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tromozil
06-27-2006, 06:36 AM
Hi,
i have the following problem:
I downloaded Master of Orion 3 from an online shop (trygames.com for about 18€ sad.gif ). It is already patched with 1.2.5 and works ok (except the bugs that come with the unmoded game anyway). I got bored with it already and looked for some nice mods and found some, but i cant install them because they use Bhruic & Gerra Patches. These patches change the moo3.exe file. The problem is that they are designed for the file that comes with the cd-version of the game, and cant be aplied to the moo3.exe file that I have:(, because it uses different kind of copywrite protection(when started it doesnt check if the original cd is in the cd-rom drive, but wants me to activate my copy of the game online) and therefore is different.
I tried to install the iMOD. It comes with moo3.exe that is already patched with Bhruic's & Gerra's patches, and when i replace mine with it, then the game checks for the original cd, which ofcourse I dont have. I belive that if I had a good image of the original cd then the game should work, but Im not sure. Ive asked for advice in few other forum, but the only advice I get is: buy the game again!! :reddead:
Does anyone play the game using mini-image or can anyone, please, make one for me (I know it costs time and I would not be asking you if I knew someone who could lend me the original cd, so that i can make one myself)?
If someone will be so kind to do this, and it actually works - that will be very helpful for other people like me as well!

PP Please excuse me if this post brakes some of the rules in this forum, but as I said Im not trying to play some illegal copy of the game. I bought it from trygames.com, and I will definetly not shop from this site again!!!
..and sorry for my poor english:)

STi FlyBy
06-27-2006, 06:53 AM
Honestly, your best bet would be to contact that website and get their help. If they sold you the game, they should make it work, and if not, give you a [partial] refund.

tromozil
06-27-2006, 10:37 AM
The game works ok. The patches I want to install are user-made. They intend to resolve some bugs in the official game, as well as to improve the gameplay. Most of the mods for Master of Orion 3 use these patches, and cant be played without them.
Actualy I had to inform myself better about that before buying the game online. (The reason I dont like that online shop is because of their stupid product activation system, that "generosly" allows me to activate MY game 5 times "free of charge"!!?!)
The frustrating thing is that these user-made patches resolve important issues in the game, that are not repaired by the official patch:(
I dont think the guys from that website will be willing to do anything about that..

STi FlyBy
06-27-2006, 10:57 AM
Do the patches you're installing have contact info in their readme files? Try to contact whoever made the patch and see if they can help you. I haven't heard much (if anything) about this game, so I don't know how much help you'll get here. Sorry I couldn't help you more ...

jacflash
06-27-2006, 11:00 AM
hi can anyone help. i'm new hear and i'm looking for a no cd patch for hitman bloodmoney

tromozil
06-27-2006, 11:07 AM
The game is pretty old already and i cant find a way to contact them, but thanks for your replyes!

If anyone has any ideas, or knows if the game runs with mini-image, please let me know!

What I have in my mind right now is to get the original moo3.exe and the patched one and to compare the differences between them in hex editor, and if possible to
apply the changed code to my exe file.

STi FlyBy
06-27-2006, 11:07 AM
hi can anyone help. i'm new hear and i'm looking for a no cd patch for hitman bloodmoney

1). Welcome to MGF.
2). This is not a proper thread for this request
3). There are numerous threads on this topic, please search and you will find what you're looking for.

wolfsrain
06-27-2006, 11:10 AM
hi can anyone help. i'm new hear and i'm looking for a no cd patch for hitman bloodmoney
Wrong topic.Use the search button and see that there are two threads already on this topic.And there are cracks only for version 1.0 and 1.1
As for sites like Digital Downloads, I'd rather order from electronic boutique or amazon.It takes a while until the game comes to my door, but I won't have any problems.

acal3000
06-27-2006, 12:18 PM
That is the problem with digital downloads, the support is not the same

Amargeddemon
06-28-2006, 01:53 AM
EB is my fav online order outlet.....even their prices are cheaper.....

STi FlyBy
06-28-2006, 06:58 AM
EB is my fav online order outlet.....even their prices are cheaper.....

Shipping is high, though. I pass by a mall that has an EB store on my commute to/from work, so if I want something, I just stop in there anyway. Though, I have a friend who works at one, so I usually just have him get me anything I want with his discount :p

Amargeddemon
06-29-2006, 01:00 AM
Shipping is high, though. I pass by a mall that has an EB store on my commute to/from work, so if I want something, I just stop in there anyway. Though, I have a friend who works at one, so I usually just have him get me anything I want with his discount
My point exactly...got a couple of mates in high up positions if you know what i mean ;)
i get the game for staff price sometimes :D