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Title: Blue Planet Startup Error
Post by: KnossosAD2367 on July 10, 2016, 10:36:39 pm
Hi,

I came across an error in trying to run Blue Planet Complete by downloading the newly released version of Freespace 2 Open v3.7.4 RC3 only yesterday.

Upon download, I tried to run the mod with v3.7.4 RC3 but I hit an error in displaying the main menu page.

Then I tried to run it on v3.7.2 which I have been using it for the last 6 months and it too was broken. Last week I tried it was working.

I went back to check the FSOInstaller to look for any faults and upon re-running of the installation, the downloads on all visuals and most of the audios have failed.

Any idea on how to solve this fault? Or should I download the .vp files individually?

Any help is much appreciated.
Title: Re: Blue Planet Startup Error
Post by: General Battuta on July 10, 2016, 10:56:07 pm
Please post your fs2_open.log file.  Instructions on how to do this can be found in this post.
Title: Re: Blue Planet Startup Error
Post by: KnossosAD2367 on July 11, 2016, 12:09:31 am
Hi General Battuta,

Thank you for your prompt response.

As requested, here's the fs2_open.log file in the attachment.

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Title: Re: Blue Planet Startup Error
Post by: General Battuta on July 11, 2016, 09:10:13 am
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DEBUG SPEW: No debug_filter.cfg found, so only general, error, and warning
categories can be shown and no debug_filter.cfg info will be saved.
==========================================================================
FreeSpace 2 Open version: 3.7.2.11329
Passed cmdline options:
  -missile_lighting
  -nomotiondebris
  -3dshockwave
  -soft_particles
  -post_process
  -fxaa
  -fb_explosions
  -ballistic_gauge
  -dualscanlines
  -orbradar
  -rearm_timer
  -targetinfo
  -3dwarp
  -ship_choice_3d
  -weapon_choice_3d
  -snd_preload
  -mod Shadow Genesis 1.1,mediavps_3612,Shadow Genesis
  -window
Building file index...
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\Shadow Genesis 1.1\sg1_1.vp' with a checksum of 0xf85a2bd1
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\mediavps_3612\MV_Advanced.vp' with a checksum of 0x4b8b0f5a
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\mediavps_3612\MV_AnimGlows.vp' with a checksum of 0x6a554026
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\mediavps_3612\MV_Assets.3612.vp' with a checksum of 0x59649c21
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\mediavps_3612\MV_Assets.vp' with a checksum of 0x529cc70f
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\mediavps_3612\MV_Effects.3612.vp' with a checksum of 0x9c510aa0
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\mediavps_3612\MV_Effects.vp' with a checksum of 0xb9a9a485
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\mediavps_3612\MV_Music.vp' with a checksum of 0xb3e21469
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\mediavps_3612\MV_RadarIcons.vp' with a checksum of 0x31dd7781
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\mediavps_3612\MV_Root.3612.vp' with a checksum of 0x7c9d7e74
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\mediavps_3612\MV_Root.vp' with a checksum of 0x6ffd5c78
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\Shadow Genesis\SG-advanced.vp' with a checksum of 0x862139ac
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\Shadow Genesis\SG-assets.vp' with a checksum of 0x0b7b3e64
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\Shadow Genesis\SG-core.vp' with a checksum of 0xd00337b6
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\Shadow Genesis\SG-interface.vp' with a checksum of 0x5868fac7
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\Shadow Genesis\SG-sounds.vp' with a checksum of 0x5b9f7193
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\Shadow Genesis\SG-textures.vp' with a checksum of 0xf1814554
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\multi-mission-pack.vp' with a checksum of 0x377695e0
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\multi-voice-pack.vp' with a checksum of 0xd50e7442
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\Root_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xce10d76c
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\smarty_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xddeb3b1e
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\sparky_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0x164fe65a
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\sparky_hi_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xa11d56f1
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\stu_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xd77da83a
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\tango1_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0x4c25221e
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\tango2_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0x86920b82
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\tango3_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0x705e8d71
Found root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\warble_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xd85c305d
Searching root 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\Shadow Genesis 1.1\' ... 53 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\Shadow Genesis 1.1\sg1_1.vp' ... 112 files
Searching root 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\mediavps_3612\' ... 0 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\mediavps_3612\MV_Advanced.vp' ... 1283 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\mediavps_3612\MV_AnimGlows.vp' ... 1641 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\mediavps_3612\MV_Assets.3612.vp' ... 315 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\mediavps_3612\MV_Assets.vp' ... 1527 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\mediavps_3612\MV_Effects.3612.vp' ... 10 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\mediavps_3612\MV_Effects.vp' ... 1876 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\mediavps_3612\MV_Music.vp' ... 32 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\mediavps_3612\MV_RadarIcons.vp' ... 24 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\mediavps_3612\MV_Root.3612.vp' ... 13 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\mediavps_3612\MV_Root.vp' ... 94 files
Searching root 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\Shadow Genesis\' ... 93 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\Shadow Genesis\SG-advanced.vp' ... 13 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\Shadow Genesis\SG-assets.vp' ... 988 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\Shadow Genesis\SG-core.vp' ... 69 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\Shadow Genesis\SG-interface.vp' ... 1136 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\Shadow Genesis\SG-sounds.vp' ... 155 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\Shadow Genesis\SG-textures.vp' ... 818 files
Searching root 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\' ... 150 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\multi-mission-pack.vp' ... 110 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\multi-voice-pack.vp' ... 307 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\Root_fs2.vp' ... 157 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\smarty_fs2.vp' ... 10 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\sparky_fs2.vp' ... 3027 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\sparky_hi_fs2.vp' ... 1337 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\stu_fs2.vp' ... 2355 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\tango1_fs2.vp' ... 32 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\tango2_fs2.vp' ... 15 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\tango3_fs2.vp' ... 10 files
Searching root pack 'D:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\warble_fs2.vp' ... 52 files
Found 32 roots and 17814 files.
TBM  =>  Starting parse of 'mv_core-lcl.tbm' ...
Setting language to English
TBM  =>  Starting parse of 'mv_core-lcl.tbm' ...
Game Settings Table: Using Standard Loops For SEXP Arguments
Game Settings Table: Using standard event chaining behavior
Game Settings Table: External shaders are DISABLED
Initializing OpenAL...
  OpenAL Vendor     : Creative Labs Inc.
  OpenAL Renderer   : Software
  OpenAL Version    : 1.1

