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Redemption® Collectible Trading Card Game HQ => Playgroup and Tournament Central => Redemption® Online Gaming => Topic started by: mjwolfe on August 31, 2006, 11:35:19 PM
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Thanks to Gabe Isbell we now have the Faith of our Fathers combined with my Priests and 10th Anniversary expansion as an update to the RTS card list. It also has new scans for all of the FOOF cards. They should be better looking than previous scans!
It's now been repackaged as an update to the base RTS cards and NOT AS AN RTS EXPANSION.
This means that if you've used my previous Priests and 10th Anniversary expansion set, you'll need to update all of your decks that used the expansion. To do this, run the installation (link below) then go into RTS. Edit each of your decks and remove any card whose name is in bold and replace it with the exact same card from the master card list that doesn't have the card name in bold letters. Once all of your decks are updated. Simply remove the old Priests and 10th Anniversary expansion. You won't need it anymore!
http://www.redemptionsocal.com/RTS.aspx (http://www.redemptionsocal.com/RTS.aspx)
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Sweetness! Worked great for me!
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Thanks so much for taking the time to do this and then sharing it with everybody, it's really cool.
Also, any chance you could do the same for the G/H Starters? A CEC expansion file for them already exists, but I don't think anyone's scan the pics. In addition, if you don't have a complete G/H starter set yet, I'd be happy to send you a brand-new, unopened one free of charge.
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thanks dude! and yah i was just commenting on that.
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You're welcome!
I can scan the pictures for the G&H Starters as well. I'll see if I can do it this weekend. I'll let you all know when it's available.
I have the CEC file and the cards, so I'll add the scans.
Hey, would it be better to add them along with the Priests in the same file so that people only have to add one file? Or would you rather have them as two separate CEC expansion files? Or should I make it available both ways?
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I'd go both
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Sweet, Gamer X could probably use these for his expansion, which means all he needs to do at this point is get a couple of functions added into the program for an official release.
*gets all excited* YAY!
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Actually, Cactus just recently sent me some of the stuff I'll need for an official release; though I haven't had time to work on it just yet, what with school and all. I've made some modifications to the program already, fixing some bugs and whatnot, but there are still several things to be changed/added beyond the new cards and their pictures.
Rough estimate: Two weeks?
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Hey, would it be better to add them along with the Priests in the same file so that people only have to add one file? Or would you rather have them as two separate CEC expansion files? Or should I make it available both ways?
I think you should do what's easiest for you, obviously. Having everything in one file might make things slightly easier for people new to downloading custom expansions, but if it would require much extra work, it's probably not worth it.
Sweet, Gamer X could probably use these for his expansion, which means all he needs to do at this point is get a couple of functions added into the program for an official release.
Even given Gamer X's above post, I think (based on past experience) there's still a good chance he might not be able to find time to finish an official release. If he does, great, but if not, at least we'll still have the custom expansions.
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Even given Gamer X's above post, I think (based on past experience) there's still a good chance he might not be able to find time to finish an official release. If he does, great, but if not, at least we'll still have the custom expansions.
Such faith :P
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When I add the expansion there aren't any images attached....
Kirk
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Such faith
It was nothing personal, you're just a very busy guy (and that's a good thing). Creating RTS and then giving it away for free was extremely nice of you, the fact that you take the time to update it at all is just an even more generous bonus.
When I add the expansion there aren't any images attached....
I had a similar problem before I deleted the Priest custom expansion I was already using. Once I did that though, everything worked perfectly.
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Where do you save the images and the Priests EXP file? I deleted my old one and the images still don't work. I can't seem to figure out how to link the file to the images.
Kirk
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worked perfectly ty mjwolfe
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You should place the file Priests.exp in your RTS folder (for example, C:\Program Files\RTS).
Then all of the picture files go in the 'pics' folder that is within the RTS folder (c:\Program Files\RTS\pics). The actual link is in the Priests.exp file. The only thing you should have to do to make the link work is to get the pictures into the folder RTS is looking in as mentioned earlier.
