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This most recent gameranger update is the greatest thing I have seen in a long time.  It is really appreciated Evill.

OK, heres the bad news.  Included is a link to the updater for 1.0.3.  When I run it, the updater claims that my version is unable to be updated, and suggests I already have the update.  Well, I don't. (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~damnr6/yabbse/YaBBImages/wallbash.gif) Why does this occur, how can I update my program?

Voodoo and I already tried changing permissions, so that isn't the answer.  I am pleased to accept all suggestions, just so long as they are on topic. ;)

Maybe your GR version is already updated.  I know my version updated automatically when I logged on GR.

I know many of you out there are having a problem updating your version of Ghost Recon to 1.0.3.  First off, I highly recommend reinstalling the game from the CD, or .dmg file.  If you all remember, there were a few updates to GhR: (Panther 10.3 users please read notice at the bottom of this message.)

?   1.0.1
?   1.0.2b (beta)
?   1.0.2   (final)

If you ever updated to the beta version, you will probably notice that you have 2 GhR app files.  Here's the problem.  Both versions are 1.0.2, but one is the beta.  Update 1.0.3 will not update the beta version, but it won't tell you that, it will just tell you it is already updated.  Bull shit of course.  You have to install the 1.0.3 update with the final 1.0.2 final.  Some of you might be confused as to which one is which, and some of you have the app file in another folder and don't know it.  Like I suggested before, reinstall the game, and then use these links at the bottom for installing the updates.  Good luck to all.  By the way... this will most likely solve the teamspeak issues in the game.  We figured it out in .::|N|, so I'm sure it will work for everyone else.

I recommend downloading one file at a time because they are confusing in label.  Download the first file, install it, download 2nd file, install, and then 3rd file.  If you download all at once, they are all labeled GhostReconUpdate, not by their version number.  Keep these .sit files for future reference if needed.

?  This file will update your original from 1.0 to 1.0.1 : CLICK HERE! (http://planetmirror.com/pub/macgamefiles/aspyr/GhostReconUpdate.sit)
(If you are using a browser other than Internet Explorer, you might have difficulties with the link I have provided and it will time out without downloading the desired file.  Try to use this ftp link provided below, or use another browser for downloading these files.)
ftp://ftp.aspyr.com/pub/GhostReconUpdate.sit

?  This file will update 1.0.1 to the final version of 1.0.2 : CLICK HERE! (http://downloads.planetmirror.com/pub/macgamefiles/aspyr/Ghost_Recon_1.0.2.sit)
(If you are using a browser other than Internet Explorer, you might have difficulties with the link I have provided and it will time out without downloading the desired file.  Try to use this ftp link provided below, or use another browser for downloading these files.)
ftp://ftp.aspyr.com/pub/Ghost_Recon_1.0.2.sit

?  This file will update your final version of 1.0.2 to 1.0.3 : CLICK HERE! (http://www.GameRanger.com/GhR_Updater_103.sit)
(Currently, I do not know of any other site that has this download.  If this link does not work, try looking for it through a search engine.)

Good luck to all.  I hope I have helped out with the confusion!

.::|N| Noto

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A test was run at approximately 10:20pm EST = 3:20am GMT.  12 premium members, including Evill at one point, tested the In-Game-Voice-Communication.  All-Speak and Team-Speak options work perfectly fine in Random and Non-Random games.  Everything worked completely fine, except for Evill's connection being dropped.  Other than that, it works! Thanks Evill!
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*For all Panther OSX 10.3 users*
In-Game-Voice-Communication is not supported under 10.3 Panther at this time.  As most of you know, there were two updates for the current In-Game-Voice-Communication to work properly: An automatic GameRanger update, and a link to download version 1.0.3 for Ghost Recon.  I'm sure Evill is aware of this problem, and it will cease to be an issue once the retail version of Panther 10.3 is available to the public.
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He means the update to Ghost Recon.

