FF + Windows 8

CaptainAhab · 05-13-2013, 06:57 PM

I will be upgrading to a new computer soon, and I'm wondering if Fortress Forever will run on Windows 8? Or should I just stick with Windows 7?

Thanks.

Paft · 05-13-2013, 11:59 PM

Works fine, as did everything I use from day one back in Oct.

Lost · 05-16-2013, 03:29 AM

I'm pretty damned partial to Win7. Is there a real reason for me to upgrade?

KubeDawg · 05-16-2013, 04:02 AM

fuck no. Windows 8 was cheaper than 7 because it was their foot-in-the-door to the mobile world. It's good, but I still prefer windows 7. There's too much that is completely different than the feel of a regular windows OS that I end up changing back anyway and win7 is the best thing since XP.

Paft · 05-16-2013, 02:52 PM

C&P of a post of mine:

Unlike previous new Windows releases there's no real need to upgrade to 8, unless you're one of those people who likes the latest things. However, I don't see a reason not to.

The core Operating System is just as good if not slightly better than 7. It's the removal of the Start Menu that is dumb.

-Faster boots, possible slightly better performance.
-Improved Task Manager.
-Pauseable File Transfer.
-Multi-monitor support
-File Explorer
-Windows 8 adds native support for USB 3.0, which allows for faster data transfers and improved power management with compatible devices
-Windows To Go

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Features_new_to_Windows_8

Don't believe the jibba jabba about bugs and incompatibility of many things. It's mostly feedback from noobs judging it from pre RTM or very early days at release. I have been on 8 since October with no problems. EVERYTHING worked for me.

8 is overly judged by people who are lazy or the computer illiterate. Yes, the Metro/Tile interface is dumb on the desktop, but you can use StartIsBack and correct file associations, done.

It's not like disabling and removing

from Windows is a new thing. IE, Media Player, Movie Maker, Outlook, Media Center, UAC all have to go/disable for me anyway. It's just 1 more thing on the list, no big deal.

Paft · 05-21-2013, 12:30 PM

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Atreuce · 06-14-2013, 08:19 PM

Or you can wait till Win 8.1, and have your start menu back.

Paft · 06-15-2013, 12:07 AM

Wrong. They're pointlessly adding a button that links to Metro stuff, NOT the Start Menu.

Atreuce · 06-16-2013, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paft

Wrong. They're pointlessly adding a button that links to Metro stuff, NOT the Start Menu.

Then theres no reason to go win8.

kthxbai

Paft · 06-18-2013, 06:36 PM

But it has HATS!:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

Paft · 06-19-2013, 10:47 PM

Microsoft Lately .....

05-13-2013, 06:57 PM	#1
CaptainAhab D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Jan 2012 Gametype: AvD Posts Rated Helpful 35 Times	FF + Windows 8 I will be upgrading to a new computer soon, and I'm wondering if Fortress Forever will run on Windows 8? Or should I just stick with Windows 7? Thanks.

05-13-2013, 11:59 PM	#2
Paft Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK - http://forums.fortress-forever.com Class/Position: [O] Med Gametype: CTF/Skills Posts Rated Helpful 67 Times	Works fine, as did everything I use from day one back in Oct. __________________ TFC Resource TFC/FF/TF2 customs at: ZZUBYTTIHS - www.tfcgaschamber.com - www.ozfortress.com - www.fpsbanana.com - mrclan.com - TFC Essentials Jan 2012 Last edited by Paft; 05-14-2013 at 12:03 AM.

05-16-2013, 03:29 AM	#3
Lost Fear teh crowbar. Retired FF Staff Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oklahoma Gametype: CTF ftw, yeh Posts Rated Helpful 6 Times	I'm pretty damned partial to Win7. Is there a real reason for me to upgrade? __________________ Do what you want cuz a pirate is free! You are a pirate!

