SpellForce 2 (EU Version)
 

Protection: StarForce 3.7

Hi,
I made a full image with the newest version of Alcohol 120.
DPM-Speed: 1x, DPM-Mode: High.

I've unplugged my DVD-Burner.
I use Daemon Tools 4.03 (tried all emulation settings on and off).
The protect.exe checks long time the disc (image), but
NO Chance :(

My device: LG GSA 4163B.

What can I do?
Maybe my mds-file isn't good enough...
Does anyone have a perfect mds-file?

http://img428.imageshack.us/img428/8065/sf221qb.jpg

P.S. I know the game comes out on 07th april, but I got it earlier (ORIGINAL).

EDIT 06th april 06
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This worked for me, to play the game WITHOUT unplugging or deactivating my CD/DVD-Writer.

1. I made an exact copy with Alcohol 120 (see my original post).
2. Then I've downloaded ISODir
3. I opened my mdf-file with the ISOdir and made "Trim File".
4. I wasn't sure if my mds-file is good enough. So I've downloaded this.
5. And now I've mounted my mini-image with Daemon Tools 4.03 (emulation all off or on isn't important).
(Of course the mds and mdf-file must have the same name, so rename it! ;) )

I haven't a "special" mainboard, because I always had to unplug my CD/DVD-Writer, when I was playing other StarForce-protected games (example: PoP - TTT).

I hope this can help you all ;)

P.S. Thanks to Zulu!!

Edit (05-10-06):

There is finally a new crack out.
SpellForce 2 v1.02 [EURO/RUSSIAN] No-DVD/Fixed EXE

See also this thread.

Greets

Obviously the new 3.7 is fooling software like alcohol120% to make dummy images that dont work. It can be done. Looks like it has.


No Idea how else to help you until more is known about 3.7.

there r some games which r protected by starforce 3.7 - i.e. TOCA3 (newest 3.7.13.01 - PRO - not cracked), Übersoldier (StarForce 3.7.12.05 - cracked - so i think it's not the PRO StarForce) and L.A. Rush (StarForce 3.7.12.05 - not cracked yet).

i've got all backup images to work with dt 4.03 without unplug anything but i have a rare chipset :D - so the most of u will disconnect the optical ide devices or deactivate it. and u need a perfect copy with correct dpm info (created by plextor 712A by using BW). but i cant test it again now because 2 of thoose games r lend... i think in a few days (release is 07.04.2006 in germany) we get spellforce 2 here and i'll test it :D

I did say the NEW 3.7 :P

Use a mini image instead; Spellforce 2 is one of the very few titles that don't have an ISO check, but therefor something special like DABhand suggested (but i don't think that SF makes Alcohol produce dummy images :rolleyes: as my RMPS copy runs fine in my SCSI DVD drive); full image doesn't work (like with some VERY new Securom titles)

There is now a fixed image available @GCW.
http://m0003.gamecopyworld.com/games.../Fixed%20Image

Unfortunately, the mirrors are down or the file isn't online now.
If someone is able to download the file, post it please!

Greets

Just use ISODir and you make your own fixed image ;)
And in case your mds-file is bad, there is one at Copybase.ch

WOW I made my mini-image with this program.
And I can play the game WITHOUT unplugging or deactivating my CD/DVD-Writer.
HAHA LOL! :D

Thanks my friend ;)

P.S. I will edit my first post (example: how did I run it).

Greets

Is it possible that the cracked exe of the Securom protected US game (if it will be released) can be used for the European one ?
Or did they recently change the protection of the US release ?

Yes, US version is protected by Tages

Try the mini-image (it should be online now).
It also works for my friend (without unplugging or deactivating anything!!)

And yes, the US Version is protected by Tages (see GCW).

Greets

can anyone pls scan the spellforce.2.exe with Protection ID v5.1 to be sure we got Tages (if yes it´s prolly tages v5.3) ?

Is that way harder than Sf 3.7 or are they at about the same level ?
I remember Tages being a pretty hard copy protection, at least when trying to create a 1:1 copy (dunno about reversing)....
How likely is it to be cracked ?

Hello im newbei here :( but im want to ask what im need to do when i start the game with a no-dvd crack and next in the game need cd-key the problem is here i have got a cd-key for it but when im write in it i cant press "OK" just cancel please help! (sorry for my english)

I think you mean mini image, not NoDVD-Crack.

Try to write your key exactly!!
If you have still problems, contact the publisher.

And I don't think the problem is because you use a crack/mini image.
But you can start the game without crack/mini image and type your key...

Your key is original, isn't it?

Greets

its likley that Reloaded will give it a shot, Tages is more easy to crack then Starforce. it still some work finding the hidden triggers just like new safedisc has but its doable.

If I'm well informed, Act of War Addon High Treason had Tages, too (according to their nfo), makes me wonder tho, as AoW main game had SR5/7...
Hopefully RLD will at least give it a try...new Deviance proved to be getting better, they are able to crack SF 3.6 (if it wasn't just stolen from the demo) and Securom 7...maybe they will do it

it isnt original .. im downloaded it named "scrabble" -SP2:SW and his nfo. write this:

INSTALL.NOTES.......:
Mount image with Daemon Tools 4.03.
Install using : no serials here
Now mount OUR Mini-Image included (Spellforce2-MI.rar) with Daemon Tools 4.03.
Play & Have fun.


