NS2 Crashes after precaching
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<div class="IPBDescription">Beta build 227 Black Screen</div>Thats what happens, after joining a server:
Loading map...
Loading...
Complinig shades...
Precaching...
Then a black screen with "Beta build 227" on the left top corner appears but it crashes, and heres the log.txt
Date: 10/31/12
Time: 09:35:28
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Build 227
Steam initialized
Render Device: ATI Radeon HD 5800 Series (8.17.10.1151)
Sound Device: Altavoces (SteelSeries Diablo III Headset) stereo
Record Device: Micrófono (SteelSeries Diablo III Headset)
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 227
Connecting to server 193.200.158.145:27015
Client : 0.000000 : Loading VM Client
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Loading 'maps/ns2_tram.level'
Error: Couldn't open file ''
Finished loading 'maps/ns2_tram.level'
Predict : 0.000000 : Loading VM Predict
Error: Couldn't load 'models/alien/gorge/gorge_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_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/unitstatus_marine.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/unitstatus_neutral.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'materials/infestation/infestation.dds' (invalid format)
As i readed in NS2 Twitter they just closed up their offices "for the night", seems like they launched the game to the public but we are not able to play lol
Any solution for this?
Thanks.
Edit: I also reinstalled the game but its still like that.
Loading map...
Loading...
Complinig shades...
Precaching...
Then a black screen with "Beta build 227" on the left top corner appears but it crashes, and heres the log.txt
Date: 10/31/12
Time: 09:35:28
--------------------------------------------------------------
Build 227
Steam initialized
Render Device: ATI Radeon HD 5800 Series (8.17.10.1151)
Sound Device: Altavoces (SteelSeries Diablo III Headset) stereo
Record Device: Micrófono (SteelSeries Diablo III Headset)
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 227
Connecting to server 193.200.158.145:27015
Client : 0.000000 : Loading VM Client
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Loading 'maps/ns2_tram.level'
Error: Couldn't open file ''
Finished loading 'maps/ns2_tram.level'
Predict : 0.000000 : Loading VM Predict
Error: Couldn't load 'models/alien/gorge/gorge_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_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/unitstatus_marine.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/unitstatus_neutral.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'materials/infestation/infestation.dds' (invalid format)
As i readed in NS2 Twitter they just closed up their offices "for the night", seems like they launched the game to the public but we are not able to play lol
Any solution for this?
Thanks.
Edit: I also reinstalled the game but its still like that.
Comments
<!--quoteo(post=2002145:date=Oct 31 2012, 06:16 AM:name=GibbyLOL)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GibbyLOL @ Oct 31 2012, 06:16 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2002145"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Fixed the black screen on launch.
1. run dxsetup in drive/program files (x86)/steam/steamapps/common/natural selection 2/redist/directx/
Its about half way down.
2. Delete the files in drive/users/user/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.
3. Delete the folderC:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Natural Selection 2\ns2\shaders
4. Go on Steam, go to Natural selection 2, right click>properties>local files> verify integrity of cache
(this will re-download the files you just deleted, but it will be the correct files this time)
Then it will give you a message saying it's done. Then you're all set, good to play NS2.
<a href="http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=122577&st=0#entry2002080" target="_blank">http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index....=0#entry2002080</a><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Loading 'maps/ns2_tram.level'
Error: Couldn't open file ''
Finished loading 'maps/ns2_tram.level'
Predict : 0.000000 : Loading VM Predict
Error: Couldn't load 'models/props/refinery/refinery_catwalks_02_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/props/refinery/refinery_ventmods_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/props/tram/tram_elevator_door_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/props/tram/tram_elevator_platform_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/props/tram/tram_elevator_motor_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/props/refinery/refinery_door_regular_01_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/props/refinery/refinery_gantryarm_normal.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/props/refinery/refinery_gantryarm_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/props/refinery/refinery_tram_car.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/props/refinery/refinery_tram_car_normal.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/props/refinery/refinery_tram_car_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/props/refinery/refinery_tram_car_illum.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/props/refinery/refinery_elevator1.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/props/refinery/refinery_elevator1_normal.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/props/refinery/refinery_elevator1_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/props/refinery/refinery_skytowers.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/props/refinery/refinery_ventfloors_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: IDirect3DDevice9::CreateVertexBuffer 1851120 bytes failed (Ran out of memory)
lol... u.U
drive\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Natural Selection 2\redist\directx\
Run dxsetup in drive\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Natural Selection 2\redist\directx\
Delete the folder drive\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Natural Selection 2\ns2\shaders
Press the Windows key and R (Win+R) and type %APPDATA%\Natural Selection 2 then press enter.
