Hah! Even I'm getting CTD bugs when trying to join the servers out there. This is good, though, because at least the bug is reproducible.
For you guys crashing out still, try this:
1. Try to join a server from the in-game server browser. You'll crash.
2. Start a local game, and there's a good chance you'll be re-connected to the server you just crashed out of.
For those who are getting dedicated servers set up, please share your methods for getting it started. We don't have an official guide yet.
Thanks for being patient with us!
I was able to join games earlier, but now whenever I try:
Joining from server browser
Connecting via console
It crashes to desktop
Then, I tried creating my own game, it loads up all the way, I see a flash of the loaded map, and then it goes black and I get the windows explorer error dialog "hl2.exe had an error and needs to close" and it goes to desktop when I hit don't send.
Well, its crashing on aything that I try, ill wait for a new version or if someone finds out a way to get by this. Ive done everything that has been said so far.
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Hah! Even I'm getting CTD bugs when trying to join the servers out there. This is good, though, because at least the bug is reproducible.
For you guys crashing out still, try this:
1. Try to join a server from the in-game server browser. You'll crash.
2. Start a local game, and there's a good chance you'll be re-connected to the server you just crashed out of.
For those who are getting dedicated servers set up, please share your methods for getting it started. We don't have an official guide yet.
Thanks for being patient with us!
I was able to join games earlier, but now whenever I try:
Joining from server browser
Connecting via console
It crashes to desktop
Then, I tried creating my own game, it loads up all the way, I see a flash of the loaded map, and then it goes black and I get the windows explorer error dialog "hl2.exe had an error and needs to close" and it goes to desktop when I hit don't send.
Slapdash, why don't you compile and eventually distribute some debug builds of your DLLs and just step through until you crash? Since you're crashing on load, it shouldn't take too long, right?
Yeah, and add :27015 to what that page shows. Me and boots and some german guy and some other people just played through a whole game, we used voice via the steam community chat, which worked alright. The game just started suddenly working for me, but I can't get back in right now.
What I played of it was magnificent The collision detection around the truck is a little wonky, but after a while I got it. We had some lag spikes, but overall it played fine. Problem mainly is is that half the time it doesn't work I'll try removing HL2: DM, see if that helps.
EDIT: okay with HL2: DM removed and HDR turned off it still crashed if I tried to join from the server browser. I'll try to join from out of game now.
EDIT2: also, a lot of people are chilling in the steam community chat.
EDIT3: Joining through chat didn't work.
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edited March 2009
Someone invite me to the group. steam id is g0oseyourself
All the crash issues seem related. The dev team is going to run some tests tonight once we're out of work and the sun rises on LC's side of the planet. We may recruit some of you to help out if you're willing.
I just crashed to desktop as the truck was jumping the ravine; sorry if that was abrupt to the people playing on that server.
This game is all sorts of awesome; needs some refinement in that one cannot jump with the crates to scale small obstacles (such as the tracks at the the mine) and the fact that they can be tossed aside in combat (which should be a major no-no)
The guns need balancing; it'd be more satisfying if they did more damage, but the number of zombies would need to be upped. I'd also like to see more of the town used; the survivors and rescuers link up too soon in my opinion.
EDIT: I was missing textures (purple/black checkerboard) in the booze-room as well as on some windows. Not sure if it's on my end yet.
I'm really against making someone be stuck with the objectives. LC told me he removed collisions on the train tracks per my request but I guess he forgot that set.
Yeah, any information on setting up a dedicated server would be gladly appreciated as I really want people to enjoy this mod even though I am not that tech savvy
I just crashed to desktop as the truck was jumping the ravine; sorry if that was abrupt to the people playing on that server.
This game is all sorts of awesome; needs some refinement in that one cannot jump with the crates to scale small obstacles (such as the tracks at the the mine) and the fact that they can be tossed aside in combat (which should be a major no-no)
The guns need balancing; it'd be more satisfying if they did more damage, but the number of zombies would need to be upped. I'd also like to see more of the town used; the survivors and rescuers link up too soon in my opinion.
EDIT: I was missing textures (purple/black checkerboard) in the booze-room as well as on some windows. Not sure if it's on my end yet.
I disconnected from server at the same time. didn't CTD though.
