Tremulous not working (Yes, I've already searched the forums)

[Waldoctg]

So, I am receiving the GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem error when trying to start Tremulous.  I reinstalled my graphics card drivers, that didn't work (maybe I installed wrong? ... don't think so, but maybe).  I also tried running it as Tremulous-1.1.0 +set r_mode 3 (as found in this topic: http://tremulous.net/forum/index.php?topic=16551.0) ... received an error in the command prompt.  I tried running it as Tremulous.exe +set r_mode 3, Tremulous started up, but then I received the GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem error again...

Also, I was trying to play against some people that had Macs, but we couldn't find similar servers... I tried searching the forum for this, but didn't find anything.  Does anyone know what this is?

Thanks,
Waldoctg

[Undeference]

Please post full Tremulous output. Additionally, if you know any of the following information, it may be helpful: your OS version, video card and driver version, and desktop resolution

[Waldoctg]

Thanks.  Here is the information:

OS: Windows 7 Professional

Graphics card: Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family

Desktop resolution: 1440 x 900

Here is the full Tremulous output:

tremulous 1.1.0 win_mingw-x86 Feb 28 2006
----- FS_Startup -----
Current search path:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Tremulous\base\vms-1.1.0.pk3 (4 files)
C:\Program Files (x86)\Tremulous\base\map-uncreation-1.1.0.pk3 (110 files)
C:\Program Files (x86)\Tremulous\base\map-tremor-1.1.0.pk3 (45 files)
C:\Program Files (x86)\Tremulous\base\map-transit-1.1.0.pk3 (135 files)
C:\Program Files (x86)\Tremulous\base\map-niveus-1.1.0.pk3 (134 files)
C:\Program Files (x86)\Tremulous\base\map-nexus6-1.1.0.pk3 (151 files)
C:\Program Files (x86)\Tremulous\base\map-karith-1.1.0.pk3 (118 files)
C:\Program Files (x86)\Tremulous\base\map-atcs-1.1.0.pk3 (87 files)
C:\Program Files (x86)\Tremulous\base\map-arachnid2-1.1.0.pk3 (67 files)
C:\Program Files (x86)\Tremulous\base\data-1.1.0.pk3 (1229 files)
C:\Program Files (x86)\Tremulous/base

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2080 files in pk3 files
execing default.cfg
execing autogen.cfg
couldn't exec autoexec.cfg
Hunk_Clear: reset the hunk ok
...detecting CPU, found generic

------- Input Initialization -------
No window for DirectInput mouse init, delaying
Joystick is not active.
------------------------------------
----- Client Initialization -----
----- Initializing Renderer ----
-------------------------------
----- Client Initialization Complete -----
----- R_Init -----
Initializing OpenGL subsystem
...initializing QGL
...calling LoadLibrary( 'C:\Windows\system32\opengl32.dll' ): succeeded
...setting mode 8: 1280 1024 FS
...using desktop display depth of 32
...calling CDS: failed, bad mode
...trying next higher resolution: failed, bad mode
...restoring display settings
...registered window class
...created window@3,22 (1286x1052)
Initializing OpenGL driver
...getting DC: succeeded
...GLW_ChoosePFD( 32, 24, 8 )
...41 PFDs found
...hardware acceleration found
...PIXELFORMAT 4 selected
...creating GL context: succeeded
...making context current: succeeded
...WARNING: fullscreen unavailable in this mode
...setting mode 8: 1280 1024 FS
...using colorsbits of 16
...calling CDS: failed, bad mode
...trying next higher resolution: failed, bad mode
...restoring display settings
...window already present, CreateWindowEx skipped
Initializing OpenGL driver
...WARNING: fullscreen unavailable in this mode
...shutting down QGL
...unloading OpenGL DLL
...assuming '3dfxvgl' is a standalone driver
...initializing QGL
...WARNING: missing Glide installation, assuming no 3Dfx available
...shutting down QGL
----- CL_Shutdown -----
RE_Shutdown( 1 )
-----------------------
GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem

[RAKninja-Decepticon]

openGL error.

try installing graphics drivers.

aside from that, it looks like the default fullscreen resolution is not compatable with your monitor's.  i believe you can change the default in a file somewhere, it shouldent be too hard to find on your own.

you not seeing the same servers as your friends could be due to you running 1.1, and them running 1.2 gpp.  say, how do you even see servers when you cant load trem?

