The world is sinking, and other things...

[Crusaderking28]

So this has been happening since I got in the massive sale, but a few mods usually fixed it. However, with 1.8, the mods don't work so I'm posting here to see if there's a fix.

For some reason, the continents are moving to the left, and messing with the terrain. So I've got a Phantom Korea texture over turkey, and everything not in it is in winter mode permanently. This is showing up over the whole world, except for Asia, which is just completely darker. It seems to be loading the Terrain Files as squares instead of rectangles. In the Atlantic, the ocean is turning light blue in a distorted map of Europe. A similar bug in CKII was fixed by increasing the available memory, but I can't increase it anymore.

Another bug is that places seem to be falling into the sea. Islands like Naxos and Corfu are almost invisible when far away. This also applies across the whole world.

Finally, (although not necessary), is there a way to make the Font more readable? I'm having troubles reading it.

Pictures: (didn't get one of the sinking land.)

 

[AndrewT]

There's not way of changing the font in-game, no you'll have to wait for the mods to be updated.

Please try a full clean re-install:

- move any valued save games elsewhere
- "delete local content" in Steam-EU4
- manually delete all files and folders left under Steam/EU4 AND Documents/Paradox/EU4
- re-install game in Steam, run a Steam Verify when done.

If that doesn't help Please post a dxdiag.txt (you can delete everything after the end of the "Sound devices" section for brevity) and your Documents/EU4/settings.txt. From your Documents/Paradox/EU4/logs/ directory, post system.log . Open setup.log in notepad and search for 'checksum', post that line only here too please.

 

[Crusaderking28]

Seems like 1.8 is unstable. Won't load up and says "eu4.exe has stopped responding." On the other hand, luckily about 90% of the mods I play with have updated, so I suppose it'll be fine once it's updated. Going to check if 1.7.3 has the sinking world fixed.

EDIT: Nope. Still sinking, but now half of my mods don't work. Probably the suggested version thing. 1.8 still won't actually turn on.

Dxdiag: (Presumably one from half a year ago should be the same, cause nothing's been upgraded since. I can't actually save the information for some reason.)

System Information
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Time of this report: 8/21/2014, 10:54:39
Machine name: VOSTRO
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_qfe.130704-0421)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Vostro 220s Series
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E7400 @ 2.80GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 3036MB RAM
Page File: 885MB used, 4036MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode
DxDiag Previously: Crashed in DirectShow (stage 1)

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: The file RtkHDAud.sys is not digitally signed, which means that it has not been tested by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL). You may be able to get a WHQL logo'd driver from the hardware manufacturer.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

---------------
Display Devices
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Card name: Intel(R) G45/G43 Express Chipset
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2E22&SUBSYS_02851028&REV_03
Display Memory: 1024.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: igxprd32.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4977 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 8/19/2008 06:20:58, 57344 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: igxpmp32.sys
Mini VDD Date: 8/19/2008 06:20:58, 6044864 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-6D62-11CF-E960-8F22A2C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x2E22
SubSys ID: 0x02851028
Revision ID: 0x0003
Revision ID: 0x0003
Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Not Available
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

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Sound Devices
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Description: Realtek HD Audio output
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0662&SUBSYS_10280285& REV_1001
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5678 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: No
Date and Size: 8/19/2008 06:20:06, 4752896 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 8000, 192000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 33, 32
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 33, 32
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run

EDIT 2: If I change the supported_version line to 1.7.3, can I use it again? And vice-versa?

 

[AndrewT]

Oh dear, XP and a 2008 video driver ... ! I frankly doubt 1.8 will ever work on this machine, as its memory requirements are so much bigger than with 1.7.x - especially with mods added in.

If I change the supported_version line to 1.7.3, can I use it again? And vice-versa?

This is in the mod file? I imagine so, but I'm no modder - you might check with the folks in User Mods.

 

[Crusaderking28]

Would a better driver possibly run it? The mods I'm using actually are lowering the graphic quality. Also I've never had speed problems on EUIV, so I don't see why it can't run 1.8 but slower.

 

[AndrewT]

Well, you could sure try. See if Dell have a newer one for you, if not you'll have to do a manual install from the Intel site.
This is their .exe install, try running it first https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?DwnldID=21828

If it refuses to install (ie Dell have restricted you to their drivers, not the generic Intel ones) you’ll need to use the .zip version

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?DwnldID=21827

http://forum.baldursgate.com/discus...ly-update-your-intel-drivers-at-your-own-risk
- Steps 1-10 part way down the page.
[Intel have their own instructions for this process, but they are old and only mention XP]