I ve tried to enter the game and it went locked up.This is same old problem that i posted my picture at sfp forum about flash screen like lighting storm.I dont play very much this month due to trouble old computer.Normally,i played it every 2 weeks or 4 games per 2 weeks.I will miss u all in game.I saving for new computer.
Post hardware specs and all mods here please.
I didn't plan on leaving things like this, something came up. I'm not sure if hybirdisdf was talking about multiplayer or not, but the new topic title I assigned is far more descriptive than "Lock Up Computer". Lets break down your post:
I ve tried to enter the game and it went locked up.
- Okay, so when you start up the game, it freezes your entire computer.
This is same old problem that i posted my picture at sfp forum about flash screen like lighting storm.
- ??? Could somebody visit the starfleetplatoon forum and find his/her post? And could you please be more specific about the screen problem. Did a lightning storm cause your screen to flash? Does your screen flash like a lightning storm (if so, when does it flash like this). And by flashing like a lightning storm, does that mean it flickers rapidly, shows random colors on the screen, or what?
I dont play very much this month due to trouble old computer.
- Your current, outdated computer is giving you compatibility issues with launching BZII (or else playing BZII online if it launches correctly).
Normally,i played it every 2 weeks or 4 games per 2 weeks.
- Now it sounds like you were talking about multiplayer.
I will miss u all in game.
- Now I'm almost certain you were talking about multiplayer.
I saving for new computer.
- If BZII is crashing because your computer is too old to run it properly, then that is a wise idea. Be careful of the 8 and 9 series Nvidia cards, though. They've been known to cause problems with BZII.
Alright, so based on the data gathered above, the OP is having a problem with an outdated computer. The problem occurs on trying to join the game?
Quote from: Steeveeo on October 13, 2008, 02:34:43 AM
Post hardware specs and all mods here please.
How do i find?Properties on My Computer Shortcut?
running on all mods with 1.2
Quote from: Total Oblivion Omnis on October 13, 2008, 03:42:12 AM
I didn't plan on leaving things like this, something came up. I'm not sure if hybirdisdf was talking about multiplayer or not, but the new topic title I assigned is far more descriptive than "Lock Up Computer". Lets break down your post:
I ve tried to enter the game and it went locked up.
- Okay, so when you start up the game, it freezes your entire computer.
Start up fine.
This is same old problem that i posted my picture at sfp forum about flash screen like lighting storm.
- ??? Could somebody visit the starfleetplatoon forum and find his/her post? And could you please be more specific about the screen problem. Did a lightning storm cause your screen to flash? Does your screen flash like a lightning storm (if so, when does it flash like this). And by flashing like a lightning storm, does that mean it flickers rapidly, shows random colors on the screen, or what?
Ill try to paste my pictures here or copy url from sfp forum.
I dont play very much this month due to trouble old computer.
- Your current, outdated computer is giving you compatibility issues with launching BZII (or else playing BZII online if it launches correctly).
Normally,i played it every 2 weeks or 4 games per 2 weeks.
- Now it sounds like you were talking about multiplayer.
I will miss u all in game.
- Now I'm almost certain you were talking about multiplayer.
I saving for new computer.
- If BZII is crashing because your computer is too old to run it properly, then that is a wise idea. Be careful of the 8 and 9 series Nvidia cards, though. They've been known to cause problems with BZII.
Ati raden intergated card.
Alright, so based on the data gathered above, the OP is having a problem with an outdated computer. The problem occurs on trying to join the game?
No
Please dont reply to things like that, its very hard to read.
To find your hardware specs, download Aida32 and explore around it a bit, most of it wont make sence for a non-techy, but its useful.
I cant find my pictures at sfp forum and cant paste it on here.I can emailed you?
Quote from: Steeveeo on October 13, 2008, 03:56:24 AMPlease dont reply to things like that, its very hard to read.
TRY to be a little more open minded... not everyone has access to a perfect translator.
hybridisdf:
-If your picture will help us help you, upload it here: http://imageshack.us/ (link) (http://imageshack.us/)
-To upload a picture, click on the gray "Browse" button and find the picture in your computer files.
-When you found your picture, scroll down and click on the "HOST IT" button. You might get a pop up, just close it.
-The next page will show you a small picture of the image. Click on the small picture.
-You will now see the image in full size (or close to full size). Scroll down and highlight all of the text in the "Forum" box.
-RIGHT CLICK on the highlighted text and press COPY. RIGHT CLICK and PASTE the text onto this forum.
EDIT: Spelling
Quote from: Feared_1 on October 13, 2008, 04:41:36 AM
TRY to be a little more open minded... not everyone has access to a perfect translator.
