kai Posted May 2, 2004 Report Share Posted May 2, 2004 Whenever i try to destroy an alien jamming device, it gets reported as being distance 0k and is stuck at the back of my rear view mirror, what is going on, has anyone ever heard of this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lleshap Johari Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 Truth be told, I came here to ask the exact same question. Loud beeping sound, says the probe is at -.0km from you, allied pilots can't find it. Except that when I look out the back of my ship there's nothing there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowBlade Posted May 23, 2004 Report Share Posted May 23, 2004 Yeah, I had that problem a while ago, too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kai Posted May 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2004 How did you resolve the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouse Nightshirt Posted June 10, 2004 Report Share Posted June 10, 2004 This is a problem in Windows XP only. There is no direct fix for this problem, other than deleting the probe from existence by editing the files. In your XCI directory, there is a hidden file called Gamesettings.ini. In there, you will find the following: [intelJammerProbe]Side=ALIEN_EXCLUSIVEProdTime=1Cost=1Size=1EnergyCost=1RechargeRate=1HitPoints=100RepairRate=1Penalty=1Range=1Materials=1SellPrice=500000TechRequired=-1TechRequired2=-1TechItem=69 Simply delete it. You'll never get data jammer probes, but it has to be done unfortunately. NOTE: I'm not sure this is the correct data, so make a backup before you try anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickAragua Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 I believe this problem arises in Win2k as well. The workaround, of course, is identical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niml Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 anyone have this bug with a pirate base? it said that pirate base structure was -0km and that it was always behind me -_- just wondering if that is a problem also.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix2yk1 Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 WooHoo! We finally have an answer for all XP and NT users about X-Com Interceptor! The "Bug" is because of the standard NTFS Partition with these operating systems.... Format and reinstall windows XP or whatever witha FAT 32 and thats it! No MOre Bug!!! Now you can blast those bases and Probes to your hearts content!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Veteran Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 I had a jammer once that was too far from my base to deal with, think I had to restart to lose it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kai Posted August 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 I get that bug on my 2K system, and that is FAT32 formatted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 I'm surprised no one has mentioned this yet: I had the problem once too. I believe if you switch to external view, you can see the probe clipping inside your ship. It is stuck there. I don't remember how I did it, but somehow I caused damage to my ship, by running into one of my wingmen or something. If you do it enough, it should damage the probe to the point at which it is destroyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kai Posted September 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2004 Good idea,, for probes anyway. Unfortunately I can't see that being a particularly practical idea for bases And to make matters worse, the copy of W98 on my system failed a long time ago. I'm stuck without intercepter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jh316 Posted February 10, 2005 Report Share Posted February 10, 2005 Um...I deleted it, saved the .ini, and started a new game, and I still got a jammer probe somehow. I'm looking at the sreen right now. It has a jammer probe messing with my base, and then I look at the .ini and the entry is deleted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jh316 Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 Nevermind, I beat the game last night anyway. Quite fun. The last battle reminded me a bit of the ending of Freespace 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picard Posted July 23, 2005 Report Share Posted July 23, 2005 you dont have to delete its file or something! i found out a way to blast it! you go on full speed, (no boost) fire all your beam weapons until their energy is down to 10%, then fire your missiles as fast as you can and the probe simply blows up behind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kret Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 So probes become "Leech probes" in 2k/XP. Good to know there's a way to deal with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baka Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 YAY! IT WORKED! Now as said, a way to fix the bases.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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