Xodian Report post Posted January 8, 2009 Log started at 2009-01-08 13:29:41 localtime (Pacific Standard Time) [13:29:41] Error: Server profile not found in servers.lst for server: Lands\el.exe". Failover to server: main. [13:29:41] Using the server profile: main [13:29:41] 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\" [13:29:45] Error opening sound configuration file [13:29:57] Error: Can't open file "quest.log" [13:29:57] * server www.eternal-lands.com filename http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates170/files.lst [13:29:57] Downloading http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates170/files.lst from www.eternal-lands.com [13:29:57] Error: Can't open file "alias.ini" [13:29:57] Finished downloading http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates170/files.lst [13:29:58] * server www.eternal-lands.com filename http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates170/files.lst [13:29:58] Downloading http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates170/files.lst from www.eternal-lands.com [13:29:59] Finished downloading http://www.eternal-lands.com/updates170/files.lst [13:29:59] Failed to download (files.lst) 3 times. Giving up. [13:29:59] Language changed, was [en] now [en] [13:30:28] Error: Can't open file "spells_xodian.dat" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lotheneil Report post Posted January 8, 2009 (edited) Hmmm...looks like the #data_dir is set wrong, open your el.ini (/my documents/eternal lands/main/) then find: #data_dir = and make sure it points to the place you've installed the game. (I'm assuming you're using Windows). In case that was correct make sure nothing blocks EL client (like your firewall for example) Edited January 8, 2009 by Lotheneil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xodian Report post Posted January 8, 2009 When I go through (/my documents/eternal lands/main/) I dont find any el.ini file in there. All I have there is a Temp folder, conection_log, infos.old(as an unknown type that cant be opened), srv_log, chat_log, infos, and infos.old (as a text doc. that can be opened). In order for me to find the el.ini that contains the info u speak of I have to go through the C:/programfiles/eternal lands/. When i look in the file that contains the config settings(el.ini) after a complete re-install of the client it sets the #data_dir = as #data_dir = "d:\Eternal Lands" That is definately not where i installed the game to. So i change it to point to c:\Program Files\Eternal Lands\". That is where the game is located. I would like to send a copy of my el.ini so someone so it can be looked over to see if anything else is out of the ordinary. I could post it here in this thread but it would be a really long post ya know. I really dont know WTH is going on and I am only so computer friendly if u know what i mean. I have been playing EL almost since it was brand new and I really wish to get back in game ASAP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxine Report post Posted January 8, 2009 Another idea might be to turn the sound off: BEFORE logging on open the 'settings window (right most button)'and click the Áudio'tab. Make sure none of the sound options are selected and then try logging on. Good luck, Maxine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xodian Report post Posted January 8, 2009 Did the disable music thing as suggested... still nothing. Right after i log in the client crashes and I get the send an error report screen as normal. Thanks for the suggestions though. I am gonna get this worked out if i have to buy an entire new system to play on. It may be that my comp is just out of date for the new client. I had no troubles running the client before i got deployed to Iraq for 15 months.. Its only now that i have come home that it wont run. It runs fine on my laptop.....unfortunatly I dropped my laptop in Kuwait on the way home a few days ago and I now have 2000 dollar paper weight..lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lotheneil Report post Posted January 8, 2009 (edited) Did nothing changed in your error log after you changed the #data_dir? You may also check if your video drivers are up to date, and/or try enabling poor man in options (details tab under 1.8 version, might be in video tab for the standard one). For some people renaming "shaders" folder in the main EL folder used to help, no idea if it's still a valid suggestion. Edited January 8, 2009 by Lotheneil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xodian Report post Posted January 8, 2009 OK... so i am just a bit behind the times... Been gone to Iraq on deployment for 15months.. Clean install of the OS... Clean install of the client. about a million updates to everything on my ol comp... the most important being the updated ATI drivers and I am In Game. Thank you all so much for your time and for all you suggestions. Suppose i should have thought of the obvious first but the first thing I did was to just try and jump on server (thus prooving my addiction to this great game) just as well, the end result is another Happy El player. Thanks all. next time just smack me and say hey..you been gone for a while.... maybe u should try to update your old system. LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lotheneil Report post Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) I'm glad you've managed to sort things out. Have fun BTW: it may be quite a good thread for other people with EL problems Edited January 9, 2009 by Lotheneil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites