romotheoneMember, NW M9 PlaytestPosts: 729Arc User
Even though the map says there are still 5 minutes left, once the timer in the Quest Tracker is over, the heroic encounter disappears. It is really frustrating, because according to the timer on the map, I would still have plenty of time to finish it, but once I get there, I only have a fraction of that time remaining and the whole attempt turns out to be for nothing.
Just for those who are at their wits end. I tried for 5 hours, everything imaginable to get in game last night. Force verify, safe mode, update graphics drivers, complete reinstall, deleted prefs files, restarted pc, -d3d11 in command line.
Elsewhere on the forums, someone indicated that they were successful with "-d3d11Enable 0" in the command line of the launcher.
I tried that this morning and finally... here I am in Protector's Enclave. It has also worked for another person in my guild. I am sure a genuine fix will be available as soon as they can figure one out.
Just to clarify i use "-d3d11Enable 0" on command line, and select "safe mode" and unmark "Full Screen".
i got on lastnight by doing safe mode and verify it had to reload a patch that took 15 mins and then i got in on window mode wheni got back in game i set on default and went back to full screen and played a bit . now i got do all that again if i have to wait 20 mins everytime i enter thats quite annoying .
Just for those who are at their wits end. I tried for 5 hours, everything imaginable to get in game last night. Force verify, safe mode, update graphics drivers, complete reinstall, deleted prefs files, restarted pc, -d3d11 in command line.
Elsewhere on the forums, someone indicated that they were successful with "-d3d11Enable 0" in the command line of the launcher.
I tried that this morning and finally... here I am in Protector's Enclave. It has also worked for another person in my guild. I am sure a genuine fix will be available as soon as they can figure one out.
Just to clarify i use "-d3d11Enable 0" on command line, and select "safe mode" and unmark "Full Screen".
I tried it nd w8ng almost 20min and still nothing just blak screen
lirithielMember, NW M9 PlaytestPosts: 2,482Arc User
I feel I should mention this. I didn't have any issues with loading the game from the client once the servers came back up for the second time. The game was a bit jerky at first but that was due to in-game patching. After 688 seconds of 'server not responding' during the Strongholds loading in I was able to play fine.
Now here is the thing. Last week I reinstalled Windows 7 and got the latest driver from GeForce Experience, having previously used version 347.88. This driver version is the only one that doesn't cause crashes due to graphics. In the first day that the latest driver was installed my game crashed. I found version 347.88 again and installed it and haven't had one crash since. I have DX11 with the setting at 'auto' in-game.
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my stament about how long patch took earlier before i could get in was mistake. patch is taking 30 mins so far and im about 53 %.. so near an hour to repatch and hope it lets me backin. This is truly annoying. Ive seen alot that had different fixes and some it didnt work for at all i hope they will fix before what was left of player base leaves . cause after last 2 mods it has really shrunk.
I waited an age but finally got past the Neverwinter splash screen. (When I've waited before, it was only a black screen I got.) This time - to my amazement - I got on to Character Select but noticed my computer volume was low. So I selected a character, the game started to load and I adjusted my volume from my keyboard. The Neverwinter screen minimised. Unusual, but not unheard of. If this happens, I usually just maximise the screen and carry on.
But no. The screen wouldn't maximise and eventually gave me the following pop up error: "Unable to find required game data files. If this problem persists, reinstalling the application may fix the situation."
I didn't reinstall. I crashed the game and tried again. This time it didn't sit for an age at the Neverwinter screen but continued onto Character Select at the usual quick pace. So I logged in and played for about an hour.
Many hours later, the same thing happened. Got to Character Select, adjusted my volume, NW shrank to the taskbar and gave me the above error when I tried to bring the game up again. Crashed the game, re-started it, (left the volume alone!) and it worked fine. It seems any "unusual" input from a keyboard or peripheral makes it fall over.
I only put this here in case it gives the devs a clue as to what's going on but it seems that, so long as I don't do anything else, the game will load. It's not ideal, but it'll do until a fix is ready.
> @jayaline said:
> I got it past the loading issue and it seems to be working fine now.
> 1) Delete the Gameprefs.pref file (mine on Windows 7 is located at Program Files/Neverwinter_en/Neverwinter/Live/localdata).