Noto found out that if you updated to the 1.0.2b (the beta version) a while back, then the 1.0.3 version won't work.  You need to update to the 1.0.2 latest release, that's on Aspyr's site.

Hope that helps.

EVERYONE GO TO THIS THREAD!!!

http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~damnr6/yabbse/index.php?board=3;action=display;threadid=4919

This hopefully explains everything for all of you!

.::|N| Noto

Actualy noto.... its says its the 1.0.3 update but if you read the version # or the readme file for the update its the 1.0.3 AND the 1.0.4 update

Ghost Recon/Desert Siege
for Mac OS, version 1.0.3


Mac OS Specific Notes
Added support for GameRanger voice communication team channels.
Fixed a problem where re-hosting a multiplayer game would fail.
Clicking "Back" from the Join Waiting screen now returns directly to GameRanger.
Unwanted outside users are now prevented from breaking into (IP joining) GameRanger games.
GameRanger can now force full-screen mode to prevent cheaters modifying game files after the game has been launched.

That's the only thing I see in my read me file for 1.0.3.  If you use the 'ol Cmd+I option to get info for a file, you can pick the installer, the actually GhR app, and the Read Me file, and they all say 1.0.3.  I wasn't aware of a 1.0.4 update and I have not seen such a beast.  I'm sure a 1.0.4 update, or something like it, will rear it's head once Panther is out on the market.

.::|N| Noto

How does Evil prevent from IP joining? that whould really interest me!

Well, whenever a game is hosted through GameRanger, there is a default password set to the game.  You were able to see this password if you joined and then backed out to the multiplayer screen in Ghost Recon, but the recent 1.0.3 update keeps this password hidden by taking you back out to the GameRanger room.  If you were to try to IP join a game, you would have to have this hidden password, which you have no clue of since you will never see it.  The password consists of 8-10 (?) letters and would be nearly impossible to "guess" or "hack".  I suppose if you have a ton of time on your hands, and the room stays open long enough, you might figure out the password.  It's pretty simple from a programming standpoint, and it goes a long way to keeping unwanted guests from clogging up your servers.

.::|N| Noto

Nope, that was the old method.


I haven't activated the new method yet, but it doesn't use passwords. GameRanger GhR games and manual GhR games are like completely different net games with the new method. They won't even see each other.

Scott.

I was talking about the GhR update... (had my update switched) its 1.4

Oh BTW... Evill can you make the mouse button assignable for the voice chat. I have tried the logitech driver to get it to bind keys to the mouse and it makes me loose function in a few buttons.

I've got a HUGE problem for the moment...

Everytime I play ghost recon, my game crashes after a few games and then my router freezes and resets...

This has been happening since the new update came out.
Can anyone help me pls, because I'm not able to cb like this.

I've got a Belkin router and in OS 9 everything seemed to work correctly, but in OS X it keeps crashing  :( (I've got 10.2.8 but updated one)

I think I'm gonna do a clean install of ghost recon, I hope it works...
But any suggestions are welcome!

Sent

My GhR updater installer said 1.04 as well.....

I have been using 2 buttons on my Logitech and they are working fine.

I setup two buttons for page up, page down keys and use them for voice chat I have used them fine.

As for the update it is 1.0.3 but the PC code is version 1.4. If you go to your GhR icon in the finder you will see it says 1.0.3.

Ross

Ok, I did a clean install of my ghost recon, updated one by one...

And its not working, my router still freezes and I lose my connection!
I noticed when I had nf on, when the router froze my netfone gave an error, telling me that my OS resetted the network. What does this mean?

I also opened the specific ports on my router that ghost recon asks for.

I never had a problem with my router before, but now with the new update I have one...

(I have another problem, does anyone know how to set up a scroll wheel in OS 9 in ghost recon? I have a wireless microsoft mouse and it works fine in OS 9, but I lose my scroll wheel in ghost recon... So I?m not able to zoom in and out with the wheel, I have to use the buttons. :(  )  :(  ???  >:(

Ross.. i tried using the logitech software to bind the buttons to keystrokes and i can do that.. but then my scrole when button (when you push down the scrole wheel stops working)

That makes it almost impossible for a buddy that plays on a PC to join your hosted GR game!  Why must you do this? or have I missunderstood this?

