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[Fender]

Meh, then I don't see much need for the UB version then.  "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," I always say.  As for XBlaze, I guess I'll just wait until they get the kinks out.

Thanks for the replies!

-FendrBendr

[AR~Archon]

XBlaze doesn't show you where (what server) someone is playing, just that they are playing a game.  For the most part, it works for me.  I was kind of surprised it didn't work for others.  I've been looking at implementing a Mac client, but it's slower going than I hoped.  The protocol isn't hard to understand, but I want to be careful to avoid problems with users of the real Xfire client (or the Xfire server, for that matter ).

Daigoro, regarding the screenshot post (here) . . . I lag big time whenever I take a screenshot, for a couple of seconds.  Twice, actually, because I usually have two monitors.  It's really annoying so I refrain from doing that unless I really have to.  I'm not sure if that's specific to the UB version (2.0.2) or my Mac or OS X (10.4.10).

Oh, and w00t!  My name appears in a sticky post now!      

[Daigoro]

Yeah, my screen freezes for a second while the screenshot is taken. It's less if it's of just the window. I think that's independent of which version of Halo you're using.

I'll have to surreptitiously include you in all stickies from now on.    Thanks for the info regarding XBlaze.

[Fender]

I've been playing so long in full-screen mode, I don't know how to go back to running Halo in a window. Anybody know how I can revert to starting up in a window instead of full-screen?

Thanks!

[Daigoro]

Although that won't likely decrease your screen shot times, here's what you do:

When starting up Halo, hold the Command key down. Click the appropriate check box.

[Fender]

Although that won't likely decrease your screen shot times, here's what you do:

When starting up Halo, hold the Command key down. Click the appropriate check box.

Awesome, thanks Daigoro!

[BFM_Edison]

So I downloaded the UB version and got the 2.02 version installed. However, when I try to open it, it tells me to insert my CD, even though it is inserted. I also just tried the normal version for 1.5.2 and it works fine. Do I need to use the UB version and is there a way for me to get it to work?

['Medic]

Yah, you now have to use the disk made from the UB version. You can't use your old disk with the UB version of halo.

I found that out too. Downloaded the UB version, had to make a disk and then use that when I play.

I've heard that a workaround can be done using Toast to burn an image but I don't have the software and I'm too cheap to buy.

-'Medic

[BFM_Edison]

How would I make a disc? The only problem I've seen with the normal version is this black shadow thing that appears on certain surfaces a little distance away.

[AR~Archon]

Insert a blank CD into the CD burner.  Open Disk Utility.  The Leopard version of Disk Utility (Tiger too, I think) has a Burn button.  When you click it, it asks you from the disk image to burn.  Point it to the Halo UB .dmg file you downloaded.  Then pick the burner options and burn it.

I've tried just mounting the .dmg file, but I think Halo is too smart for that.  Somehow it knows it's a disk image and not a CD.

I'm not sure you mean by "using Toast to burn an image", 'Medic.

[BFM_Edison]

I burned the .dmg to a blank CD but it still tells me it needs the CD in.

[Daigoro]

Hey Edison. Check to see you're running the UB version (I mention this as you could have both installed). Then check to see that you have your newly burned UB disc inserted....

Might need to get with you on Vent to troubleshoot.

Did I already ask if you're on Leopard? If so you'll need a new set of macros I haven't posted yet.

[BFM_Edison]

I got macros set up already. Ok, for some reason it's working now, which is kinda annoying >.> Especially since I finished playing. What does it change anyways? Both work on my mac. Why can't I command tab?

['Medic]

Why can't I command tab?

I couldn't either until i played in a window.

-'Medic

[BFM_Edison]

Luckily I can play at the highest res, so I won't lose much from it.