Date: 10/31/12 Time: 23:51:21 -------------------------------------------------------------- Build 227 Steam initialized Render Device: AMD Radeon HD 6900 Series (8.17.10.1151) Error: Couldn't open file 'fonts/arial_15.fnt' Error: Couldn't open file 'shaders/screen.fx' Sound Device: Speakers (2- High Definition Audio Device) stereo Record Device: Microphone (2- High Definition Audio Device) Error: Couldn't open file 'fonts/arial_15.fnt' Error: Couldn't open file 'shaders/screen.fx' Error: Local mod 'explore' doesn't exist Error: Couldn't load 'game_setup.xml'
This is how is looks when i get ingame before crash : <a href="http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=slqryf&s=6" target="_blank">pic 1</a> <a href="http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=33mx7b8&s=6" target="_blank">pic 2 </a>
I've tried the steps in here to include reinstalling and it doesn't work. Still crashes.
This is most frustrating because the game worked flawlessly last week, but it's crashfest today.
Date: 10/31/12 Time: 22:28:09 -------------------------------------------------------------- Build 227 Steam initialized Render Device: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 SE (9.18.13.602) Sound Device: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio) stereo Record Device: Microphone (Realtek High Definition Audio) Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json Loading config://FavoriteServers.json Main Menu Initialized at Version: 227 Connecting to server 66.135.63.116:27115 Client : 0.000000 : Loading VM Client Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json Loading config://FavoriteServers.json Loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level' Finished loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level' Predict : 0.000000 : Loading VM Predict Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/male/male_special_v1_spec.dds' (invalid format) Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/exosuit/exosuit_spec.dds' (invalid format) Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/exosuit/minigun_view.dds' (invalid format) Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/exosuit/minigun_view_normal.dds' (invalid format) Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/exosuit/minigun_view_spec.dds' (invalid format) shaders/ExoView.surface_shader:1232 : ID3DXEffectCompiler::CompileEffect: There was an error compiling expression ID3DXEffectCompiler: Compilation failed
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/ExoView.surface_shader' for material 'models/marine/exosuit/exosuit_view.material'
Log part 2
Date: 10/31/12 Time: 22:45:58 -------------------------------------------------------------- Build 227 Steam initialized Render Device: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 SE (9.18.13.602) Sound Device: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio) stereo Record Device: Microphone (Realtek High Definition Audio) Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json Loading config://FavoriteServers.json Main Menu Initialized at Version: 227 Connected to Steam servers Downloading mods Finished downloading and installing mods Mounting mod from F:/Steam/steamapps/common/Natural Selection 2/explore Connecting to server 127.0.0.1:27015 Server : 0.000000 : Loading VM Server Client connecting (127.0.0.1) Loading config://ServerConfig.json Loading config://ServerAdmin.json Loading config://BannedPlayers.json Loading config://MapCycle.json Loading config://ConsistencyConfig.json Hashed 1 game_setup.xml files for consistency Hashed 674 *.lua files for consistency Hashed 32 *.fx files for consistency Hashed 13 *.screenfx files for consistency Hashed 90 *.surface_shader files for consistency Hashed 3 *.fxh files for consistency Hashed 2 *.render_setup files for consistency Hashed 2 *.shader_template files for consistency Loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level' Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache! Finished loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level' Server : 0.049524 : Hive not attached to tech point Server : 0.049524 : Hive not attached to tech point Server : 0.049524 : Hive not attached to tech point Downloading mods Finished downloading and installing mods Mounting mod from F:/Steam/steamapps/common/Natural Selection 2/explore Client : 0.000000 : Loading VM Client Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json Loading config://FavoriteServers.json Client : 0.000000 : Explore Mode enabled. Type reset_help in console to reset all help widgets. Type speed <number> to speed or slow world (speed 1 default). Loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level' Finished loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level' Predict : 0.000000 : Loading VM Predict Error: IDirect3DDevice9::CreateVertexBuffer 352400 bytes failed (Out of video memory)
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/marine_buy_bigicons.dds' (invalid format) Chat All - |WZ| HideNSeek: Hmm Chat All - |WZ| HideNSeek: build another base or whatever Error: Invalid format for resource 'fonts/agencyfb_smaller_bordered_0.png' Chat Team 1 - Mc Confusing: an armory pls Chat All - Talthan: Yeah, you marines should get another base up. Chat All - Talthan: You're right, hide. Chat All - Talthan: Btw, use y for team chat, instead of T. Error: Couldn't load 'models/alien/lerk/lerk_view_spike_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Tried reinstalling through steam, tried to delete the ns2 folder in the appdata, then deleting the shaders in Natural Selection 2 / ns2 / shaders and then verifying the cache / redownloading the files.
