MikeB

Say it aint so Joe !!!!

I went back to the old COD2 exe file and fired it up. Waited 10 minutes and the map error finally came up with the map name. I deleted the map and now the "main" .exe works. I had two COD2 directories on different hard drives. One directory had the .exe that was causing issues, the other was a backup directory from a previous PC build. But any way, its all good now.

I run into an occasional "map error" too. I just remove the file and the program downloads the correct version. Just as you describe. My issue was it never gave me any file errors Just a black screen. Anyway I back to normal. Well scratch that. Im never normal.

Got it working. I replaced the main cod2mp.exe file with another copy and now I can get into the Blackbart server. Strange it didnt effect joining any other server. But.... Stanger shit happens.

Not sure whats going on, but here is my issue. I went to join the Black Bart server and upon clicking on it from the server browser, my computer screen goes black and just hangs. Now any other sever on the web I can join, no issue. Just the BlackBart server. Strange. I have tried reinstalling latest COD2 patch, deleted the XIDM config file and tried a different config files. Newer drivers too. I get no error messages what so ever. Just a black screen. I close the black screen using "task manager" and it even says COD2 is running. Usually any issue will show up as "not responding" . Like I mentioned earlier, its just the BlackBart server. All others work great. Weird.

Nah. I shy away from 8 tracks. There are those who collect 8-Tracks though. 8-Tracks were developed by Mr. Bill Lear. He is best known for Lear Jets I have a Akai combo tape deck that has 8 Track, Cassette and Reel to Reel players on it. On the back it says "Under License from Lear Corporation" . Interesting stuff. Anyway get those tapes out of the shed !!! Shed/Garage storage of tape or vinyl is a big no no !!! Now if those 8 Tracks are "Classic Rock" tapes, then you definitely need to get them out of the heat. And make sure if the tapes have a "foam" pressure pads, that they are not deteriorated. You can find replacement pads and they are easy to change. But classic rock 8 tracks can fetch a little money on eBay or Reverb.com Depends on artist. But dig them out and see what you have !!!

We do not have many "Woke" in Ohio. Only in the big cities for the most part. Hell California and New York have the distinction of being the "Woke" states. Wokeness is like Disco. Its a fad and on its way out. Karen's on the other hand are non partisan. They are everywhere and always will be. Hell in my old age I feel a little "Karenish" at times. Ughhh !!! I've become my "birthing humans" !!!!!!!!

Canada does have a shit ton of 'snowflakes' on the ground each year !! Hey, anyone else see the similarity between "Karen's" and "Snowflakes". Oh wait. Karen's tell you what to do and Snowflakes cant do anything. But they do both bitch non stop !!!

You'll shoot your eye out !!!!

I agree !!! Here in Ohio you have to take an online test to be able to operate one. And in Ohio 12-15 year old's have to have an adult ride with them. We own a cabin on a lake here in Ohio and I see so, so many 12-15 year old's turned loose on them, WITHOUT an adult passenger. And they never follow any of the rules. Especially the NO WAKE ZONE areas. Run the fuckers over !!!

We have that many maps available !!! Why does it seem the same maps are always in rotation ?

Oh I guarantee it would beat me off the line. Hell my minivan will out 60' me A friend has a Tesla (not the X) and we did a drag race. Blew me away off the line, but I reeled him in after the 1/8th mile mark. I'd give the "X" model a good race seeing how my car and the X run the 1/4 in under 10 seconds and 0 to 60 in under 3 seconds. And I have to shift gears !!!! Kevlar clutch baby !!!

I get it. Happy wife, Happy Life !!

Not to rain on the parade. But Mini Coopers are expensive to work on and very unreliable. Our neighbor had two and returned both under the lemon law. Google Mini reliability. Doesn't rate very well. But they do say any produced from 2019 on are better.

Im sorry but those guys need help. Instigators and just trying to cause a scene. They both need a fuckin job.

Oh the pleasures of being a slumlord !!! Growing up my parents had rentals and my childhood was spent working on them when renters moved out. I've seen some crazy shit. But I learned how to do construction and repairs and I am very grateful for that. I was using a circular saw, drills and other power tools at age 9. And throughout my life I did everything on our personal homes myself and with help of my kids. But I refused to get into the rental business. Too many headaches !!! Now flipping a property is fine. But seeing how the housing market is going to crash in the next year or so, even flipping is a risk.

Most on the left are oblivious to "how life and society really work". They never get it right !!!

Lets not forget the "Bad Parenting or Lack Of", that has been going on for the past few decades. Thats a huge factor in the bad shape civilization is in.

May have to eat that horse !!! Time to stock up on can goods people !!! Start that garden !!! And do not forget your ammo !!! I mentioned before during the 70's, everyone was buying "locking gas caps". Back then the gas caps on 99% of all cars were not behind a locking door. Siphoning others gas was a big deal !!! Especially in my area where farmers have huge gas tanks to fill equipment. Kids would take 5 gallon cans and go around town at night siphoning tanks. Or better yet find a farmer with no lock on his filling station tank. Crazy ass kids !!!! Oh wait, I was a teenager then.

And fucking with bats to kill us all !!!!

Mmmmm Pie !!!

Parlez vu a humma humma !!!!???

I was in school during the embargo of the 70's. I remember everyone running out and buying locking gas caps. Buying mopeds, bicycles, motorcycles, and wait for it !!!!!!!!!! The 1973 Honda Civic !!! What a cool little car it was !!!

I was making the point that the term "Assault Rifle" can be used to describe any weapon used to "Assault" someone. Hell a damn BB gun could be an "Assault" rifle if used to "Assault" some one. See where I going ? The term "Assault Rifle" is used as much as the term "Racist" by extremists' on the left to further their agenda. We all know anyone who doesn't agree with them is "Racist" !! How long till all gun owners are "Racist" !!!!! Give them a few weeks.

Well Pete you called them "Assault Rifles" which is not true. And the "Assault Rifle" ban did not ban AR-15's. It banned gun manufacturers from selling weapons with a magazine capacity over 10 rounds. It required a "Fixed" stock and a "Pinned" flash suppressor. Did that do anything to deter "Crazies" ? No. Anyone can go to an auction, gun show or any gun shop (online or brick & mortar) and buy parts to modify it. You can replace the fixed stock with a collapsible one and even change the barrel and purchase "hi capacity" magazines. The AR is the most popular rifle sold and is pretty reasonable in price. So naturally it will be used more often. Columbine was an Aimpoint 995 Mini and other "Non" AR-15 styles weapons. If the most popular car produced cause more vehicular homicides from crazies running people over, do we ban them ???? Where does the banning stop ??? And do not forget it was a "legal" gun owner with an AR-15 that put a stop to the Southerland Springs shooters rampage.