NS2 Crashes 3 seconds into gameplay.
Mordraine
Join Date: 2012-10-30 Member: 164754Members
Title covers the basics. No matter what type of server I join (UWE or not) I crash approximately 3 seconds after joining a team (this happens for both Aliens and Marines). I have tried verifying the game files, I have turned off every graphical option and set my resolution to 600x480. I have run Direct X manually from the NS2 folder in steam. I have run in compatability and
When the game crashes, I get a notification of a fatal error and an offer to submit a log of the error, but when I click send it simply freezes up and never sends. Below is a copy of the log generated when I crash:
Date: 10/30/12
Time: 20:36:19
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Build 227
Steam initialized
Render Device: ATI Radeon HD 5700 Series (8.17.10.1043)
Sound Device: Speakers (4- Logitech USB Headset) stereo
Record Device: Microphone (4- Logitech USB Headset)
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 227
Connecting to server 208.64.37.225:27015
Client : 0.000000 : Loading VM Client
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Loading 'maps/ns2_veil.level'
Error: Couldn't open file ''
Error: Couldn't load 'materials/descent/descent_floor_01_a_normal.dds' (File not found)
Finished loading 'maps/ns2_veil.level'
Predict : 0.000000 : Loading VM Predict
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/exosuit/exosuit_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/exosuit/minigun_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/exosuit/exosuit_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/exosuit/claw_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/alien/skulk/skulk_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/alien/skulk/skulk_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/alien/gorge/gorge_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/alien/lerk/lerk_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/alien/lerk/lerk_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/alien/fade/fade_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/alien/onos/onos_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/alien/onos/onos_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/rifle/rifle_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/pistol/pistol_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/shotgun/shotgun_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/axe/axe_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/grenadelauncher/grenade_launcher_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/flamethrower/flamethrower_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/mine/mine_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/marine_commander_textures.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/alien_commander_bg_smoke.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/unitstatus_marine.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/marine_hud_frame.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/unitstatus_neutral.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'materials/infestation/infestation.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'maps/overviews/ns2_veil.tga' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/alien_logout_smkmask.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/alien_request_menu.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'materials/infestation/infestation_decal.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'cinematics/vfx_materials/vfx_neuron_03.dds' (invalid format)
Any suggestions as to my next step would be welcome. Thank you for your time.
When the game crashes, I get a notification of a fatal error and an offer to submit a log of the error, but when I click send it simply freezes up and never sends. Below is a copy of the log generated when I crash:
Date: 10/30/12
Time: 20:36:19
--------------------------------------------------------------
Build 227
Steam initialized
Render Device: ATI Radeon HD 5700 Series (8.17.10.1043)
Sound Device: Speakers (4- Logitech USB Headset) stereo
Record Device: Microphone (4- Logitech USB Headset)
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 227
Connecting to server 208.64.37.225:27015
Client : 0.000000 : Loading VM Client
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Loading 'maps/ns2_veil.level'
Error: Couldn't open file ''
Error: Couldn't load 'materials/descent/descent_floor_01_a_normal.dds' (File not found)
Finished loading 'maps/ns2_veil.level'
Predict : 0.000000 : Loading VM Predict
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/exosuit/exosuit_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/exosuit/minigun_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/exosuit/exosuit_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/exosuit/claw_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/alien/skulk/skulk_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/alien/skulk/skulk_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/alien/gorge/gorge_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/alien/lerk/lerk_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/alien/lerk/lerk_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/alien/fade/fade_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/alien/onos/onos_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/alien/onos/onos_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/rifle/rifle_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/pistol/pistol_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/shotgun/shotgun_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/axe/axe_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/grenadelauncher/grenade_launcher_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/flamethrower/flamethrower_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/mine/mine_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/marine_commander_textures.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/alien_commander_bg_smoke.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/unitstatus_marine.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/marine_hud_frame.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/unitstatus_neutral.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'materials/infestation/infestation.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'maps/overviews/ns2_veil.tga' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/alien_logout_smkmask.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/alien_request_menu.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'materials/infestation/infestation_decal.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'cinematics/vfx_materials/vfx_neuron_03.dds' (invalid format)
Any suggestions as to my next step would be welcome. Thank you for your time.
