2 problems I need solving

**risker** · 09-12-2009, 14:28

I've been playing this game and it's amazing, well done to the creators but I seem to have a problem or two.

Both arn't in-game (I havn't spotted a bug yet

)

Firstly, I start up Europa Barboreum (this happens in both modes) and it goes to that screen with the title and something in Latin before the intro. It seems to freeze at this point and I have to ctrl-Alt-delete, switch user then go back on, do Ctrl-alt-delete again then switch to Europa Barboreum. I normally have to wait 15 minutes until I do this process, meaning it takes 20-30 just to start the game.

I doubt this is it.

Also I tried to install the 1.2 patch (to solve the above mentioned problem and it didn't work.

**mountaingoat** · 09-12-2009, 14:32

computer specs?

**Lovejoy** · 09-12-2009, 14:46

maybe you should try and disable the intro-video? go to your eb-folder, find the eb icon, right click->properties. then, i believe, if you add -nm at the end of the target box you disable the into-video. but i am not sure.

**risker** · 09-12-2009, 14:53

Why disable the intro video? That's not the problem...(at least I don't think it is). I'll try anyway, thanks.

mountaingoat, I have a vista if that helps? The game works impecably once I get it to the intro so it's not like I havn't got the graphic requirements...

**Lovejoy** · 09-12-2009, 14:57

Try it. When in doubt disable the intro-video, is an old Finnish saying.

**risker** · 09-12-2009, 15:16

What do you mean by target box?

If it's the ebicon name then I tried that and it didn't work...

**Macilrille** · 09-12-2009, 18:42

Originally Posted by Lovejoy

Try it. When in doubt disable the intro-video, is an old Finnish saying.

No no, the finnish saying is in fact, "When in doubt kill Russians and drink Vodka!".

**Subotan** · 09-14-2009, 19:51

Specs? You might have a decent PC that just has really bad RAM.

**risker** · 09-14-2009, 20:10

Ok I think is it (I had to go back to my post history to figure out it was Dxdiag.

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System Information
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Time of this report: 3/27/2009, 23:22:53
Machine name: ******-******-PC
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Basic (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.080917-1612)
Language: French (Regional Setting: French)
System Manufacturer: HP-Pavilion
System Model: RZ576AA-B14 a6020.be
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3800+, ~2.4GHz
Memory: 894MB RAM
Page File: 1299MB used, 1014MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6001.18000 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.

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

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03D0&SUBSYS_2A5A103C&REV_A2
Display Memory: 312 MB
Dedicated Memory: 122 MB
Shared Memory: 190 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll,nvwgf2um.dll
Driver Version: 7.15.0011.8208 (English)
DDI Version: 10
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 2/18/2009 14:44:00, 6082560 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4090-11CF-9C53-510A02C2CA35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x03D0
SubSys ID: 0x2A5A103C
Revision ID: 0x00A2
Revision ID: 0x00A2
Video Accel:

My graphics card is an absolute shambles as is my RAM....does anyone know how to get useless RAM of like Kevin says???

**DaciaJC** · 09-14-2009, 20:45

I've heard that RAM is perhaps the cheapest thing you can upgrade on your computer. Try Newegg. You can also find some at your local BestBuy or computer store.

As for your graphics card... I'm not one to judge this, but it appears as though you have a dedicated GPU, however low-end it may be. Apparently, it would still be better than a high-end internal graphics card (Intel uses a lot of these).

**Subotan** · 09-14-2009, 21:33

You need more RAM. Anyone who thinks they can run Vista with less than 2 Gig of Ram deserves a smack around the ears. Your graphics card is old, but it should be fine for EB (Maybe not EBII though), so you may want to replace that in the enar future. However, your primary concern should be RAM, and getting more of it. Remember to check what type of RAM you use, so you don't splash out £30 only to find the damn RAM doesn't fit (Trust me, I've been there >.<)

**mountaingoat** · 09-14-2009, 22:29

where abouts do you live ? you can get a decent rig for gaming for fairly cheap ( depends how much cash u have spare ) . you could buy it piece by piece and build it.