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Hosted Projects - FS2 Required => FreeSpace Conversion => Topic started by: Locutus of Borg on March 04, 2009, 04:33:01 pm
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I've played through the entire FS campaign and am starting Silent Threat and every time I launch a mission, all I see is a black starfield, but in screenshots I see detailed nebulae etc.
I am also noticing this in other mods; is there some custom flag I need to put in, I have all features set to on in the launcher.
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Check your background effects settings in the Options dialog. Even if you're not running mediaVPs, you should still see the retail background bitmaps.
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I am running fsport through the fsport_Mediavps folder
and all of the bars in options --> details are maxed out
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So what should I do; this really does kill atmosphere.
When I play, I can see stars, but just a starfield otherwise; except in TVWAR where I can also see the planets.
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So what should I do; this really does kill atmosphere.
When I play, I can see stars, but just a starfield otherwise; except in TVWAR where I can also see the planets.
upload your fsport mod.ini file, or paste its contents.
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Also, I've noticed that some of the weapons look improved and awesome (like the avenger)
and some look like they did in basic FS1 (like the Prometheus)
FSPORT Mod.ini text
[launcher]
modname = FSPort v3.1.1;
image255x112 = fsport.bmp;
infotext = A fourteen-year war between the Terran and Vasudan species leads into something far more sinister. This is the story of the Great War.;
website = http://fsport.hard-light.net/;
forum = http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/board,39.0.html;
FSPORT_mediavps mod.ini text
[launcher]
modname = FSPort MediaVPs v3.1.1;
image255x112 = fsport-mediavps.bmp;
infotext = Freespace Port Media VPs. Requires FSPort 3.1.1 and standard Media VPs 3.6.10.;
website = http://fsport.hard-light.net/;
forum = http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/board,170.0.html;
[multimod]
secondarylist = fsport,mediavps;
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Also, I've noticed that some of the weapons look improved and awesome (like the avenger)
and some look like they did in basic FS1 (like the Prometheus)
FSPORT Mod.ini text
[launcher]
modname = FSPort v3.1.1;
image255x112 = fsport.bmp;
infotext = A fourteen-year war between the Terran and Vasudan species leads into something far more sinister. This is the story of the Great War.;
website = http://fsport.hard-light.net/;
forum = http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/board,39.0.html;
FSPORT_mediavps mod.ini text
[launcher]
modname = FSPort MediaVPs v3.1.1;
image255x112 = fsport-mediavps.bmp;
infotext = Freespace Port Media VPs. Requires FSPort 3.1.1 and standard Media VPs 3.6.10.;
website = http://fsport.hard-light.net/;
forum = http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/board,170.0.html;
[multimod]
secondarylist = fsport,mediavps;
Er, it seems you're trying to run the port mediavps as a primary mod? nnnoononon. Copy this to the bottom of your fsport mod.ini
[multimod]
secondrylist = (whatever the name of your fsport mediavp folder is, without parentheses), mediavps;
Save that, and then select fsport itself in the launcher, not its mediavps.
And thanks for the weapons comment, I did most of them (the primaries, that is) :)
As for the simple ones, they're fine. Galemp wanted to keep some simple.
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I personally prefered the promies looking like the avengers do, but green.
Let me try this.
No change
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I personally prefered the promies looking like the avengers do, but green.
Let me try this.
No change
Hm... Strange. you definately have the mediavps there as a mod, so... I don't think you could be missing lightspeeds nebulae.
Check your options, are nebulae/planets turned on?
You and goob went through that already. Graah, this makes no sense.
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I can redownload l
ink?
Edit: Here's me starting up ST:R
http://download319.mediafire.com/mmg4nmmilwyg/tzhm4zdzcwo/LOLWUT.wmv
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I can redownload l
ink?
Edit: Here's me starting up ST:R
http://download319.mediafire.com/mmg4nmmilwyg/tzhm4zdzcwo/LOLWUT.wmv
:wtf: That's a retail herc and ully. Your mediavps aren't working right.
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sooo?
I'd reinstall, but I don't have the base FS2 files, so I'd be unable to get it to work if I removed it
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my .exe with flags (It's a mess)
C:\Freespace Open\fs2_open_3_6_10r-20081210_r4989.exe -mod fsport,fsport_mediavps, mediavps -spec -glow -env -mipmap -nomotiondebris -missile_lighting -normal -3dshockwave -dualscanlines -rearm_timer -3dwarp -warp_flash -snd_preload -ambient_factor 35 -ogl_spec 20 -spec_exp 15 -spec_point 1.2 -spec_static 1.5 -spec_tube 1.5
The contents of my mediavps folder
MV_advanced
MV_Assets
MV_Core
MV_Effects
MV_Music
Mod.ini
readme.txt
FSU-MVP.bmp
Data (folder)
Maybe do a fresh d/l of the mediavps folder only?
