i`ve never had any problems with TA crashing till i started using 3rd party
units. its in the add on units, not the orignal game
"Keiron" <rtr_atpl@tpg.com.au> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 20 Jun 2002 19:04:55 +0100, "Ben Griffiths"
> <bengriffiths@excite.com> wrote:
>
> >I've never managed to get Core Contingency working proply it keeps
craching
> >during the loading of missions. I've read somwhere that this is to do
with
> >cavedog selling dodgy cd's. Does anyone know of any solutions to this
> >problem.
>
> I've never heard that explanation Ben. I've been playing TA since the
> day it released. The only OTA+CC induced crashes you might be
> experiencing that I'm aware of are:
>
> (i) closing of (dropped connect) of the modem to modem link after
> completion of each game. That was a design bug never addressed, and
> occurs to this day with a modem connect even with the latest patch.
>
> (ii) AMD K6 or early K6-2 class processor without the TA AMD patch
> installed can cause issues.
>
> (iii) unpatched, or mismatching TA executable/s due to CC add-on
> install to an incorrect DIR sub-path, or an improper patch install
> sequence.
> (iv) and of course, if you're attempting to play online modem to modem
> or via TCP with mismatched versions, the game will crash upon
> attempting to load.
>
> Check for any of the above conditions.
>
> I have TA, CC, & BT. Correctly installed with the final standalone
> (non-Boneyards) version 3.1c patch, the game is stable, although still
> not entirely unit bug free. In addition to the original, add-ons and
> final patch, to play OTA in its final form, you need to download and
> install the final six units released not included in either any of the
> game discs or final patch. ie: Fark, Flea, Scarab, Hedgehog,
> Immolator, Necro. There are also a few Cavedog maps which were not
> included. The singular substitution that I would suggest for OTA+
> add-ons patched to v3.1c without playing a mod such as Uberhack per
> se, is to replace the original Necro with Switek's fixed Necro.
>
> Beware and keep a log of installing and uninstalling of individual
> third party units, as there is potential for unit ID conflict which
> can cause game crashes. Not everyone takes the same care with unit
> design.
>
> Most of the well known complete third party mod packs are stable. Of
> course the caveat applies for you and your opponent to ensure you are
> both running versions patched and modded to the same level if you wish
> stable problem free games.
>
> I heartily endorse Uberhack as one of the best and most balanced mods
> available out there. There are other beauties as well, but you can
> discover those from the link below for yourself.
>
> >Also - i've heard that people have been making upgrades and new units
(e.g.
> >a Star Wars one) Does anyone know where I can find anything like this
from.
>
>
http://www.planetannihilation.com will take you everywhere TA you want
> to go.
>
> cheers
>
> - Keiron
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