Register Forums Calendar Active Threads Forum Help
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Rate This Thread
Hop To
#3557875 - 04/17/12 05:31 PM Original Falcon 4.0 cd....where to get it now for BMS  
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 2,557 jack72 Offline
Senior Member
jack72  Offline
Senior Member

Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 2,557
Toronto
Since this BMS option cam available, I have been looking for my orginal Falcon 4 cd, since the instruction is that you must have the disk. I believe I have used it as a dog frisbee since Falcon AF came out.

Does anyone know where I might find a copy? Of if anyone is willing to sell?

- I know those voices in my head are not real, but man they have some good ideas.

- I never killed anyone, but I have read a large number of obituaries with great satisfaction.

- If I cannot make it to your funeral, I will certainly send a message indicating my approval.

- Most of my Friends are Imaginary

- Time is money, so I decided to sell my watch.
Inline advert (2nd and 3rd post)
#3557884 - 04/17/12 06:21 PM Re: Original Falcon 4.0 cd....where to get it now for BMS [Re: jack72]  
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 16,082 - Ice Offline
Veteran
- Ice  Offline
Veteran

Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 16,082
Philippines / North East UK
eBay? I was lucky enough to buy one from a fellow SimHQ-er 2 christmases ago...

- Ice
#3557894 - 04/17/12 06:41 PM Re: Original Falcon 4.0 cd....where to get it now for BMS [Re: jack72]  
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 177 CuMelter Offline
W-W Super 220 Swift
CuMelter  Offline
W-W Super 220 Swift
Member

Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 177
Twin States, USA
I have the Hasbro release as well as the Microprose 1st edition of Falcon4.
I could be persuaded to turn a copy loose-
#3558038 - 04/17/12 11:42 PM Re: Original Falcon 4.0 cd....where to get it now for BMS [Re: jack72]  
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 10,577 Arthonon Online content
Veteran
Arthonon  Online Content
Veteran

Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 10,577
California

Ken Cartwright

No single drop of rain feels it is responsible for the flood.

http://www.techflyer.net
#3558615 - 04/18/12 10:22 PM Re: Original Falcon 4.0 cd....where to get it now for BMS [Re: jack72]  
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 2,169 MigBuster Offline
Member
MigBuster  Offline
Member

Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 2,169
UK
This has a separate Falcon 4.0 disk also - I use this now after getting rid of Falcon 4.0 years back - a few cheapees as well currently

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Totally-Flying-Compilation-Fortress-European/dp/B00005QFHM

'Crashing and Burning since 1987'
#3558943 - 04/19/12 01:30 PM Re: Original Falcon 4.0 cd....where to get it now for BMS [Re: jack72]  
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,385 Kendo Nagasaki Offline
Member
Kendo Nagasaki  Offline
Member

Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,385
UK
You would go google-eyed at the torrent of search results for Falcon4.

And to be honest I see no harm in gaining an illegitimate copy of a game that last came off of a cd-pressing production line when Bill Clinton was president, and was originally released in a different century.
#3558952 - 04/19/12 01:47 PM Re: Original Falcon 4.0 cd....where to get it now for BMS [Re: jack72]  
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 7,033 komemiute Offline
Hell Drummer
komemiute  Offline
Hell Drummer
Hotshot

Joined: May 2009
Posts: 7,033
Logically I do agree with Kendo, but morally I'd still spend those few bucks (I've seen copies around for less than 5€) on that.

If nothing else for coherence...

Click to reveal..
"Himmiherrgottksakramentzefixhallelujah!"
Para_Bellum

"It takes forever +/- 2 weeks for the A-10 to get anywhere significant..."
Ice

"Ha! If it gets him on the deck its a start!"
MigBuster

"What people like and what critics praise are rarely the same thing. 'Critic' is just another one of those unnecessary, overpaid, parasitic jobs that the human race has churned out so that clever slackers won't have to actually get a real job and possibly soil their hands."
Sauron
#3558980 - 04/19/12 02:20 PM Re: Original Falcon 4.0 cd....where to get it now for BMS [Re: Kendo Nagasaki]  
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 4,465 Bib4Tuna Offline
I will take you to Jabba
Bib4Tuna  Offline
I will take you to Jabba
Senior Member

Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 4,465
NC, USA
Originally Posted By: Kendo Nagasaki
You would go google-eyed at the torrent of search results for Falcon4.

And to be honest I see no harm in gaining an illegitimate copy of a game that last came off of a cd-pressing production line when Bill Clinton was president, and was originally released in a different century.







http://gprime.net/flash.php/youareapirate
#3559032 - 04/19/12 03:50 PM Re: Original Falcon 4.0 cd....where to get it now for BMS [Re: Kendo Nagasaki]  
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 22,095 citizen guod Offline
Lifer
citizen guod  Offline
Lifer

Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 22,095
Originally Posted By: Kendo Nagasaki
You would go google-eyed at the torrent of search results for Falcon4.

And to be honest I see no harm in gaining an illegitimate copy of a game that last came off of a cd-pressing production line when Bill Clinton was president, and was originally released in a different century.



Problem is, Atari still owns it, and they have not released the source code or intellectual property. Until they do, it isn't US legal to redistribute.

