[adratgg]

i have tried to start the game (FS2O with the Blue Planet mod) multiple times, never gets to the main menu. i just get this error message every time  :

Weapon explosion 'MS_Impact' does not have an LOD0 anim!
ntdll.dll! NtWaitForSingleObject + 21 bytes
kernel32.dll! WaitForSingleObject + 18 bytes
fs2_open_3_6_14_RC5_DEBUG.exe! SCP_DumpStack + 354 bytes
fs2_open_3_6_14_RC5_DEBUG.exe! Warning + 430 bytes
fs2_open_3_6_14_RC5_DEBUG.exe! weapon_explosions::Load + 296 bytes
fs2_open_3_6_14_RC5_DEBUG.exe! parse_weapon + 8716 bytes
fs2_open_3_6_14_RC5_DEBUG.exe! parse_weaponstbl + 172 bytes
fs2_open_3_6_14_RC5_DEBUG.exe! parse_modular_table + 267 bytes
fs2_open_3_6_14_RC5_DEBUG.exe! weapon_init + 101 bytes
fs2_open_3_6_14_RC5_DEBUG.exe! game_init + 1640 bytes
fs2_open_3_6_14_RC5_DEBUG.exe! game_main + 519 bytes
fs2_open_3_6_14_RC5_DEBUG.exe! WinMain + 330 bytes
fs2_open_3_6_14_RC5_DEBUG.exe! __tmainCRTStartup + 358 bytes
fs2_open_3_6_14_RC5_DEBUG.exe! WinMainCRTStartup + 15 bytes
kernel32.dll! BaseThreadInitThunk + 14 bytes
ntdll.dll! RtlCreateUserProcess + 140 bytes
ntdll.dll! RtlCreateProcessParameters + 78 bytes

as you can see, I even used the debug .exe, but to no avail. for alas, there is no fs2_open.log when the crash hits 

[SypheDMar]

Just to make sure, you checked for the debug log in FreeSpace/data right? It's not a good sign if you really don't see it.

[Jeff Vader]

http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=56279.msg1180359#msg1180359

See the part about using Vista or 7.

[General Battuta]

Yep, follow JeffVader's instructions to retrieve the log and we can solve the problem very quickly.

[adratgg]

aiiiight, what happens is when i use the debug for 3.6.14 RC5, it doesn't even start. It just shows the startup screen (before the pilot selection) and just crashes. no fs2_open.log, no nothing.  I'll be taking lots of computer-related classes, including programming in C##, robotics (which is probably where I'll learn to debug the **** outta stuff), etc. next year so hopefully I wont be such a noob at this by then

[adratgg]

http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=56279.msg1180359#msg1180359

See the part about using Vista or 7.

followed that to the period, to no avail

[-Norbert-]

Did you try to run FS2 in administrator mode? Maybe windows didn't give the debug exe the rights to create files.
At any rate, I would suggest moving your FS2 out of the program files folder. You don't even need to reinstall anything, just cut and paste the whole folder somewhere else.

[jr2]

Created a thread here regarding FS2 needing to run in administrator mode (for coders to look at; I don't think it will be much help here, but it may help you to understand some things if you like learning new things about how your Operating System works).

[adratgg]

it's not in program files actually, it's in C:/games/freespace2

[adratgg]

wait....here it is, got the log file!

