Nyarlathotep Posted March 12, 2002 Author Share Posted March 12, 2002 djcid, for your information, it's located on the install disk and called "ez.exe". However, do not worry cause it will do no good. The program doesn't capture information properly while running Windows NT/2000/XP..What I can advise you are the few obvious things first: updating drivers, run defrag.Next to that, try running the game without your virus scanner running, see if it makes a difference. There's one thing I noted when formatting my pc yesterday (and having it reinstalled now), is that all seems to perform better, especially games running with less lag when playing online.Did you already try some stuff ? If so what ? Also, try heading over to my webpage and see if some of the suff mentioned there helps you.. (www.xs4all.nl/~sascho)Keep me updated."Doc" Nyar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjCiD Posted March 12, 2002 Share Posted March 12, 2002 tnx Doc!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest evil_muff1n Posted March 13, 2002 Share Posted March 13, 2002 hey nyar-I've tried just about everything, and Emperor just simply won't work.All the video is extremely choppy, and the in-game graphics are virtually non-existent.Menus are also reeeally messed up, especially the in-game options menu. This goes for both campaign and skirmish.I run XP on an HP with an AMD 1300 mhz.Graphics card is an S3 Graphics ProSavage.----EASy System Summary-------------------------------------- Video Card : Video Driver : display.drv Driver Version : Sound Card : Sound Driver : Driver Version : DirectX : DirectX 7a Operating System Windows 98 4.10.2222----EASy System Output--------------------------------------- Computer Name : BIOS Info Name : Version : PNP : Manufacturer : CPU Info CPU Count : 1 CPU Type : 1288 MHz AuthenticAMD Thunderbird 6 4 4 RAM : 111 MB Total 41 MB Free Virtual RAM : 365 MB Total 256 MB Free Operating System : Windows 98 4.10.2222 Default Browser : Internet Explorer Version : Temp Directory : C:DOCUME~1OwnerLOCALS~1Temp Size : 42 MB----------------------------------------------------------------Display Info-------------------------------------------- Number of Displays : 1 Current Mode (Primary) : 1024x768 32 Refresh Rate (Primary) : Primary display device Description : Manufacturer : Primary Display Driver Video Memory : 16 MB Main Driver : display.drv Version : Provider : Supported Display Modes | 16 | 256 | 16 bits| 24 bits| 32 bits --------------------------------------------------- 640 x 480| | | | | 800 x 600| | | | | 1024x 768| | | | | 1152x 864| | | | | 1280x1024| | | | | 1600x1200| | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------Sound, Video and Game Controllers---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Direct X------------------------------------------------DirectX Info Version : DirectX 7aDirectDraw Info Version : 4.07.00.0700 Certified : Not certifiedDirectSound Info Version : 4.07.00.0700 Certified : CertifiedDirectPlay Info Version : 4.03.00.1096DirectInput Info Version : 4.07.00.0716----------------------------------------------------------------Drive Information-------------------------------------------CDRom Info---------------------------------------------- Cache size : 0 KB Access Pattern : Drive Letter A Volume Name : Type : Floppy File System : Total Space : 0.00 KB Free Space : 0.00 KBDrive Letter C Volume Name : HP_PAVILION Type : Fixed File System : NTFS Total Space : 51.52 GB Free Space : 32.01 GBDrive Letter D Volume Name : Type : CDRom File System : Total Space : 0.00 KB Free Space : 0.00 KB Sec/MB : Test not performed Detected Speed : Test not performedDrive Letter E Volume Name : EMPEROR1 Type : CDRom File System : CDFS Total Space : 639.72 MB Free Space : 0.00 KB Sec/MB : Test not performed Detected Speed : Test not performed----------------------------------------------------------------Monitor Information-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Network Information-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Input Device Information--------------------------------Mouse Information Description : Type : Keyboard Information Description : IBM enhanced (101- or 102-key)----------------------------------------------------------------Modem Information--------------------------------------- Description : Driver : Provider : ----------------------------------------------------------------Glide/OpenGL Information--------------------------------Glide