B6-Original vershion

[SlipBall]

Hi Blacksix, could you see if a download link could be provided for the original release vs. of the game. No matter how much I try Steam interferes with me attempting to have that vs. for play. :)

[BlackSix]

Hi Blacksix, could you see if a download link could be provided for the original release vs. of the game. No matter how much I try Steam interferes with me attempting to have that vs. for play. :)

I can't understand your question. Do you want the original 1.0 version? It's impossible, Steam don't let you such possibility.

[jibo]

hello B6 how things are goin' ? ( you just have to say "well") :)

[il_corleone]

Blacksix i think that is not impossible, only if you have the CD, i have the collectors edition so, if i install the game and turn off the automatic updates, i caan play the original 1.0 righ? but the activacion process and etc? Salute!

[SlipBall]

I can't understand your question. Do you want the original 1.0 version? It's impossible, Steam don't let you such possibility.


I thought if made available like the beta patch v.1.08.18956 or the others, it could then be unzipped in proper folder. I can do that now with other vs but not the 1.0 v

[Continu0]

buy the CD, this will alow you to install 1.0. I don´t think there is another way. The purpose of Steam is, that all players use the actual Version, so it doesn´t make sense to provide earlier versions...

[ATAG_Dutch]

Guys, I have the CD from the collector's edition. All the disc does is install steam, and then the game downloads via steam. So even with the disc, you'll still receive the last official retail release, i.e. v1.05.

But Slipball, what reason do you have for wanting the initial release?

[Dano]

Guys, I have the CD from the collector's edition. All the disc does is install steam, and then the game downloads via steam. So even with the disc, you'll still receive the last official retail release, i.e. v1.05.

But Slipball, what reason do you have for wanting the initial release?

Mine installs from the disc and then updates via steam.

[ATAG_Dutch]

Mine installs from the disc and then updates via steam.

Really? Ok, I stand corrected. I haven't installed since March 2011, so you could be right. I'd swear that's how it happened back then though.....

[Continu0]

Mine installs from the disc and then updates via steam.

same here. It should be possible with every CD, but i have no idea how to change the installation-way (cd or steam-download).

[JG52Uther]

Apparently you do this, no idea if it works with CoD though:
Installing from Disc instead of Steam

Question
I try to install my retail game from the included disc(s), but the game begins downloading through Steam instead. What can be done?

Answer
Mac Users:
If you are using a Mac, you will not be able to install from the disc. Please double-click on the game in your Library list to begin downloading and installing the software.

Using Steam launch options to install retail games from disc


Log in to Steam and click on Library.

Right-click on the game, select Delete local content, and confirm.
Insert the first disc into your computer.
Close Steam (Steam > Exit).
Press Windows Key + R to open Run
In the Run window type: "C:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe" -install E:


Replace E: with the CD/DVD drive you are installing from if is not correct. Replace C:\Program Files\Steam if your Steam installation is not in the default location. Press OK. Steam will launch and ask you to sign in if you do not have your password saved. Your installation should continue from the disc.

Blackdog posted this a while back:
Steam always brings the version up to the latest official patch in one go.

So, if you download from Steam you'll have 1.05.something.

If you install from the disk and disable Steam updates you'll have 1.0.something, which you cannot upgrade incrementally: turning on updates will bring you up to 1.05.something, as if you were downloading from Steam.

The only way to have the ability to go back to a specific version is to keep backups of each one. Steam does have such a feature. Before applying any update you can backup your current version. I had all versions backed up on my HD, from EU release to the latest one, but disk space was running low and i deleted them.

[SlipBall]

Guys, I have the CD from the collector's edition. All the disc does is install steam, and then the game downloads via steam. So even with the disc, you'll still receive the last official retail release, i.e. v1.05.

But Slipball, what reason do you have for wanting the initial release?


Hi Dutch...I just wanted to try it again in its original form because I liked some of the visuals. However my memories do fade, so I could really be off track with this.

Apparently you do this, no idea if it works with CoD though:
Installing from Disc instead of Steam

Question
I try to install my retail game from the included disc(s), but the game begins downloading through Steam instead. What can be done?