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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: 3.6.13.8528
Passed cmdline options:
  -spec_exp 15
  -ogl_spec 20
  -spec_static 1.5
  -spec_point 1.2
  -spec_tube 1.5
  -ambient_factor 35
  -mod blueplanet,mediavps_3612
  -no_glsl
Building file index...
Found root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\blueplanet\bp-adv-visuals.vp' with a checksum of 0xbba0f03c
Found root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\blueplanet\bp-audio1.vp' with a checksum of 0xe79b67ce
Found root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\blueplanet\bp-audio2.vp' with a checksum of 0xb50d55b7
Found root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\blueplanet\bp-core.vp' with a checksum of 0x6b804787
Found root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\blueplanet\bp-visuals1.vp' with a checksum of 0x316467fa
Found root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\blueplanet\bp-visuals2.vp' with a checksum of 0x39fe8221
Found root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\Root_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xce10d76c
Found root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\smarty_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xddeb3b1e
Found root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\sparky_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0x164fe65a
Found root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\sparky_hi_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xa11d56f1
Found root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\stu_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xd77da83a
Found root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\tango1_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0x4c25221e
Found root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\tango2_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0x86920b82
Found root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\tango3_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0x705e8d71
Found root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\warble_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xd85c305d
Searching root 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\blueplanet\' ... 44 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\blueplanet\bp-adv-visuals.vp' ... 358 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\blueplanet\bp-audio1.vp' ... 41 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\blueplanet\bp-audio2.vp' ... 683 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\blueplanet\bp-core.vp' ... 52 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\blueplanet\bp-visuals1.vp' ... 374 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\blueplanet\bp-visuals2.vp' ... 1488 files
Searching root 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\mediavps_3612\' ... 0 files
Searching root 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\' ... 13 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\Root_fs2.vp' ... 157 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\smarty_fs2.vp' ... 10 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\sparky_fs2.vp' ... 3027 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\sparky_hi_fs2.vp' ... 1337 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\stu_fs2.vp' ... 2355 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\tango1_fs2.vp' ... 32 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\tango2_fs2.vp' ... 15 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\tango3_fs2.vp' ... 10 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace 2\warble_fs2.vp' ... 52 files
Found 18 roots and 10048 files.
Setting language to English
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 and Dual Headphones (IDT High Definition Audio CODEC)
  Capture device: Integrated Microphone Array (ID
... 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  : Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family
  OpenGL Version   : 2.1.0 - Build 8.15.10.2413

  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".
  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".
  Found special extension function "wglSwapIntervalEXT".

  Max texture units: 8 (2)
  Max elements vertices: 1024
  Max elements indices: 1024
  Max texture size: 4096x4096
  Max render buffer size: 2048x2048
  Can use compressed textures: YES
  Texture compression available: YES
  Post-processing enabled: NO
  Using trilinear texture filter.
... OpenGL init is complete!
Size of bitmap info = 742 KB
Size of bitmap extra info = 48 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.
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 'bp-sdf.tbm' ...
Windows reported 16 joysticks, we found 0
Current soundtrack set to -1 in event_music_reset_choices
TBM  =>  Starting parse of 'bp-mus.tbm' ...
TBM  =>  Starting parse of 'bp-mfl.tbm' ...
Wokka!  Error opening file (armor.tbl)!
TABLES: Unable to parse 'armor.tbl'!  Error code = 5.
TBM  =>  Starting parse of 'bp-aip.tbm' ...
TBM  =>  Starting parse of 'bp-wxp.tbm' ...
BMPMAN: Found EFF (explo3.eff) with 48 frames at 22 fps.
BMPMAN: Found EFF (HFlakExp.eff) with 48 frames at 22 fps.
BMPMAN: Found EFF (exp06b.eff) with 92 frames at 22 fps.
BMPMAN: Found EFF (bomb_flare.eff) with 69 frames at 20 fps.
TBM  =>  Starting parse of 'bp-wep.tbm' ...
WARNING: "Weapon explosion 'MS_Impact' does not have an LOD0 anim!" at weapons.cpp:180
Freeing all existing models...



[General Battuta]

It doesn't look like you have the 3.6.12 MediaVPs installed. They're required for Blue Planet. Make sure they're located in a folder called mediavps_3612

I'm also not totally confident in your graphics card's ability to run the thing. 

[Jeff Vader]

Perhaps download and install the MediaVPs as described in the thread at the FreeSpace Upgrade Project board, but skip/delete anything that says "advanced" or "adv". That goes for Blue Planet, as well.

[adratgg]

It doesn't look like you have the 3.6.12 MediaVPs installed. They're required for Blue Planet. Make sure they're located in a folder called mediavps_3612

I'm also not totally confident in your graphics card's ability to run the thing. 

which is why I need my Macbook Pro up and running again   

I can usually get it to run at around 20-30 fps on this laptop though

[adratgg]

downloading the 3.6.12 mediavps files, hopefully it'll work

[jr2]

It doesn't look like you have the 3.6.12 MediaVPs installed. They're required for Blue Planet. Make sure they're located in a folder called mediavps_3612

I'm also not totally confident in your graphics card's ability to run the thing. 

which is why I need my Macbook Pro up and running again   

I can usually get it to run at around 20-30 fps on this laptop though

What's wrong with it?