Didn't work. I play for about 10-20 minutes, all fun and stuff, then it gives me that error report thing.
I didn't buy a full game to get an alpha, now did I.. I'll just try it with win7 64 bit
Well, did everything above and still can't get over the log.txt problem
4gb ram core2duo E8400 3.00Ghz
Date: 11/01/12 Time: 10:13:34 -------------------------------------------------------------- Build 227 Steam initialized Render Device: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti (7.14.10.304) Sound Device: Altavoces (3- USB Multi-Channel Audio Device) 5.1 Record Device: Micrófono (3- USB Multi-Channel Audio Device) Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json Loading config://FavoriteServers.json Main Menu Initialized at Version: 227 Error: Unrecognized key name '' Error: Unrecognized key name '' Connecting to server 199.19.99.68:27015 Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json Loading config://FavoriteServers.json Main Menu Initialized at Version: 227 Connecting to server 206.217.143.103:28715 Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json Loading config://FavoriteServers.json Main Menu Initialized at Version: 227 Connecting to server 50.97.95.130:27115 Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json Loading config://FavoriteServers.json Main Menu Initialized at Version: 227 Connecting to server 68.232.161.103:27015 Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json Loading config://FavoriteServers.json Main Menu Initialized at Version: 227 Connecting to server 69.162.82.210:27018 Client : 0.000000 : Loading VM Client Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json Loading config://FavoriteServers.json Loading 'maps/ns2_docking.level' Error: Couldn't open file '' Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/docking_baggagescreens_01.model' Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/docking_plants_test.model' Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/docking_plants_test.model' Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/docking_tram_01.model' Error: Couldn't open file 'materials/descent/descent_floor_01_a.material' Error: Couldn't open file 'materials/descent/descent_floor_01_a.material' Error: Couldn't open file 'materials/descent/descent_floor_01_a.material' Error: Couldn't open file 'materials/descent/descent_floor_01_a.material' Error: No shader specified for material 'materials/descent/descent_floor_01_a.material' Finished loading 'maps/ns2_docking.level' Predict : 0.000000 : Loading VM Predict Error: Couldn't open file 'models/.material' Error: No shader specified for material 'models/.material' Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/descent/docking_tram_03.material' Error: No shader specified for material 'models/props/descent/docking_tram_03.material' Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/descent/docking_tram_02.material' Error: No shader specified for material 'models/props/descent/docking_tram_02.material' Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/docking_shower_towelrack3.model' Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/shower_test.model' Error: Couldn't load 'models/props/docking/docking_fuelcar_spec.dds' (invalid format) Error: Couldn't load 'models/props/refinery/refinery_wallmods_14_spec.dds' (invalid format) Error: IDirect3DDevice9::CreateVertexBuffer 351920 bytes failed (Out of video memory)
Have tried all the steps mentioned by Op, in the correct order (bar delete and reinstallation) and still no joy. Using lowest GPU settings with 1900x1200 resolution.
This is the error log if it helps. AMD Phenom X3 720 2.6Ghz. 4Gb ram. ATI 5870 with latest drivers. Win7 Ult 32 bit.
