Runyan99

I had a lot trouble being an original buyer of all the games.
At some point, BFC switched their DRM provider.  Meaning saving originals which is usually a good idea just results in bizarre problems.
Although, I did get SF2 on Steam via Slitherine out of CMFI trauma.  My last 2 CM installs, Rubble and Cold War were as smooth as silk.
But what I think what was most significant was the level of assistance and work John put in to helping my legacy CMFI problems and interfacing with developers.
How far did John go to help me.  Well, BFC gave me a refund on it (years after buying it).  However, I just did a new WIN10 build, and wanted to give CMFI one last shot.
However to run a credit card charge and then reversing is a pain in the ass.  John/BFC did what few companies will do.  He gave me the sale first before the transaction so that I could see if my problems were solved.  There were and I paid BFC, and got my beloved CMFI back.
Bottom line:  John will really work to make things right.  I admit being impatient.  As a retired software engineer, I often understand problems better those trying to help me.

I went away for a while. But lately, I have been watching some CM on YouTube, and I thought I would try to reinstall my CMFI I bought in 2012. Wow, what a disaster.
So my orders show up on my profile. I have a code for CMFI, and a code for engine 2, which apparently I bought at the same time as Gustav Line. But no code to activate Gustav, just a disk here on my desk and a 2019 PC with no DVD drive.
Well whatever, let's install CMFI to see how it runs today. So even in 2021 my install downloads CMFI THE ORIGINAL, even though the game is apparently on Engine 4 by now. Really? Why can't I download just the current Engine 4 version?
Ok so I install the initial download and activate it. On then to the Engine 2 and 3, patch, which installs v1.12? Ok, then I try to change the resolution and the game will no longer start. Great.
I could now install the Engine 4 patch, but I see that is 2 patches, and I will need the win.rar program. Ah, **** it.
I am just venting, but I cannot believe how clumsy and antiquated this still is. Thank Slitherine for helping out to move these games to Steam, and moving us all into the 21st Century. I imagine I won't have the same problems with that publisher.
Shame on you for this mess, BF.com.