[adratgg]

okay, I downloaded the 3.6.12 mediavps (minus mv_advanced) and the same thing happened. i ran the debug again, so here's the log:

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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: 3.6.13.8528
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
  -nomotiondebris
  -spec
  -normal
  -3dshockwave
  -dualscanlines
  -orbradar
  -targetinfo
  -3dwarp
  -ship_choice_3d
  -weapon_choice_3d
  -snd_preload
  -mod blueplanet,mediavps_3612
  -loadallweps
  -no_glsl
  -fps
Building file index...
Found root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\blueplanet\bp-adv-visuals.vp' with a checksum of 0xbba0f03c
Found root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\blueplanet\bp-audio1.vp' with a checksum of 0xe79b67ce
Found root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\blueplanet\bp-audio2.vp' with a checksum of 0xb50d55b7
Found root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\blueplanet\bp-core.vp' with a checksum of 0x6b804787
Found root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\blueplanet\bp-visuals1.vp' with a checksum of 0x316467fa
Found root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\blueplanet\bp-visuals2.vp' with a checksum of 0x39fe8221
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_AnimGlows.vp' with a checksum of 0x6a554026
Found root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\mediavps_3612\MV_Assets.3612.vp' with a checksum of 0x59649c21
Found root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\mediavps_3612\MV_Effects.3612.vp' with a checksum of 0x9c510aa0
Found root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\mediavps_3612\MV_Effects.vp' with a checksum of 0xb9a9a485
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.3612.vp' with a checksum of 0x7c9d7e74
Found root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\mediavps_3612\MV_Root.vp' with a checksum of 0x6ffd5c78
Found root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\Root_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xce10d76c
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\' ... 74 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\blueplanet\bp-adv-visuals.vp' ... 358 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\blueplanet\bp-audio1.vp' ... 41 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\blueplanet\bp-audio2.vp' ... 683 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\blueplanet\bp-core.vp' ... 52 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\blueplanet\bp-visuals1.vp' ... 374 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\blueplanet\bp-visuals2.vp' ... 1488 files
Searching root 'C:\Games\Freespace2\mediavps_3612\' ... 2 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\mediavps_3612\3613_Update.vp' ... 216 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\mediavps_3612\MV_AnimGlows.vp' ... 1641 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\mediavps_3612\MV_Assets.3612.vp' ... 315 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\mediavps_3612\MV_Effects.3612.vp' ... 10 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\mediavps_3612\MV_Effects.vp' ... 1876 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\mediavps_3612\MV_Music.vp' ... 32 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\mediavps_3612\MV_RadarIcons.vp' ... 24 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\mediavps_3612\MV_Root.3612.vp' ... 13 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\mediavps_3612\MV_Root.vp' ... 94 files
Searching root 'C:\Games\Freespace2\' ... 24 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\Root_fs2.vp' ... 157 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\smarty_fs2.vp' ... 10 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\sparky_fs2.vp' ... 3027 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\sparky_hi_fs2.vp' ... 1337 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\stu_fs2.vp' ... 2355 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\tango1_fs2.vp' ... 32 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\tango2_fs2.vp' ... 15 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\tango3_fs2.vp' ... 10 files
Searching root pack 'C:\Games\Freespace2\warble_fs2.vp' ... 52 files
Found 27 roots and 14312 files.
Setting language to English
TBM  =>  Starting parse of 'mv_core-lcl.tbm' ...
Initializing OpenAL...
  OpenAL Vendor     : Creative Labs Inc.
  OpenAL Renderer   : Software
  OpenAL Version    : 1.1

  Found extension "ALC_EXT_EFX".

  Sample rate: 44100 (44100)
  EFX version: 1.0
  Max auxiliary sends: 1
  Playback device: Generic Software on Speakers and Dual Headphones (IDT High Definition Audio CODEC)
  Capture device: Integrated Microphone Array (ID
... 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  : Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family
  OpenGL Version   : 2.1.0 - Build 8.15.10.2413

  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".
  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".
  Found special extension function "wglSwapIntervalEXT".