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Date: 10/30/12
Time: 21:01:50
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Build 227
Steam initialized
Render Device: ATI Radeon HD 5700 Series (8.17.10.1043)
Sound Device: Speakers (4- Logitech USB Headset) stereo
Record Device: Microphone (4- Logitech USB Headset)
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 227
Connecting to server 199.21.112.138:27715
Client : 0.000000 : Loading VM Client
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Loading 'maps/ns2_docking.level'
Error: Couldn't open file ''
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/docking_baggagescreens_01.model'
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/docking_plants_test.model'
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/docking_plants_test.model'
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/docking_tram_01.model'
Error: Couldn't open file 'materials/descent/descent_floor_01_a.material'
Error: Couldn't open file 'materials/descent/descent_floor_01_a.material'
Error: Couldn't open file 'materials/descent/descent_floor_01_a.material'
Error: Couldn't open file 'materials/descent/descent_floor_01_a.material'
Error: No shader specified for material 'materials/descent/descent_floor_01_a.material'
Finished loading 'maps/ns2_docking.level'
Predict : 0.000000 : Loading VM Predict
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/.material'
Error: No shader specified for material 'models/.material'
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/descent/docking_tram_03.material'
Error: No shader specified for material 'models/props/descent/docking_tram_03.material'
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/descent/docking_tram_02.material'
Error: No shader specified for material 'models/props/descent/docking_tram_02.material'
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/docking_shower_towelrack3.model'
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/shower_test.model'
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/rifle/rifle_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/pistol/pistol_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/shotgun/shotgun_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/axe/axe_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/grenadelauncher/grenade_launcher_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/flamethrower/flamethrower_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/mine/mine_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/marine_commander_textures.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/alien_commander_bg_smoke.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/unitstatus_marine.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/marine_hud_frame.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/unitstatus_neutral.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'materials/infestation/infestation.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'maps/overviews/ns2_docking.tga' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/alien_logout_smkmask.dds' (invalid format)
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OS: Windows 7 x86
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250
RAM: 4GB
The game crashes often when I join a team then often when I die and almost always when I press escape to see the menu.
I've validated the game and re-downloaded it a couple of times now, updated graphics drivers, installed the DirectX updates from the NS2 folder, defragged the game and Steam and rebooted countless times. I don't have stability issues with any of the wide rage of games I've played recently on this computer.
I've been submitting all my bug reports but they all seem to boil down to a model or sound not being found, or a number of models or sounds not being found.
Any help would be great appreciated!
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First thing I do with all Steam games if something is wrong. My drivers are up to date, as I just got a 660ti yesterday. I've run the DirectX installer thing from the NS2 folder.
Find out where those files are located, delete all the files in that folder. Then on steam click on ns2, properties, local files, verify integrity of game cache
It will redownload the correct files and you'll be good to play I hope
Or even better, has anyone had this issue, and fixed it, or gotten a response from support on the issue?
Here is my most recent log.txt if it helps in any way:
Date: 10/31/12
Time: 19:41:15
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Build 227
Steam initialized
Render Device: AMD Radeon HD 6670 (8.17.10.1151)
Sound Device: Speakers (High Definition Audio Device) stereo
Record Device: Microphone (High Definition Audio Device)
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 227
Connecting to server 27.50.71.232:27025
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 227
Connecting to server 27.50.70.4:28515
Client : 0.000000 : Loading VM Client
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level'
Finished loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level'
Predict : 0.000000 : Loading VM Predict
Error: Couldn't load 'cinematics/vfx_materials/vfx_fireball_03_animated.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'cinematics/vfx_materials/vfx_lite_smkloop_02_animated.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'cinematics/vfx_materials/vfx_lite_smkloop_01_animated.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'cinematics/vfx_materials/vfx_enzyme_firework_01_animated.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/marine_commander_textures.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/alien_commander_bg_smoke.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/unitstatus_marine.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/unitstatus_neutral.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'maps/overviews/ns2_summit.tga' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't open file ''
Error: Couldn't load 'materials/infestation/infestation_decal.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Collision model 'models/marine/advanced_armory/advanced_armory.model' created with zero coords
Running on an Nvidia GTX 260, Windows XP.
Was working all fine and dandy before 1.0, so it must have been introduced with launch.
1. Delete the files in %appdata%\roaming\natural selection 2 **NOTE YOU NEED BE ABLE TO SEE HIDDEN FOLDERS SINCE THIS IS A HIDDEN FOLDER.
- On win7 to show hidden folders click on organize>folder and search options>view check "show hidden files, folders and drives under hidden files and folders."
2. Delete the folder C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Natural Selection 2\ns2\shaders
32 bit Windows here, it seems like that's the common thread with this issue.
We're just going to have to wait for a fix on this one I think.
<a href="https://twitter.com/NS2/status/264034874799845377" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/NS2/status/264034874799845377</a>
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They said they were in testing and should have it released in the next 6 hours, but that was about 3 hours ago. Sit tight still, they are working on it.
New patch went out tonight ~ 1800 PST
Any success stories?
No more checkerboards, managed to play for a full 15mins just now.
32bit Windows user here btw.
Thanks UWE!