  Found extension "ALC_EXT_EFX".

  Sample rate: 44100 (44100)
  EFX enabled: NO
  Playback device: Generic Software on Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
  Capture device: Microphone (Realtek High Defini
... OpenAL successfully initialized!
Initializing OpenGL graphics device at 1366x768 with 32-bit color...
  Initializing WGL...
  Requested WGL Video values = R: 8, G: 8, B: 8, depth: 24, stencil: 8, double-buffer: 1
  Actual WGL Video values    = R: 8, G: 8, B: 8, depth: 24, stencil: 8, double-buffer: 1
  OpenGL Vendor    : Intel
  OpenGL Renderer  : Intel(R) HD Graphics 4400
  OpenGL Version   : 4.3.0 - Build 10.18.15.4256

  Using extension "GL_EXT_fog_coord".
  Using extension "GL_ARB_multitexture".
  Using extension "GL_ARB_texture_env_add".
  Using extension "GL_ARB_texture_compression".
  Using extension "GL_EXT_texture_compression_s3tc".
  Using extension "GL_EXT_texture_filter_anisotropic".
  Using extension "GL_ARB_texture_env_combine".
  Using extension "GL_EXT_compiled_vertex_array".
  Using extension "GL_EXT_draw_range_elements".
  Using extension "GL_ARB_texture_mirrored_repeat".
  Using extension "GL_ARB_texture_non_power_of_two".
  Using extension "GL_ARB_vertex_buffer_object".
  Using extension "GL_ARB_pixel_buffer_object".
  Using extension "GL_SGIS_generate_mipmap".
  Using extension "GL_EXT_framebuffer_object".
  Using extension "GL_ARB_texture_rectangle".
  Using extension "GL_EXT_bgra".
  Using extension "GL_ARB_texture_cube_map".
  Using extension "GL_EXT_texture_lod_bias".
  Using extension "GL_ARB_point_sprite".
  Using extension "GL_ARB_shading_language_100".
  Using extension "GL_ARB_shader_objects".
  Using extension "GL_ARB_vertex_shader".
  Using extension "GL_ARB_fragment_shader".
  Unable to find extension "GL_ATI_shader_texture_lod".
  Using extension "GL_ARB_texture_float".
  Using extension "GL_ARB_draw_elements_base_vertex".
  Found special extension function "wglSwapIntervalEXT".

Thanks! This log shows you trying to load Shadow Genesis. Are you sure you have the right mod selected? It also shows you using a 3.7.2 build, not 3.7.4.
Title: Re: Blue Planet Startup Error
Post by: KnossosAD2367 on July 11, 2016, 09:52:01 pm
It's on Shadow Genesis? That's odd.

