====================
FWIW I've downloaded both SOH and pick-up heat and have been unable to get
them to work also-took three trys to get the everything downloaded--when I
click on shortcut get a DOS screen flash than NH opens to normal game.
Have all the patches installed, also have craftsmen truck installed--works
fine
sys is 933PIII
512mbram
winme
dave henrie
> > BRH,
> > Please post your system specs and your operating system -- maybe that
> > will reveal something. For example, I've tested the installer with
> > Windows 98, but not ME, 2000, or XP, so that could be the problem if
> > you're running one of those operating systems.
> > :-(
> ====================
> FWIW I've downloaded both SOH and pick-up heat and have been unable to get
> them to work also-took three trys to get the everything downloaded--when I
> click on shortcut get a DOS screen flash than NH opens to normal game.
> Have all the patches installed, also have craftsmen truck installed--works
> fine
> sys is 933PIII
> 512mbram
> winme
?????
-- JB
On Mon, 21 Jan 2002 05:07:45 GMT, BRH
>> Bert,
>> Did you download the files from Big Ben's site or from the second site
>> on the BHMS server (http://irlheat.bhmotorsports.com/spiritofheat/)?
>> Much as I hate to say it, you might try grabbing the files from the
>> OTHER site, just to see if there's a problem. I downloaded the files
>> from Big Ben's site, and they all worked fine.
>> Do you have any download accelerators running or such? Sometimes they
>> can corrupt compressed files during downloads.
>> :-(
>> -- JB
>> On Mon, 21 Jan 2002 03:36:47 GMT, BRH
>> >John,
>> >I downloaded all of the files, but when I try installing, I get the
>> >following error at the 13% of Total Process mark:
>> >Decompression failed: Invalid Compressed data
>> >and the file that it chokes on is paint.res.
>> >I have applied all of the patches, and I have also successfully installed,
>> >and run, IRL Heat (Great Mod, BTW....)
>> >Any advice on what I need to do to suuccessfully install Spirit of Heat?
>> >Bert
>> >> For all you fans of historic racing, the Spirit Of Heat 1937 mod for
>> >> NASCAR Heat is available NOW at Big Ben's site:
>> >> http://www.thebigben.racesim.net/
>> >> From the readme file:
>> >> ========================
>> >> Spirit Of Heat 1937 -- Dedicated to the memory of Neil Bainbridge, who
>> >> first brought these cars to life on the PC.
>> >> Spirit Of Heat 1937 mod is a full conversion for NASCAR Heat by Hasbro
>> >> Interactive, featuring vintage Grand Prix cars 1930s. We have not
>> >> attempted to simulate any particular era, but many of the cars present
>> >> in this mod were active on the Grand Prix circuit in or around the
>> >> 1937 timeframe.
>> >> ========================
>> >> ENJOY!
>> >> :-D
>> >> -- JB
1) Make a copy of your CTS shortcut on your desktop (just copy the
desktop shortcut to your desktop -- it will appear as "Copy of CTS" or
such).
2) Right-click on the new CTS shortcut and select "Properties."
3) Edit the shortcut destination to read as follows (make sure it
matches the path and executable for whatever it says in YOUR existing
CTS mod):
"C:\Program Files\Hasbro Interactive\NASCAR Heat\NASCAR Heat.exe"
-mod:SPIRITofHeat -noautoplay
OR:
"C:\Program Files\Hasbro Interactive\NASCAR Heat\NHeat.exe"
-mod:SPIRITofHeat -noautoplay
(Depending upon whether YOUR current CTS mod is pointing to a
"NHeat.exe" executable or a "NASCAR Heat.exe" executable.)
NOTE that the quotes MUST be retained as shown above, and that the 2
lines above should appear as one line, with a space between the end
quote and the dash( the "..exe" and the -mod:SPIRITofHeat portion).
This SHOULD get you up and running.
-- JB
>> BRH,
>> Please post your system specs and your operating system -- maybe that
>> will reveal something. For example, I've tested the installer with
>> Windows 98, but not ME, 2000, or XP, so that could be the problem if
>> you're running one of those operating systems.