Answer
Mac Users:
If you are using a Mac, you will not be able to install from the disc. Please double-click on the game in your Library list to begin downloading and installing the software.

Using Steam launch options to install retail games from disc


Log in to Steam and click on Library.

Right-click on the game, select Delete local content, and confirm.
Insert the first disc into your computer.
Close Steam (Steam > Exit).
Press Windows Key + R to open Run
In the Run window type: "C:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe" -install E:

Replace E: with the CD/DVD drive you are installing from if is not correct. Replace C:\Program Files\Steam if your Steam installation is not in the default location. Press OK. Steam will launch and ask you to sign in if you do not have your password saved. Your installation should continue from the disc.

Blackdog posted this a while back:


I will try this then just to see if it will work.

[Ailantd]

Hi Dutch...I just wanted to try it again in its original form because I liked some of the visuals. However my memories do fade, so I could really be off track with this.

You are tempting me to do the same XD

[wannabetheace]

I've backed up the original 1.0 v in my computer. if I want I can overwrite on the current folder and good to go with no steam update but not tried it yet :)

[JG52Uther]

How does it play? Its been so long I can't really remember what it looked like!

[il_corleone]

i have one question guys, there was an activation whit keys software, we will have it now to play it? or will be removed?

EDIT:Starting installation whit the disk i will post img and tutorial later... lets see what happens!

[JG52Uther]

Anyone going the Version 1 route, make sure you back up your settings somewhere, just in case it does something screwey!

[il_corleone]

ok just instaled from disk, and disabled automatic updates, but the game updates to the 1.05 automaticatly, when you press play it says X mins to play the game, and starts to download the 1.05, i just put the 1.08 patch, and i dont know if i am i or something, but its more smoother lol :confused:

[Jaws2002]

I tried many ways to do this for the same reasons you mentioned. Much more natural lighting, better visuals.
I even contacted steam about it. It won't work. Steam won't let you play until you download the update.:mad:

I managed to restore one of the old backups I had. I keep playing with it from time to time. It's a pain to go back and forth between versions all the time, but with the Steam folder and the backup, being on SSDs it works pretty fast.

This are some shots taken with that instal (most likely messed up by the upload messy conversion):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Jaws_18/shot_20120418_182437.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Jaws_18/FSX/shot_20120902_193341.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Jaws_18/FSX/shot_20120418_182520.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Jaws_18/FSX/shot_20120109_134655.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Jaws_18/FSX/shot_20120109_134429.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Jaws_18/FSX/shot_20120109_131205.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Jaws_18/FSX/shot_20120108_032247.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Jaws_18/FSX/shot_20120107_012530.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Jaws_18/FSX/shot_20120106_153611.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Jaws_18/FSX/shot_20120106_153605.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Jaws_18/FSX/shot_20120106_143505.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Jaws_18/FSX/shot_20120106_142054.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Jaws_18/FSX/shot_20120106_141350.jpg

[JG52Uther]

It sure looked nice then.

[SlipBall]

Thanks Jaw's, so it wasn't just a mixed up memory stored in my head:-P, they look great!.. I think it would be a very nice gesture if 1c would release the 1.0 v to us to enjoy if one wants. They need only call it a beta v., no need to advertise just provide a dl link, and then Steam would not be a problem for us. Not everybody complained back then, especially a off-line user like myself liked its beauty...so B6 you can arrange this?:grin:

[il_corleone]

i have an idea, if we install it whit steam Offline and the disk? it wont search updates if its offline and i think can work... just hope, tomorrow i will try it!

[SlipBall]

i have an idea, if we install it whit steam Offline and the disk? it wont search updates if its offline and i think can work... just hope, tomorrow i will try it!


good idea! I will wait with hope,

[Jaws2002]

i have an idea, if we install it whit steam Offline and the disk? it wont search updates if its offline and i think can work... just hope, tomorrow i will try it!

It won't work. As any steam game, you can play it in off line mode, can install it off the disc, but have to go online to activate it. That's when steam will start to update to the latest official version. It will not let you play it until it's up tp date.:(

[Jaws2002]

And of course, the mandatory screenshots.

