Oh boy, not working!

[defoffuture]

Hey guys,

Windows XP user here. The game will play the opening videos and the opening splash screen, and then slap me with a sound loop & blue screen of death combo.

I satisfy the minimum requirements, though just barely; 128 mb graphics card with Directx 9.0c and Pixel Shader 3.0. That being said, the game didn't specify chipsets, so I thought it would be fine. I'm hoping I can shift graphics settings around to solve this.

My DxDiag is attached.

 

[defoffuture]

As an update, the "log" file in the install directory for the game says that a bunch of files should have been "crypted". Here is the text:

ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data\Shaders\Lighting.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/common_functions.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/globals.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/Techniques.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data\Shaders\Terrain.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/common_functions.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/globals.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/Techniques.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data\Shaders\Sky.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/common_functions.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/globals.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/Techniques.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data\Shaders\Water.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/common_functions.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/globals.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/Techniques.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data\Shaders\Postprocess.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/common_functions.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/globals.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/Techniques.fx

 

[Rakonas]

As an update, the "log" file in the install directory for the game says that a bunch of files should have been "crypted". Here is the text:

ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data\Shaders\Lighting.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/common_functions.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/globals.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/Techniques.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data\Shaders\Terrain.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/common_functions.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/globals.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/Techniques.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data\Shaders\Sky.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/common_functions.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/globals.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/Techniques.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data\Shaders\Water.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/common_functions.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/globals.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/Techniques.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data\Shaders\Postprocess.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/common_functions.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/globals.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/Techniques.fx

It is imperative that you inform your local graveyard of these files, as they absolutely must be crypted immediately.

 

[unmerged(141688)]

Hi defoffuture!

As you said your graphics card barely meets the minimum requirements. You could try manually editing the options.txt file in the your Documents\East India Company\Config folder. In the graphics block try these following settings:

Graphics
{
anisotropic_filtering = 0
antialias_samples = 0
graphic_settings = 3
lighting_texture_quality = 0 %
model_detail = 0
particle_detail = 0
port_characters = 0
portview_2d = 1
loadscreens_2d = 0
render_normalmaps = 0
render_shadowmaps = 0
shadow_detail_level = 0
ship_crew = 0
square_water = 1
texture_detail_level = 0 %
water_detail_level = 0
}

 

[defoffuture]

it's working, but it's creeping along. Not much you guys can do about my crappy video card. Thanks!

 

[unmerged(147957)]

it's working, but it's creeping along. Not much you guys can do about my crappy video card. Thanks!

I tried the solution but the problem still appear after the intro movie...
Here is the log which saved after ran game...

2.8.2009 [12:05]

ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data\Shaders\Lighting.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/common_functions.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/globals.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/Techniques.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data\Shaders\Lighting.fx_PS_2_x=1_vs_auto=vs_2_a_ps_auto=ps_2_a.fxo


and effectcompiler_dbg
File:
Data\Shaders\Lighting.fx
Output:
ID3DXEffectCompiler: There were no techniques
ID3DXEffectCompiler: Compilation failed

THX a lot~~

 

[unmerged(131989)]

I tried the solution but the problem still appear after the intro movie...
Here is the log which saved after ran game...

2.8.2009 [12:05]

ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data\Shaders\Lighting.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/common_functions.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/globals.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data/Shaders/Techniques.fx
ERROR: This file should have been crypted: Data\Shaders\Lighting.fx_PS_2_x=1_vs_auto=vs_2_a_ps_auto=ps_2_a.fxo


and effectcompiler_dbg
File:
Data\Shaders\Lighting.fx
Output:
ID3DXEffectCompiler: There were no techniques
ID3DXEffectCompiler: Compilation failed

THX a lot~~

What are the specs for your graphics card? Are they the same as defoffuture's (128 mb graphics card with Directx 9.0c and Pixel Shader 3.0.)??

 

[unmerged(147957)]

Sorry for forget to post PC info.
------------------
System Information
------------------
Time of this report: 8/2/2009, 20:09:13
Machine name:
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.080814-1233)
System Manufacturer: WINSONIC
System Model: WS661GX
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.40GHz
Memory: 768MB RAM
Page File: 298MB used, 1577MB 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

------------
DxDiag Notes
------------
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.

--------------------
DirectX Debug Levels
--------------------
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)

---------------
Display Devices---------------
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce FX 5200
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0322&SUBSYS_2967107D&REV_A1
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
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: 5/3/2008 05:46:00, 6108160 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 5/3/2008 05:46:00, 6554496 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4062-11CF-916E-6C0900C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0322
SubSys ID: 0x2967107D
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
Deinterlace Caps: {212DC722-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering
{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
{212DC722-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{212DC722-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{212DC722-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering
{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

 

[unmerged(131989)]

I think you might be lacking on the RAM side of things. The minimum is 1 GB RAM needed, preferably 2 GB on Vista, and you have 768 MB.

 

[Lord_Leguan]

RAM is not the problem

I am expieriencing the same troubles. I have 4 GB RAM.

 

[Lord_Leguan]

Solution c fixed the problem: http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showpost.php?p=9896627&postcount=36