Starcraft 2 Website Update 11/19/2009 and SC2 QA Batch 55
Nov
19
19 November 2009, Cake @ 12:35 pm

Starcraft 2 Raynor
Starcraft2.com updated today. and damn, does Raynor look badass in the flash header.

In case you haven’t been to the site recently, here’s the list of changes Blizzard did to the Starctaft 2 website

We’ve just uploaded new intel to the StarCraft II website. This latest transmission sheds new light on the goings-on in the Koprulu sector and highlights key persons of interest associated with recent anti-Dominion activity. In particular, this content drop includes:

  • Short Story: Changeling - Just because the years following the Brood War have so far been relatively uneventful, that doesn’t mean it’s safe out there in the cold vastness of space. Zeta Squad is about to find this out, the hard way.
  • Singleplayer Storytelling - Discover the ways in which StarCraft II will build on and expand the storytelling techniques of previous Blizzard titles, awaits you in this article.
  • Multiplayer Mapmaking - Ever wonder what design considerations and decisions go into the many multiplayer maps of StarCraft II? Check out this article to learn more!
  • Character Biographies: Tychus, Zeratul, Raynor - The character biographies for Raynor and Zeratul have been updated with new art and additional info, and you can now also read up on Tychus Findlay, one of Jim Raynor’s old comrade-in-arms.
  • New Art and Screenshots - Check out more than 20 new screenshots and pieces of concept artwork! We got nukes, we got knives, sharp sticks… check out all the new info now!

Starcraft 2 Q&A Batch 55, and as usual, some of them are stupid questions and the rest barely interesting. :’(

StarCraft II Q&A Batch 55

1. Not all potential players of StarCraft II have played the original StarCraft before, thus they might encounter problems with the understanding of the story. Is it possible to play the campaign of StarCraft II without knowing anything? Will you come up with some things that happened in the original StarCraft and Brood War again – just so that people not familiar to the story get more information?
We plan on having story elements that will bring players up to speed on the most recent plot developments and prepare them for the StarCraft II storyline. We also plan on having a plot summary of what transpired in the original StarCraft and Brood War during the installation process. However we feel that regardless of your familiarity with the original story, all players will be able to enjoy the story developments in StarCraft II.

2. You have already announced that you are going to record various stats when playing StarCraft II with the new Battle.net 2.0 – but how detailed will those statistics be? Will one be able to see how many units of a certain kind (for example Marines) one have build or even killed so far?
We will be recording a large amount of stats for StarCraft II, but we are still in discussion as to which stats will ultimately be tracked. We will determine how detailed the stat-tracking will be based on what information we think will benefit our players the most to help improve their game.

You have already stated that you will support DirectX 10, but what about DirectX 11?
We currently do not have any plans on supporting DirectX11-specific features, but the game will be compatible with DirectX11.

How many stats will a Hero unit be able to take? Three like in Warcraft 3 or is there even a limit?
If you create a user-amp with heroes, you can outfit them with a large number of stats. However, currently only three stats will be able to be displayed on the UI due to limited space.

In lore Protoss warp in their units and buildings from some far planet. Will there be any mechanic that reflects this such as a “warp out” that could act as a refund?
We do not have any plans to include a “warp out” game mechanic. We have discussed the possibility of this in the past, but it felt too similar to the Terran mechanics of being able to salvage the structures.

Will there be a converter to convert our favorite original StarCraft maps to StarCraft II maps? I don’t want to lose all of my favorite maps from the original StarCraft when I get StarCraft II.
There will not be a map converter for StarCraft II. Map-makers will have to manually rebuild any of their maps using the new StarCraft II map editor.

I’m just going to assume that you will have some sort of window mode in StarCraft II. But I was wondering if you’re going to implement a windowed mode like the one that World of Warcraft has? You know where you can maximize the window, removing the borders and enabling fullscreen mode yet providing easy access to the desktop.
You will be able to select both windowed and full-screen windowed modes from the options menu.

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Fixing Left 4 Dead 2 crashes, freezes and steam/install errors
Nov
18
18 November 2009, Cake @ 9:59 pm

Gamingnewslink.com’s self-help guide for fixing Left 4 Dead 2 crashes, freezes and steam/install errors
Spread the link to this page if you find this post useful ^_^

One last note before proceeding to the list of Left 4 Dead 2. If you encounter errors or issues with Left 4 Dead 2 that are not included in the list below, issues which the solutions listed does not resolve, Tell us about it by Posting it in the comment box at the bottom of this page (No registration required). Include details about the Left4Dead 2 error and the specifications of the system you are running L4D2 on. It doesn’t have to be a fullblown dxdiag log, just the Video Card, Processor and amout of RAM and of course the Operating System (and service pack versions) you are playing Left 4 Dead 2 on. REMEMBER to check the comments at the bottom of this post.