Date: 11/01/12 Time: 20:42:44 -------------------------------------------------------------- Build 227 Steam initialized Render Device: ATI Radeon HD 5800 Series (8.17.10.1151) Sound Device: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio) stereo Record Device: Realtek Digital Input (Realtek High Definition Audio) Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json Loading config://FavoriteServers.json Main Menu Initialized at Version: 227 Error: Unrecognized key name '' Error: Unrecognized key name '' Error: Unrecognized key name '' Error: Unrecognized key name '' Error: Unrecognized key name '' Error: Unrecognized key name '' Error: Unrecognized key name '' Error: Unrecognized key name '' Error: Unrecognized key name '' Error: Unrecognized key name '' Error: Unrecognized key name '' Error: Unrecognized key name '' Error: Unrecognized key name '' Error: Unrecognized key name '' Error: Unrecognized key name '' Error: Unrecognized key name '' Error: Unrecognized key name '' Error: Unrecognized key name '' Error: Unrecognized key name '' Error: Unrecognized key name '' Error: Unrecognized key name '' Error: Unrecognized key name '' Error: Unrecognized key name '' Connecting to server 118.127.1.16:27015 Client : 0.000000 : Loading VM Client Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json Loading config://FavoriteServers.json Loading 'maps/ns2_docking.level' Error: Couldn't open file '' Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/docking_baggagescreens_01.model' Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/docking_plants_test.model' Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/docking_plants_test.model' Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/docking_tram_01.model' Error: Couldn't open file 'materials/descent/descent_floor_01_a.material' Error: Couldn't open file 'materials/descent/descent_floor_01_a.material' Error: Couldn't open file 'materials/descent/descent_floor_01_a.material' Error: Couldn't open file 'materials/descent/descent_floor_01_a.material' Error: No shader specified for material 'materials/descent/descent_floor_01_a.material' Finished loading 'maps/ns2_docking.level' Predict : 0.000000 : Loading VM Predict Error: Couldn't open file 'models/.material' Error: No shader specified for material 'models/.material' Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/descent/docking_tram_03.material' Error: No shader specified for material 'models/props/descent/docking_tram_03.material' Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/descent/docking_tram_02.material' Error: No shader specified for material 'models/props/descent/docking_tram_02.material' Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/docking_shower_towelrack3.model' Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/shower_test.model' Error: Couldn't open file '' shaders/GUIWavyNoMask.surface_shader:136 : ID3DXEffectCompiler::CompileEffect: There was an error compiling expression ID3DXEffectCompiler: Compilation failed
How will we even know if it's out? That is, if you go afk, steam is running, the patch auto-downloads, then you come back, you may never know it patched. There is nothing in update history if you right click NS2 in Steam. In fact, you have to look real hard to find evidence of the patch last night that added the deluxe edition stuff, and I still don't know what that patch did besides that stuff, if it did anything at all.
<!--quoteo(post=2005421:date=Nov 1 2012, 08:02 PM:name=Leto Atreides II)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Leto Atreides II @ Nov 1 2012, 08:02 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2005421"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->How will we even know if it's out? That is, if you go afk, steam is running, the patch auto-downloads, then you come back, you may never know it patched. There is nothing in update history if you right click NS2 in Steam. In fact, you have to look real hard to find evidence of the patch last night that added the deluxe edition stuff, and I still don't know what that patch did besides that stuff, if it did anything at all.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> If steam doesnt restart, it will say "1 item complete" at the botom. if you click it it will show you what the download is for
Yup Yup still getting a Black Screen of Death. I have been waiting for NS2 for years and years. Kinda always in the back of my head. Wish I could satisfy being this close and all.
<!--quoteo(post=2005860:date=Nov 1 2012, 09:55 PM:name=Whosat)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Whosat @ Nov 1 2012, 09:55 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2005860"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->BeerCan, are you still getting this with the latest patch? Could you try reinstalling the game? (:<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I have re-installed the game with the latest patchl; to no avail.
<!--quoteo(post=2005901:date=Nov 2 2012, 06:39 AM:name=BeerCan)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BeerCan @ Nov 2 2012, 06:39 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2005901"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I have re-installed the game with the latest patchl; to no avail.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Sorry to hear that. Does following the steps in the <a href="http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=122598&view=findpost&p=2002304" target="_blank">first post</a> make any difference? I'm thinking reinstalling doesn't clean out the stuff in %appdata%. Also, if it still occurs, could you be so kind to post the contents of %appdata%\Natural Selection 2\log.txt here please?
<!--quoteo(post=2006462:date=Nov 2 2012, 10:05 PM:name=oceN-shotty)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (oceN-shotty @ Nov 2 2012, 10:05 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2006462"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Same for me. The patch didn't do any difference :(
I get in to the game and can run around. But my screen is black. I see the HUD and the on top interface stuff, but the world is black.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> Have you tried the suggestions in your <a href="http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=122570&st=0&p=2002019&#entry2002019" target="_blank">thread</a>?
However, this round of trying all the different suggestions, I noticed that in the main menu there is supposed to be some graphics and not just greyish/blackish grid, so this got me thinking. wasn't there some people back in the beta with a problem that their ns was to dark. It wasn't full on black as mine. But I might just have a more sever version of theirs. I can't remember the fix for it on the top of my head, but I remember they was able to tweak something and get a fair image.
Found it: <a href="https://getsatisfaction.com/unknownworlds/topics/walls_are_slightly_transparent_and_everything_is_extremely_dark_in_fullscreen_mode#reply_3990726" target="_blank">https://getsatisfaction.com/unknownworlds/t...e#reply_3990726</a>
However not sure my thing is the same as theirs. My main menu looks a bit like that. Like super dark and what not. I don't have that graphics card type, so I don't have the same control panel. But I have tried changing things around in the nvidia control panel. Among other things "letting the 3D application decide", which was default, or not letting it decide.
<!--quoteo(post=2005975:date=Nov 1 2012, 11:54 PM:name=Zaggy)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Zaggy @ Nov 1 2012, 11:54 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2005975"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Sorry to hear that. Does following the steps in the <a href="http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=122598&view=findpost&p=2002304" target="_blank">first post</a> make any difference? I'm thinking reinstalling doesn't clean out the stuff in %appdata%. Also, if it still occurs, could you be so kind to post the contents of %appdata%\Natural Selection 2\log.txt here please?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
The log file is 45mbs. Makes it rather difficult to post online. But, here is the first few lines of it. Just FYI I have tried every fix in multi times. Also in different orders too.
Date: 11/01/12 Time: 21:31:21 -------------------------------------------------------------- Build 228 Steam initialized Render Device: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 (9.18.13.623) Error: Direct3DDevice::Unable to create default shader Error: Direct3DDevice::Unable to create screen shader Error: Direct3DDevice::Unable to create default shader Error: Direct3DDevice::Unable to create screen shader Error: Couldn't start recording (An invalid parameter was passed to this function. ) Sound Device: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio) stereo Record Device: Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json Loading config://FavoriteServers.json Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_01.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_12.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_05.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_02_trim_a.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_06.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level_alpha.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_grate_03.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_08.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_08.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/dev/dev_floor_grid.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_12.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_tram_trim_03.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_04.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_04_b.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_03.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_06.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_tram_wall_01.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_09_c.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/dev/dev_1024x1024.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level_alpha.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_grate_04.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_floor_trim_01.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_floor_mesh_02.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_11.material'
<!--quoteo(post=2006597:date=Nov 2 2012, 04:29 PM:name=BeerCan)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BeerCan @ Nov 2 2012, 04:29 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2006597"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->The log file is 45mbs. Makes it rather difficult to post online. But, here is the first few lines of it. Just FYI I have tried every fix in multi times. Also in different orders too.
Date: 11/01/12 Time: 21:31:21 -------------------------------------------------------------- Build 228 Steam initialized Render Device: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 (9.18.13.623) Error: Direct3DDevice::Unable to create default shader Error: Direct3DDevice::Unable to create screen shader Error: Direct3DDevice::Unable to create default shader Error: Direct3DDevice::Unable to create screen shader Error: Couldn't start recording (An invalid parameter was passed to this function. ) Sound Device: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio) stereo Record Device: Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json Loading config://FavoriteServers.json Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_01.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_12.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_05.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_02_trim_a.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_06.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level_alpha.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_grate_03.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_08.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_08.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/dev/dev_floor_grid.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_12.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_tram_trim_03.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_04.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_04_b.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_03.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_06.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_tram_wall_01.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_09_c.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/dev/dev_1024x1024.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level_alpha.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_grate_04.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_floor_trim_01.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_floor_mesh_02.material' Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_11.material'<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
That would point to the shaders being corrupted. Try deleting your Steam\SteamApps\common\Natural Selection 2\ns2\shaders folder and then "verify integrity of game cache" in Steam if you haven't already.