So if you're having problems, go to RTS and select the "Options-->Card Graphics-->Picture Directory..." menu item and make sure that the selected picture directory is "C:\Program Files\RTS\pics" (or wherever you saved the picture files).
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how did you get this?
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I scanned in the cards with my scanner, processed them in batch with Paint Shop Pro X and built the expansion file with the Custom Expansion Creator program that comes with RTS (but I think you might have to download it separately). Then I painstakingly re-checked every entry against the cards to try to ensure complete accuracy.
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you have the whole priest set!!!!!!! and also do you play rts?
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I've only played with my son who was on a different computer in the other room. We learned pretty much how to use RTS ( at least in our own way). I'm looking to actually try to find someone on the boards to play against to learn how to do it over the internet when you can't just yell to them in the other room.
And yeah I bought a complete set of the tall cut cards from JDS (who must have gone to Nats). I wanted them as part of my collection. But I'm still looking forward to the release so that I can get cards that I'll put into my deck.
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when do you want to play? I just found out how to use rts.
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you rock dude! seriously this is great.
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Thank you so much for making these expansions.
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It was my pleasure to be of service!
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ummm... the pics are on my computer... but it doesn't show up within RTS... other then that, though, ITS AWESOME!!!!!!
jeremy
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You need to go into RTS, use the Options->Custom Expansions... menu item and Add... the expansion file into RTS. If that's done, you need to make sure that in Options->Card Graphics the Show menu item is checked and that the pictures you downloaded are in the directory specified in Options->Card Graphics Picture Directory...
Good luck
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YAY its works now! Thanks for the help!
jeremy
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i got the cards but i haven't gotten the priests and g&h pics yet.i'm trying too
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can anyone post it in a form that isnt zipped please, I dont have winzip
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I'll be able to re-post it unzipped sometime this upcoming week. I'll also be adding in the Angel at Shur and Self promos now that I have a copy of both.
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I've just created a new version of the expansion that has added the Angel at Shur, Harvest Time, Self and World Vision promos. I've also packaged it as a Windows installation program that will install the files in your RTS directory as well as set the options in RTS to add the expansion and turn on the graphics. It's now hosted off of a page on our Redemption Southern California Players Guild web site. Let me know if you have any problems with it and I'll try to get them corrected quickly.
Mike
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Thanks mjwolfe! They worked excellently!
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Humph. The installer itself is good however none of the files have the 4 promos which is kinda a bummer cause I was looking forward to testing a deck with Self and Faithful Servant.
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The four promos should be in the files. They show up on my machine with pictures. When you go into the deck editor, do you see any of the card images from the expansions? Their names will be in BOLD. Does the "Priests Expansion plus G and H Starters" show up in the Custom Expansions menu item under the Options menu? What is your picture directory? Options menu, Card Graphics submenu, then Picture Directory?
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I had all the cards from the expansions except for the promo's. yes they showed up. its the normal. and then when I removed the expansion and tried to re-install it it didnt work.
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I don't believe the Elijah picture is in RTS.
Kirk
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The Elijah picture has now been added to the expansions. Just go to my web site and re-run the Expansions installer and Elijah should be there. Let me know if there are any other errors or omissions that I can correct.
http://www.redemptionsocal.com/RTS.aspx
Mike
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Howdy man,
Here's other files that need to be loaded:
Artifacts:
Pot of Manna
Good Gold GC:
Nicanor
Purple GC:
Bartimaeus
Red GC:
Oholiah
White GC:
Shadrach
Blue GE:
Resurrection
Also, is there any way to create the little skull/cross pictures for the teal/orange brigades? You know the ones that are in the deck editor. I was just wondering, thanks again for all your help in update'n RTS!
Daniel
;D
P.S. If you ever want to play mjwolfe, my aim =Daniel TS Red
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Also, is there any way to create the little skull/cross pictures for the teal/orange brigades?
I believe that would be under Gamer X's job title (volunteer work, that is :)). Speaking of which, I wonder what he is up to... ;)
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Will St. Patrick be added soon?