> 2) In the launcher, choose Options from the upper right-hand corner. Select Force Verify and Safe Mode. Login and let it run the force verify. It will open in windowed mode. I let it run as far as the character select screen, then had to log off for a bit because reasons. Logged back on, now it seems to work fine.
Thanks you, I tried this and the game is working now for me ...
For those who have 64 bits OS (Win7,8,8.1,10) the path of gameprefs.pref are in
“He raised his staff. There was a roll of thunder. The sunlight was blotted out from the eastern windows; the whole hall became suddenly dark as night. The fire faded to sullen embers. Only Gandalf could be seen, standing white and tall before the blackened hearth.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers
Having the same problem as everyone else. Display driver crashes, screen turn black, unresponsive. I have uninstalled, reinstalled, updated drivers and to no avail. Other guild mates are having the same issues.
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instynctiveMember, NW M9 PlaytestPosts: 1,885Arc User
FEEDBACK: SH NPC Dialog
It feels like the NPCs get a nickel every time they say "adventurer". It's like talking to Harper Boward and her constant use of "The Cult of the Dragon..."
Obviously not game-breaking, but it's super annoying.
I feel obliged to say I'm among tens if not hundreds or thousands that cannot log into the character selection screen.
Although I assume my GeForce610M is not a high end of graphic cards by no means: it did work just fine all the time till yesterday patch. Sadly: I have reports that older graphic card DO start the game somehow
So just to be specific:
My graphic card drivers are most up to date possible ones and I've took liberty to double-check it
Safe mode does not help
Window mode does not help
Waiting and not pushing any button does not help (least waiting for 80+min did not help)
Forced check of files, did not help.
I think this case should be addressed as most urgent one and most major one. After all: not possible access to game at all is much worse than any 'in game' bug.
I've been playing NWO since early beta and there never was such crucial problem so I feel greatly disappointed in current development team. From point of view of computer based projects worker (ok, Highway designs this case) I cannot shake the feeling that in any strict company person responsible for such massive blunder would immediately loose the job
Either way: I really hope the case will be resolved! Unlike many NWO players I was actually really looking forward to Strongholds expansion and feel really sad being unable to play NWO at all due to it.
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I feel obliged to say I'm among tens if not hundreds or thousands that cannot log into the character selection screen.
Although I assume my GeForce610M is not a high end of graphic cards by no means: it did work just fine all the time till yesterday patch. Sadly: I have reports that older graphic card DO start the game somehow
So just to be specific:
My graphic card drivers are most up to date possible ones and I've took liberty to double-check it
Safe mode does not help
Window mode does not help
Waiting and not pushing any button does not help (least waiting for 80+min did not help)
Forced check of files, did not help.
I think this case should be addressed as most urgent one and most major one. After all: not possible access to game at all is much worse than any 'in game' bug.
I've been playing NWO since early beta and there never was such crucial problem so I feel greatly disappointed in current development team. From point of view of computer based projects worker (ok, Highway designs this case) I cannot shake the feeling that in any strict company person responsible for such massive blunder would immediately loose the job
Either way: I really hope the case will be resolved! Unlike many NWO players I was actually really looking forward to Strongholds expansion and feel really sad being unable to play NWO at all due to it.
With best regard
have you tried -d3d11Enable 0
There are more than BIS players in this game RIP Real Tiamat, RIP Real Demogorgon RIP real Temple of the spider. Why remove non bis content to give to bis players ???? FORCING the majority of your player base to play 4 mod old dungeons and trial will have a bad result on player base Changes are getting so bad i would rather prefer no new changes (RIP ICE FISHING in winter fest)
So I selected a character, the game started to load and I adjusted my volume from my keyboard. The Neverwinter screen minimised. Unusual, but not unheard of. (...) The screen wouldn't maximise and eventually gave me the following pop up error: "Unable to find required game data files. If this problem persists, reinstalling the application may fix the situation."
This is the same error that some people (including me!) are getting whenever they try to alt-tab out to check other programs. So I can play, but I can't use teamspeak effectively, or do anything else really. Or accidentally hit the windows button when I'm trying to hit the alt button.
I feel obliged to say I'm among tens if not hundreds or thousands that cannot log into the character selection screen.
Although I assume my GeForce610M is not a high end of graphic cards by no means: it did work just fine all the time till yesterday patch. Sadly: I have reports that older graphic card DO start the game somehow
So just to be specific:
My graphic card drivers are most up to date possible ones and I've took liberty to double-check it
Safe mode does not help
Window mode does not help
Waiting and not pushing any button does not help (least waiting for 80+min did not help)
Forced check of files, did not help.
