LtLaszlo

Thank you all for the kind words and condolences.

to inform you that my wife of almost 32 years passed away on April 22nd after our long battle with lung cancer. She was laid to rest this past Saturday, April 26th. She was originally diagnosed in 2017, and in August that year had her right lung's upper lobe removed. She was good after that surgery for over four years, and in fact returned to work for a time and attended two XI Fest - the one in Niagara Falls, five or six weeks after her surgery in 2017 and the Fest in South Carolina in 2019. In 2019, Wildthing even arranged a birthday cake for her and we celebrated, since the S. C. Fest was during her birthday weekend! She also attended the Gatlinburg Fest in 2016 (her favorite one, though she loved them all)! She loved to travel, so always on board for the Fest. But ultimately, the Chemo and Radiation was not working, and you can take only so much of both. We knew it was coming, and she was on full time oxygen and on a lot of pain medications and last six months, but her passing has been difficult nonetheless. Our two sons are still at home with me, so we are staying busy and are adjusting to living without our lady in the house. https://www.tctimes.com/news/obituaries/debra-ann-brumar/article_a0f57aeb-b755-4fa1-b97c-f19cd2efb46b.html First two pics, Glenwood Springs, Colorado 2013; family photo Florida 2014; Balcony pic, Gatlinburg XI Fest 2016 and last is Niagara Falls 2017:

Yes, so very sad to hear this news. Beer had been a long time member when we joined way back when COD2 had a full time, busy CTF server. And we recently started seeing him again in our COD2 TDM server on the weekends. Also played W@W on occaasion. Was always enjoyable to play with, and yes, a good player. He started our infamous "Cheeks" thread in the forums. LOL. RIP Jim.

Sorry for the loss of your furry friend, Eric!

Unless I am missing something, this server is not working. I had a different IP address from the last Fallen memorial, and it still shows up. The address above shows up, but with a question mark for the game type and it never connects. Was anyone else able to connect? I saw nobody in this server. ?? Nor any updates here on the game.

Thanks, Pain! Appreciate the time and efforts to keep it fun! Look forward to new maps after a few weeks go by, as well as tweaking for those "shit maps"! LOL. Note, not Windows list of shit maps!

Yep, except "Sauvicto". ? What the hell is that?!

So sad to hear this about yet another long time COD2, XI member. As many know, I can relate, since my wife has been battling lung cancer for 7 years. Some of you met her at two of three XI Fests since. The last three years has been stage 4, as it's moving around (she get's radiation again next week for four new, small growths). But like Ted has had to do, it's an ugly battle and my prayers and best wishes go out to him and his family (no fun for them either!). God be with him!

@KamikazePit Lost my hard drive, so upgraded to an SSD, which is great! However, since old COD2 CD installs don't work (direct 7 issue), installed via Steam as I did previously, but had the "black screen" issue below. This corrected it first time! Back in business, so thanks again Kami for this info I found in old comments (thought I'd seen something before). Like the last few years with old drive, multi only started with headset on. If not plugged in, game just closed, no error. But don't care so much about that one, since I always use headset (surround sound). Likely because I don't have an external microphone - only on the head set. Follow the instructions step by step. Start the Call of Duty 2 single player mode and create a new profile. Quit the game and return to the desktop. Open your Steam folder "C:\Steam\". Now copy the file "Steam.dll" and "Steam2.dll". Open the game directory where you installed Call of Duty² "C:\Steam\steamapps\cmmon\Call of Duty²\". Paste here the .dll files you copied before. Right-click on CoD2MP_s.exe, select Properties, select the Compatibility tab and select "Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows XP Service Pack 3" In the lower right corner of the screen, right-click the "Volume Mixer/Speaker Icon" and select "Recording Devices". Make sure your "default device", usually the "microphone", is ENABLED and also physically connected; if you don't have a microphone, your speakers will suffice. You may also need to copy AppOverlay.dll and AppOverlay64.dll if you want to use the Steam overlay.

Great video, Smeg! Looks like a great time was had and what a way to see the fireworks!

Alex trying his hand at comedy! Just don't take the energy pills prior to the show! LOL

So sorry for your loss, Thomas.

Happy Birthday guys!

Sorry for your loss, Merlin. They truly become family.

Thanks, gang! Twas a good day!

Thanks for the change and time you put into this, Pain. Seems to work well, but time will tell.

Those "games" look more real all the time. But not the same without the wind and rain in your face and fish smell on your hands! LOL

Glad all are okay, given the size of that one. Stuff can be fixed or replaced!

And why we're in this mess. Good news is the trash is being taken out! https://rumble.com/v4ghh3t-exclusive-miki-klann-breaking-maricopa-board-of-supervisors-run-after-being.html

And why we're in this mess. Good news is the trash is being taken out! https://rumble.com/v4ghh3t-exclusive-miki-klann-breaking-maricopa-board-of-supervisors-run-after-being.html

Seems like a knew most of that info! LOL. Facebook after all! And a coup!e Fests!

Best wishes for the Mrs., Pman. I know you'll be there for her, which is what she needs right now! I can relate to what you're going though and it's nerve wracking.

Sad this is becoming all too prevalent. Could it be the SV40?!

Welcome cohiba! It's about time! Been shooting at you forever, it seems.