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thanks for the update
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I'm hoping to add St. patrick real soon. I'll let you all know when it is available.
Mike
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If I run the update again to add Elijah, will I have to put in all of my decks again?
Kirk
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Kirk,
Running the install again should not make any of your decks invalid. It'll just add the picture.
Mike
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YES!!!YES YES YES YES YES!!!I GOT IT TO WORK!!!WOOOOOT!!! :) :) :) :) :) :)
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awesome man, super happy for ya. pm me anytime for a game if you see me on the boards.
Daniel
;D
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I just updated the RTS Expansion set to include some missing pictures for the five cards mentioned above and added in the Saint Patrick and Jairus promos. it's still located at:
http://redemptionsocal.com/RTS.aspx (http://redemptionsocal.com/RTS.aspx)
Enjoy!
Mike
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it worked for me. great job.
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The latest updates for the RTS cards are in. See the updated first post in this thread for details or go to:
http://www.redemptionsocal.com/rts.aspx (http://www.redemptionsocal.com/rts.aspx)
Enjoy!
Mike
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Wow, very nice! However, I'm prolly not gonna go back and edit all 60 (or however many??) decks I have built... :P I'll probably just convert them all to text files and then I will still have them around but won't need to keep the expansions if I want to look at them.
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it kind of worked for me there still in bold text but now i have the FOoF pictures!! yay
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If u still have bold text (and multiple copies of some cards in the card list) then u prolly still have some expansions added. Take those off and you should just have one of each card in regular font on the card list.
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Ok... I was hoping I wouldn't have to do this but... I've been getting so many questions about how to install this expansion that... I finally gave up and decided to make the following Picture Guide for you all who have problems with this.
So, here we go!
***STEP 1***
Download the following two files to your desktop (it doesnt make a difference, but it helps for the guide):
cards.txt (http://rts.captainofthehost.com/cards.txt)
RoA_Pics.zip (http://rts.captainofthehost.com/RoA_Pics.zip)
When you do so, make sure you download them like this:
(https://www.cactusforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi189.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz18%2FLambo_Diablo_Svtt%2FRTS%2520Help%2520Guide%2FRTS1.jpg&hash=212125a0a29665300577e5ac408f0838684ea3d7)
***STEP 2***
Once Downloaded, your two files MUST, I repeat MUST look like this:
(https://www.cactusforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi189.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz18%2FLambo_Diablo_Svtt%2FRTS%2520Help%2520Guide%2FRTS2.jpg&hash=b8286925b0770a212ca93ec58c9593b3883e5021)
If they look like Internet Explorer links... something went wrong. Contact me on AIM and I can send you the files.
***STEP 3***
Next, Find your RTS folder. If you used any sort of an installer originally, then follow the following steps.
1. Open My Computer:
2. Go to C Drive:
(https://www.cactusforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi189.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz18%2FLambo_Diablo_Svtt%2FRTS%2520Help%2520Guide%2FRTS3.jpg&hash=ca6dd0790a69678a66a3aaffca083ae11470532f)
3. Go to Program Files:
(https://www.cactusforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi189.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz18%2FLambo_Diablo_Svtt%2FRTS%2520Help%2520Guide%2FRTS4.jpg&hash=e69de3a2806b3bef961c7ea2d3c3a37b2ffebd2f)
4. Go to RTS:
(https://www.cactusforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi189.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz18%2FLambo_Diablo_Svtt%2FRTS%2520Help%2520Guide%2FRTS5.jpg&hash=977aecda72fec9fde664feb6df347188add2596a)
***STEP 4***
Now... let me introduce you to the RTS Folder:
(https://www.cactusforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi189.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz18%2FLambo_Diablo_Svtt%2FRTS%2520Help%2520Guide%2FRTS6.jpg&hash=a53bf02c02ed1090cf3de1149aa200e7c980f06d)
Next to the #1 is the Cards.txt file you will be backing up and replacing.
Next to the #2 is the Pics folder where you will be copying the images.
