[LastOnMars]

Hello, I recently bought  Freespace 2 off of GOG and Im currently going through the process of getting everything setup (im using this guide: http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=78710.0). After I get everything setup in the launcher I go to run the game and the display is wonky. I seems like a quarter of the display is screwed up and off center. Im not sure why im having this problem. I've installed everything on a desktop and it works fine.

I suspect that what I'm running could be the culprit. Im running FS2 on a windows surface pro (basically a smaller laptop) with windows 8.1, 64 bit OS.

Any suggestions would be fantastic, it would  pretty sweet to run FS2 on the go. I'll also try to grab a screencap of what the display looks like.

[The E]

Please post your fs2_open.log file.  Instructions on how to do this can be found in this post.

[LastOnMars]

Okay I've attached my log to this post.

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[LastOnMars]

I've also managed to get a screencap of the issue, if it helps at all. I dont have a printscreen button so i had to use ths snipping tool, its not exactly full screen but I think you'll get the ida.

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[General Battuta]

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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: 3.7.0.9755
Passed cmdline options:
  -window
Building file index...
Found root pack 'C:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\Root_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xce10d76c
Found root pack 'C:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\smarty_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xddeb3b1e
Found root pack 'C:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\sparky_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0x164fe65a
Found root pack 'C:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\sparky_hi_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xa11d56f1
Found root pack 'C:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\stu_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xd77da83a
Found root pack 'C:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\tango1_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0x4c25221e
Found root pack 'C:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\tango2_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0x86920b82
Found root pack 'C:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\tango3_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0x705e8d71
Found root pack 'C:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\warble_fs2.vp' with a checksum of 0xd85c305d
Searching root 'C:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\' ... 15 files
Searching root pack 'C:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\Root_fs2.vp' ... 157 files
Searching root pack 'C:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\smarty_fs2.vp' ... 10 files
Searching root pack 'C:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\sparky_fs2.vp' ... 3027 files
Searching root pack 'C:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\sparky_hi_fs2.vp' ... 1337 files
Searching root pack 'C:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\stu_fs2.vp' ... 2355 files
Searching root pack 'C:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\tango1_fs2.vp' ... 32 files
Searching root pack 'C:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\tango2_fs2.vp' ... 15 files
Searching root pack 'C:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\tango3_fs2.vp' ... 10 files
Searching root pack 'C:\GOG Games\Freespace 2\warble_fs2.vp' ... 52 files
Found 10 roots and 7010 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 (High Definition Audio Device)
  Capture device: Microphone (High Definition Aud
... OpenAL successfully initialized!
Initializing OpenGL graphics device at 1920x1080 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 4000
  OpenGL Version   : 4.0.0 - Build 10.18.10.3262

  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".
  Using extension "GL_ARB_texture_float".
  Using extension "GL_ARB_draw_elements_base_vertex".
  Found special extension function "wglSwapIntervalEXT".

Compiling new shader:
   Loading built-in default shader for: soft-v.sdr
   Loading built-in default shader for: soft-f.sdr
Shader features:
   Depth-blended Particles
Compiling new shader:
   Loading built-in default shader for: soft-v.sdr
   Loading built-in default shader for: soft-f.sdr
Shader features:
   Distorted Particles

