+Wrench Posted May 19 Posted May 19 On my new machine, just ran the install for the 'all is everything SF2 exe", and found the ThirdWire/SF2/ in the /Documents folder -- but where is everything else?? The only thing inside, was a /Screenshot sub-folder. Is this a case it's totally clean and everything has to be added? It's been 20+ years since I started, so I may have forgetted a few things .... (overall, the machine is nice, but I'm really NOT liking the widescreen monitor. Can't find a rez that suits my fucked up eye(s). And gotta turn the damn internal lights off, too. OTH, I did manage to save a few buck by partly disassembling the computer desk) Quote
+Wrench Posted May 19 Author Posted May 19 Damn website, keeps either not loading or double posting ... I'll fix that in a bit here's the machine (just ignore all the crap -- i'm a terrible housekeeper) Quote
+Wrench Posted May 19 Author Posted May 19 https://www.bestbuy.com/site/cyberpowerpc-gamer-supreme-gaming-desktop-intel-core-i7-14700kf-32gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070-12gb-2tb-pcie-4-0-ssd-black/6617076.p?skuId=6617076&src=MG&vehicle=email&jobid=29477&commcode=R_BBY_CustomerJourneySetupSupportProtection_Daily&eut=1571315760&ref=E30C35R01_Gaming&loc=BODY here's the llink to BestBuy, describing it the monitor is a 27 inch Alienware 2 Quote
+EricJ Posted May 19 Posted May 19 10 hours ago, Wrench said: On my new machine, just ran the install for the 'all is everything SF2 exe", and found the ThirdWire/SF2/ in the /Documents folder -- but where is everything else?? The only thing inside, was a /Screenshot sub-folder. Is this a case it's totally clean and everything has to be added? It's been 20+ years since I started, so I may have forgetted a few things .... (overall, the machine is nice, but I'm really NOT liking the widescreen monitor. Can't find a rez that suits my fucked up eye(s). And gotta turn the damn internal lights off, too. OTH, I did manage to save a few buck by partly disassembling the computer desk) C:/Users/your name (not the Public folder)/Saved Games/Thirdwire/Strike Fighters Game Quote
+daddyairplanes Posted May 19 Posted May 19 13 hours ago, Wrench said: and found the ThirdWire/SF2/ in the /Documents folder -- how the f..... it should all be in saved games like usual. but its been 5 years since i last set one up from scratch, and the memory aint any better than you at 20 so 13 hours ago, Wrench said: Can't find a rez that suits my fucked up eye(s). did you look for eye relief features? the three white frame screens in my FB post have a few things that are supposed to help the eyes out. low blue light, low flicker, and "eye ergo tech". the little one on top is a legacy monitor that i've had for 9 years off course, not using the screen primarily for pron also helps the eyes for all others, hopefully tOK will have a new rig show off end of week (knock on wood FedEx dont funk it up) 1 Quote
Nightshade/PR Posted May 19 Posted May 19 26 minutes ago, daddyairplanes said: off course, not using the screen primarily for pron also helps the eyes You mean there's other stuff on them internetz???????? 1 Quote
+Wrench Posted May 19 Author Posted May 19 I FINALLY found the mod folders -- did a smart thing for once. Opened the shortcut, and looks in Properties for the pathway. Got so used to having the mod folders ABOVED the /C, I didn't think to look there. Now, just have to run the installer for all them, THEN yank the HD out of the old machine, and use that very cool adapter kit, and transfer all the bits and pieces over. That's gonna take days!! Then, but the HD back in the old machine, and carry on. The eye stuff, is well, a nightmare. Y'all know the right one has had issues since 2013, when my cornea "delaminated" (cell layer seperation), Long story short, there's damage to optic nerve, loosing 30% of the field. They can't do a refraction (measuring visiion) because the distortions of the corneal surface (even after multiple surgeries) . Without the Prose Scaleral contacts (they sit on the white of the eye, not on the cornea as normal ones do) that right eye is just along for the ride. I can see with it, but it 's like an unfocused camera. Quote
MarkEAW Posted May 19 Posted May 19 @Wrench, Not to distract from your last post, but... Wow that computer desk in your photo looks to be the same one I had back in the late 1980's. (Minus the condition of course) :) Quote
+daddyairplanes Posted May 19 Posted May 19 1 hour ago, Wrench said: , THEN yank the HD out of the old machine, and use that very cool adapter kit, and transfer all the bits and pieces over. those adapters are pretty cool shouldnt need saying, but transfer your stuff in bits and pieces, not one whole mass. that way when something screws up, its just that one batch instead of 20 years worth of stuff... Quote
Shaolin Posted May 19 Posted May 19 Something that might help with readability could be the "Scale" entry (right click on Desktop -> "Display settings"). That way you can run higher resolutions with text that can still be (more or less) readable... 1 Quote
+Wrench Posted May 19 Author Posted May 19 Thanks Mark! It's a Sauder that Pat and I bought in the late 80s!!! Believe that baby!! Other than wear and tear, it's still holding up!!! Quote
KJakker Posted May 22 Posted May 22 @Wrench Get your FreeSpace 2 set up as well. There is a Star Wars: Fate of the Galaxy mod in development that I think you will love. 1 Quote
Nightshade/PR Posted June 3 Posted June 3 On 5/22/2025 at 10:42 AM, KJakker said: @Wrench So, how's the new system working out? Quote
+Wrench Posted June 3 Author Posted June 3 Pretty good. Still not fully comfortable with how 11 handles folder structure (10 was easier to find, in my opinion), but it has only been about 2 weeks. The thing is FAST!!! So, overall, I'm liking it! 3 Quote
+EricJ Posted June 3 Posted June 3 Nice, you can only hold onto something for so long, gotta move on and upgrade, cool 1 Quote
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