And the Ulysees I'm flying looks really really really hires so that reinforces the mediavps = suspect theory
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my .exe with flags (It's a mess)
C:\Freespace Open\fs2_open_3_6_10r-20081210_r4989.exe -mod fsport,fsport_mediavps, mediavps -spec -glow -env -mipmap -nomotiondebris -missile_lighting -normal -3dshockwave -dualscanlines -rearm_timer -3dwarp -warp_flash -snd_preload -ambient_factor 35 -ogl_spec 20 -spec_exp 15 -spec_point 1.2 -spec_static 1.5 -spec_tube 1.5
The contents of my mediavps folder
MV_advanced
MV_Assets
MV_Core
MV_Effects
MV_Music
Mod.ini
readme.txt
FSU-MVP.bmp
Data (folder)
Maybe do a fresh d/l of the mediavps folder only?
And the Ulysees I'm flying looks really really really hires so that reinforces the mediavps = suspect theory
You can always try redownloading them. I'll seed for you with my ultra insane bandwidth.
http://www.mininova.org/tor/2336099
You know how torrents work, I hope?
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:D of course
but I'm using Tur(k)ey's (xD) installer to download the mediavps to another folder; when they will then be grafted into my current FSO folder.
Of course the old mediavps folder is backed up :)
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:D of course
but I'm using Tur(k)ey's (xD) installer to download the mediavps to another folder; when they will then be grafted into my current FSO folder.
Of course the old mediavps folder is backed up :)
No. Don't use them, they're corrupted. Use the torrent instead.
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O RLY?
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O RLY?
Unfortately, SRSLY.
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Well seeing as I just updated FSO using Turey's....that might explain it
and your bandwidth is 1337
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Before re-downloading stuff always check your mod.ini to make sure the mods are being loaded in the proper priority.
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read up, do you see a problem?
I replaced the mediavps with the mv_Core (I kept mv_advanced) and mv_music
no change.
When I run the launcher as an admin, the detail looks better, but my problem isn't fixed.
ALSO when I run FSPORT, the ship graphics are a lot worse than when I run FSPORT_mediavps.
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read up, do you see a problem?
I replaced the mediavps with the mv_Core (I kept mv_advanced) and mv_music
no change.
When I run the launcher as an admin, the detail looks better, but my problem isn't fixed.
ALSO when I run FSPORT, the ship graphics are a lot worse than when I run FSPORT_mediavps.
Because you've done something really weird in your ini, but I can't figure out WHAT. :blah:
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Mediavps mod.ini:
[launcher]
image255x112 = FSU-MVP.bmp;
infotext = Freespace II - 3.6.10 MediaVPs;
website = http://www.hard-light.net/;
forum = http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/board,120.0.html;
[multimod]
primarylist = ;
secondarylist = ;
fsport mod.ini
[launcher]
modname = FSPort v3.1.1;
image255x112 = fsport.bmp;
infotext = A fourteen-year war between the Terran and Vasudan species leads into something far more
sinister. This is the story of the Great War.;
website = http://fsport.hard-light.net/;
forum = http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/board,39.0.html;
[multimod]
secondrylist = fsport_mediavps,
fsport_mediavips mod.ini:
[launcher]
modname = FSPort MediaVPs v3.1.1;
image255x112 = fsport-mediavps.bmp;
infotext = Freespace Port Media VPs. Requires FSPort 3.1.1 and standard Media VPs 3.6.10.;
website = http://fsport.hard-light.net/;
forum = http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/board,170.0.html;
[multimod]
secondarylist = fsport,mediavps;
fsport_str mod.ini
[launcher]
modname = Silent Threat: Reborn v1.0;
image255x112 = fsport-str.bmp;
infotext = As the Great War rages on, you've been commissioned by Galactic Terran Intelligence for special intelligence operations. Your objectives are to contain the Shivan onslaught and preserve the fragile Terran-Vasudan alliance. But a series of suspicious events cloud the GTI's spotless record. Is the GTI setting you up or are the Shivans spreading their evil rage?;
website = http://fsport.hard-light.net/website/str/;
forum = http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/board,140.0.html;
[multimod]
primarylist = fsport_mediavps;
secondarylist = fsport,mediavps;
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Run a debug build.
Post your fs2_open.log.
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Erm, how do I do that?
lol
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noob lol
Open the Launcher.
Click "Browse".
Find an .exe file with a file name starting with "fs2_open_3_6_10d", click it and click "Open".
Click "Apply".
Click "Run".
When you get to the Main Hall, quit.
There now is a file called fs2_open.log in your \freespace2\data\ folder. Post it here. Preferrably as an attachment or by wrapping "code" tags around it.
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Crash back to desktop when I run 3_6_10d.....exe but here ti is
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-mod fsport,fsport_mediavps,1. \fsport\ is loaded before \fsport_mediavps\ and this is wrong. \fsport_mediavps\ must be loaded first.
