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Topic: WANTED: file use faq |  |
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MarkG
Apolyton CS Co-Administrator
Greece
b.02-15-99
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posted September 07, 2000 12:24
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we often get questions about using the files: from the "how do i open this file" to "why do i get that error", and so onif someone could help create a guide to using files with simple instructions along with a faq to common questions, it would be wonderfull so, who's interested? |
Legman
King
Copenhagen, Denmark
Mar 99
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posted September 08, 2000 18:28
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I'd be interested - heck, that can't be too hard to do eventhough I haven't much experience in downloading Civ files myself. Plus, with all the things Apolyton has done for me and my enjoyment of the game, I suppose it would be nice to be able to give something back, even in this small fashion.There's just one catch: It won't be until the second week of October when I'm back from my vacation, as I'm leaving this Sunday. Would that be all right MarkG? In the meantime, maybe you could mail me some of your thoughts on the format of it, the amount of text you expect - and perhaps some examples of the questions you get. Or is a month from now too long a wait? Edit: Make that PM me instead of mail me, as I won't be able to check my mail, much less reply to it, while I'm away.
[This message has been edited by Legman (edited September 08, 2000).] |
WarVoid
HAC Assistant Director
Massachusetts
Apr 2000
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posted September 09, 2000 18:34
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I'd also like to help.Legman, get ICQ so we can collaborate more easily. http://www.icq.com Or you can PM me. But ICQ is much more convenient. If you get it you can contact me at 73438757. |
Legman
King
Copenhagen, Denmark
Mar 99
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posted September 12, 2000 21:23
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WarVoid,We'd have to talk a bit more about this after October 5th when I'm back at my home computer. Right now I'm in the States on vacation, and I have to make use of Internet cafes for visiting Apolyton. And those cafes aren't easy to come by, let me tell you! But we should definitely talk. MarkG, Any thoughts on the time perspective of the first half of October for this? |
MarkG
Apolyton CS Co-Administrator
Greece
b.02-15-99
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posted September 13, 2000 01:33
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no problem legman, it's not like there are other offers  |
Legman
King
Copenhagen, Denmark
Mar 99
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posted September 13, 2000 18:17
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No - not much of a queue forming here... But ok MarkG, when you get the time, you should mail me a little more information on what you're looking for. I'll then see what I can do once I'm back home. |
HsFB
Prince
Phobos, Martian System
Jan 2000
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posted September 14, 2000 16:26
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I can contribute.mail me, mail included on profile. |
Legman
King
Copenhagen, Denmark
Mar 99
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posted October 09, 2000 20:56
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The thread dropped to page two... do you still need an FAQ on how to download and use files, or has it been taken care of already? I'm home now, you know...  |
MarkG
Apolyton CS Co-Administrator
Greece
b.02-15-99
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posted October 10, 2000 12:45
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yeah still need it!not sure how the thread was de-toped |
HsFB
Prince
Phobos, Martian System
Jan 2000
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posted October 10, 2000 16:05
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CONSPIRACY!!!!!!!!!!! |
MarkG
Apolyton CS Co-Administrator
Greece
b.02-15-99
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posted October 10, 2000 17:30
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i might as well let you know what exactly i'm thinking of...basically, it's common questions and their answers
it should start from the categorization of files(see the description under each category at http://apolyton.net/civ2/files) next to which are the versions of civ2, what is civ2.62 and what is FW, etc then to the whole process of downloading the file, geting winzip if needed, unziping, placing on the right directory, reading the damn readme , starting a game with a scenario/map/whatever, etc etc
yes, in case you're wondering, we get every single kind of question you can imagine, as simple as it might be!
what do you think??
[This message has been edited by MarkG (edited October 10, 2000).] |
Legman
King
Copenhagen, Denmark
Mar 99
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posted October 11, 2000 06:28
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What do I think? I think your description of what you needed with the FAQ was just what I needed! I'll try to cook something up this weekend and mail it to you, kind of like a draft. Then you can see if this is what you're looking for. |
HsFB
Prince
Phobos, Martian System
Jan 2000
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posted October 12, 2000 15:41
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i guess the parenthesis is NOT part of the link.it should be: http://apolyton.net/civ2/files |
Legman
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Copenhagen, Denmark
Mar 99
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posted October 16, 2000 17:24
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quote:
Originally posted by Legman on 10-11-2000 06:28 AM
What do I think? I think your description of what you needed with the FAQ was just what I needed! I'll try to cook something up this weekend and mail it to you, kind of like a draft. Then you can see if this is what you're looking for.
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On second thought... I think you'd be better off getting someone else to do it, or do it yourself. The things I did cook up this weekend has been deleted, and I'm not going to start it up again. I'm sure you'll understand MarkG - both about the deletion and who's to blame for it. Too bad, really. |
MarkG
Apolyton CS Co-Administrator
Greece
b.02-15-99
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posted October 16, 2000 19:17
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i've done enough public comments for a day, i wont do another....anyone else who would like to do something helpfull for the community? |
HsFB
Prince
Phobos, Martian System
Jan 2000
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posted October 19, 2000 15:48
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If it doesn't mean very much work, maybe.  |
MarkG
Apolyton CS Co-Administrator
Greece
b.02-15-99
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posted October 20, 2000 01:54
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well, see my post on October 10, 2000 17:30 for details |
HsFB
Prince
Phobos, Martian System
Jan 2000
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posted October 25, 2000 16:21
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have you seen my post on October 12, 2000 15:41?
(yes, i copied it )It wouldn't be hard though. I'm starting with my IG exams next week, so i should have LOTS of free time |
MarkG
Apolyton CS Co-Administrator
Greece
b.02-15-99
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posted October 26, 2000 01:07
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yeah, it's just a matter of time....
well, since you DO have lots of free time... that what you said, right? |
HsFB
Prince
Phobos, Martian System
Jan 2000
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posted October 26, 2000 15:51
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Yeah, i don't exactly study a lot, you know... |
MarkG
Apolyton CS Co-Administrator
Greece
b.02-15-99
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posted October 26, 2000 16:00
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i know.... |
HsFB
Prince
Phobos, Martian System
Jan 2000
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posted October 27, 2000 11:57
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OK, let's get started...------------------
Dear earthlings, dont panic.
Occupation will be painless.
There is no way to avoid it. |
St Leo
Emperor
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
b.02-15-99
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posted October 28, 2000 21:45
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Should I finish this FAQ? ------------------
St. Leo
http://ziggurat.sidgames.com/
http://www.sidgames.com/forums/ |
MarkG
Apolyton CS Co-Administrator
Greece
b.02-15-99
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posted October 29, 2000 04:55
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if you feel like it?? |
HsFB
Prince
Phobos, Martian System
Jan 2000
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posted November 02, 2000 07:49
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Looks like he doesn't |
HsFB
Prince
Phobos, Martian System
Jan 2000
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posted November 09, 2000 14:01
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and now this thread is becoming derelict... |
MarkG
Apolyton CS Co-Administrator
Greece
b.02-15-99
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posted November 17, 2000 08:03
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well, i guess i'll have to find the time and do it myself...thread de-toped |
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