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Buck

Hey folks, I've been away in Costa Rica for a couple of years. Heading back to California in September for a month. Looking forward to playing D3 again. I'll have to use my sons computer there and I'm sure it doesn't have a game port. Please put me down for one if you're still taking orders. Thanks!

Buck

I've been away for awhile, but it seems like there used to be a little program for adjusting all the setting for the 3D Pro. Is that still being used?

Buck

Thanks folks, got to play some Skybox, Pyroglyphic and Fury today. Too much fun, I've missed playing this game :) Looks like the only way I can get back to a functional dsktop after quitting D3 is setting the desktop to the same resolution as I play in the game and choosing the option of maintaining ...

Buck

Thanks guys, seems functional now. Although the graphics seem to deteriorate a litle with time. Problem now is when I exit Descent I end up with a nonfuntional desktop. Some odd resolution that is tiled. I'm using a Toshiba M45-s2692 laptop. The video is onboard Intel 915GM/GMS chip which I'm sure ...

Buck

OK, got the stick and installed the software. Initially software recognized the stick and all was well. But when I reboot, the software no longer see the joystick as connected. Went to System/Hardware and the stick was disabled. Reenabled it and it seems to work fine in the game although I haven't ...

Buck

Ah hah! Thanks Krom

Buck

When I set up my pilot in D3 what joystick do I choose for the Logitech 3D Extreme?

Buck

Thanks for the advice and info folks, guess I'll give it a try.

Buck

Back in the States for about 6 weeks with my laptop and want to play some online D3 (It's been a long time). I'm looking at the Logitech Extreme 3D. I like the idea of the 8 way hat since I used to use the good ol' sidewinder 3D Pro. Any comments advice?
Any tricks for setting it up in D3?

Buck

Thanks folks, really appreciate the info.

Buck

Hello folks, question about making DVD backup copies. I´m using a Phillips DVD burner, DVD decrypter for decoding, either Pinnacle Instant copy or Nero 6.6 .´Also using Ridata DVD R DL discs. Is there a way to assure that the layer change occurs at the same point on the copy as the original DVD.

Buck

I can mass tag in both Media Player and Itunes but they don't change the tag in the source files unless I pick something like genre. Both Itunes and Media player have a tag called "Category" which I can change in the program but they don't update the source file in My Music which is what I want to ...

Buck

Just got a copy of the best 500 songs since 1960. I've added a detail column called "category" in both Itunes and music folder in explorer and in Windows media player. Is there a way to change this information directly in explorer so it will be recognized and listed under the same column in both ...

Buck

I received a flat panel monitor with my Dell. I remember hearing that there were problems playing D3 with flat panels. Is there a way to minimize the tearing with this type of monitor.

Buck

Not sure what did it but having it in the the Startup menu seems to have fixed it most of the time. I also followed the instructions on the Microsoft site. Thanks for the advice folks.

Buck

Having a heck of a time finding a site with levels. Please point me in the right direction

Buck

Tried putting it in the start up menu but alas.....this is really frustrating. It said OK once and now I can't get it to do it again and I really want to play Descent with this joystick. Wah!

Buck

Xamindar your right, after a while it did show connected. Weird. Thanks for the post.

Buck

Just got my new Dell which came with a Soundblaster Audigy 2 ZS. Processor is Pentium D 830 with dual core processing 3.0Ghz, 800FSB. It didn't come with the little gameport dongle but it did have the pins for connecting one. In Device manager Creative Game Port is listed. I purchased a game port ...

Buck

Anyone know if there is a functioning header on Dell's version of the Audigy 2 ZS for the Midi/Joystick port bracket that comes with the retail version of this same sound card. I'd like to be able to just purchase the port bracket from Creative rather than replacing the entire card. The bracket ...

Buck

Thanks folks, I'll probably be back with more questions when I actually try to use the software.

Buck

Thanks, look forward to playing online again

Buck

Thanks folks, anything out there that does dual layer. I don't mind paying something for a program that has some bells and whistles

Buck

Not sure if this topic is taboo or not. Getting a new computer with a DVD burner and would like to backup some of the DVDs I've purchased over the years. What's the most cost effective program?

Buck

Back in the States from Costa Rica for a little while and have ordered a new computer. When it gets here one of the first things i"m going to do is load D3 and get the Sidewinder 3D Pro working. The last time I played D3 online was over PXO with the 1.4 patch. I've got a feeling things have changed ...

Buck

Thanks folks, really appreciate the help

Buck

About to purchase a new monitor and would like to get one of the flat panels. Many moons ago when they first came out I seem to remember that they were not good for gaming (Descent 3). Is that still the case? Anything I should look for or avoid? Thanks

Buck

Wow! Great work. I'm about to but a new Dell that comes with the Audigy 2 sound card and presumably the little cable that allows you to attach the 3DPro.
I was under the impression that the 3DPro did work with WinXP from another thread. Am I missing something?

Buck

Thanks folks, for all the info. Looks like no ones using Intel processors any more. Any reason at all to choose them over AMD?

Buck

Thanks for the ideas folks. Like Readyman I've got several 3D Pros laying around and would like to use them. I've got an old Soundblaster Live. Can I get the 3D Pro (including 8 way hat) to work with Win XP and and a newer system? How did you do it Unix?

Buck

So what do you guys recommend for a motherboard, memory, processor, video card for under $800. Can you use the 3D Pro with any of the new systems?

Buck

I could use a little help in upgrading my system. Finally gave up on trying to find a motherboard to replace my old Abit BE6II-Rev2. Abit no longer supports or repairs them. Interestingly I received notice of a class action suit from owners of these motherboards because of the capacitors which were ...

Buck

Thanks again for all your help. Talked to ABIT today and the BE6II Rev2 is still under warranty. I believe because of continuing capacitor problems. I just need to send them the bad MB and $7. Hopefully the new one will last longer than the old one.

Buck

Installed the drivers, and no better. WAH! DVD's, other movies play fine. Must be something unique to the game.

Buck

I tried that and I agree this is probably a sound issue not video. Computer has onboard Realtek AC97 sound. I downloaded latest drivers from realtek but I'm a little afraid to use them since they're not from Toshiba.

Buck

New laptop has an ATI Radeon Mobile 7000GP with 64Mb shared DDR, Pentium 4 Mobile 2.8Ghz, 760Mb RAM. When playing Neverwinter Nights the between scenarios movies are jerky. These same movies if played alone run fine. Any ideas how I can fix this?

Buck

Thanks for the help folks. The Soyo board looks interesting. I'd sure like on with ATA/100 support though. I would also like to be able to overclock with software. Please let me know if you think of anywhere else to look and I'll post back if I find something.

Buck

Hey folks, I'm back in the States for a couple of months and trying to find a motherboard for my ol' computer. I need one with 5 PCI slots, AGP and a slot 1 for 750Mhz Pentium III. Any ideas where to look, I'm not having much luck.

Buck

Well, looks my my mother board has bitten the dust and it's time to upgrade since finding a slot 1 motherboard is a bit of a problem these days. Presently I have a dysfunctional Abit II Rev 2 motherboard, 3 ATA 100 hard drives, 512 Mb Dimms memory, Voodoo 5 5500 video card, Soundblaster live sound ...

Buck

So if I need a new motherboard, what do you suggest so that I can still use my Sidewinder 3d Pro. I'd like to be able to upgrade to a pentium 4 also and use the 3dfx voodoo 5? What operating system will allow me to use these items?

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New Joystick?

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Tearing With Flat Panel Monitor

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Want to Play D3 Again!

New Monitor

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