The key words that Scott uses are "I haven't activated the method yet", so I take it as it's still the same as it was 2 weeks ago.  All your PC buddy needs to do is go to Multiplayer in the main menu, select Internet tab, and then enter your IP address.  Your game might not be shown since GhR sometimes does not show you this.  Your friend can click on 'Get Info' or simply join your game.  This is what you need to do as a host.  When you are hosting, select Edit Server which is above the chat window.  Then select the Server tab.  You need to make sure that there is nothing in your password field.  If there is something there, erase it.  Then your buddy will be able to join.

I hope that clears things up.

.::|N| Noto

Can anyone pls help me??? Read my posts!

Any network specialists? Is it OS X that makes my network crash? is it my router? is it Gameranger?

I can play in OS 9 without any probs so it isn't my router...

OS X or Gameranger?
 ??? ??? ???

Sorry Sentinel.  I can't help you on this one.  Try asking .::|N| juGGLa or .::|N| DIESEL.  They know a bit about the inner workings of OSX.

.::|N| Noto

Sentinel,

Even without drivers, most mice will still work on any OS.  Scroll wheels and left click are so common that the OS has that kind of stuff already built in.  You really only need the specific mouse drivers for extra buttons, such as right click, sroll wheel click, thumb click, etc.  I would suggest downloading the most up to date driver possible for your mouse, or download the drivers for a mouse just like it, maybe Logitech instead of Microsoft.  Once you have these drivers, it will be located in your System Preferences application in OSX, or in your extensions manager in OS9 (sometimes you have to drag the extension file into the extension folder for the application to properly work after a reboot).  You can locate theapplication in Control Panel in OS9.  Find me online about your mouse woes and maybe we can find something for you.  As for your router, I have never had a router, and I really have know clue about them whatsoever.

.::|N| Noto

NOTO i tried the l8test driver software for my logitech mouse and actualy lost the use of some buttons. even after they were set up w/ the driver software.

Tnx for the advice Noto, but I've already installed the microsoft drivers (I even got the latest update from the website). So now my scroll wheel works in OS 9, but still doesn't work in Ghost Recon. But I will try your other suggestion:


Tnx again, I hope I get this sorted...

And I'm thinking of reformatting my other computer... Maybe the first OS X 10.2.8 update screwed some of my priviliges on my network.

ooo how interesting, so now they sell ghost recon on the net and distribute it in .dmg files. because no sane human would waste his time creating a cd image and  then mounting it everygame, and waste his hd space when he may just use the cd, which is neatly packed in his store boat case and hidden away inbetween his pretty little book shelf, right noto?  ;D

What is the point of your post smoke??? Start another flame war? This discussion is for ppl that have problems with the new gameranger update... If you don't have any then fuck off and go to some other post where you can have fun bitchin of ppl.

And I am probably one of the insane ppl using a disc image, because I have a 120 Gig HD with enough space, because then I'll never forget to put my cd in. And when I have to reinstall ghost recon because I used some kind of bad mod. I don't have to wait for my damn slow dvd-player to read the files. I can use my disc image... Is that so insane??? Hmm, guess not.  >:(

To Noto: I installed every possible driver for my mouse, I even installed a damn shareware program that I can't get rid of. And nothing seems to work. I can't add special buttons to the Ghost Recon application, which is an option in my mouse prefs... I think I'm gonna buy a Logitec this weekend, to solve my probs. And for the OS X part, I'm gonna reformat my HD of my other comp. See if it helps, if it doesn't I'll report back here... or I'll try to talk to one of your guys.

Sent  ;D

smoke-

plenty of people back up their cd's as .dmg files. don't assume the worst. cd's get worn out. they are too soft. they scratch, get lost, melt, collect dirt, and generally crap out over time. having a digital back-up is key. and I'm pretty sure the liscensing agreement allows you to make a backup copy.

btw- thanks evill. premium keeps getting better and better. totally worth it.

