[Cornix]

Hey guys, I recently installed FS2Open using Turey's installer and have been playing various player-made campaigns. It's all been fantastic, but there's an error that keeps bugging me, one that comes up whenever I use the MediaVPs or a campaign that uses them.

At startup, I'll receive a message that the mod causes several dozen warnings/errors (last I saw was 94), and that tech-support won't be able to help, for reasons unknown (the message box doesn't scroll, so the whole warning message can't be read). I'll take the Blue Planet campaign as an example: I run it, get the message, and can still play the game; but certain lasers don't show up when fired, and modded ships have large gaps in the hulls. At one point, I had to dock my fighter with the Sanctuary, a modded Orion, but when I targeted the fighterbay, I saw nothing but space!

From what I could gather, the problem is somehow solely linked to my computer, but I'm not very tech-savvy and I wanted to see if I were not alone in this. Is anybody having the same issue, or can anyone help?

Thanks,
Cornix

[General Battuta]

This will be quite easy to fix! Please run a debug build (ends in -d or -debug) by selecting it in the launcher, then navigate to /FreeSpace2/data/ and post the fs2_open.log file.

[Topgun]

Post your log file
http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,56279.msg1180359.html#msg1180359

[Jeff Vader]

If you're certain that this is caused by the MediaVPs, they're possibly corrupt or you're missing at least one important file. If you're not certain, it is possible that you've messed up with your mod files and the game engine fails because of that.

In any case, the link kindly posted by Topgun will clearly tell you what Batts asked you to do. Your fs2_open.log will reveal what is causing that, and afterwards we can guide you in the right direction.

[Zacam]

Or the .10 MediaVPs are what is being used, but that shouldn't be the case (even though they are still available for download, the Installer should be pointed at the .12 ones, but if the mod.ini is still pointing at the .10's, then the errors are in regards to the Decals.)

[Cornix]

Alright, tried to run in in windowed debug mode (C:\Games\FreeSpace2\fs2_open_3_6_12d_INF.exe), but had this error come up the moment I started:

ERANGE: String error. Please Report.
Trying to put into 32 byte buffer:
ÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌ.
<no module>! KiFastSystemCallRet
<no module>! WaitForSingleObject + 18 bytes
<no module>! SCP_DumpStack + 354 bytes
<no module>! Error + 229 bytes
<no module>! scp_strcpy_s + 297 bytes
<no module>! scp_strcpy_s<32> + 53 bytes
<no module>! cf_search_root_pack + 892 bytes
<no module>! cf_build_file_list + 131 bytes
<no module>! cf_build_secondary_filelist + 166 bytes
<no module>! cfile_init + 398 bytes
<no module>! game_init + 341 bytes
<no module>! game_main + 519 bytes
<no module>! WinMain + 330 bytes
<no module>! __tmainCRTStartup + 358 bytes
<no module>! WinMainCRTStartup + 15 bytes
<no module>! RegisterWaitForInputIdle + 73 bytes


So...

[Jeff Vader]

Check C:\Games\FreeSpace2\data\ . If there is a file called "fs2_open.log" (possibly without the .log extension, depending on your folder settings), please post it here.

[Cornix]

Here it is:

