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This thread has been linked to the game 'Spellforce : The Order of Dawn'.
I bought this game yesterday (It was only 5 euro) nad I checked all the requirments for my computer, check. I thought everything was okay, I installed it, restarted my computer etc., and then when I clicked on the shortcut all that I see is a black screen, nothing on it. I left it ofr about 15 minutes, to see if it would load or whatever, and when ic ame back it was the same. Then I tried to get out of it and my computer froze.
You're all smart chaps here, what could be wrong?
You're all smart chaps here, what could be wrong?
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http://www.spellforce.com/?rid=865&lang=en
Which one you need depends on which version you have. Assuming it's not already the latest one. You should be able to find out by looking through your readme file.
As for your graphics card you can find out what it is by, well, I don't have a Windows box handy but something like right click on the desktop -> properties.. to get you into the display properties, then it'll be under some advanced tab.. uh, that's not too helpful but have a look around in there and the name of your graphics card should be in there somewhere.
Which one you need depends on which version you have. Assuming it's not already the latest one. You should be able to find out by looking through your readme file.
As for your graphics card you can find out what it is by, well, I don't have a Windows box handy but something like right click on the desktop -> properties.. to get you into the display properties, then it'll be under some advanced tab.. uh, that's not too helpful but have a look around in there and the name of your graphics card should be in there somewhere.
I think I have the wrong patch. It keeps on saying install "Spellforce, shadow of the phoenix". I have "The order of dawn".
I don't have a clue about graphic cards either, and my brother is too lazy to help me.:S
I don't have a clue about graphic cards either, and my brother is too lazy to help me.:S
Scary Snake wrote:
> Bob_The_Moose wrote:
> Also download Spybot Search And Destroy (google it) and run a
> scan on that to get rid of any nasties which can sometimes
> interfere.
> Wouldn't Norton anti virus b better than bothering to download
> that?
Well for the purposes of this thread, possibly; they do slightly different things. But you should have that too.
I don't know how I missed the patch :\
Okay, patching it should be your first priority. If still no luck, then update your graphics card drivers.
> Bob_The_Moose wrote:
> Also download Spybot Search And Destroy (google it) and run a
> scan on that to get rid of any nasties which can sometimes
> interfere.
> Wouldn't Norton anti virus b better than bothering to download
> that?
Well for the purposes of this thread, possibly; they do slightly different things. But you should have that too.
I don't know how I missed the patch :\
Okay, patching it should be your first priority. If still no luck, then update your graphics card drivers.
Bob_The_Moose wrote:
> Also download Spybot Search And Destroy (google it) and run a
> scan on that to get rid of any nasties which can sometimes
> interfere.
Wouldn't Norton anti virus b better than bothering to download that?
> Also download Spybot Search And Destroy (google it) and run a
> scan on that to get rid of any nasties which can sometimes
> interfere.
Wouldn't Norton anti virus b better than bothering to download that?
Hedfix wrote:
> Here's the patch:
> [URL]http://www.nidderdale.n-yorks.sch.uk/newsletter_autumn_2005/pudsy.jpg[/URL]
>
Made me laugh out loud.:D (Once again, I will not type "LOL")
> Here's the patch:
> [URL]http://www.nidderdale.n-yorks.sch.uk/newsletter_autumn_2005/pudsy.jpg[/URL]
>
Made me laugh out loud.:D (Once again, I will not type "LOL")
I think you'll find that my patch was the definitive version. ;)
Spellforce was patched many times. The official page is here
The download links dont seem to work at the moment though.
If they still dont work try this...
3dgamers spellforce downloads
You'll want to download spellforce_patch_v152a.exe I'd imagine as I assume you've just got spellforce without any of the expansions.
The download links dont seem to work at the moment though.
If they still dont work try this...
3dgamers spellforce downloads
You'll want to download spellforce_patch_v152a.exe I'd imagine as I assume you've just got spellforce without any of the expansions.
Here's the patch: [URL]http://www.nidderdale.n-yorks.sch.uk/newsletter_autumn_2005/pudsy.jpg[/URL]
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A patch is something released after the game to update it, fix bugs and sometimes offering new content. Primarily to fix bugs though.
But a quick look over the Spellforce site seems to be coming up negative on the patch front. What you really need to do is find out what graphics card you have and update its drivers. Also couldn't hurt to get the latest DirectX if you don't already.
Also download Spybot Search And Destroy (google it) and run a scan on that to get rid of any nasties which can sometimes interfere.
But a quick look over the Spellforce site seems to be coming up negative on the patch front. What you really need to do is find out what graphics card you have and update its drivers. Also couldn't hurt to get the latest DirectX if you don't already.
Also download Spybot Search And Destroy (google it) and run a scan on that to get rid of any nasties which can sometimes interfere.
Patch? Whats that? Sorry if i'm a bit dumb with this but I don't know much about these games, haven't bought/played one since theme hospital.:S
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