IIRC it takes a while to load explore mode, as the maps apparently have to be loaded twice - once for the "server" component, and again for the "player" side - could it be that it just hasn't finished loading ?
Thanks for the suggestions. I have had a look at the logs, but nothing of much use in them, except to show it seems to have loaded all the maps etc fine. I have an SSD so the maps load really quickly, but even still I left it for a good 20 minutes and still it was stuck.
I tried starting a normal listen server and this won't start either, I tried a few different maps, same problem. This is weird because I made a listen server during this week to try to learn how to play the game and it worked fine, so something has changed to cause this issue. I haven't changed anything, so it's a bit weird. I guess the only thing that has changed is we have a new build of NS2 now, but I don't want to jump to conclusions.
I ran process monitor and it shows ns2.exe has not crashed although it appears that way, it is just repeatedly making some network activity.
Trying to start Explore Mode Log: <!--c1--><div class='codetop'>CODE</div><div class='codemain'><!--ec1-->Date: 09/30/12 Time: 14:02:51 -------------------------------------------------------------- Build 221 Steam initialized Render Device: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (9.18.13.623) Sound Device: Speakers (Plantronics GameCom 780) stereo Record Device: Microphone (Plantronics GameCom 780) Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json Main Menu Initialized at Version: 221 dev = 0.000000 Connected to Steam servers Mounting mod from C:/Program Files (x86)/Steam/steamapps/common/Natural Selection 2/explore Connecting to server 127.0.0.1:27015 Client connecting (127.0.0.1) Loading config://ServerConfig.json Loading config://ServerAdmin.json Loading config://BannedPlayers.json Loading config://MapCycle.json Loading config://ConsistencyConfig.json Hashed 1 game_setup.xml files for consistency Hashed 654 *.lua files for consistency Hashed 31 *.fx files for consistency Hashed 13 *.screenfx files for consistency Hashed 83 *.surface_shader files for consistency Hashed 5 *.fxh files for consistency Hashed 2 *.render_setup files for consistency Hashed 3 *.shader_template files for consistency Loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level' Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Finished loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level' Server : 4.255874 : Hive not attached to tech point Server : 4.255874 : Hive not attached to tech point Server : 4.255874 : Hive not attached to tech point<!--c2--></div><!--ec2-->
Trying to start a listen server log: <!--c1--><div class='codetop'>CODE</div><div class='codemain'><!--ec1-->Date: 09/30/12 Time: 14:05:52 -------------------------------------------------------------- Build 221 Steam initialized Render Device: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (9.18.13.623) Sound Device: Speakers (Plantronics GameCom 780) stereo Record Device: Microphone (Plantronics GameCom 780) Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json Main Menu Initialized at Version: 221 Connected to Steam servers Connecting to server 127.0.0.1:27015 Loading config://ServerConfig.json Loading config://ServerAdmin.json Loading config://BannedPlayers.json Loading config://MapCycle.json Loading config://ConsistencyConfig.json Hashed 1 game_setup.xml files for consistency Hashed 638 *.lua files for consistency Hashed 31 *.fx files for consistency Hashed 13 *.screenfx files for consistency Hashed 83 *.surface_shader files for consistency Hashed 5 *.fxh files for consistency Hashed 2 *.render_setup files for consistency Hashed 3 *.shader_template files for consistency Loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level' Finished loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level'<!--c2--></div><!--ec2-->
I have had the exact same problem. I can't figure out a way to get it working either, but maybe at least we know it is not isolated to one computer. maybe it will be fixed in a patch?
<!--quoteo(post=1985117:date=Sep 30 2012, 03:17 PM:name=IeptBarakat)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (IeptBarakat @ Sep 30 2012, 03:17 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1985117"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I have the exact same problem. Are you able to play on custom servers?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I just tried connecting to a Combat Mode server and it got stuck at Downloading Mods...
<!--quoteo(post=1985115:date=Sep 30 2012, 03:14 PM:name=android19)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (android19 @ Sep 30 2012, 03:14 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1985115"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I have had the exact same problem. I can't figure out a way to get it working either, but maybe at least we know it is not isolated to one computer. maybe it will be fixed in a patch?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
If they can figure out what the problem is, or if they even know there is a problem.
If any devs are reading this feel free to email me if you want remote access to my PC to take a look.
