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by fyrebird68
Fri Jul 19, 2013 4:27 pm
Forum: Battle Academy : Tech Support
Topic: Community Scenarios not available on my home PC
Replies: 1
Views: 738

Community Scenarios not available on my home PC

I downloaded the community scenarios on my laptop and began a PBEM game (Auld lang Syne) with a friend. I wanted to continue it on my home PC, but I don't have the community scenarios available for download. (D/L button not visible at the top).

Any advice?
by fyrebird68
Wed Jun 26, 2013 1:22 am
Forum: Battle Academy : Tech Support
Topic: Cannot connect to PBEM
Replies: 15
Views: 1962

Re: Cannot connect to PBEM

I removed the exceptions for BA from both my firewall and from my virus protection. Rebooted and now it works! I did not re-insert the exceptions. I have no idea what the problem was nor how it is working at the moment - BA should be prohibited. Oh, well, I'll be using it regularly, so I'll pop back...
by fyrebird68
Mon Jun 24, 2013 4:10 pm
Forum: Battle Academy : Tech Support
Topic: Cannot connect to PBEM
Replies: 15
Views: 1962

Re: Cannot connect to PBEM

No. I will try that and get back to you.

Would uninstalling and reinstalling the game be a possible fix? Since I bought it as a download, I would need your help in locating the install authorization code. Let me know
by fyrebird68
Sun Jun 23, 2013 2:46 pm
Forum: Battle Academy : Tech Support
Topic: Cannot connect to PBEM
Replies: 15
Views: 1962

Re: Cannot connect to PBEM

I use AVG. I have been using it for about a year. I added BA.exe to the list of exceptions but it didn't make any difference. The firewall portion of the software is not in use. I tried temporarily disabling the AVG software (it has a function to do that, I presume just for this type of activity.) N...
by fyrebird68
Sat Jun 22, 2013 1:19 am
Forum: Battle Academy : Tech Support
Topic: Cannot connect to PBEM
Replies: 15
Views: 1962

Re: Cannot connect to PBEM

I checked my firewall settings. "C:\Program Files\Slitherine\Battle Academy\BA.exe" is listed in the allowed exceptions. There is also a checked box that should give me a message if a program is blocked. I have not seen any such message. I rebooted the computer and the DSL modem. No differ...
by fyrebird68
Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:26 pm
Forum: Battle Academy : Tech Support
Topic: Cannot connect to PBEM
Replies: 15
Views: 1962

Re: Cannot connect to PBEM

Would downloading a scenario cause this to change?
by fyrebird68
Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:09 pm
Forum: Battle Academy : Tech Support
Topic: Cannot connect to PBEM
Replies: 15
Views: 1962

Re: Cannot connect to PBEM

The game plays fine - just can't get to PBEM.

Out of my depth there. Can you give me a hint what I'm looking for and where?
by fyrebird68
Fri Jun 21, 2013 5:18 pm
Forum: Battle Academy : Tech Support
Topic: missing infantry?
Replies: 5
Views: 914

Re: missing infantry?

pipfromslitherine wrote:There isn't really any specific reasoning for it, it's just the way the script has been written. I mourn with you for your lost men :)

Cheers

Pip

:lol:
by fyrebird68
Fri Jun 21, 2013 3:25 pm
Forum: Battle Academy : Tech Support
Topic: Cannot connect to PBEM
Replies: 15
Views: 1962

Re: Cannot connect to PBEM

Windows XP on desktop. (My other computer is running Win7)
by fyrebird68
Fri Jun 21, 2013 1:46 pm
Forum: Battle Academy : Tech Support
Topic: Cannot connect to PBEM
Replies: 15
Views: 1962

Cannot connect to PBEM

(realized I originally posted in wrong forum - this is a re-post.) BA has stopped connecting for online play. Worked fine up to last week. I now get the message "playing offline" when starting the game, and if I try to connect I get the message "MISSING_IDS_CONNECTION_FAILED". I ...
by fyrebird68
Fri Jun 21, 2013 1:31 am
Forum: Battle Academy
Topic: Cannot connect for PBEM
Replies: 0
Views: 475

Cannot connect for PBEM

BA has stopped connecting for online play. Worked fine up to last week. I now get the message "playing offline" when starting the game, and if I try to connect I get the message "MISSING_IDS_CONNECTION_FAILED". I am able to access the internet for other things (I connected to her...
by fyrebird68
Tue Jun 04, 2013 7:31 pm
Forum: Battle Academy
Topic: WW2 wargaming and tactics - a new book
Replies: 19
Views: 5602

Re: WW2 wargaming and tactics - a new book

Axis and Allies was my bridge from Squad Leader to computer gaming. It was the first game that my son and I both liked. (BTW we are regular opponents in BA)
by fyrebird68
Wed May 22, 2013 7:22 pm
Forum: Battle Academy
Topic: Manual Additions
Replies: 49
Views: 58574

Re: Manual Additions

I would like to see a list of ranges (in squares) for all weapons. For example, I don't know where to drop my mortar so that it'll reach that pesky AT gun but stay out of range of those infantry.
by fyrebird68
Tue Apr 30, 2013 1:10 am
Forum: Battle Academy
Topic: Would like comprehensive manual
Replies: 6
Views: 1402

Re: Would like comprehensive manual

I've never contributed to a wiki, but I would like to try. As I discover things about certain "counters" (AFV, squad, weapon, etc.) I could add to a body of knowledge. Maybe you could grow a manual in that manner.
by fyrebird68
Mon Apr 29, 2013 2:40 pm
Forum: Battle Academy
Topic: Would like comprehensive manual
Replies: 6
Views: 1402

Would like comprehensive manual

As a veteran SSI board gamer from the 60s (Squad Leader and others) I really appreciate deep documentation on how a game works. I have read the on-line manuals and wikis for BA, but they strike me as "quick-start" type of documentation. (A Squad leader manual was 100 pages long!) I realize...
by fyrebird68
Thu Mar 07, 2013 3:49 pm
Forum: Battle Academy
Topic: How to change my password?
Replies: 2
Views: 724

Re: How to change my password?

That got it - thank you thank you thank you!

Bob T
by fyrebird68
Thu Mar 07, 2013 2:57 pm
Forum: Battle Academy
Topic: How to change my password?
Replies: 2
Views: 724

How to change my password?

I had to ask for a new password (forgot!). :oops: Got the email with the new password. I was able to get back in to the board, but I can't find where to change my password to one I can remember. My search found one poster who said to use the "edit settings" button, but I sure can't find th...
by fyrebird68
Mon Feb 04, 2013 8:28 pm
Forum: Battle Academy : Tech Support
Topic: new user - Battle Acad stuck at splash screen
Replies: 3
Views: 1748

Re: new user - Battle Acad stuck at splash screen

I think I figured it out. I took my office computer home and it works. Must be something blocking it from getting out through the firewall.

Is it possible to play BA without connecting to the internet?
by fyrebird68
Tue Jan 29, 2013 3:19 pm
Forum: Battle Academy : Tech Support
Topic: new user - Battle Acad stuck at splash screen
Replies: 3
Views: 1748

new user - Battle Acad stuck at splash screen

The website directed me to this forum for tech support. I am reluctant to post since my program is not even working yet, but I was not permitted to send a PM.. I purchased the program last night. I installed it on my home PC last night but did not run it. I installed it on my office PC this morning,...

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