splunge on 23/5/2005 at 15:08
Hi, I'm brand new to Deus Ex and am having a problem. The game loaded fine and seems to be running well, but when I equoip the pistol, I can't holster it with right click, nor can I replace it with another item by the number keys. If I press a number, the item I want is highlighted, but won't equip. I'm playing Game of the Year edition. Is there a patch for it or is it already patched?
Thanks!
driver on 23/5/2005 at 15:33
I'd never heard of this untill a few months ago, and then the problem was solved by a re-installation.
splunge on 23/5/2005 at 16:27
Thanks Driver. Better to reinstall now than later!
Does the Game of the Year Edition need patching?
driver on 23/5/2005 at 16:31
I can't remember off the top of my head, but if you've got a multiplayer option at the bottom of the main menu, then nope.
Deckard_BR on 23/5/2005 at 22:26
Did this work?
I've just encountered the same fracking problem. The pistol stays equipped, no matter what.
Version is 112fm (not GOTY).
splunge on 24/5/2005 at 12:55
I tried a reinstall (didn't uninstall first) and it didn't work. I used my saved games too. I have an inquiry into Eidos support. I'll post their reply.
Let me know if you have any luck!
TheSheep on 24/5/2005 at 20:51
I know it's an irritating workaround, but in most cases you can throw the weapon down (bound to middle-click/tab as default, IIRC) then pick it up again.
driver on 24/5/2005 at 23:53
Quote Posted by splunge
I tried a reinstall
(didn't uninstall first) and it didn't work.
That will most likely be your problem. Do a full uninstall then re-install it.
Then if it still doesn't work try Eidos Support.
splunge on 25/5/2005 at 17:43
I finally got it working. I did an uninstall and the problem persisted. On a lark, I loaded the inventory screen and equippped and dropped the pistol (which seemed to have duplicated itself!). I picked it up and had only 1 in inventory and it's worked fine since. Thanks for the advice, Driver, Sheep.
I hope it helps, Deckard.
splunge on 25/5/2005 at 19:35
FYI,
Eidos support sent me an automated note that said you need minimum system requirements to run the game (which I have) and that it isn't set to run in windows XP so tehy can't offer me support. Sounds like a cop out to me, but at least I got the game working!
