Undoubtedly a Repetitive Topic... CD Problems : III

» Fri May 04, 2012 7:52 am

I have a legit copy of the game. The game runs wonderfully, beyond crashing for no apparant reason at random intervals, which I solve by using the quicksave frequently. No big deal IMO.

However, I play on a laptop. Seeing as I travel somewhat frequently, it's arguably the best game to be playing on the go. However, I don't want my disc getting killed in transit, either in or out of the disc drive. Yes, I could remove the disc from the drive once it loads, but that doesn't solve all of the problems in my mind. ( Yes, I'm a tad bit paranoid about my discs. :happy:

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What I'd prefer to do is make it so that I don't need the CD at all, but somehow I expect that that's not going to happen within 'legal' means.

If it can, I'd appreciate it if you'd let me know how. Otherwise, I guess I'll just have to deal with it as is. I don't exactly want to mod the game with outside products.\

Also, since while I'm at it, is there any way to resolve the 'render error' that occurs some 6-70% of the time I try to open up the game? Once I get into the game proper I have no problems, but it's mildly annoying that it's so difficult to get into the game itself sometimes. And, where would I find the latest official patches to the game, with both expansions?

Thanks,
EKoD

» Fri May 04, 2012 6:02 pm

*nudge nudge, poke poke* If anyone could answer, I would appreciate it, as I'd like to see if I can get this done before I have an 8 hour trip in a few days. :biggrin:

» Fri May 04, 2012 3:32 pm

And, where would I find the latest official patches to the game, with both expansions?

Thanks,
EKoD

Bethesda Softworks should have the patches available there' you'll just have to look around a bit. Google might be faster, IDK. If you're using the GOTY edition, AFAIK, that is fully patched already.

» Fri May 04, 2012 6:07 pm

What I'd prefer to do is make it so that I don't need the CD at all, but somehow I expect that that's not going to happen within 'legal' means.

Thanks,
EKoD

I had the same problem and ended up getting a Steam copy which has worked out pretty well (use your old CS) and it's on sale right now for $9.99.

» Fri May 04, 2012 10:02 am

Not sure if my copy is a GOTY Edition, but I'm inclined to believe it's not. Is there a link I could use for the patches? I'm really terrible with google and the like. :dry:

Thanks for the help.

» Fri May 04, 2012 10:31 am

Not sure if my copy is a GOTY Edition, but I'm inclined to believe it's not. Is there a link I could use for the patches? I'm really terrible with google and the like. :dry:

Thanks for the help.

It doesn't have to be GOTY, as long as you have Bloodmoon, you're set.

here's the patch:
http://www.gamesas.com/eng/patches.php