Chromeozone Report post Posted November 27, 2010 Hey. I open the client and it doesnt connect, i go past the rules and into the log in screen, i dont have an account, so i click register then it crashes... Please help Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DibClark Report post Posted November 27, 2010 please post system specs, operating system, video card, ram, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chromeozone Report post Posted November 27, 2010 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DibClark Report post Posted November 27, 2010 what do you mean you can't connect yet get past the rules? the game client will run, then you will be presented with a console where you will see some green text, but if the client cannot connect, you will see this: Connecting to Server... Can't connect to server Press any key to try again. Press Alt-x to close the game pressing any key will just display the same 4 lines, and you will not be able to get to the next page. can you take screenshots of the screens you see? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chromeozone Report post Posted November 27, 2010 (edited) i go to the new char, log in setting screen , settings work but the other 2 "Log in" "New char" just freeze and say not working... and ill try and do a vid or someting... Edited November 27, 2010 by Chromeozone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DibClark Report post Posted November 27, 2010 ah, okay, so you can connect, but the problem is you crash when you try to create a new character. looks like a compatibility problem. this link may help. given a choice, choose windows xp as the fallback version to run the game. keep us updated! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chromeozone Report post Posted November 27, 2010 (edited) http://img137.imageshack.us/slideshow/webplayer.php?id=rulesok.png Pic one, rules ok pic two, error commence pic three, shut down Edited November 27, 2010 by Chromeozone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DibClark Report post Posted November 27, 2010 thanks. do try the compatibility fix. you may also try searching for similar topics regarding win7 in this section of the forums. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chromeozone Report post Posted November 27, 2010 ah, okay, so you can connect, but the problem is you crash when you try to create a new character. looks like a compatibility problem. this link may help. given a choice, choose windows xp as the fallback version to run the game. keep us updated! nope still dont work think i might just uninstall the game, wont be able to play it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DibClark Report post Posted November 27, 2010 (edited) before giving up, let's give it one more try... could you post the content of your error_log.txt file? it's located in Documents/Eternal Lands/ Edited November 27, 2010 by DibClark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chromeozone Report post Posted November 27, 2010 Log started at 2010-11-27 21:47:41 localtime (GMT Standard Time) [21:47:41] Error: Server profile not found in servers.lst for server: Lands\el.exe". Failover to server: main. [21:47:41] Using the server profile: main [21:47:41] Warning: Didn't find your data_dir, using the current directory instead. Please correct this in your el.ini . Given data_dir was: "c:\Program Files\Eternal Lands\". Using "C:\Program Files\Eternal Lands". [21:47:41] Window size adjusted to 1018x700 [21:47:45] Couldn't find the GL_ARB_multitexture extension, not using it... [21:47:45] GL_EXT_compiled_vertex_array extension found, using it. [21:47:45] GL_ARB_point_sprite extension found, using it. [21:47:45] GL_ARB_texture_compression extension found, using it. [21:47:45] Couldn't find the GL_EXT_texture_compression_s3tc extension, not using it... [21:47:45] GL_SGIS_generate_mipmap extension found, using it. [21:47:45] GL_ARB_shadow extension found, using it. [21:47:45] GL_ARB_vertex_buffer_object extension found, using it. [21:47:45] Couldn't find the GL_EXT_framebuffer_object extension, not using it... [21:47:45] GL_EXT_draw_range_elements extension found, using it. [21:47:45] GL_ARB_texture_non_power_of_two extension found, using it. [21:47:45] GL_ARB_fragment_program extension found, using it. [21:47:45] GL_ARB_vertex_program extension found, using it. [21:47:45] Couldn't find the GL_ARB_fragment_shader extension, not using it... [21:47:45] Couldn't find the GL_ARB_vertex_shader extension, not using it... [21:47:45] Couldn't find the GL_ARB_shader_objects extension, not using it... [21:47:45] Couldn't find the GL_ARB_shading_language_100 extension, not using it... [21:47:45] GL_ARB_texture_mirrored_repeat extension found, NOT using