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Offline gene

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invalid cd
« on: February 05, 2010, 09:41:40 AM »
Hey guys!

Why do I get the message "Invalid CD" message when I try to open up Descent 3 to play?

I just can't seem to get the things working.

Thanks ahead of time.

Cheers,
Gene.

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Re: invalid cd
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2010, 09:45:16 AM »
Try the "No-CD" patch (available at Descent3.com).

Note: If you haven't already, I'd suggest patching to v1.4 first.

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Re: invalid cd
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2010, 11:01:25 AM »
Foil,

Thanks.  I'll try it.  ::)

Gene.

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Re: invalid cd
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2010, 03:26:53 PM »
Foil!

D3 is working now.  I took your advice.  Thanks so much.

Now, if I could get the ship to move faster when I throttle up. ;D

Best.
Gene.

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Re: invalid cd
« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2010, 05:16:46 AM »
Do you know tricording? Basically, slide in two directions, (ex: up and left) while moving forward, and pulse the AB? I don't think most people use a throttle, your best using just forward and back. (not sure if you meant 'throttle up' literally)
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Re: invalid cd
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2010, 05:46:25 AM »
WillyP,

Holy smokes!  I'll try it. ;D

Thanks.
Gene.

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Re: invalid cd
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2010, 11:32:27 AM »
Do you know tricording? Basically, slide in two directions, (ex: up and left) while moving forward, and pulse the AB?


Actually, that's bi-chording.  Full tri-chording adds a third direction of thrust (e.g. forward+up+left).

Try bi-chording first until you get used to it, THEN add the third thrust (note that you'll be at an odd angle to the direction you're travelling).

Pulsing the afterburner (max boost is when the AB level is between 90-100%) just adds even more speed.  :)

« Last Edit: February 07, 2010, 11:34:22 AM by Foil »

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Re: invalid cd
« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2010, 12:52:30 PM »
Ok, maybe I worded it not the best, but that's what I meant.
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Re: invalid cd
« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2010, 12:59:28 PM »

Pulsing the afterburner (max boost is when the AB level is between 90-100%) just adds even more speed.  :)


At the expense of stealth (not a problem in single-player though)

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Re: invalid cd
« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2010, 02:19:18 PM »
I've also found that pitching the nose of the ship around at random (i.e. pulling up/down, turning left/right at random) while tri-chording is extremely helpful in CTF games if you have a flag - it makes it difficult to determine the player's actual flight direction (unless someone gets directly in line with you). I've scored quite a number of points, even when well-outnumbered, using this method.  ;D
« Last Edit: February 07, 2010, 02:22:05 PM by D2Junkie »
I, for one, hope this is much, much more than a reconnaissance mission.

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Re: invalid cd
« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2010, 10:11:03 AM »
Ok, maybe I worded it not the best, but that's what I meant.

Ah, I see now; I misunderstood.  My apologies.

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Re: invalid cd
« Reply #11 on: February 11, 2010, 01:09:16 PM »
I may have a solution. Did you download the Duel Jewel fix patch?
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Re: invalid cd
« Reply #12 on: February 12, 2010, 07:31:47 AM »
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Gene: D3 is working now.

I think he's got it working. I suggested that patch on his first "Could not initailize keyboard" problem, as well.
I, for one, hope this is much, much more than a reconnaissance mission.

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Re: invalid cd
« Reply #13 on: February 16, 2010, 08:11:11 PM »

 

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