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Freespace 2 - Jazz - 08-14-2008
I know that lots of people play Freespace. And i would like to try it out. problem is, much like freelancer, its a very old game and I havent the feintest Idea where to buy it or how much it costs. any info like this, or other things like recommended mods and such would be very helpful. Thnx.
Freespace 2 - Cyro - 08-14-2008
Hm... you prefer to buy it? Err... Isn't it shareware already?
EDIT: Well, I have no idea, so I'm asking too... If it's not... then I may be playin it a little *cough*illegal*cough*... *Quickly deletes his Freespace 2*
Freespace 2 - Turkish - 08-14-2008
The source code to FreeSpace 2 was actually released some time ago and was adopted by a community of open source programmers and is now in a state of development and enhancement to bring it on par with the current standard of games.
Source Code Project
FreeSpace Open Installer
Now I may be off on a few points, its been sometime since I last investigated FS2 but those links should give you the general idea.
Freespace 2 - Jazz - 08-14-2008
I couldnt figure out how to get the stupid open installer to work.
Cryo, how did you get it? I can try that way.
Freespace 2 - Turkish - 08-14-2008
It should just be a matter of running the Java executable and allowing it internet access to download the game resources :S
Freespace 2 - Jazz - 08-14-2008
I tried, I ran it (and I have cable internet so its always connected 24/7) and I even told it where to put the files. But once it gets to the laast screen where it downloads and installes it but it just sat there like a stick in the mud. Any other ideas?
Edit: oh, I didnt tell it to run as Admin, that ruins everything on Vista
Freespace 2 - Turkish - 08-14-2008
I'd say that might have been your issue, I'd suggest attempting it again.
Freespace 2 - Jazz - 08-14-2008
No dice....:(
Im trying it again with the version that dosent use Java
Freespace 2 - mjolnir - 08-14-2008
somewhere on their forums I downloaded a complete cd with idiot-proof installation
EDIT: But that was 1.5 year ago
Freespace 2 - Jazz - 08-14-2008
Couldn't find "M"'s CD install. And had no dice with the windows installer. Im now registering with their forum so I can ask the experts.