Install Error - Bad Disk

[Placatio]

I'm getting "A decompression error has occurred (#6). Read/write failure" on Snd251.wav. When I hit Retry, it repeats the error. "Ignore" moves to Snd252.wav, and I get the same error there.

Help? Do I have a bad disk. Very disappointed, since I was hoping to get no sleep at all tonight

[Gil R.]

Sounds like it, but I'm not one of the technical experts. (You'll have to wait for Erik, Greg, or one of the other Matrix people.)

I take it that you're following the installation instructions precisely?

As for staying up all night, reading the manual will take a few nights. Of course, it might put you to sleep right away...

Good luck with your problem.

[Placatio]

The instructions were just to pop in the disk and follow on-screen.   Snd251.wav is about 80% through the process.  I'm sort of wondering if I'm not getting a message to put Disk 2 in for some reason.   I tried that in one of my attempts, but it asked me to put Disk 1 back in.   I'll wait for a tech guy to see the post.

[Placatio]

I finally just hit "Ignore" on the sound files that wouldn't load.  I think I'm going to try the game (probably have to go rename the sound folder "nosound" like some do on purpose anyway.  I was missing 16 of the 300+ sound files, but I'm not sure if the game will crash looking for them if I don't play without sound. 

At least I SHOULD be able to play

[Gil R.]

Okay, keep us posted.

[Erik Rutins]

Hi Placatio,

Sorry for the late reply. Yes, that sounds like a bad CD. If you e-mail me at erikr@matrixgames.com with your Order # I'll make sure a new one is sent out to you ASAP. Did you also purchase the download version? If so, you should be able to download a new installer through www.findmyorder.com.

Regards,

- Erik

[Placatio]

Unfortunately, I bought it based on reviews that I'd read and didn't realize I could buy it right from Matrix, so I had purchased it through an Amazon (Re)seller. Hopefully the bulk of the money goes to you guys and the creators!

I won't make that mistake again.

I played the game last night using Quick Combat - Basic Game and had no problems, despite the missing sound files. I assume it would be Detailed Combat where they'd be used, judging by the .wav files before and after.

Had a fun couple of hours with the game and realized how little I understood the mechanics, but I'm starting to get it. Erik, I emailed your support and got rapid, knowledgable, and friendly responses, even though I didn't buy it in the right place. He/She emailed me the sound file I was stuck on, but I am still missing fifteen of them. I asked him/her if it would be possible to get the rest, but I'll understand if it's against policy. I'd hate to go back for a new disk for a few sound files (cost of shipping).

I'm typing all this in case someone else reads before they buy - buy it directly from Matrix!

Gil, thank you, too for the response. Like the community/company here already!

[Gil R.]

Placatio,
I'm glad to see that things are working. If any of the game mechanics are giving you trouble feel free to post some questions.

[Erik Rutins]

ORIGINAL: Placatio
Had a fun couple of hours with the game and realized how little I understood the mechanics, but I'm starting to get it. Erik, I emailed your support and got rapid, knowledgable, and friendly responses, even though I didn't buy it in the right place. He/She emailed me the sound file I was stuck on, but I am still missing fifteen of them. I asked him/her if it would be possible to get the rest, but I'll understand if it's against policy. I'd hate to go back for a new disk for a few sound files (cost of shipping).

If you don't get the sound files from our support, please e-mail the list to me and I'll send them to you.

[Tactics]

Hi Berliner!
 
You're such a dork. I've been posting matrix links for years, and this is how repay us.....Amazon. [:-]

[Placatio]

Guilty as charged.   I've been to the site to check out WitP and others when you've referenced them, but I was deeply into other games at the time.   Now that I've had a taste (played until 1 AM last night and took Richmond!), I'm hooked on Matrix.
 
Thanks, Erik.  As soon as I have Tactics convinced to buy it, he was my backup plan [:D]