Delete all the files in this folder
Verify the Integrity of the NS2 Game Cache:
In Steam, go to the Natural Selection 2 menu option, Right-click>Properties>Local Files>Verify Integrity of Cache
(this will re-download the files you deleted, but it will be the correct files this time)
And even deleted the folder 'models/props/' to see if it was bugged or something, then "re-downloaded" all
And still can not get in the game.
400+ hrs in alpha and beta and now it breaks, makes zero sence.
We have to wait for them to upgrade this... nice launch day imo lol
i hope they fix it today.
thanks
Date: 10/31/12
Time: 13:42:39
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Build 227
Steam initialized
Render Device: ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series (8.17.10.1129)
Sound Device: Speakers (Logitech USB Headset) stereo
Record Device: Microphone (Logitech USB Headset)
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 227
Connecting to server 85.236.105.31:28715
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 'ui/unitstatus_marine.dds' (invalid format)
I think everyone understands how it's unpleasant. But respect developers. They were so anxious about release and that crash issue is not something they wished for the most important day after several years of development. And FYI they will work all night to fix this matter ASAP.
Specifically where it talks about memory for the video card (looking at the log, last line says ran out of memory)
Nothing, anyway. I think its not normal to launch a game and dont let us play lol, while i know people that has 200/400+ hours played then u launch the 1.0 and now we are having troubles. Ill hope they can bring us a fix SOON.
Date: 10/31/12
Time: 21:42:59
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Build 227
Steam initialized
Render Device: ATI Radeon HD 5800 Series (8.17.10.1151)
Sound Device: Altavoces (SteelSeries Diablo III Headset) stereo
Record Device: Micrófono (SteelSeries Diablo III Headset)
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 227
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Connecting to server 85.236.105.10:27015
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 227
Connecting to server 85.236.101.104:29615
Client : 0.000000 : Loading VM Client
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
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/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_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)
cinematics/vfx_materials/Emissive_glow.surface_shader:1231 : ID3DXEffectCompiler::CompileEffect: There was an error compiling expression
ID3DXEffectCompiler: Compilation failed
Error: Couldn't load shader 'cinematics/vfx_materials/Emissive_glow.surface_shader' for material 'cinematics/vfx_materials/vfx_fireball_03_animated_glow.material'
cinematics/vfx_materials/Emissive_glow.surface_shader:1228 : ID3DXEffectCompiler::CompileEffect: There was an error compiling expression
ID3DXEffectCompiler: Compilation failed
Error: Couldn't load shader 'cinematics/vfx_materials/Emissive_glow.surface_shader' for material 'cinematics/vfx_materials/vfx_fire_glow_03.material'
Windows 7 32bit
Radeon HD 7770
AMD FX-4170 (4.2gigs quad core)
8gigs ram
Sometimes I also experience the blue checkerboards all over the infestation, boxes on players etc.
