WinSPMBT version 7.0 Upgrade patch

[Rich]

Originally Posted by DRG

The original mod I produced went out two years ago. Last year just before that patch went out I said

That "reorganization of the game screens" didn't happen. We had seriously considered getting rid of 640x480 res and going with 800x600 screens and one reason that didn't happen is both Andy and I noticed a real change in text clarity with the new backgrounds that just started off as a casual experiment that we developed further when we noticed now much clearer the text looked now

The temp mod I produced still works but there aren't a lot of people who have used it and to be quite frank I thought the whole issue had faded away. Have you tried the mod with the new screens ?

Don

Ok, I just tried it and it does look better especially the unit ids (5) which I could hardly make out before. The text runs over once in a great while but no big deal. Yeah, I think this will be just fine. Thank you.

[DRG]

Originally Posted by Rich

Ok, I just tried it and it does look better especially the unit ids (5) which I could hardly make out before. The text runs over once in a great while but no big deal. Yeah, I think this will be just fine. Thank you.

Specifically..... which MOD are you referring to ? As I recall I did one, then another more specialized one.

I used to have a version of the game set up with the text mod but I cleaned up the HD and got rid of it after the new screens went in

Don

[Rich]

Really, I don't remember and I doubt if there's a way to tell without downloading them and comparing. Last year I put them in a folder and saved them. There are two files. I think, and this is going by memory, I took one you did and not only kept it for that file but also changed the name for another font file. If it's important to you I'll test it tomorrow.

[DRG]

Originally Posted by Rich

Really, I don't remember and I doubt if there's a way to tell without downloading them and comparing. Last year I put them in a folder and saved them. There are two files. I think, and this is going by memory, I took one you did and not only kept it for that file but also changed the name for another font file. If it's important to you I'll test it tomorrow.

That's OK. It's probably the third version of font4, that's the one that fits the best.

Don

[FASTBOAT TOUGH]

Well I know I'm about to have a couple of moments here but obviously my is winning this battle of the patch download. So go ahead and have a or two heck just enjoy yourselves and let it all out while someone, anyone it into me and gets me going down the "right path" since after a full day of this all I'm doing is : and feeling like I want to .

A) Running XP SP3 so this should be easier for me then for a Win 7 or 8 user. I get that. Have CD v1 games for both originally. WinSPMBT is-has been running w/Ver 6.0. WinSPWW2 is running with Ver. 1 (Had to reload it a couple of years ago and have not re-patched it.) both run with NO ISSUES.

1. Download from the site.
2. Have done both opened and saved the file.
3. Have extracted the files.
4. Run it.
5. Installed it to the "default path" shown C:\SHRAPNELGAMES\THE CAMO WORKSHOP\WinSPMBT.
6. Files are installing/installed successfully. However I noticed it didn't extract any old files for either game. Is that an issue?
7. Checked game(s) and Patch 7.0 is not on WinSPMBT and likewise for WinSPWW2 in regards to the Consolidation Patch. I did find the Consolidation Patch for WinSPWW2 in my program file listed separately once using the ADD/REMOVE function otherwise I don't have a clue where they're going when it says the installation is complete.
8. Cleared the "slate" of the 7.0/Consolidation patches.
9. Haven't had an issue in the past, obviously since I'm feeling I need to do this. I'm sure I missed something basic just not sure what .

And you wonder why I only deal with equipment here, look no further!?! I really need to get some sleep. Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Pat

[Mobhack]

Originally Posted by FASTBOAT TOUGH

Well I know I'm about to have a couple of moments here but obviously my is winning this battle of the patch download. So go ahead and have a or two heck just enjoy yourselves and let it all out while someone, anyone it into me and gets me going down the "right path" since after a full day of this all I'm doing is : and feeling like I want to .

A) Running XP SP3 so this should be easier for me then for a Win 7 or 8 user. I get that. Have CD v1 games for both originally. WinSPMBT is-has been running w/Ver 6.0. WinSPWW2 is running with Ver. 1 (Had to reload it a couple of years ago and have not re-patched it.) both run with NO ISSUES.

1. Download from the site.
2. Have done both opened and saved the file.
3. Have extracted the files.
4. Run it.
5. Installed it to the "default path" shown C:\SHRAPNELGAMES\THE CAMO WORKSHOP\WinSPMBT.
6. Files are installing/installed successfully. However I noticed it didn't extract any old files for either game. Is that an issue?
7. Checked game(s) and Patch 7.0 is not on WinSPMBT and likewise for WinSPWW2 in regards to the Consolidation Patch. I did find the Consolidation Patch for WinSPWW2 in my program file listed separately once using the ADD/REMOVE function otherwise I don't have a clue where they're going when it says the installation is complete.
8. Cleared the "slate" of the 7.0/Consolidation patches.
9. Haven't had an issue in the past, obviously since I'm feeling I need to do this. I'm sure I missed something basic just not sure what .