Eh, I was talking about putting his answers inside the quote box...TRY to pay more attention ;)
Quote from: Steeveeo on October 13, 2008, 05:09:14 AM
Eh, I was talking about putting his answers inside the quote box...TRY to pay more attention ;)
Yeah,My mind went hypersonic heh
I found it url link (http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/6843/shellga7.png) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/shellga7.png/1/w640.png) (http://g.imageshack.us/img359/shellga7.png/1/)
Thanks to Feared one for giving me a link url
When you took that screen shot, were you running any mods? Or is that just a shell error? I've never seen the shell do that with the stats boxes.
VSMIT.
Quote from: VSMIT on October 13, 2008, 05:26:50 AM
When you took that screen shot, were you running any mods? Or is that just a shell error? I've never seen the shell do that with the stats boxes.
VSMIT.
No Mods.You see that cracks?Its not only frozen but in amination motion like lighting storm.I knew something is wrong either video card or driver.Maybe im wrong?
First, reinstall BZ2. If that doesnt help, update your video driver, if that still doesnt help, check your refresh rate and see if your monitor supports it (improper refresh rates can provide a flickering effect, blank screens, and, I think, even hardware damage).
If that still doesnt fix it, good luck on the new comp. :|
Computer locks up when entering multiplayer game:
Some firewalls will ask you if you want to allow a connection when you try to enter an MP game. If this question is in the background, as Zonealarm often does, you don't see it and assume your computer is frozen.
You can add /win to your Battlezone II shortcut, run it in a window, and that should let you see if this is happening.
If you're running a firewall make sure Battlezone II is listed as OK to connect both as a server and a client.
-Av-
Avatar is right. make sure you have checked "allow" bzone.exe to get on the internet with your firewall. Or else when you click join your firewall will be asking you if it's alright to "allow" bzone.exe to join the internet behind the game and you won't see it. Do this before playing any new install.
The firewall shouldn't cause the flickering, though. It sort of reminds me of having terrain and water at the exact same height in the editor, where the game tries to decide which one should be displayed.
Does this happen on any other patches (1.1, 1.3PB4a)?
Have you tried lowering your graphical settings in the options menu?
In single player, are you allowed to enter the game, or is it just Multiplayer?
Does the same flickering effect occur in game?
If the freezing/flickering just started within the month (you said the flickering was an old problem, so it's probably your graphics card that needs updating), then try to think of things that you downloaded or updated (HINT: FIREWALL) that might have caused the problem. Or, like Steeveeo already said, do that thing that fixes most of life's problems: reinstall.
@Steeveeo: Nevertheless, I don't think he quoted his own text on purpose. My point was still valid. :)
As firewall apps are annoying in their popups, etc, I really recommend running windowed (hit alt-enter on the login screen) before you try to play MP for the first few times.
-- GSH
Hey ppl,Im back online today.First of all,I played fe on instant map and i see no blinking or froze then moved up to mpi game.Im fine today.Oh What a strange day on computer!I didnt fixed it!!! Somebody wand the magic on screen and pooooof it is perfect. :-D
Excellent :-D. Be sure to come back for more help if any more issues arise!
If your computer is too old to run bz2, lol, thats... really really old.
Maybe just restarting enough did the trick.
I was playing fe instant game today and then go over mpi game.Still good so far no blinking or froze but after two games,there it goes again! I figure out i might play limit two games.Oh well. :| Um,I will try play again on saturday nite around 8pm est.See you guys in game perhap strat.
Does restarting battlezone 2 fix the problem?
If the problem occurs again, restart bzII and immediately launch it again and see if the errors happen again. Perhaps something in your computer is overheating.
If anything is overheating it probably is the video card. Check its temperature with a free program you find with an internet search if you don't already have one.
Quote from: Total Oblivion Omnis on October 22, 2008, 02:12:29 AM
Does restarting battlezone 2 fix the problem?
If the problem occurs again, restart bzII and immediately launch it again and see if the errors happen again. Perhaps something in your computer is overheating.
If anything is overheating it probably is the video card. Check its temperature with a free program you find with an internet search if you don't already have one.
No,Its not either heat oe restart. I believe trouble is somewhere in video card.
One more word about Firewalls...
I just switched to AT&T Uverse from plain AT&T DSL. The Gateway (giant modem/router) that comes with it has a built in Firewall that's fairly complex. I had to make a profile to get my Torrent client to work properly although it did work, just not at full speed. For example I was getting ~54k downloads before opening the correct ports, and ~256k afterwards.
Firewalls be funny animals... :)
So make sure that whatever you're running you've got everything set up to forward/allow the proper programs and ports, because even though things are working they may not be working full speed.
-Av-
this explains why some ppl in bz2 are laggy buggers! :P
Or because they have a 2kbps satelite connection in the middle of China. :-P
I see a rather wonderful discussion on USA broadband inferiority starting :D! Perhaps it would be best that is be moved to the Overdrive Terminal so that it does not throw this topic off course.
:New topic location: (http://www.bzuniverse.com/forum/index.php/topic,8478.0.html)