IeptBarakatThe most difficult name to speak ingame.Join Date: 2009-07-10Member: 68107Members, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, NS2 Map Tester, Reinforced - Diamond, Reinforced - Shadow
<!--quoteo(post=1985211:date=Sep 30 2012, 03:15 PM:name=CheesyPeteza)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CheesyPeteza @ Sep 30 2012, 03:15 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1985211"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I just tried connecting to a Combat Mode server and it got stuck at Downloading Mods...
Is that what happens to you?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yep, I get this problem. It seems the devs are already aware of the issue.
Kouji_SanSr. Hινε UÏкεεÏεг - EUPT DeputyThe NetherlandsJoin Date: 2003-05-13Member: 16271Members, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue
Explore mode currently only works on Summit, it should be the only one selectable as well. However sometimes it shows a different map, if you've loaded a normal local host with another map.
<!--quoteo(post=1985364:date=Oct 1 2012, 01:18 AM:name=Kouji_San)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kouji_San @ Oct 1 2012, 01:18 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1985364"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Explore mode currently only works on Summit, it should be the only one selectable as well. However sometimes it shows a different map, if you've loaded a normal local host with another map.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Is that related to the problem we are discussing here?
I noticed when I was playing last night I got the following icon appear frequently, someone on the server told me it means there is a connection issue, but I had no connection issues. I was wondering if it was related.
I got a new motherboard, cpu and gfx card over the weekend. After installing these (didn't require a complete windows reinstall) everything started working.
IeptBarakatThe most difficult name to speak ingame.Join Date: 2009-07-10Member: 68107Members, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, NS2 Map Tester, Reinforced - Diamond, Reinforced - Shadow
<!--quoteo(post=1988413:date=Oct 8 2012, 07:53 AM:name=CheesyPeteza)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CheesyPeteza @ Oct 8 2012, 07:53 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1988413"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I got a new motherboard, cpu and gfx card over the weekend. After installing these (didn't require a complete windows reinstall) everything started working.
I don't know what the issue was.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
It's apparently a dual core cpu problem, so most new cpu's wouldn't have that problem.
<!--quoteo(post=1988496:date=Oct 8 2012, 12:45 PM:name=IeptBarakat)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (IeptBarakat @ Oct 8 2012, 12:45 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1988496"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->It's apparently a dual core cpu problem, so most new cpu's wouldn't have that problem.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> Not necessarily. I think I can trigger this bug on my triple core cpu. I can play on modded servers just fine though.
Wang TangJoin Date: 2004-08-18Member: 30699Members
I too have this issue; both Explore Mode and Listen Server hang when trying to load. I also have a dual core cpu, if that should be the culprit. I tried with it with multicore rendering on and off, no changes.
No mods btw, plain ns2. Also checked file cache integrity, no issues there.
I'm having the same issue as the OP and am unable to access the explore mode, I am also unable to play the video in the popup that appears when you open the server list. After dismissing the popup I am able to join an unmodded server and play without a problem.
I would really like to have a go with the explore mode as I anticipate it's just what I need (as an old NS1 player) to get up to speed with the changes and the new maps without being a liability to a team on a pub server.
below is the relevant section of the log:
<!--coloro:#00FFFF--><span style="color:#00FFFF"><!--/coloro-->Main Menu Initialized at Version: 221 Connected to Steam servers Mounting mod from C:/Program Files/Steam/steamapps/common/Natural Selection 2/explore Connecting to server 127.0.0.1:27015 Client connecting (127.0.0.1) Loading config://ServerConfig.json Loading config://ServerAdmin.json Loading config://BannedPlayers.json Loading config://MapCycle.json Loading config://ConsistencyConfig.json Hashed 1 game_setup.xml files for consistency Hashed 655 *.lua files for consistency Hashed 31 *.fx files for consistency Hashed 13 *.screenfx files for consistency Hashed 83 *.surface_shader files for consistency Hashed 5 *.fxh files for consistency Hashed 2 *.render_setup files for consistency Hashed 3 *.shader_template files for consistency Loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level' Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Finished loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level' Server : 13.780452 : Hive not attached to tech point Server : 13.780452 : Hive not attached to tech point Server : 13.780452 : Hive not attached to tech point <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->
As with the OP the only solution is to Ctrl_Alt_Delete and manually kill NS2.
Added:
Now that I've come to test it i can't play any of the videos on the Training page, is it possibly a codec issue? Does some kind of video play when you start an Explore map?
