Big Thanks

[675110dae2607Holeyman]

I'm taking this time to give you a big thanks.
I managed to get SS2 running on a single core, XP pc with a standard CRT with a little help from you (getting it mod ready manually), as well as the TTLG site. I've had it running on that machine about a month with SHTUP and Rebirth.
Now why would I give a big thanks for "a little help"?
Well, I didn't stop with just that pc.
I had tried first and many times since to install on my gaming rig and failed.
This computer is running a dual core, with XP, and a widescreen monitor.
I must have put 3-4 hours into setup, mods, etc. only to have it give me blackscreen and/or the dreaded "SS2 has a problem and needs to shutdown" message.
I was ready to give up so many times.....
I had read about the SS2-2.4 tool during the setup of the other pc but didn't need it for that one.
This time, after struggling, I remembered to get the tool.
Unfortunately, The download would almost finish off, then windows would pop up with a conversion problem....argh.
The download from Megaupload worked though. Great
After using the tool, same thing as before with the "shutdown message" at startup.
So, I got into the forums and found out it was probably the cutscenes.
I disabled the intro in cam.cfg and then the game would start. Cool, halfway there.
I looked around some more and found the "codec link" and then downloaded the old codec. Sweet, intro works now and game starts.
So, I set up my keybinds the way I like on my Nostromo and start playing with 1600x1200 graphics (fills up the widescreen just fine, not sure why).
A minute or so in, I notice that I can't drag and drop or use any items in the inventory screen, it just swings the wrench.
I tried a few things to fix the problem but then thought I should go look in your forums for that too.
I was not disappointed, and found the fix for the "my binds" problem.
The game is running great on my gaming rig now, I have installed SHTUP and Rebirth and I am thrilled.
So thank you, thank you, thank you, for all your hard work, problem solving information, and for keeping this forum up and running for us "late bloomers" in the System Shock 2 world.
p.s. I will make a donation for the forum to help keep it up and running for the next guy.
Thanks so much again.

[675110dae286aKolya]

Hehe, I was a "late bloomer" myself, when I got into System Shock in 2002, SS2 was already a few years old and I hadn't even played SS1. I'm glad it all worked out for you finally. Have fun with one of the best games in the world. And thanks a lot for your donation! It will be used to pay for bandwidth costs.

[675110dae29f8Holeyman]

Kolya you are a class act and do a great job as admin.
The family pc isn't always available and I spend most of my pc time on mine. I found myself barely playing SS2.
If it weren't for you and this forum's other dedicated members, I most likely would have given up on the game.
The information I needed to get SS2 running right was here thanks to you all.
All I had to do was keep looking through different posts and my questions got answered.
Thank you again for keeping the game alive.

[675110dae2affHoleyman]

Oh am I glad I got it running on my pc, in less than 3 days I've gotten farther than I did in a month on the other pc.
Just wanted to update you and also say I'll leave you guys alone now so we can all get back to gaming.

[675110dae2c1bmiracle.freak from away]

I was thinking all the same when I found these boards and all Kolya's dedication. Although I was not a late boomer and had not so many issues that couldn't be solved by myself I still could see all the neat work accumulated here for everyone... that's rare and deserves at least a thank you.

[675110dae2f59Rainalkar]

First time I endevoured SS2 was when internet access cost cca 4-5€ PER HOUR where I live (and that was 2001 I think). I never even saw SS1. I always merited SS2 as one of the best games I ever played, but have discovered the community just a 1-2 years back. It was a delight for me as well to meet and chat with these great and helping people .

[675110dae30e5Chandlermaki]

I'm probably one of the latest bloomers. I didn't even start playing SS2 till December of last year, and just now started to understand ShockEd.

[675110dae31f2Holeyman]

What is possible with the editor? Whole new worlds or modification of existing hallways?
I have no experience with it and don't want to go there yet but I am curious.

[675110dae333eNameless Voice]

All of the above and more.
Theoretically, entirely new worlds with their own items, rules and statistics.

[675110dae3418Holeyman]

Still loving the game, justs keeps getting better! Recreation deck has alot of locked doors!

[675110dae357aHoleyman]

I want to say thank you again, to Kolya and everyone else.
I just finished the game and watched the ending cinematic, which is the best thing I've seen in a video game ever.
Now I know why SS3 was expected and so many people were looking forward to it.
The only problem is now I need to look into the original System Shock!
Thanks,
D-no

[675110dae3867Kolya]

The only problem is now I need to look into the original System Shock!

That won't be so hard: SS-Portable

[675110dae39a8Holeyman]

Well....now you're just showing off! 
Whole new learning curve, should be fun.
Just when I thought I would have some free time on my hands!
Saved me a few bucks on eBay and quite a bit of time setting up and modding.
Thanks Kolya.

[675110dae3ae8leaf]

I played the SS2 demo at the age of 5. A little too early to be playing a game like this. I never got past the first hallway in Med/Sci. Too damn scared.

I began playing again at the age of 11. I've mastered the game so far and now have gotten into modding and tinkering with the Dark Engine. I also have a System Shock 2 commentary, covering my multiplayer gameplay with Chandlermaki. If you wanna take a look, go to the YouTube channel "leafss2".

I love this forum and this game.

[675110dae3dd7Liam]

I played the SS2 demo at the age of 5. A little too early to be playing a game like this. I never got past the first hallway in Med/Sci. Too damn scared.

I began playing again at the age of 11. I've mastered the game so far and now have gotten into modding and tinkering with the Dark Engine. I also have a System Shock 2 commentary, covering my multiplayer gameplay with Chandlermaki. If you wanna take a look, go to the YouTube channel "leafss2".

I love this forum and this game.

Leaf I played SS2 when i was 3 years old back in 1999.

[675110dae3f66Kolya]

What's next? Prenatal shockers scaring their mothers by asking for Cyber Modules instead of breast feeding?

[675110dae42a3Liam]

What's next? Prenatal shockers scaring their mothers by asking for Cyber Modules instead of breast feeding?

I dont get it what do you mean.

[675110dae45c1ZylonBane]

What's next? Prenatal shockers scaring their mothers by asking for Cyber Modules instead of breast feeding?

"postnatal"

[675110dae4890Schatten]

pix of prenatal breast feeding plz

[675110dae49a4Kolya]

Yeah, I know what prenatal means you smartasses...they could play System Shock inside and ask for CMs lateron. Try to keep up.

[675110dae4b1dHoleyman]

We seem to have taken a turn that was not listed in the guide book.

But, just to play along, I could let my not yet conceived child have a go at the game I guess.....
I don't even want to talk about the keybindings that it's gonna take to make that happen though.

Let the image in your mind just go away....don't even look at it.

Something tells me I'm gonna regret hitting the post button on this one.

[675110dae4e63Kolya]

Let the image in your mind just go away....don't even look at it.

What's wrong with it? Image: http://www.ttlg.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif

Image: http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/5474/spermbrothertnry2.jpg

[675110dae4f67Holeyman]

Your all just a bit twisted here huh?

[675110dae50f1Kolya]

Yes sir, we like the fun.