And you wonder why I only deal with equipment here, look no further!?! I really need to get some sleep. Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Pat

Hmm - It sounds to me that you installed the patch to the newly recommended path. But your original game is still in the old place.

Therefore naturally you wont have any of the old original files, as you did not install (or simply move) the game itself to the new folder. The patch goes on top of an existing game image, remember!.

Since you are on XP - simply point the patch installer to where your original game resides and install it there. You don't have to install outside program files since you have XP, the last sane Microshaft operating system.

Andy

[DRG]

Originally Posted by FASTBOAT TOUGH

Well I know I'm about to have a couple of :doh: moments here but obviously my :pc: is winning this battle of the patch download. So go ahead and have a :laugh: or two heck just enjoy yourselves and let it all out :lol while someone, anyone :hammer: it into me and gets me going down the "right path" since after a full day of this :censor: all I'm doing is :banghead: and feeling like I want to :yield:.

A) Running XP SP3 so this should be easier for me then for a Win 7 or 8 user. I get that. Have CD v1 games for both originally. WinSPMBT is-has been running w/Ver 6.0. WinSPWW2 is running with Ver. 1 (Had to reload it a couple of years ago and have not re-patched it.) both run with NO ISSUES.

1. Download from the site.
2. Have done both opened and saved the file.
3. Have extracted the files.
4. Run it.
5. Installed it to the "default path" shown C:\SHRAPNELGAMES\THE CAMO WORKSHOP\WinSPMBT.
6. Files are installing/installed successfully. However I noticed it didn't extract any old files for either game. Is that an issue?
7. Checked game(s) and Patch 7.0 is not on WinSPMBT and likewise for WinSPWW2 in regards to the Consolidation Patch. I did find the Consolidation Patch for WinSPWW2 in my program file listed separately once using the ADD/REMOVE function otherwise I don't have a clue where they're going when it says the installation is complete.
8. Cleared the "slate" of the 7.0/Consolidation patches.
9. Haven't had an issue in the past, obviously since I'm feeling I need to do this. I'm sure I missed something basic just not sure what :o.

And you wonder why I only deal with equipment here, look no further!?! I really need to get some sleep. Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Pat

Pat

Let's start at the very beginning and deal with one question at a time.....what is the exact path you have both games installed in ?

( and PLEASE dial back a bit on the "smilies" )


Don

[Dion]

Never say "never"!

[DRG]

I really ( really ) don't want to drag this out any more than it has..... but you said

"go to the third entry formations,"

It would have made actual sense if you had written

go to the third entry, "formations"


"lets eat grandma"
and
"Lets eat, grandma"

mean two different things--- Punctuation is important.

after that you mixed units with formation and it was just a mess and it's been a long day. I understand your intent was to provide players with the information on how to free up those units so they could be bought individually but I built the formation the way I did to prevent that.

Now...... if you can provide info that shows those parts are freqently used by themselves I could be convinced to change that for next year but those sub-formations are specialize for use by the Coy--especially 896 and 897

Don

[Kenny]

Originally Posted by DRG

I really ( really ) don't want to drag this out any more than it has..... but you said

"go to the third entry formations,"

It would have made actual sense if you had written

go to the third entry, "formations"


"lets eat grandma"
and
"Lets eat, grandma"

mean two different things--- Punctuation is important.

after that you mixed units with formation and it was just a mess and it's been a long day. I understand your intent was to provide players with the information on how to free up those units so they could be bought individually but I built the formation the way I did to prevent that.

Now...... if you can provide info that shows those parts are freqently used by themselves I could be convinced to change that for next year but those sub-formations are specialize for use by the Coy--especially 896 and 897

Don

Let's don't drag this out and take the thread any further off-topic pertaining to the release of these fine new OOB's. I intend to provide nothing else in the way of info. My original post wasn't intended as a critique,nor the follow up post,so please don't misunderstand me. Please do let this subject drop.

I believe you made your point to me understood the first time-your game,your forum. I was out of place for giving advice,and then was in error as to how I descibed that advice. I got the message in the last post and still get it in this one. I've already apologized and thanked you for my edification. Nothing has changed AFAIC. Seem fair enough?

I still thank you for this upgrade.