Black Screen

Drew.Madsen · August 2010

<div class="IPBDescription">Black screen on loadup</div>I enter a NS2 server, connect, and I can hear some gun fire some times. However, all I can see is "Press f1 to give feedback" in the top right corner.

There a work around?

Drew.Madsen · August 2010

Apparently I just need to be patient and wait.

Fleder · August 2010

same Problem here!

if i want to join a server. but if i create my own, its the same. after a 2minutes it tells me "timeout"
but my mouse cursor is gone :(

im not able to play

account1212 · August 2010

Same thing happens to me. It just says press F1 for feedback and then after about 2 or 3 minutes it says timeout, goes to the main menu, and my mouse is gone. Usually right before it says timeout i can see the map for a second.

DarkATi · August 2010

For those who are experiencing the black screen error:

First, change your graphic settings to "Ridiculously awful" (the lowest setting) in NS2. I can create my own game and load maps with 30-40 FPS in High graphics mode but I cannot connect to an actual game with high settings.

Second, as mentioned earlier, be prepared to wait awhile. I have to endure about a minute of black before the Ready Room loads.

Also, force vsync off by using your graphics card control panel.

This should work for you. Let me know if it doesn't.

Cheers,
Cody

oldfart · August 2010

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DarkATi @ Aug 4 2010, 11:53 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1791396"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'>Also, force vsync off by using your graphics card control panel.

This should work for you. Let me know if it doesn't.

Cheers,
Cody</div>

Hi <b>DarkATI</b>,

It didn't work for me :(

cheers
<u>OldFart</u>

blackvain · August 2010

same no sound tho and f1 does fack all heres my log details

Date: 08/17/10
Time: 16:58:17
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Build 151
RenderDevice: ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series (8.17.10.1036)
Starting server
Couldn't open file 'models/marine/prototype_module/prototype_module.model'
PrecacheModel(models/marine/prototype_module/prototype_module.model) file doesn't exist.
Couldn't open file 'models/marine/observatory/observatory.model'
PrecacheModel(models/marine/observatory/observatory.model) file doesn't exist.
Couldn't open file 'models/marine/robotics_factory/robotics_factory.model'
PrecacheModel(models/marine/robotics_factory/robotics_factory.model) file doesn't exist.
Couldn't open file 'models/alien/crag/crag.model'
PrecacheModel(models/alien/crag/crag.model) file doesn't exist.
Couldn't open file 'models/alien/whip/whip.model'
PrecacheModel(models/alien/whip/whip.model) file doesn't exist.
Couldn't open file 'models/alien/shift/shift.model'
PrecacheModel(models/alien/shift/shift.model) file doesn't exist.
Couldn't open file 'models/alien/shade/shade.model'
PrecacheModel(models/alien/shade/shade.model) file doesn't exist.
Couldn't open file 'models/alien/onos/onos.model'
PrecacheModel(models/alien/onos/onos.model) file doesn't exist.
Couldn't open file 'models/alien/onos/onos_view.model'
PrecacheModel(models/alien/onos/onos_view.model) file doesn't exist.
Couldn't open file 'models/alien/cocoon/cocoon.model'
PrecacheModel(models/alien/cocoon/cocoon.model) file doesn't exist.
Couldn't open file 'models/marine/heavy/heavy.model'
PrecacheModel(models/marine/heavy/heavy.model) file doesn't exist.
Couldn't open file 'models/alien/fade/fade.model'
PrecacheModel(models/alien/fade/fade.model) file doesn't exist.
Couldn't open file 'models/alien/fade/fade_view.model'
PrecacheModel(models/alien/fade/fade_view.model) file doesn't exist.
PrecacheCinematic(cinematics/materials/door/ricochet.cinematic) file doesn't exist.
PrecacheCinematic(cinematics/materials/door/bash.cinematic) file doesn't exist.
PrecacheCinematic(cinematics/materials/door/axe.cinematic) file doesn't exist.
Couldn't open file 'models/marine/minigun/minigun.model'
PrecacheModel(models/marine/minigun/minigun.model) file doesn't exist.
Couldn't open file 'models/marine/minigun/minigun_view.model'
PrecacheModel(models/marine/minigun/minigun_view.model) file doesn't exist.
PrecacheCinematic(cinematics/materials/door/grenade_explosion.cinematic) file doesn't exist.
Couldn't open file 'models/marine/flamethrower/flamethrower.model'
PrecacheModel(models/marine/flamethrower/flamethrower.model) file doesn't exist.
Couldn't open file 'models/marine/flamethrower/flamethrower_view.model'
PrecacheModel(models/marine/flamethrower/flamethrower_view.model) file doesn't exist.
Couldn't open file 'models/marine/jetpack/jetpack.model'
PrecacheModel(models/marine/jetpack/jetpack.model) file doesn't exist.
Loading 'maps/ns2_tram.level'
teamNumber - Value is outside expected range (0.00, 2.00), clamping to 2.00:
Connecting to server 127.0.0.1:27015
Client connected (127.0.0.1).
Client connected and authenticated on the server.
Loading 'maps/ns2_tram.level'
Couldn't open file 'cinematics/materials/door/ricochet.cinematic'
Couldn't open file 'cinematics/materials/door/bash.cinematic'
Couldn't open file 'cinematics/materials/door/axe.cinematic'
Couldn't open file 'cinematics/materials/door/grenade_explosion.cinematic'
Error: lua/Utility.lua:281: bad argument #2 to 'format' (string expected, got no value)
ServerGame::SendCommand(tooltip "Welcome to the Natural Selection 2 alpha!") couldn't find client for player.
Error: lua/UnreliableMessages.lua:109: bad argument #1 to 'sub' (string expected, got nil)
Client disconnected (127.0.0.1) Server shutdown

and this is on a fresh ns2 install

Black Screen

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