>> :-(
>====================
>FWIW I've downloaded both SOH and pick-up heat and have been unable to get
>them to work also-took three trys to get the everything downloaded--when I
>click on shortcut get a DOS screen flash than NH opens to normal game.
>Have all the patches installed, also have craftsmen truck installed--works
>fine
>sys is 933PIII
> 512mbram
> winme
> 1) Make a copy of your CTS shortcut on your desktop (just copy the
> desktop shortcut to your desktop -- it will appear as "Copy of CTS" or
> such).
> 2) Right-click on the new CTS shortcut and select "Properties."
> 3) Edit the shortcut destination to read as follows (make sure it
> matches the path and executable for whatever it says in YOUR existing
> CTS mod):
> "C:\Program Files\Hasbro Interactive\NASCAR Heat\NASCAR Heat.exe"
> -mod:SPIRITofHeat -noautoplay
> OR:
> "C:\Program Files\Hasbro Interactive\NASCAR Heat\NHeat.exe"
> -mod:SPIRITofHeat -noautoplay
> (Depending upon whether YOUR current CTS mod is pointing to a
> "NHeat.exe" executable or a "NASCAR Heat.exe" executable.)
> NOTE that the quotes MUST be retained as shown above, and that the 2
> lines above should appear as one line, with a space between the end
> quote and the dash( the "..exe" and the -mod:SPIRITofHeat portion).
> This SHOULD get you up and running.
> -- JB
> >> BRH,
> >> Please post your system specs and your operating system -- maybe that
> >> will reveal something. For example, I've tested the installer with
> >> Windows 98, but not ME, 2000, or XP, so that could be the problem if
> >> you're running one of those operating systems.
> >> :-(
> >====================
> >FWIW I've downloaded both SOH and pick-up heat and have been unable to
get
> >them to work also-took three trys to get the everything downloaded--when
I
> >click on shortcut get a DOS screen flash than NH opens to normal game.
> >Have all the patches installed, also have craftsmen truck
installed--works
> >fine
> >sys is 933PIII
> > 512mbram
> > winme
Thanks!
> ?????
> -- JB
> On Mon, 21 Jan 2002 05:07:45 GMT, BRH
> >I downloaded the files from Big Bens' site. Twice, as a matter of fact. I
> >don't run any download accelerators. I do run ZipMagic, though. However, I
> >tried the install with Zip Magic activated, then tried again with it
> >de-activated. No difference.
> >> Bert,
> >> Did you download the files from Big Ben's site or from the second site
> >> on the BHMS server (http://irlheat.bhmotorsports.com/spiritofheat/)?
> >> Much as I hate to say it, you might try grabbing the files from the
> >> OTHER site, just to see if there's a problem. I downloaded the files
> >> from Big Ben's site, and they all worked fine.
> >> Do you have any download accelerators running or such? Sometimes they
> >> can corrupt compressed files during downloads.
> >> :-(
> >> -- JB
> >> On Mon, 21 Jan 2002 03:36:47 GMT, BRH
> >> >John,
> >> >I downloaded all of the files, but when I try installing, I get the
> >> >following error at the 13% of Total Process mark:
> >> >Decompression failed: Invalid Compressed data
> >> >and the file that it chokes on is paint.res.
> >> >I have applied all of the patches, and I have also successfully installed,
> >> >and run, IRL Heat (Great Mod, BTW....)
> >> >Any advice on what I need to do to suuccessfully install Spirit of Heat?
> >> >Bert
> >> >> For all you fans of historic racing, the Spirit Of Heat 1937 mod for
> >> >> NASCAR Heat is available NOW at Big Ben's site:
> >> >> http://www.thebigben.racesim.net/
> >> >> From the readme file:
> >> >> ========================
> >> >> Spirit Of Heat 1937 -- Dedicated to the memory of Neil Bainbridge, who
> >> >> first brought these cars to life on the PC.
> >> >> Spirit Of Heat 1937 mod is a full conversion for NASCAR Heat by Hasbro
> >> >> Interactive, featuring vintage Grand Prix cars 1930s. We have not
> >> >> attempted to simulate any particular era, but many of the cars present
> >> >> in this mod were active on the Grand Prix circuit in or around the
> >> >> 1937 timeframe.