I can also confirm that I cannot get explore mode or listenserver to start. Same issue, acts like it's loading the locks up the game. Have to end-task it.
If you don't have enough already, I can confirm this as well. Shame really, as I really wanted to play on Explode Mode. Same happens (few days ago) when connecting to a server with a mod on it.
Thanks for the information Obraxis, knowing the devs are aware of the issue makes all the difference for me. If UWE can maintain this level of customer service they have a bright future.
Were these bug fixes in 222 anything to do with this?
<ul><li>Fixed bug where mods could not be downloaded on some computers due to file system permissions.</li><li>Increased the loading thread sleep time while downloading mods to address multi-threading problems on Machines with a single core.</li></ul>
<!--quoteo(post=1989475:date=Oct 11 2012, 01:13 AM:name=enhaxed)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (enhaxed @ Oct 11 2012, 01:13 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1989475"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Now that I've come to test it i can't play any of the videos on the Training page, is it possibly a codec issue? Does some kind of video play when you start an Explore map?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Posting my log file here because there is obviously some direct correlation between my inability to run this or a regular local server.
Date: 10/12/12 Time: 17:49:33 -------------------------------------------------------------- Build 223 Steam initialized Render Device: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 (9.18.13.623) Sound Device: Headphones (Realtek High Definition Audio) stereo Record Device: Microphone (Realtek High Definition Audio) Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json Loading config://FavoriteServers.json Main Menu Initialized at Version: 223 Connected to Steam servers Downloading mods Finished downloading and installing mods Mounting mod from C:/Program Files (x86)/Steam/steamapps/common/Natural Selection 2/explore Connecting to server 127.0.0.1:27015 Loading config://ServerConfig.json Loading config://ServerAdmin.json Loading config://BannedPlayers.json Loading config://MapCycle.json Loading config://ConsistencyConfig.json Client connecting (127.0.0.1) Loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level' Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Finished loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level' Server : 9.783932 : Hive not attached to tech point Server : 9.783932 : Hive not attached to tech point Server : 9.783932 : Hive not attached to tech point
According to the latest news (update): <!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Fixed Explore mode not properly starting up. Added a basic "loading" screen to the web server when the map is loading.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> It's still not solved. It's just stuck at "loading.." now.
Same problem here log Date: 10/14/12 Time: 23:32:17 -------------------------------------------------------------- Build 223 Steam initialized Render Device: NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT (8.17.13.142) Sound Device: 8=0<8:8 (#AB@>9AB2> A ?>445@6:>9 High Definition Audio) stereo Record Device: 8:@>D>= (#AB@>9AB2> A ?>445@6:>9 High Definition Audio) Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json Loading config://FavoriteServers.json Main Menu Initialized at Version: 223 Error: Couldn't bind socket (Обычно разрешаетÑÑ Ñ‚Ð¾Ð»ÑŒÐºÐ¾ одно иÑпользование адреÑа Ñокета (протокол/Ñетевой адреÑ/порт). ) Error: Error binding server to :27015 Error: SteamGameServer_Init call failed Error: Couldn't connect to Steam Downloading mods Finished downloading and installing mods Mounting mod from C:/Steam/steamapps/common/Natural Selection 2/explore Connecting to server 127.0.0.1:27015 Loading config://ServerConfig.json Loading config://ServerAdmin.json Loading config://BannedPlayers.json Loading config://MapCycle.json Loading config://ConsistencyConfig.json Hashed 1 game_setup.xml files for consistency Hashed 650 *.lua files for consistency Hashed 31 *.fx files for consistency Hashed 13 *.screenfx files for consistency Hashed 83 *.surface_shader files for consistency Hashed 5 *.fxh files for consistency Hashed 2 *.render_setup files for consistency Hashed 3 *.shader_template files for consistency Loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level' Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Finished loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level' Server : 6.036526 : Hive not attached to tech point Server : 6.036526 : Hive not attached to tech point Server : 6.036526 : Hive not attached to tech point
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you can check out that to see what the deal is
I tried starting a normal listen server and this won't start either, I tried a few different maps, same problem. This is weird because I made a listen server during this week to try to learn how to play the game and it worked fine, so something has changed to cause this issue. I haven't changed anything, so it's a bit weird. I guess the only thing that has changed is we have a new build of NS2 now, but I don't want to jump to conclusions.
I ran process monitor and it shows ns2.exe has not crashed although it appears that way, it is just repeatedly making some network activity.
