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Old February 4th, 2009, 05:01 AM
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Before I knew better, started a couple of games using the same slot 1 and 4. I've been noticing numbers flash on the bottom of the screen when I first start up, but just recently started investigating. After reading several threads, I am clear that playing the same slots is something that shouldn't be done because it messes up the security. I've also learned that there is a hot key to pull up the security info (haven't tried it yet). I believe it is key "1". I also read that if we continue using the same slot something will fell.

My question is regarding the last statement. What happens if we (me) continue using the same slot? Is this defininte or just a possibility? If it going to fail it is best I forfeit now and start over.
Secure PBEM games should never be shared in the same slot, as it completely screws up the recording of security loads/quits information for the multiple games. You wont be able to tell if your opponent is cheating, and he will get duff info as well.

One secure PBEM game occupies the same slot for the entire life of that game.

If you need more than 5 secure games played at the same time then get the CD edition.

Insecure mode can be played in the same slot as they do not record loads and quits info.

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Old February 4th, 2009, 06:03 AM
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Good day, Andy

I'm now not clear on what we are taking about as to being "shared". Because I have been using the same slots now for several Campaigns and a single game, Now each one has been with the same opponent just different games, can I expect an Atomic reaction at some point?

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Old February 4th, 2009, 06:52 AM
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Bob if you are playing basic security as the campaign is no problem, but if the battles are full security I would expect meltdown is iminent
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