[jim]

Well -

The error message seems to be the same.

I uninstalled.

Reinstalled.

Re-patched.

Move the downloaded TDM into the folder.

Extracted it.

Loaded game (the path had changed itself)

Got the 1.49 in LL corner.

Got the TDM in UR corner.

Tried the darlocks and got:

"Cannot open file c:\program files\shrapnel games\malfador machinations\space empires iv\TDM-ModPack\pictures\races\darlock\darlock_Race_Portra it.bmp"

Tried to skip that and simply not use Darlock

Tried to create new race. It locks up with the same message when I try to select a shipset. Presumably, it is when i try to scroll past where the Darlock one should be.

This second error message just locked me up again. I backed up and out and tried again.

OK - it went through the motions to let me play. I just selected 4 AIs and a new race of my own. Did not scroll. Std cluster large (not the 200+ I usually use), simultaneous. It has been grinding away for several minutes now. I have a PIII 733 and it looks like I have tried to break some CIA encryption, or something.

OK - it looks like I'm in, but why so slow, I'm not sure.

I'll post again in a few minutes with my results.