Anything in that list translate to a fix for non-start issue?
im going to canada with a bat if it doesnt...
Yeah we have hockey sticks. You'll want to bring something bigger. They don't permit real weapons to cross at the border though. Bring an appetite and let's just have lots of delicious food and booze!
A big thankyou to the developers! Although there may have been some bugs you have really done a great job of polishing the game and implementing asked-for options. I am very happy with my PC version and looking forward to the Android version becomes available
Wow, this is a LOT sooner than I thought you guys would be rolling out this patch. Thanks Overhaul! The game is running smoother and smoother every time a new patch is released. I thought I was doomed when I was reading all the stuff about Intel chipsets having issues, but my computer is being dragged kicking and screaming into running one of my favourite games of all time (only enhanced!)
The problem is the non-start issue is a variety of a bunch of different issues depending on the person.
There is a fix there for some drivers that don't support compression, so this should fix a few more - in addition, the executable had the vc libraries linked a bit ago, so that should fix some more...
Step #1 for anyone who can't start the game, though: UPDATE YOUR VIDEO CARD DRIVERS!
We're still crushing bugs as we can. IF YOU CRASH after getting this update, send me a message - I'd like you to send me your crash dump file so that we can get some more information on what's causing the crash issues for people.
Seriously. More people need to realize that if the game doesn't start it's likely on you. There are so many different computers, it's not exactly a uniform platform. Ya gotta deal with this shiz yourself.
After the game wouldn't start up for me, I did a full reformat of my laptop followed by a reinstall of Windows 7 64, and the only thing I did immediately following was use Windows Update. I then redownloaded and installed BGEE to get the same problem I had before. So please, don't tell people "it's on them". I've tried every workaround I've seen on the forums so far. None of them work for me. Many of us purchased the game expecting it to work on our current systems since it's been updated and enhanced. That does NOT mean having to resort to dozens of workarounds or compatibility mode. If you have to do those things, then it's still the old version of the game. The game not working simply because some of us may have "incompatible" hardware is irrelevant. They only found out that this was the case after many of us purchased the game. I don't have any unusual hardware. All of it is new, within the year. And if it was up to the consumer to figure out how to make the game that already apparently works correctly for the majority work correctly, they wouldn't be having huge patches like this, would they?
Also, I don't get any dump files or Baldur.ini file because the game doesn't get that far.
Awesome work guys. With all the negatives I've seen on the forum I also wanted to say I've been really impressed with what you've accomplished. Keep it up!
Ok, I've had enough of this nonsense! I'm trying to stay calm but it seems to be impossible. I've been waiting for this game since the day it was announced but all it proves to be a complete disappointment so far. Not only there's no fix to the Intel graphics problem (I happen to be one of the unlucky ones), you guys actually manage to break it every time I find a fix!!! First, I was able to play the game in Win98/Me mode and it was slow but I could at least start playing. Then came your first update and broke it! It started flickering like hell. Second, after spending hours on forums I found a driver that fixed the problem for me, it was perfect! Now, your second update came and Beamdog's client (the most useless client I have ever installed on my machine) forced the update and thus broke it again!!! Now, not only I can't play it normally, it doesn't even finish the download to install the update.
I'm not asking for much, just let me play it and don't bother me with your fixes! Make it optional, make it standalone so people won't get distracted. And I thought Blizzard was terrible ..... this is beyond frustrating. At this point it's a complete waste of 20$. I could just keep playing the original series with a resolution mode and have 95% of what you're currently trying to offer...
Now, your second update came and Beamdog's client (the most useless client I have ever installed on my machine) forced the update and thus broke it again!!! Now, not only I can't play it normally, it doesn't even finish the download to install the update.
Sorry to hear you are having problems with the game. With regards to the updates, I use the standalone installer (not the Beamdog client). It tells you an update is available, but doesn't force you to apply it. I realize it's a pain uninstalling and then redownloading the game via the installer, but it might help you with your update problem.
I've noted, by the way, that after updating BG:EE to 1.0.2009 I have audio issues on movies, audio being scratchy, never had this problem before. I'm trying to find a solution around but no luck at the moment..
Seems that someone has already posted a topic talking of this problem but still no solution..
For those of you who can't start the game. I've had the same problem with my Radeon HD 5400 series. I installed all the drivers that came with the installation disc and the game would crash INSTANTLY after hitting play. Well I went to AMD's site and downloaded the "amddriverdownloader.exe". Downloaded some differant drivers then what I had. Now the game starts up no problems at all. Maybe this will help some ppl.. maybe not. Hope it helps it helped me.
Also I forgot to mention.. when I updated in windows 7 something about the card. The game would crash again.. so I didn't install the optional update.
Awesome. Thank you guys very much for the help. Hopefully mine doesn't crash now.
O and another thing; obviously you guys are all busy with bug fixes, out of coffee and beer, need a vacation, but after the main issues are fixed, when can we expect the 'matchmaking service' for multiplayer?
Hi guys, first of all, awsome job with the game! I can't seem to get the updates via the independent client...I hit the "repair install" button so it will check for updates, then the msg "...checking for updates..." appears, but no update is found...I can't see which version I rolling...please help =D
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Pretty disappointed
I don't see it in options :<
I bet you're having a hard time right now - so take my fulsome praise :-D
Also, I don't get any dump files or Baldur.ini file because the game doesn't get that far.
...But my game is brokededed T.T
I'm not asking for much, just let me play it and don't bother me with your fixes! Make it optional, make it standalone so people won't get distracted. And I thought Blizzard was terrible ..... this is beyond frustrating. At this point it's a complete waste of 20$. I could just keep playing the original series with a resolution mode and have 95% of what you're currently trying to offer...
Regards,
Raven
I've noted, by the way, that after updating BG:EE to 1.0.2009 I have audio issues on movies, audio being scratchy, never had this problem before.
I'm trying to find a solution around but no luck at the moment..
Seems that someone has already posted a topic talking of this problem but still no solution..
Here's the link: http://forum.baldursgate.com/discussion/10353/stuttering-audio-on-movies#latest
If someone has a resolutive option please post it there
EDIT: I have not a Creative X-FI audio card but only an integrated one.
Tried to copy/paste the OpenAL32/64.dll as said here: http://forum.baldursgate.com/discussion/9178/possible-solution-for-creative-x-fi-owners-having-issues-with-static/p1
but didn't worked for me.
Also I forgot to mention.. when I updated in windows 7 something about the card. The game would crash again.. so I didn't install the optional update.
O and another thing; obviously you guys are all busy with bug fixes, out of coffee and beer, need a vacation, but after the main issues are fixed, when can we expect the 'matchmaking service' for multiplayer?
I can't seem to get the updates via the independent client...I hit the "repair install" button so it will check for updates, then the msg "...checking for updates..." appears, but no update is found...I can't see which version I rolling...please help =D
but other that everythings work fine
There is a topic opened here: http://forum.baldursgate.com/discussion/10353/stuttering-audio-on-movies#latest
Some people already have experienced that issue (like me) after 2009/2009a installation.
Post there, maybe a solution will be posted