<img src="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/655827/WebLinks/ns/em_procmon1.png" border="0" class="linked-image" />
<img src="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/655827/WebLinks/ns/em_procmon2.png" border="0" class="linked-image" />
Trying to start Explore Mode Log:
<!--c1--><div class='codetop'>CODE</div><div class='codemain'><!--ec1-->Date: 09/30/12
Time: 14:02:51
--------------------------------------------------------------
Build 221
Steam initialized
Render Device: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (9.18.13.623)
Sound Device: Speakers (Plantronics GameCom 780) stereo
Record Device: Microphone (Plantronics GameCom 780)
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 221
dev = 0.000000
Connected to Steam servers
Mounting mod from C:/Program Files (x86)/Steam/steamapps/common/Natural Selection 2/explore
Connecting to server 127.0.0.1:27015
Client connecting (127.0.0.1)
Loading config://ServerConfig.json
Loading config://ServerAdmin.json
Loading config://BannedPlayers.json
Loading config://MapCycle.json
Loading config://ConsistencyConfig.json
Hashed 1 game_setup.xml files for consistency
Hashed 654 *.lua files for consistency
Hashed 31 *.fx files for consistency
Hashed 13 *.screenfx files for consistency
Hashed 83 *.surface_shader files for consistency
Hashed 5 *.fxh files for consistency
Hashed 2 *.render_setup files for consistency
Hashed 3 *.shader_template files for consistency
Loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level'
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Finished loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level'
Server : 4.255874 : Hive not attached to tech point
Server : 4.255874 : Hive not attached to tech point
Server : 4.255874 : Hive not attached to tech point<!--c2--></div><!--ec2-->
Trying to start a listen server log:
<!--c1--><div class='codetop'>CODE</div><div class='codemain'><!--ec1-->Date: 09/30/12
Time: 14:05:52
--------------------------------------------------------------
Build 221
Steam initialized
Render Device: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (9.18.13.623)
Sound Device: Speakers (Plantronics GameCom 780) stereo
Record Device: Microphone (Plantronics GameCom 780)
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 221
Connected to Steam servers
Connecting to server 127.0.0.1:27015
Loading config://ServerConfig.json
Loading config://ServerAdmin.json
Loading config://BannedPlayers.json
Loading config://MapCycle.json
Loading config://ConsistencyConfig.json
Hashed 1 game_setup.xml files for consistency
Hashed 638 *.lua files for consistency
Hashed 31 *.fx files for consistency
Hashed 13 *.screenfx files for consistency
Hashed 83 *.surface_shader files for consistency
Hashed 5 *.fxh files for consistency
Hashed 2 *.render_setup files for consistency
Hashed 3 *.shader_template files for consistency
Loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level'
Finished loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level'<!--c2--></div><!--ec2-->
I just tried connecting to a Combat Mode server and it got stuck at Downloading Mods...
Is that what happens to you?
If they can figure out what the problem is, or if they even know there is a problem.
If any devs are reading this feel free to email me if you want remote access to my PC to take a look.
Is that what happens to you?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yep, I get this problem. It seems the devs are already aware of the issue.
Is that related to the problem we are discussing here?
I noticed when I was playing last night I got the following icon appear frequently, someone on the server told me it means there is a connection issue, but I had no connection issues. I was wondering if it was related.
<img src="https://dl.dropbox.com/u/655827/WebLinks/ns/connection_issue.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
I tried using my LAN port instead of wireless in case it was a problem with the network device, but it seems to make no difference.
I don't know what the issue was.
I don't know what the issue was.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
It's apparently a dual core cpu problem, so most new cpu's wouldn't have that problem.
Not necessarily. I think I can trigger this bug on my triple core cpu. I can play on modded servers just fine though.
No mods btw, plain ns2. Also checked file cache integrity, no issues there.