PS: You don't need to unplug IDE drive to play (thx for the MI we created) ... how leet ;p .

im mounted with the newest Daemon tools (V4.03HE) next i started the install ,and when im pushed the start icon it popup a window (something like thath what you posted on the top of page) so im mounted the "mini-image"
with that image it goes but when im entered this code i cant pushed ok because i cant see the "OK" buttom :(( ( and i am so a big LAMA) (and again sorry for my english grammar)

Fahernheit and Asterix & Obelix 2 use Tages and they not have been cracked yet.It's easier to crack then Starforce Pro but not like Securom and Safedisc.

Someone downloaded this from a newsgroup.


And they are dumb not to read the rules. NO WAREZ.

The final Übersoldier version is starforce pro protected, but the demo, preview-version and stuff like this were only protected by securom.

@gumox: Banned, forum rule #1.

How did you scan ? Inernational demo version ?
Regarding PRO & Übersoldier: HIT ME

yes but it says this.

The bold written is what i was trying to point to: It's PRO, but it's not PRO ;)

i got a big prob today...
can plz someone post his orginal .exe here??
or send it by e-mail to [email protected]
thank u for helpin me...

@icei: Read the forum rules, especially rule #3!

i dont think i have broken the forum rules by askin the orginal .exe if shes broken....
and y should i ask for her i i havent got the orginal game...
I GOT IT MAN!!!

Why should you ask for a file from the original CD/DVD if you have the original DVD/DVD? READ THE FORUM RULES!

yeh and creating another thread asking for a file will give you the same results, infact it might give you a new result.. banning for disregarding the rules and pissing off a mod.

This game is nice, works fine with DT4.03 and a mini-image I found (I couldnt make one for some reason :\)


Its actually a nice mix of RTS and RPG. Until it crashed when trying to goto dwarf lands :|

And? :confused:

What do you want to say with this?
I don't think it is a backup-problem or a problem with the mini image etc.

Tell it to the publisher ;)

P.S. Does it crash with the original??

Greets

I remember SpellForce 1 being rather buggy, at least when using v1.0, there was no patch available before i finished the game entirely...
I do not yet dare buying the game, the 1st one was really great, but w/ SF 3, I will probably need some time to consider if it is worth 45€ :)

Are you on drugs?


lol


Was saying how good it is, and works fine with mini-image , which would mean using original files.

Pls read the post next time. And check my post count should tell you im not a dummy :P

hey dudes, i was just wandering.

did you totally gave up cracking with appearance of these mini image files and is it just all we get?

or it's just tempoary solution before standard crack is relised?

Your post count isn't important for me.

What is interested, if the game crashes for you?
It runs with a mini image ok, you wrote.

And the ingame-rest is redundantly.
What does it care? The questions of this thread are, if it runs without DVD, mini image, cracks etc.

If the game crashes for you, is NOT the question!
Can also be your PC.

Yeah drugs, sure! :rolleyes:

Yep its official hes on drugs.


I was informing people it works with a mini-image, its not that hard to understand.


And there is an unfortunate bug in the game, that was just extra information not related to the mini-image.


The reason I said about post count is because ive been around for years and years, I wouldnt post about a silly bug in a game :rolleyes:

OK, I will stop to discuss with you.
There won't be a good result.
But I still can clear some past facts.

I've never thought you're a dumb persion or something.
I know from other forums some members, who have a great post count, but doesn't write smart things, or do only criticize the other.
(I don't say you are one of them.)

As I read your post with the mini image and your crash, I was a litte bit confused (confused, not under drugs).
I made a connection with 2 things, which haven't any connection.
And my answer wasn't any type of attack.

But your answer wasn't very fine.
And so, my answer wasn't so friendly, too.
So you can also think about it ;)

I'm not a human, who only try to attack(s) the other members.
No idea about you. Sure 2,715 posts are nice.
But I hope you don't write in every post, that somebody takes drugs or other "fine" things, only because somebody hasn't realize the full sense of your post.

Then sorry, if you thought I was going to "attack" (can't find another good word) you ;)

OK?

Greets

Hi .. can any of u help me pls...

I tried the game on 2 computers.
1'st: installed the game from original, started game, STARFORCE sais something about aditional libraries, I pressed OK (original in drive). I removed original, mounted mini ALL fine.. played the game.

2'nd computer: installed the game from original, started game, I removed original, mounted mini, STARFORCE sais something about aditional libraries, I pressed OK (original not in drive, mini mounted).

in 2'nd case i start the game (original or mini) starforce passes, game wants to start but b4 cursor turns to GAME HAND CURSOR (black screen) i get a error sound. I ALT+TAB &there's an error : "Protection violation error".

No uninst/reinst asked me for those libraries anymore.. could be those, could be something elese, graphic card...

Unfortunatly 2'nd comp is mine.. so .. pls addvice.

Only 1 copy per machine as it states in the EULA, so no help here.