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3 hours ago
Good Morning everyone! Wide Awake Double Dark Brew is ready.  The weather here is finally warming up a little and the snow is slowly melting. Need to go grocery shopping this morning. Hope you all have a great day!  Gerry
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5 hours ago
6. index (nixed)  good evening soot
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7 hours ago
Thanks for everyone's quick responses. GOG is my go-to source for any games. They're fantastic!! I only use Steam when a game isn't available on GOG, and once a game becomes available on GOG, I buy a copy from GOG to support them as much as I can.
Unfortunately, all the games I'm playing aren't available on GOG, Steam, or anywhere else except on Abandonware or CDs I own. But I did figure out a way to resolve the issue.
QuickTime 2 and 3 can reside on the same machine with no issues, but QuickTime 4 can't be on the same machine with 2 and 3. As I mentioned before, I'm using PCEM to run Windows 98 SE. Here's the steps I went through.
(1) Using PCEM I created one virtual hard drive (.VHD file) for running QuickTime 2 and 3, and a second VHD for running QuickTime 4
(2) Launched PCEM and completed fresh Windows 98 SE install on each VHD
(3) Upgraded DirectX 6.1 to DirectX 7.0 on VHD for QuickTime 4. The games that need QuickTime 4 require DX 7, not DX 6.1 which is the default version installed on Windows 98 SE
(4) Created two PCEM configurations, one for QT 2 and 3 and one for QT 4
(5) Installed QT 2 and 3 games on first one and QT 4 games on the second one
(6) Created batch file to run PCEM using VHD with QT 2 and 3, and another batch file to run PCM using VHD with QT4
(7) Added shortcuts for these two batch files to Start Menu
Everything is working perfectly now.
Yes, it is a lot of work, but I REALLY enjoy these old games.
If anyone is interested in an in-depth explanation of the technical steps, I'll be happy to post the details here.
I would share the PCEM configurations I setup, but I can't because Microsoft still has copyright on Windows 98 SE, although they don't sell it anymore. I used my licensed copy of Windows 98 SE. As I mentioned above, all the games I installed are abandoned or CDs I own so I didn't violate any copyrights.
Successfully installed the following games: - AMBER Journeys Beyond - Dune 2000 - Egypt 1156 B.C.: Tomb of Pharoah - Egypt II: The Heliopolis Prophecy - FAUST: Seven Games of the Soul - Morpheus - Nightlong: The Union City Conspiracy - RHEM - The Cameron Files: Secret of Loch Ness - The Crystal Key - The Forgotten - The Messenger - Traitors Gate
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8 hours ago
Great solves and tries! I have something different for #2 and 4.
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8 hours ago
The Women's Day Sale 2026 running through March 6th to March 15th features a broad selection of games, demos and discounts from teams led by women and other gender-marginalised developers. Browse and play through more than 600 games, check out exciting new demos and game releases, and grab all time fan favourites with up to 90% discount Running on Steam this sale ends March 15th **** Spring Sales are starting up - Sale Events
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8 hours ago
The Women's Day Sale 2026 running through March 6th to March 15th features a broad selection of games, demos and discounts from teams led by women and other gender-marginalised developers. Browse and play through more than 600 games, check out exciting new demos and game releases, and grab all time fan favourites with up to 90% discount Running on Steam this sale ends March 15th **** Spring Sales are starting up - Sale Events
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Yesterday at 10:02 PM
Hello everyone, nice to be back somewhat. The price for these games I like plus good games. I have been away and not played some puzzles. Yes Chapter 2 game out today - good price also. I went to some escape games. What are the good puzzle games out there??
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Yesterday at 09:52 PM
Thanks for the heads up BrownEyedTiger, played Chapter 1 and I enjoyed it, for those of you haven't played chapter 1 it is Free on Steam.
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Yesterday at 09:25 PM
Remember: every post helps keep the hamsters running inside the forum servers.
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Yesterday at 07:57 PM
Thanks, Marian!
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Yesterday at 07:00 PM
Thanks Marian and Oldbroad! It is a pretty good year so far since I'm so close to putting the game out. Neofeud is again discounted!In more good news, Neofeud 2 will be coming out this March if all goes according to plan! I am now over halfway through the finalized version of Neofeud 2 and the testers so far have experienced no major bugs.
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Yesterday at 05:10 PM
 good morning manXman ... great finish everyone
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Yesterday at 03:04 PM
Thanks all.
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Yesterday at 04:35 AM
I didn't have hearing loss in my "good" ear until I got into my 60's. It's kind of a normal part of aging. But maybe you've gotten lucky!
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Yesterday at 02:31 AM
Thank you Ana!
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Yesterday at 02:21 AM
Thanks Ana!
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Yesterday at 12:33 AM
Thanks, Marian.
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03/05/26 08:17 PM
Huh. Thanks for the information, Marian. I didn't know there was a Legendary Tales V. I haven't bought 4 yet but I see both of them are on Steam for only $9.99 USD for the CE's.
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03/05/26 07:14 AM
Thanks mxm.
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03/04/26 06:39 PM
You are most welcome, Leeana. It is always nice to see you here in this forum.
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03/04/26 05:55 PM
Thanks Marian!
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03/04/26 05:45 PM
I did get through the part, Marian. It's a timed puzzle which isn't hard once you know what you need to do, but the game sort of takes control of your cursor so you can't hold the cursor still. That's the part the I don't like. Now I'm stuck again, for the moment, trying to figure out what I need to do next. Can you believe I actually have that game you're playing? I've not played it, of course. Have fun!
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03/04/26 04:50 PM
 Good morning manXman ... nice finish by you Marian OldBroad and Michele
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03/03/26 11:09 PM
Yes, I took a look at those. I think the problem for me finding anything new is mostly that I already have too many games.  I did get Laruaville 16 for one dollar on the Daily Deal yesterday - I only have one left to purchase and the series will be complete.
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03/03/26 09:11 PM
Thanks, Marian!
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