i keep getting could not establish connection with server on every server but my friend joins the server i tell him to and all the sudden i can join
Build 228 Steam initialized Render Device: ATI Radeon HD 5670 (8.17.10.1140) Sound Device: Speakers (2- Realtek High Definition Audio) stereo Record Device: Microphone (2- Realtek High Definition Audio) Error: Mod wasn't available Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json Loading config://FavoriteServers.json Main Menu Initialized at Version: 228 Starting download of 'NS2Stats (build 228)' Mod 'NS2Stats (build 228)' installed Connecting to server 206.217.143.103:28815 Mounting mod from C:/Users/Zakk/AppData/Roaming/Natural Selection 2/Workshop/m5fd7a38_1351865779 Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json Loading config://FavoriteServers.json Main Menu Initialized at Version: 228 Connecting to server 85.236.101.251:28415 Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json Loading config://FavoriteServers.json Main Menu Initialized at Version: 228 Connecting to server 74.122.197.237:27015 Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json Loading config://FavoriteServers.json Main Menu Initialized at Version: 228
i've done everything that is listed on these forums and went to google found people with same problem tried all the solutions there and still nothing
<!--quoteo(post=2006724:date=Nov 2 2012, 05:36 PM:name=ninjar)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ninjar @ Nov 2 2012, 05:36 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2006724"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->i keep getting could not establish connection with server on every server but my friend joins the server i tell him to and all the sudden i can join
Build 228 Steam initialized Render Device: ATI Radeon HD 5670 (8.17.10.1140) Sound Device: Speakers (2- Realtek High Definition Audio) stereo Record Device: Microphone (2- Realtek High Definition Audio) Error: Mod wasn't available Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json Loading config://FavoriteServers.json Main Menu Initialized at Version: 228 Starting download of 'NS2Stats (build 228)' Mod 'NS2Stats (build 228)' installed Connecting to server 206.217.143.103:28815 Mounting mod from C:/Users/Zakk/AppData/Roaming/Natural Selection 2/Workshop/m5fd7a38_1351865779 Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json Loading config://FavoriteServers.json Main Menu Initialized at Version: 228 Connecting to server 85.236.101.251:28415 Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json Loading config://FavoriteServers.json Main Menu Initialized at Version: 228 Connecting to server 74.122.197.237:27015 Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json Loading config://FavoriteServers.json Main Menu Initialized at Version: 228
i've done everything that is listed on these forums and went to google found people with same problem tried all the solutions there and still nothing<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Could you try if disabling the mod makes any difference?
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Date: 10/31/12
Time: 23:51:21
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Build 227
Steam initialized
Render Device: AMD Radeon HD 6900 Series (8.17.10.1151)
Error: Couldn't open file 'fonts/arial_15.fnt'
Error: Couldn't open file 'shaders/screen.fx'
Sound Device: Speakers (2- High Definition Audio Device) stereo
Record Device: Microphone (2- High Definition Audio Device)
Error: Couldn't open file 'fonts/arial_15.fnt'
Error: Couldn't open file 'shaders/screen.fx'
Error: Local mod 'explore' doesn't exist
Error: Couldn't load 'game_setup.xml'
This is how is looks when i get ingame before crash :
<a href="http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=slqryf&s=6" target="_blank">pic 1</a>
<a href="http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=33mx7b8&s=6" target="_blank">pic 2 </a>
Most gfx options were disabled
These are my specs :
I5 2500k oc 4.0ghz
4gb ram
Hd6950 dc2 2gb
win 7 64bit
32 bit Windows here, it seems like that's the common thread with this issue.
We're just going to have to wait for a fix on this one I think.
This is most frustrating because the game worked flawlessly last week, but it's crashfest today.
Date: 10/31/12
Time: 22:28:09
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Build 227
Steam initialized
Render Device: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 SE (9.18.13.602)
Sound Device: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio) stereo
Record Device: Microphone (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 227
Connecting to server 66.135.63.116:27115
Client : 0.000000 : Loading VM Client
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level'
Finished loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level'
Predict : 0.000000 : Loading VM Predict
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/male/male_special_v1_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/exosuit/exosuit_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/exosuit/minigun_view.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/exosuit/minigun_view_normal.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/marine/exosuit/minigun_view_spec.dds' (invalid format)
shaders/ExoView.surface_shader:1232 : ID3DXEffectCompiler::CompileEffect: There was an error compiling expression
ID3DXEffectCompiler: Compilation failed
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/ExoView.surface_shader' for material 'models/marine/exosuit/exosuit_view.material'
Log part 2
Date: 10/31/12
Time: 22:45:58
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Build 227
Steam initialized
Render Device: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 SE (9.18.13.602)
Sound Device: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio) stereo
Record Device: Microphone (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 227
Connected to Steam servers
Downloading mods
Finished downloading and installing mods
Mounting mod from F:/Steam/steamapps/common/Natural Selection 2/explore
Connecting to server 127.0.0.1:27015
Server : 0.000000 : Loading VM Server
Client connecting (127.0.0.1)
Loading config://ServerConfig.json
Loading config://ServerAdmin.json
Loading config://BannedPlayers.json
Loading config://MapCycle.json
Loading config://ConsistencyConfig.json
Hashed 1 game_setup.xml files for consistency
Hashed 674 *.lua files for consistency
Hashed 32 *.fx files for consistency
Hashed 13 *.screenfx files for consistency
Hashed 90 *.surface_shader files for consistency
Hashed 3 *.fxh files for consistency
Hashed 2 *.render_setup files for consistency
Hashed 2 *.shader_template files for consistency
Loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level'
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Error: Failed to add an obstacle - no tile cache!
