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saken41

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Disc scratches
« on: August 16, 2007, 16:40:09 »
I can't help it :'(, I worry about my Ship Simulator 2008 disc (CD) all the time... scratches scratches scratches... :'(
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Ship Sim

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Re: Disc scratches
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2007, 19:50:07 »
Pu it in a padded zipped case and store it in a safe place. ;)
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saken41

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Re: Disc scratches
« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2007, 19:58:52 »
Thank you :), as long as the SS08 disc works, I guess it's just fine :).
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Gertjan

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Re: Disc scratches
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2007, 20:00:12 »
copy the cd and use that one, store the original in a safe place with your serial.
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Ship Sim

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Re: Disc scratches
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2007, 20:09:52 »
Quote from: Gertjan on August 16, 2007, 20:00:12
copy the cd and use that one, store the original in a safe place with your serial.
Also a good Idea. Or If you get the download you could store it on a CD and your computer. ;)
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saken41

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Re: Disc scratches
« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2007, 20:20:02 »
Quote from: Ship Sim on August 16, 2007, 20:09:52
Also a good Idea. Or If you get the download you could store it on a CD and your computer. ;)

I bought my on EB Games here in Gothenburg.
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andy_m

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Re: Disc scratches
« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2007, 20:40:51 »
You do realise the game runs without the CD dont you?

Regards,
Andy
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saken41

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Re: Disc scratches
« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2007, 20:51:23 »
Quote from: andy_m on August 16, 2007, 20:40:51
You do realise the game runs without the CD dont you?

Regards,
Andy

Yes, but without the disc, I carry it with me in a backpack where ever I go! I do that with all games I like, taking them with me everywhere. Well... my CD-drive can still read it, that's the main thing I guess, as long it works, but scratches have always annoyed me :'(, always... I can't stop worry :'(!
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Orinoco

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Re: Disc scratches
« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2007, 20:58:56 »
You should see EA discs, I don't know what they're made of but it must be cheap. I'm very careful with all of my things - but my BF2142 disc looks damn awful these days.  :'(
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saken41

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Re: Disc scratches
« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2007, 21:00:56 »
Quote from: Orinoco on August 16, 2007, 20:58:56
You should see EA discs, I don't know what they're made of but it must be cheap. I'm very careful with all of my things - but my BF2142 disc looks damn awful these days.  :'(

I'm on your side there :), you have my support, I know how it feels to worry about game disc's :'(, awful...
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Hudizzle

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Re: Disc scratches
« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2007, 21:39:14 »
Ahh, I'm in luck. I bought the download  ;D

But, many of my other games are not so lucky..
Countless games of mine are no longer usable due to scratches. DVD movies as well. I'm very irresponsible when it comes to discs. But it seems they could be more scratch resistant...
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saken41

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Re: Disc scratches
« Reply #11 on: August 16, 2007, 21:41:22 »
Quote from: Hudizzle on August 16, 2007, 21:39:14
Ahh, I'm in luck. I bought the download  ;D

But, many of my other games are not so lucky..
Countless games of mine are no longer usable due to scratches. DVD movies as well. I'm very irresponsible when it comes to discs. But it seems they could be more scratch resistant...

I'm the most careful on earth with the discs I like, SS08 for example, I panic everytime I see a scratch on 1 of the discs I like :o...
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Stuart2007

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Re: Disc scratches
« Reply #12 on: August 16, 2007, 22:54:48 »
I had a deep scratch on my old msfs discs and they polished out using a kit bought at the local pc retailer. Stop worrying.

If you're carrying all your fav discs around with you all the time... you need help ;)

Stu
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saken41

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Re: Disc scratches
« Reply #13 on: August 16, 2007, 23:00:55 »
Quote from: Stuart2007 on August 16, 2007, 22:54:48
I had a deep scratch on my old msfs discs and they polished out using a kit bought at the local pc retailer. Stop worrying.

If you're carrying all your fav discs around with you all the time... you need help ;)

Stu

You're right :), the SS08 disc works, every time I put it in the CD-drive, it works :).
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Captain Spencer

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Re: Disc scratches
« Reply #14 on: August 17, 2007, 16:11:02 »
I wonder if VSTEP would replace your disc if you sent the damaged one to them? This doesn't involve me as I bought the download version. I'm always going to backup my setup file though.
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saken41

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Re: Disc scratches
« Reply #15 on: August 17, 2007, 18:15:35 »
Quote from: CaptainSpencer on August 17, 2007, 16:11:02
I wonder if VSTEP would replace your disc if you sent the damaged one to them? This doesn't involve me as I bought the download version. I'm always going to backup my setup file though.

