xtremeking 0 Posted March 2, 2004 Hey all, I recently bought a new computer.When I try to start OFP in Direct3D, I get "Cannot Create 3D Device"!!!! I tried to start in Direct 3D HW T&L and it worked, but the graphics were messed up. I have Radeon 9600 256 MB. What should I do??? I've tried to reinstall OFP but it didn't work. I have Direct3D and DirectDraw enabled. Help please!! My Specs: AMD Athlon XP 3000+ 512 MB DDR RAM 160 GB HD RADEON 9600 256 MB Windows XP Home Edition Direct X 9.0b HELP ME PLEASE! I can't wait to play the game again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo 29 Posted March 2, 2004 What version of Opf? How many addons? Using -nomap? What Radeon drivers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtremeking 0 Posted March 2, 2004 Its a fresh install, no addons. It seems like my driver version is CATALYSTâ„¢ 3.7. What should I do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo 29 Posted March 2, 2004 Update to the latest Cats and try adding the -nomap command to your shortcut, if you're not sure how to use it a search will show how Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtremeking 0 Posted March 2, 2004 Thanks, I hope this works. If not, you will be hearing from me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo 29 Posted March 2, 2004 That's what we're here for Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtremeking 0 Posted March 3, 2004 It still doesn't work! What should I do? I have now the latest Radeon drivers and I have DirectX 9.0b. Help me please! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turms 0 Posted March 3, 2004 Are you using -nomap parameter after the exe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtremeking 0 Posted March 3, 2004 Yes I do, but should I remove the "-marks? I'll try that, but if that not works, what should I do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtremeking 0 Posted March 3, 2004 Tried using the -nomap command, it doesn't work. What should I do next? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo 29 Posted March 3, 2004 In what way doesn't it work? Sure you're using it right? It should look something like this....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PainDealer 0 Posted March 3, 2004 what version of OFP are you running? try patching to 1.91 and 1.96BETA and start with -nomap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtremeking 0 Posted March 4, 2004 I dont have resistance so I can't patch to 1.91. Oh, it looked like I used -nomap wrong. I'll try it again. I'll post again if it doesn't work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtremeking 0 Posted March 4, 2004 Tried using -nomap as you showed me, but it still doesn't work! What's wrong guys? Why doesn't it work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo 29 Posted March 4, 2004 What's your AGP aperture size set to in your bios? Didn't realise you only have the original Opf -nomap doesn't work with that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suma 8 Posted March 4, 2004 Quote[/b] ]I dont have resistance so I can't patch to 1.91. Oh, it looked like I used -nomap wrong. I'll try it again. I'll post again if it doesn't work.Tried using -nomap as you showed me, but it still doesn't work! What's wrong guys? Why doesn't it work? The -nomap options works only with 1.94 or newer - you therefore need to upgrade to Resistance or GOTY to get it working. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtremeking 0 Posted March 4, 2004 What's your AGP aperture size set to in your bios? How do I check my AGP aperture??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo 29 Posted March 4, 2004 You need to go into your bios to look, I'll paste a previous answer I gave with the info........ >How can i get into BIOS? In the post screen (the screen you see when you first boot your computer) you press a key to go into setup, often delete, or F1 or something like that, it will say on the screen what key it is but be quick to spot it. >Where in BIOS is the AGP Area. Changes from motherboard to motherboard, best bet is to just look everywhere for it >If I Change this, will it screw up my computer? No. >What is worst case senario if it does? Worst case is that some games may not work as well as they would with a higher AGP setting, but then why would you want to play any other games? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtremeking 0 Posted March 4, 2004 Ah too much trouble for just one game. I have other games to play. It's sad that it didn't work from the beginning, SHAME ON YOU BOHEMIA!!! MAKE US ABLE TO PLAY WITHOUT PROBLEMS EVEN WITH ATI CARDS!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo 29 Posted March 4, 2004 As incredible programmers as BIS are there was never the possibility that they could see into the future and know how hardware would work in the future, only a small majority have hardware issues with Opf, and I don't recall a single person having an issue that couldn't be resolved, if you're happy to waste your $40/Å30 or whatever that's entirely your choice but it's a shame when you're missing out on the finest game in the genre and indeed of its generation. For the record I've had 5 ATI cards, 7200, 9500, 9600, 9600 and now a 9800, Opf has worked flawlessly on every one of them (despite the 9500 and both 9600's being faulty cards and having to be returned), so you can't say that Opf doesn't work with ATI cards, sure in some configurations ATI cards have had glitches/problems, but nothing that couldn't be resolve by one means or another Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cervomix 0 Posted March 5, 2004 Quote[/b] ]Ah too much trouble for just one game. I have other games to play. It's sad that it didn't work from the beginning, SHAME ON YOU BOHEMIA!!! MAKE US ABLE TO PLAY WITHOUT PROBLEMS EVEN WITH ATI CARDS!!! What a very ungrateful post... Main forum's moderator and even BIS' lead programmer are trying to help you on your problem and that's all you find to answer You forgot that the OFP:Cold War Crisis game was released several years ago, when ATI cards and drivers were fully tested and working. If you like OFP so much buy goty version or resistance for a few $. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swordsmanb 0 Posted March 31, 2004 Hi, I just bought a new computer: P4 3.0 Ghz processor ATI RADEON 9800XXL 128 MB 512 MB RAM and I also get this error messege: Cannot create 3D device: Adapter 0 (MEDION RADEON 9800XXL) Fullscreen Resolution 1024x768, format X8R8G8B8/D24S8, refresch 75 Hz. Error D3DERR_OUTOFVIDEOMEMORY But it ONLY appears if I add some addons. When I start OFP just with BIS Addons, it works fine. I have upgraded to v1.92BETA. Can anyone help me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted March 31, 2004 But it ONLY appears if I add some addons. How much is "some"? Are you using mod folders? Why aren't you using 1.96 beta? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swordsmanb 0 Posted March 31, 2004 Well, "some" means some. Initially my Addons-Folder had a size of 935 MB and the Res\Addons 747 MB, but also after I reduced the number of addons, I get the error. Note: On my old computer it worked fine with this load of Addons. I'm not using any MOD-Folders. I had updated to 1.96, but then I got an error messege saying that DKMM_Addons (or DKMM_Mod, not sure about this) needs version 1.92. But then the game started and I got some strange objects schowing on the screen, but no menu... Then I uninstalled OFP completely and updated it to 1.92. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swordsmanb 0 Posted March 31, 2004 WOW!!!! I was just installing OFP, now it's finished. I upgraded it to 1.94 and used "-nomap". AND NOW IT WORKS!!!! OK, then, thanks for your answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