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/Jf6fy.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Date: 10/31/12
Time: 20:33:21
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Build 227
Steam initialized
Render Device: NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT (9.18.13.697)
Sound Device: Speakers (VIA High Definition Audio) stereo
Record Device: Stereo Mix (VIA High Definition Audio)
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 227
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Connected to Steam servers
Downloading mods
Finished downloading and installing mods
Mounting mod from C:/Program Files/Steam/steamapps/common/Natural Selection 2/explore
Connecting to server 127.0.0.1:27015
Server : 0.000000 : Loading VM Server
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 657 *.lua files for consistency
Hashed 32 *.fx files for consistency
Hashed 13 *.screenfx files for consistency
Hashed 90 *.surface_shader files for consistency
Hashed 3 *.fxh files for consistency
Hashed 2 *.render_setup files for consistency
Hashed 2 *.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 : 0.033477 : Hive not attached to tech point
Server : 0.033477 : Hive not attached to tech point
Server : 0.033477 : Hive not attached to tech point
Downloading mods
Finished downloading and installing mods
Mounting mod from C:/Program Files/Steam/steamapps/common/Natural Selection 2/explore
Client : 0.000000 : Loading VM Client
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Client : 0.000000 : Explore Mode enabled. Type reset_help in console to reset all help widgets. Type speed <number> to speed or slow world (speed 1 default).
Loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level'
Finished loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level'
Predict : 0.000000 : Loading VM Predict
cinematics/vfx_materials/marine_ip_spawn.surface_shader:1274 : ID3DXEffectCompiler::CompileEffect: There was an error compiling expression
ID3DXEffectCompiler: Compilation failed
cinematics/vfx_materials/cloaked.surface_shader:1014 : ID3DXEffectCompiler::CompileEffect: There was an error compiling expression
ID3DXEffectCompiler: Compilation failed
cinematics/vfx_materials/detected.surface_shader:1245 : ID3DXEffectCompiler::CompileEffect: There was an error compiling expression
ID3DXEffectCompiler: Compilation failed
cinematics/vfx_materials/burning.surface_shader:1195 : ID3DXEffectCompiler::CompileEffect: There was an error compiling expression
ID3DXEffectCompiler: Compilation failed
cinematics/vfx_materials/burning_view.surface_shader:1201 : ID3DXEffectCompiler::CompileEffect: There was an error compiling expression
ID3DXEffectCompiler: Compilation failed
cinematics/vfx_materials/umbra.surface_shader:1131 : ID3DXEffectCompiler::CompileEffect: There was an error compiling expression
ID3DXEffectCompiler: Compilation failed
cinematics/vfx_materials/umbra_view.surface_shader:1106 : ID3DXEffectCompiler::CompileEffect: There was an error compiling expression
ID3DXEffectCompiler: Compilation failed
materials/infestation/infestation_decal.surface_shader:1082 : ID3DXEffectCompiler::CompileEffect: There was an error compiling expression
ID3DXEffectCompiler: Compilation failed
models/alien/whip/ball.surface_shader:1123 : ID3DXEffectCompiler::CompileEffect: There was an error compiling expression
ID3DXEffectCompiler: Compilation failed
cinematics/vfx_materials/enzyme_view.surface_shader:1240 : ID3DXEffectCompiler::CompileEffect: There was an error compiling expression
ID3DXEffectCompiler: Compilation failed
cinematics/vfx_materials/enzyme.surface_shader:1020 : ID3DXEffectCompiler::CompileEffect: There was an error compiling expression
ID3DXEffectCompiler: Compilation failed
cinematics/vfx_materials/enzyme_view.surface_shader:1093 : ID3DXEffectCompiler::CompileEffect: There was an error compiling expression
ID3DXEffectCompiler: Compilation failed
models/alien/alien.surface_shader:1068 : ID3DXEffectCompiler::CompileEffect: There was an error compiling expression
ID3DXEffectCompiler: Compilation failed
cinematics/vfx_materials/hallucination.surface_shader:1035 : ID3DXEffectCompiler::CompileEffect: There was an error compiling expression
ID3DXEffectCompiler: Compilation failed<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
yes
"We're will release a minor fix in around 5 hours. It will include all the Deluxe content too (artbook, soundtrack, wallpapers, etc.)"
Minor fix? I dont really care about artbooks,soundtracks and wallpapers please, could you please focus on these problems? Im not the only one who has it.
I won't deny this is a crappy problem but you can't be serious.