List of Known Left 4 Dead 2 errors and solutions/workarounds

Problem #1 : Left4Dead 2 error message “Incomplete Installation (35)”
Fix : make sure your firewall allows outbound TCP connections to port 27019 and 27031.
credits: Richkaethler

Problem #2 : L4D 2 slowdown/lagging everytime the map is changed
Fix : Tab-out and get back in the game again
credits: Heino Kaveri

Problem #3 : Left 4 Dead 2 freezing/stuttering/lagging every x seconds
Fix #1 : Turn off mutli-core rendering
Fix #2 : Turn off Vsync
credits: Dunastrig

Problem #4 : L4D2 Pink/dark texture problem
Fix : no known fix as of this posting

Problem #5 : Left4Dead 2 headless models problem
Fix : Update your graphics card to the latest version

Problem #6 : L4D2 error “Unable to load library client”
Fix : no known fix as of this posting

Problem #7 : Left 4 Dead 2 always crashes on Windows Vista 64bit
Fix : START > MY COMPUTER > WINDOWS > RIGHT CLICK ‘CSC’ > PROPERTIES > SECURITY
Make the ADMINISTRATOR own the folder
credits: Havok

Problem #8 : L4D2 always crashing randomly
Fix :
1. Close Steam
2. Go to ..\steam\steamapps\
3. Delete left 4 dead 2 common.ncf, left 4 dead 2 client.ncf
4. Restart Steam
5. Right Click L4D2 click Install
credits: Freyar

Problem #9 : L4D2 can’t run after install: Verify steam service is running
Fix :


To Fix (First Try)

* Exit Steam
* Open a ‘Command Prompt’ (cmd.exe if you are using ‘Run…’ from the start menu)
* Run: “c:\Program Files\Steam\bin\SteamService.exe” /repair
* Note: Change “c:\Program Files” to wherever you have steam installed. For a 64 bit OS the default would be: “c:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\bin\SteamService.exe” /repair
* Start Steam

To Fix (If that didn’t work)

* Exit Steam
* Delete the file:
32 bit Windows: “c:\Program Files\Common Files\Steam\SteamService.exe”
64 bit Windows: “c:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Steam\SteamService.exe”
* Restart Steam

To Fix (at your own risk)

* Exit Steam
* Kill SteamService.exe from the task manager
* Copy the version from \Bin into \Common Files\Steam
* Restart Steam

To Fix (Safer, or if the above doesn’t work)

* Exit Steam
* Open the Control Panel
* Open ‘Programs and Features’
* Right Click on ‘Steam’ and select ‘Repair’
* This operation can take awhile.


credits: JoeR

Problem #10 : Left4Dead 2 problematic lag(freezing intermitently), slowdown and eventually crashing
Fix 1 : Disable multicore rendering
Fix 2 : mat_queue_mode 0 (console command)
Fix 3 : Update Nvidia Drivers to Beta 195.39
credits: oct42, redninja, mic

Problem #11 : Left 4 Dead 2 CTD (crash to desktop) fix
Fix :
1)Navigate to your windows folder (usually c:/windows/)
2)Inside there, goto the CSC folder
3)Try to open the folder and it should fail (if it doesn’t, you have a different problem). It’ll come up with ‘You don’t currently have permission to access this folder’ at which time you keep pressing continue until it says you’ve been denied.
4)Right-click the folder, go to properties.
5)Go to the security tab at which point it’ll say ‘To continue, you must be an administrative user with permission to view this object’s security properties’ at which point you click continue.
6)Click on admin in the owner tab which will swap the owner to the administrator then click OK.
7)You then click on OK once again which will bring up the security tab.
8)Tick ‘full control’, press OK twice to get out of the properties tabs.
9)Run the game.
credits: fuloran

Problem #12 : Post Your Left 4 Dead 2 error at the comment box below if you are experiencing errors that are not listed here
Solution : Help out and post solutions to L4D2 errors at the comment box below if you know one :)
credits: YOU!