***STEP 5***
Ok now we will be backing up the old Cards file. This is incase something goes wrong and you need to roll back to your old version. To do this, First create a new folder:
(https://www.cactusforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi189.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz18%2FLambo_Diablo_Svtt%2FRTS%2520Help%2520Guide%2FRTS7.jpg&hash=69d690b05cd2653a81bc98d3f6e5fefa390b5e5e)
Then, Name it whatever you want, and drag the cards file into it:
(https://www.cactusforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi189.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz18%2FLambo_Diablo_Svtt%2FRTS%2520Help%2520Guide%2FRTS8.jpg&hash=05a84aece99eb44611b8e246d36825ceae4d894b)
***STEP 6***
Now, simply copy the Cards File on your desktop into the RTS folder:
(https://www.cactusforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi189.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz18%2FLambo_Diablo_Svtt%2FRTS%2520Help%2520Guide%2FRTS9.jpg&hash=fdbf15eeb8bb91544de2aa57933d9685efc110a6)
***STEP 7***
Next, we will be installing the image files. To do this, first, open up the .zip folder on your desktop, shown next to the folder in this picture:
(https://www.cactusforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi189.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz18%2FLambo_Diablo_Svtt%2FRTS%2520Help%2520Guide%2FRTS10.jpg&hash=3964d67b36368770a31dfc60d51d9d66f3f4c6ac)
Now, select all the images by hitting [Ctrl] + [A], and then copy then with [Ctrl] + [C].
Go back into the RTS folder, and open up the Pics folder I told you about earlier:
(https://www.cactusforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi189.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz18%2FLambo_Diablo_Svtt%2FRTS%2520Help%2520Guide%2FRTS11.jpg&hash=a91e1ddd51226208d15b570a1e7db9a2f3dd64f0)
Copy the images into this folder.
***Step 8***
From here, you should be good to go! Happy RTS'ing!
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You're a saint! A saint!
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I downloaded the pics and it won't even open or allow me to unzip.
I put the cards download into my RTS folder as well. Now I have no cards in the deck builder.
Sean
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Do you know if your computer has WinZip installed?
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Of course it has winzip...
Sean
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I suggest not right-clicking/saving as. Click on the link, as it brings you to another page from which to download the files. I had the same problem at first.
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Well, you should be able to open the .zip then.
Try right clicking it and see if an "Extract All" option is there.
I suggest not right-clicking/saving as. Click on the link, as it brings you to another page from which to download the files. I had the same problem at first.
check my update in step 1.
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This is the message I get when I try to extract the files:
"The compressed folder is empty"
Sean
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This is the message I get when I try to extract the files:
"The compressed folder is empty"
Sean
Ah... thats wierd...
When i downloaded the RoA_Pics.zip... it opened up a 2nd window with a download link that actually worked.
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When i downloaded the RoA_Pics.zip... it opened up a 2nd window with a download link that actually worked.
I got it to work by Tim's method. However, the card information link doesn't give me the download option. It just opens the webpage with the list.
Sean
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thats very wierd how this works for some and not for others...
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What I will do is... once Phil gets back online, I'll ask him if he can host the two files needed.
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Lambo: Look at your links and see if the URLs have a "?attredirects=0" string at the end. If so, delete it. That should allow direct downloads.
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Lambo: Look at your links and see if the URLs have a "?attredirects=0" string at the end. If so, delete it. That should allow direct downloads.
This is what I have:
http://sites.google.com/site/kramerfamilytech/Home/cards.txt
http://sites.google.com/site/kramerfamilytech/Home/RoA_Pics.zip
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Anyone else have a problem with the Rabsaris and the Rabsaris attacks switching card art?
Also, add Windows of Narrow Light. Even if we don't have an image.
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What I will do is... once Phil gets back online, I'll ask him if he can host the two files needed.
