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[parrottart]

I found a torrent of the full CD version with speech should anyone want it.

*snipety snip*

Use bitcomet or another torrent program. Well worth the download.
Oh..and if you do get it...move the directory \RESOURCE from your install directory to your root C:\ drive once you've installed. That's the only way to get the speech working.

[Tom Henrik]

I removed your link, as I can not verify the games hosted on that site. And as it is a torrent site, I expent there could be hiding a lot of warez there. So for precaution's sake, I have removed the link.

Played this game when it was out. Good atmosphere and nice puzzles. Another great game by Microprose (those guys were great, they also release UFO: EU).

[Wildlotus]

I find myself wondering aimlessly in the catacombs. Every turn seems to lead to a slightly new chamber with several archways before me to choose from. Alas, I must have stumbled into the dreaded maze some of you have forewarned me of.

I have reached an opening having walked through two narrow tunnels, and have now come to a platform overlooking the sewerage lake, from the opposite end of the tunnel entrance (or so I presume). There are thick arch structures which seem to be supporting the otherwise crumbling walls of the catacombs.

Oh what a lonely place this is, apart from the intermittent skull, or rat's nest, or drain, every now and again. I save and recount my progress frequently, lest I should lose my way (or mind), through these sordid chambers.

Wish me luck, my fellow comrades, and for those who went before me, I would take my hat off you, if only I had remembered to wear it throughout this investigation.

Before the light from my lantern fades, I am in a constant dilemma as to whether I should find the easier way out by referring to a map of the maze, I seemed to have read about in prior journalistic entries of investigators who have come before me. However, at this juncture, my resolve has not been extinguished, and I shall continue this journey alone for a little while longer, before I too, perhaps, succumb to only other inevitible course of action.


Lotus

[Frodo]

Hey Lotus

Yeah, that maze is really hard, and the sewer lake is a good reference point to save your game at.

If you do look at the maps, remember the solution is different for Easy Mode and Challenge Mode.

k:

[Wildlotus]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Frodo @ Sep 6 2006, 07:18 AM) [snapback]253002[/snapback]</div>

Hey Lotus

Yeah, that maze is really hard, and the sewer lake is a good reference point to save your game at.

If you do look at the maps, remember the solution is different for Easy Mode and Challenge Mode.

k:
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Yeah! What can I say.. Thank God for smarter people than myself, who could even map out the catacombs.

(If I didn't know better, I'd think it was Erik himself who pitied my miserable progress and mapped out the maze himself).



The progression from thenceforth twas a breeze. It was such a thrill playing this game. What can I say.. For all sleuth enthusiasts afraid of dying, this is definitely a game worth downloading.

And a BIG THANK YOU!! to Sir Frodo, for his selflessness in rendering help, hints and guidance, throughout the course of this wonderful journey.

*Lotus applauds and the her band comes out to play the "Thank You Thank You Thank You Song"*


k:

I have ran into a problem and I don't hae the patience to start all over again (especially with the walking speed!). Ok, I'm currently in 1881 in the hallway type thing. I spoke to the artist who paints ballerina's and I've spoken to the guy in the office (can't remeber his name). I went out of the library and went to the left into the arches. The it goes black and I have this message:

Error "ConvGet" in module "<Conv>" data: 3 16

Most recent memory check: 25400
Most recent DOS error: 2
Stack use indicator: 1217

An error has occured. Check your manual to be sure you have installed the game properly. If you are unable to solve the problem yourself, please write down the above information and call MicroProse Custome Service at (410) 771-1151 between 9am and 5pm EST. We are sorry for the inconvenince.


Of course I can't call them anymore so can anyone help me?

[parrottart]

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Of course I can't call them anymore so can anyone help me?

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I remember having this problem when I first played through the game. It was a long time ago but I believe it has something to do with either XMS, EMS, or highmem settings. Try disabling the ...XMS? i think? Either that or the EMS. Which you can easily do with dosbox or a dbox frontend. I'm not entirely** sure that was the way to fix the problem as it was years ago but it's worth a shot.

edit: One more thought...try disabling sound in setup until you pass that point in the game. Just a thought. "ConvGet" sounds like it is having trouble with a conversation file.

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Guest @ Sep 10 2006, 04:31 AM) [snapback]254141[/snapback]

Of course I can't call them anymore so can anyone help me?

[/b]

I remember having this problem when I first played through the game. It was a long time ago but I believe it has something to do with either XMS, EMS, or highmem settings. Try disabling the ...XMS? i think? Either that or the EMS. Which you can easily do with dosbox or a dbox frontend. I'm not entirely** sure that was the way to fix the problem as it was years ago but it's worth a shot.

edit: One more thought...try disabling sound in setup until you pass that point in the game. Just a thought. "ConvGet" sounds like it is having trouble with a conversation file.
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What is XMS and how do you disable it? And there wasn't any speech in the game to start with...

Nevermind, I just discovered there was a "restore" button next to the "resume" button! I clicked it and now it works!

BTW, how come the copy protection is a little out of touch with the book?