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I second this. The thing is, the films, of necessity, proceed at such a quick pace through the stories that they can set up false expectations about the books that end up leading to a bit of frustration when reading them - the pace in the books is, to use a bit of understatement, slower than the films (not a negative, quite the contrary). I'm betting on some dealings with the Necromancer. edit: I finished The Children of Hurin a week ago. I think I would prefer a vision of Middle Earth different from Peter Jackson's et al. if it were to be filmed.

Thanks, man - very much appreciated! Yes, I am on a 'visuals' improvement kick, so thank you for the FFUR file (and, I didn't know there were several versions of the WGL texture replacements - yes, I'm interested, I'll talk to you about them later). Checking it out now. edit: I'm finding I'm preferring the Resistance vegetation on Everon and Kolgujev (w/ Mr. Burns' textures, from WGL?), standard Nogova, and Malden2048 w/ Bergoff's NP4. The Resistance shrubs and trees have a better color (palette?) match w/ the ground textures, I think.

Hi, Zulu, Yes, the ones in blue and then the following, too: Thanks for the full list - it helps fill out the picture/history.

Hi, folks, I was looking through the archive of Berghoff's Nature page and ended up with a few questions: 1. Does anyone have the latest copy of the Nogovan Nature Replacement Pack (High Quality version)? 2. Regarding the Nature Pack 2, does anyone have the High Quality Patch (v1.00b)? Does anyone know whether or not the versions of BRG_n2.pbo available in either ofpr.info or MrBurns' AEC Islands have the patch already applied (the file sizes are different)? Thanks, Anguis

It's just a mod folder, it should, no problem.

Looking like it'll be a TacOps night, ~ 10 p.m. CST. Getting the kids to bed. . . Well, folks, nix that. Take a look at the CiA thread (b/c I'm a screw up. . .).

Ok, for those interested, the CiA FDF server is up. I'll have more info for downloading the addons, for those who want to get them (I'm in the process of uploading them to the same location as the TacOps WGL files). The process for acquiring the PW remains the same (see the CiA site; if I don't know you, you won't get it from me). edit: Alright, here's @cia.zip: http://www.gamefront.com/files/21095104/%40cia.zip Here's finmod.zip, which contains a fully patched FDF mod and the additional needed files: http://www.multiupload.com/3E7G4V7L8N edit 2: This might not work - I'm getting stuck in "Wait for server" Limbo. I'm able to log in as an admin and select missions, but it sticks at "Wait for server". Given the above, if you don't see me in the CiA server, I'll be in the TacOps one. FDF might have to wait for another day. . . edit 3: CiA FDF server is up and running, full bore! See you there! (I messed up, but was able to fix it, w/ a little help from Mr. Zulu!)

Actually, I'm looking to get the CiA FDF server going - go to the CiA thread for more info.

I might get something going tomorrow night. Those interested, keep your eyes open.

Ah, well - I read up on this stuff a bit further. It appears that a check along the lines that I'd like to require is not in the cards. Thanks, guys.

Thanks, Pulverizer. I've commented it out - I only mean the check for game nights. So, what is the function that checks file compliance w/ the server? And, is there a way just to check file compliance and not folder structure (I don't care where folks have the addons). Thanks!

I'd like to play, but I'm still sick, so I'll be holding off (f-ing chest congestion doesn't want to give it up. . .). The server will be up, though. I'll let viking and TCMI Snake know. Have fun, y'all! If the server goes down, give the backup a try. Edit: I've added the checkfile line to the server config. I can't get it to kick me, but I saw a note about it when someone else tried to join and then they disconnected (their mod line pretty much had everything but @wgltacops). I'm not sure if it was b/c of the check, though. Give it a try and let me know how it works for you (both with and without the correct addons). If there's any trouble, let me know. Thanks!

Very interesting - thanks for posting.

WSJ article about this movie: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904787404576528293606172306.html

Hi, folks - just got back from the ass-whip that is Christmas shopping, and I'm still sick. Sorry for not changing the config. I hope you all have a good time. I'll be on to play another time.

Hi, guys - I'm under the weather, so tonight's out for me. I'll try to make it tomorrow night. Those interested, make sure you have all the addons. If I get things set up correctly, there will be a file check.

Hi, guys, I'm getting a message about OFP not being able to open "msger╟╧t040.pbo" in the ww2 addons folder. Anyone know what this file is? I had to rename it to be able to get on the server, but I'm worried that it's a corrupted file. No other files seem to cause a problem. Thanks for the help! Anguis

New IP Address: 76.17.154.205 (for both the OFP and TS2 servers) As happens when the server's powered down for a few days, the IP address has changed. <offtopic> And, yes, though this is the CWA/OFP forum, I'm happy to plug Arma2 (for BI) and CiA. If you have the gear to do it, check them both out! If anyone's interested in an OFP FDF night (via CiA), I'm sure it can be arranged (maybe instead of a TacOps WGL Night, sometime. . .). </offtopic>

I'm back from the holiday and I see that the wheels are off the bus in Australia. :) And, Variable, I was able to try Arma2Free on a computer that was able to max it out - wow! It'll be nice to join you all for the Co-op Nights, again, one of these days. Duty calls, so I'll do what I can!

Hells yeah! Interested!

Hi, folks, As I mentioned earlier, the server will be down from 11/22 to 11/27. Happy Thanksgiving! Anguis

Hi, Revan, I replied to your PM @ the CiA site - looks like you're way ahead of me. Sounds good! Let me know that you're able to get on the server. Briefly, we get together for gaming irregularly, now (could change), but I'm happy to let others organize their own gaming nights on the server. If you want, just announce here that you'd like to play (and when) - you might get some folks to join you. I'll see the note; whether or not I can play, I'll have the server up for you (unless I'm out of town, which will happen from 11/22-11-27, btw - server will be down). As it is, I might be up for some playing, tonight. Depending on where you are, that might work out nicely. Edit: Regarding how we go about things while playing, the CiA Arma2 videos should give you an idea.

Any chance there's some process for some other program going on in the background that screws up OFP? Maybe something like an AV scan?

How the hell did I end up in this helicopter with you guys??!! Marto dropping a bat on Viking's head: Limbo

Lots of deads: Nice shot! ---------- Post added at 12:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:23 PM ---------- Death on the way. . .