Kyrex 0 Posted May 23, 2002 I bought the euro version of OFP when it first came out. After several months of being too busy to play, I just re-installed it a few days ago. Overall, multplayers (especially with the new MP test) works just fine. But a few times, I have joined servers and then I start seeing the "original games do not fade" message, and shortly after that, I lose the session. Is it possible that someone has generated a cd key - my cd key ... and I am joining a server where that person is playing? It is starting to get annoying...and I don't want people thinking I pirated the game. I have the manual and the DVD-style case if you need me to prove I own it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted May 23, 2002 Did you install any no-CD patch or are you running any trainer program (even if it only works for SP missions)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Frag 0 Posted May 23, 2002 The message could also appear if you get disconnect from a server, and a ghost player remains in the game. When you reconnect, the server is going to see a duplicate ID. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyrex 0 Posted May 23, 2002 Nope, nope and nope. The only 'unofficial' thing installed is the user-created maps most servers run. And the message appears the first time I join a server. I have also used the OFP Check program before installing updates, and checked the logs of the updates. All seems fine. =/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo 31 Posted May 23, 2002 Ok long shot this I admit but...... Have you installed in the exact same location as previously? Using the same cd-key over a LAN results in fade kicking in even though both are using a retail CD. What happens if in the same registry there are two different installations of Opf both with the same CD-Key? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyrex 0 Posted May 23, 2002 I dunno, but that's not the case here, because currently I'm the only workstation on my network and I recently reformatted. ;) This is the first time flashpoint has been installed in the current system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted May 23, 2002 Did you follow the suggestions in The FAQ item I mentioned? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Frag 0 Posted May 23, 2002 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (placebo @ May 23 2002,04:26)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Ok long shot this I admit but...... Have you installed in the exact same location as previously? Using the same cd-key over a LAN results in fade kicking in even though both are using a retail CD. What happens if in the same registry there are two different installations of Opf both with the same CD-Key?<span id='postcolor'> You can have only one set of registry keys for OFP. It will point to the most recent location that OFP has been installed to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ALDEGA 0 Posted May 23, 2002 I think he meant that, when you install the game on two pc's on a LAN with the same disc and installation key, then it would give the fade warning when you try to play with those two pc's on a lan game. Eventhough you may have two original cdroms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haXor 0 Posted May 23, 2002 Dood ... You Pirated the farkin CD ... dont even waste these nice people's time. Even the fact that you mentioned it shows guilt...... Ok .. YES I WANT TO SEE YOUR JEWEL CASE AND MANUAL ALL THAT ... matter of fact .... Ill bet you dont have any of it for the UK release. Tell me then ... What Is the Product Code on the physical CD ? Example: M0PFCDUS00 (This is the product # on the US CD) And the UK Product# is what ? ---------------------------<Please Reply Here .... We will Check with BIS and make sure the Product Code is verified. Dood get a life and buy the game .. quit buggin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo 31 Posted May 24, 2002 haXor I've been moderating these forums a long, long time, generally I get an inkling if someone is trying to fool us or not, I don't think that's the case with Kyrex, I could be wrong, it's been known to happen, but for now I think I'll reserve judgment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LBGS_Stewart 0 Posted May 24, 2002 i get that message some times when i play MP. dont know why it odnt happen often just like i say maybe 1 out of 50 or so. why it happens is i have no clue id ont worry about it sence i never experenced fade on my game when playing mp and i never get it when playing SP so i generly dont worry about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kojak_2002 0 Posted June 1, 2002 You mean to say that, in order to play OFP on a LAN, you need a copy per PC? Why is that? Why can't I just use one copy in my house? My LAN back home has 3 PCs so I'd need to spend 70 quid? Hmm... no thanks!! Christ, I never had these problems with Quake 3 or Sudden Strike etc etc. I was getting the self-same "Original Games do not fade" message too, but I didn't *notice* any degradation in the gameplay. Oh yeah before any smart arses kick up, the number next to bar code on my OFP CD case is POPFCDUK03. L8r Kojak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
