just got ut2k3...what the hell?

[Haircut]

All games should come in DVD style packaging. They stack up alongside my DVDs much neater that way.

 

[AU Tiger]

Originally posted by: dabuddha
i know what you mean
not to get off topic D) but im having a strange problem with my copy
i try installing it and it gets bout 30 seconds into the first disc when it gives me a read error and tells me to check the disc to make sure its clean
i did that and even copied the whole cd onto the hard drive to see if the disc was readable and i was able to but it still won't install
any ideas before i return the game?

Could could always try making a backup of the cd and see if it works better. I would just return it if it is convenient for you to do.

 

[dabuddha]

Originally posted by: AU Tiger

Originally posted by: dabuddha
i know what you mean
not to get off topic D) but im having a strange problem with my copy
i try installing it and it gets bout 30 seconds into the first disc when it gives me a read error and tells me to check the disc to make sure its clean
i did that and even copied the whole cd onto the hard drive to see if the disc was readable and i was able to but it still won't install
any ideas before i return the game?

Could could always try making a backup of the cd and see if it works better. I would just return it if it is convenient for you to do.

i might end up doing that... i'd rather wait till a patch comes out at least before buying it. at least i can get NOLF 2 for now

 

[Vic]

Originally posted by: Ameesh

Originally posted by: Shiva112
yup paper sleeves...thats bs...I bought a game not a motherboard.

it must be microsofts fault, somehow they did it.

It is, it is! My copy of WinXP Pro (OEM) came in a paper sleeve, I was pissed. My old copy of Win95B came in a jewel case, Win98 and 2k in a cardboard sleeve, and now paper! :|

No, seriously, paper sleeves suck. Jewel cases cost pennies and give the customer value. This is just another bad move by the software companies, kind of like pdf manuals...

 

[PG]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Another smooth move by Epic/DE/Atari with the paper sleeves and copy protection. If you read Penny Arcade, you'll notice that Tycho hasn't shut the hell up about UT2k3 crashing on him due to that constantly. Being unable to install it just smokes the floppy one though. It should install if copied to the HD - use CloneCD to read the subchannel data, then mount it using Daemon Tools and install. Enjoy.

- M4H

Copy protection? A friend of mine downloaded the full game..all 3 Cd's... and also has a key gen. Works perfect for him.

 

[NogginBoink]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
i just rip the cd key off of the sleeves and put them into my case logic thing along with the discs.

I take a magic marker and write the CD key on the CD.

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: PG

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Another smooth move by Epic/DE/Atari with the paper sleeves and copy protection. If you read Penny Arcade, you'll notice that Tycho hasn't shut the hell up about UT2k3 crashing on him due to that constantly. Being unable to install it just smokes the floppy one though. It should install if copied to the HD - use CloneCD to read the subchannel data, then mount it using Daemon Tools and install. Enjoy.

- M4H

Copy protection? A friend of mine downloaded the full game..all 3 Cd's... and also has a key gen. Works perfect for him.

Bet he can't play online tho. Keygen won't help you with that.

 

[dabuddha]

Originally posted by: Fausto1

Originally posted by: PG

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Another smooth move by Epic/DE/Atari with the paper sleeves and copy protection. If you read Penny Arcade, you'll notice that Tycho hasn't shut the hell up about UT2k3 crashing on him due to that constantly. Being unable to install it just smokes the floppy one though. It should install if copied to the HD - use CloneCD to read the subchannel data, then mount it using Daemon Tools and install. Enjoy.

- M4H

Copy protection? A friend of mine downloaded the full game..all 3 Cd's... and also has a key gen. Works perfect for him.

Bet he can't play online tho. Keygen won't help you with that.

its because of morons like your friend that companies use this copy protection crap in the first place

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: Haircut
All games should come in DVD style packaging. They stack up alongside my DVDs much neater that way.

I disagree. Every new DVD seems to come with a new retention mechanism, some of them are down right scary. My T2 DVD is just about wrecked because of the goofy way it's mounted. I want DVD's in CD jewel cases!

 

[ViRGE]

Just to explain the paper sleeves, this is most likely because of the smaller packaging. With the industry moving to the smaller box, jewel cases take up a lot of excess space in said smaller boxes.

 

[Gonad the Barbarian]

Paper sleaves and an orange and white manual, boo!

 

[thawolfman]

They could've atleast used some sort of 3-CD jewel case.

 

[Phuz]

yup paper sleeves...thats bs...I bought a game not a motherboard.

/whine...

Besides, paper sleeves will allow your CD to flex/bend... jewl cases... CD's SNAP right inside the case.

I have to carry lots of CDs around, and I'd rather have sleeves bouncing around in a book bag...

 

[NuclearFusi0n]

Originally posted by: Fausto1

Originally posted by: PG

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Another smooth move by Epic/DE/Atari with the paper sleeves and copy protection. If you read Penny Arcade, you'll notice that Tycho hasn't shut the hell up about UT2k3 crashing on him due to that constantly. Being unable to install it just smokes the floppy one though. It should install if copied to the HD - use CloneCD to read the subchannel data, then mount it using Daemon Tools and install. Enjoy.

- M4H

Copy protection? A friend of mine downloaded the full game..all 3 Cd's... and also has a key gen. Works perfect for him.

Bet he can't play online tho. Keygen won't help you with that.

it does work
the ingame server browser doesn't work, but if you use gamespy or if you know the IP of the server you want to play on, it works fine

 

[Stallion]

Anyone know what drivers are incorperated with the game? Mine said my drivers were out dated and it would load the latest set. I have the 29.xx drivers. What version comes with the game?

 

[ViRGE]

30.82

 

[Stallion]

Thanks ViRGE , are they any better then the 29.xx ?

 

[dfi]

All software should be packaged in vanilla envelopes. This will cut down on the costs of packaging, and therefore the cost of the software to the consumer. Also, envelopes take up less shelf space, while the face of the envelope can still be used to market the product (and is bigger than typical software boxes, and therefore draws more attention).

So I was actually joking when I thought of this, but after thinking about it some more, it is a good idea!

dfi

 

[Ultima]

They didn't even update the graphics.. looks like UT and Unreal to me. Better textures, a few more polygons.. but even Quake 3 looked better in some ways. At least the gameplay is there.

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: Ultima
They didn't even update the graphics.. looks like UT and Unreal to me. Better textures, a few more polygons.. but even Quake 3 looked better in some ways. At least the gameplay is there.

Have you looked at Q3 lately?

That engine is seriously dated, & it shows.

Viper GTS

 

[sandorski]

Well, I got UT2k3 today and, no paper sleeves. Mine came in a DVD style case. Maybe it's because I live in Canada, or more likely, it depends on which place you buy it from.