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Fixing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 errors, freezes, crashes and install problems
Nov
10
10 November 2009, Cake @ 8:44 pm

Fixing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Errors, Freeze problems, Crashes and Install problems


One last note before proceeding to the list of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2. If you encounter errors or issues with Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 that are not included in the list below, issues which the solutions listed does not resolve, Tell us about it by Posting it in the comment box at the bottom of this page (No registration required). Include details about the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 error and the specifications of the system you are running Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 on. It doesn’t have to be a fullblown dxdiag log, just the Video Card, Processor and amout of RAM and of course the Operating System (and service pack versions) you are playing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 on. check the comments at the bottom of this post.

List of Known CoD MW2 errors and solutions/workarounds

Problem #1 : Call of Duty Modern warfare 2 “Steam - Error This game is currently unavailable.
Please try again at another time.” and ‘Steam Error - 55′
Solution : Restart Steam. If that doesnt fix it restart your computer
credits:

Problem #2 : Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Crashing to desktop at startup/launch
Solution :

# Set your desktop to a resolution of 1024×768, 32 bit True Color.

For Windows XP
1) Right-click on your desktop and select Properties.
2) Click the Settings tab.
3) Set your screen area to 1024×768.
4) Set the colors to Highest (32 bit).
5) Click Apply and OK.

For Windows Vista\Windows 7
1) Right-click on your desktop and select Personalize.
2) Click on Display Settings
3) Set the resolution slider to 1024X768
4) Set the colors to Highest (32 bit).
5) Click Apply and OK.

# All background applications should be shut down prior to running the game.

1) Go to the Start bar and select Run. (If you are on Vista or Windows 7, hit the Windows key and the R key at the same time)
2) In the Run window, type in msconfig and hit enter.
3) Once the utility comes up, go to the Startup tab and hit the Disable All button.
4) Next go to the Services tab and check the “Hide All Microsoft Services” checkbox and then hit the Disable All button.
5) Hit the OK button and close the utility, and restart your computer when prompted to.


credits: BurtonJ

Problem #3 : Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare 2 Crashing / Freezing ingame
Solution #1 : just disable Steam community in-game.
credits: icc

Solution #2 : just go in Steam\SteamApps\common\call of duty modern warfare 2\Redist\DirectX and run DXSETUP.
credits: Fulger

Solution #3 :


# Set your desktop to a resolution of 1024×768, 32 bit True Color.

For Windows XP
1) Right-click on your desktop and select Properties.
2) Click the Settings tab.
3) Set your screen area to 1024×768.
4) Set the colors to Highest (32 bit).
5) Click Apply and OK.

For Windows Vista\Windows 7
1) Right-click on your desktop and select Personalize.
2) Click on Display Settings
3) Set the resolution slider to 1024X768
4) Set the colors to Highest (32 bit).
5) Click Apply and OK.

# All background applications should be shut down prior to running the game.

1) Go to the Start bar and select Run. (If you are on Vista or Windows 7, hit the Windows key and the R key at the same time)
2) In the Run window, type in msconfig and hit enter.
3) Once the utility comes up, go to the Startup tab and hit the Disable All button.
4) Next go to the Services tab and check the “Hide All Microsoft Services” checkbox and then hit the Disable All button.
5) Hit the OK button and close the utility, and restart your computer when prompted to.

# Turn your sound acceleration down for Windows XP
1) Click the Start button > Settings > Control Panel.
2) Double-click the Sounds and Audio Devices icon.
3) Click the Volume tab.
4) Under Speaker settings, click the Advanced button.
5) Click the Performance tab.
6) Reduce the Hardware acceleration to Basic, the 2nd notch from the left.
7) Click Apply and then OK 2 times. Run the game now. Don’t forget to turn the acceleration back up to restore the high-end features for your sound card when using other applications.


credits: BurtonJ

Problem #4 : Modern Warfare 2 sound skipping/stuttering in cutscenes/intro/ingame
Solution : Turndown direct sound acceleration


# Turn your sound acceleration down for Windows XP
1) Click the Start button > Settings > Control Panel.
2) Double-click the Sounds and Audio Devices icon.
3) Click the Volume tab.
4) Under Speaker settings, click the Advanced button.
5) Click the Performance tab.
6) Reduce the Hardware acceleration to Basic, the 2nd notch from the left.
7) Click Apply and then OK 2 times. Run the game now. Don’t forget to turn the acceleration back up to restore the high-end features for your sound card when using other applications.

Problem #5 : Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 IW4SP.EXE error / “No IW4SP.EXE error”
Solution : In the game list in steam, right click on the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 then click “Verify Game Cache”
credits: Phatfish

Problem #6 :Modern Warfare 2 Text and Texture problems / distorted
Solution :

If you are having problem with blury text (you can’t read anything) do this!!