Goose!That's me, honeyShow me the way home, honeyRegistered Userregular
edited March 2009
This message comes up at the game boot:
execing config.cfg
Can't use cheat cvar dsp_dist_max in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar dsp_dist_min in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar r_ambientfraction in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
2 CPUs, Frequency: 2.7 Ghz, Features: GenuineIntel SSE SSE2 MMX RDTSC CMOV FCMOV
GetAllManifestFiles: Unable to load maplist.txt
execing valve.rc
CModelLoader::Map_IsValid: No such map 'background01'
map load failed: background01 not found or invalid
--- Missing Vgui material vgui/gfx/vgui/crosshair
cpu speed 2666 MHz Intel
2046 MB of system RAM
cpu speed 2666 MHz Intel
2046 MB of system RAM
couldn't exec userconfig.cfg
Host_WriteConfiguration: Wrote cfg/config.cfg
couldn't exec userconfig.cfg
Host_WriteConfiguration: Wrote cfg/config.cfg
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Attempted to start a local game and crashed on Initializing Resources. WinXP SP3.
I'll definitely keep an eye on the thread to see when the kinks are worked out
I can't wait to play this!
I was able to join games earlier, but now whenever I try:
Joining from server browser
Connecting via console
It crashes to desktop
Then, I tried creating my own game, it loads up all the way, I see a flash of the loaded map, and then it goes black and I get the windows explorer error dialog "hl2.exe had an error and needs to close" and it goes to desktop when I hit don't send.
Windows XP SP3 32-bit
Rollerskatin' Zombies are everyone's best friends
IP - apparently I am a twat
edit: By the way, it would be great if anyone could connect to it and tell me how it is
botpd
Unless we're on your local network, we can't connect to that IP I'm afraid.
Woops, what should I do?
http://www.whatismyip.com/
Origin: Broncbuster
Err, but I can't configure my IP, I simply create a dedicated server and bam, that's the IP it gets.
Starting a local server and fiddled a bit, somebody joined and then left after a few seconds.
What I played of it was magnificent The collision detection around the truck is a little wonky, but after a while I got it. We had some lag spikes, but overall it played fine. Problem mainly is is that half the time it doesn't work I'll try removing HL2: DM, see if that helps.
EDIT: okay with HL2: DM removed and HDR turned off it still crashed if I tried to join from the server browser. I'll try to join from out of game now.
EDIT2: also, a lot of people are chilling in the steam community chat.
EDIT3: Joining through chat didn't work.
Tofu wrote: Here be Littleboots, destroyer of threads and master of drunkposting.
edit: lots of CTD, xp sp2, finally got to host, can't connect to servers, but crashed when loading the second map when survivors died
Vista home basic
I have installed on steam:
HL2, ep1, ep2
L4D
Portal
Synergy
TF2
Origin: Broncbuster
CTD.
Oh right, reading the rest of this topic, maybe I should put all my settings wayyyyyy down.
EDIT: Nope, set my resolution to the lowest possible, set all my graphic settings on low/off, and still no luck.
Looking forward to a fix, because this seems like a kick-ass mod.
This game is all sorts of awesome; needs some refinement in that one cannot jump with the crates to scale small obstacles (such as the tracks at the the mine) and the fact that they can be tossed aside in combat (which should be a major no-no)
The guns need balancing; it'd be more satisfying if they did more damage, but the number of zombies would need to be upped. I'd also like to see more of the town used; the survivors and rescuers link up too soon in my opinion.
EDIT: I was missing textures (purple/black checkerboard) in the booze-room as well as on some windows. Not sure if it's on my end yet.
I am working on setting up a server as well.
PSNID: DigitalX86
Nintendo ID: digitalsyn
3DS Friend Code: 5300 - 9726 - 6963
Steam: http://steamcommunity.com/id/D1G1T4LSYN/
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Grabbing through this link. I'll put it up on my dropbox for another mirror.
And I'm in the release notes! Sweet.
Congrats gentlemen. Be proud. Be very proud.
I disconnected from server at the same time. didn't CTD though.
Also, good work gents, had fun playing. Hi5.
Origin: Broncbuster
Crashing at the last 1 or 2 bars when trying to create a local server (initializing resources).
WinXP SP2 / 32bit / 2gb RAM
execing config.cfg
Can't use cheat cvar dsp_dist_max in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar dsp_dist_min in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
Can't use cheat cvar r_ambientfraction in multiplayer, unless the server has sv_cheats set to 1.
2 CPUs, Frequency: 2.7 Ghz, Features: GenuineIntel SSE SSE2 MMX RDTSC CMOV FCMOV
GetAllManifestFiles: Unable to load maplist.txt
execing valve.rc
CModelLoader::Map_IsValid: No such map 'background01'
map load failed: background01 not found or invalid
--- Missing Vgui material vgui/gfx/vgui/crosshair
cpu speed 2666 MHz Intel
2046 MB of system RAM
cpu speed 2666 MHz Intel
2046 MB of system RAM
couldn't exec userconfig.cfg
Host_WriteConfiguration: Wrote cfg/config.cfg
couldn't exec userconfig.cfg
Host_WriteConfiguration: Wrote cfg/config.cfg