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Quote: Originally written by wind: can anyone send me the A3trianer.exe to my email which is dang-v@sbcglobal.net. cause i couldn't download it anyone plz help me, thanks you Sorry for the late reply. Has anyone sent this to you yet?

While I'm not too keen on shooting PC-makers, I'm all for the idea of joining the crowd waiting outside Gates's place And, yes. Hawk King is every Mac owner's savior ...three cheers for Xix...? j/k PS - Xixao was my hacker alias long before I knew about Xiao-Xiao (or however it's spelled). Great movies, but not great enough to merit my name being created in their honor. Xixao is my sole online identity, and will remain so long after the Flash movies have drifted into the void of eternal nothingness, hidden in the place where forgotten things are lost...

Who's Jeff? And BTW, I own a PC because I choose not to own a Mac. I have had a Mac (which I gave away), and hated it. OSX is not my thing, and the way Macs are built disgusts me. Sorry. I own a PC that I built from scratch. It has a 4.8 Ghz P4 w/ hyper-threading, dual BIOS, 1.3 GB RAM, Radeon 9600 video card, SB Audigy 2 ZS sound card, custom-cut case with see-thru panel, a sound system that will beat most custom car stereos, sound-responsive blue neon tubes... Ah, you get the picture. You wanna talk about PCs being cheap, talk to the people who buy Dell products... Mine is most certainly the farthest thing from cheap...

Quote: Originally written by avernum master: hi umm, ya the editor seriously did something, cause i set up my character and then well, ya, it did something and i now have NO MP! It's not the trainer that caused that to happen. Try it again using the directions posted earlier.

Quote: Originally written by Thuryl: If you're using a copy of Geneforge purchased from RealOne Arcade, the trainer won't work. EDIT: try downloading the demo from spidweb use the editer save game move it to your registered game and play there hey it might just work Absolutely correct. Thank you I plan to remake the trainers for those using Real Arcade. I cannot guarantee whether or not this will work, or if it's even possible, but it is on my to-do list. - Xix -

It's not that easy. Go download almost any trainer available on the web. They all use this same file. It's pretty universal. For this reason, it's best to include a trusted use of the library, rather than exclude it, and break the functionality of it. My trainers are stable. I'd rather not start ripping code out of it unnecessarily.

I have decided to begin using HotKeys again in future trainers. This way, no one will have to worry about what the .dll is doing in the background, as it will be apparent that it is handling the HotKey combinations. To create a .dll to handle these actions while maintaining a keylogger status is, to my knowledge, impossible. This should dissolve any doubts anyone may have on the safety of my programs. I hope this lets some of you rest easier. - Xix -

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Please read my edit in the previous post.

I would have no problem doing that, but as mentioned in a previous post, my hard drive failed shortly after the completion of this trainer, and midway through the creation of the BoA trainer. For this reason, I do not have the files to modify. I'm very sorry. You didn't experience this with the A3 trainer, am I correct? [EDIT] I took a look at the trainer in a resource hacker, and discovered deleted code in which I had specified HotKeys for the various cheats (Ctrl + 1, Ctrl + 2, etc.). Even though the controls were removed, they were still a part of the original compilation, and became embedded in the final product. The .dll remains dormant throughout the entire process. The only libraries that are actively used are: - WINMM.dll - MSVFW32.dll - AVIFIL32.dll - KERNEL32.dll - USER32.dll - GDI32.dll - comdlg32.dll - WINSPOOL.DRV - ADVAPI32.dll - SHELL32.dll - COMCTL32.dll To see it yourself, open the file in any Disassembler program. It will list all imported modules and their functions within the program. This is the best way to assure yourself of the safety of the trainer.