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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 version: 3.6.12
Passed cmdline options:
  -spec_exp 15
  -ogl_spec 20
  -spec_static 1.5
  -spec_point 1.2
  -spec_tube 1.5
  -ambient_factor 35
  -env
  -missile_lighting
  -glow
  -spec
  -normal
  -3dshockwave
  -ballistic_gauge
  -dualscanlines
  -orbradar
  -rearm_timer
  -targetinfo
  -3dwarp
  -warp_flash
  -snd_preload
  -mod blueplanet,mediavps_3612
  -window
Building file index...
Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\blueplanet\bp-adv-visuals.vp' with a checksum of 0x1541da12
Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\blueplanet\bp-audio1.vp' with a checksum of 0xcc452f9d
Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\blueplanet\bp-audio2.vp' with a checksum of 0x060bee91
Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\blueplanet\bp-core.vp' with a checksum of 0xe2219ccf
Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\blueplanet\bp-visuals1.vp' with a checksum of 0x7e75407b
Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\blueplanet\bp-visuals2.vp' with a checksum of 0x44c7e8dd
Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\mediavps_3612\3613_Update.vp' with a checksum of 0x19cf9a3d
Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\mediavps_3612\MV_Advanced.vp' with a checksum of 0x4b8b0f5a
Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\mediavps_3612\MV_AnimGlows.vp' with a checksum of 0x6a554026
Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\mediavps_3612\MV_Assets.vp' with a checksum of 0xf41c0da9
Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\mediavps_3612\MV_Music.vp' with a checksum of 0xb3e21469
Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\mediavps_3612\MV_RadarIcons.vp' with a checksum of 0x31dd7781
Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\mediavps_3612\MV_Root.vp' with a checksum of 0x6ffd5c78
Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\Copy of mp-710_effects.vp' with a checksum of 0xe22bdcc2
Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\DEM.vp' with a checksum of 0x580be758
Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\multi-mission-pack.vp' with a checksum of 0x377695e0
Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\multi-voice-pack.vp' with a checksum of 0xd50e7442
Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\Root_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0x747372cc
Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\smarty_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xddeb3b1e
Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\sparky_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0x164fe65a
Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\sparky_hi_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xa11d56f1
Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\stu_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xd77da83a
Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\tango1_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0x4c25221e
Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\tango2_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0x86920b82
Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\tango3_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0x705e8d71
Found root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\warble_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xd85c305d
Searching root 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\blueplanet\' ... 21 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\blueplanet\bp-adv-visuals.vp' ... 403 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\blueplanet\bp-audio1.vp' ... 41 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\blueplanet\bp-audio2.vp' ... 685 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\blueplanet\bp-core.vp' ... 46 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\blueplanet\bp-visuals1.vp' ... 400 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\blueplanet\bp-visuals2.vp' ... 1488 files
Searching root 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\mediavps_3612\' ... 3 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\mediavps_3612\3613_Update.vp' ... 18 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\mediavps_3612\MV_Advanced.vp' ... 1283 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\mediavps_3612\MV_AnimGlows.vp' ... 1641 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\FreeSpace2\mediavps_3612\MV_Assets.vp' ... ERROR: ERANGE: String error. Please Report.
Trying to put into 32 byte buffer:
ÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌ.
File: cfilesystem.cpp
Line: 719


[Herra Tohtori]

0. Please use [code][/code] tags to contain debug logs if posted on forum.

1. Remove the following file:

"Copy of mp-710_effects.vp"

2a. Make a mod directory ..\FreeSpace2\DEM\

2b. Move the file "DEM.vp" into ..\FreeSpace2\DEM\

[Cornix]

0. Please use [code][/code] tags to contain debug logs if posted on forum.

1. Remove the following file:

"Copy of mp-710_effects.vp"

2a. Make a mod directory ..\FreeSpace2\DEM\

2b. Move the file "DEM.vp" into ..\FreeSpace2\DEM\

I'll do all that, thanks.

EDIT:

Did all that, got this error at startup:

Code: [Select]


ERANGE: String error. Please Report.
Trying to put into 32 byte buffer:
ÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌ.
<no module>! KiFastSystemCallRet
<no module>! WaitForSingleObject + 18 bytes
<no module>! SCP_DumpStack + 354 bytes
<no module>! Error + 229 bytes
<no module>! scp_strcpy_s + 297 bytes
<no module>! scp_strcpy_s<32> + 53 bytes
<no module>! cf_search_root_pack + 892 bytes
<no module>! cf_build_file_list + 131 bytes
<no module>! cf_build_secondary_filelist + 166 bytes
<no module>! cfile_init + 398 bytes
<no module>! game_init + 341 bytes
<no module>! game_main + 519 bytes
<no module>! WinMain + 330 bytes
<no module>! __tmainCRTStartup + 358 bytes
<no module>! WinMainCRTStartup + 15 bytes
<no module>! RegisterWaitForInputIdle + 73 bytes


[Jeff Vader]

Since according to the log FSO fails when opening MV_Assets.vp and your checksum for it does not match the one given here, it is safe to assume that your MV_Assets.vp is corrupted. Please try redownloading it.

[FUBAR-BDHR]

If that doesn't work check your entire FS2 directory structure for any filename longe then 31 characters including the .ext.  Start with data\missions and data\players.

[Cornix]

I won't be able to do any of that until the internet connection on the computer that I play FS on is repaired, but thanks for the help, guys.

If that doesn't work check your entire FS2 directory structure for any filename longe then 31 characters including the .ext.  Start with data\missions and data\players.

If I find one longer that 31 characters, then what?

[Jeff Vader]

If that doesn't work check your entire FS2 directory structure for any filename longe then 31 characters including the .ext.  Start with data\missions and data\players.

If I find one longer that 31 characters, then what?

I'd guess in your case it is really only possible if your pilot files have really long names.