05-16-2013, 04:02 AM	#4
KubeDawg Nade Whore Server Owner Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma Class/Position: Scout/Soldier Gametype: CTF/TDM Affiliations: blunt. Moto Posts Rated Helpful 128 Times	fuck no. Windows 8 was cheaper than 7 because it was their foot-in-the-door to the mobile world. It's good, but I still prefer windows 7. There's too much that is completely different than the feel of a regular windows OS that I end up changing back anyway and win7 is the best thing since XP. __________________ Moto's Funhouse \| Dallas, TX - 74.91.114.247:27015 ff_plunder - Complete

05-16-2013, 02:52 PM	#5
Paft Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK - http://forums.fortress-forever.com Class/Position: [O] Med Gametype: CTF/Skills Posts Rated Helpful 67 Times	C&P of a post of mine: Unlike previous new Windows releases there's no real need to upgrade to 8, unless you're one of those people who likes the latest things. However, I don't see a reason not to. The core Operating System is just as good if not slightly better than 7. It's the removal of the Start Menu that is dumb. -Faster boots, possible slightly better performance. -Improved Task Manager. -Pauseable File Transfer. -Multi-monitor support -File Explorer -Windows 8 adds native support for USB 3.0, which allows for faster data transfers and improved power management with compatible devices -Windows To Go http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Features_new_to_Windows_8 Don't believe the jibba jabba about bugs and incompatibility of many things. It's mostly feedback from noobs judging it from pre RTM or very early days at release. I have been on 8 since October with no problems. EVERYTHING worked for me. 8 is overly judged by people who are lazy or the computer illiterate. Yes, the Metro/Tile interface is dumb on the desktop, but you can use StartIsBack and correct file associations, done. It's not like disabling and removing from Windows is a new thing. IE, Media Player, Movie Maker, Outlook, Media Center, UAC all have to go/disable for me anyway. It's just 1 more thing on the list, no big deal. __________________ TFC Resource TFC/FF/TF2 customs at: ZZUBYTTIHS - www.tfcgaschamber.com - www.ozfortress.com - www.fpsbanana.com - mrclan.com - TFC Essentials Jan 2012

06-14-2013, 08:19 PM	#7
Atreuce Tiny Asian Penis Man Beta Tester Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: South Carolina Class/Position: D - Engy/Demo Gametype: CTF/AvD Affiliations: rQ Posts Rated Helpful 12 Times	Or you can wait till Win 8.1, and have your start menu back.

06-15-2013, 12:07 AM	#8
Paft Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK - http://forums.fortress-forever.com Class/Position: [O] Med Gametype: CTF/Skills Posts Rated Helpful 67 Times	Wrong. They're pointlessly adding a button that links to Metro stuff, NOT the Start Menu. __________________ TFC Resource TFC/FF/TF2 customs at: ZZUBYTTIHS - www.tfcgaschamber.com - www.ozfortress.com - www.fpsbanana.com - mrclan.com - TFC Essentials Jan 2012 Last edited by Paft; 06-15-2013 at 12:09 AM.

06-18-2013, 06:36 PM	#10
Paft Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK - http://forums.fortress-forever.com Class/Position: [O] Med Gametype: CTF/Skills Posts Rated Helpful 67 Times	But it has HATS!: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater __________________ TFC Resource TFC/FF/TF2 customs at: ZZUBYTTIHS - www.tfcgaschamber.com - www.ozfortress.com - www.fpsbanana.com - mrclan.com - TFC Essentials Jan 2012

06-19-2013, 10:47 PM	#11
Paft Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK - http://forums.fortress-forever.com Class/Position: [O] Med Gametype: CTF/Skills Posts Rated Helpful 67 Times	Microsoft Lately ..... __________________ TFC Resource TFC/FF/TF2 customs at: ZZUBYTTIHS - www.tfcgaschamber.com - www.ozfortress.com - www.fpsbanana.com - mrclan.com - TFC Essentials Jan 2012

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