ToEE Front-End X 4.0 Discussion Thread

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  1. Agetian

    Agetian Attorney General Administrator

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    @ Zoltec: The windowed mode reshack is definitely NOT present in this build, which is confirmed by the fact that no matter what resolution you choose in the menu, for the windowed mode it defaults to 800x600 ;) The Windowed Mode will be renamed in the final build to "Windowed Mode (800x600 only)" for consistency, the current build is experimental and, as such, ignores such things.

    Incidental random crashes have always been present in the past, what's important is to ensure that the game won't lock in the "always CTD" mode anymore.

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    Agetian, Aug 28, 2013
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    Yes, I'm aware of that, but I'm not aware that the 800x600 winmode will be retain. Anyway, I'm just confused with Ajitae's title i.e. Ajitae's Window Reshack, which, I believe that it covers all window modes. Though I have one thing to ask, who implemented the default 800x600 winmode if it's not Ajitaes? :)
     
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  3. Agetian

    Agetian Attorney General Administrator

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    The default 800x600 mode was implemented by Troika and it existed for as long as ToEE existed (even before the patches). :) It's actually sad that this mode was more of a quick hack originally - it was probably never meant to be used by the end user, and that's why it has horrible mouse control and is limited to 800x600.

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    Thanks, that was indeed helpful. Can ToEE read other than .bik formats? i.e. Slave_Traders.bik
     
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  5. Agetian

    Agetian Attorney General Administrator

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    @ Zoltec: No, I don't think so, it uses the Bink Video library to read and display cutscene videos.

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  6. sirchet

    sirchet Force for Goodness Moderator Supporter

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    I just wanted to check in and report that on my system Win7 64 bit I installed the new experimental version on the front page and followed the installation instructions as written.

    I started the game via the front end and it ran smoothly.
    So, I went ahead and goofed off with my party, (you know I missed sending them to their deaths for weeks now) and then exited the game.

    What is really nice is that I can restart the game and it runs, no reboot needed.

    In short;

    1. Installed experimental version.
    2. Followed instructions.
    3. Started game successfully.
    4. Exited game, (without a crash).
    5. Started game again via front end, (without re-boot)
    6. Game seems to function normally.

    Good job guys!
     
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  7. Agetian

    Agetian Attorney General Administrator

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    @ sirchet: Glad you can confirm that this is working well for you as well! :) Glad to hear it! If it keeps up I'll release the stable build v4.3 shortly.

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  8. sirchet

    sirchet Force for Goodness Moderator Supporter

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    Unfortunately, after further testing the crash at start up, (directly after initializing sector data) persists.

    I was able to restart the game 5 times directly after applying the fix, but then I let the machine sit for a while and now I'm back to crashing at the same point of start up.

    I'll do a re-boot and see if the game starts and how many times I can start it.

    EDIT: OK, have finished running errands and such.

    Again attempted to start TOEE via front end, (quick fix version) and now even with a re-boot I can't get past the initializing sector data part, well actually I think I am getting past it but crash once it is done.

    Here's a copy of the log.
     

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    sirchet, Aug 28, 2013
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  9. Gaear

    Gaear Bastard Maestro Administrator

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    Not sure what you mean here ... the Slave Traders movie is a Bink video.
     
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  10. Agetian

    Agetian Attorney General Administrator

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    @ sirchet: Hmm, that's weird. Once again, there's nothing in the TFE-X log that would indicate a pre-game launch problem on the TFE-X level... Anyhow, we'll keep testing and experimenting. Thanks for the info.

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    Agetian, Aug 29, 2013
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  11. Gjefflin

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    I'm one of those that are having the crash issue as well during Initialization. I will try the patch as well and report back.

