Patch for Windows XP???

moonraker · 06-01-2002, 05:01 PM

I just got this game and am not able to enter the town hall or exit thru the cemetary gates in Valeia. Does anyone know of patch for this or anything I can do to fix this???

WillowIX · 06-01-2002, 05:06 PM

Hi moonraker and welcome to the board! There´s no patch for this but you can fix it of course

Use the link below to download a program callede virtualdub tat will extract your townmsk*.avi files! For instructions check page 6 in the "best tip" thread!

Virtualdub

ps!! You have selected your characters right?!?! Without them you can´t enter any building or exit any gate!

[ 06-01-2002, 05:12 PM: Message edited by: WillowIX ]

moonraker · 06-01-2002, 05:13 PM

OK I'll give it a shot and let you know what happens. THANKS!!!!!

WillowIX · 06-01-2002, 05:25 PM

No problem! And plz let us know what happens since you probably, and unfortunately, will run into problems with crashes. This game was NOT made for win nt/2000/xp! You can find more info about how to make the game run smoother either in my post, page 9, in the techie-thread (it says only win2000 but it´s the same for winxp, or check Xignal´s site here: Xignal´s site. Choose games in the left menu and you´ll find a winxp category! Happy gaming!

moonraker · 06-01-2002, 05:49 PM

YEAH BABY!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

Uhh obviously that worked. I'll go check your thread out now.

Thanks again. Umm I'll ask now doing that made the graphics change a little not a big deal but they're not as smooth as they were. Any ideas on that or on anything else I should do right away.

[ 06-01-2002, 05:51 PM: Message edited by: moonraker ]

WillowIX · 06-01-2002, 06:02 PM

Glad it helped! I´ve never noticed that the graphic changed after extracting that avi´s! But then I don´t look at the buildings anymore, lol! This is just a work-around for the change in the windows codec (video compression removed). That´s why you need to extract the avi-files. You haven´t jumped from D3D mode (hardware) to software mode?

moonraker · 06-01-2002, 06:10 PM

I don't think so. Also d/l the patch and installed it and replied yes to overwrite all files.

Should I change compatability and run it either in 95 or 98.

Also will I be ok using my previous saves. Haven't got much done but don't want to start over unless I have to.

Wyvern · 06-01-2002, 07:06 PM

Welcome to the board, moonraker!!!

Check out SAZ' TECHIE HELP DESK thread - any problems and fixes in there for Win2K also work for XP. I would advise against running a 98 emulation in XP, there are known problems with doing that (not for this game specifically, but in general).

If you don't find the answers in the techie thread, ask - we've got a lot of people here who will help you find solutions!

Keep us posted on how you are doing!

Wyv

06-01-2002, 05:06 PM	#2
WillowIX Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2001 Location: By a big blue lake, Canada Age: 50 Posts: 4,628	Hi moonraker and welcome to the board! There´s no patch for this but you can fix it of course Use the link below to download a program callede virtualdub tat will extract your townmsk*.avi files! For instructions check page 6 in the "best tip" thread! Virtualdub ps!! You have selected your characters right?!?! Without them you can´t enter any building or exit any gate! [ 06-01-2002, 05:12 PM: Message edited by: WillowIX ] __________________ Confuzzled by nature.

06-01-2002, 05:25 PM	#4
WillowIX Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2001 Location: By a big blue lake, Canada Age: 50 Posts: 4,628	No problem! And plz let us know what happens since you probably, and unfortunately, will run into problems with crashes. This game was NOT made for win nt/2000/xp! You can find more info about how to make the game run smoother either in my post, page 9, in the techie-thread (it says only win2000 but it´s the same for winxp, or check Xignal´s site here: Xignal´s site. Choose games in the left menu and you´ll find a winxp category! Happy gaming! __________________ Confuzzled by nature.

06-01-2002, 06:02 PM	#6
WillowIX Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2001 Location: By a big blue lake, Canada Age: 50 Posts: 4,628	Glad it helped! I´ve never noticed that the graphic changed after extracting that avi´s! But then I don´t look at the buildings anymore, lol! This is just a work-around for the change in the windows codec (video compression removed). That´s why you need to extract the avi-files. You haven´t jumped from D3D mode (hardware) to software mode? __________________ Confuzzled by nature.

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06-01-2002, 05:01 PM	#1
moonraker Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: June 1, 2002 Location: sc,usa Age: 57 Posts: 29	I just got this game and am not able to enter the town hall or exit thru the cemetary gates in Valeia. Does anyone know of patch for this or anything I can do to fix this???

06-01-2002, 05:13 PM	#3
moonraker Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: June 1, 2002 Location: sc,usa Age: 57 Posts: 29	OK I'll give it a shot and let you know what happens. THANKS!!!!!

06-01-2002, 05:49 PM	#5
moonraker Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: June 1, 2002 Location: sc,usa Age: 57 Posts: 29	YEAH BABY!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! Uhh obviously that worked. I'll go check your thread out now. Thanks again. Umm I'll ask now doing that made the graphics change a little not a big deal but they're not as smooth as they were. Any ideas on that or on anything else I should do right away. [ 06-01-2002, 05:51 PM: Message edited by: moonraker ]

06-01-2002, 06:10 PM	#7
moonraker Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: June 1, 2002 Location: sc,usa Age: 57 Posts: 29	I don't think so. Also d/l the patch and installed it and replied yes to overwrite all files. Should I change compatability and run it either in 95 or 98. Also will I be ok using my previous saves. Haven't got much done but don't want to start over unless I have to.

06-01-2002, 07:06 PM	#8
Wyvern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Rural Paradise, MI Posts: 5,701	Welcome to the board, moonraker!!! Check out SAZ' TECHIE HELP DESK thread - any problems and fixes in there for Win2K also work for XP. I would advise against running a 98 emulation in XP, there are known problems with doing that (not for this game specifically, but in general). If you don't find the answers in the techie thread, ask - we've got a lot of people here who will help you find solutions! Keep us posted on how you are doing! Wyv

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