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 Posted: Fri, 3rd Dec 2004 00:08 Post subject: StarForce - F*cked At Last. |
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Well, this moment has come. Not an emulator, not a crack, but fine working bypasser for StarForce 3.* (and maybe Securom/Safedisk/whatever).
There are some minor info on this tool in some special threads here, but I think this require more attention.
So, the tool with such a kind name (StarF*ck, insert the U instead of asteriks) allows you to use alcoholed images (mdf/mds) w/o cracks on nearly any system w/o turning off your CD/DVD-drives thru BIOS or directly.
If you're not ready to read, go there right now (http://www.project-starfuck.tk/), but I recommend you to read all these words till the end. AND the content of the site right now is only in Russian. But the author of StarF*ck told me, that the english version of website will be available very soon, as well the new version.
The main features of StarF*ck are the following:
- It disables the CD/DVD on secondary IDE-channels ONLY while the game is running, automatically. And then turns the channel back.
- It forces SF not to show message "Insert the CD in another drive".
- Avoid blacklisting for latest StarForce & SecuROM games. They REALLY works.
- Supports future plug-ins.
- Three ways of disabling for drives.
- nForce2 logic support.
- Multilanguage (RU/DE/EN currently, easy translation thru BMP/TXT files /me thinks)
- Bypass SF'ed games till v3.4.63.x (maybe later versions too)
The basic use of StarF*uck is simple:
0) CREATE THE RESTORE POINT IN YOUR WINDOWS XP!!! (Well, I didn't do so, and have no probs, but the author advise to do so)
1) Unpack (i.e. in RUN directory in the game's folder)
2) Mount full MDF/MDS image or mini-image (depends of the version of SF) into DT or Alcohol.
3) Create shortcut in the current form (just en example):
Target: "C:\Games\gametitle\run\game.exe" /patch /port /cdrom /rescan /notshow "/protection StarForce63" "/Path C:\Games\gametitle\" "/EXE game.exe"
Start in: "C:\games\gametitle\run\"
4) Cross your fingers & start the shortcut. The SF window will appear, check the virtual CD and then continue to work. It may be a little slower than original CD and also the game itself may start about a minute later, but it will work.
Of course, there are some restrictions you should know:
- You CD must be on SECONDARY IDE CHANNEL, OTHER than the SYSTEM HD IS ON. In other cases (i.e. CD is on the first ID, as the system disk too) this trick won't work.
- Your MDS or Mini-image MUST BE DONE on good CD-reader withh good optics. This means in BWA Builder you should see the line w/o juggles. The good topology file is the key for any good clone. But almost all latest scene and no-groups releases were done with good MDS's.
- It can just not to work for you for unknown reasons (the current ver. of StarF*ck is 0.80 beta with 0.81 coming today or maybe some days later) or even hang your computer or disable your controllers in the way you won't be able to get them back.
- There are some bugs with some of nForce-based motherboards.
- Shit, it's the beta, guys! But it works.
I tested it on several games, both downloaded (Soldiers of WW2, Scrapland, Dead to Rights) both copied by myself (HellForces, Space Rangers 2, Xpand Rally, some other russian titles). Everything was fine. All games worked fine, and after exiting them all IDE-channels were back. It doesn't mean that everything will work at anybody's computer. It's just my case, but I think it will be a common case very soon.
So, the StarForce is not a King anymore. At least, until future versions. We still don't have DT4 or Alcohol2, but you can run a huge library of uncracked games right now. If the scene groups or some other guys will provide alcohol clones, made with good optics. I'm personnaly will wait for this.
Short instructions.
Go there: http://www.project-starfuck.tk/ or there http://www.bestmedia.kiev.ua/starfuck/index.php (just a mirror)
OR DIRECT LINK TO FILEPAGE:
http://www.bestmedia.kiev.ua/starfuck/modules.php?name=Files&d_op=show_cat_files&categories_id=1
Click on the sixth menu link (Files), the on "Project Starfuck".
The first link is "Link Generator" - it create shortuct for your games with a few clicks
The second is a manual (u can skip it, cause it's in Russian)
The other two files are SF0.80 beta & SF0.80 Premodded (with some predefined batch-files)
You can download both of them.
Then just follow the instructions about mounting and so on.
P.S. Whoof, I'm a little tired. Sorry for my language, I'm a Russian, but I just wanted to bring this nice tool outside our country and specific Russian forums. I'll keep an eye on this thread, so it would be nice if somebody will check their games if they work fine with StarF*ck. But REMEMBER ABOUT RESTORE POINT! Also I'll try to invite the author of StarF*ck here, so he could answer questions, if the'll appear.
