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Hello
I enjoyed playing this game until last week . Suddenly after the start movie the game change the resolution once and change it back so nothing happens. I didn't install anything as far as I remember.
I uninstalled the game downloaded full ver 4.4 and got the same result. I uninstalled again and installed ver 2.1 from my CD with same results.

Any clues? what should I do?

regards,

Emek
System Information report written at: 08/11/2000 14:13:36
[System Summary]

Item Value
OS Name Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Version 5.0.2195 Build 2195
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
System Model HP OmniBook PC
System Type X86-based PC
Processor x86 Family 6 Model 8 Stepping 1 GenuineIntel ~500 Mhz
BIOS Version PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0
Windows Directory C:\WINNT
System Directory C:\WINNT\System32
Boot Device \Device\Harddisk0\Partition2
Total Physical Memory 196,036 KB
Available Physical Memory 63,908 KB
Total Virtual Memory 667,620 KB
Available Virtual Memory 411,072 KB
Page File Space 471,584 KB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys

Emek: After the movie did the screen go black and how long did you wait while it was black?

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Sm:):)th Sailing...chief

Yes it did for about 2 seconds.

Emek: If you only waited while the screen was black for only a few seconds try it again mine stays black for 20/30 seconds and then it (the game starts). It may just be a quirk and I hope it works for you.

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Sm:):)th Sailing...chief

Hello

After 3 seconds with black screen the game disappear . There is only one affect .My wallpaper minimize to 60% of it's original size.
I waited for a long time but nothing happened.

Hi!

I've experienced exactly the same:
I load a saved battle (campaign),
get to the video screen, and when I press Continue, I do not get to start playing, but am placed on the desktop (which is no longer in colour but black and white). From this point on NOTHING happens (I've waited several minutes). Other than this, the game runs perfectly.

Sturm

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emek: You have me stumped now. I can only suspect contaminated file, but that's a wild guess on my part. Sorry I don't have a better answer. I hope someone picks up on this forum and can help you.

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Sm:):)th Sailing...chief

Hello guys : )
This sounds like windows error. It has lost suddenly it's capability to give resources ordered by Dx?. Happens sometimes. I'm not familiar with Win2k yet, but it was released before directX8. I haven't had any problems with DX7/win98SE, but as a new product Win2k could have some trails still open, and according to MS-publishing policy, you should update. But this is my first thought. Give more clues so we'll perhaps get something done.

Sturm, will you give your operating sys vers. and direct X vers. ?

Emek, Check if you have directX vers 8 in your machine.If not post it here.

Has anybody tested DirectX 8 and spwaw?

mosh

http://www.skukko.com

Hello
I have DirectX 8. I have extracted some info from direct x diag . May be it can help.
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System Information
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Time of this report: 12/12/2000, 12:56:39
Machine name: FR00627614
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional (5.0, Build 2195) Service Pack 1
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
System Model: HP OmniBook PC
BIOS: PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0
Processor: Intel Pentium III, ~500MHz
Memory: 192MB RAM
Page File: 113MB used, 346MB available
DirectX Version: DirectX 8.0 (4.08.00.0400)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.01.2258.0400

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No input devices detected.
No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

Hi. Should work... Have you tried to change resolution to 800x600 before game starts? What is your soundcard and videocard?

Hello
I tryed that same problem.
My vide and sound card info taken from DXinfo:
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Display Devices
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Card name: ATI Technologies Inc. RAGE P/M Mobility AGP 2X
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI RAGE Mobility P/M AGP 2X (A21/2)
DAC type: ATI Internal DAC
Device ID: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4C4D&SUBSYS_000A103C&REV_64
Display Memory: n/a
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (85Hz)
Monitor: Digital Flat Panel (1024x768)
Monitor Max Res:
Driver Name: atidrab.dll
Driver Version: 5.00.2180.0001 (English)
DDI Version: Unknown
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 12/7/1999 23:43:28, 135184 bytes
Driver Certified: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD:
Mini VDD: atimpab.sys
Mini VDD Date: 11/10/1999 22:34:08, 71632 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-0F0D-11CF-8D73-8E28CBC2C835}
Vendor ID: 0x1002
Device ID: 0x4C4D
SubSys ID: 0x000A103C
Revision ID: 0x0064
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Not Available
D3D Status: Not Available
AGP Status: Not Available
DDraw Test Result:
D3D Test Result:
AGP Test Result:

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Sound Devices
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Description: ESS Maestro
Device ID: PCI\VEN_125D&DEV_1978&SUBSYS_000A103C&REV_10
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: maestro.sys
Driver Version: 5.00.2187.0001 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Certified: Yes
Date and Size: 11/22/1999 23:01:42, 48368 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Microsoft
HW Accel Level: Standard
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result:

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DirectMusic
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DLS Path: C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\drivers\GM.DLS
Version: 1.00.16.0002
Ports:
Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
MPU-401, Hardware (Kernel Mode), Input, No DLS, External
MPU-401, Hardware (Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, External
ESS Maestro, Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
MPU-401 [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, External
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
MPU-401 [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Input, No DLS, External
Registry: OK
Music Test Result:

Hi Emek.

Ok. I'll have enough info. Give few days so I'll check out if it's your hardware. I have couple of guys who know these things real good. If someone else though knows the problem, feel free to post here : )

Hi!

Late answer, sorry

I run win98se + dx8

Other than this problem, I have experienced no others running SPWaW with this setup.

I run it in 800x600 and both graphics and sound run smoothly.

I have started to wonder whether the problem might be related to the save slots? Because this only happens when I save a campaign inbetween battles (and in a certain slot, no. 18 if i remember correctly but also 17/19). Saving to other slots is no problem, so I have advanced past the first battle.

Hope this helps,
Sturm


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Wacht am Bierstube

As mr Vebber mentioned: take hardware accelaration off from your videocard. Drivers made for some cards are not good. Look more of the topic in other thread at this forum.

Hello
I disabled the acceleration in windows. No results.
But the size of my wall paper restored to normal when i change the acceleration levels.
In directX i don't have an option to disable since the button is grey.

Have you tried to install videocards drivers again? Do you have a chance to test your machine and game with another videocard?

Hello
I can't do that because I have onboard card on my Omnibook.

Hello
I changed my driver to ATI M1 mobility. Same results.

I have the same problem. It started when I installed DX8.0. SPWAW 4.4 then puked after the movie. Also reduces wallpaper to 60%. The only change was DX8.0. I am on WIN2KP. I am an MCSE but not a programmer type. Any suggestions ?

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When in doubt, go on line.

Try the 4.5 upgrade!