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Vonte
10-21-2011, 03:31 PM
I've started this thread to enable CoD users who have Launcher exe (L-e) problems to be able post to one dedicated source, The object of this thread is to tabulate all the L-e failures users are experiencing, and to give the Dev's some idea what the problem is. My proposal is that we break the problem into three sections, Problems, System Spec and Graphics Settings. I would advise that when stating your specific problem, keep it short and to the point (we don't want to bore the Dev's do we), and dont use abusive language (The Dev's are doing their best to be all things to all men)!!
To the fortunate users who don't have L-e problems (lucky blighters), please refrain from making unhelpful comments, the more flyers we can get over "The Channel", the better the sim will be!!!
Problem: I can only get onto the odd Historical (The Channel) Servers without getting L-e failure. If do get onto a server, I can take off. start to fly over The Channel, it's at this point that I notice that "Fraps" fps is starting to wind down from 40-60 range to less than 20 fps. The sim goes into "stutter vision" and L-e failure results, requiring a System Manager restart. If I join a server such as Doom Island or Steppe, I can fly for hours until in close combat, then it L-e crashes. I did note that Beta 1.03 was the most stable for me.
System Q6600 2.7Gb (2.4Gb) 4Gb 667Mhz DDR2 Ram MSI N460GTX 850core !950Mem (780x1750) Vista 32 Bit Monitor 22" 1440x900 (1680x1050)
Graphics Settings Everything set to medium except: Forest-Low Texture-High SSAO-On Grass-Off Shadows-On Roads-On All 3D settings done on graphics card for better fps (Although it made no difference to L-e problem when letting game set 3D).
As I have no problems with any other sim I own, the problem must be with the Graphics Engine used in this sim. I have worked with the "Mods" on Cliffs of Dover Forum, but their suggestions didn't solve the problem (At least they tried). To conclude, either this sim was "over sold" to low spec system users and it will never work properly, or there is a problem that the Dev's will sort out. I do hope it is the latter, as this sim could be brilliant if it worked for low spec users.
So if you have a L-e problem, don't moan about it, get typing!!!!
Good luck
Vonte JS109
Ataros
10-21-2011, 03:55 PM
Try SSAO-Off. You did not mention land-shading settings. Try low.
But in your case the problem is probably a 32-bit OS. They were less stable from the very release.
Reinstall all the programs from the \redist\ folder under steam.
Did you send crash-dumps to luthier during beta2?
Some people who sent many dumps reported that their problems were fixed in release version (no crushes any more). So do it now if you did not back then.
If you ever experience a crash, we want to see your crash dump! There is a
Cppcrash Folder under your main game install
([Program Files]\Steam\steamapps\common\il-2 sturmovik cliffs of dover)
Which contains a .dmp file for each game crash.
We’re very interested in those. Please forward them to
ishevchenko (at) 1cpublishing.eu
along with your system specs and the description of what you were doing at the time of the crash.
NOTE: we will be looking at all your crash dumps, but I may not necessarily be able to answer general questions or suggestions (while I do read them all)
Vonte
10-21-2011, 05:51 PM
Try SSAO-Off. You did not mention land-shading settings. Try low.
But in your case the problem is probably a 32-bit OS. They were less stable from the very release.
Reinstall all the programs from the \redist\ folder under steam.
Did you send crash-dumps to luthier during beta2?
Some people who sent many dumps reported that their problems were fixed in release version (no crushes any more). So do it now if you did not back then.
Thanks for your prompt reply Ataros
I haven't sent crash dump files as I wasn't sure where they are in my program files. The only file I see is one called 'dumps' under Steam files, not in Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\il-2 sturmovik cliffs of dover. In this file are files starting with: assert_launcher.exe_20111014171033_1.dmp plus another 18 similar files in the 400-530KB range. Already done the\redist\ bit, even downloaded DotNet from MS because posters stated this was more up to date. Being 6 months younger than BoB, computer skills are not my strongest subject. So if you could "hold my hand", and guide me through sending these files, it would be most helpful. I don't hold up much hope for a successful outcome though, if what you say proves to be true about 32 bit OS.
Kind regards
Vonte
Alpine
10-21-2011, 10:22 PM
I reinstalled everything under the redist folder the game now launches however I had to back out manually because "the launcher is not responding" message came up.
Windows 7 32 bit nvidia 9800 GT.
Vonte
10-22-2011, 09:06 AM
I reinstalled everything under the redist folder the game now launches however I had to back out manually because "the launcher is not responding" message came up.
Windows 7 32 bit nvidia 9800 GT.
Looks as if you've got the dreaded 32 Bit OS. Keep watching this thread, you never know, we sufferers may get an answer from the Dev's.:confused:
Regards Vonte
NLS61
10-23-2011, 10:09 AM
http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showthread.php?p=353187#post353187
wormeaten
10-24-2011, 08:10 PM
Nothing of this above is not work for me and I'm pissed.
I buy this game to play with my friends and now I can't play MP at all.
