Lost CoMI

i kniw this isnt exactly about tales of monkey island but i figure someone here might know what to do. I lost my second disc to Curse of Monkey island i dont think i can even install it w/o the second disc and ideas about what i can do?

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  • edited July 2009
    Try to find a download online. I'm pretty sure they're legal as long as you own a copy of what you download.
  • edited July 2009
    Lost it? xmm how could you? Anyway you have 4 options:
    1) Find it... get yourself a nice detective outfit and a magnifying glass.
    2) Copy the cd from a friend
    3) Buy the game again
    4) Download the iso from a warez site (It'ss illegal, but since you purchase the game is ok I guess)
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    edited July 2009
    larys wrote: »
    Lost it? xmm how could you? Anyway you have 4 options:
    1) Find it... get yourself a nice detective outfit and a magnifying glass.
    2) Copy the cd from a friend
    3) Buy the game again
    4) Download the iso from a warez site (It'ss illegal, but since you purchase the game is ok I guess)

    And then ye must drink grog with us! GROG!! GROG!! GROG!! GROG!!
  • edited July 2009
    Grog!!
  • edited July 2009
    no my grog!
  • edited July 2009
    TheJoe wrote: »
    And then ye must drink grog with us! GROG!! GROG!! GROG!! GROG!!

    I can only hear chickens in here... GROGGROGGROGGROGGROG :)

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  • edited July 2009
    Unauthorized downloading of a copyrighted file via filesharing is always illegal since you're also uploading.
    Normal downloading may be illegal depending on protection (DMCA may apply), local laws and/or whether a judge sees you supporting this illegal distribution.

    In summary: Don't go there.

    LucasArts has a disc exchange service you can use, but since this is a pretty old game you're likely to find it for less in a local bargain bin.
  • edited July 2009
    thanatos56 wrote: »
    Try to find a download online. I'm pretty sure they're legal as long as you own a copy of what you download.

    I had to do that with Escape because disc 1 snapped in half when I tried to get it out of the case!!
  • edited July 2009
  • edited July 2009
    Scapetti wrote: »

    That's one solution, but I see no reason to buy an overpriced version on ebay when you've already bought one copy. Personally, I've gotten into the habit of backing up my cds by creating an iso on my hard drive. That way I never have to worry about the actual cd once it's been copied.
  • edited July 2009
    I back up my stuff too I have a lot off old CD-Roms that just do not work like they used to
  • edited July 2009
    I buy copies of most of my old games on Steam, often better compatibility and they are quite cheap on there. Especially when you buy discounted collections. CMI will be on there eventually!
  • edited July 2009
    thanatos56 wrote: »
    Try to find a download online. I'm pretty sure they're legal as long as you own a copy of what you download.
    I'm pretty sure that's ILLEGAL.

    Contact LucasArts, they're usually very helpful to their customers.
  • edited July 2009
    Yeah, downloading things you'd normally have to pay for is always illegal, even if you already own a copy. Or so I've heard.

    I'm pretty sure you can install it without the second disc. I reinstalled it recently, and I don't remember the game asking for the second disc until I completed part II.
  • edited July 2009
    Aractus wrote: »
    I'm pretty sure that's ILLEGAL.

    Contact LucasArts, they're usually very helpful to their customers.

    ...If you live in the US!! As far as I know we still can't order anything from their store in the UK:mad:
  • edited July 2009
    zmally wrote: »
    ...If you live in the US!! As far as I know we still can't order anything from their store in the UK:mad:

    It's illegal in the UK too! ¬_¬ and besides... these games are a lot easier to get hold of in the UK, just check ebay. They're not even at ridiculous prices!
  • edited July 2009
    That's a shame. The launcher has a feature that lets you rip the game files directly from the disc. If you still had it, you wouldn't need the disc.
  • edited July 2009
    Ahem... I know I always say that I like the first two games best. This is still true, but... I never said that I don't like CoMI. I was disturbed by the looks of Guybrush first (because he looked so different and unnaturally proportioned), but it's a great game. I love it and I would love to play it once more.

    I have the same problem like britt: can't find my copy. On the other hand, I only owned the German version so I will have to buy the English version anyway.

    Now how to get the English version in Germany for a reasonable price? I don't wanna pay 20 Euros or more just for the shipping.
    Does anyone know if there's a place where you can LEGALLY download CoMI?
  • edited July 2009
    Aractus wrote: »
    I'm pretty sure that's ILLEGAL.

    Contact LucasArts, they're usually very helpful to their customers.

    I'm not sure, I think it's a grey area... with ROMs and such they're considered a 'backup' of what you already own (or you are supposed to delete it within 24 hours) so isn't that the same with disc images?
  • edited July 2009
    I'm not sure, I think it's a grey area... with ROMs and such they're considered a 'backup' of what you already own (or you are supposed to delete it within 24 hours) so isn't that the same with disc images?

    The 24 hours rule is an urban legend. I'm not sure why they even write that. Publishing something without permission is illegal in most countries under most circumstances.
  • edited July 2009
    Scapetti wrote: »
    It's illegal in the UK too! ¬_¬ and besides... these games are a lot easier to get hold of in the UK, just check ebay. They're not even at ridiculous prices!

    I meant LucasArts are helpful to their customers if you live in the US.. Being in the UK we're not allowed to buy anything from their store. Although this may have changed in recent years I'll have to try it again :)
  • edited July 2009
    Why care if its legal or not? Since you own the game its ok to download it.People pirate games all the time without pay a "nickel" and you that you have brought the game you don't do it because its illegal. Is not like you are murdering someone or anything... Come on people stop being so, so legal freaks...
  • edited July 2009
    Yeah stop following the law people! I mean it's not the law or anything and you won't end up in prison!
  • edited July 2009
    zmally wrote: »
    ...If you live in the US!! As far as I know we still can't order anything from their store in the UK:mad:
    I don't live in the USA.

    They're still usually helpful regardless of where you live.
    I'm not sure, I think it's a grey area... with ROMs and such they're considered a 'backup' of what you already own (or you are supposed to delete it within 24 hours) so isn't that the same with disc images?
    "ROMS" are only considered a back-up if you copy the file yourself, and you have the legal right to do so (either a specific exemption in your local copyright law, or you have written authorization from the copyright holder to do so) ... "delete within 24 hours" is a bunch of rubbish that WAREZ sites put on their pages, it doesn't actually mean anything.

    In *most* countries there are no specific legal provisions allowing for software back-ups without prior authorization by the copyright proprietor; even though there are usually legal provisions allowing the backing up of music and video.
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