    Edit:

    So I installed experimental patch and rebooted and no go. :( Still crashing at Initialization. Here's the log:
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    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Starting ToEE Front-End X logging service...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: This is ToEE Front-End X v4.0 running on Maywind Engine on JRE-1.7.0_25-Windows XP-x86
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Building the portable ToEE directory file list...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Trying to set up native look and feel: choosing com.sun.java.swing.plaf.windows.WindowsLookAndFeel...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Checking if the game patch level is compatible with the front-end...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Looks like patch 2 or better [should work].
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Changing module table selection to -1...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Detecting the status of intro movies...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Intro movies detected to be enabled.
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Ensuring portable game file names...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Reading TFE-X initialization parameters...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Reading ToEE Front-End X initialization settings from TFE-X.ini...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Done reading ToEE Front-End X initialization settings from TFE-X.ini.
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Writing ToEE Front-End X initialization settings to TFE-X.ini...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Done writing ToEE Front-End X initialization settings to TFE-X.ini.
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Writing ToEE Front-End X initialization settings to TFE-X.ini...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Done writing ToEE Front-End X initialization settings to TFE-X.ini.
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Detecting game resolution...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Done reading 46 elements from toee.cfg.
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Detected resolution 800x600 in toee.cfg.
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Enforcing disabled autosaves (corrupt ToEE functionality)...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Done writing 46 elements to toee.cfg.
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Populating the module list...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Scanning the directory for TFM packages...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Adding module: Circle of Eight Modpack 7.9.0 NC.tfm...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Adding module: Temple of Elemental Evil.tfm...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Determining the currently active module...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Changing module table selection to 0...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Detecting the status of intro movies...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Intro movies detected to be enabled.
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Detecting the status of intro movies...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Intro movies detected to be enabled.
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Checking for duplicates and removing them if found...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Trying to read the module-wide lockout file...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Reloading default initialization parameters...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Reading TFE-X initialization parameters...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Reading ToEE Front-End X initialization settings from TFE-X.ini...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Done reading ToEE Front-End X initialization settings from TFE-X.ini.
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Writing ToEE Front-End X initialization settings to TFE-X.ini...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Done writing ToEE Front-End X initialization settings to TFE-X.ini.
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Writing ToEE Front-End X initialization settings to TFE-X.ini...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Done writing ToEE Front-End X initialization settings to TFE-X.ini.
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Detecting game resolution...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Done reading 46 elements from toee.cfg.
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Detected resolution 800x600 in toee.cfg.
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Done reading 1 elements from modules/ToEE/lockout.ini.
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:25 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Locking out Humble NPCs...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:32 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Initiating DLL patch injection...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:32 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Injecting NO_MAX_HP_PER_LEVEL...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:32 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Injecting NO_MAX_NPC_HP_FROM_LEVELS...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:32 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Injecting NO_MAX_NPC_HP_FROM_HD...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:32 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Injecting NO_SHOW_EXACT_HP...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:32 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Injecting HUMBLE_NPC...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:32 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Injecting MAX_NUM_PC...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:32 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Done injecting DLL patches.
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:32 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Cleaning game cache on startup...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:32 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Cleaning map cache...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:32 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Cleaning compiled script cache (game scripts)...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:32 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Cleaning compiled script cache (Co8 utilities)...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:32 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Processing game startup options: [-maxlevel:20]...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:32 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Trying to start the game via path: C:\Temple of Elemental Evil\toee.exe...
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:32 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Command line: [C:\Temple of Elemental Evil\toee.exe, -maxlevel:20]
    Aug 29, 2013 10:21:32 PM org.co8.jtfe.logging.TFELogger log
    INFO: Closing ToEE Front-End X (the game process was successfully started).
     
    Last edited: Aug 30, 2013
    Gjefflin, Aug 30, 2013
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  12. Agetian

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    @ Gjeffin: Yes, we're looking into this issue, it's very elusive though so it's taking us a bit of time. Did you try changing the video mode and/or disabling or enabling intro videos? It may help and temporarily relieve your issue.

    - Agetian
     
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  13. Gaear

    Gaear Bastard Maestro Administrator

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    So, is the new build working/not working for anybody else?
     
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  14. Zoltec

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    Agetian, please add 1360x768 on the TFE-X resolution list on the next ver. since TFE-X is reverting to 800x600 @ toee.exe execution, whenever I set those values on the toee.cfg. Thanks.
     
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  15. Agetian

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    @ Zoltec: I'm not sure if I'll be adding 1360x768 to the list of supported resolutions as it wasn't listed as a fully supported resolution on the list we go by, but I will implement a feature which will make TFE-X go by whatever resolution is specified in toee.cfg (basically, it won't revert unsupported resolutions on its own if you manually set a resolution in the cfg). Thanks for the suggestion!

    - Agetian
     
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