  Max texture units: 8 (16)
  Max elements vertices: 1048576
  Max elements indices: 1048576
  Max texture size: 16384x16384
  Max render buffer size: 16384x16384
  Can use compressed textures: YES
  Texture compression available: YES
  Post-processing enabled: NO
  Using trilinear texture filter.
  OpenGL Shader Version: 4.00 - Build 10.18.10.3262
... 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...
Game Settings Table: Using Standard Loops For SEXP Arguments
Game Settings Table: Using standard event chaining behavior
Game Settings Table: External shaders are DISABLED
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.
Dutifully ignoring the extra sound values for retail sound 36, 'l_hit.wav'...
Dutifully ignoring the extra sound values for retail sound 37, 'm_hit.wav'...
Windows reported 16 joysticks, we found 0
Current soundtrack set to -1 in event_music_reset_choices
TABLES => Unable to find 'colors.tbl'. Initialising colors with default values.
Wokka!  Error opening file (armor.tbl)!
TABLES: Unable to parse 'armor.tbl'!  Error code = 5.
ANI support1 with size 108x24 (25.0% wasted)
ANI damage1 with size 148x25 (21.9% wasted)
ANI wingman1 with size 71x53 (17.2% wasted)
ANI wingman2 with size 35x53 (17.2% wasted)
ANI wingman3 with size 14x53 (17.2% wasted)
ANI toggle1 with size 57x20 (37.5% wasted)
ANI head1 with size 164x132 (48.4% wasted)
ANI weapons1 with size 126x20 (37.5% wasted)
ANI objective1 with size 149x21 (34.4% wasted)
ANI netlag1 with size 29x30 (6.3% wasted)
ANI targhit1 with size 31x21 (34.4% wasted)
ANI time1 with size 47x23 (28.1% wasted)
ANI targetview1 with size 137x156 (39.1% wasted)
ANI targetview2 with size 4x96 (25.0% wasted)
ANI targetview3 with size 7x20 (37.5% wasted)
ANI 2_energy2 with size 86x96 (25.0% wasted)
ANI 2_reticle1 with size 40x24 (25.0% wasted)
ANI 2_leftarc with size 103x252 (1.6% wasted)
ANI 2_rightarc1 with size 103x252 (1.6% wasted)
ANI 2_toparc2 with size 35x24 (25.0% wasted)
ANI 2_toparc3 with size 41x29 (9.4% wasted)
ANI 2_lead1 with size 26x26 (18.8% wasted)
ANI 2_lock1 with size 56x53 (17.2% wasted)
ANI 2_lockspin with size 100x100 (21.9% wasted)
ANI energy1 with size 12x41 (35.9% wasted)
ANI 2_radar1 with size 209x170 (33.6% wasted)
loading animated cursor "cursor"
ANI cursor with size 24x24 (25.0% wasted)
Ships.tbl is : VALID
Weapons.tbl is : VALID
cfile_init() took 152
MVE: Buffer underun (First is normal)
Got event GS_EVENT_GAME_INIT (49) in state NOT A VALID STATE (0)
PLR => Unable to open 'skymage34.plr' for reading!
ANI cursor.ani with size 24x24 (25.0% wasted)
Setting detail level to 3 because of new pilot
PLR => Saving 'hgf.plr' with version 1...
PLR => Saving:  Flags...
PLR => Saving:  Info...
PLR => Saving:  Scoring...
PLR => Saving:  ScoringMulti...
PLR => Saving:  HUD...
PLR => Saving:  Variables...
PLR => Saving:  Multiplayer...
PLR => Saving:  Controls...
PLR => Saving:  Settings...
PLR => Saving complete!
Got event GS_EVENT_MAIN_MENU (0) in state GS_STATE_INITIAL_PLAYER_SELECT (37)
PLR => Loading 'hgf.plr' with version 1...
PLR => Parsing:  Flags...
PLR => Parsing:  Info...
PLR => Parsing:  Scoring...
PLR => Parsing:  ScoringMulti...
PLR => Parsing:  HUD...
PLR => Parsing:  Variables...
PLR => Parsing:  Multiplayer...
PLR => Parsing:  Controls...
PLR => Parsing:  Settings...
PLR => Loading complete!
CSG => Unable to open 'hgf.FreeSpace2.csg' for reading!
CSG => Unable to open 'hgf.FreeSpace2.csg' for reading!
CSG => Saving 'hgf.FreeSpace2.csg' with version 2...
CSG => Saving:  Flags...
CSG => Saving:  Info...
CSG => Saving:  Missions...
CSG => Saving:  Techroom...
CSG => Saving:  Loadout...
CSG => Saving:  Scoring...
CSG => Saving:  RedAlert...
CSG => Saving:  HUD...
CSG => Saving:  Variables...
CSG => Saving:  Settings...
CSG => Saving:  Controls...
CSG => Saving:  Cutscenes...
CSG => Saving:  Last Missions...
CSG => Saving complete!
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)
Frame  0 too long!!: frametime = 0.259 (0.259)
Frame  0 too long!!: frametime = 0.375 (0.375)
Got event GS_EVENT_QUIT_GAME (5) in state GS_STATE_MAIN_MENU (1)
PLR => Saving 'hgf.plr' with version 1...
PLR => Saving:  Flags...
PLR => Saving:  Info...
PLR => Saving:  Scoring...
PLR => Saving:  ScoringMulti...
PLR => Saving:  HUD...
PLR => Saving:  Variables...
PLR => Saving:  Multiplayer...
PLR => Saving:  Controls...
PLR => Saving:  Settings...
PLR => Saving complete!
CSG => Saving 'hgf.FreeSpace2.csg' with version 2...
CSG => Saving:  Flags...
CSG => Saving:  Info...
CSG => Saving:  Missions...
CSG => Saving:  Techroom...
CSG => Saving:  Loadout...
CSG => Saving:  Scoring...
CSG => Saving:  RedAlert...
CSG => Saving:  HUD...
CSG => Saving:  Variables...
CSG => Saving:  Settings...
CSG => Saving:  Controls...
CSG => Saving:  Cutscenes...
CSG => Saving:  Last Missions...
CSG => Saving complete!
Freeing all existing models...
... Log closed, Thu Feb 06 14:05:49 2014

You're trying to run in a 1980x1020 window...what happens if you disable 'run in window'?

[The E]

Does this happen if you start the game in fullscreen or fullscreen window mode?

[LastOnMars]

Yes it does the same thing when its in fullscreen.

[General Battuta]

Now that's pretty damn weird. This might be the first time I've seen anyone try to run the game on a Windows 8.1 tablet, so I'm gonna leave this to The E.

e: what's your display's native resolution? have you tried setting the game's res to that?

[LastOnMars]

yeah, ive tried running at diffrent res too, the default is 1080p 16:9.

[The E]

Well, I am pretty unfamiliar with Surface tablets, but here's a wild guess: Is there some sort of display scaling active?

Please follow the steps outlined here: www.microsoft.com/surface/support/apps-and-windows-store/app-display-issues

[LastOnMars]

Alright, I feel like an idiot, but that worked. I'm also pretty sure what the problem was for anyone curious. Essentially I had the option 'make items larger or smaller' set to 135%. Which caused problems with the display of the game. So, l believe there  are two options. Either you scale everything down to 100%, or you can just have windows bypass Freespace 2. Which is gone in detail in the link The E posted above. Hopefully anyone else having these kind of issues (which could happen to any game, not just freespace) can be fixed this way.  Thank you guys so much for your patience and suggestions. You saved me of frustration, and an inevitable unistall. Time for FS2 on the go! 

[FIZ]

Bump on this, keeping the attached file over more than %100 on Windows 10 causes this issue.  Took me way to long to figure out:

Edit: Sorry for the necropost, this issue didn't occur to me until earlier in the year when I swapped to a 4k monitor and I haven't been able to play any FS2 or mod since.

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