Another Blackscreen problem

[jthuff]

Also having trouble getting EQ to startup. I try to run it and screen blinds black then back to desktop.

I followed the instructions list on the play guide, then tried the following as listed in FAQ:

-Ive tried opening EQ under ever res. listed.
-Tried changed my desktop resolution.
-tried running eq in "640x480" compat. mode.
-Updated eqclient to a more modern one.

Help please

[Chanus]

Is there anything in your dbg.txt log?

...\Everquest\Logs\dbg.txt

[jthuff]

Yes there was.

2010-11-18 11:06:59	Starting EverQuest (Build Oct 31 2005 10:33:37)
2010-11-18 11:06:59	Timezone: UTC-5h00m
2010-11-18 11:06:59	Loading graphics DLL.
2010-11-18 11:07:00	Parsing INI file .\eqclient.ini
2010-11-18 11:07:00	INI file .\eqclient.ini loaded.
2010-11-18 11:07:01	Initializing timers.
2010-11-18 11:07:04	Checking critical files.
2010-11-18 11:07:04	Initializing WinSock.
2010-11-18 11:07:04	Enumerating 3D devices.
2010-11-18 11:07:04	Found adapter #0 - ATI Radeon HD 3850 (7.14.10.0540)
2010-11-18 11:07:04	Adapter #0 - ATI Radeon HD 3850 :
2010-11-18 11:07:04	32Bit = 1, D32 = 0, D24 = 1, D16 = 1 
2010-11-18 11:07:04	16Bit(565) = 1, D32 = 0, D24 = 1, D16 = 1 
2010-11-18 11:07:04	16Bit(1555) = 0, D32 = 0, D24 = 0, D16 = 0 
2010-11-18 11:07:04	Initializing keypress handler.
2010-11-18 11:07:04	Parsing INI file .\defaults.ini
2010-11-18 11:07:04	INI file .\defaults.ini loaded.
2010-11-18 11:07:04	Loading keyboard tables.
2010-11-18 11:07:04	Creating window.
2010-11-18 11:07:04	Checking display driver version.
2010-11-18 11:07:05	Activating window.
2010-11-18 11:07:05	Picking a default resolution, desktop is 640 x 480, 32 bits
2010-11-18 11:07:05	Ratio is 1.33
2010-11-18 11:07:05	Resolution was capped at 800 x 600
2010-11-18 11:07:05	Resolution verified 800 x 600, 32 bits ... diff was 1000 from 0 modes
2010-11-18 11:07:05	Resolution selected 800 x 600, 32 bits
2010-11-18 11:07:05	CRender::InitDevice: Using 32bit mode.
2010-11-18 11:07:05	CRender::InitDevice: Using vsync 0.
2010-11-18 11:07:05	CRender::InitDevice: Using 24bit depth buffer with 8 bit stencil.
2010-11-18 11:07:05	CRender::InitDevice: HardwareTnL Enabled.  
2010-11-18 11:07:05	Using hardware vertex shaders. 
2010-11-18 11:07:06	Initializing render system.
2010-11-18 11:07:06	Trilinear Mipmapping available.
2010-11-18 11:07:06	Vertex Shader Version: 3.0 
2010-11-18 11:07:06	Pixel Shader Version: 3.0 
2010-11-18 11:07:06	Initializing engine internals.
2010-11-18 11:07:06	CRender::InitDevice completed successfully.

[Chanus]

Hmm... it looks like that may not be the issue. Maybe check your refresh rate? I think over 60Hz used to cause an issue (it's been a while).

[Chanus]

Also all the usual stuff... make sure you're using a clean install of Titanium (plus whatever mods the server you're trying to play on requries) and you haven't patched, etc etc.

[jthuff]

My refresh rate is at 60Hz.

I appreciate the help and would love to resolve this issue and be able to play if you have any more ideas.

[jthuff]

Aye, its a fresh install. I believe i may try re-installing again lol. Very frustrating.

[jthuff]

Reinstall fixed my problem! Thanks so much!

[Chanus]

Awesome! I was totally out of ideas :P