Need help :(

triace

Error: Couldn't open file ''
Error: Couldn't open file ''

I keep crashing and all the log says is couldnt open file. Any ideas on how to fix this? I keep thinking patch after patch would fix it but now I am desperate for this to be fixed so I can play the game.

Guspaz

Have you tried this?

1) Go into Steam
2) Right click on the game in the game list and click "Properties"
3) Go to the "Local files" tab
4) Click "VERIFY INTEGRITY OF GAME CACHE..."

This will re-scan all your NS2 files that shipped with the game, and replace/download any missing or modified files. Failing that, you can try deleting and re-installing the game, although that's not a fun solution.

Zaggy

Phasing to Tech Support.
Please try the steps in this topic: <a href="http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=122598" target="_blank">http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/in...howtopic=122598</a>

phoenixbbs

The couldn't open file '' report in the console is something we see as playtesters all the time, but it doesn't stop the game from working - I suspect it's just a bit of redundant code somewhere that needs removing.

If you're crashing all the time, it's a bit more interesting - what sort of spec machine have you got ? do you get as far as the main menu ?

triace

<!--quoteo(post=2047976:date=Dec 19 2012, 03:57 AM:name=phoenixbbs)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (phoenixbbs @ Dec 19 2012, 03:57 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2047976"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->The couldn't open file '' report in the console is something we see as playtesters all the time, but it doesn't stop the game from working - I suspect it's just a bit of redundant code somewhere that needs removing.

If you're crashing all the time, it's a bit more interesting - what sort of spec machine have you got ? do you get as far as the main menu ?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Im running a 32bit system (sad I know) and I get into games and play but randomly I crash and every time I look at the log it just says "error couldnt open file"

I have reinstalled the game many times. Did a lot of the steps posted to help. I used to get a lot of errors but now its just the couldnt open file one. So I was hoping there was a new way to fix this.

"To get to the file, press windows key + R, fill in "%appdata%\Natural Selection 2""
How do I get to my run program? I do not have a windows key and have yet to be able to find it.

Update:
New error
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/damagefeedback/blood1.dds'

Zaggy

<!--quoteo(post=2048390:date=Dec 20 2012, 05:58 AM:name=triace)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (triace @ Dec 20 2012, 05:58 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2048390"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Im running a 32bit system (sad I know) and I get into games and play but randomly I crash and every time I look at the log it just says "error couldnt open file"

I have reinstalled the game many times. Did a lot of the steps posted to help. I used to get a lot of errors but now its just the couldnt open file one. So I was hoping there was a new way to fix this.

"To get to the file, press windows key + R, fill in "%appdata%\Natural Selection 2""
How do I get to my run program? I do not have a windows key and have yet to be able to find it.

Update:
New error
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/damagefeedback/blood1.dds'<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Assuming you're on Windows 7:
<a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/What-happened-to-the-Run-command" target="_blank">http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows...the-Run-command</a>
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->To add the Run command to the Start menu

Open Taskbar and Start Menu Properties by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, and then clicking Taskbar and Start Menu.

Click the Start Menu tab, and then click Customize.

In the list of Start menu options, select the Run command check box, and then click OK. The Run command will be displayed on the right side of the Start menu.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

triace

Ok I deleted all the files mentioned in <a href="http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/in...howtopic=122598" target="_blank">http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/in...howtopic=122598</a> and now I am getting a lot more errors. I have reinstalled the game many times over. Any other suggestions?

Thank you Zaggy!