I think this case should be addressed as most urgent one and most major one. After all: not possible access to game at all is much worse than any 'in game' bug.
I've been playing NWO since early beta and there never was such crucial problem so I feel greatly disappointed in current development team. From point of view of computer based projects worker (ok, Highway designs this case) I cannot shake the feeling that in any strict company person responsible for such massive blunder would immediately loose the job
Either way: I really hope the case will be resolved! Unlike many NWO players I was actually really looking forward to Strongholds expansion and feel really sad being unable to play NWO at all due to it.
With best regard
Very odd. my card is an 860m and had no problems. The six hundreds are in the age bracket I've heard were having problems. How far back did are you hearing about older cards working and have you tried -d3d11Enable 0 passed to the client?
Just for those who are at their wits end. I tried for 5 hours, everything imaginable to get in game last night. Force verify, safe mode, update graphics drivers, complete reinstall, deleted prefs files, restarted pc, -d3d11 in command line.
Elsewhere on the forums, someone indicated that they were successful with "-d3d11Enable 0" in the command line of the launcher.
I tried that this morning and finally... here I am in Protector's Enclave. It has also worked for another person in my guild. I am sure a genuine fix will be available as soon as they can figure one out.
Just to clarify i use "-d3d11Enable 0" on command line, and select "safe mode" and unmark "Full Screen".
I tried it nd w8ng almost 20min and still nothing just blak screen
> @jayaline said:
> I got it past the loading issue and it seems to be working fine now.
> 1) Delete the Gameprefs.pref file (mine on Windows 7 is located at Program Files/Neverwinter_en/Neverwinter/Live/localdata).
> 2) In the launcher, choose Options from the upper right-hand corner. Select Force Verify and Safe Mode. Login and let it run the force verify. It will open in windowed mode. I let it run as far as the character select screen, then had to log off for a bit because reasons. Logged back on, now it seems to work fine.
Thanks you, I tried this and the game is working now for me ...
For those who have 64 bits OS (Win7,8,8.1,10) the path of gameprefs.pref are in
> @jayaline said:
> I got it past the loading issue and it seems to be working fine now.
> 1) Delete the Gameprefs.pref file (mine on Windows 7 is located at Program Files/Neverwinter_en/Neverwinter/Live/localdata).
> 2) In the launcher, choose Options from the upper right-hand corner. Select Force Verify and Safe Mode. Login and let it run the force verify. It will open in windowed mode. I let it run as far as the character select screen, then had to log off for a bit because reasons. Logged back on, now it seems to work fine.
Thanks you, I tried this and the game is working now for me ...
For those who have 64 bits OS (Win7,8,8.1,10) the path of gameprefs.pref are in
-d3d11Enable 0 I did that in safe mode and it worked. oh come on I tried maximizing the screen it crashed on me!
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torontodaveMember, NW M9 PlaytestPosts: 992Arc User
edited August 2015
No one's found a workaround for the alt-tab crash eh?
There's a screenshot on page 4 or 5 of this thread.
edit: full disclosure. I 'end tasked' the install earlier when I thought it had stalled.. It was prolly still unpacking the .hoggs .. So I've borked my own install. Force Verify didnt find anything wrong though, and I can still play.. Just can't alt-tab. =/
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Thanks for all the fish.
Im not going to jump through special hoops to get this game to run like I'm one of Pavlov's dogs. They, (cryptic) created this mess, they can unfuck themselves. And when they do fix it, (if they fix it), every person who plays should get some high end class correct piece for returning to play the game. In order to thank everyone for coming back to the game, Cryptic needs to cough up some serious loot this time.
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well like others I also cant log into game due to the crash thing going on. however after waking up this morning my game started patching again 3k mb patch. after I already patched the game client yesterday after the maintenance. so not sure if anyone else who is having trouble is getting this patch too or what. but just thought id share with whoever.
Tried the force/safe mode. Crash. Reloaded. Crash. I should only have to click and play. Not to twenty things while standing on one foot with tin foil on my head for it work.. seriously? Maybe chagning to ESO.. almost a full day..wasted even trying.. Maybe when you test, *listen* to the players before you release stuff thats broken.