[Undeference]

(tremulous 1.1.0 win_mingw-x86 Feb 28 2006 is one of tjw's?)

...WARNING: fullscreen unavailable in this mode
...setting mode 8: 1280 1024 FS…
...calling CDS: failed, bad mode

It looks like your monitor does not support 1280x1024 or 640x480, which is not uncommon with widescreen monitors. Try starting with +set r_mode -1 +set r_customWidth 1440 +set r_customHeight 900
(I think there are some 1.1 clients that use r_width and r_height instead, but I don't think you are using one)

[Waldoctg]

What's "tjw"?

It worked!
Under: cd "\Program Files (x86)\Tremulous"  
I ran: Tremulous.exe +set r_mode -1 +set r_customWidth 1440 +set r_customHeight 900

Is there anything I can do so I don't have to do this every time?  Maybe update my client?

Whenever I log on, I get a message that my client is out of date and I should replace it with the new client executable from http://trem.tjw.org/backport/ ...problem is I get a 404 Not Found error when I access that website.  Is there any way around this?  I'm guessing this is why I can't see the same servers as my friends do on their Macs.  They have have way more maps, updated graphics, and new games (such as zombie attack) that I don't have on my install.

I want to note that I am running the 1.2 Beta - Gameplay Preview (3rd December 2009) version.

[RAKninja-Decepticon]

right click your trem gpp shortcut (make one if you do not have one) and select properties.  add in all the set-mode stuff to the target line of the shortcut tab.  im fairly certain you want to keep it all inside the quotes.

and again, i am fairly certain there is a line in a cfg file that will allow you to set a default resolution without dicking around with all the extra switches added to the exe.

[Undeference]

What's "tjw"?

tjw (but ignore that since it was clearly wrong)

Is there anything I can do so I don't have to do this every time?

It should be saved

I'm guessing this is why I can't see the same servers as my friends do on their Macs.  They have have way more maps, updated graphics, and new games (such as zombie attack) that I don't have on my install.

Maybe you don't see the same servers as your friends because you are running 1.1 and they are running gpp (see below)?

I want to note that I am running the 1.2 Beta - Gameplay Preview (3rd December 2009) version.

You are not running 1.2 Gameplay Preview (gpp). In order to run that, you have to use tremulous-gpp.exe instead of tremulous-1.1.0.exe

[Waldoctg]

Awesome.  Got it to work.  I found the gpp client in the Tremulous folder.

Just curious. Whenever I try to log back onto Tremulous, my brightness settings/username settings change.  Do you know what this is?

[Tremulant]

im fairly certain you want to keep it all inside the quotes.

I'm fairly sure the quotes should only encapsulate the path/filename, as the file "C:\Program Files (x86)\Tremulous\Tremulous.exe +set r_mode -1 +set r_customWidth 1440 +set r_customHeight 900" almost certainly doesn't exist, it's not likely to work.

[RAKninja-Decepticon]

I'm fairly sure the quotes should only encapsulate the path/filename, as the file "C:\Program Files (x86)\Tremulous\Tremulous.exe +set r_mode -1 +set r_customWidth 1440 +set r_customHeight 900" almost certainly doesn't exist, it's not likely to work.

im fairly positive the quotation marks are not required at all, and that the command

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C:\Program Files (x86)\Tremulous\Tremulous.exe +set r_mode -1 +set r_customWidth 1440 +set r_customHeight 900

should work perfectly, granted that the +set stuff are valid command line switches.

[Waldoctg]

Thanks guys... it works now.  BUT I was curious... Whenever I try to log back onto Tremulous, my brightness settings/username settings change.  Do you know what this is?

[Tremulant]

im fairly certain you want to keep it all inside the quotes.

im fairly positive the quotation marks are not required at all, and that the command

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C:\Program Files (x86)\Tremulous\Tremulous.exe +set r_mode -1 +set r_customWidth 1440 +set r_customHeight 900

should work perfectly, granted that the +set stuff are valid command line switches.

Stop making assumptions, especially contradictory ones.
When giving only a valid filename, without quotes, it appears that windows will validate it and stick the quotes in by itself, when it comes to filename plus switches, you need to tell windows where the filename ends, by sticking it in quotes yourself, otherwise it gets confused and will choke on the first space or other troubling character in the path.

Thanks guys... it works now.  BUT I was curious... Whenever I try to log back onto Tremulous, my brightness settings/username settings change.  Do you know what this is?

I'm not entirely sure, but maybe you should hunt down and rename, remove or blank your gpp autogen.cfg.

[Waldoctg]

I searched for my gpp autogen.cfg, but I could not find it... Sorry, but I'm not that technical, so maybe I'm doing something wrong?  Thanks.

[RAKninja-Decepticon]

my assumption was based on a shortcut i have on my own desktop, it lacks quotes but functions.  granted i only use one switch.

[Waldoctg]

Oh so if I change that then my brightness settings will stay the same?

[Waldoctg]

Anyone?  It's kinda buggin' me...

[RAKninja-Decepticon]

Anyone?  It's kinda buggin' me...

try it and tell me if it worked.

[Waldoctg]

I don't know how to locate that file though.

[Waldoctg]

Anyone?

[Undeference]

Whenever I try to log back onto Tremulous, my brightness settings/username settings change.  Do you know what this is?

Contents of stderr.txt and stdout.txt from your C:\Users\YOURNAME\AppData\Roaming\Tremulous might be helpful…

[Waldoctg]

Lol, okay well I found the autogen.cfg file, but I don't really know what to search for inside of it to change the brightness.

Also, @undeference, I cannot find stderr.txt OR stdout.txt... those are not in my C:\Users\YOURNAME\AppData\Roaming\Tremulous folder.

Thanks,
Waldoctg

[Undeference]

Apparently stdout.txt/stderr.txt are saved in C:\Program Files (x86)\Tremulous rather than the user's settings ><

[Waldoctg]

You're not going to believe this, but they're not there either... ><

[Undeference]

Did you install as a different user or otherwise not have permission to write to C:\Program Files (x86)\Tremulous?
You get to run Tremulous from cmd and redirect or copy the output, something like

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C:\Program Files (x86)\Tremulous> tremulous-gpp.exe > output.txt 2>&1and paste the contents of output.txt

[Waldoctg]

Hmm. That didn't work.

[Waldoctg]

The files were not there.

[/dev/humancontroller]

Did you install as a different user or otherwise not have permission to write to C:\Program Files (x86)\Tremulous?
You get to run Tremulous from cmd and redirect or copy the output, something like

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C:\Program Files (x86)\Tremulous> tremulous-gpp.exe > output.txt 2>&1and paste the contents of output.txt

WRONG. (assuming that the first '>' was part of the shell's prompt) that command would run exactly into the problem of having no write permission to "C:\Program Files (x86)\Tremulous".

[Undeference]

WRONG. (assuming that the first '>' was part of the shell's prompt) that command would run exactly into the problem of having no write permission to "C:\Program Files (x86)\Tremulous".

In that case, there should be a useful error message, so you are WRONG.

[/dev/humancontroller]

WRONG. (assuming that the first '>' was part of the shell's prompt) that command would run exactly into the problem of having no write permission to "C:\Program Files (x86)\Tremulous".

In that case, there should be a useful error message

...but no output.txt file. you should have described a command line that yields an output.txt file instead of one that yields information about write access. the former should be something like:

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C:\Program Files (x86)\Tremulous> tremulous-gpp.exe > C:\Users\INSERT_USER_NAME_HERE\Desktop\dont_shit_ur_pants.txt 2>&1