Can't open game through steam.

WiseguyWiseguy Join Date: 2005-07-24 Member: 56645Members, Reinforced - Shadow
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<div class="IPBDescription">Running Bootcamp on MacBook Pro</div>Hi guys,

Can't get the game to run at all, I've tried verifying the game cache and deleting it and redownloading it with similar results.

Basically I go to open the game and it opens the small dialogue box saying 'Launching Natural Selection 2...' then nothing happens. When I try running the game through the NS2.exe file it says the application failed to initialize properly (joy!).

Also the shortcut for Natural Selection 2 which appears on my desktop comes up with no real icon and looks like a broken link (not sure if this is relevant as it still works in trying to launch the game, but with the same results).

I'm running bootcamp (windows xp) on my Macbook pro and its system info is the following:

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System Information
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Machine name: WISEGUY
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.111025-1629)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Apple Inc.
System Model: MacBookPro7,1
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel® Core™2 Duo CPU P8800 @ 2.66GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 2806MB RAM
Page File: 558MB used, 4135MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 320M
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 320M
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_08A0&SUBSYS_00C2106B&REV_A2
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0011.9682 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 3/9/2010 21:03:40, 6442624 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 3/9/2010 21:03:41, 10242848 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4BE0-11CF-0956-C92003C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x08A0
SubSys ID: 0x00C2106B
Revision ID: 0x00A2
Revision ID: 0x00A2
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
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Am I totally derping out and trying to run NS2 on a machine that's incapable? I am getting a new PC built for moi for the release of Guild Wars 2 which will be more than capable (I would imagine) of running NS2, so if that's the case it's not the end of the world.

Thanks guys,
Wiseguy
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  • WiseguyWiseguy Join Date: 2005-07-24 Member: 56645Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    bump
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  • BicsumBicsum Join Date: 2012-02-27 Member: 147596Members, Reinforced - Gold
    You won't need to get it started, as you still won't be able to play it.
    The hardware will not be able to run it properly.

    My first guess would be hardware / driver issues, though.

    I'm sorry, I can't help you more here :-/.

    ps: look at the bright side: You will have a more polished game, when you get your new rig.
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  • WiseguyWiseguy Join Date: 2005-07-24 Member: 56645Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    Ah fair does, looking forward to getting an actual PC and getting rid of this bl**dy Mac.

    Thanks for the reply dude
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  • WiseguyWiseguy Join Date: 2005-07-24 Member: 56645Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    Not bumping or anything but found a fix:

    <a href="http://techie-buzz.com/softwares/download-directx-10-for-windows-xp.html" target="_blank">Directx10 for Windows XP</a>

    Problem was XP doesnt support anything past Directx9 unless you install something like the link above.

    Either way I'm sorted and playing, despite it being on Awful graphics better something than nothing :)
    New rig arrives on Thursday so I'll see you all in game!
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  • BicsumBicsum Join Date: 2012-02-27 Member: 147596Members, Reinforced - Gold
    Looking forward to. ;)
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  • pistagepistage Join Date: 2012-04-21 Member: 150869Members
    thank you very much)) good information))
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