Let's say I have this friend...who doesn't read directions very well...and downloaded v 1.04 without patching to 1.03 first...my friend tells me that everything seems to be working fine now [:D]

BTW...my friend humbly apologizes for his stupidity[:D]

OK. I tried that. I'm not that technical, but I'm using Device Manager to look for the best version of my audio and video driver. Hopefully, that's the best way to do it. This is all that I'm getting when I try to play....

I finally got the game today. When I try to play a new game, it freezes and I can't shut it down normally [:@]What gives?????? Has anyone else experienced this problem? BTW I patched to 1.04 right after install.

Sixth try...made it to 60%.

Stopped at 2%. Grrr.........

I can't download the game. It starts to download, but it stops...there it goes again...frozen at 36%. This is really getting annoying. What is going on?

<t> Thanks again everyone. I bought FPG yesterday. I read a couple of the AAR's, and now I'm like a kid on Christmas day. I can't wait to start playing. I've always wanted to try war/strategy gaming. Hopefully, this game fits the bill.<br/>
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Will the game come already patched (purchased cd ...

Thanks Robert. If I download this game, can I burn a copy for backup? Is the online manual readable?

BTW. I am truly impressed with the level of support here.

<t> Thanks for the suggestions everyone. World at War or FPG? Which one would you recommend for a beginner? I was originally looking at World at War, but I read a couple of reviews that seemed to imply that it was fairly complex. I was a huge fan of Panzer General I (will someone please make a ...

<t> Is this a good game for a beginner? I'm looking for a good tbs game that is relatively easy to learn. I purchased the Operational Art of War a few years ago and quickly became overwhelmed [X(]. I don't have time for steep learning curves - I'm actually typing this one-handed with my 10 mo old ...