Pro Evolution 2008!

[MasterBlaster76]

It is a .dll load error message at the beginning of the installation process. If I run the windows installer from the PES 2008 disc (it doesn't finish properly, hangs half way through) it lets me install, but it gets three quarters of the way and then just hangs. I doubt it's a windows problem, PES 2008 is the first game where this has happened to me. I have had games throw up error messages before, but they usually install properly first! Any idea what the problem is, or is it most likely to be a defective copy (rare, I know, but it does happen).

I'm going to try reinstalling a different game, to see if the same thing happens. If it does, then it may be a windows issue, but I don't think it will.

Thanks for your help.

 

[pingusten]

Yeah a defective disk is the most obvious cause, which would be the most unlucky thing ever after waiting so long.

You could try running the installer in Safe Mode. For some reason that always works for me when I have a problem.

Just a suggestion, feel free to grill me if it sounds daft

 

[MasterBlaster76]

Thanks for that amigo, I'll give it a try!

 

[Deleted member 9102]

Edit: Chris Gayle

 

[Skater]

My fortunes have changed in the game. Civic Gardens are now up to 5th in Division 2 of the Master League and 2-1 up going into the second leg of the D2 Cup semi-finals.

I am level on points (55) with the team in 3rd place, so if I win my next game and results go my way I could be in the promotion places with a little time left in the season! It's going down to the wire.

 

[MasterBlaster76]

Thanks, I don't usually get this runaround with a new game, but sometimes they're defective, there's nothing you can do. I'm going to try the safe mode method now.

As for bad luck, I'd put up with stacks of it concerning games in exchange for getting into drama school this year!! Am due to audition sometime around December - February.

 

[Leicester Fox]

My ML team, I just gave myself a few unheard of players to start off with as opposed to the ML default players because you can't add McDonald into them So far I have added Juninho, Roberto Carlos, Beckham, Ole, Bobson, Bouazon (?) , Ayala, Quagrialella and Quaresma. I did give myself some ML starting points however as the footballs hard enough! Top of the league despite losing 4 on the bounce, Oles top scorer with 10 and we're in the cup QF's too Goals are so rewarding!

 

[MasterBlaster76]

It's good to hear that the footy is challenging.

 

[Annoyingdevil]

the only time this game will be good is when they get some real shirts and more things.
so go FIFA

 

[Skater]

I have done it, extended my winning streak to 5 games, including a 4-1 victory over 6th placed Galatasaray, and moved up to 3rd in the table!

I am still level on points with 3 teams! One in 2nd place, the other two in 4th and 5th, so the pressure is on to keep winning.

It's on to the second leg of the D2 Cup semi-finals now though.

 

[pingusten]

the only time this game will be good is when they get some real shirts and more things.
so go FIFA

Go PES on the contrary. Already a superpatch been released with all EPL kits, logos and corrected transfers and names. Also includes German kits and team names.

The Liscensing doesnt come into it as a valid argument I'm afraid.

Anyone looking for the superpatch should go to http://www.fifasoccer.info/pes6/modules.php?name=proevolutisp_05

Its the boss

 

[Deleted member 9102]

Edit: Chris Gayle

 

[pingusten]

What ML difficulty do you guys play on? I was thinking of putting it on very hard and no extra starting points for a good challenge

I started on Professional, but found Top Player best for a good challenge. The AI seems to act better on the highest setting. On other settings they drift easily out of position.

Master, how did the install go?

 

[Deleted member 9102]

Edit: Chris Gayle

 

[MasterBlaster76]

I started on Professional, but found Top Player best for a good challenge. The AI seems to act better on the highest setting. On other settings they drift easily out of position.

Master, how did the install go?

Don't know why, but my PC doesn't want to boot into safe mode at the moment. I'll try again tomorrow after it's had a long rest and do a proper cold boot.

Edit: Are you sure it's a superpatch? Sounds a bit small to me, it's only 8mb, the big patches for PES 6 weighed in at over 200mb. Also, PC users, has anyone seen any evidence of this 'Teamvision' thingie? Does the AI really adapt to your style, or is that feature over-hyped? I won't be able to see for myself for around a week, that's probably how long it'll take for my faulty copy to be returned/processed/re-delivered...