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| Not even out, and they're already giving me problems =P |
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Ignore this post...
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Rawr... nvm I'm blind lol.
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| 05/08/08 22:59 |
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OK... new problem, not sure why (could just be that its the 14th not 17th...) but when I start AoC it just goes to a black screen with the sound and everything working, I can tab out, the error console works etc but its just... a black screen.
When I tab out and back in fast enough for a split second I can see about 1/4 of the screen then its just black again =\.
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| 05/14/08 14:51 |
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| QUOTE | OK... new problem, not sure why (could just be that its the 14th not 17th...) but when I start AoC it just goes to a black screen with the sound and everything working, I can tab out, the error console works etc but its just... a black screen.
When I tab out and back in fast enough for a split second I can see about 1/4 of the screen then its just black again =. |
Quoting so you can't delete your question again :-P
Is all you get a black screen? Not the annoyingly long sequence of one brand logo zipping by in 3D visuals and sounds followed by a rather gory introduction movie?
Ehm, that sounds like some hardware issues.
What are you System specs CPU, Mory Videocard, AGP / PCIE and what OS you're using e.t.c?
One very important tweaking tip I can give you right of the bat is to
Defragment your harddisk between isntallation and play!
It really made a big difference for me when I did that. Like 30% performance gain.
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| 05/14/08 15:30 |
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Already defragged, twice.
I get all the ads for nvidia etc but they're black too.
dxdiag:
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System Information
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Time of this report: 5/14/2008, 15:06:30
Machine name: ****
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_qfe.070227-2300)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
System Model: System Product Name
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5600+, MMX, 3DNow (2 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
Memory: 2046MB RAM
Page File: 374MB used, 3564MB available
Windows Dir: C:WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode
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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.
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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)
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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 8800 GT
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: EnumPCIVEN_10DE&DEV_0611&SUBSYS_053C10DE&REV_A2
Display Memory: 512.0 MB
Current Mode: 1600 x 1200 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0011.7516 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 5/2/2008 22:46:00, 6108160 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 5/2/2008 22:46:00, 6554496 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4551-11CF-326E-372503C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0611
SubSys ID: 0x053C10DE
Revision ID: 0x00A2
Revision ID: 0x00A2
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A
Deinterlace Caps: {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run
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Sound Devices
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Deion: SoundMAX HD Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIOFUNC_01&VEN_11D4&DEV_198B&SUBSYS_104381F6&REV_1002
Manufacturer ID: 65535
Product ID: 65535
Type: WDM
Driver Name: ADIHdAud.sys
Driver Version: 5.10.0001.4580 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 9/7/2006 18:08:06, 247296 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: AnalogDevices
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 192000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 33, 32
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 33, 32
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: Yes
EAX™ 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2™ Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura™ ZoomFX™: Yes
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run
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Sound Capture Devices
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Deion: SoundMAX HD Audio
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: ADIHdAud.sys
Driver Version: 5.10.0001.4580 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 9/7/2006 18:08:06, 247296 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xCCC
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DirectMusic
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DLS Path: C:WINDOWSSYSTEM32driversGM.DLS
DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
Acceleration: n/a
Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Registry: OK
Test Result: Not run
Just part of it, but I don't think more is needed.
EDIT: Also, now when I try and start it, the launcher goes up as normal, but it sits on downloading patch information, when before I could start the game =\.
EDIT2: Nvm, patch server is down.
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Ataxia
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Looks like the latest patch (new ones and the game hasn't even start... not bad FC, not bad...) fixed the problem, works now, just gotta hope it keeps working until midnight on the 17th XD
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Yay! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
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| 05/15/08 11:09 |
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Good to hear it got working on its own as I could find nothing wrong with your DXDiag info. Your drivers were even up to date :-)
I can run the game on pretty much the same system (Only difference is a 3.4Ghz DUO Core Pentium) on Medium or High. Main issue I had (client side that is) was my memory really could do with being the maximum I can take without needing 64 Bits. But my mobo is limited to 2GB Bleeeh! Should've seen that when getting the PC. Oh and I updated to SP3 which should give a slight boost.
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| QUOTE | | I get all the ads for nvidia etc but they're black too. |
I had this problem too last night after installing, but I updated my nvidia drivers and now all is groovy...unleash the war rhinos!
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| 05/16/08 10:34 |
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Well, It is out now, and giving me problems.
I have exactly the same symptoms as the guy below. Black screen during ads etc. It does eventually get me either to a movie or some sort of splash with mountains in the background, but never get to see a login screen. Sound works fine throughout.
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp.080413-2111)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
System Model: Pavilion zd8000 (PD726AV#ABA)
BIOS: Ver 1.00PARTTBL;
Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU 3.20GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 2046MB RAM
Page File: 276MB used, 3661MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode
Card name: ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600 (0x3150)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_3150&SUBSYS_3082103C&REV_00
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: All tests were successful.
D3D7 Test Result: All tests were successful.
D3D8 Test Result: All tests were successful.
D3D9 Test Result: All tests were successful.
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| 05/22/08 01:25 |
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Well, both of us that had the problem got it fixed by updating the graphics, not sure about ATi but check their web site to see if the drivers have an update.
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| 05/22/08 02:02 |
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| QUOTE | Well, It is out now, and giving me problems.
I have exactly the same symptoms as the guy below. Black screen during ads etc. It does eventually get me either to a movie or some sort of splash with mountains in the background, but never get to see a login screen. Sound works fine throughout.
Card name: ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600 |
*wince* This is one of them 'gaming' laptops isn't it?
| QUOTE | | AGP Status: Enabled |
*Double wince* and it's putting through gfx info at about one sixth of recommended specs.
Ouch, ouch, ouch.
Mkae sure your ATI Drivers are up to date and you defragged your hard-disk till AoC is in one big continuous chunk, then it might run.
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| 05/22/08 04:14 |
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Sigh,
I guess it is not meant to be.
Yes it is a laptop, and this is the first game I have had an issue with.
Defragged hard drive
Uodated Video driver via 3rd party (HP OEM driver. ATI will not support) using a tool called Mobility modder.
My DXdiag now looks like this: (notice the new date)
Card name: ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI Radeon Graphics Processor (0x3150)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_3150&SUBSYS_3082103C&REV_00
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic Television
Monitor Max Res: 640,480
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6783 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 3/29/2008 00:04:32, 299008 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: No
WHQL Date Stamp: None
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ati2mtag.sys
Mini VDD Date: 3/29/2008 02:21:53, 2873856 bytes
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