Finished loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level'
Server : 0.049524 : Hive not attached to tech point
Server : 0.049524 : Hive not attached to tech point
Server : 0.049524 : Hive not attached to tech point
Downloading mods
Finished downloading and installing mods
Mounting mod from F:/Steam/steamapps/common/Natural Selection 2/explore
Client : 0.000000 : Loading VM Client
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Client : 0.000000 : Explore Mode enabled. Type reset_help in console to reset all help widgets. Type speed <number> to speed or slow world (speed 1 default).
Loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level'
Finished loading 'maps/ns2_summit.level'
Predict : 0.000000 : Loading VM Predict
Error: IDirect3DDevice9::CreateVertexBuffer 352400 bytes failed (Out of video memory)
Both the Alpha and Beta has worked fine for me without issue. This problem occurred after the release I'm afraid.
(If you think it will help with yalls efforts to reproduce the errors I can post my DxDiag.txt as well)
//Neco
1600x900 / everything low or off
Last few lines of my log:
Error: Couldn't load 'ui/marine_buy_bigicons.dds' (invalid format)
Chat All - |WZ| HideNSeek: Hmm
Chat All - |WZ| HideNSeek: build another base or whatever
Error: Invalid format for resource 'fonts/agencyfb_smaller_bordered_0.png'
Chat Team 1 - Mc Confusing: an armory pls
Chat All - Talthan: Yeah, you marines should get another base up.
Chat All - Talthan: You're right, hide.
Chat All - Talthan: Btw, use y for team chat, instead of T.
Error: Couldn't load 'models/alien/lerk/lerk_view_spike_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Tried reinstalling through steam, tried to delete the ns2 folder in the appdata, then deleting the shaders in Natural Selection 2 / ns2 / shaders and then verifying the cache / redownloading the files.
Didn't work. I play for about 10-20 minutes, all fun and stuff, then it gives me that error report thing.
I didn't buy a full game to get an alpha, now did I.. I'll just try it with win7 64 bit
4gb ram
core2duo E8400 3.00Ghz
Date: 11/01/12
Time: 10:13:34
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Build 227
Steam initialized
Render Device: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti (7.14.10.304)
Sound Device: Altavoces (3- USB Multi-Channel Audio Device) 5.1
Record Device: Micrófono (3- USB Multi-Channel Audio Device)
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 227
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Connecting to server 199.19.99.68:27015
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 227
Connecting to server 206.217.143.103:28715
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 227
Connecting to server 50.97.95.130:27115
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 227
Connecting to server 68.232.161.103:27015
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 227
Connecting to server 69.162.82.210:27018
Client : 0.000000 : Loading VM Client
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Loading 'maps/ns2_docking.level'
Error: Couldn't open file ''
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/docking_baggagescreens_01.model'
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/docking_plants_test.model'
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/docking_plants_test.model'
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/docking_tram_01.model'
Error: Couldn't open file 'materials/descent/descent_floor_01_a.material'
Error: Couldn't open file 'materials/descent/descent_floor_01_a.material'
Error: Couldn't open file 'materials/descent/descent_floor_01_a.material'
Error: Couldn't open file 'materials/descent/descent_floor_01_a.material'
Error: No shader specified for material 'materials/descent/descent_floor_01_a.material'
Finished loading 'maps/ns2_docking.level'
Predict : 0.000000 : Loading VM Predict
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/.material'
Error: No shader specified for material 'models/.material'
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/descent/docking_tram_03.material'
Error: No shader specified for material 'models/props/descent/docking_tram_03.material'
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/descent/docking_tram_02.material'
Error: No shader specified for material 'models/props/descent/docking_tram_02.material'
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/docking_shower_towelrack3.model'
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/shower_test.model'
Error: Couldn't load 'models/props/docking/docking_fuelcar_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: Couldn't load 'models/props/refinery/refinery_wallmods_14_spec.dds' (invalid format)
Error: IDirect3DDevice9::CreateVertexBuffer 351920 bytes failed (Out of video memory)
Remove \steamapps\common\natural selection 2\<b>ns2</b>\shaders
(note the ns2 folder before shaders)
Then revalidate the game cache
Natural Selection 2 â€@NS2
Update on pre-cacheing bug: We have found it and are currently nailing it to the wall. Expect patch soon!