2. \fsport_mediavps\ requires \mediavps\ but that folded (or more importantly the MediaVPs) are nowhere to be seen.
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FSPORT was my selected mod when running the debug
what do you suggest I do ?
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1. Remove the entire "secondarylist" line from the mod.ini in your \fsport\ folder. It is meant that if you choose the FSPort folder as a mod, you only get FSPort. Nothing fancy 'n shiny.
2. Make sure you have the 3.6.10 MediaVPs. Put them into a folder called mediavps within your \freespace2\ folder.
3. Make sure that the mod.ini in your fsport_mediavps folder says
[launcher]
modname = FSPort MediaVPs v3.1.1;
image255x112 = fsport-mediavps.bmp;
infotext = Freespace Port Media VPs. Requires FSPort 3.1.1 and standard Media VPs 3.6.10.;
website = http://fsport.hard-light.net/;
forum = http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/board,170.0.html;
[multimod]
secondarylist = fsport,mediavps
4. Select the fsport_mediavps folder as a mod and play.
Actually, since your log failed, could you just tell us what MediaVPs you have right now? Accurate file names, please.
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mv_advanced
mv_complete
mv_music
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K. Put MV_Complete and MV_Music to \freespace2\mediavps\ . That way you will have a full set of MediaVPs. If things continue to fail, run a debug build again, but this time make sure that the mediavps folder is also used. That way we can verify whether or not your MediaVPs are corrupt.
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They're already in there
log attached
I ran mediavps as the mod
it did not crash
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Your MV_Complete seems to have 5253 files. Therefore it is not corrupt. Excellent.
I probably wasn't clear enough, but you can safely remove MV_Advanced. MV_Complete contains everything except the music.
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Done
So now what; there's got to be a problem since I don't get nebulae in anything.
Sure, I get planets in TVWAR and Derelict, but no nebulae or coloring to the starfields at all.
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Do you get them, when playing the main FS2 campaign?
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Yes, I just ran the final mission in Capella, I can see planets as well as nebulae
I was running mediavps, not NO MOD, if you're curious.
so...what?
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so...what?
so... Lobo is offline and I'm flat out confused.
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lol
well thanks both for your help
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Basically it would seem that you're still failing to use the MediaVPs with FSPort. The only thing you can do is to check that the folder name specified in the fsport_mediavps mod.ini is the same as the name of your mediavps folder. After that you should check that the folder name specified in the fsport_mediavps mod.ini is the same as the name of your mediavps folder.
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Maybe it should be primary list under the multimod heading?
The folder referencing is correct
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Maybe it should be primary list under the multimod heading?
No. If you select fsport_mediavps as the active mod and the fsport_mediavps' mod.ini's secondarylist line says fsport,mediavps , the loading order is correct.
Just for teh kicks, do that, run a debug build and post the log.
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fsport_str mod.ini
[launcher]
modname = Silent Threat: Reborn v1.0;
image255x112 = fsport-str.bmp;
infotext = As the Great War rages on, you've been commissioned by Galactic Terran Intelligence for special intelligence operations. Your objectives are to contain the Shivan onslaught and preserve the fragile Terran-Vasudan alliance. But a series of suspicious events cloud the GTI's spotless record. Is the GTI setting you up or are the Shivans spreading their evil rage?;
website = http://fsport.hard-light.net/website/str/;
forum = http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/board,140.0.html;
[multimod]
primarylist = fsport_mediavps;
secondarylist = fsport,mediavps;
Get rid of your primarylist
Change the secondarylist to read
secondarylist = fsport_mediavps,fsport,mediavps;
The primary mod should be silent threat and should be selected in the launcher.
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Get rid of your primarylist
Change the secondarylist to read
secondarylist = fsport_mediavps,fsport,mediavps;
The primary mod should be silent threat and should be selected in the launcher.
In terms of ST:R, I'd rather say:
- select No MOD from the Launcher
- add the following to the Custom flags field under the Features tab:
-mod fsport_mediavps,str,fsport,mediavps
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First one is running fsport_mediavps
second one is running fsport_str
Where are the skyboxes contained though? All I really want is the skyboxes to load instead of just having a large star and a starfield.
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I just ran DoP mod and I had a skybox
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Note that FSPort, DoP and many others don't use skyboxes, just background elements like planets and retail/Lightspeed's nebulae.
Perchance make sure you have the newest FSPort missions .vp as well.
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I'll do that, but I really must apologize; I've made a fool of myself.
I've been using Silent Threat as a test to see if the backgrounds were working; and after I decided to play through it last night, I realized I wasn't playing ST:R
:(
I've wasted all of your time and I am REALLY SORRY.
EDIT: What's the cheat to show all missions in the techroom so I can compare what I see to the screenshots in the release thread?
EDIT: Nvm got it, and the nebulae is there :D
Consider this issue resolved