I would really like to have a go with the explore mode as I anticipate it's just what I need (as an old NS1 player) to get up to speed with the changes and the new maps without being a liability to a team on a pub server.
below is the relevant section of the log:
<!--coloro:#00FFFF--><span style="color:#00FFFF"><!--/coloro-->Main Menu Initialized at Version: 221
Connected to Steam servers
Mounting mod from C:/Program Files/Steam/steamapps/common/Natural Selection 2/explore
Connecting to server 127.0.0.1:27015
Client connecting (127.0.0.1)
Loading config://ServerConfig.json
Loading config://ServerAdmin.json
Loading config://BannedPlayers.json
Loading config://MapCycle.json
Loading config://ConsistencyConfig.json
Hashed 1 game_setup.xml files for consistency
Hashed 655 *.lua files for consistency
Hashed 31 *.fx files for consistency
Hashed 13 *.screenfx files for consistency
Hashed 83 *.surface_shader files for consistency
Hashed 5 *.fxh files for consistency
Hashed 2 *.render_setup files for consistency
Hashed 3 *.shader_template files for consistency
Loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level'
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Finished loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level'
Server : 13.780452 : Hive not attached to tech point
Server : 13.780452 : Hive not attached to tech point
Server : 13.780452 : Hive not attached to tech point
<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->
As with the OP the only solution is to Ctrl_Alt_Delete and manually kill NS2.
Added:
Now that I've come to test it i can't play any of the videos on the Training page, is it possibly a codec issue? Does some kind of video play when you start an Explore map?
I can play the videos on the training page, but cannot connect to Explore Mode. So it seems these two issues are not connected.
<ul><li>Fixed bug where mods could not be downloaded on some computers due to file system permissions.</li><li>Increased the loading thread sleep time while downloading mods to address multi-threading problems on Machines with a single core.</li></ul>
See this:
<a href="http://store.steampowered.com/gotflash" target="_blank">http://store.steampowered.com/gotflash</a>
Date: 10/12/12
Time: 17:49:33
--------------------------------------------------------------
Build 223
Steam initialized
Render Device: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 (9.18.13.623)
Sound Device: Headphones (Realtek High Definition Audio) stereo
Record Device: Microphone (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 223
Connected to Steam servers
Downloading mods
Finished downloading and installing mods
Mounting mod from C:/Program Files (x86)/Steam/steamapps/common/Natural Selection 2/explore
Connecting to server 127.0.0.1:27015
Loading config://ServerConfig.json
Loading config://ServerAdmin.json
Loading config://BannedPlayers.json
Loading config://MapCycle.json
Loading config://ConsistencyConfig.json
Client connecting (127.0.0.1)
Loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level'
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Finished loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level'
Server : 9.783932 : Hive not attached to tech point
Server : 9.783932 : Hive not attached to tech point
Server : 9.783932 : Hive not attached to tech point
<a href="http://store.steampowered.com/gotflash" target="_blank">http://store.steampowered.com/gotflash</a><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Thanks for the suggestion, it was a good idea but sadly didn't resolve the video issue for me.
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Fixed Explore mode not properly starting up.
Added a basic "loading" screen to the web server when the map is loading.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
It's still not solved. It's just stuck at "loading.." now.
Date: 10/14/12
Time: 23:32:17
--------------------------------------------------------------
Build 223
Steam initialized
Render Device: NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT (8.17.13.142)
Sound Device: 8=0<8:8 (#AB@>9AB2> A ?>445@6:>9 High Definition Audio) stereo
Record Device: 8:@>D>= (#AB@>9AB2> A ?>445@6:>9 High Definition Audio)
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 223
Error: Couldn't bind socket (Обычно разрешаетÑÑ Ñ‚Ð¾Ð»ÑŒÐºÐ¾ одно иÑпользование адреÑа Ñокета (протокол/Ñетевой адреÑ/порт).
)
Error: Error binding server to :27015
Error: SteamGameServer_Init call failed
Error: Couldn't connect to Steam
Downloading mods
Finished downloading and installing mods
Mounting mod from C:/Steam/steamapps/common/Natural Selection 2/explore
Connecting to server 127.0.0.1:27015
Loading config://ServerConfig.json
Loading config://ServerAdmin.json
Loading config://BannedPlayers.json
Loading config://MapCycle.json
Loading config://ConsistencyConfig.json
Hashed 1 game_setup.xml files for consistency
Hashed 650 *.lua files for consistency
Hashed 31 *.fx files for consistency
Hashed 13 *.screenfx files for consistency
Hashed 83 *.surface_shader files for consistency
Hashed 5 *.fxh files for consistency
Hashed 2 *.render_setup files for consistency
Hashed 3 *.shader_template files for consistency
Loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level'
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Finished loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level'
Server : 6.036526 : Hive not attached to tech point
Server : 6.036526 : Hive not attached to tech point
Server : 6.036526 : Hive not attached to tech point