> >> >> ========================
> >> >> ENJOY!
> >> >> :-D
> >> >> -- JB
Great Job, BTW! You guys do terrific work.
One final question: Is there a No-CD patch for Nascar Heat which will allow IRL
HEAT and SOH to load/run without the CD?
Thanks!
> ?????
> -- JB
> On Mon, 21 Jan 2002 05:07:45 GMT, BRH
> >I downloaded the files from Big Bens' site. Twice, as a matter of fact. I
> >don't run any download accelerators. I do run ZipMagic, though. However, I
> >tried the install with Zip Magic activated, then tried again with it
> >de-activated. No difference.
> >> Bert,
> >> Did you download the files from Big Ben's site or from the second site
> >> on the BHMS server (http://irlheat.bhmotorsports.com/spiritofheat/)?
> >> Much as I hate to say it, you might try grabbing the files from the
> >> OTHER site, just to see if there's a problem. I downloaded the files
> >> from Big Ben's site, and they all worked fine.
> >> Do you have any download accelerators running or such? Sometimes they
> >> can corrupt compressed files during downloads.
> >> :-(
> >> -- JB
> >> On Mon, 21 Jan 2002 03:36:47 GMT, BRH
> >> >John,
> >> >I downloaded all of the files, but when I try installing, I get the
> >> >following error at the 13% of Total Process mark:
> >> >Decompression failed: Invalid Compressed data
> >> >and the file that it chokes on is paint.res.
> >> >I have applied all of the patches, and I have also successfully installed,
> >> >and run, IRL Heat (Great Mod, BTW....)
> >> >Any advice on what I need to do to suuccessfully install Spirit of Heat?
> >> >Bert
> >> >> For all you fans of historic racing, the Spirit Of Heat 1937 mod for
> >> >> NASCAR Heat is available NOW at Big Ben's site:
> >> >> http://www.thebigben.racesim.net/
> >> >> From the readme file:
> >> >> ========================
> >> >> Spirit Of Heat 1937 -- Dedicated to the memory of Neil Bainbridge, who
> >> >> first brought these cars to life on the PC.
> >> >> Spirit Of Heat 1937 mod is a full conversion for NASCAR Heat by Hasbro
> >> >> Interactive, featuring vintage Grand Prix cars 1930s. We have not
> >> >> attempted to simulate any particular era, but many of the cars present
> >> >> in this mod were active on the Grand Prix circuit in or around the
> >> >> 1937 timeframe.
> >> >> ========================
> >> >> ENJOY!
> >> >> :-D
> >> >> -- JB
Yes, you should be running that first and getting it squared away before
you install the mods. The TPTCC page at theuspits.com has a file that
includes all three patches and the nocd.
Get that squared away, then install the mods.
dave henrie
Stephen
> > Make sure the SpiritOfHeat.bat file is located in the following
> > directory:
> > "..\NASCAR Heat\SpiritOfHeat\"
> It is.
> > If it still doesn't work, go to my Spirit Of Heat site
> > (http://irlheat.bhmotorsports.com/spiritofheat/) and download the
> > "Fix" file, unzip the batch file, and put the new "spritofheat.bat"
> > file in the "..\NASCAR Heat\SpiritOfHeat\" directory.
> Tried that. Still no joy.
> > Let me know if that doesn't help.
> > FWIW, I'm assuming that you have other Heat mods installed and
> > working, and that you've also got the 1.1, 1.3, and 1.5 (or 1.5a)
> > patches for Heat installed. Plus the FULL installation of Heat (to
> > run off your hard drive, not off the CD).
> I have 1.1, 1.3a, and 1.5 patches installed. I'm not sure about the full
> installation. I tried uninstalling (just removes one or a few files) then
> reinstalled. There is a \data directory under Nascar Heat\ with 221 megs.
Is
> that a full install? There is nothing in the Nacar Heat directory except
> \data and \SpiritOfHeat. The SOH directory has 80.2 megs in it.
> Thanks for your work and your effort to help.
> Chuck
> > LMK how it goes.
> > -- JB
