Dryu on 15/7/2011 at 11:21
Hi. There's a problem I just can't fix.
Basically, after a certain point (namely, after the training, when the actual game starts) the game starts to crash ("we apologize for the inconvenience", blah-blah) randomly. Also, the same happens with about 90% probability when I load the game (the game actually starts - the first frame is shown, and the background sounds start to play, and then it crashes). The game can be loaded, if I first load a save made at the very beginning. The game is technically playable, but the randomness makes it a trial of my patience.
Also, just as randomly, sometimes the menu items are drawn on a pinky-purple background. It isn't really that important, but if I try to run the game in win98 compatibility mode, the menu is always shown in purple, and the game crashes instantly. That makes me think these glitches may have a common cause.
What I tried:
1. SS2 Tool (aka Kolya Tool).
2. Latest version of ddfix (on a clean install).
3. Older version of ddfix + DarkWidescreen 7 (I've been told it could help).
The game is patched to 2.3.
Configuration:
OS: WinXP SP3
CPU: AMD Athlon XP, 2200 MHz (11 x 200) 3200+ (1 core, no Hyper-threading, duh)
MB: Epox EP-8RDA3+
Video: Sapphire Radeon HD 2400 Pro AGP 256 Mb, Driver version 11.5 (next to latest)
1 Gb RAM
voodoo47 on 15/7/2011 at 11:57
unfortunately, you happen to have exactly one of those few pc configurations that are incompatible with ddfix (graphics patch that is included in ss2tool).there is (only) one solution-downgrade your catalyst driver to version 9.4.
Dryu on 16/7/2011 at 23:05
Well, could be worse. Thanks, I'll try it.
UPD: Wow, it really did seem to work. Still crashed once after loading, but didn't crash the game in about 5 minutes of playtesting. Thanks again.
