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PCM 2008 Pre-download available!
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| Diezen |
Posted on 13-06-2008 10:43
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rjc_43 wrote:
Diezen wrote:
Hi there.
Just purchased a copy of the game (which somehow turned out to be 3 copies, received 3 emails with different order numbers, but that isn't my main concern atm).
When I try to dl the game it stops before it has even begun.
After I choose path for the install, the dl window comes up. It says "Retrieving download list". And after 10 secs with nothing happening I get up "Cannot get file sizes" in big red letters.
Any solution or experience with this problem?
Thanks 
That might well be your problem when you get charged for all three copies  And as a computer game, it ain't exactly a cheap one B)
Hehe true. But I just want to play the game.
I turned of all firewalls and anti virus programs, still doesn't work. Got to be a problem with the net.
And use a proxy? I have no idea what you mean here, having another blonde day unfortunately  |
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 13-06-2008 10:46
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Try using a download manager when downloading the game, for example FlashGet. |
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| Diezen |
Posted on 13-06-2008 10:50
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CrueTrue wrote:
Try using a download manager when downloading the game, for example FlashGet.
But isn't the metaboli a download manager of it's own?
I'll try and dl it. Thanks for helping |
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| Mads_0 |
Posted on 13-06-2008 10:52
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CrueTrue wrote:
Mads_0 wrote:
By the way, i was able to open and edit the Database with hannes converter (v.2 i think)
You cannot use the official DB editor before you've activated the game. But Hannes works fine :-) Also, i think i stumbled upon a little hint about the demo content while browsing the folders.. go have a look 
Open yes, but I don't think you can make any changes with Hannes Converter - not until it has been patched at least
Anyway, feel free to send me a PM with your findings
That might be true actually. I didn't try to save any changes, just had a look through the stats a bit. |
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| Karl_rab |
Posted on 13-06-2008 10:52
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or buy the disk!!!
theres no difference in content for the download and disk is there? 
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 13-06-2008 10:58
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Diezen wrote:
CrueTrue wrote:
Try using a download manager when downloading the game, for example FlashGet.
But isn't the metaboli a download manager of it's own?
I'll try and dl it. Thanks for helping
Oh, right, I forgot that. Sorry. |
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| Ad Bot |
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 13-06-2008 10:59
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Karl_rab wrote:
or buy the disk!!!
theres no difference in content for the download and disk is there?
Only a few languages which are missing on the DL-version |
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| Mads_0 |
Posted on 13-06-2008 11:05
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The fresh install of PCM2008 is 5.10 Gigabyte by the way. Now have i understood it correctly when i've heard that after you run a stage for the first time it saves a "preload" for it? Meaning the foldersize will probably slightly increase as you play through a season. |
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 13-06-2008 11:07
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The size is due to the fact that many stages are already preloaded, including f.e. the stages of the grand tours, the main classics, etc. But as you say, if there isn't already a preloaded stage, it will be created automatically when the stage is played for the first time. |
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| Mads_0 |
Posted on 13-06-2008 11:16
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CrueTrue wrote:
The size is due to the fact that many stages are already preloaded, including f.e. the stages of the grand tours, the main classics, etc. But as you say, if there isn't already a preloaded stage, it will be created automatically when the stage is played for the first time.
And it's a brilliant feature. Loading was always a nuisance in PCM |
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| issoisso |
Posted on 13-06-2008 11:22
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I think it was a bit stupid to include pre-loaded stages in the DVD. If the game creates one if it doesn’t exist, why make it a few extra gigs bigger. Then again, they should’ve included 25 gigs or so of pre-loaded stages, to dissuade people from downloading a 25 gig pirated copy
The preceding post is ISSO 9001 certified
"I love him, I think he's great. He's transformed the sport in so many ways. Every person in cycling has benefitted from Lance Armstrong, perhaps not financially but in some sense" - Bradley Wiggins on Lance Armstrong
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| p3druh |
Posted on 13-06-2008 11:26
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I wouldn't be so sure of it... I know someone who says that he will be playing PCM2008 tonight already... So I'm guessing the game really isn't that hard to crack...
I'm just eager to see if there will be a demo released today or not...
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| knasen |
Posted on 13-06-2008 11:32
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Demo stages are 3,5 and 6 of Tour de Suisse. |
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 13-06-2008 11:33
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Well, at least there would be more people online in the PCM08 room at Gamecenter. I feel a bit lonely at the moment |
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| Addy291 |
Posted on 13-06-2008 11:34
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Mads_0 wrote:
By the way, i was able to open and edit the Database with hannes converter (v.2 i think)
You cannot use the official DB editor before you've activated the game. But Hannes works fine :-) Also, i think i stumbled upon a little hint about the demo content while browsing the folders.. go have a look
I can open the database with the official editor. I downloaded the game last night and installed it this morning and wanted to test it, and it works. I haven't tried to save anything yet though.
I've attached a screen just so you believe me (for even more believability, it's of the British riders)
Addy291 attached the following image:
YORKSHIRE BORN, YORKSHIRE BRED... |
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| p3druh |
Posted on 13-06-2008 11:35
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This is the point when someone comes in here screaming "The demo is out!"
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"The demo will be out at Xh00 GMT"
CrueTrue, I'm looking in your direction
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 13-06-2008 11:35
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Yeah, I thought so It works perfectly, it seems. |
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 13-06-2008 11:38
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Carlosergud wrote:
Carlosergud wrote:
When i want to download the game and reach the "choose your means of payment," step I have nothing to choose from.
On the screen it says "please choose your means of payment," and that's all.
No Visa or Mastercard or anything like that. Is it supposed to be like that or am I just doing something wrong?
Can any of you guys help me with this? I have attached a screenshot of it.
Try to use a proxy. It worked for AaB-ern. |
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| Mads_0 |
Posted on 13-06-2008 11:39
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Addy291 wrote:
Mads_0 wrote:
By the way, i was able to open and edit the Database with hannes converter (v.2 i think)
You cannot use the official DB editor before you've activated the game. But Hannes works fine :-) Also, i think i stumbled upon a little hint about the demo content while browsing the folders.. go have a look
I can open the database with the official editor. I downloaded the game last night and installed it this morning and wanted to test it, and it works. I haven't tried to save anything yet though.
I've attached a screen just so you believe me (for even more believability, it's of the British riders )
My bad, i tried to launch it from the auotlaunch menu, which i couldn't. Using the executable from the PCM folder works like a charm |
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| knasen |
Posted on 13-06-2008 11:40
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The manual is nice reading |
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