Frequently Asked Questions

I see no need to create or write down an entire FAQ here, as there are already some very good ones out there. But i will put links down for all the FAQ's and guides i know of so they are easy to find.

Also, any questions not answered in these FAQ's and guides email me, and i shall try to answer, or find an answer as good as i can. I cant promise miracles, but i will try.

Email: admin@omf2097.com


FAQ's:

* Matt's OMF FAQ: Download
* Robyrt's Definitive OMF FAQ: Download Webpage
* Epic MegaGames's Technical support FAQ: Download


WWW.OMF.COM: FAQ

This is from the official OMF.COM FAQ, i have copied down the parts that have something to do with OMF2097, there are more in the Faq, but that is regarding OMF: Battleground. For more, read the entire FAQ here: www.omf.com/faq/index.html

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Q: What the heck is OMF:2097?
A: OMF:2097 is the prequel to OMF:Battlegrounds, and was
   released for PC in 1994. Battlegrounds takes place
   approximately 20 years after the events of 2097, and
   revisits many of its principal characters.

Q: Will Diversions release the source code to OMF:2097?
A: No.

Q: Will Diversions create an upgraded PC version of OMF:2097?
A: No.

Q: Will Diversions help with my OMF:2097 technical problems?
A: No.

Q: Where can I download the full version of OMF:2097?
A: By popular request, the full version of OMF:2097 is now
   available for download. OMF:2097 is freeware, so you can
   copy this file as you please. However, please be aware
   that Diversions Entertainment no longer supports OMF:2097.
   So, if you download this file, you're on your own - all
   requests for help with 2097 will be ignored.
   Also, you may find some assistance from fellow players on
   the Message Board.

Q: Where can I find more 2097 game information?
A: Xbot's OMF Universe
   Robyrt's OMF Strategy
   Crash's 2097 Zone (dead)
   DL's OMF Battlegrounds (dead)
   raptor's omf2097.com

Q: Why are Shadow, Nova, and Flail not included in
   Battlegrounds?
A: Because we included Force, Mantis, and Warlord instead.

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There is no way of curentlly reciving support for OMF2097. If you need help, check around on the forums on www.omf.com and www.omf2097.com.


FAQ: common problems

This is a few questions i can answer before you even ask, they have been asked many times before on the message board.


Q: I can not get any sound from OMF2097 in Windows XP!?
A: The people at the Message bored found that VDM sound can
   in most situations fix this. VDM sound (dead)

Q: Can i play OMF2097 over internet ?
A: Well yes, OMF2097 uses the IPX protocol to play
   multiplayer games, this protocol can be emulated, or
   faked, with certain programs.
   This page have more info regarding three such programs: NET
   And you can find links for all three programs here: Links

Q: I Can not get Zone/Kahn to work in my Windows 2K/XP what
   do i do?
A: I am afraid i do not have much experience with the 2K/XP
   windows's, but some kind soul posted this link on the
   message board: www.bkkbazaar.com/omf/soundonline/guide.html (dead)
   It is a description on how to set up a VPN network between
   two or more computers using 2K/XP as a "virtual network".
   This should let the IPX protocol to work. But i have never
   tried this myself.