Last edited by Starfcuker on Fri, 3rd Dec 2004 00:46; edited 1 time in total
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| Posted: Fri, 3rd Dec 2004 00:21 Post subject: |
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Hmmm......damn it, almost no matter what, every way beside a real crack sounds like tons of hassle...jesus.
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adaml75
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| Posted: Fri, 3rd Dec 2004 00:25 Post subject: I think... |
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| outtanames wrote: | | Hmmm......damn it, almost no matter what, every way beside a real crack sounds like tons of hassle...jesus. |
/me thinks that the new version of SF* (or at least 1.0) will be almost fully automatical. Now it takes about a minute or so to create proper shrtcut, but already in 0.81 the author promised to include the automatic shortcut-generator. So it will be just a matter of seconds. Of course, due to some technical restrictions, it will not work on some computers. But this tool is definitly a milestone in this StarForce war.
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| Posted: Fri, 3rd Dec 2004 00:28 Post subject: |
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Nice reply there, I guess you're pretty much right...its really a WAR afterall...
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| Posted: Fri, 3rd Dec 2004 00:54 Post subject: |
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Starfuck is really excellent tool, but SF3 devs are monitoring pirated sites, and they will always find a way, and update their protection if needed
chill out man, life is beautifull...
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MAD_MAX333
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| Posted: Fri, 3rd Dec 2004 00:58 Post subject: |
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its all in .... ell i don't kno hat LAN... translate, what file should i get the beta file?
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| Posted: Fri, 3rd Dec 2004 01:02 Post subject: |
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| Posted: Fri, 3rd Dec 2004 01:04 Post subject: |
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Fakir:
| Quote: | | Starfuck is really excellent tool, but SF3 devs are monitoring pirated sites, and they will always find a way, and update their protection if needed. |
The is the war. But at least all (?) current games are playable. And that's good.
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| Posted: Fri, 3rd Dec 2004 01:10 Post subject: |
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WTF? There is a DVD crack for Colin Mcrae Rally 2005!!! I just saw it on GCW
chill out man, life is beautifull...
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fisk
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| Posted: Fri, 3rd Dec 2004 01:15 Post subject: |
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*raises his glass to the Russians behind this*
Yes, yes I'm back.
Somewhat.
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| Posted: Fri, 3rd Dec 2004 01:37 Post subject: |
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New version of S*F (0.81 beta) was released several minutes ago, so skip my previous links.
A little translation:
New features:
- Shortcut generator included
- Options module included
- The possibility to automatically mount images into Daemon Tools and Alcohol 120%
The new archive contents:
- StarFuck v0.81 beta
- Russian language
- English language
http://www.bestmedia.kiev.ua/starfuck/modules.php?name=Files&d_op=show_cat_files&categories_id=1
P.S. Lite means that only RU/EN are in this release. Other languages will be available later.
Last edited by Starfcuker on Fri, 3rd Dec 2004 01:44; edited 1 time in total
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| Posted: Fri, 3rd Dec 2004 01:40 Post subject: |
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Esel_Gesi
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| Posted: Fri, 3rd Dec 2004 01:49 Post subject: |
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in soviet russia starforce cracks you
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| Posted: Fri, 3rd Dec 2004 02:06 Post subject: |
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*bows down very low*
Cheers, this is a GREAT tool, kudos to the person behind this.
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arw
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| Posted: Fri, 3rd Dec 2004 03:01 Post subject: |
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Hats off to our Russian friends who accomplished this!
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arw
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| Posted: Fri, 3rd Dec 2004 03:06 Post subject: |
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Just to confirm I tried it with the clone release of SUPERPOWER 2 and it didn't work...I got the message (Insert the CD in another drive) even with all options turned on .
Anyway I'll try a few other titles tomorrow.
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tucolino
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| Posted: Fri, 3rd Dec 2004 03:47 Post subject: |
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hi all.first post,not bad
well yes.this version seems not to work.i was able to play toca 2 with older version,but not with this one.
anyway,incredible tool,hats off,way to go,mate
MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU
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| Posted: Fri, 3rd Dec 2004 04:28 Post subject: |
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cool
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| Posted: Fri, 3rd Dec 2004 04:34 Post subject: |
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does it work w/ Soldiers: HOWW2?
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This thread is for common SF "cracking". Of course SF-games ARE crackable, but the every case is unique a takes a lot of time. And right now the S*F is just the universal solution. But not for every single game, some game protected by op-codes and custom add-ons.
...Thx for the heads up Starfcuker.
