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NOLF2 wont run...
24.08.02 at 17:39:20
 
I can't get the teaser demo to run on my v5, useing win98se, amigamerlin drivers....
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Re: NOLF2 wont run...
Reply #1 - 24.08.02 at 21:55:27
 
I've given my Ideas via Mail, but for all others to see as well, here as well :
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The contained readme states the following Minimum Requirements :

1- 32MB Card
2- DirectX8.1 compatible Driver
3- Hardware T&L

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This leaves Voodoo4 and Voodoo5 only...

(2)
No 3dfx Driver to date has proven to be fully DirectX 8.1 compilant, if a Game's 3D Engine did thorough testing before initializing...

Possible Solution :
3D Analyzer ( http://www.tommti-systems.de )

During my testing with Alpha Level Versions of 3D Analyzer, it has proven to be able to successfully mask any 3dfx Driver as fully DirectX8.1 compilant and compatible.
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Since my participation in testing/enhancing this Tool has ceased, however, there's no guarantee the released Versions after those tests can still do the same.
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(3)
Hardware T&L can be achieved via Geometry Assist = Enable in the Driver's advanced Direct3D Options.
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Yet, this is DirectX7 T&L only, doesn't work with Win2000/WinXP, and is emulation only (might not work 100% correct).
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The more promising way is again 3D Analyzer, as it is able to mask the 3dfx Driver as fully DirectX8.1 Hardware T&L capable (Pure HW T&L).

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However, I'm aware of no testing or Results of the use of 3D Analyzer with NOLF2....

Therefor, this is left to Trial & Error, to find out.

Bottom line is, that (presenly), there is no other way existing besides 3D Analyzer to meet these Minimum Requirements...

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Reply #2 - 24.08.02 at 22:21:40
 
Tried the 3d analyser no luck so far Cry
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Reply #3 - 24.08.02 at 22:23:06
 
Hm, so what exact Error or Error Message are you getting ?

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Reply #4 - 25.08.02 at 04:23:57
 
No matter what setting I use in the analyzer I keep crashing back to the desktop.....The game will run until I click on play and then it crashes  Sad.
By the way I had to force 32bit in D3D in the tools or I can't select a screen resolution.
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Reply #5 - 26.08.02 at 08:35:52
 
Hm...

Very strange, but it might very well be, 3D Analyzer won't make NOLF2 run.

Since it's also an early Teaser, and not even a Demo yet, chances are, it's still underdeveloped...

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Reply #6 - 26.08.02 at 22:11:13
 
Okidok, I've gotten hold of a copy.

Using Win98SE, Voodoo5 (1.04.00 Driver), it will indeed not run...

Trying to start a Game will crash right back to Desktop Tongue

3D Analyzer usage results in an Error Message right when trying to Load the Game...

Really looks like a classic No-Go Sad

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Reply #7 - 26.09.02 at 04:39:30
 
The just released version of the 3DAnalyser WORKS Smiley for the Ohio teaser demo. Am now going to try the full demo. Will keep you posted. This is on a v5 win98se and "new world view" x3dfx drivers.
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Reply #8 - 26.09.02 at 19:25:17
 
Another update... The official NOLF2 demo also works Wink.
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Reply #9 - 27.09.02 at 13:10:11
 

What about the V3 ? Has some tested it with/without 3danalyzer.
And are ther any differences between the demo and the full game ?

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Reply #10 - 28.09.02 at 23:42:45
 
I've heard it works now with the latest Version (V1.52).

NOLF2 is now explicitly mentioned in the ReadMe of 3D Analayzer, so I guess they optimized it with this Game in mind Smiley

Still, I don't know if that's valid with Voodoo3 as well...

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