Subj: Update and Working(?)work around 95-07-20 00:35:16 EDT
From: Vanth
This is an update on my last post and contains a "work-around" that looks like it may actually work. Those of you who still own the game check it out and post results here please.
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>jluebke377@aol.com (JLuebke377) wrote:
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>>>Today I received an e-mail reply from an SSI support tech to whom I had
>>>written concerning the Panzer General save bug. According to him, SSI is
>>>"attempting to fix the problem with a new release."
>>>
>>> Wendell
>>
>>Did he give any indication how one will know whether or not the copy
>>they're about to purchase has been fixed or not? I've actually put off
>>buying this title for this reason . . . .
>>
>>Jeff
>No, the quoted line above was his entire comment about the matter. It will
>be interesting to see how SSI handles it. IMHO, Crystal Dynamics set the
>standard by replacing existing buggy Horde CD's for free and placing a subtle
>sticker near the UPC on boxes containing the updated version. The SSI tech
>did give the work-around, which I repost below for the benefit of Panzer
>General owners who haven't yet discovered it on their own:
>: 1. Before saving the game, select the 'Delete a file' option.
>: 2. The delete a file listing reflects the accurate order of all saved games
>: (including non-panzer gerneral games) currently in memory. Panzer General
>: games must be saved in Slots 1,2,3, or 4. Carefully note the slot of the
>: savegame you wish to overwrite with your current game.
>: 3. Without deleting the savegame, exit the 'delete' menu.
>: 4. Select the 'Save Game' option.
>: 5. Select the slot position that corresponds with desired slot from the
>: 'Delete a file' screen. Ignore the savegame name in the slot as it will
>: not be accurate. Panzer General will prompt you with an alert box "Do you
>: with to delete noted game?". Select YES and your game will be saved in
>: that slot and will overwrite the previously noted game.