Probably what we need to do before that is get some missing cards in there, like Split Altar and other new promos. Also, I'd like to clean it up (the file, that is) and get rid of unnecessary cards. For instance, we really only need one generic lost soul card. It's important everyone get the same version so if Gil can host it with the entire RTS package then that would the ideal way to go.
Thought??
Yeah, my 2nd thought was, once all the promos are added, I will have someone host a complete .zip file of the RTS folder, and they can just download it and replace their old folder (after copying all their decks out)
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Okay, I'll work on it today. I noticed there were some other things to be edited in the file, too. (Anyone look at the SA for The Name of the Lord?! :D )
I'll add the promos that we know about. (Pictures of them would be very much appreciated from whomever has them. :prayer: )
Then I can send it to Phil (mixed him up with Gil last post. :D )
Sound copesthetic?
Sounds good. Until then, this guide works for those who just GOTTA get their hands on RoA. ;)
When the new version is 100% finished, I'll make another guide like this... I have a feeling I'll get at least one person asking how to do it. :D
and LOL at Name of the Lord.
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Please keep the Exodus reference version of Angel of the Lord along with the others if you didn't. Stone Pillar at Bethel is the reason for that.
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thanks,
this worked like a charm.
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Yeah uh... if a Mod would like to sticky this so I don't have to keep it bumped for people to see...
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and LOL at Name of the Lord.
lol, I personally found the brigade on "The Winged Leaopard" more amusing xP
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it isn't working for me. when I click the cards link it brings me to google and then when I click the link there it brings me to HTML file. if I click Save Target to... then it makes a internet file. soooo... can you send it to me via AIM?
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so, did you try ALL of the following?
1) right clicking and clicking Save As on the link posted here.
2) clicking the link posted here, which leads you to the google site and:
(a) right clicking and clicking Save As on the link there.
(b) clicking on it.
If none of these STILL work... but if you do 2(b) and it just displays a bunch of random text... you can do this:
Select all the text being displayed and copy it.
Go to the desktop and make a new text file.
name it Cards
paste all that text into it.
that SHOULD work. if not... just message me @ Lambodiablov on AIM
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I tried all of them. 2B got me a bunch of random text. which program should I use to create the text file? notepad? wordpad? Microsoft word?
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Look at the image for step 5. Just click Text Document instead of Folder.
Make the new file on the desktop or wherever its most conveniant for you.
*Considers writing instruction manuals for a living*
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*Considers writing instruction manuals for a living*
Good ones are very much in need in the I.T. world. ;)
Aww, so you mean manuals like this arent good?
(https://www.cactusforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.engrish.com%2Fimage%2Fengrish%2FShift1.jpg&hash=211d947d1cd5f1c5430cc8b69050a6de9834f6bd)
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So that they show up before the other "white covenants" I assume.
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Join the club. It's flourishing, if I might say so myself.
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Scott, don't remove duplicate cards. Just because you don't use generic lost souls doesn't mean that others don't use them. Same goes for any other duplicates.
Whats the point in having 50 ls to scroll through that all just have different images?
Is there any gameplay difference between one generic soul and another?
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I would say keep one NT soul and one OT soul, but I have no preference. If the card has a special ability (I.E Tables of the Law), please keep all of them.
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When I enter in my decks, I type in the first few letters so that it scrolls to the right part of the alphabetical list; the period messes with that a bit. (I also preferred no icon to a wrong icon, but that's just me.)
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Ok, to all who are having problems with the file downloads... They will be hosted somewhere else by tonight, and the links will be updated. HOPEFULLY It'll work for everyone then.
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Links updated for all who couldnt download them before!
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W00T! THANK YOU!!!!
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(modified) Is this the same as the update from the Southern California site? http://www.redemptionsocal.com/RTS.aspx (http://www.redemptionsocal.com/RTS.aspx)
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Link to the website your talking about?
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(modified) Is this the same as the update from the Southern California site? http://www.redemptionsocal.com/RTS.aspx (http://www.redemptionsocal.com/RTS.aspx)
No, it's an additional update.
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this screwed up my RTS now I don't have the "Evil forces" "Set Asides" and all the colorful labels. it's just a big grey space. If someone can get me a file that can fix it that'd be awesome.
