Slow loading sector space and missing functionality

ussrevraven

As was discussed in an earlier thread http://sto-forum.perfectworld.com/sh...d.php?t=272561

Here's what's happening: The game loads, character selection screen, everything seems fine. Then while loading into sector space/ground map..it hands (now around 93%) and takes forever to load, like 10+ minutes. When the game does load, there's a lot of missing functionality (power bar not working, chat messages unable to be sent, can't beam up/zone out, can't turn in DOFF missions, etc), basically rendering the game unplayable.

Based on the previous threads about this, it seemed that the Intel software suite provided with their drivers was causing the problem. I have uninstalled everything but the core drivers themselves, and the problem persists. I have uninstalled everything but the Intel networking driver and the problem persists, so I wouldn't assume it's any associated software suite.

I updated to Season 6 this past weekend..but still no luck. I have reinstalled all my drivers (drivers only), force verified the game files, everything I know to do and still nada. Anyone else having this problem? I'm running with the -console switch and I see some "Costume validation for player" errors and some "Allocations must be assigned to budgets." Can someone comment as to what might be the nature of this problem? It seems that the people who were having this issue mostly all had Z77 series motherboards/Ivy Bridge CPUs.

My setup: Win7 x64, i7 3770k, Sabertooth Z77 motherboard, EVGA 670, 16GB G.Skill DDR3

I'm really hoping to get this fixed so as to help my rejuvenated fleet get our starbase started!

pwebranflakes

I would definitely reach out to tech support. They have their own forum here, but you can also email customerservice@perfectworld.com and they will route the email ticket to the tech support team. Hope they can help

Cheers,

Brandon =/\=