UPDATE: I've further investigated the origins of the file in question. Here's what I've found: The file is created by a running process created by various game trainers. It provides quick hotkey support for the trainers. It allows you hot key access to trainer features without flipping screens. Delete it and you lose hotkeys. It has the potential to be used malicously if the software creator writes it to do so. If you only show h@tkeysH@@k.dll and hotkey.dat you probably have a legitimate use version. Suggestion: scan system anyway if you find it, but don't delete the dll if you need the hotkey support. The above quote is taken from www.2-spyware.com, and was rewritten for clarity. As you can see, the use directly matches the explanation I gave concerning the use of HotKeys. The file is detected as Spyware because it has the potential of becoming a keylogger, if written properly. Most firewalls will detect if any personal information is being sent out over the internet, and warns against or blocks the activity. If you still want to be sure, go ahead and follow the instructions below. It will not affect the trainer's performance, as the use of HotKeys was removed. These instructions were also taken from www.2-spyware.com: H@tKeysH@@k manual removal: Kill processes: temp#01.exe, temp.exe, temp#01.exe, temp.exe Unregister DLLs: h@tkeysh@@k.dll, h@tkeysh@@k.dll Delete files: h@tkeysh@@k.dll, temp#01.exe, temp.exe, h@tkeysh@@k.dll, \temp#01.exe, temp.exe Misc: Installs when opening Misc. Game "trainers". See "User Comments" ----- If I had any intention of infecting you with Spyware of any kind, I would not go through the trouble of telling you how to kill it Keep that in mind. Best of luck, - Xix - [EDIT] I've just launched the trainer, and opened my Task Manager. The file temp.exe is nowhere to be found. The .dll in question is legitimate.

Hmm. Odd. While I can't do much more to assure you that no malware is included in or created by the trainer, I can give you some peace of mind. Based on the file name and the report in the link you shared, the .dll is used for one of two purposes: - Spyware or keylogger (Not the case in my software) OR - Control for use of HotKeys in trainer (Ctrl + Shift + E for extra Exp, etc.). This is very likely, as my previous trainers used the HotKeys ability, so that you didn't have to switch between windows to activate the cheats. I later removed this feature from my current trainers to prevent conflict with other programs that may be sharing the same HotKeys. As my trainers are all basically built off each other and share a lot of the same code, it's possible that I left this in the GF2 and A3 trainers. If this is the case, you have absolutely nothing to worry about, as the library would not even be referenced once the trainer has finished loading. If you still feel uncertain about it, simply delete the .dll once you've finished using the trainer, before moving on to do anything else. If it were at all possible that you've somehow gotten spyware or keyloggers attached to the trainer, this would prevent it from taking any negative action against your system. Spyware must be running in order to operate, same with keyloggers. It can't run if the file has been deleted. Also, by deleting it before doing anything else, it would be impossible for them to transmit any personal information about your activities to anyone. Trust the trainer, or don't. As I've mentioned, the program is 100% safe. I have no interest in anyone's passwords or the like, and have no reason to distribute malware. I'm completely opposed to those who do, and take every measure to ensure that my software is distributed safely and securely. - Xix -

Thank you, Notus. You have my permission to use whatever you need. Leave me your e-mail address, or e-mail me at steve(at)xixao3d(dot)com. I'll send the graphics files to you. - Xix - [EDIT] Notus, question: Will TSearch work in a Mac environment?

Quote: Originally written by Micawber: Quote: Originally written by xixao: The trainer is stand-alone. No .dll's should be needed. Neither trainer uses any hotkeys. Either way, the trainer is safe to download and use. Just take a look at the replies to this thread. Plenty of people have been using it without any report of harmful files. You have absolutely nothing to worry about. Sorry, but when I try to run it my anti-virus blocks it and reports h@tkeysh@@k.dll. Before I execute trainer.exe, there is no such file in c:\winxp\system32. Afterwards, one has been created. Is it possible the download could have become infected on the server? No. This is my own webserver, and I am the only one with upload priveleges on it. I looked at the server log, and there has been no unauthorized access to it. I just re-downloaded the file and ran a scan on it with Norton Internet Security 2004 Professional, with all the latest virus definition files. Here's the summary: I think your scanner may need a bit of updating or something. The file is clean. This is the first I've heard of such a problem. Are you sure it's not an isolated issue? Maybe your download manager has become infected or something? I dunno... - Xix -

The trainer is stand-alone. No .dll's should be needed. Neither trainer uses any hotkeys. Either way, the trainer is safe to download and use. Just take a look at the replies to this thread. Plenty of people have been using it without any report of harmful files. You have absolutely nothing to worry about.

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Just adds a little fun and variation to the game. Every game feels different with a few cheats applied

Quote: Originally written by hawk king: Quote: - Now that we have found someone familiar with Mac conversion, you will have your trainers soon, provided he has the time to devote to the project. umm what exactly would that include ??? Quote: provided he has the time to devote to the project if you look down you will see i have all the time in the world I'm not sure if i'd be much help though all i know came from my dad he a graphics designer for Cleveland metroparks so i know a bit i would of course be happy to help I'm not sure what it would include. I was hoping you could tell me that. I don't know anything about Mac programming, so any details on the program's conversion would have to be given to me. You said you learned everything from your dad. Is that just graphics design? It will take some programming knowledge, I'm sure, to construct a Mac version of the trainers. Does anyone know if programs exist to automate the process?

Quote: Originally written by Flaming_valkrye: dude i downlaoded it and i cant see how it works... do you have to type sumthin or what???please tell me! Although this question was answered in my other thread, I'll post a reply here to avoid any further confusion. The trainer is simple. Load it up, then launch the game. Load a saved game or start a new one. Then hit Alt + Tab to return to the trainer. Select the cheats you want to use, then hit Alt + Tab again to return to the game. Once there, your cheats will be activated immediately. Follow the same process to change your cheat selection, or to remove activated cheats. Hope this helps. - Xix -

Wow. Lots of questions. Lol. Let's see... Hawk King: "what about this when will this be out ???" - The trainer you see in that pic was an incomplete version I started working on for BoA. Unfortunately, not long after posting the screenshot, my hard drive failed and I lost all the work I had done on it. I'll begin a new one this weekend, and hope to have it available to you by mid-next week. "that some guy would be me and you'll have to wait till xixao answers because i only use mac so i don't know but it might be a glitch try re downloading it other than that i do not know sorry" - Now that we have found someone familiar with Mac conversion, you will have your trainers soon, provided he has the time to devote to the project. The One Who Would Be Toenail: "Why are you asking for money inside the trainer? I mean, no one's forcing you to make them. I'm just kind of wondering..." - The exact comment is: 'If you like my trainers, please consider making a donation. These hacks take a long time to construct, and I am generous enough to offer them for free.' You'll find pretty much the same message on any free item you receive. I don't require any money. My programs always were and always will be FREE. Countless people have been generous enough with their time to teach me what I know, and it's only fair that I return the favor by offering my programs for free to others. Some of my teachers I have given money to, others I haven't. My donations were given as a token of appreciation for their hard work. If anyone feels the need to donate out of appreciation, this message is for them. For everyone else, enjoy this FREE program Guilt by Transitive Property: "Since GF3 hasn't been released yet, you probably mean GF2 or Avernum 3. Or are you a cheating beta tester...?" - No. Not a beta tester, and no GF3 trainer in the works yet. I think he must have been referring to the GF2 trainer, which I released in the Geneforge 2 section of the forums. When GF3 is released, you can be sure I'll be all over it, putting together another trainer like the ones you find here. I think that's everything. If I missed anyone, sorry. I'll continue to monitor this thread in case anyone needs anything else answered. Take care and happy gaming, - Xix -

Quote: Originally written by Notus: Hi xixao, Mac users want your excellent utilities. Which OS you use? I would like to help you to port your utilities to Mac. Please mail me. My address is notosaurai AT yahoo DOT co DOT jp That would be great. I have a GF2 trainer, too, that desperately needs conversion. If you're familiar with this process, I could really use you. Expect an e-mail later today.

But mine's sexier

I don't own, or intend to own, a Mac, so I honestly can't give you an answer to that question. The best thing to do is download it and see if it works. My best guess would be no. I'm unfamiliar with Mac programming, but I'm 99% certain it will not recognize the functions in my trainers. Sorry. If I could make one for you I would. - Xix -

I just finished the Avernum 3 Trainer . Check it out and tell me what you think!