Can't test map - "Finished Loading 'maps/ns2_test.level"
I can't work out what I'm doing wrong; everytime I try and test my maps it just sits like this and never loads. Any ideas? I've tried making several test maps; but none seem to load.
I have deleted the NS2 local data and downloaded it again to see if it made a difference...no luck.
I have added in all of the basic entities to load the map.
Appreciate your help.
Cheers
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I have deleted the NS2 local data and downloaded it again to see if it made a difference...no luck.
I have added in all of the basic entities to load the map.
Appreciate your help.
Cheers
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That was a result of an old NS2 process still running. I killed that process off and tried again; still no luck (see below image).
How long does it generally take to load a map with two small rooms and a hallway just so I know. So far I have left this one running for about 10 minutes now. It gets to that "Finished loading map" stage in about 5 seconds and then nothing.
By the way good work on that ExtraEntitiesMod of yours; I plan on using it.....once I can load a map :)
Cheers
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It could be something simple like you have no ns2_gamerules entity. Or ready room spawn entities.
It's basic so loaded in about 10-20 seconds for me.
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I couldn't find it in in game browser till I changed the map name. that might be it.
I also created height map and overview for the map as you didn't send them with the map file. Have you created those ?
Na haven't made those before? Are they a requirement to test the map? Do you know a link you can send me on how to make them?
Thanks
I opened your map in the editor first. It all looked good. then ran the map from within spark using that tool and it open and ran fine.
Then I quit the game and tried to open it directly through the in game browser and couldn't find the map due to the capital NS2 prefix conflict.
As far as I can tell the map is fine and Jim is right you have a conflict else where that is hindering the load process. Do normal games and maps load for you ?
I have absolutely no problems joining online servers; but I just tried starting another local server then using an official NS2 map (docking and mineshaft) and the same thing happens. Nothing loads and it just sits there like when i try and load my custom map. Is there a list of prerequisites that need to be setup in order to start a local server? or should just work straight out of the box?
And like I said your test map works for me.
The problem lies elsewhere.
I'd Start by
Verifying the cache files through steam.
This is practaically like doing a fresh install. If any of the game files are wrong or missing steam will aquire the missing files.
I'd then try loading a map again.
If its still not working. It might be something like your router settings. You may not have the ports open required for running a local server and thats why the game hangs on the load screen.
Other than doing a complete reinstall I'm not sure where your problem lies if none of the ideas above work for you. It seems localised to your machine. I hope some of the ideas I gave you sort it out for you.
Good luck.
I believe it is the NIC; more specifically by Bigfoot Killer Networks Card.
I have found two other threads with people having the exact same issue:
<a href="http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=123362&hl=" target="_blank">http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/in...=123362&hl=</a>
<a href="http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=115355&hl=" target="_blank">http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/in...=115355&hl=</a>
Looks like I will have to buy a new NIC just to try and get this working as it's the only one I have.
When I disabled the NIC; I was able to progress further with the level loading; however it fails at the authentication because I'm not online.
Damn....
After doing the following:
1. Upgrading NIC drivers (but blue screened my computer every time)
2. Using a system restore from a few days ago
3. Download NS2 files for the <u>third </u>time
It now works :S
weird.
Anyway thanks for your he;p Worthy & Jim.
Have fun.