Info Glide2 Version : Glide3 Version : OpenGL Info Version : 5.1----------------------------------------------------------------Task List-----------------------------------------------Explorerhpsysdrv.exekbd.exewcmdmgr.exeqttask.exeevntsvc.exedirectcd.exectbclick.exerundll32.exewkdetect.exefindfast.exeMicrosoft Office Startuppopupkiller.exeiexplore.exeez.exe----------------------------------------------------------------Autoexec.bat--------------------------------------------*empty*----------------------------------------------------------------Config.sys----------------------------------------------*empty*------------------------------------------------------------X_CASE_STARTX_CASE_DESCRIPTION: X_CONTACT_FIRST_NAME: X_CONTACT_LAST_NAME: X_GAME: X_SERIAL_KEY: X_OPERATING_SYSTEM: Windows 98 , Version 4.10, Build 2222X_PROCESSOR: ThunderbirdX_SPEED: 1288 MHzX_MMX: NoX_RAM: 111 MBX_MANUFACTURER: X_PRODUCT_ID: X_VIDEO_CARD: X_DISPLAY_DRIVER: X_DISPLAY_DIRECTX: Not Certified, Hardware SupportX_DISPLAY_MEMORY: 0 MBX_AUDIO_CERTIFIED: CertifiedX_AUDIO_DRIVERS: X_MODEM: X_V_MANUFACTURER: Primary Display DriverX_A_MANUFACTURER: X_CASE_ENDplz help, thx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest evil_muff1n Posted March 14, 2002 Share Posted March 14, 2002 It works! Muhahahahahahahaa!!!Thank you so much, nyar!I updated my s3 graphics thing, and now I can finally play the game!! hooray!!i also fixed the videos by adding that +W to the shortcut like westwood said to do (which was about to only thing they ever said that was helpful).Thx again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Moebius Posted March 14, 2002 Share Posted March 14, 2002 Ok, how bout this one? I tried skimming through the thousands of posts on this thread, but didn't see a similar problem.Emperor locks or hangs on me, but ONLY after completing an online game. The game works perfect until the Victory message appears, at which point the game hangs and sound stutters for about 15-20 seconds. After that, the system resumes for about 5 seconds, then locks again. I've tried just about everything I can think of from drivers to os reload (i'm a network engineer, so I tried quite a bit) and nothing helps. Anyone out there seeing similar issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Radar Posted March 14, 2002 Share Posted March 14, 2002 Didn't help, and now WW has stopped responding :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyarlathotep Posted March 14, 2002 Author Share Posted March 14, 2002 Yeah I know.. Westwood has lost my respect totaly with that reply to you and my explanation as to why they should try to help you.. Heck, this thread is the only reason I'm here.. Maybe I should just leave and let them solve all the crap on their own in this thread..I'll have one last thing I can look into, but after that I'm lost in your problem :(I will seriously thinmk about leaving and will definately mail them about it.."Doc" Nyar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyarlathotep Posted March 14, 2002 Author Share Posted March 14, 2002 evil_muff1n, it seems that EBFD runs, but the graphics are terrible..The first funny thing I noticed is that this is the second HP pavilion running XP that doesn't run EBFD. Just to be sure: have you tried running EBFD in compatibility mode ? Also, your desktop resolution is set to 1024x768 32. Try setting it to 800x600 16 and the same forthe ingame settings. Also, make sure you have turned shadows off in the game.Last, but not least, make sure you've updated your drivers. Close all background programs you have running.Keep me updated !btw, you're output of the EASy file is screwed up due to the fact you're running Windows XP.."Doc" Nyar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyarlathotep Posted March 14, 2002 Author Share Posted March 14, 2002 Radar, did changing to a newer driver of Nvidia help you in anyway (meaning version 27.xx)?"Doc" Nyar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyarlathotep Posted March 15, 2002 Author Share Posted March 15, 2002 This topic goes down fast these days :)"Doc" Nyar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberotte Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 this topic has been around since about when the game came out, or year after i dont remeber, so why not just think that in about 1 year we got every issue and every possible way to lockup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyarlathotep Posted March 15, 2002 Author Share Posted March 15, 2002 I think we've already had almost al problems in here.. To bad we can't rely on Westwood tech support. I know I've defended them, but what they did to Radar is unbelievable..The guy has been patiently waiting since November 2001 to get his prob fixed.. he then decides to switch to XP (cause no reply of Westwood).. He now can get into the game, but still suffers a problem.. He goes back to tech support and yes, they reply.. "Sorry sir, we can't help you, cause you have XP".. (and still he's waiting patiently, without bashing or flaming Westwood)..The lowest and lamest excuse ever Westwood !!"Doc" Nyar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyarlathotep Posted March 15, 2002 Author Share Posted March 15, 2002 Moebius, try posting your EASy output here (if you're running Windows 9X/ME that is). Or at least your dxdiag output..I'll try and help you :)"Doc" Nyar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyarlathotep Posted March 15, 2002 Author Share Posted March 15, 2002 evil_muff1n, happy gaming ! :D"Doc" Nyar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cmurphy39 Posted March 16, 2002 Share Posted March 16, 2002 Nyarlathotep, Here is my information as you've requested. If you can help, I would really appreciate it.----EASy System Summary-------------------------------------- Video Card : Maxi Gamer Phoenix Video Driver : 3dfx16vb.drv Driver Version : 4.12.01.1157 Sound Card : Gamesurround MUSE XL Audio Device Sound Driver : cmaudio.vxd Driver Version : 4.06.00.2095 DirectX : DirectX 8 Operating System Windows ME 4.90.3000----EASy System Output--------------------------------------- Computer Name : CHRISMURBIOS Info Name : Award Version : Award Medallion BIOS v6.0 PNP : Manufacturer : (Standard system devices)CPU Info CPU Count : 1 CPU Type : 809 MHz AuthenticAMD Thunderbird 6 4 2 RAM : 383 MB Total 172 MB Free Virtual RAM : 1664 MB Total 1549 MB Free Operating System : Windows ME 4.90.3000 Default Browser : C:PROGRA~1AMERIC~1.0aol.exe "%1" Version : 7.0.0.0 Temp Directory : C:WINDOWSTEMP Size : 225 KB----------------------------------------------------------------Display Info-------------------------------------------- Number of Displays : 1 Current Mode (Primary) : 1024x768 32 Refresh Rate (Primary) : Optimal refresh ratePrimary display device Description : Maxi Gamer Phoenix Manufacturer : Guillemot Corporation Video Memory : 16 MB Main Driver : 3dfx16vb.drv Version : 4.12.01.1157 Provider : Guillemot CorporationSupported Display Modes | 16 | 256 | 16 bits| 24 bits| 32 bits --------------------------------------------------- 640 x 480| * | * | * | * | * 800 x 600| * | * | * | * | * 1024x 768| | * | * | * | * 1152x 864| | | | | 1280x1024| | | | | 1600x1200| | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------Sound, Video and Game Controllers----------------------- Description : Gamesurround MUSE XL Audio Device Manufacturer : Hercules Main Driver : cmaudio.vxd Version : 4.06.00.2095 Provider : Description : Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro (USB) Manufacturer : Microsoft Main Driver : Version : Provider : Description : HID-compliant game controller Manufacturer : (Standard game device) Main Driver : vjoyd.vxd Version : 4.08.00.0400 Provider : Description : Wave Device for Voice Modem Manufacturer : Microsoft Main Driver : serwave.vxd Version : 4.90.00.3000 Provider : Description : Gamesurround MUSE XL Audio Legacy Device Manufacturer : Hercules Main Driver : cmaudio.vxd Version : 4.06.00.2095 Provider : Description : DOS Mode MPU-401 Emulator Manufacturer : Hercules Main Driver : cmswmpu.vxd Version : 4.06.00.1020 Provider : Description : Gameport Joystick Manufacturer : Microsoft Main Driver : vjoyd.vxd Version : 4.08.00.0400 Provider : Description : Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro (USB) Driver : joyhid.vxd Version : 4.88.00.0400 Attached : Yes----------------------------------------------------------------Direct X------------------------------------------------DirectX Info Version : DirectX 8DirectDraw Info Version : 4.08.00.0400 Certified : Not certifiedDirectSound Info Version : 4.08.00.0400 Certified : Not certifiedDirectPlay Info Version : 4.03.00.1096DirectInput Info Version : 4.08.00.0400----------------------------------------------------------------Drive Information-------------------------------------------CDRom Info---------------------------------------------- Cache