has anyone tried the new motor city online beta?

#1 Hammr

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Posted 23 September 2001 - 10:40 PM

wondering if this works in w2k sp2....thnx

#2 kgeissler

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Posted 25 September 2001 - 12:08 AM

I downloaded it, but am having problems installing it. The setup program keeps crashing. I think it is my box though. I have had other setup programs that would not run.

I ran the setup program on my Win2k Server and it ran fine.

If you download it, make sure to use ftp.ea.com. You get a faster download.

#3 JP-

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Posted 25 September 2001 - 01:27 AM

Yup just downloaded, seems to work fine.

#4 Hammr

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Posted 25 September 2001 - 06:18 AM

very cool! i hope the final version is 100% w2k and xp compatible =)
looks like this could be a great game =)

#5 Slapster

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Posted 30 September 2001 - 09:57 PM

Yeah, you can easily install it and even start it...
...but the real problem is playing it.

Problems:

1. Loging in. Let's just say the success-rate for my being able to log in is below 10%.

2. Lag. Ok, so EA only uses one server on the beta. I pray they realize that this does not work if you, like me, live outside the US...

3. Playing it. Whoopeee.... I got to try it once! ...and that was on the practise run without opponents...

4. It's an EA game... 'nuff said.

No, sadly, it appears that EA has ALOT to fix if they wish to avoid the same fate Anarchy Online got....