I'm not sure what you're getting at ?asso?k.  I would much rather play off my .dmg than having to put in the CD every time I want to play GhR.  And yes, it is packed neatly on my pretty little book shelf, along with many other things.  Do you have mp3's on your computer, or do you pop in your original CD's every time you want to listen to music?  

Anyway, I find it much easier to use the .dmg, and for those of you out there who need to reinstall, you might as well make a GhR.dmg backup.  You wouldn't want to have to reinstall and find out your "working" CD of GhR, doesn't.  If you're smart, you would at least make a copy of the CD so that you do not have to use the original.

In closing, I do not appreciate your insinuation that I stole GhR.  You have made similiar accusations towards my questions of compatibility of Panther stating that, "how would you know? panther isn't out yet, or did you find it on some euro website?".  There are currently many people out there who already have Panther.  If you were a beta tester, guess what, you probably got a working copy of Panther from Apple, and I don't mean Juan the janitor.  So in the future, you can pretty much shut it, and no ?asso?k, I cannot help you to try to figure out how GhR can work with OS8.6.  Try updating to OS9 perhaps.  That should solve all your problems... at least with computers.

.::|N| Noto

since yesterday I have been experiencing problems with GR.  Everytime I tried to boot up GR, it crashes.  The only thing I can do is throw away the GR prefs and start from scratch.  After I set up GR with my account this run smootly, unless i quit GR and boot it up again- same problem.  I have downloaded GR and tried from there same thing- set it up - works fine- restart GR- crash.
Ghost recon has been updated like it said in the thread a couple of days ago and no trouble there.
Can someone explain plz (don't wanna go thru the whole setting up GR over and over again.

KGB,

     What OS are you running?  Do you locate the GR files in the same place everytime, or do you move it after installation?  Do you meet the system requirements for running GR?  Have you tried to rewrite anything in the GR code?  Are you using outside mods to enhance GR, or interact with it?  Does the GR file say it was modified during the time it was open, or was it last modified when it was created?

Try going through this list, if you haven't already resolved this issue.

.::|N| Noto

Hi guys if you still have troubles updating GR read my old tutorial from my Articles section. It is still valid for the latest patch!

How to update Ghost Recon (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~damnr6/tet/fullnews.cgi?newsid1044021795,59817,)

Bye,

Mauti

Ok maybe I should have specified more that I have trouble with Gameranger (GR),
not Ghost recon (Ghr) my mistake sry.
I'm running latest OS 10.2.8.
I have a dual 876 processor.
Troubles started since I installed new versions of quicktime and I tunes.
I have Clean installed Ghost Recon twice already. (following specific steps From Noto (ty))

Go to Utilities in ur applications folder and open disk utility. Then run repair diskpermissions at least 3 times untill you get no errors.

I have done it once  already and ran drive 10.
I'll run disc utillities once more (or 3 times)
tnxs

The 1.0.3 update is suppose to be able to update a 1.0.1 or 1.0.2 update, so you shouldn't need to install 1.0.2 after a clean install, just 1.0.1 then 1.0.3.

Could someone make this sticky?

I just re-installed GhR and spent 5min looking for this thread. It could be usefull for others too.. .

Sorry for the bump.

all these links are dead... i need to find 1.0.1 so i can update to 1.0.3 but i cant fin d it anywhere

Hi Spanke,

it seems Fileplanet deleted all files or is modifying its structure. At all I haven't received a notification by them and I have to get in contact with their tech support. Weird. Well I have uploaded the patch to this server and updated the link to the 1.4 patch(which can be applied directly to the 1.0 version). If you need anything else let me know.

http://www.damnr6.com/macmods/grpatch.shtml

If you have troubles updating this article (http://www.damnr6.com/tet/fullnews.cgi?newsid1044021795,59817,) may help.

Bye,

Mauti

thanks alot man