size : 1238 KB Access Pattern : Quad-speed or higherDrive Letter A Volume Name : Type : Floppy File System : Total Space : 0.00 KB Free Space : 0.00 KBDrive Letter C Volume Name : Type : Fixed File System : FAT32 Total Space : 9.49 GB Free Space : 5.23 GBDrive Letter D Volume Name : RYAN2 Type : Fixed File System : FAT32 Total Space : 6.32 GB Free Space : 4.58 GBDrive Letter E Volume Name : EMPEROR1 Type : CDRom File System : CDFS Total Space : 639.69 MB Free Space : 0.00 KB Sec/MB : Test not performed Detected Speed : Test not performedDrive Letter F Volume Name : Type : CDRom File System : Total Space : 0.00 KB Free Space : 0.00 KB Sec/MB : Test not performed Detected Speed : Test not performed----------------------------------------------------------------Monitor Information-------------------------------------Primary monitor Description : Plug and Play Monitor Manufacturer : (Standard monitor types) Max. Resolution : 1024,768----------------------------------------------------------------Network Information------------------------------------- Description : Internet Connection Sharing Manufacturer : Microsoft Driver : ICSHARE.vxd Provider : Microsoft Bound Protocols TCP/IP IP Address: Obtained from provider IP Mask: Obtained from provider Internet Connection Sharing (protocol) Description : Dial-Up Adapter Manufacturer : Microsoft Driver : pppmac.vxd Provider : Microsoft Bound Protocols Internet Connection Sharing (protocol) TCP/IP IP Address: Obtained from provider IP Mask: Obtained from provider Description : Dial-Up Adapter #2 (VPN Support) Manufacturer : Microsoft Driver : pppmac.vxd Provider : Microsoft Bound Protocols TCP/IP IP Address: Obtained from provider IP Mask: Obtained from provider Internet Connection Sharing (protocol) Description : Microsoft Virtual Private Networking Adapter Manufacturer : Microsoft Driver : netpptp.sys Provider : Microsoft Bound Protocols NDISWAN Description : WAN Miniport (ATW) Manufacturer : America Online, Inc. Driver : wanatw4.sys Provider : America Online, Inc. Bound Protocols NDISWAN----------------------------------------------------------------Input Device Information--------------------------------Mouse Information Description : HID-compliant Cordless Mouse Type : Keyboard Information Description : IBM enhanced (101- or 102-key)----------------------------------------------------------------Modem Information--------------------------------------- Description : DSI D-F-V V.90 DI3635 Driver : DSI D-F-V V.90 DI3635 Provider : ----------------------------------------------------------------Glide/OpenGL Information--------------------------------Glide Info Glide2 Version : Glide3 Version : OpenGL Info Version : 4.0----------------------------------------------------------------Task List-----------------------------------------------msgsrv32.exemmtask.tskmprexe.exemstask.exessdpsrv.exeExplorerstmgr.exetaskmon.exeSystraytfswctrl.exewmiexe.exeddhelp.exespool32.exewinmgmt.exei'll never walk away again.exewaol.exespider.exetapisrv.exernaapp.exemsimn.exepstores.exemsmsgs.exeiexplore.exeautorun.exeemperor battle for dune_ez.exe----------------------------------------------------------------Autoexec.bat--------------------------------------------SET windir=C:WINDOWSSET winbootdir=C:WINDOWSSET COMSPEC=C:WINDOWSCOMMAND.COMSET PATH=C:WINDOWS;C:WINDOWSCOMMANDSET PROMPT=$p$gSET TEMP=C:WINDOWSTEMPSET TMP=C:WINDOWSTEMP----------------------------------------------------------------Config.sys----------------------------------------------*empty*------------------------------------------------------------X_CASE_STARTX_CASE_DESCRIPTION: X_CONTACT_FIRST_NAME: X_CONTACT_LAST_NAME: X_GAME: Emperor: Battle for DuneX_SERIAL_KEY: ---X_OPERATING_SYSTEM: Windows ME , Version 4.90, Build 3000X_PROCESSOR: ThunderbirdX_SPEED: 809 MHzX_MMX: NoX_RAM: 383 MBX_MANUFACTURER: X_PRODUCT_ID: X_VIDEO_CARD: Maxi Gamer PhoenixX_DISPLAY_DRIVER: 4.12.01.1157X_DISPLAY_DIRECTX: Not Certified, Hardware SupportX_DISPLAY_MEMORY: 3 MBX_AUDIO_CERTIFIED: Not CertifiedX_AUDIO_DRIVERS: cmaudio.vxd 4.06.00.2095X_MODEM: DSI D-F-V V.90 DI3635X_V_MANUFACTURER: Guillemot CorporationX_A_MANUFACTURER: HerculesX_CASE_END Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Radar Posted March 16, 2002 Share Posted March 16, 2002 I'll think twice next time before buying a game from WestWood/EA. Not because it's a good game, but because it might contain serious bugs which their own departement who made the game