Topic: 1.8 patch: will it work now? (Read 10036 times)

RMS Gigantic · « **on:** March 07, 2008, 15:54:56 »

Before I had the right graphics card, the 1.8 patch rendered my game useless, only allowing me to watch a plane I couldn't control

now that I have a GeForce 7600, will it work correctly?

Captain Best · « **Reply #1 on:** March 07, 2008, 16:02:14 »

Quote from: RMS Gigantic on March 07, 2008, 15:54:56

Before I had the right graphics card, the 1.8 patch rendered my game useless, only allowing me to watch a plane I couldn't control

now that I have a GeForce 7600, will it work correctly?

i did look at the cover. and you can that!

Agent|Austin · « **Reply #2 on:** March 07, 2008, 20:53:00 »

The patch had the same affect on me I now have a GeForce 8400 so I wonder if it works now?

Be fun to go BACK to ss06. :p

RMS Gigantic · « **Reply #3 on:** March 08, 2008, 05:29:12 »

It didn't work

Why do they even HAVE the patch?

Agent|Austin · « **Reply #4 on:** March 08, 2008, 07:58:41 »

I don't know. It says it adds another vessel. Is that other vessel an airplane that decides to fly around?

RMS Gigantic · « **Reply #5 on:** March 08, 2008, 09:01:48 »

I dunno. All I know is the un/reinstallation of the game to loose the patch has cost me my data!

Mad_Fred · « **Reply #6 on:** March 08, 2008, 09:19:54 »

Quote from: RMS Gigantic on March 08, 2008, 05:29:12

Why do they even HAVE the patch?

Patches are made to fix certain issues within the game. bugs and such.
Also they may contain additional content.

What graphics card did you have before?
The patch is probably not at fault, nor is the game. It's something to do with your pc, most likely.

The additional vessel added is a small workboat.

Regards,
Fred

RMS Gigantic · « **Reply #7 on:** March 08, 2008, 09:25:29 »

I upgraded from a GeForce 420 MX to a GeForce 7600 GS (big leap!)

other than that, my PC meets or exceeds all other settings that are recommended to run the game.

Agent|Austin · « **Reply #8 on:** March 08, 2008, 18:57:14 »

I upgraded from a 6000 somethin to a 8400. :p

Captain Spencer · « **Reply #9 on:** March 08, 2008, 20:33:57 »

Quote from: RMS Gigantic on March 08, 2008, 09:25:29

I upgraded from a GeForce 420 MX to a GeForce 7600 GS (big leap!)

other than that, my PC meets or exceeds all other settings that are recommended to run the game.

That doesn't necessarily means that your settings aren't correct

Do you have the latest drivers? Could you post your DXDIAG please?

RMS Gigantic · « **Reply #10 on:** March 08, 2008, 21:17:21 »

I don't know what a "DXDIAG" is.

All I could tell you is that I have DirectX 9, and I also needed all the latest updates for the graphics card to work.

Agent|Austin · « **Reply #11 on:** March 08, 2008, 21:22:45 »

Quote from: RMS Gigantic on March 08, 2008, 21:17:21

I don't know what a "DXDIAG" is.

All I could tell you is that I have DirectX 9, and I also needed all the latest updates for the graphics card to work.

Go Start > Run (Windows Key + R) type dxdiag and press ok.
Then press "save all information" it saves it to a txt file and then attach it here.

RMS Gigantic · « **Reply #12 on:** March 08, 2008, 21:30:43 »

I copied the system info, but for privacy's sake, I won't give my machine name:

Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
   Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation
   System Model: Dimension 8300
   BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A05
   Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz
   Memory: 512MB RAM
   Page File: 514MB used, 886MB available
   Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
   DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
   DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

Agent|Austin · « **Reply #13 on:** March 08, 2008, 21:45:36 »

But we need the txt (you can edit out the name?) to look at drivers video card and codecs.

Captain Spencer · « **Reply #14 on:** March 08, 2008, 21:58:55 »

Quote from: RMS Gigantic on March 08, 2008, 21:30:43

I copied the system info, but for privacy's sake, I won't give my machine name:

Why not post your machine name? We can't attack your machine because we need to know your IP address. Trust me on this one

RMS Gigantic · « **Reply #15 on:** March 08, 2008, 22:23:43 »

... okay...

I deleted the name...

Captain Spencer · « **Reply #16 on:** March 08, 2008, 22:49:43 »

Try downloading the latest drivers. They are 6+ months out of date.

Once you've applied the most recent drivers, let us know what happens

Nvidia drivers: http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us

RMS Gigantic · « **Reply #17 on:** March 08, 2008, 23:06:32 »

oh... is a GeForce 7600 a part of the GeForce 7 series?

Captain Spencer · « **Reply #18 on:** March 08, 2008, 23:17:29 »

Quote from: RMS Gigantic on March 08, 2008, 23:06:32

oh... is a GeForce 7600 a part of the GeForce 7 series?

Yes. That's why you have a GeForce 7600 lol

RMS Gigantic · « **Reply #19 on:** March 08, 2008, 23:22:23 »

just double checking

RMS Gigantic · « **Reply #20 on:** March 09, 2008, 00:03:34 »

okay, I updated the drivers, restarted my computer, redownloaded the patch...

AND THE STUPID PLANE IS THERE TO GREET ME!!!

UPDATING THE DRIVERS DIDN'T DO SQUAT!!! WHAT ELSE IS THERE?!

Mad_Fred · « **Reply #21 on:** March 09, 2008, 00:48:21 »

I dont play much SS06, but I have seen the plane.. Can't you switch to an active player vessel??

Can you make a screenshot of what you see? Cause I don't understand,.... your game is running, yes?
I think you're overlooking something really simple.. But not playing SS06 much, or for a while now, I can't remember what to do off the top of my head.

Cheers.

And there's no need to shout, that won't help a thing.

Regards,
Fred

Agent|Austin · « **Reply #22 on:** March 09, 2008, 01:45:28 »

Well go into to play a mission. There is only 1 mission in there. And then you click play and it takes you to new york and flys a plane around. No other options.

Edit: http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/topic,2113.0.html

RMS Gigantic · « **Reply #23 on:** March 09, 2008, 02:04:44 »

any help? I don't wanna have to lose my data again!

Mad_Fred · « **Reply #24 on:** March 09, 2008, 02:36:59 »

Check out that link that Agent|Austin posted and look at Wout's posts there.. a possible fix is in the post he links to there.

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