So far my Ship Simulator 2008 disc works fine :), I'm currently playing Titanic: Adventure Out Of Time :D.
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Stuart2007

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Re: Disc scratches
« Reply #16 on: August 20, 2007, 10:54:21 »
Quote from: CaptainSpencer on August 17, 2007, 16:11:02
I wonder if VSTEP would replace your disc if you sent the damaged one to them? This doesn't involve me as I bought the download version. I'm always going to backup my setup file though.
Don't quote me on this, but I would be very surprised if they didn't- provided they were satisfied that you had a licence key.

However, once, back in the dark ages (before many of you were born) I had a commodore 64 with 'stealth fighter' (silly name as the f19 was never a fighter...) anyway, Microprose replaced the tapes for me as I wore them out... after handling charge though, it was only a couple of quid less than the new box price.

Stu
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[RWP]DJM

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Re: Disc scratches
« Reply #17 on: August 20, 2007, 10:56:30 »
Quote from: Stuart2007 on August 20, 2007, 10:54:21
However, once, back in the dark ages (before many of you were born) I had a commodore 64 with 'stealth fighter' (silly name as the f19 was never a fighter...)

Careful, showing your age now my friend :P
* [RWP]DJM keeps quiet about what systems he 'used to' own ;)
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AlexKall

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Re: Disc scratches
« Reply #18 on: August 20, 2007, 11:34:17 »
I have never worried about a disc, they can take more beating then you think.  ;)
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Re: Disc scratches
« Reply #19 on: August 20, 2007, 11:47:00 »
Quote from: AlexKall on August 20, 2007, 11:34:17
I have never worried about a disc, they can take more beating then you think.  ;)

Well, my 'Scream 3' DVD has just broken on me :'( and I look after my discs like they are gold ::)
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saken41

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Re: Disc scratches
« Reply #20 on: August 20, 2007, 12:06:15 »
My Titanic Explorer, I found it :D!!!
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Captain Spencer

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Re: Disc scratches
« Reply #21 on: August 20, 2007, 12:43:34 »
Well I have Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 which is a great game and somehow I put a small crack in the disk. Sometimes it would run and other times it would not. However I contacted Atari to see if they could replace the disk if I sent them my authentic broken one and they refused. I was furious because it's like they don't care about their customers. It wasn't the fact that I had to buy another disk as I could get one off eBay for about £4 but the fact that they refused on the spot and didn't ask any questions  :'(
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Stuart2007

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Re: Disc scratches
« Reply #22 on: August 20, 2007, 12:51:20 »
Probably because the replacement disc is so cheap to buy new...

I had the same thing with MSFS- they refused to sell a 1998 version (I asked early 2002) which I wanted for the concord (not the missing E ;) )

They refused (ok- there was a new version available) but the reason for it 'it includes the twin tours in New York... and it is a risk that terrorists may use that version for training). Not meaning to be disrespectful, but banning the version AFTER the attack...

Stu
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Orinoco

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Re: Disc scratches
« Reply #23 on: August 20, 2007, 12:51:44 »
Quote from: CaptainSpencer on August 20, 2007, 12:43:34
Well I have Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 which is a great game and somehow I put a small crack in the disk. Sometimes it would run and other times it would not. However I contacted Atari to see if they could replace the disk if I sent them my authentic broken one and they refused. I was furious because it's like they don't care about their customers. It wasn't the fact that I had to buy another disk as I could get one off eBay for about £4 but the fact that they refused on the spot and didn't ask any questions  :'(

EA replace broken discs - but it will set you back £7.50 (and your original disc) and a SAE. This wouldn't be too bad, if their discs weren't such poor quality to begin with. Like DJM, I treat my discs like Gold, but the way my BF2142 disc looks these days, just from playing it... :'( :'(
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Orinoco

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Re: Disc scratches
« Reply #24 on: August 20, 2007, 12:52:39 »
Quote from: Stuart2007 on August 20, 2007, 12:51:20
Probably because the replacement disc is so cheap to buy new...

I had the same thing with MSFS- they refused to sell a 1998 version (I asked early 2002) which I wanted for the concord (not the missing E ;) )

They refused (ok- there was a new version available) but the reason for it 'it includes the twin tours in New York... and it is a risk that terrorists may use that version for training). Not meaning to be disrespectful, but banning the version AFTER the attack...

Stu

There are mods for all versions of Flight Sim that put them back in any way.  ::)
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