Playing BF2 with no disk in the drive

[camper.]

Re: Playing BF2 with no disk in the drive

Hmm that looks like a discussion on what not to do. Whether I can actually be bothered to go through the steps is another thing...

I've been using mini-images for years, no problem at all.

You won't get banned and it can't get detected most of the time either.

[Metal Knight]

Re: Playing BF2 with no disk in the drive

there is nothing illegal about using a virtual disk image, and it works perfectly fine, i've been using a bf2 disk image since I bought the game and have never had PB troubles

ah yeah its just that disk imaging has been given a reputation for illegal activity with piracy and all - but if you've had no probs thats good - i may do it.

but doing it your way takes up double the amount of space it would take usually - no?

[Stormy{CAN}]

Re: Playing BF2 with no disk in the drive

but doing it your way takes up double the amount of space it would take usually - no?

Hmm let's see. I'm using a mini-image I made myself and it takes up a grand total of 2.5MB on the hard drive. As far as that goes I have a folder with mini-images for all the games I have installed (9 ATM) and the size of the entire folder is only 150MB.

I also have 3 virtual drives loaded through Alcohol, with 3 images loaded all the time and it only takes a few seconds to change to another if not already loaded. BTW your quote from Tweakguides is all good but,

http://bf2.totalgamingnetwork.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108824

explains the difference between a mini-image and a ***** crack far better.

[=98=]

Re: Playing BF2 with no disk in the drive

Okay, Anni, you seem to be computer retarded (no offense )

There is both a cd-crack (Cracked .exe file) and a mini/full size image.

The cd crack (cracked .exe file) DOES get picked up by Punkbuster because the creator has illegally changed the code in the .exe file.

The mini image is completely legal, and is not picked up by Punkbuster. This is because no files have been edited, you are using a legitimate key.

I always have my full size BF2 back up mounted in Alcohol so i don't have to get out my disc each time, potentially scratching it.

[Metal Knight]

Re: Playing BF2 with no disk in the drive

There is both a cd-crack (Cracked .exe file) and a mini/full size image.

The cd crack (cracked .exe file) DOES get picked up by Punkbuster because the creator has illegally changed the code in the .exe file.

The mini image is completely legal, and is not picked up by Punkbuster. This is because no files have been edited, you are using a legitimate key.

I always have my full size BF2 back up mounted in Alcohol so i don't have to get out my disc each time, potentially scratching it.

i know all about cracks etc. i was just saying about the cracks being affected in game - by all means read the quote i pasted...but i didnt say in my words that imaging was illegal - i said it has a reputation for assocating...blah blah (im sure u can read :P)

oh and:

Okay, Anni, you seem to be computer retarded (no offense )

that is surprising and slightly demoralising to hear =( as i am at university studying computer science in the top 4th university for computer science in the country =/

[Chevy-SS]

Re: Playing BF2 with no disk in the drive

I'm glad there are ways to beat this. I think it's friggin' crazy to have to keep the CD in the drive. They've got me registered via the CD Key #. What more do they want?

Imagine if Microsoft forced you to perform WGA validation and also keep your main install disc in a drive every time you wanted to use Windows? That's what EA is doing here, and it's just nutso....................

[Metal Knight]

Re: Playing BF2 with no disk in the drive

I'm glad there are ways to beat this. I think it's friggin' crazy to have to keep the CD in the drive. They've got me registered via the CD Key #. What more do they want?

Imagine if Microsoft forced you to perform WGA validation and also keep your main install disc in a drive every time you wanted to use Windows? That's what EA is doing here, and it's just nutso....................

lol thats actually a good way to put it!...i think EA are really -.-

[Stormy{CAN}]

Re: Playing BF2 with no disk in the drive

Imagine if Microsoft forced you to perform WGA validation and also keep your main install disc in a drive every time you wanted to use Windows? That's what EA is doing here, and it's just nutso....................

Not just EA but almost every game publisher out there.

[Metal Knight]

Re: Playing BF2 with no disk in the drive

Not just EA but almost every game publisher out there.

i think they shoulda done it like Valve and run for eg CS without CD through Steam - dont get me started on steam though :P

[Stormy{CAN}]

Re: Playing BF2 with no disk in the drive

Oh please do, just to re-affirm why I refuse to install any game that uses or has anything to do with Steam. :laugh:

[Metal Knight]

Re: Playing BF2 with no disk in the drive

Oh please do, just to re-affirm why I refuse to install any game that uses or has anything to do with Steam. :laugh:

haha xD

i looooooooooove counter strike but i HATE steam -.- it is SUCH an annoying piece of *dot* *dot* *dot*....it really does get to me, im glad i dont have to deal with it for now - playing bf2....but you wouldnt belive some of the problems i used to get with it. the most recent one was it didnt detect that i have actually bought the games i installed on it...so it tells me to go out and buy them !! ahhh!