ICEWIND DALE CD SKIPPING!!!!!!!!

BlakJak Birkin · 07-17-2002, 04:18 AM

on my icewind dale when i'm playing it keeps freezing for a second, then carrying on for, like, 3 seconds then it freezes for a second again!!!! I NEED SOME HELP!!!

EDIT: Just edited your title, mate - I don't have a big problem with cussing per se as long as it's not excessive, but try and keep it out of the titles, because it just looks uncouth, you know what I mean? [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ 07-27-2002, 07:58 AM: Message edited by: Memnoch ]

Cyril Darkcloud · 07-17-2002, 03:55 PM

Welome to IronWorks, BlakJak! [img]graemlins/happywave.gif[/img]

When asking a question about a technical issue it is generally helpful to provide some specific information about your system and the version of the game you are running. For example, have you installed any of the official patches? What graphics card do you have?

Folks here are quite willing to help, but without knowing some specifics it's hard to give you an answer.

BTW - You might want to be a little more careful with your choice of language for post titles in the future. Your frustration is understandable, but cussing in post titles is against the Terms of Service here.

[ 07-17-2002, 03:56 PM: Message edited by: Cyril Darkcloud ]

Megabot · 07-17-2002, 04:03 PM

Try to change the grapich card driver to lates version and se if that help!

Mojo · 07-17-2002, 05:02 PM

I have the same problem...It only happens after I've been playing for a little while, when I start playing it's fine. I have a PIII 733Mhz processor, SB Audigy soundcard and ATI Rage Pro 128 Graphics card. I also have all the latest drivers, but it still happens. Help me please! It can be incredibly disruptive to gameplay, esp. combat.

Lord of Alcohol · 07-17-2002, 08:13 PM

I'm all for the cussing, gotta express shit that pisses you off after all [img]smile.gif[/img]

BlakJak Birkin · 07-18-2002, 02:14 AM

I've downloaded the official 1.06 patch, and i'm unsure of the graphics card i have

Cyril Darkcloud · 07-18-2002, 08:28 PM

BlakJak and Mojo, I've only had time to do a little bit of digging around and haven't found much on this particular issue. I did want to post, however, so you wouldn't think your questions were being ignored.

A quick question for the two of you, however: Do either of you have virus scan software running in the background while you're playing? I've noticed that some versions of the McAfee scan engine seem to produce behavior similar to what you describe with infinity engine games. This may also happen with other anti-virus products. If so, try rebooting and then disabling your anti-virus software and see how the game behaves.

I'll be away for the weekend and if no one else has found a solution by the time I get back I'll try and dig a little deeper into this question.

[ 07-18-2002, 08:29 PM: Message edited by: Cyril Darkcloud ]

BlakJak Birkin · 07-19-2002, 12:49 PM

Cyril- I have a Pentium III 600Mhz with an Nvidia graphics card and a SB soundcard. I have all the latest drivers, and I don't have a virus scanner running in the background. The skipping has only occured since I installed the 1.06 patch (I previously installed the UK only patch- 1.05) It is odd that both Mojo (Scotland) and myself (Wales) have UK versions of the game. It has now started to freeze after the skipping starts. I am going to try uninstalling the game then re-installing it w/o the patch to see if this is causing the skipping. Thanks for your help, BlakJak Birkin (sorry for the earlier post title [img]smile.gif[/img] )

GoldfishInYourButt · 07-19-2002, 06:33 PM

PEOPLE could it be your CD drive i got a 56X, 700mghz,16mg video card and i never skip.

[ 07-19-2002, 06:40 PM: Message edited by: GoldfishInYourButt ]

BlakJak Birkin · 07-20-2002, 03:39 AM

Well I have solved the problem (or 1 part of it), it's the patch that makes it skip, but I only installed the patch to be able to cheat, to get to an area I couldn't before. The game doesn't let you cheat without the patch installed :S - What do I do?
Thanks- BJ Birkin

07-17-2002, 04:18 AM	#1
BlakJak Birkin Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: July 17, 2002 Location: Wales Posts: 36	on my icewind dale when i'm playing it keeps freezing for a second, then carrying on for, like, 3 seconds then it freezes for a second again!!!! I NEED SOME HELP!!! EDIT: Just edited your title, mate - I don't have a big problem with cussing per se as long as it's not excessive, but try and keep it out of the titles, because it just looks uncouth, you know what I mean? [img]smile.gif[/img] [ 07-27-2002, 07:58 AM: Message edited by: Memnoch ] __________________ BlakJak The Dark <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[2gunfire]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/2gunfire.gif\" />

