Black screen and/or missing... well everything

randomusernamerandomusername Join Date: 2012-04-04 Member: 149950Members
edited April 2012 in Technical Support
<div class="IPBDescription">Ns2 bug</div>Hi guys

So i finally got the beta, but it seems to be screwing my computer.

When i launch the game theres no background textures, and when i enter a game my screen stays black.
I do make it ingame, its just as if no textures or anything ever loads.

I made a youtube video that visualizes the problem.



<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPrB9AlFjwY" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPrB9AlFjwY</a>



The odd thing about this is that the first 2 times i tried running it, i was getting at least half of the textures and other stuff to appear, only missing a couple of things here and there.
Now though, its just all black.

Heres a screenshot of the console:


<a href="http://i42.tinypic.com/9j1xf6.jpg" target="_blank">http://i42.tinypic.com/9j1xf6.jpg</a>



Stuff i've tried that didnt fix the problem:

Redownloading the game.
Tried different video driver versions (catalyst 12.1 & 12.3 and those that came with the gfx on a cd)
Fiddling around with the settings setting antialising to program controlled and other stuff.
Turning catalyst A.I off
Reformating my computer.
Installing everything from scratch.
Redownloading the game again.


I'm thinking that my videocard is not compatible maybe?



My specs
Core i7 930 2.8
Ati radeon 5970
12 GB Kingston tripple channel ram
Asus sabertooth x58 Motherboard.
Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome

Comments

  • FloodinatorFloodinator [HBZ] Member Join Date: 2005-02-22 Member: 42087Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    Easy fix, set Antialiassing to defined by application.
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • randomusernamerandomusername Join Date: 2012-04-04 Member: 149950Members
    <!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Fiddling around with the settings setting antialising to program controlled and other stuff.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    :/
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • Kouji_SanKouji_San Sr. Hινε Uρкεερεг - EUPT Deputy The Netherlands Join Date: 2003-05-13 Member: 16271Members, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue
    edited April 2012
    Judging from your console (that popped up after you were ingame). The game is indeed not loading the material files, those are used for everything your see. So in your case everything is invisible. I have not seen this before, but one thing to try is to verify the integrity of NS2. What this will do is verify that all files are indeed there and are not corrupted.

    You can do this by right-clicking NS2 in your Steam Library, going to Properties and then go to the LOCAL FILES tab.

    Here you click the VERIFY INTEGRITY OF GAME CAHCE... button


    This should fix it, I hope...




    ----
    As a side note, you could try using a different download location:

    Right-click on your steam icon in your system tray (next to clock) and select Settings. Go to the DOWNLOADS+CLOUD tab and set your Download region to something else (close by). Netherlands always seems to work, worked for our US playtesters once :P
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • randomusernamerandomusername Join Date: 2012-04-04 Member: 149950Members
    Thanks for the reply. I've tried copying the installed game from a friend on whose computer it works just fine. I tried verifying the game cache a couple of times to no avail.

    I'll try changing my download location now, and redownload the game... again.. - you never know, it might work :)
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • FloodinatorFloodinator [HBZ] Member Join Date: 2005-02-22 Member: 42087Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    Dihm shader problem? Do you have enough free space on your windows and steam partition?
    I don't know if decompiling the shaders for the first time uses space on your had.

    Do you run UAC from ESL? If yes deactivate it for NS2.

    Maybe try to create a new win account that only loads the basic windows thungs, an start NS2 from there, so you can see if another program running in the background isn't the problem.

    And post your log from %APPDATA%/Roaming/Natural Selection 2 so we see what happened before you open the console.
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • randomusernamerandomusername Join Date: 2012-04-04 Member: 149950Members
    Plenty of free space on both drives (50gb+)
    Tried disabling UAC completely.
    Tried a new account with diagnostic start

    It still didnt work, i really do think its a hardware compatability issue somewhere... :/

    Oh, and my log:


