[Why is NOLF not available on Steam?]

Anyone have an idea why NOLF games are not available on Steam?

[NOLF source code setup]

Ok, I was able to compile the game and play the game with the compiled binaries without a problem after using Service Pack 6 and the DirectX SDK (Didn't say 8)

It worked... which is great. The readme file indicates that service pack 3 and DirectX 8 SDK are required but like I said, I'm getting by with the newer updates.

 

I got what I needed from these links:

VS6 Service Pack 6

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=9183

DirectX SDK

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=10368

 

One caveat, during the installation of Service Pack 6, I ran the setup file and it failed because it couldn't find a setup file. I renamed the file, sp698ent.stf to acmsetup.stf which solved the problem as described here: http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.php?721925-Problem-installing-VB-6-0-Service-Pack-6-on-Win-7-32-Bit-Embedded-PC

 

Hope this helps anyone else, and thank you to everyone who offered help.

[NOLF source code setup]

So does anyone know where I can get Visual C++ 6 service packs 4 and the DirectX 8 SDK ?

I've managed to get my VC6 on a newer machine since my last post.

 

The first link posted is no good anymore and the second link doesn't contain VC6 service packs.

[NOLF source code setup]

Only service park 6 can be found there. Can anyone confirm if the source still compiles with service pack 6? service pack 4 is required by the nolf source. I'm not sure if there would be any problems with service pack 6.

[NOLF source code setup]

I need the service packs for visual c++ 6. It's really hard getting a hold of those in 2013. I also need the directx 8 SDK.

[NOLF source code setup]

Hello,

 

I have always wanted to work on a mod for NOLF; however, the legacy environment required to do so has always been an obstacle. I need some 2013 guidance on setting up the source code for development. This isn't 1999 or 2001 anymore. So there are challenges present that are not covered by monolith initial installation instructions.

 

I have in my possession visual studio 6, I.e., I have visual c++ 6.0 I have to port it to a newer machine and then update it to the right service pack and directx sdk. Does anyone out there know how I can update VC++ 6 in this day and age?

 

Thanks

[What's the difference between NOLF and Game of the Year Edition]

 

Yeah I can't believe that both the PS2 exclusive missions and the Rest and Relaxation mission weren't combined into one ultimate Nolf game. They should have been included in the GOTY edition. The PS2 version also had a secret shooting area in "A man of Influence Scene 5" (aka Scene 3 in the PC version) as well as a pen dart weapon which also should have been included.

 

I actually have the PS2 version and tried putting it into my PC to see if you could do something with the data files, but they are in .IRX format and I can't find a program that can open those. According to "http://filetonic.com/blog/2008/07/10/irx-file/", "There isn't really a way to open an .irx file without the device originally intended to open it. There are two main uses for .irx files-- GPS devices and PlayStation 2 games."

 

But if you are up to the challenge you could try figuring it out. I'd like to play those missions on the PC possibly as mod files or even better, if you can include them at the right time in the campaign! But I don't even know if that's legal though.

Yeah, I don't think it will be that easy to read a ps2 disc from your computer. What you found out about the format is interesting. I don't know much about .irx format.

Makes me wonder which is easier, to ask monolith for a release of those maps or to crack the ps2 disc.

[What's the difference between NOLF and Game of the Year Edition]

I have the GOTY edition now. There was no prima strategy guide in it. I bought a pre-owned copy of course. I don't see how they could've fit a game guide in such a small box...

 

Oh and I found a youtube clip of that mission with Cate as a thief.

 

That's a shame if we can't play those PS2 missions on the PC. How hard can it be for one of us to port those 3 missions over ourselves.

[What's the difference between NOLF and Game of the Year Edition]

The Game of the year edition included an extra mission and some multiplayer maps. Other than that they are the same game.

 

 

Cool, but Monolith never released Game of the Year edition levels to the public over the years or what? It'd do the game justice just to feature the maps in an update.

[What's the difference between NOLF and Game of the Year Edition]

What is the difference between NOLF and NOLF Game of the Year Edition?