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Just to clarify i use "-d3d11Enable 0" on command line, and select "safe mode" and unmark "Full Screen".
I tried it nd w8ng almost 20min and still nothing just blak screen
Now here is the thing. Last week I reinstalled Windows 7 and got the latest driver from GeForce Experience, having previously used version 347.88. This driver version is the only one that doesn't cause crashes due to graphics. In the first day that the latest driver was installed my game crashed. I found version 347.88 again and installed it and haven't had one crash since. I have DX11 with the setting at 'auto' in-game.
The most important thing in life is to be yourself. Unless you can be Batman. Always be Batman.
I had black screen just before character screen since yesterday ....
If its working - any special config or changes required to get into Neverwinter ?
any feedback appreciated as this is not clear
Thx
I waited an age but finally got past the Neverwinter splash screen. (When I've waited before, it was only a black screen I got.) This time - to my amazement - I got on to Character Select but noticed my computer volume was low. So I selected a character, the game started to load and I adjusted my volume from my keyboard. The Neverwinter screen minimised. Unusual, but not unheard of. If this happens, I usually just maximise the screen and carry on.
But no. The screen wouldn't maximise and eventually gave me the following pop up error: "Unable to find required game data files. If this problem persists, reinstalling the application may fix the situation."
I didn't reinstall. I crashed the game and tried again. This time it didn't sit for an age at the Neverwinter screen but continued onto Character Select at the usual quick pace. So I logged in and played for about an hour.
Many hours later, the same thing happened. Got to Character Select, adjusted my volume, NW shrank to the taskbar and gave me the above error when I tried to bring the game up again. Crashed the game, re-started it, (left the volume alone!) and it worked fine. It seems any "unusual" input from a keyboard or peripheral makes it fall over.
I only put this here in case it gives the devs a clue as to what's going on but it seems that, so long as I don't do anything else, the game will load. It's not ideal, but it'll do until a fix is ready.
Thanks you, I tried this and the game is working now for me ...
For those who have 64 bits OS (Win7,8,8.1,10) the path of gameprefs.pref are in
C:\Program Files (x86)\Neverwinter_en\Neverwinter\Live\localdata
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers
It feels like the NPCs get a nickel every time they say "adventurer". It's like talking to Harper Boward and her constant use of "The Cult of the Dragon..."
Obviously not game-breaking, but it's super annoying.
"...I grab my wiener and charge!" - ironzerg79
Although I assume my GeForce610M is not a high end of graphic cards by no means: it did work just fine all the time till yesterday patch. Sadly: I have reports that older graphic card DO start the game somehow
So just to be specific:
I think this case should be addressed as most urgent one and most major one. After all: not possible access to game at all is much worse than any 'in game' bug.
I've been playing NWO since early beta and there never was such crucial problem so I feel greatly disappointed in current development team. From point of view of computer based projects worker (ok, Highway designs this case) I cannot shake the feeling that in any strict company person responsible for such massive blunder would immediately loose the job
Either way: I really hope the case will be resolved! Unlike many NWO players I was actually really looking forward to Strongholds expansion and feel really sad being unable to play NWO at all due to it.
With best regard
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have you tried -d3d11Enable 0
RIP Real Tiamat, RIP Real Demogorgon RIP real Temple of the spider. Why remove non bis content to give to bis players ????
FORCING the majority of your player base to play 4 mod old dungeons and trial will have a bad result on player base
Changes are getting so bad i would rather prefer no new changes (RIP ICE FISHING in winter fest)
This is the same error that some people (including me!) are getting whenever they try to alt-tab out to check other programs. So I can play, but I can't use teamspeak effectively, or do anything else really. Or accidentally hit the windows button when I'm trying to hit the alt button.
This worked for me too! Cheers fellas!
It appeared to work inside the Keep.
"...I grab my wiener and charge!" - ironzerg79
However, the last invoke tab now appears blank with some of the text right at the top of the screen...
The most important thing in life is to be yourself. Unless you can be Batman. Always be Batman.
There's a screenshot on page 4 or 5 of this thread.
edit: full disclosure. I 'end tasked' the install earlier when I thought it had stalled.. It was prolly still unpacking the .hoggs .. So I've borked my own install. Force Verify didnt find anything wrong though, and I can still play.. Just can't alt-tab. =/
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Thanks for all the fish.
Check nothing else while playing! NEVERWINTER ONLY!!!
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