DEFCON

seriously

hmmmm, I actually have to use CD/DVD emulation software to run my copy since my DVD ROM doesnt work. I dont have any problems at all

i got it working, thanks for the help though

Im on my way, screw the other pubs for now. I like the idea of the RPG elements, but not at the cost of having actual fun

So, after I finally got my copy of BF2 to work, I log onto some ranked "official" servers and what do i encounter? STUPIDITY ON A GRAND scale. First, no air support, period. People just grab the planes and either crash or do jack. Second, there are squads but no one who actually sticks together or gives orders. Third, no Anti Armor, who ever has a tank or BTR became an unstoppable force killing a dozen or more ppl per go. Its moments like this that I truly appreciate what TAC is all about.

i would have had the same issue with the regular CD-ROMS anyway, but I decided to buy the DVD so I didnt have to keep track of 2-4 CD's. BTW I got the image to work using Daemon Tools and their copy emulation. Thanks for all your help guys, especially goPats who gave me the type of copy protection used :peace:

both computers are laptops, I cant remove the drives :peace:

Ok, so the optical drive on my main gaming comp doesnt work, and I have a new copy of BF2. I have a plan to remedy this situation, but I need help. Luckly I have another computer with a DVD drive (I have the DVD version of the game), so I want to make an image of the game and move it over to my other computer (the one with the broken drive), from there I can use Alcohol or DaemonTools to play. Problem is, while I am familiar with the various programs and procedures for making images, I have never done a DVD image before, nor do I know whether or not the game is copy protected in such a way that an imaged copy would not work, even with a fully legit key. if ANYONE can give me any info on imaging the DVD version of BF2, please post ASAP, i would be forever in debt to you. PS If you guys want a scan of my receipt to ensure that I am on the up and up I can get one

heheheh, it does say 'ass', *giggles*

air support is spotty at best, bombs are hard to aim, and the helicopter is laughably anemic since no one uses the guided missle. IMHO the best bet is to have either 2 med, 2 AA, 2 Spec op, or remove both AA and add another spec op and engineer. The engineer could create a nice minefield and the spare Spec Op could be a suicide bomb (which I have discovered is probably the flatout best bet against armor). I was on tonight practiciing VBIED techniques with C4 and buggies, WOW! It was the most effective anti armor solution I have seen yet, though i must admit I did have to sacrifice a teammate or two and I did in fact put the suicide in "suicide bombing". Still, one suicide is better than having an armored vehicle taking out an entire squad

Again, dont bother. The final game will be awesome, but this beta is the work of the devil

the Helo works pretty good if you have the minute or so it takes to get to a high altitude, then you just jump, fall for a few seconds, open the chute close to the ground and you are golden. Hence, HALO, High Altitute Low Opening jump. In terms of support guys, we dont really need them, for two reasons: 1) We have all the C4 we need to blow all the important structures, and if something happens the spec ops can respawn on the SL or the SL can call in for support 2) There is a good chance the ODA wont even live long enough to need resupply, even with medics, the best bet is to use the support spot for another medic so we can keep everyone in the fight and keep the SL alive for spawn purposes. If you guys want to get a practice time going, let me know, otherwise I will just start a squad called Spec Ops on the server whenever I can and if there is sufficient manpower.

Dont get it, I installed it, and right after I restarted my comp as instructed, my machine started taking LITERALLY 10 minutes to boot. Everything had been going hunky dory until I installed the FEAR beta, but now I have to wait 5 minutes for a drivelock pw screen to come up (which I never had happen before) and then another 5 for the machine to actually get to windows. It might not be the beta, but better safe then sorry. I did get to play it a little before I deleted it with extreme predjudice, and its shaping up to be a great game. The sound, lighting, particle effects, and textures are mind bendingly awesome, better than BF2's and Doom 3's. All this was on low settings too. Just wait for the full game, dont screw with this beta its bad news

do you have an xfire? Im not a big fan of AIM

awesome, we need some good medics, Im pretty decent though i can be a little overzealous and get myself killed in the process of trying to save someone. I figure we would all have a focus class, but cross "train" in others so we can still operate effectively man (men) down.

actually flash would be even better as I have since changed the design I am looking at using for my project and it would look simply awesome with some simple flash animation. I'll post a pic as soon as I prototype the design. I would really appreciate your help with it, it seems like what I have in mind would be really easily done in flash.

If anyone here is handy with Photoshop, preferably CS or CS2, could you PM me? I have some newbie questions related to creating a certain type of effect similar to the attached images: /monthly_06_2011/post-31-130810173644_thumb.jpg /monthly_06_2011/post-31-130810173645_thumb.jpg /monthly_06_2011/post-31-130810173645_thumb.jpg

I was wondering if anyone was interested in starting a dedicated TAC Special Forces ODA? I imagine a group of us who would perhaps meet on empty servers or our own to study the maps and determine the best way to insert into enemy command bases, and cripple their command and control right off the bat. For example, on Gulf of Oman: A 6 man squad composed of 2 spec ops, 2 medics, and 2 AA insert via HALO using the blackhawk or by a combo of boats and or buggies (split into two teams so we arent all wiped out in one go) into the main enemy base. The two spec ops should have enough C4 to take out the comm building, the radar, and the arty. The AA take care of that T90 and any planes that respawn, and the medics tag team healing and providing overwatch. Once all objectives are accomplished, the enemy should be pretty much incapacitated within 5 minutes of the round starting. I have worked with groups similar to what I am proposing and can attest to their effectiveness and disrupting the enemy and diverting their efforts from taking points. If anyone is interested, perhaps we could setup a time to meet and practice, especially once the full version comes out and we have more maps to deal with (including at least one with a cappable main base that I know of).

I wondered where the premier sniper in TAC had went. Good to see you back!

yeah, and I have seen what FF can do when it comes to bombing runs, oh the humanity.

Can someone tell me how to use the bomb reticle on the planes. I have been practicing on a server I set up, but I cant figure the darn thing out.

looks spectacular. Dont mind the naysayers, I know somone who got MOH: Pac Asslt early because Wal Mart had them in stock early and accidentally put it out before they were supposed to. Thanks for the heads up

sweeettt... please just dont kill yourself, that would suck, a lot

With the amount of work you put into the website, I think we can excuse a SNAFU or 10,

OK, my one big gripe. NO ONE USES ANTI ARMOR AT ALL!!!!!!!! yes it is underpowered but it is a lot better than being owned over and over again by some guy in a tank because there is no air support, no vehicle support, and no one can get close enough to plant C4. I am SO SICK of points that are defended by 10+ guys being overrun by a single vehicle just because everyone refuses to change to AA and take it out. Air support is hardly an option because no one realizes that the helicopter has a TV guided missle or that the hydra rockets suck at everything. Dear god people, think! think!