I already have this game for more than a month and didn't fly nothing but SP missions and I don't want that. I want to join my friends on line.
intel Q6600
ATI HD 6870
4 Gb RAM
windows 7 32
settings in medium
NLS61
10-27-2011, 07:12 AM
Nothing of this above is not work for me and I'm pissed.
I buy this game to play with my friends and now I can't play MP at all.
I already have this game for more than a month and didn't fly nothing but SP missions and I don't want that. I want to join my friends on line.
intel Q6600
ATI HD 6870
4 Gb RAM
windows 7 32
settings in medium
I think SNAFU
Megahurt
10-27-2011, 08:32 AM
I turned off the trees and set the terrain to low and the crashes have been limited to when im switching from plane to plane or exiring a test mission from the editor.
It leads me to believe its related to the detail settings being too much for your rig.
Just a thought.
xp 3.0 dual core
3 gigs ram
1 gig 4600 ati card
i know i know...a steam engine. :(
Insuber
10-27-2011, 09:19 AM
I didn't have any crashes before, but after the last patch I experience regular freeze/CTD after some time playing online (1 h - 1,5 h). It is clearly a memory issue, because prior to the crashes the RAM gets more and more filled up, and when it reaches at 6.5 GB / 80% of use the game crashes. Immediately after killing Launcher.exe, the RAM frees up, down to the usual 20-25%.
wormeaten
10-28-2011, 02:11 AM
I turned off the trees and set the terrain to low and the crashes have been limited to when im switching from plane to plane or exiring a test mission from the editor.
It leads me to believe its related to the detail settings being too much for your rig.
Just a thought.
xp 3.0 dual core
3 gigs ram
1 gig 4600 ati card
i know i know...a steam engine. :(
Its working in single players perfectly with average more than 50fps so hardware is match.
And I found similar solution with turning off the game.
When I don't start game it is not crashing at all and that is the only case when its not pissing me off. :mad:
Is that only solution given to us?
Foo'bar
11-01-2011, 03:53 PM
putting cheesehawk to your ignore list could help as well. At least it wouldn't hurt ;)
Faucon
11-02-2011, 12:58 PM
Problem: When I try to join a server with more than 10 players in, I've got the launcher.exe failure just after the loading of the map. On lighter servers, it depends. Sometimes I can play half an hour, maximum. Sometimes it freeze when there is action around me (planes dogfighting and shooting). Sometimes, just with one plane around, on a little map, it's falling under 1fps, and a minut later... You know.
System: AMD 4 x 3.1Ghz
Geforce GTX 460 1Mo
4 Go RAM
Directx 11
Graphics Settings:
1366 x 768
Aircraft moddeling .................... FULL
Buildings ................................ LOW (quantity and quality)
Forest ................................... LOW
Landscape ............................. MEDIUM
Landscape shadows ................. LOW
Effects .................................. FULL
Damages modelling ................... MEDIUM
Roads, shadows and grass ........ ON
SSAO .................................... OFF
VSYNC .................................. ON
Epileptic filter ........................ .OFF
I really hope it'll be fixed by next patch, because this issue waste almost all the pleasure :/ It's very frustrating.
Vonte
11-02-2011, 02:05 PM
Hi Faucon
Exactly the same here, except before the last update I could at least get onto "Historical" servers. Send all your screen dumps to the Dev's, I now make that my daily contribution to get L-e sorted out. You might like to try Game Booster 3, it's a "freeby". What this program does is to shut down non essential programs whilst in games. I have noted 10-15 fps improvements. If it does nothing, it helps you to get golng again after a L-e failure. For your first try of GB3, don't forget to set a restore point. I and my squad members have not had problems, but you never know!!
Regards
Vonte
Faucon
11-03-2011, 12:25 PM
Thx, but it's still crashing all the time. For the moment I (try to) play COD and BF3. I've never EVER left a game because I had enough of it. Games are crashing, all the time, again and over again, every 10-15min approximatly, sometimes less. I know it's not the point here, but I'm so frustrated and annoyed by this...
I've tried playing COD in 1024x768 (window mode). Still crashing, all the time.... Something is seriously wrong with my PC probably, but I really dont know where.
But it seems, for both games, that I'm not the only one.
Vonte
11-03-2011, 03:43 PM
Thx, but it's still crashing all the time. For the moment I (try to) play COD and BF3. I've never EVER left a game because I had enough of it. Games are crashing, all the time, again and over again, every 10-15min approximatly, sometimes less. I know it's not the point here, but I'm so frustrated and annoyed by this...
I've tried playing COD in 1024x768 (window mode). Still crashing, all the time.... Something is seriously wrong with my PC probably, but I really dont know where.
But it seems, for both games, that I'm not the only one.
It's all a case of balance. Before I crash out with L-e, the sim is bloody good. It usually crashes when I'm in a kill situation. I agree L-e is not so prevalent when few people are on the server. I usually fly in Island of Doom servers that have AI aircraft and fly on my own with little problem. Another thing you can do is, fly single missions on site seeing flights, at least you keep your hand in at flying in Cod. Let's hope the Dev's have suckers like us in mind when the next patch comes out!!
Regards Vonte
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