So I bought HL2: Episode 1

[ADM]

Went to install it:
http://img147.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hl2ep10mu.gif

and sucks that I have to wait till it unlocks

I thought it'd be a bonus that Australians should get it first heh.

Cool thing is that it came in those big DVD double thick boxes (which is definitely EA's trait) but with a DVD. No manual still though

 

[Harryz]

We're all in the same boat.

http://ep1.half-life2.com/

Only a mere few hours left. Gonna pre-load/buy it now.

 

[Solaris]

I'm sooo excited.

 

[DevgruSeal]

Off-topic, but your Windows interface -- What program are you using? StyleXP or Windowblinds, etc? Looks sleek like the Aero Glass for Vista..

 

[ADM]

Yeah I don't use any external programs for my theme.. I've cracked the windows theme file uxtheme.dll so that you can add unofficial themes to windows without using StyleXP, WindowsBlinds or any other program (never did like that sort of thing).

You need the UXTheme Multi-Patcher for that:
http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=140707

Doesn't cause any problems doing it also.

The theme itself is Royal Four:
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/10955957/

Oh and thanks guys.. just under 3 hours left to go, can't wait

 

[DevgruSeal]

I can't figure out how to download the theme itself :-\

 

[ADM]

Click this link heh:
http://www.deviantart.com/download/10955957/

 

[DevgruSeal]

Thanks man I'll try it out..I use StyleXP and it messes up sometimes..

 

[ADM]

Yeah that's why I don't use programs like that, glitches too much on some programs. Themes this way are like normal proper WinXP themes.

1 hour and 20 mins left

 

[bodhi]

looks like windows media centre skin tbh

 

[Goalie31]

ugh I went to buy it and they don't get it until tomorrow:x