First update graphic drivers (even if there isn’t new/updated drivers download current version and install it again)
Than go to this site and download this codec.
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Win7codecs_d5959.html
Restart your computer and try the game

credits: M3do

Problem #7 : Modern Warfare 2 Install error “Failed to run install script” (common on Modern Warfare 2 error on Windows 7)
Solution :Start -> my computer -> right click dvd drive -> explore -> right click on setup.exe -> run as administrator
credits: Vinny
Solution


1. Launch STEAM and click the ‘My Game’ Tab.
2. Right click on Empire: Total War and click ‘Delete local content’. The non-installed information will appear next to the game.
3. Insert Disk 1 into your DVD drive and close Steam (File, Exit).
4. From the Windows Desktop, click on the Start Button, (XP) click Run (Vista) type Run into the Start Search box and choose Run from the list.

In the window Run box enter the following:

c:\program files\steam\steam.exe -install E:

- If your CD/DVD drive is not E: please change it accordingly.
- If Steam is not installed within c:\program files\steam, change the path accordingly.

5. Press OK, Steam should now start the installation from the Disk 1 and will ask for Disk 2 a bit later on.
6. At the end of the installation process, Steam will connect on Internet to download a small update which should take no more than few minutes.


credits: szpar

Problem #8 : How to Backup saved games and profiles for Modern Warfare 2 (Call of Duty)
Solution :


If you are having trouble with the Game or you have to format your PC and don’t know if your Savegame is still there after reinstalling Modern Warfare 2, here is the solution:
Just go into the Modern Warfare 2 folder:
D:\Steam\steamapps\common\call of duty modern warfare 2
and just mack a Backup from the folder named “players”
Thats the whole savegame from the Singleplayer.

credits: Thormod

Problem #9 : Modern Warfare disk 2 cannot be read
Note : Many review companies have been stating that the second disc (which apparently contained bonus content) will not run in most drives.
credits: Sir

Problem #10 :How to enable console for Modern Warfare 2
Note : Modern Warfare 2 does not have a console terminal… sucks :(

Problem #11 : Modern Warfare 2 error Create2DTexture(3_cursor3, 64, 64, 0, 861165636) failed:
8876086c = Invalid call
Solution : In the steam game menu, Right-click the game, go to properties, click the “Local Files” tab, and verify.
credits: Freyar

Problem #12 : Modern Warfare 2 error “code_post_gfx_mp.ff failed to load:
Solution : Reinstall the game, or verify the game cache in stead (check solution to problem #11)
credits: Freyar

Problem #13 : Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 locks up and need to reboot to recover
Solution : i reinstalled punkbuster and i have not had any problems
credits: SouthSide

Problem #14 : MW2 error “Could not find zone ‘localized_common_mp.ff’ error”
Solution : Right click on the game in Steam > Properties > Local Files > Verify Local Cache
credits: Adrian

Problem #15 : Modern Warfare 2 Zone bug. (or if you can’t tell it’s the error sound and black screen).
Solution : You can first try verifying game files under the game properties from My Games tab in steam. This found a bad file and “replaced” it without really replacing it.

Go to Steam/steamapps/common/modern warfare/zone/ and delete the .ff causing the problem. Then reverify. This will really download a new version and decrypt it. Everything should run fine.
credits: Craig

Problem #16 : Modern Warfare 2 DirectX audio problem on Windows 7 Pro (64 bit) Error says “C:\Windows\system32\XAudio2_1.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error. etc…” that comes up on install (fatal) AND at program launch (not fatal).
Solution :


Workaround for Installing (found elsewhere online)
1 - install Steam if you don’t already have it
2 - exit steam (File > Exit)
3 - in a run box (windows key + r) type the following:
“C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe” -install D:
Include the quotes and change ‘D:’ to be your DVD drive if you have to

Workaround for running once installed
1 - the game will run after steam tries and fails to install DirectX again… probably because you’ve already got DX11 installed. It’s just a PITMFA having to wait.


credits: Kyle’s mom

Problem #17 : Modern Warfare 2 error message “ran out of memory”
Solution : changing the “Texture Quality” to “Automatic”.
credits: zaninif

Problem #18 : Post Your error at the comment box below if you are experiencing errors that are not listed here
Solution : Help out and post solutions to Modern Warfare 2 errors at the comment box below if you know one :)
credits: YOU!

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