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cyb78 posted 03-23-99 07:25 AM ET
I recently bought SMAC and it�s version 1.0, UK version. If I had known about the patches and so on I would have bought the US-version instead. But know I bought the UK and my dealer says "Tuff luck".
So, the question: Is it possible to change version online? Or somewhere I can send my original UK verison and get a US instead?
I live in Sweden.
Desert Runner posted 03-24-99 06:50 AM ET
I live in sweden too and the version i got was 1.01. Btw where does one see if it`s us/uk version? there isn`t exactly a big flashing sticker on the box saying "Uk Version" or "US Version" if i didn`t know better it could have been a "German version" that I have bought. Luckily it wasn`t
cyb78 posted 03-24-99 08:11 AM ET
Start the Help-file (in SMAC folder) and check it out. If you got the UK-version it�s all there. Copyright by blah, blah U.K.
If not, you have the US-version.
AND I REALLY....
would like to recieve an answer from Fireaxis about how to change version!
LeD posted 03-24-99 01:15 PM ET
The only difference between the US and UK versions is the file TERRAN.EXE.
You can download a US TERRAN.EXE and replace the file on your harddisk with this.
This will "upgrade" your game to the US version. You may now use the US v3.0 patch.
Seems like the old link to the US TERRAN.EXE is gone, so here is a new one:
http://members.xoom.com/sadosaddam/terran.zip
Just download it, unzip it to your Alpha Centauri folder and enjoy your new US version!
L�D - We must dissent
cyb78 posted 03-25-99 04:08 AM ET
Thanks everyone for the help. I just got the game going with the U.S-version of terran.exe and there was no problem at all upgrading to patch 3.0.
Once again, thanx for all the help!
cyb
GaryD posted 03-25-99 08:46 AM ET
I thought that the easiest way to tell was to leave the CD in the box (afterr installing obviously). If you can play, it's the US version (crashes excepted).
cyb78 posted 03-25-99 08:56 AM ET
GaryD
Tried that one and it works. The UK must have the CD in the drive to start. Then changed the terran.exe to US version. No problem to start (must do a complete installation though).
Thanks for pointing that out. Much easer than looking through the files for clues.
GameAddict posted 03-29-99 09:47 AM ET
Good Tip!
Do either of you Swedes live in Gothenberg? Ive (semi) recently moved here, an am looking for computer gamers to network with.
Any intrests?
Esobus posted 04-01-99 06:00 AM ET
There be Swedes here.
G�teborg, nope, is hometown though.
UK-versions may be detected by the following:
(Non Smac specific, and non complete list)
- UK version, printed on back of CD box.
- EU sign on box, may mean adopt/sorry, messy sw.
- Sometimes the box has the text, may not be sold in US etc. Ever wondered over why?
When purchasing any game in Sweden DEMAND the info, of which version of the game they are selling. If they do not sell the version they stated you may revoke the purchase they have broken in proper sales ethic and can be sued otherwise. Have witness just in case. Be loud. -g- Works for me. But I am an old chap by know. Just not fully grown up. :p
E.
GaryD posted 04-01-99 06:06 AM ET
You are not the only one <g>.
doc posted 04-01-99 04:26 PM ET
Try get the terran.exe at www.aboveac.cjb.net
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Author	Topic: Change from UK to US version?
cyb78	posted 03-23-99 07:25 AM ET I recently bought SMAC and it�s version 1.0, UK version. If I had known about the patches and so on I would have bought the US-version instead. But know I bought the UK and my dealer says "Tuff luck". So, the question: Is it possible to change version online? Or somewhere I can send my original UK verison and get a US instead? I live in Sweden.
Desert Runner	posted 03-24-99 06:50 AM ET I live in sweden too and the version i got was 1.01. Btw where does one see if it`s us/uk version? there isn`t exactly a big flashing sticker on the box saying "Uk Version" or "US Version" if i didn`t know better it could have been a "German version" that I have bought. Luckily it wasn`t
cyb78	posted 03-24-99 08:11 AM ET Start the Help-file (in SMAC folder) and check it out. If you got the UK-version it�s all there. Copyright by blah, blah U.K. If not, you have the US-version. AND I REALLY.... would like to recieve an answer from Fireaxis about how to change version!
LeD	posted 03-24-99 01:15 PM ET The only difference between the US and UK versions is the file TERRAN.EXE. You can download a US TERRAN.EXE and replace the file on your harddisk with this. This will "upgrade" your game to the US version. You may now use the US v3.0 patch. Seems like the old link to the US TERRAN.EXE is gone, so here is a new one: http://members.xoom.com/sadosaddam/terran.zip Just download it, unzip it to your Alpha Centauri folder and enjoy your new US version! L�D - We must dissent
cyb78	posted 03-25-99 04:08 AM ET Thanks everyone for the help. I just got the game going with the U.S-version of terran.exe and there was no problem at all upgrading to patch 3.0. Once again, thanx for all the help! cyb
GaryD	posted 03-25-99 08:46 AM ET I thought that the easiest way to tell was to leave the CD in the box (afterr installing obviously). If you can play, it's the US version (crashes excepted).
cyb78	posted 03-25-99 08:56 AM ET GaryD Tried that one and it works. The UK must have the CD in the drive to start. Then changed the terran.exe to US version. No problem to start (must do a complete installation though). Thanks for pointing that out. Much easer than looking through the files for clues.
GameAddict	posted 03-29-99 09:47 AM ET Good Tip! Do either of you Swedes live in Gothenberg? Ive (semi) recently moved here, an am looking for computer gamers to network with. Any intrests?
Esobus	posted 04-01-99 06:00 AM ET There be Swedes here. G�teborg, nope, is hometown though. UK-versions may be detected by the following: (Non Smac specific, and non complete list) - UK version, printed on back of CD box. - EU sign on box, may mean adopt/sorry, messy sw. - Sometimes the box has the text, may not be sold in US etc. Ever wondered over why? When purchasing any game in Sweden DEMAND the info, of which version of the game they are selling. If they do not sell the version they stated you may revoke the purchase they have broken in proper sales ethic and can be sued otherwise. Have witness just in case. Be loud. -g- Works for me. But I am an old chap by know. Just not fully grown up. :p E.
GaryD	posted 04-01-99 06:06 AM ET You are not the only one <g>.
doc	posted 04-01-99 04:26 PM ET Try get the terran.exe at www.aboveac.cjb.net