can fix, but doesn't bother too :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bossofpig Posted March 16, 2002 Share Posted March 16, 2002 Why do i get always random houses (if i reinstalled emperor) when i start qm?How can i fix it? In options i took harkonnen, and i always get ordos or atr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyarlathotep Posted March 16, 2002 Author Share Posted March 16, 2002 Bosofpig, I do not know why you can't choose to be Harks. I've never played qm games, so you'd better ask someone who does..Sorry.."Doc" Nyar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyarlathotep Posted March 16, 2002 Author Share Posted March 16, 2002 cmurphy39, looking at your specs, it seems you have a 3dfx card. If so, which one ?The error you're getting is due to incompatibility between the drivers and directx. Try the following things:1) update your drivers (video and soundcard).2) when 1 is done, make sure you reinstall directx.3) If the game still doesn't run, try an older version of your video card drivers. If they're not on your card manufacturers site, there are a few sites listed on the following webpage: www.xs4all.nl/~sascho (under "general issues").4) the following options behind the games shortcut: -c +w Keep me updated on how things go.."Doc" Nyar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyarlathotep Posted March 16, 2002 Author Share Posted March 16, 2002 cmurphy39, also try to close down all the background programs you have running. It might give give you extra speed..press ctrl-alt-delete once. Close all programs, except for "systray" & "explorer"."Doc" Nyar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyarlathotep Posted March 16, 2002 Author Share Posted March 16, 2002 Radar, just for the fun of it, just check the Renegade boards on the problems there.. Especially with tech support..I'm currently working on a plan for a business of my own. It involves me starting my own game shop. It will have all the games you want and there is even a setup where you're able to try games before you buy them (on computers provided, or you can bring your own system !). If all goes well, I also am planning to setup a help center where users who bought a game can turn to for help. I'm planning it to be an official help center, with the support of game manufacturers. These are just plans that exist in my head for now, cause before I an pull that off, I need to get fired at my current job first (has to do with social security here in Holland. If they fire me, I'll get paid by the gouvernment :))"Doc" Nyar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cmurphy39 Posted March 17, 2002 Share Posted March 17, 2002 I fixed the problem late last night. To asnwer your question, I have a Maxi Gamer Phoenix (as listed in the report) which uses Voodoo Banshee drivers made by Guillemot (now Hurcules). I went to http://www.voodoofiles.com/3dfxhelp.asp and downloaded the FULL Banshee driver pack (net download) and had it automatically install. I had changed my settings to all the things listed on this site, to no avail. Once the new driver was installed, I set everything back to my original setting (maxxing out everything) and got rid of the -c+w in the command line and the game worked flawlessly. If anyone else out there have a Voodoo card, let them know to try the generic 3dfx or Voodoo drivers, not the ones provided by their manufacturer. Of course, this only applies if they are having problem. Also, I went through some of the coding the Westwood did on the game and it looks like they have hired some amatuers or they had to release the game before they were technically finished with it. It's a great game, and the patch has fixed a lot of things, but I really think they need to invest some resourses in tech support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyarlathotep Posted March 17, 2002 Author Share Posted March 17, 2002 Thanks for sharing the fix with us and happy gaming !!And about Westwood tech support.. well, enough said :D"Doc" Nyar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyarlathotep Posted March 18, 2002 Author Share Posted March 18, 2002 It drops fast..Back to top.."Doc" Nyar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyarlathotep Posted March 18, 2002 Author Share Posted March 18, 2002 Any updates or did I miss something ?"Doc" Nyar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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