Curious Artila SpiderBalls Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 I know this question may seem stupid to some, but let me explain myself: I loved the geneforge demos, and when I first got my laptop a month ago, the first thing I did was buy the full series. But a few days ago, my mom cracked the screen by accident (through a set of circumstances I won't go into right now), and now half my screen is blacked out. So I wanted to know if there was a way to move my games onto another computer, because I have progressed quite far into G2, and I don't want to have to buy the games again for another comp. Again, sorry if this comes across as asinine, but I really would like to know. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk adc. Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Of course, like every other games you have can get their save data transferred to another computer, aside from MMOs of course. My Geneforge save data is located in My Documents, a good example would be: C:\Users\Deogracias\Documents\Geneforge 4 Saved Games Copy the whole Geneforge save game file, put it in a usb (since it's only a few mb), install the game on another computer, then overwrite the newly installed empty save games in My Documents with the file you got from your usb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curious Artila SpiderBalls Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 Thank you! That's a relief! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt TriRodent Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 and I don't want to have to buy the games again for another comp. You don't. As was mentioned, you can transfer your saved games over which certainly is important. More importantly though, you don't have to buy the games again. You will need to reinstall them though as just copying the save game files over won't do that (I'm 99% sure). Depending on where/how/when you got the games you should have gotten a registration code with it (unless you got the games in a fully functional bundle, in which case you can skip this part). After reinstalling the game/s you'll need to reenter that to take it out of demo mode*. Once that is done your saved games should be fully functional. Worst case, contact Spiderweb & explain the situation and they'll get you back up & working (don't ask how I know this...more than once...sigh) *rereading this prior to posting, if I'm remembering correctly, on some of the SW games the registration info is buried in the saved games data somewhere. If that is the case then copying over the whole saved games folder just may take care of that for you. If not though, the bottom line is that you only have to buy the games once & Jeff/SW will help straighten it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Randomizer Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Registration is saved on Apple computers in the user/library/preferences folder. When all else fails contacting Spiderweb and giving them your name and the email address that you bought the games under usually will be enough so they can locate your information. Geneforge 4 has saved games in folders in the game folder with the game scripts. Other Geneforge games save them in Documents or MyDocuments folder under the game name or Spiderweb Software. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Swimmin' Salmon Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Why not just install a replacement screen? Check on ebay or amazon. You'd be surprised at how inexpensive they can be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Randomizer Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Some laptops let you connect to an external monitor if you don't mind using it as a desktop. Laptop screens are usually more expensive then getting a new computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Tyranicus Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Some laptops let you connect to an external monitor if you don't mind using it as a desktop. I have yet to see a laptop that does not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Swimmin' Salmon Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Some laptops let you connect to an external monitor if you don't mind using it as a desktop. Laptop screens are usually more expensive then getting a new computer. Amazon shows most screens run around $70. What kind of replacement laptop are you getting for $150? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curious Artila SpiderBalls Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 Some laptops let you connect to an external monitor if you don't mind using it as a desktop. Laptop screens are usually more expensive then getting a new computer. Cool, so how do I do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Randomizer Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Check your owner's manual for the picture of the computer ports to find the one that connects to an external monitor and then see if you got a cable to go from that port to a monitor. I always find that you never have the right cable at home and last time the sales clerk sold me the wrong one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk Edgwyn Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Also, if you hook up to an external monitor, you may have to adjust some settings in your control panel and possibly hit F3 to switch between the internal and external monitors. I just replaced the screen on a laptop today. It took me 10-15 minutes (going slowly as I had never done it before). I purchased the replacement screen on Amazon for $52. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curious Artila SpiderBalls Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 Cool, so Screen replace it is. Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Trenton. Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Know it's been solved, would just like to mention that if you buy the series on Steam, you can just download the games on any computer you log into on steam. Doesn't help with save transfers though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk adc. Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I remember my friend broke his laptop screen, so I told him to connect it to his flatscreen with an HDMI cable. And he spent about $0 and little effort to do it. You should too. The only downside is getting neck pain or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast keira Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 let's not forget that a laptop's only redeeming quality is that it can be moved with little effort and used on the go. If you're buying a standalone monitor you might as well buy a real computer to go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Alorael at Large Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Unless you don't need a laptop and want to save money. Monitors come pretty cheap. Even the lowest end desktops will still cost a few hundred dollars more. —Alorael, who more than anything would love to have a monitor with the graphics card built into it to allow his mobile computer to become a reasonable gaming desktop when hooked up. Sadly you can't do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Tyranicus Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 ...you might as well buy a real computer to go with it. keira, Sudanna and adc. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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