Author Topic: freespace 2 graphics problem (Read 4713 times)

malikk · **on:** July 17, 2008, 02:30:07 pm

HELLO,
oops sorry for the caps. But i just installed freespace 2 installer for max os x. I started the tutorial and everything seemed to be fine but when i targeted the drones the lower left area information on the drone was ALL green and the graphic wasn't showing up for the drone itself. I went ot the campaign and this also was the case with one or two of the friendly ships but many of hte other ships seemed to be fine. Does anyone know what the grahpic problem here is, and how to fix it? I'm not sure what my settings are or how to look them up... i did not see any besides the ingame ones.

Jeff Vader · **Reply #1 on:** July 17, 2008, 03:40:36 pm

My Mac knowledge is limited but for those who might be able to help, please provide some system specs.

malikk · **Reply #2 on:** July 17, 2008, 03:57:03 pm

I have a macbook pro. 2 gigabyte ram, core duo 2.0ghz, x1600 graphics card.

colecampbell666 · **Reply #3 on:** July 17, 2008, 08:11:55 pm

Try a newer build. (check the link for recent 3.6.10 builds in my sig)

malikk · **Reply #4 on:** July 17, 2008, 08:31:35 pm

I don't think i can use build 3.6.10 from your sig but i will search google for it. How do i know what build i'm on?

malikk · **Reply #5 on:** July 17, 2008, 08:37:59 pm

I can't find the 3.6.10 for os x.. help to find the newest os x verison?

Jeff Vader · **Reply #6 on:** July 18, 2008, 02:51:40 am

http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,44374.0.html

malikk · **Reply #7 on:** July 18, 2008, 09:53:34 am

do i only need the 3.6.9 final file from that site or do i n need everything?

Jeff Vader · **Reply #8 on:** July 18, 2008, 09:54:55 am

I'd recommend trying the current stable Mac OS X build.

malikk · **Reply #9 on:** July 18, 2008, 09:57:53 am

ohh is 3.6.9 not stable?

Jeff Vader · **Reply #10 on:** July 18, 2008, 10:00:48 am

It is and it is also the latest "official" release. But it's old and there are a few irritating bugs that have been fixed in 3.6.10 builds.

malikk · **Reply #11 on:** July 18, 2008, 10:01:55 am

I changed to the stable build and it sems that the targeting is fine but some ships are just engine exhaust still. Is this because i am not in like openGlo comaprd to Directx or something like that and if so how do i fix this?

well it sems 3.6.10 messes up my targeting so... i probaly shouldn't try it.

colecampbell666 · **Reply #12 on:** July 18, 2008, 10:14:30 am

You have to switch to OpenGL.

malikk · **Reply #13 on:** July 18, 2008, 10:31:28 am

how do i switch to opengl where is that option?

Jeff Vader · **Reply #14 on:** July 18, 2008, 10:33:48 am

Hmm. Do Macs even feature DirectX? And even if they do, is there a way to toggle between Direct3D and OpenGL without a Launcher?

malikk · **Reply #15 on:** July 18, 2008, 10:38:41 am

no macs don't feature directX i believe. I'm just thinking my graphics settings have to be messed up somewhere like that to have everything show up mostly then some ships don't show up and only there exhaust does so any fixes would be helpful... if it is the need to switch to openGL thing... how do i do that? or at least make sure.

General Battuta · **Reply #16 on:** July 18, 2008, 10:54:36 am

If it's worth anything, Malikk, I'm running FS2Open on an OS X Mac and it works fine. So there's got to be some solution to your problem.

Are you using any MediaVPs?

malikk · **Reply #17 on:** July 18, 2008, 10:57:29 am

no what is mediaVPS ... maybe that's my problem? I could always try using the installer again, maybe when it was downloading all the files it missed some or something.

General Battuta · **Reply #18 on:** July 18, 2008, 10:59:51 am

MediaVPs are community-made graphical enhancements that make the game gorgeous. You may have downloaded them if you used the installer.

Check your FS2 directory for a folder called 'mediavps.' Also check your launcher's MOD settings and see if 'MediaVPs' are selected.

Make sure you're running the game using the launcher instead of by clicking on an FS2 executable, and, if you're using a 3.6.9 build, make sure jpg/tga textures are enabled in the launcher.

Jeff Vader · **Reply #19 on:** July 18, 2008, 11:00:56 am

Quote from: malikk on July 18, 2008, 10:57:29 am

no what is mediaVPS ... maybe that's my problem? I could always try using the installer again, maybe when it was downloading all the files it missed some or something.

Is there a folder called mediavps in your \freespace2\ folder and does it have files inside? If yes, you have downloaded them with the Installer. To use them, you'll need to add the following command-line flag on the build you are using:

-mod mediavps

Quote from: General Battuta on July 18, 2008, 10:59:51 am

Check your FS2 directory for a folder called 'mediavps.' Also check your launcher's MOD settings and see if 'MediaVPs' are selected.

Make sure you're running the game using the launcher instead of by clicking on an FS2 executable, and, if you're using a 3.6.9 build, make sure jpg/tga textures are enabled in the launcher.

Do keep in mind that he's on a Mac.

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