What the...???

[Telumar]

Could also be a windows error, but..

Since today i get a weird error message when trying to open toaw 3 (see screenshot). The first message is a small box:



What is the nktoawrez.exe (i know it's in the game folder, but not more)?

Followed by this one:



Then the game doesn't start.

Sometimes there are no error messages and it starts, but then it regularily crashes to desktop when i try to save in the editor (haven't yet tried in game). After the gane has crashed there are again these two error messages

[JAMiAM]

Hi Stefan,

That's weird. Back up and save your scenario design work, and saved games. Then, uninstall. Completely wipe the TOAW III folder, reinstall, and patch. Let me know how it turns out.

[Telumar]

ORIGINAL: JAMiAM

Hi Stefan,

That's weird. Back up and save your scenario design work, and saved games. Then, uninstall. Completely wipe the TOAW III folder, reinstall, and patch. Let me know how it turns out.

In the meantime it didn't happen again. Nevertheless i'll follow your advice.. I'll let you know if it occurs again.

It could still be a windows error. But the system runs stable otherwise.

What is the Nktoawrez.exe? Norm Koger's Toaw Resurrection Zone?

[1925frank]

I've a "What the . . .???" as well.
 
When I hit the button to make the units disappear (so I can see what's underneath the units), nothing happens with the first hit.  On the second hit, I get a display of red ovals displayed randomly over the map.  On the third hit the units disappear.  On the fourth hit, they reappear.  The button works, but it does not appear to work properly. 
 
I haven't tried the hotkey.  I'm assuming there is a hotkey for that function.  For some reason, I've never been big on hotkeys.
 
It's no big deal.  I was just wondering if anyone else had experienced that, and, if so, whether there was a way around it.

[JAMiAM]

ORIGINAL: 1925frank

I've a "What the . . .???" as well.

When I hit the button to make the units disappear (so I can see what's underneath the units), nothing happens with the first hit.  On the second hit, I get a display of red ovals displayed randomly over the map.  On the third hit the units disappear.  On the fourth hit, they reappear.  The button works, but it does not appear to work properly. 

I haven't tried the hotkey.  I'm assuming there is a hotkey for that function.  For some reason, I've never been big on hotkeys.

It's no big deal.  I was just wondering if anyone else had experienced that, and, if so, whether there was a way around it.

Only those who did not read the Whatsnew...[:D]

Please see the change list item number 8, in the v3.1.0.9 February 27, 2007 section of the Whatsnew. The functionality listed for item 29, in the v3.2.29.26 August 29, 2007 section, regarding reverse cycling by right-clicking also was extended to this button.

[1925frank]

ORIGINAL: JAMiAM

Only those who did not read the Whatsnew...[:D]

I would definitely fit within that group. Was I that easy to spot?

Thank you for the prompt response.

I apologize for being dense, but I'm looking for a Whatsnew thread and can't seem to find it.

[JAMiAM]

ORIGINAL: 1925frank

ORIGINAL: JAMiAM

Only those who did not read the Whatsnew...[:D]

I would definitely fit within that group. Was I that easy to spot?

Thank you for the prompt response.

I apologize for being dense, but I'm looking for a Whatsnew thread and can't seem to find it.

LoL...no apologies needed. The Whatsnew is Matrix's version of a Readme. It is a pdf that is included with each patch, detailing the changes. You can find it in the Windows Start Menu items for TOAW III, as indicated in the attached screenshot.

[1925frank]

Excellent! I would have never thought to look there.
 
Speaking of looking, is that red lace I see?

[JAMiAM]

ORIGINAL: 1925frank

Excellent! I would have never thought to look there.

Speaking of looking, is that red lace I see?

Black lace, red satin, tan stockings...[;)]

[1925frank]

Very good.  Just so there's no misunderstanding.  Wouldn't want any confusion. 
 
Any chance you'd remove what's blocking my view?  It's kind of a catch 22.  What's blocking my view is what I initially asked for.  But what I got was infinitely better.

[JAMiAM]

ORIGINAL: 1925frank

Very good.  Just so there's no misunderstanding.  Wouldn't want any confusion. 

Any chance you'd remove what's blocking my view?  It's kind of a catch 22.  What's blocking my view is what I initially asked for.  But what I got was infinitely better.

Just so that you know that this goes WAY past any official support...

It's attached to this post... http://www.armchairgeneral.com/forums/s ... stcount=71

[1925frank]

Thank you, JAMiAM.  I greatly appreciate your help.
 
In my last post, I was trying to have some fun regarding the black lace, red satin, and tan stockings, but if it came off differenty, please disregard it.  Chalk it up to bad communication skills on my part.  Thanks again for your prompt and courteous assistance. 

[JAMiAM]

ORIGINAL: 1925frank

Thank you, JAMiAM.  I greatly appreciate your help.

In my last post, I was trying to have some fun regarding the black lace, red satin, and tan stockings, but if it came off differenty, please disregard it.  Chalk it up to bad communication skills on my part.  Thanks again for your prompt and courteous assistance. 

No worries. All work and no play makes James a dull boy...[;)]

[a white rabbit]

ORIGINAL: Telumar

Could also be a windows error, but..

Since today i get a weird error message when trying to open toaw 3 (see screenshot). The first message is a small box:



What is the nktoawrez.exe (i know it's in the game folder, but not more)?

Followed by this one:



Then the game doesn't start.

Sometimes there are no error messages and it starts, but then it regularily crashes to desktop when i try to save in the editor (haven't yet tried in game). After the gane has crashed there are again these two error messages

..i got both messages recently, well certain for the 2nd, not sure for the 1st , my machine doesn't do German. The error messages multiplied like a plague. I pulled the plug, crashing the comp and restarted with no problems. At the time i put it down to a sticking key somewhere, as there were 18mth-old finger prints on the keyboard. Strangely i had to reset all the no-music/ no-background and intro stuff..

[1925frank]

ORIGINAL: JAMiAM

ORIGINAL: 1925frank

Any chance you'd remove what's blocking my view?  It's kind of a catch 22.  What's blocking my view is what I initially asked for.  But what I got was infinitely better.

Just so that you know that this goes WAY past any official support...

It's attached to this post... http://www.armchairgeneral.com/forums/s ... stcount=71

Regarding my initial inquiry about the unit visibility button, after reading the "What's New," I see my unit visibility button is working perfectly. What I did not realize was the unit visibility button was modified to provide an additional feature showing the bombardment ranges of my various units. That's a great addition. Thank you for directing me to the "What's New" feature as well.

Regarding the armchairgeneral, I didn't realize the pop-up menu in post 7 was blocking my view to that, but I'm grateful to have the link to the armchairgeneral anyway. Thank you.

Regarding the other matter my view to which the pop-up menu in post 7 was blocking, as it is Holloween, I will formally give up the ghost and not persist.