    <!--c1--><div class='codetop'>CODE</div><div class='codemain'><!--ec1-->Date: 04/05/12
    Time: 16:28:44
    --------------------------------------------------------------
    Build 203
    Starting Natural Selection 2
    RenderDevice: ATI Radeon HD 5900 Series (8.17.10.1119)
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_01.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_12.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_05.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_02_trim_a.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_06.material'
    shaders/Level_alpha.surface_shader:38 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level_alpha.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_grate_03.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_08.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_08.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/dev/dev_floor_grid.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_12.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_tram_trim_03.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_04.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_04_b.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_03.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_06.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_tram_wall_01.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_09_c.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/dev/dev_1024x1024.material'
    shaders/Level_alpha.surface_shader:38 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level_alpha.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_grate_04.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_floor_trim_01.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_floor_mesh_02.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_11.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_ceiling_04.material'
    shaders/Level_emissive.surface_shader:37 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level_emissive.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_02.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_mining_floor_01.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_09_b.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_06b.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_floor_trim_02.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_14.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_17.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_02.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_20_trim_03.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_floor_06.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_09.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_11_b_2.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_13.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_01_trim_a.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_10.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_11_c.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_tram_trim_01.material'
    shaders/Level_alpha.surface_shader:38 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level_alpha.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_grate_01.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_15.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_floor_05.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_14.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_floor_03.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_11.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wallmods_13_tile_02.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_steps_01.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_09.material'
    shaders/Level.surface_shader:25 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_floor_07.material'
    shaders/Model_emissive.surface_shader:49 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model_emissive.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/generic/lights/generic_lightset_01.material'
    shaders/Model.surface_shader:37 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/generic/cables/generic_wire_01.material'
    shaders/Model_emissive.surface_shader:49 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model_emissive.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/generic/generic_computers_01.material'
    shaders/Model.surface_shader:37 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/refinery_scaffolding.material'
    shaders/Model.surface_shader:37 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/docking_trash_01.material'
    shaders/Model_emissive.surface_shader:49 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model_emissive.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/refinery_wallmods_13.material'
    shaders/Model.surface_shader:37 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/refinery_wallmods_13_pillar.material'
    shaders/Model_alpha.surface_shader:49 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model_alpha.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/refinery_catwalks_02.material'
    shaders/Model.surface_shader:37 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/mining_wallmods_03.material'
    shaders/Model.surface_shader:37 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/refinery_fan128_01.material'
    shaders/Model.surface_shader:37 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/refinery_pipe_01.material'
    shaders/Model.surface_shader:37 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/generic/cables/generic_cablebox_01.material'
    shaders/Model.surface_shader:37 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/generic/generic_tools_01.material'
    shaders/Model.surface_shader:37 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/refinery_bigpipes_02.material'
    shaders/Model_emissive.surface_shader:49 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model_emissive.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/mining_gascart_01.material'
    shaders/Model.surface_shader:37 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/mining_gastank_01.material'
    shaders/Model_emissive.surface_shader:49 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model_emissive.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/generic/lights/generic_light_01.material'
    shaders/Model_emissive.surface_shader:49 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model_emissive.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/generic/lights/generic_light_10.material'
    shaders/Model_emissive.surface_shader:49 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model_emissive.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/refinery_ventmods.material'
    shaders/Model_emissive.surface_shader:49 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model_emissive.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/generic/lights/generic_light_11.material'
    shaders/Model.surface_shader:37 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/refinery_wallmods_12.material'
    shaders/Model.surface_shader:37 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/refinery_trimmods_01.material'
    shaders/Model.surface_shader:37 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/refinery_support.material'
    shaders/Model_alpha.surface_shader:49 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model_alpha.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/refinery_grating_01.material'
    shaders/Model.surface_shader:37 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/refinery_pipemods_03.material'
    shaders/Model.surface_shader:37 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/mining_wallmods_01.material'
    shaders/Model.surface_shader:37 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/refinery_girder_01.material'
    shaders/Model.surface_shader:37 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/refinery_pipe_03.material'
    shaders/Model_alpha.surface_shader:49 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model_alpha.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/refinery_fence_tile.material'
    shaders/Model.surface_shader:37 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/refinery_steps_01.material'
    shaders/Emissive.surface_shader:14 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Emissive.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/refinery_support_ceiling.material'
    shaders/Model_emissive.surface_shader:49 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model_emissive.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/generic/lights/generic_light_03.material'
    shaders/Emissive.surface_shader:14 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Emissive.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/refinery_tram_support_01.material'
    shaders/Model_emissive.surface_shader:49 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model_emissive.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/refinery_wallprop_01.material'
    shaders/Model_emissive_alpha.surface_shader:61 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model_emissive_alpha.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/refinery_floormods_01.material'
    shaders/Model.surface_shader:37 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/refinery_crate_02.material'
    shaders/Model.surface_shader:37 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/generic/cables/generic_floorcables_01.material'
    shaders/Model.surface_shader:37 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/refinery/mining_rails.material'
    shaders/Model_emissive.surface_shader:49 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Model_emissive.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/generic/terminals/generic_terminal_big_03.material'
    shaders/Level_emissive.surface_shader:37 : error X3000: unrecognized identifier 'Material_Input'

    Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level_emissive.surface_shader' for material 'models/props/generic/terminals/generic_terminalscreen_06.material'<!--c2--></div><!--ec2-->
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • FloodinatorFloodinator [HBZ] Member Join Date: 2005-02-22 Member: 42087Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    One last thing to try is to run it as admin. If this doesn't help also and nobody knows the answer mail max (max@unknownworlds.com), but be aware he is at PAX now!
    I'm sorry that you can't play!
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • NarDmwNarDmw Join Date: 2012-04-21 Member: 150868Members
    edited April 2012
    I am suffering from this same issue, I can hear the sound of my marine jumping around in the ready room, but no visual image is displayed.

    Win 7 64 bit
    ATI 5850 HD Gigabyte 2GB RAM Latest Drivers
    6GB RAM
    NS build 205

    Console brings up this error repeated:

    ID3DXEffectCompiler: There were no techniques
    ID3DXEffectCompiler: Compilation failed

    Tried different options:
    Turning off UAC
    Running as Admin
    Lowering resolution/video quality
    Reinstalling the game through Steam
    Verifying the game cache
    Turning off Catalyst Control Center options and setting AA/AF to use application settings.

    Here is a pastebin of my log:
    <a href="http://pastebin.com/HTBwKmL5" target="_blank">http://pastebin.com/HTBwKmL5</a>
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • MaxMax Technical Director, Unknown Worlds Entertainment Join Date: 2002-03-15 Member: 318Super Administrators, Retired Developer, NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, NS2 Developer, Constellation, Subnautica Developer, Pistachionauts, Future Perfect Developer
    This looks like there is a problem with some of the files downloaded from Steam. Can you try redownloading from Steam? You do this by selecting Delete Local Content... from the right click menu, and then reinstalling.
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • NarDmwNarDmw Join Date: 2012-04-21 Member: 150868Members
    Issue has been resolved (build 206).

    Uninstalled through Steam.
    Made sure the NS2 folder was deleted (Steam/Steamapps/common/NS2).
    Reinstalled.
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • fir3fuQfir3fuQ Join Date: 2012-04-29 Member: 151269Members
    Please check that you have installed the newest direct X version !
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
Sign In or Register to comment.