Surviving Mars - Tartan Dirt Texture

[jon_64_h]

Description
Tartan Dirt Texture


Windows


Steam

What is your game version?
1011166

What DLC do you have installed?
(DID NOT ANSWER QUESTION)

Please explain your issue is in as much detail as possible.
Details are as here:
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4790 CPU @ 3.60GHz 3.60 GHz
Installed RAM 32.0 GB (31.4 GB usable)
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor

Edition Windows 10 Pro
Version 21H2
Installed on ‎16/‎10/‎2020
OS build 19044.2130
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.4180.0

You can see a screenshot of the issue here: https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198083048156/screenshot/2372903075445797219/

My Graphics Card is either am AMD Radeon HD 6770, or Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600, both of which seem to be the minimum requirements for the game. I also was fine with the game in September '22, and now have a new screen (an ACER). I have tried other screens but still have the same issue.

Can you replicate the issue?
It happens every time I load up the game


File(s) attached

 

[AndrewT]

The game will be using the AMD video, and that is definitely over the minimum specs, as you say.


If this is the same computer as before, there maybe some leftover files from an earlier game version. What I'd suggest is a full clean reinstall of the game:

- move any valued save games elsewhere; they are under
C:\Users\{UserName}\AppData\Roaming\Surviving Mars\{large number}\
- "uninstall" in Steam-Surviving Mars
- manually delete both the Steam/SteamApps/common/Surviving Mars AND C:\Users\{Username}\AppData\Roaming\Surviving Mars\ folders
- re-install game in Steam, run a Steam Verify when done.
- add MarsSteam.exe to the exceptions list/whitelist of your antivirus app
- start the game with no mods active and test

In particular you need to make sure there are no files or folders left under either the Steam SM or AppData SM locations, before installing again.


IF that doesn't help, Please attach here the latest (ONLY!) game log file, from here:
C:\Users\{Username}\AppData\Roaming\Surviving Mars\logs\
To see the AppData folder you'll need to enable View Hidden Items in File Explorer.

Plus, DXDIAG is a program you run from the Windows search box on the task bar. After running it will open a window and start collecting info with a progress bar in the lower-left corner. When it completes click the 'save all information' button and save it to a file then attach that file here.

 

[jon_64_h]

Unfortunately, nothing was resolved. Thank you for all your help though. I attach the things you've said. I half expect things to only really get better if I upgrade my computer, or graphics card or something?

 

[AndrewT]

I see there are mods involved, including one called TerrainColour . Can you please disable ALL Mods and try a new test colony?


If that doesn't help: While the game is supported on that AMD HD 5700, its last ever driver is over 8 years old - I can only assume that is the problem here.

I was going to suggest trying it on the Intel video instead, but that's 7 years old too!