cracked disk...outta luck?

parro · 05-12-2006, 03:06 PM

I am playing SOA -> TOB and have just started chapter 6 (SOA). I opened my laptop bag after a roadtrip and found my TOB expansion disk cracked

I guess that's what I get for cramming that thing in the coach class overhead bin a bit too hard...

Is there a way I can continue my game with my SOA disk in the drive or am I just SOL? I just ordered a new TOB package from EBAY, but I wanna play now!!!!

I am assuming that the answer is a resounding NO, but I thought someone might have a workaround until I receive my new TOB package.

Thanks!!

[ 05-12-2006, 03:08 PM: Message edited by: parro ]

Xen · 05-12-2006, 03:34 PM

You could try a no-CD crack. I mean it's totally adjustable in your case. I know that back in the days you could send the CD to BioWare and they replaced it. I do not know if that is still the case tough.

Telepath · 05-12-2006, 08:20 PM

Did you do a full install?

timothy trotter · 05-12-2006, 09:43 PM

i dont know if its the same for tob, but i did a full install of SOA, and i still need to have disc 2 in the drive to be able to play the game

True_Moose · 05-13-2006, 02:55 AM

BioWare should still be able to replace it. There are also places around who will fix cracked CDs. Try calling a gameshop and ask them if they know of a place that can fix them - it'll cost more money than sending it to Bioware, but it shouldn't take too long. [img]smile.gif[/img]

parro · 05-13-2006, 08:19 AM

Thanks guys. I didn't know that Bioware would replace a cracked disk...that's some great customer service! Oh well, I guess I'll just have to wait for my package to arrive if I want to continue this game. I've never tried a NO-CD hack, so I'm a bit leery to try one in the middle of a game.

By the way, yes I did do a full install, but it always requires me to have the TOB disk in to start the game. Same goes for stock SOA installs (disk 2, I think).

Thanks again for the replies!

thetruth · 05-13-2006, 08:36 AM

@parro

Have you tried running the game with the Disc 2 already in your CD-ROM ?
At least for me,the ToB disc is required only if I try to run the game with any other Disc than Disc 2,so maybe it could work for you too.At least it would allow you to finish the SoA part of the game.

parro · 05-14-2006, 11:45 AM

Thanks thetruth!! Disk 2 works!! Don't know why I didn't try that before..had a brainfart, I guess.

Kyrvias · 05-14-2006, 01:03 PM

heh... brainfart...

05-12-2006, 09:43 PM	#4
timothy trotter Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: December 29, 2004 Location: south australia Age: 43 Posts: 603	i dont know if its the same for tob, but i did a full install of SOA, and i still need to have disc 2 in the drive to be able to play the game __________________ Nobody expects the Spanish inquisition!<br />You will stay in the comfy chair until lunchtime, with only a cup of coffee at 11!

05-13-2006, 02:55 AM	#5
True_Moose Gold Dragon Join Date: June 18, 2002 Location: Wolfville, NS / Calgary, AB Age: 37 Posts: 2,563	BioWare should still be able to replace it. There are also places around who will fix cracked CDs. Try calling a gameshop and ask them if they know of a place that can fix them - it'll cost more money than sending it to Bioware, but it shouldn't take too long. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ [img]\"http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/true_moose/Siggy.jpg\" alt=\" - \" />

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05-12-2006, 03:06 PM	#1
parro Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: August 17, 2004 Location: Earth Age: 55 Posts: 10	I am playing SOA -> TOB and have just started chapter 6 (SOA). I opened my laptop bag after a roadtrip and found my TOB expansion disk cracked I guess that's what I get for cramming that thing in the coach class overhead bin a bit too hard... Is there a way I can continue my game with my SOA disk in the drive or am I just SOL? I just ordered a new TOB package from EBAY, but I wanna play now!!!! I am assuming that the answer is a resounding NO, but I thought someone might have a workaround until I receive my new TOB package. Thanks!! [ 05-12-2006, 03:08 PM: Message edited by: parro ]

05-12-2006, 03:34 PM	#2
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 37 Posts: 8,554	You could try a no-CD crack. I mean it's totally adjustable in your case. I know that back in the days you could send the CD to BioWare and they replaced it. I do not know if that is still the case tough.

05-12-2006, 08:20 PM	#3
Telepath Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 4, 2006 Location: Sweden Age: 51 Posts: 39	Did you do a full install?

05-13-2006, 08:19 AM	#6
parro Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: August 17, 2004 Location: Earth Age: 55 Posts: 10	Thanks guys. I didn't know that Bioware would replace a cracked disk...that's some great customer service! Oh well, I guess I'll just have to wait for my package to arrive if I want to continue this game. I've never tried a NO-CD hack, so I'm a bit leery to try one in the middle of a game. By the way, yes I did do a full install, but it always requires me to have the TOB disk in to start the game. Same goes for stock SOA installs (disk 2, I think). Thanks again for the replies!

05-13-2006, 08:36 AM	#7
thetruth Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: June 11, 2005 Location: Greece Age: 44 Posts: 38	@parro Have you tried running the game with the Disc 2 already in your CD-ROM ? At least for me,the ToB disc is required only if I try to run the game with any other Disc than Disc 2,so maybe it could work for you too.At least it would allow you to finish the SoA part of the game.

05-14-2006, 11:45 AM	#8
parro Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: August 17, 2004 Location: Earth Age: 55 Posts: 10	Thanks thetruth!! Disk 2 works!! Don't know why I didn't try that before..had a brainfart, I guess.

05-14-2006, 01:03 PM	#9
Kyrvias Lord Ao Join Date: May 15, 2005 Posts: 2,092	heh... brainfart...

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