Boron Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 I bought the german retail Strategic Command 2 version from mostwantedgames. The german 1.06 Patch seems buggy, my whole SC gets pink with it Here an example: Since the english patch is about 10 mb larger where there maybe forgotten some graphic files? Or is this a driver problem on my side? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n0kn0k Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 The german patch is supposed to be smaller. This seems to be a driver problem though from the looks of it, not some files missing. Try updating your videocard drivers, and also your directx to the feb 2007 edition of 9.0c. You can get that one here. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=4B1F5D0C-5E44-4864-93CD-464EF59DA050&displaylang=en For drivers i can recomment guru3d.com, they have the latest available in many versions. The correct forum for technical stuff is at the bottom btw http://www.battlefront.com/discuss/ultimatebb.php?ubb=forum;f=22 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boron Posted February 24, 2007 Author Share Posted February 24, 2007 Thanks n0kn0k. Unfortunately it didn't help much, now i get this error message after installing the suggested directx dl + the new ati drivers: "[02/24/2007 3:53:59; 5.1.2600; 1024x768x16(0); v1.06] DIRECTX FAILED(draw_sprite_array): dderr_surfacelost" And apologies, i didn't notice that there is a tech support forum for SC 1+2, i totally overlooked it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n0kn0k Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 At least we're getting an error msg now hehe I'm sure Hubert will pick up on this after the weekend Same problem here btw. http://www.battlefront.com/discuss/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=22;t=000504#000000 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin I Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 I get exactly the same problem 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Cater Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Hey Boron, I'll just move this to the Tech Forums and respond there... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Cater Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Sorry to hear about the trouble guys... we made a slight change for Vista compatibility and it appeared to work without a hitch prior to release (we had it tested on at least 20 different machines covering Vista and XP). There are a few things you can try: * If the new ATI drivers don't seem to work I would suggest rolling back to your previous driver since you were at least not receiving any DirectX errors. I did hear a report of at least one system where the ATI Catalyst 7.2 driver didn't work but 7.1 did... not sure if it applies but if it is the same driver then there might be a fault with the 7.2 version provided by ATI * Try running the game in XP (if running on Vista) or Windows 98 compatibility mode. This can be set by right clicking on your desktop shortcut for SC2 and selecting 'Properties'. Select the 'Compatibility' tab and from there it should be pretty straight forward. Hope this helps, Hubert 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hills Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 I have the same problem with the english version, same pink display. I am running it on a XP machine, not Vista. No problems up to this patch. ???? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Cater Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Hills, unfortunately as mentioned this was a part of the change we had to make for Vista compatibility, can you try the suggestions I outlined in the previous message to see if that helps? Hubert 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boron Posted February 24, 2007 Author Share Posted February 24, 2007 Tried the Cataclyst 7.1 drivers now too, still pink. I have an old Radeon 9800 card and Windows XP home. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Cater Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Boron, can you try running the game in Windows 98 compatibility mode. This can be set by right clicking on your desktop shortcut for SC2 and selecting 'Properties'. Select the 'Compatibility' tab and from there it should be pretty straight forward. Hubert 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boron Posted February 25, 2007 Author Share Posted February 25, 2007 Win98 compability mode didn't help neither unfortunately. OT: Thank you very much Hubert. I really appreciate how you care for your games and your customers . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Cater Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Thanks and like I mentioned in the other thread I really don't like it when things don't go according to plan for the customer so consider this fixed officially very soon. In the meantime it looks like I have a temporary fix available until a new patch adjustment is ready... if you send me an e-mail at support@furysoftware.com I can provide you with the details. Actually same for anyone else with this problem. Hubert 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmatt Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Since you have the German version of the game, just redownload the full patch from our mirror located right here. I have updated the patch with the fixed files. ftp://ftp.battlefront.com/pub/patches/sc2/German_Strategic_Command_2_Patch_v106.exe Madmatt 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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