they found it! THANK YOU ODIN!!!!
This is the error log if it helps.
AMD Phenom X3 720 2.6Ghz. 4Gb ram. ATI 5870 with latest drivers. Win7 Ult 32 bit.
Date: 11/01/12
Time: 20:42:44
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Build 227
Steam initialized
Render Device: ATI Radeon HD 5800 Series (8.17.10.1151)
Sound Device: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio) stereo
Record Device: Realtek Digital Input (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 227
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Error: Unrecognized key name ''
Connecting to server 118.127.1.16:27015
Client : 0.000000 : Loading VM Client
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Loading 'maps/ns2_docking.level'
Error: Couldn't open file ''
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/docking_baggagescreens_01.model'
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/docking_plants_test.model'
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/docking_plants_test.model'
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/docking_tram_01.model'
Error: Couldn't open file 'materials/descent/descent_floor_01_a.material'
Error: Couldn't open file 'materials/descent/descent_floor_01_a.material'
Error: Couldn't open file 'materials/descent/descent_floor_01_a.material'
Error: Couldn't open file 'materials/descent/descent_floor_01_a.material'
Error: No shader specified for material 'materials/descent/descent_floor_01_a.material'
Finished loading 'maps/ns2_docking.level'
Predict : 0.000000 : Loading VM Predict
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/.material'
Error: No shader specified for material 'models/.material'
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/descent/docking_tram_03.material'
Error: No shader specified for material 'models/props/descent/docking_tram_03.material'
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/descent/docking_tram_02.material'
Error: No shader specified for material 'models/props/descent/docking_tram_02.material'
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/docking_shower_towelrack3.model'
Error: Couldn't open file 'models/props/docking/shower_test.model'
Error: Couldn't open file ''
shaders/GUIWavyNoMask.surface_shader:136 : ID3DXEffectCompiler::CompileEffect: There was an error compiling expression
ID3DXEffectCompiler: Compilation failed
<a href="https://twitter.com/NS2/status/264034874799845377" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/NS2/status/264034874799845377</a>
If steam doesnt restart, it will say "1 item complete" at the botom. if you click it it will show you what the download is for
Could you try reinstalling the game? (:
Could you try reinstalling the game? (:<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I have re-installed the game with the latest patchl; to no avail.
Sorry to hear that.
Does following the steps in the <a href="http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=122598&view=findpost&p=2002304" target="_blank">first post</a> make any difference?
I'm thinking reinstalling doesn't clean out the stuff in %appdata%.
Also, if it still occurs, could you be so kind to post the contents of %appdata%\Natural Selection 2\log.txt here please?
I get in to the game and can run around. But my screen is black. I see the HUD and the on top interface stuff, but the world is black.
I get in to the game and can run around. But my screen is black. I see the HUD and the on top interface stuff, but the world is black.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Have you tried the suggestions in your <a href="http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=122570&st=0&p=2002019&#entry2002019" target="_blank">thread</a>?
Several times over :/
However, this round of trying all the different suggestions, I noticed that in the main menu there is supposed to be some graphics and not just greyish/blackish grid, so this got me thinking. wasn't there some people back in the beta with a problem that their ns was to dark. It wasn't full on black as mine. But I might just have a more sever version of theirs. I can't remember the fix for it on the top of my head, but I remember they was able to tweak something and get a fair image.
brb gonna see if I can find it :)
However not sure my thing is the same as theirs. My main menu looks a bit like that. Like super dark and what not.
I don't have that graphics card type, so I don't have the same control panel. But I have tried changing things around in the nvidia control panel. Among other things "letting the 3D application decide", which was default, or not letting it decide.