Wisdom is knowing what's enough
#3559038 - 04/19/12 03:58 PM Re: Original Falcon 4.0 cd....where to get it now for BMS [Re: jack72]  
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 7,033 komemiute Offline
Hell Drummer
komemiute  Offline
Hell Drummer
Hotshot

Joined: May 2009
Posts: 7,033
It's funny how you specified "US-Legal"...

Click to reveal..
"Himmiherrgottksakramentzefixhallelujah!"
Para_Bellum

"It takes forever +/- 2 weeks for the A-10 to get anywhere significant..."
Ice

"Ha! If it gets him on the deck its a start!"
MigBuster

"What people like and what critics praise are rarely the same thing. 'Critic' is just another one of those unnecessary, overpaid, parasitic jobs that the human race has churned out so that clever slackers won't have to actually get a real job and possibly soil their hands."
Sauron
#3559073 - 04/19/12 04:33 PM Re: Original Falcon 4.0 cd....where to get it now for BMS [Re: jack72]  
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,385 Kendo Nagasaki Offline
Member
Kendo Nagasaki  Offline
Member

Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,385
UK
anti-copyright rant deleted

Last edited by Kendo Nagasaki; 04/19/12 04:38 PM.
#3559223 - 04/19/12 08:11 PM Re: Original Falcon 4.0 cd....where to get it now for BMS [Re: citizen guod]  
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,385 Kendo Nagasaki Offline
Member
Kendo Nagasaki  Offline
Member

Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,385
UK
Originally Posted By: guod
Originally Posted By: Kendo Nagasaki
You would go google-eyed at the torrent of search results for Falcon4.

And to be honest I see no harm in gaining an illegitimate copy of a game that last came off of a cd-pressing production line when Bill Clinton was president, and was originally released in a different century.



Problem is, Atari still owns it, and they have not released the source code or intellectual property. Until they do, it isn't US legal to redistribute.


You know what? I think thats complete BS (nothing personal!). Atari HAVE NEVER released a retail version of Falcon4. In fact, they HAVE authorised the release of TWO FREEWARE version of the game.

Not being a lawyer, nor ever having played one on tv, how would they avoid being laughed out of court if I was to be accused by them of downloading F4 from terrorists..., sorry, I mean piratebay.


Last edited by Kendo Nagasaki; 04/19/12 08:13 PM.
#3559286 - 04/19/12 09:43 PM Re: Original Falcon 4.0 cd....where to get it now for BMS [Re: komemiute]  
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 22,095 citizen guod Offline
Lifer
citizen guod  Offline
Lifer

Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 22,095
Originally Posted By: komemiute
It's funny how you specified "US-Legal"...


Oh it was intentional. I don't know if the legalese applies elsewhere, and if you guys want some extra lawyers we have an over-abundance here. wink

Wisdom is knowing what's enough
#3559295 - 04/19/12 10:00 PM Re: Original Falcon 4.0 cd....where to get it now for BMS [Re: citizen guod]  
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 22,095 citizen guod Offline
Lifer
citizen guod  Offline
Lifer

Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 22,095
Originally Posted By: Kendo Nagasaki
You know what? I think thats complete BS (nothing personal!).

None taken. BS or not, tis the legal way it is.

Originally Posted By: Kendo Nagasaki
Atari HAVE NEVER released a retail version of Falcon4.

http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/3537042/Re_Resource_for_Falcon_4_0_exe.html#Post3537042

Originally Posted By: Kendo Nagasaki
In fact, they HAVE authorised the release of TWO FREEWARE version of the game.

Hadn't seen that.

Wisdom is knowing what's enough
#3559301 - 04/19/12 10:13 PM Re: Original Falcon 4.0 cd....where to get it now for BMS [Re: jack72]  
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 22,095 citizen guod Offline
Lifer
citizen guod  Offline
Lifer

Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 22,095
Guys, there are legit/legal places to get the CD, and a link is referenced earlier in this thread.

If you're posting on SimHQ Forums, please reference only that way of acquiring the product.

SimHQ cannot and will not condone or allow grabbing software via pirating.

Different points-of-view, opinions, are fine, but we need to keep it legal.

Wisdom is knowing what's enough

Moderated by  RacerGT 

Quick Search
Recent Articles
Support SimHQ
If you shop on Amazon use this Amazon link to support SimHQ
.
Social
Recent Topics
Headphones
by RossUK. 04/24/24 03:48 PM
Skymaster down.
by Mr_Blastman. 04/24/24 03:28 PM
The Old Breed and the Costs of War
by wormfood. 04/24/24 01:39 PM
Actors portraying British Prime Ministers
by Tarnsman. 04/24/24 01:11 AM
Roy Cross is 100 Years Old
by F4UDash4. 04/23/24 11:22 AM
Actors portraying US Presidents
by PanzerMeyer. 04/19/24 12:19 PM
Dickey Betts was 80
by Rick_Rawlings. 04/19/24 01:11 AM
Exodus
by RedOneAlpha. 04/18/24 05:46 PM
Privacy Policy · Forum Rules · Mark All Read · homepage · Top
Copyright 1997-2016, SimHQ Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.6.0