07-17-2002, 03:55 PM	#2
Cyril Darkcloud Lord Soth Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: New York Posts: 1,980	Welome to IronWorks, BlakJak! [img]graemlins/happywave.gif[/img] When asking a question about a technical issue it is generally helpful to provide some specific information about your system and the version of the game you are running. For example, have you installed any of the official patches? What graphics card do you have? Folks here are quite willing to help, but without knowing some specifics it's hard to give you an answer. BTW - You might want to be a little more careful with your choice of language for post titles in the future. Your frustration is understandable, but cussing in post titles is against the Terms of Service here. [ 07-17-2002, 03:56 PM: Message edited by: Cyril Darkcloud ] __________________ One does not control the Wind. One enters it, feels its freedom. And moves.

07-17-2002, 05:02 PM	#4
Mojo Elminster Join Date: July 17, 2002 Location: Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK Age: 37 Posts: 451	I have the same problem...It only happens after I've been playing for a little while, when I start playing it's fine. I have a PIII 733Mhz processor, SB Audigy soundcard and ATI Rage Pro 128 Graphics card. I also have all the latest drivers, but it still happens. Help me please! It can be incredibly disruptive to gameplay, esp. combat. __________________ Say No to Cosmetics Control! And the Trouser Tyranny!<br /><br />Like Final Fantasy? -[url]\"http://forums.ragnarokextreme.net\" target=\"_blank\">Ragnarok Extreme Forums</a>!!

07-17-2002, 08:13 PM	#5
Lord of Alcohol Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Charlotte,NC Age: 60 Posts: 4,570	I'm all for the cussing, gotta express shit that pisses you off after all [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ No

07-18-2002, 02:14 AM	#6
BlakJak Birkin Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: July 17, 2002 Location: Wales Posts: 36	I've downloaded the official 1.06 patch, and i'm unsure of the graphics card i have __________________ BlakJak The Dark <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[2gunfire]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/2gunfire.gif\" />

07-17-2002, 04:03 PM	#3
Megabot Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 18, 2003 Location: Oslo, Norway. Age: 61 Posts: 3,360	Try to change the grapich card driver to lates version and se if that help!

07-18-2002, 08:28 PM	#7
Cyril Darkcloud Lord Soth Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: New York Posts: 1,980	BlakJak and Mojo, I've only had time to do a little bit of digging around and haven't found much on this particular issue. I did want to post, however, so you wouldn't think your questions were being ignored. A quick question for the two of you, however: Do either of you have virus scan software running in the background while you're playing? I've noticed that some versions of the McAfee scan engine seem to produce behavior similar to what you describe with infinity engine games. This may also happen with other anti-virus products. If so, try rebooting and then disabling your anti-virus software and see how the game behaves. I'll be away for the weekend and if no one else has found a solution by the time I get back I'll try and dig a little deeper into this question. [ 07-18-2002, 08:29 PM: Message edited by: Cyril Darkcloud ]

07-19-2002, 12:49 PM	#8
BlakJak Birkin Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: July 17, 2002 Location: Wales Posts: 36	Cyril- I have a Pentium III 600Mhz with an Nvidia graphics card and a SB soundcard. I have all the latest drivers, and I don't have a virus scanner running in the background. The skipping has only occured since I installed the 1.06 patch (I previously installed the UK only patch- 1.05) It is odd that both Mojo (Scotland) and myself (Wales) have UK versions of the game. It has now started to freeze after the skipping starts. I am going to try uninstalling the game then re-installing it w/o the patch to see if this is causing the skipping. Thanks for your help, BlakJak Birkin (sorry for the earlier post title [img]smile.gif[/img] ) __________________ BlakJak The Dark <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[2gunfire]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/2gunfire.gif\" />

07-19-2002, 06:33 PM	#9
GoldfishInYourButt Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: July 18, 2002 Location: Birmingham Posts: 8	PEOPLE could it be your CD drive i got a 56X, 700mghz,16mg video card and i never skip. [ 07-19-2002, 06:40 PM: Message edited by: GoldfishInYourButt ]

07-20-2002, 03:39 AM	#10
BlakJak Birkin Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: July 17, 2002 Location: Wales Posts: 36	Well I have solved the problem (or 1 part of it), it's the patch that makes it skip, but I only installed the patch to be able to cheat, to get to an area I couldn't before. The game doesn't let you cheat without the patch installed :S - What do I do? Thanks- BJ Birkin __________________ BlakJak The Dark <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[2gunfire]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/2gunfire.gif\" />

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