  Max texture units: 8 (2)
  Max elements vertices: 1024
  Max elements indices: 1024
  Max texture size: 4096x4096
  Max render buffer size: 2048x2048
  Can use compressed textures: YES
  Texture compression available: YES
  Post-processing enabled: NO
  Using trilinear texture filter.
... OpenGL init is complete!
Size of bitmap info = 742 KB
Size of bitmap extra info = 48 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_dbrs-sct.tbm' ...
TBM  =>  Starting parse of 'mv_exp-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' ...
TBM  =>  Starting parse of 'bp-sdf.tbm' ...
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 'bp-mus.tbm' ...
TBM  =>  Starting parse of 'mv_effects-mfl.tbm' ...
TBM  =>  Starting parse of 'bp-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 'bp-aip.tbm' ...
TBM  =>  Starting parse of 'mv_effects-wxp.tbm' ...
TBM  =>  Starting parse of 'bp-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)
BMPMAN: Found EFF (explo3.eff) with 48 frames at 22 fps.
BMPMAN: Found EFF (HFlakExp.eff) with 48 frames at 22 fps.
BMPMAN: Found EFF (exp06b.eff) with 92 frames at 22 fps.
BMPMAN: Found EFF (bomb_flare.eff) with 69 frames at 20 fps.
TBM  =>  Starting parse of 'mv_core-wep.tbm' ...
TBM  =>  Starting parse of 'mv_effects-wep.tbm' ...
TBM  =>  Starting parse of 'bp-wep.tbm' ...
Weapon 'Hornet#Weak' requires the "player allowed" flag, but it's not listed!  Adding it by default.
Weapon 'Harpoon#Weak' requires the "player allowed" flag, but it's not listed!  Adding it by default.
TBM  =>  Starting parse of 'mv_effects-obt.tbm' ...
TBM  =>  Starting parse of 'radar-shp.tbm' ...
TBM  =>  Starting parse of 'mv_effects-shp.tbm' ...
TBM  =>  Starting parse of 'mv_assets-shp.tbm' ...
WARNING: "Unable to find WEAPON_LIST_TYPE string "Harpoon#Shivan"  in ship: SF Dragon." at parselo.cpp:2264
Int3(): From c:\code\fs2_open_3_6_14_rc5\code\globalincs\windebug.cpp at line 1266

and the unibody for my mac (along with the optical drive) got Foxtrot Uniform'd by some idiot kid in my 6^th period class. never leaving it alone again 

[jr2]

Does it still function besides the optical drive?  If so, you should be able to get an external optical drive for $50-$70 on newegg.com  Get a burner, not the cheap read-only drives (in my experience, reader only drives tend to suck and break pretty fast.. writers have to have more precise control.  Even when they break down to the point where they can't write, they can read usually).  If anyone has advice on an external reader that actually works decently and lasts a while, post away, I'm all ears.

I like the Samsung external writer (USB-powered - make sure it's USB powered and half-height  [aka 'Slim'] unless you want to lug around a big case and AC adapter).

http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=420&name=External-CD-DVD-Blu-Ray-Drives&Order=PRICE#

EDIT: OK, I guess you can get burners for ~$30 now.  Sweet!

[adratgg]

Does it still function besides the optical drive?  If so, you should be able to get an external optical drive for $50-$70 on newegg.com  Get a burner, not the cheap read-only drives (in my experience, reader only drives tend to suck and break pretty fast.. writers have to have more precise control.  Even when they break down to the point where they can't write, they can read usually).  If anyone has advice on an external reader that actually works decently and lasts a while, post away, I'm all ears.

I like the Samsung external writer (USB-powered - make sure it's USB powered and half-height  [aka 'Slim'] unless you want to lug around a big case and AC adapter).

http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=420&name=External-CD-DVD-Blu-Ray-Drives&Order=PRICE#

EDIT: OK, I guess you can get burners for ~$30 now.  Sweet!

actually, yeah. the whole thing is fine except for the body and drive. and my computer whiz friend just so happens to have both laying around at his house. just gotta wait for him to have the time to do it -_- (he's an orthopedic surgeon, so he is on call a LOT of the time)

[General Battuta]

Well, we've graduated to a new error, at least. This one looks like it's caused by the MVP files. I'm going to try to figure out what to do next in order to narrow down the problem.

Rest assured that BP is ordinarily completely stable when properly installed - it's a matter of figuring out what exactly went wrong.

[adratgg]

Well, we've graduated to a new error, at least. This one looks like it's caused by the MVP files. I'm going to try to figure out what to do next in order to narrow down the problem.

Rest assured that BP is ordinarily completely stable when properly installed - it's a matter of figuring out what exactly went wrong.

of course! i probably inadvertently did something without realizing it