Alright, I'll check on my side then I'll resend the fs2_open.log file soon.

Thanks for the help!
Title: Re: Blue Planet Startup Error
Post by: KnossosAD2367 on July 12, 2016, 04:08:05 am
Hi, sorry for the wait.

I managed to run on debug mode for FS2 Open v3.7.4.Debug and the fs2_open.log file is attached.

It's not the whole list as the number of errors are aplenty.

However, I still cannot download the visuals and most of the audio from the FSOInstaller.

Any idea on how to do it? Or should I redownload them individually?

Thank you.

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Title: Re: Blue Planet Startup Error
Post by: The E on July 12, 2016, 04:15:06 am
Does the installer say anything about why it failed?

And yes, manually downloading those VPs is absolutely necessary (assuming we can't get the installer to work), without them, BP will not work at all.

EDIT:

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  OpenGL Vendor    : Intel
  OpenGL Renderer  : Intel(R) HD Graphics 4400
  OpenGL Version   : 4.3.0 - Build 10.18.15.4256

This might be a problem. If this is the only GPU in the system, you should definitely disable things like Shadows and delete the bpc-advanced vp files, as the game will likely be unplayable with them. If you do have a dedicated GPU somewhere in there, you should use the driver's control panel to tell it to switch to that GPU when FSO is running.
Title: Re: Blue Planet Startup Error
Post by: jr2 on July 12, 2016, 07:24:26 am
If you're not sure what GPU you have, download GPU-Z (link in my signature).  It should list both (if you have more than one) of your graphics cards via a [url-https://supportdesk.xsplit.com/customer/en/portal/articles/2230864-how-to-use-gpu-z]drop-down menu[/url] on the bottom.
Title: Re: Blue Planet Startup Error
Post by: jr2 on July 12, 2016, 07:30:24 am
To add, make sure your graphics card drivers are up to date, for both your Intel and your other GPU (if you have one).  This may help some as well.
Title: Re: Blue Planet Startup Error
Post by: KnossosAD2367 on July 12, 2016, 11:14:15 pm
Does the installer say anything about why it failed?

And yes, manually downloading those VPs is absolutely necessary (assuming we can't get the installer to work), without them, BP will not work at all.

Negative, the installer says that the download for those files have failed. Even with the latest version of FSOInstaller. :banghead:

I'll try to manually download the rest of the files through the forum that contains it. Let's hope that is one way to avert this problem. :yes:

If you're not sure what GPU you have, download GPU-Z (link in my signature).  It should list both (if you have more than one) of your graphics cards via a [url-https://supportdesk.xsplit.com/customer/en/portal/articles/2230864-how-to-use-gpu-z]drop-down menu[/url] on the bottom.
To add, make sure your graphics card drivers are up to date, for both your Intel and your other GPU (if you have one).  This may help some as well.

I'm currently using a NVIDIA GEFORCE 740M graphics card and last check that Blue Planet Complete was working properly with that card.

I also used the enhanced graphics .vp file to make the ships look sleekly and have not encountered any problem with it up till I downloaded the newer version of FSO through the installer.

On a funnier note, there was an update for Blue Planet Complete which resulted in updating the bpc-visuals1 & 3 files but not the rest. So I wonder could that be the cause... :confused:
Title: Re: Blue Planet Startup Error
Post by: jr2 on July 12, 2016, 11:21:09 pm
The engine should be executing on your GeForce, but, open nVidia Control Panel and set a rule for FSO to use the high performance GeForce.  I believe there's an option to add an entire folder; I'd just use that and set the FreeSpace directory to high performance (avoids having to do this in the future; however, there was a problem with nVidia CP forgetting about that stuff when upgrading, so YMMV).
Title: Re: Blue Planet Startup Error
Post by: KnossosAD2367 on July 13, 2016, 08:36:07 pm
The engine should be executing on your GeForce, but, open nVidia Control Panel and set a rule for FSO to use the high performance GeForce.  I believe there's an option to add an entire folder; I'd just use that and set the FreeSpace directory to high performance (avoids having to do this in the future; however, there was a problem with nVidia CP forgetting about that stuff when upgrading, so YMMV).

Just FYI, I have not changed any of the graphics properties nor did I update the graphics card since I downloaded the reworked Blue Planet, (should be when they changed from a Raynor to an Erebus) sometime late last year. Literally, I have been using this mod on v3.7.2 for months without problem, up till last week.
Title: Re: Blue Planet Startup Error
Post by: KnossosAD2367 on July 13, 2016, 08:58:59 pm
Here are 2 screenshots in the attachment from the FSOInstaller that indicated the download failed.

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