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Not to complain or anything but, How come the card Unknown Nation isn't in here?
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I did... I then clicked custom and I'm wondering what file it was labeled as.
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just click Reset to Default.
Also... to those who are missing cards, I dont know what to tell you because I see them all so far. :-\
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I have clicked Reset to Default. It's like the file randomly dissapeared, but I don't see it in my Recycle Bin either so could somebody please tell me what is needed to download it?
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In your RTS folder there should be a .bmp file called "Backgrnd"
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Whats RoA mean? So, do I need both, or one?
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Both.
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RoA = the new expansion that just got released, Rock of Ages.
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Ok, here is my problem, the text file is not working and I still have 1514 cards instead of 2026(the number of pics) ??? Oh, I am running Vista, if that helps.
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In your RTS folder there should be a .bmp file called "Backgrnd"
hmm... not there. I don't know what happened to it, but if someone could stick a downloadable version real quick it would be much appriecated
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Have you tried reinstalling RTS?
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Have you tried reinstalling RTS?
I could but I don't want to lose all my decks on there.
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Grats on a great walkthrough for people who don't constantly mess with rts files.
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If they look like Internet Explorer links... something went wrong. Contact me on AIM and I can send you the files.
Lamborghini_diablo
Does this mean there are more files, or the same files over AIM? There is still no response from my deck editor, even after shutting down my computer.
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IT WORKED FOR ME!! YAY!
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If they look like Internet Explorer links... something went wrong. Contact me on AIM and I can send you the files.
Lamborghini_diablo
Does this mean there are more files, or the same files over AIM? There is still no response from my deck editor, even after shutting down my computer.
Same files... try the downloads now. I got them uploaded somewhere else that works every time.
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Lol i forgot to say Thank You. Thank You!!
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Have you tried reinstalling RTS?
I could but I don't want to lose all my decks on there.
You could copy your .dek files somewhere else and then reinstall, and then put them back.
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***STEP 3***
Next, Find your RTS folder. If you used any sort of an installer originally, then follow the following steps.
1. Open My Computer:
2. Go to C Drive:
(https://www.cactusforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi189.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz18%2FLambo_Diablo_Svtt%2FRTS%2520Help%2520Guide%2FRTS3.jpg&hash=ca6dd0790a69678a66a3aaffca083ae11470532f)
HELP!!!!!!! I'm not seeing the red arrow anywhere on my system.
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HELP!!!!!!! I'm not seeing the red arrow anywhere on my system.
:D Cmon man... you dont have the newest Windows XP Arrow edition?
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I got the backround. thanks
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I've come to quite like the standard one.
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what's with Glamdring, The One Ring, Godzilla, Jaws and some of the other random cards? you can't use them in RTS but they're there.
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what's with Glamdring, The One Ring, Godzilla, Jaws and some of the other random cards? you can't use them in RTS but they're there.
I'm pretty sure Gamer X made those as examples for his Custom Expansion Creator.
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Yeah, I saw those briefly when working on the .zip folder, but decided they wouldn't hurt anything.
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You are a devious, wicked little critta. I thought you were a manager though? Afraid an even HIGHER-up manager would look over your shoulder? ;)
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I'm pretty sure Gamer X made those as examples for his Custom Expansion Creator.
CEC? is that in RTS? and how do I have access to it?
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I don't have access to RTS at the moment, but check the Start Menu or the menus within RTS. If you look for it, it shouldn't be hard to find.
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So did anyone ever successfully edit the text file to include Windows of Narrow Light? I think I missed that update somewhere in here.
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are there any new RTS updates and if there are where can i fnid them
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You don't need to post the same thing in both threads. Consult my guide for any updates you need. However, the RoA updates were down last night... so I am not sure if they have been fixed or not.
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thanks
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Sorry, they will be fixed tomorrow morning.
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The latest update I have has 2133 cards, is there a newer update? I know it has been a while, that is the only reason I ask.