Does following the steps in the <a href="http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=122598&view=findpost&p=2002304" target="_blank">first post</a> make any difference?
I'm thinking reinstalling doesn't clean out the stuff in %appdata%.
Also, if it still occurs, could you be so kind to post the contents of %appdata%\Natural Selection 2\log.txt here please?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
The log file is 45mbs. Makes it rather difficult to post online. But, here is the first few lines of it. Just FYI I have tried every fix in multi times. Also in different orders too.
Date: 11/01/12
Time: 21:31:21
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Build 228
Steam initialized
Render Device: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 (9.18.13.623)
Error: Direct3DDevice::Unable to create default shader
Error: Direct3DDevice::Unable to create screen shader
Error: Direct3DDevice::Unable to create default shader
Error: Direct3DDevice::Unable to create screen shader
Error: Couldn't start recording (An invalid parameter was passed to this function. )
Sound Device: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio) stereo
Record Device:
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_01.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_12.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_05.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_02_trim_a.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_06.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level_alpha.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_grate_03.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_08.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_08.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/dev/dev_floor_grid.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_12.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_tram_trim_03.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_04.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_04_b.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_03.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_06.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_tram_wall_01.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_09_c.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/dev/dev_1024x1024.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level_alpha.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_grate_04.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_floor_trim_01.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_floor_mesh_02.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_11.material'
Date: 11/01/12
Time: 21:31:21
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Build 228
Steam initialized
Render Device: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 (9.18.13.623)
Error: Direct3DDevice::Unable to create default shader
Error: Direct3DDevice::Unable to create screen shader
Error: Direct3DDevice::Unable to create default shader
Error: Direct3DDevice::Unable to create screen shader
Error: Couldn't start recording (An invalid parameter was passed to this function. )
Sound Device: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio) stereo
Record Device:
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_01.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_12.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_05.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_02_trim_a.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_06.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level_alpha.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_grate_03.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_08.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_08.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/dev/dev_floor_grid.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_12.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_tram_trim_03.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_04.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_04_b.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_03.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_06.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_tram_wall_01.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_wall_09_c.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/dev/dev_1024x1024.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level_alpha.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_grate_04.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_floor_trim_01.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_floor_mesh_02.material'
Error: Couldn't load shader 'shaders/Level.surface_shader' for material 'materials/refinery/refinery_trim_11.material'<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
That would point to the shaders being corrupted.
Try deleting your Steam\SteamApps\common\Natural Selection 2\ns2\shaders folder and then "verify integrity of game cache" in Steam if you haven't already.
but my friend joins the server i tell him to and all the sudden i can join
Build 228
Steam initialized
Render Device: ATI Radeon HD 5670 (8.17.10.1140)
Sound Device: Speakers (2- Realtek High Definition Audio) stereo
Record Device: Microphone (2- Realtek High Definition Audio)
Error: Mod wasn't available
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 228
Starting download of 'NS2Stats (build 228)'
Mod 'NS2Stats (build 228)' installed
Connecting to server 206.217.143.103:28815
Mounting mod from C:/Users/Zakk/AppData/Roaming/Natural Selection 2/Workshop/m5fd7a38_1351865779
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 228
Connecting to server 85.236.101.251:28415
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 228
Connecting to server 74.122.197.237:27015
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 228
i've done everything that is listed on these forums and went to google found people with same problem tried all the solutions there and still nothing
but my friend joins the server i tell him to and all the sudden i can join
Build 228
Steam initialized
Render Device: ATI Radeon HD 5670 (8.17.10.1140)
Sound Device: Speakers (2- Realtek High Definition Audio) stereo
Record Device: Microphone (2- Realtek High Definition Audio)
Error: Mod wasn't available
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 228
Starting download of 'NS2Stats (build 228)'
Mod 'NS2Stats (build 228)' installed
Connecting to server 206.217.143.103:28815
Mounting mod from C:/Users/Zakk/AppData/Roaming/Natural Selection 2/Workshop/m5fd7a38_1351865779
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 228
Connecting to server 85.236.101.251:28415
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 228
Connecting to server 74.122.197.237:27015
Loading config://ConsoleBindings.json
Loading config://FavoriteServers.json
Main Menu Initialized at Version: 228
i've done everything that is listed on these forums and went to google found people with same problem tried all the solutions there and still nothing<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Could you try if disabling the mod makes any difference?