I just snapped this ones.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Jaws_18/FSX/shot_20120910_143915.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Jaws_18/FSX/shot_20120910_143931.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Jaws_18/FSX/shot_20120910_143951.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Jaws_18/FSX/shot_20120910_144044.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Jaws_18/FSX/shot_20120910_144038.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Jaws_18/FSX/shot_20120910_144105.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Jaws_18/FSX/shot_20120910_144934.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Jaws_18/FSX/shot_20120910_145440.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Jaws_18/FSX/shot_20120910_145506.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Jaws_18/FSX/shot_20120910_145513.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Jaws_18/FSX/shot_20120910_145520.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Jaws_18/FSX/shot_20120910_145542.jpg

[JG52Uther]

Thanks for the torture Jaws ( I think )

[Mysticpuma]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/%3CFA%3EJaws/FSX/shot_20120106_153605.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/%3CFA%3EJaws/FSX/shot_20120910_143915.jpg

Just look at the lighting on the ground!


WOW....they sure....*^*%% it up now!

[addman]

WOW! That game looks absolutely gorgeous! What is the title and when is it scheduled for release?:-P

[Mysticpuma]

WOW! That game looks absolutely gorgeous! What is the title and when is it scheduled for release?:-P

Lol...:rolleyes:

[SlipBall]

So what do you guys think, is the request to much to ask? Seems to me it would be easy and no big deal for 1c.

[il_corleone]

im going to try mi idea, leets see, if dont work i will not lose anything so... lets see !

[Jaws2002]

So what do you guys think, is the request to much to ask? Seems to me it would be easy and no big deal for 1c.

It's a great idea. Everyone would have a chance to see what this game was suposed to look like.

In a perfect world, I'd want them to bring backthe original advanced lighting engine in the official version. :(

[il_corleone]

ok i just , instaled it whitout internet, well, ok, but when i tried to star it, says, this game is not prepared to play in disconected Mode, so, the last hope we have is to have some backup files and overwrite our games and put off the auto-update option, i think Salute!

[Jaws2002]

ok i just , instaled it whitout internet, well, ok, but when i tried to star it, says, this game is not prepared to play in disconected Mode, so, the last hope we have is to have some backup files and overwrite our games and put off the auto-update option, i think Salute!

I had the exact results.

[il_corleone]

ok, leets see, i can extract some files from the original to replace them in the game, but the problem is, what files i need to replace?...

EDIT, i cant, but some will? there are .sim .sis and .sid Files

[SlipBall]

ok, leets see, i can extract some files from the original to replace them in the game, but the problem is, what files i need to replace?...

EDIT, i cant, but some will? there are .sim .sis and .sid Files

No that won't do it...lets see if B6 can help, but odds are small. Steam policy needs amending for off-line play:grin:

[BlackSix]

No that won't do it...lets see if B6 can help, but odds are small. Steam policy needs amending for off-line play:grin:

We can't help. Forget about this idea, it won't work.

[SlipBall]

We can't help. Forget about this idea, it won't work.


OK, and thank you for your time B6

[il_corleone]

Thanks B6! and dont think , what the hell are doing this guys, going back to the release?, just think thath the game is so gorgeus an beatufil thath we dont care, only to see thath beautifull graphics!, i know we will see it again, in the future, and i cant wait! :-P

[Jaws2002]

We can't help. Forget about this idea, it won't work.

What are the chances of bringing back those colors and lighting to the curent game?

[Codex]

I for one would love the original colours back...

B6 ... I think it's time for a poll ;)

[335th_GRAthos]

You have weak memory guys, you forget that version 1.0 was a slideshow...especialy when you came across the twin engined bombers...

~S~

[Ailantd]

What are the chances of bringing back those colors and lighting to the curent game?

If they do that ( wich I would like ), then all the "I like hollywood colors because hollywood colors are more real" people will come again to ask for removal that "over saturated" colors and so on... It´s sad... but it´s true. Lot of people thinks nature has a sepia/green/grey/yellow/b&w/noisy/thunder filter effect over it all the time, or that human eyes capture images as cameras do. To much films/games, very little country.

[SlipBall]

Looks like Jaws is very lucky to have saved 1.0 back up...