it... [21:47:45] Couldn't find the GL_ARB_texture_rectangle extension, not using it... [21:47:45] GL_EXT_fog_coord extension found, NOT using it... [21:47:45] Couldn't find the GL_ATI_texture_compression_3dc extension, not using it... [21:47:45] Couldn't find the GL_EXT_texture_compression_latc extension, not using it... [21:47:47] load_vertex_programs(): EXTENDED EXCEPTION(5:opengl_error): Error: 'too many instructions' in file 'shaders/anim.vert' in load_vertex_program at actor_init.cpp (line 159) [21:47:47] Error opening sound configuration file [21:47:54] * server www.eternal-lands.com filename http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates190/files.lst [21:47:54] Downloading http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates190/files.lst from www.eternal-lands.com [21:47:55] Error: Can't open file "alias.ini" [21:47:55] Finished downloading http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates190/files.lst [21:47:55] * server www.eternal-lands.com filename http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates190/files.lst [21:47:55] Downloading http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates190/files.lst from www.eternal-lands.com [21:47:56] Finished downloading http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates190/files.lst [21:47:56] * server www.eternal-lands.com filename http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates190/files.lst [21:47:56] Downloading http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates190/files.lst from www.eternal-lands.com [21:47:56] Finished downloading http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates190/files.lst [21:47:57] Failed to download (files.lst) 3 times. Giving up. [21:47:57] Error: Can't open file "custom_mirrors.lst" [21:47:58] Language changed, was [en] now [en] any good? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DibClark Report post Posted November 27, 2010 (edited) Log started at 2010-11-27 21:47:41 localtime (GMT Standard Time) [21:47:41] Error: Server profile not found in servers.lst for server: Lands\el.exe". Failover to server: main. [21:47:41] Using the server profile: main [21:47:41] Warning: Didn't find your data_dir, using the current directory instead. Please correct this in your el.ini . Given data_dir was: "c:\Program Files\Eternal Lands\". Using "C:\Program Files\Eternal Lands". [21:47:41] Window size adjusted to 1018x700 [21:47:45] Couldn't find the GL_ARB_multitexture extension, not using it... [21:47:45] GL_EXT_compiled_vertex_array extension found, using it. [21:47:45] GL_ARB_point_sprite extension found, using it. [21:47:45] GL_ARB_texture_compression extension found, using it. [21:47:45] Couldn't find the GL_EXT_texture_compression_s3tc extension, not using it... [21:47:45] GL_SGIS_generate_mipmap extension found, using it. [21:47:45] GL_ARB_shadow extension found, using it. [21:47:45] GL_ARB_vertex_buffer_object extension found, using it. [21:47:45] Couldn't find the GL_EXT_framebuffer_object extension, not using it... [21:47:45] GL_EXT_draw_range_elements extension found, using it. [21:47:45] GL_ARB_texture_non_power_of_two extension found, using it. [21:47:45] GL_ARB_fragment_program extension found, using it. [21:47:45] GL_ARB_vertex_program extension found, using it. [21:47:45] Couldn't find the GL_ARB_fragment_shader extension, not using it... [21:47:45] Couldn't find the GL_ARB_vertex_shader extension, not using it... [21:47:45] Couldn't find the GL_ARB_shader_objects extension, not using it... [21:47:45] Couldn't find the GL_ARB_shading_language_100 extension, not using it... [21:47:45] GL_ARB_texture_mirrored_repeat extension found, NOT using it... [21:47:45] Couldn't find the GL_ARB_texture_rectangle extension, not using it... [21:47:45] GL_EXT_fog_coord extension found, NOT using it... [21:47:45] Couldn't find the GL_ATI_texture_compression_3dc extension, not using it... [21:47:45] Couldn't find the GL_EXT_texture_compression_latc extension, not using it... [21:47:47] load_vertex_programs(): EXTENDED EXCEPTION(5:opengl_error): Error: 'too many instructions' in file 'shaders/anim.vert' in load_vertex_program at actor_init.cpp (line 159) [21:47:47] Error opening sound configuration file [21:47:54] * server www.eternal-lands.com filename http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates190/files.lst [21:47:54] Downloading http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates190/files.lst from www.eternal-lands.com [21:47:55] Error: Can't open file "alias.ini" [21:47:55] Finished downloading http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates190/files.lst [21:47:55] * server www.eternal-lands.com filename http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates190/files.lst [21:47:55] Downloading http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates190/files.lst from www.eternal-lands.com [21:47:56] Finished downloading http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates190/files.lst [21:47:56] * server www.eternal-lands.com filename http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates190/files.lst [21:47:56] Downloading http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates190/files.lst from www.eternal-lands.com [21:47:56] Finished downloading http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates190/files.lst [21:47:57] Failed to download (files.lst) 3 times. Giving up. [21:47:57] Error: Can't open file "custom_mirrors.lst" [21:47:58] Language changed, was [en] now [en] any good? looks like a video problem then, but then i may be mistaken. since you can get to the settings, why don't you try choosing "Poor Man" in the Details tab? also, clear all other check boxes; also in the Adv Video, Eye Candy, and SkyCam tabs. one more thing: in the Video tab, keep it at the current settings, if the game still doesn't run, clear the Full Screen check box in it. if it does, then you can change the settings while ingame. click the options icon at the bottom to get to the settings screen again. also, if you know the manufacturer of your graphics card, get the latest drivers from their site. windows' "adapted" drivers lack merit. good luck! Edited November 27, 2010 by DibClark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chromeozone Report post Posted November 27, 2010 lol already done dont work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chromeozone Report post Posted November 27, 2010 so its pointless eh? will EL make a web client? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DibClark Report post Posted November 27, 2010 lol already done dont work so sorry to hear that so its pointless eh? will EL make a web client? only the devs will be able to answer that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chromeozone Report post Posted November 27, 2010 look at my profile, and look what i do, i never have this prob anywhere else, so i can help, but i dont know why its doing this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DibClark Report post Posted November 27, 2010 (edited) look at my profile, and look what i do, i never have this prob anywhere else, so i can help, but i dont know why its doing this understood. i'm not disputing the fact that you are a dev. however, i agree that this is a strange issue. but i'm sure it has something to do with one thing or another, and rest assured that the devs are on top of this, and would release an update to take care of problems like this. if you are able to fix this issue, please do give us the pleasure of knowing what you did to make it work. Edited November 27, 2010 by DibClark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluap Report post Posted November 28, 2010 (edited) If (as the error log suggests) it's the shaders then turning off the "Use Animation Program" setting on the "Adv Video" tab of the setting/options window may help. You could also try renaming the "shaders" folder in "C:\Program Files\Eternal Lands" to say "shaders_disabled"; this will stop the shaders loading. Edited November 28, 2010 by bluap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chromeozone Report post Posted November 28, 2010 nop. dont work... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theryndan Report post Posted November 28, 2010 Have you already tried updating the drivers for your card? Also, what video card do you have? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hussam Report post Posted November 28, 2010 Have you tried figuring out what video card you have and looking for an updated driver? That helps sometimes. DibClark asked about what video card you have. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chromeozone Report post Posted November 28, 2010 Sis Mirage 3 Graphics says my driver is up to date... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DibClark Report post Posted November 28, 2010 ouch sis cards are reputed to crash EL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chromeozone Report post Posted November 28, 2010 so thats why? or what Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DibClark Report post Posted November 28, 2010 just speaking from experience - never had any success in running the game on a computer with either SiS or S3 cards. although those run doom or warcraft or starcraft pretty fair. it could be that the opengl they use is not compatible with the game engine. btw where did you check the sis driver version? from windows or from SiS itself? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites