Hello,
I've been a FS2 player for quite some time now. I initially installed the game using Turey's installer, and everything worked fine.
I recently tried to upgrade to the newest FS2 version and mediavps (both 3.6.12) (manually, cause the installer will only download 3.6.10) and have the following problem: I can create my player, hear everything etc., but when I try to start the first mission (FS2 classic 1st mission), the game stops with the following ERANGE error:
ERANGE: String error. Please Report.
Trying to put into 127 byte buffer:
fighter2t-05-shine.dds
<no module>! KiFastSystemCallRet
<no module>! WaitForSingleObject + 18 bytes
<no module>! SCP_DumpStack + 354 bytes
<no module>! Error + 229 bytes
<no module>! scp_strcat_s + 383 bytes
<no module>! cf_create_default_path_string + 533 bytes
<no module>! cf_find_file_location_ext + 739 bytes
<no module>! bm_load_sub_slow + 119 bytes
<no module>! bm_load + 609 bytes
<no module>! bm_load_either + 110 bytes
<no module>! texture_info::LoadTexture + 54 bytes
<no module>! model_load_texture + 650 bytes
<no module>! read_model_file + 16658 bytes
<no module>! model_load + 754 bytes
<no module>! mission_parse_handle_late_arrivals + 185 bytes
<no module>! mission_parse_maybe_create_parse_object + 340 bytes
<no module>! post_process_ships_wings + 93 bytes
<no module>! post_process_mission + 49 bytes
<no module>! parse_mission + 1531 bytes
<no module>! parse_main + 449 bytes
<no module>! mission_load + 215 bytes
<no module>! game_start_mission + 198 bytes
<no module>! game_enter_state + 482 bytes
<no module>! gameseq_set_state + 310 bytes
<no module>! game_process_event + 242 bytes
<no module>! gameseq_process_events + 152 bytes
<no module>! game_main + 782 bytes
<no module>! WinMain + 330 bytes
<no module>! __tmainCRTStartup + 358 bytes
<no module>! WinMainCRTStartup + 15 bytes
<no module>! RegisterWaitForInputIdle + 73 bytes
The log says:
==========================================================================
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:
-env
-mipmap
-missile_lighting
-glow
-nomotiondebris
-noscalevid
-spec
-normal
-3dshockwave
-mod mediavps_3612
Building file index...
Found root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\mediavps_3612\MV_Advanced.vp' with a checksum of 0x4b8b0f5a
Found root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\mediavps_3612\MV_AnimGlows.vp' with a checksum of 0x6a554026
Found root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\mediavps_3612\MV_Assets.vp' with a checksum of 0x529cc70f
Found root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\mediavps_3612\MV_Effects.vp' with a checksum of 0xb9a9a485
Found root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\mediavps_3612\MV_Music.vp' with a checksum of 0xb3e21469
Found root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\mediavps_3612\MV_Root.vp' with a checksum of 0x6ffd5c78
Found root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\Root_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xce10d76c
Found root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\smarty_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xddeb3b1e
Found root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\sparky_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0x164fe65a
Found root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\sparky_hi_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xa11d56f1
Found root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\stu_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xd77da83a
Found root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\tango1_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0x4c25221e
Found root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\tango2_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0x86920b82
Found root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\tango3_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0x705e8d71
Found root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\warble_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xd85c305d
Searching root 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\mediavps_3612\' ... 1 files
Searching root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\mediavps_3612\MV_Advanced.vp' ... 1283 files
Searching root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\mediavps_3612\MV_AnimGlows.vp' ... 1641 files
Searching root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\mediavps_3612\MV_Assets.vp' ... 1905 files
Searching root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\mediavps_3612\MV_Effects.vp' ... 1892 files
Searching root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\mediavps_3612\MV_Music.vp' ... 32 files
Searching root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\mediavps_3612\MV_Root.vp' ... 358 files
Searching root 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\' ... 17 files
Searching root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\Root_fs2.vp' ... 157 files
Searching root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\smarty_fs2.vp' ... 10 files
Searching root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\sparky_fs2.vp' ... 3027 files
Searching root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\sparky_hi_fs2.vp' ... 1337 files
Searching root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\stu_fs2.vp' ... 2355 files
Searching root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\tango1_fs2.vp' ... 32 files
Searching root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\tango2_fs2.vp' ... 15 files
Searching root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\tango3_fs2.vp' ... 10 files
Searching root pack 'C:\stuff\Spiele\others\Freespace\Freespace2_2010-12\Freespace\warble_fs2.vp' ... 52 files
Found 17 roots and 14124 files.
Setting language to English
TBM => Starting parse of 'mv_core-lcl.tbm' ...
Initializing OpenAL...
Using 'Generic Hardware' as OpenAL sound device...
OpenAL Vendor : Creative Labs Inc.
OpenAL Renderer : Software
OpenAL Version : 1.1
OpenAL: Restricting MAX_CHANNELS to 30 (default: 32)
... OpenAL successfully initialized!
Initializing OpenGL graphics device at 1280x800 with 32-bit color...
Initializing WGL...
Requested WGL Video values = R: 8, G: 8, B: 8, depth: 32, double-buffer: 1
Actual WGL Video values = R: 8, G: 8, B: 8, depth: 32, double-buffer: 1
OpenGL Vendor : Intel
OpenGL Renderer : Intel 945GM
OpenGL Version : 1.4.0 - Build 7.14.10.4926
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".
Unable to find extension "GL_ARB_texture_mirrored_repeat".
Unable to find extension "GL_ARB_texture_non_power_of_two".
Using extension "GL_ARB_vertex_buffer_object".
Unable to find extension "GL_EXT_pixel_buffer_object".
Using extension "GL_SGIS_generate_mipmap".
Unable to find extension "GL_EXT_framebuffer_object".
Unable to find extension "GL_NV_texture_rectangle".
Using extension "GL_EXT_bgra".
Using extension "GL_ARB_texture_cube_map".
Using extension "GL_EXT_texture_lod_bias".
Unable to find extension "NV_point_sprite".
Unable to find extension "GL_ARB_shading_language_100".
Unable to find extension "GL_ARB_shader_objects".
Unable to find extension "GL_ARB_vertex_shader".
Unable to find extension "GL_ARB_fragment_shader".
Unable to find extension "GL_ATI_shader_texture_lod".
Found special extension function "wglSwapIntervalEXT".
!!DEBUG!! OpenGL Errors this frame: 1
Max texture units: 8 (8)
Max elements vertices: 1024
Max elements indices: 1024
Max texture size: 2048x2048
Can use compressed textures: YES
Texture compression available: YES
Using bilinear texture filter.
... OpenGL init is complete!
Size of bitmap info = 760 KB
Size of bitmap extra info = 52 bytes
ANI cursorweb with size 24x24 (25.0% wasted)
GRAPHICS: Initializing default colors...
SCRIPTING: Beginning initialization sequence...
SCRIPTING: Beginning Lua initialization...
LUA: Opening LUA state...
LUA: Initializing base Lua libraries...
LUA: Beginning ADE initialization
ADE: Initializing enumeration constants...
ADE: Assigning Lua session...
SCRIPTING: Beginning main hook parse sequence....
Wokka! Error opening file (scripting.tbl)!
TABLES: Unable to parse 'scripting.tbl'! Error code = 5.
TBM => Starting parse of 'mv_flak-sct.tbm' ...
TBM => Starting parse of 'mv_exp-sct.tbm' ...
TBM => Starting parse of 'mv_dbrs-sct.tbm' ...
SCRIPTING: Inititialization complete.
SCRIPTING: Splash screen overrides checked
SCRIPTING: Splash hook has been run
SCRIPTING: Splash screen conditional hook has been run
Using high memory settings...
Wokka! Error opening file (interface.tbl)!
WMCGUI: Unable to parse 'interface.tbl'! Error code = 5.
TBM => Starting parse of 'mv_effects-sdf.tbm' ...
ANI 2_radar1 with size 209x170 (33.6% wasted)
Windows reported 16 joysticks, we found 0
Current soundtrack set to -1 in event_music_reset_choices
TBM => Starting parse of 'mv_music-mus.tbm' ...
TBM => Starting parse of 'mv_effects-mfl.tbm' ...
Wokka! Error opening file (armor.tbl)!
TABLES: Unable to parse 'armor.tbl'! Error code = 5.
TBM => Starting parse of 'mv_effects-amr.tbm' ...
TBM => Starting parse of 'mv_effects-wxp.tbm' ...
BMPMAN: Found EFF (exp20.eff) with 75 frames at 20 fps.
BMPMAN: Found EFF (ExpMissileHit1.eff) with 92 frames at 20 fps.
BMPMAN: Found EFF (exp04.eff) with 49 frames at 22 fps.
BMPMAN: Found EFF (exp05.eff) with 93 frames at 20 fps.
BMPMAN: Found EFF (exp06.eff) with 92 frames at 22 fps.
BMPMAN: Found EFF (capflash.eff) with 40 frames at 10 fps.
BMPMAN: Found EFF (Maxim_Impact.eff) with 23 frames at 30 fps.
ANI Lamprey_Impact with size 80x80 (37.5% wasted)
TBM => Starting parse of 'mv_core-wep.tbm' ...
TBM => Starting parse of 'mv_effects-wep.tbm' ...
TBM => Starting parse of 'mv_assets-wep.tbm' ...
TBM => Starting parse of 'mv_effects-obt.tbm' ...
TBM => Starting parse of 'mv_core-shp.tbm' ...
TBM => Starting parse of 'mv_effects-shp.tbm' ...
TBM => Starting parse of 'mv_assets-shp.tbm' ...
TBM => Starting parse of 'mv_core-hdg.tbm' ...
TBM => Starting parse of 'mv_effects-str.tbm' ...
loading animated cursor "cursor"
ANI cursor with size 24x24 (25.0% wasted)
MediaVPs: Explosions script loaded!
MediaVPs: Flaming debris script loaded!
Ships.tbl is : VALID
Weapons.tbl is : VALID
cfile_init() took 388
Got event GS_EVENT_GAME_INIT (49) in state NOT A VALID STATE (0)
ANI cursor.ani with size 24x24 (25.0% wasted)
Got event GS_EVENT_MAIN_MENU (0) in state GS_STATE_INITIAL_PLAYER_SELECT (37)
ANI 2_mainwalk.ani with size 209x477 (6.8% wasted)
ANI 2_mainflyby.ani with size 509x189 (26.2% wasted)
ANI 2_maincrane.ani with size 192x116 (9.4% wasted)
ANI 2_mainexit.ani with size 319x174 (32.0% wasted)
ANI 2_mainbarracks.ani with size 273x158 (38.3% wasted)
ANI 2_mainreadyroom.ani with size 231x145 (43.4% wasted)
ANI 2_maintechroom.ani with size 69x119 (7.0% wasted)
ANI 2_mainoptions.ani with size 337x206 (19.5% wasted)
ANI 2_maincampaign.ani with size 308x190 (25.8% wasted)
Got event GS_EVENT_NEW_CAMPAIGN (26) in state GS_STATE_MAIN_MENU (1)
Got event GS_EVENT_START_GAME (1) in state GS_STATE_MAIN_MENU (1)
=================== STARTING LEVEL LOAD ==================
Reassigning player to squadron 53rd Hammerheads
Someone passed an extension to bm_load for file 'hammer1.pcx'
ANI 2_Loading with size 824x43 (32.8% wasted)
ANI 2_Loading.ani with size 824x43 (32.8% wasted)
Starting model page in...
Beginning level bitmap paging...
BMPMAN: Found EFF (particleexp01.eff) with 10 frames at 8 fps.
BMPMAN: Found EFF (particlesmoke01.eff) with 54 frames at 15 fps.
BMPMAN: Found EFF (particlesmoke02.eff) with 39 frames at 24 fps.
TBM => Starting parse of 'mv_effects-fbl.tbm' ...
BMPMAN: Found EFF (WarpMap01.eff) with 30 frames at 30 fps.
BMPMAN: Found EFF (WarpMap02.eff) with 30 frames at 30 fps.
BMPMAN: Found EFF (Rock_Exp.eff) with 55 frames at 30 fps.
Loading warp model
Loading model 'warp.pof'
IBX: Found a good IBX to read for 'warp.pof'.
IBX-DEBUG => POF checksum: 0xbf802ad0, IBX checksum: 0x3888b26c -- "warp.pof"
300
BMPMAN: Found EFF (shieldhit01a.eff) with 23 frames at 21 fps.
BMPMAN: Found EFF (shieldhit02a.eff) with 45 frames at 30 fps.
BMPMAN: Found EFF (shieldhit03a.eff) with 22 frames at 30 fps.
SHOCKWAVE => Loading default shockwave model...
Loading model 'shockwave.pof'
IBX: Found a good IBX to read for 'shockwave.pof'.
IBX-DEBUG => POF checksum: 0xa85bec39, IBX checksum: 0xbf8649d9 -- "shockwave.pof"
BMPMAN: Found EFF (shockwave3d-glow.eff) with 159 frames at 24 fps.
Model shockwave.pof has a null moment of inertia! (This is only a problem if the model is a ship.)
SHOCKWAVE => Default model load: SUCCEEDED!!
MISSION LOAD: 'Training-1.fs2'
Hmmm... Extension passed to mission_load...
Reassigning player to squadron 53rd Hammerheads
Someone passed an extension to bm_load for file 'hammer1.pcx'
Starting mission message count : 205
Ending mission message count : 242
Current soundtrack set to -1 in event_music_reset_choices
Current soundtrack set to -1 in event_music_set_soundtrack
Loading model 'fighter2t-05.pof'
IBX: Found a good IBX to read for 'fighter2t-05.pof'.
IBX-DEBUG => POF checksum: 0xc8b2f868, IBX checksum: 0x3dfad880 -- "fighter2t-05.pof"
ERROR: ERANGE: String error. Please Report.
Trying to put into 127 byte buffer:
fighter2t-05-shine.dds
File: cfilesystem.cpp
Line: 1809
Freeing all existing models...
This is not the error which uk_john posted at
http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=70972.0 since it is not caused by the file "multi-mission-pack.vp" (I don't have this file in my installation folder).
I'm using fs2_open_3_6_12d_INF_SSE2.exe and the MV_Maximum_3612 mediavps. Anyone know how to fix this? Regards, yoshi
EDIT: I've got to admit, I paused the download of the mediavps once for a while. Could it be that some of the files are corrupted? (But I'm not very keen on downloading the 500M once again :/
