CB27 Install problem

[Castellon]

Here is a copy of the PM sent to me by CB27
Let's deal with it in a thread since it makes it easier for me to track the problem, and may help other users as well.

CB27 wrote on 10-09-2003 16:57:
Just bought the game a week or so ago, and have had a
couple of serious problems to date.

First, the version I have is 1.03b (North American Version)
which is how it came right out of the box. I tried to download
and run the patch, but it would not install.

I have since flipped through the various FAQ's, but have not
seen answers the specific problems I have enountered.

Within 1.03b, I have had the following problems:
1) Even while at peace, inside or outside an alliance, I have
been unable to accept deals other nations have put on
the market, or ever had anyone accept an offer I have made.
2) The manual mentions "Shore Bombardment" however
I have been unable to make a naval unit do that.
3) I have transport planes, but am seemingly unable to
load troops upon them....

Any help you could provide on any of these topics (including
the installing the latest patch on XP Home) would be greatly
appreciated.

Sincerely,

NAME AND E-MAIL delete for privacy.

 

[Castellon]

It is not really worth dealing with your other problems since the patch may solve them.

You say you have the NA version (which is by Strategy First)
However you say it was 1.03B on the CD.

This presents a problem because the NA version was 1.00 on the CD.

I would like you to look at your CD and tell me what other names/Logos are on it other than Paradox.

.Thanks/

 

[unmerged(19515)]

Update....

Went back and checked the packaging....and recognized
that although purchased via the USA, the tech support
address was in the UK (version 1.03, not 1.03b)

I therefore tried the 1.05 patch for the EU, and it worked!

Yeah....

Also finally figured out World Markets.

The explanation on one of the threads I found here last
night finally made sense, however to simplify it:

1) You cannot accept other offers
2) You can only post offers
3) As you post offers they will be either WHITE which means
that every day you are making that exchange (and you will
see your inventory levels change correspondingly) or RED
which means that your trades are not being accepted.

In regards to "Shore Bombardment" and "Loading Planes"
I still seem to be S.O.L. If anyone can clarify if that is in
fact a Technology Development Limitation and not a bug
or a technique issue, I'd be greatly appreciated.

Better yet, if someone can actually just write the "How-To's"
for both those items, I would be ecstatic.

Thanks guys,



CB.

 

[unmerged(19515)]

One more problem....

Can someone explain the "Out of Oil" issue I got while
playing with Italy (Transport Ships + Subs)?

I see this little red teardrop and read the explanation
and it says I'm "Out of Oil"

I take the ship to port...."Out of Oil" and RED.

I take the ship out of port...."Out of Oil" and RED.

I take it back to and repaired it...."Out of Oil" and RED.

NOTE - I had tonnes of oil in inventory....

Thanks again,



CB.

 

[Castellon]

Glad that we figured that out, I thought it strange when you said you had NA 1.03B on CD.

As for your other questions, they are not hardware related, so not apropriate for this forum. Please post those type of questions in the General discussion forum. Thanks!

 

[Castellon]

Also be aware that 1.05C is out and you can find a link for it a sticky thread in the Gen. Diss. Forum.