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Yeah, like if I wanna play SCBW online with no lag on my laptop with linux, I'll make it happen.
Seriously, there are few games you can't play on linux, using ether wine of a VM. SC BW and SC2 can both be played perfectly using just wine (but B.net interface looks really bad in BW, with overlapping text and staff, that's why I use a VM).
But, of course, most games require some workaround.
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then again the real problem is the bnet interface rendering, which is a massive involvement. but also...even if a "ddraw.dll" like solution solves the bnet problem (and everything else) it will still remain, "banned" from the official servers.
the battlenet screen is almost completely GDI, ddhack doesn't implement it and cncddraw doesn't offset the resolution differences to remap the cursor area's on screen.
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On August 26 2011 05:59 agarangu wrote:Show nested quote +On August 25 2011 23:00 WhuazGoodJaggah wrote:On August 25 2011 22:59 agarangu wrote: Install Windows XP and your problems will be solved. you find the drivers for me? Sure. I'm smart enough to know how to use google. edit: This is how I play SC BW online. 1. I installed debian with just the base system, then install what I need. 2. Installed a VM with xP in virtualbox. Now, since the linux kernel includes most drivers, I don't need to look for anything, just install a package of virtualbox. 3. Install SC BW. 4. Play online. You can change your default screen resolution to 640x480, so that when you open the game in the VM, it is actually in full screen mode. I do it before starting the X server, every time i want to play.
1. Finding drivers for my netbook was a huge bitch to find, I had to use similar drivers and use trial and error (microphone still not working).
Changing the screen resolution myself to play bw? I can do this in Win7 with wMode, but the point is, that's annoying, I want an automatic resolution switch on Alt-Tab and when I exit the game, so I can browse with a normal resolution when I'm gaming.
On August 26 2011 23:01 agarangu wrote: Yeah, like if I wanna play SCBW online with no lag on my laptop with linux, I'll make it happen.
Seriously, there are few games you can't play on linux, using ether wine of a VM. SC BW and SC2 can both be played perfectly using just wine (but B.net interface looks really bad in BW, with overlapping text and staff, that's why I use a VM).
But, of course, most games require some workaround. I tried almost every patch I could find to make StarCraft work not slow (DIB engine f.e.) with my Linux, but none worked. I also tried the VirtualBox solution, but couldn't be fucked to switch the resolution myself, thats like playing with Win7 in compatibility mode, just annoying.
Do you own a copy of WinXP? Not everyone does and not everyone wants to pirate it, so you shouldn't imply that people are incompetent just because they don't want to pirate WinXP.
On August 26 2011 16:12 MetalSlug wrote:Show nested quote +On August 26 2011 05:59 agarangu wrote:On August 25 2011 23:00 WhuazGoodJaggah wrote:On August 25 2011 22:59 agarangu wrote: Install Windows XP and your problems will be solved. you find the drivers for me? Sure. I'm smart enough to know how to use google. edit: This is how I play SC BW online. 1. I installed debian with just the base system, then install what I need. 2. Installed a VM with xP in virtualbox. Now, since the linux kernel includes most drivers, I don't need to look for anything, just install a package of virtualbox. 3. Install SC BW. 4. Play online. You can change your default screen resolution to 640x480, so that when you open the game in the VM, it is actually in full screen mode. I do it before starting the X server, every time i want to play. This. i find it interesting that people can sit in front of their computer all day and play but dont bother to find out how to make stuff work or figure out workarounds.
Are you including me in these "people"? If you do you should maybe read what kinda workarounds I've done to make it working on Win7 and Wine. But hey, hating is always the best, right?
If you switch your desktop resolution every time you use your virtual machine, I'd say my auto res changer is a way better workaround and works almost perfect for me.
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On August 27 2011 12:03 WhuazGoodJaggah wrote:Show nested quote +On August 26 2011 05:59 agarangu wrote:On August 25 2011 23:00 WhuazGoodJaggah wrote:On August 25 2011 22:59 agarangu wrote: Install Windows XP and your problems will be solved. you find the drivers for me? Sure. I'm smart enough to know how to use google. edit: This is how I play SC BW online. 1. I installed debian with just the base system, then install what I need. 2. Installed a VM with xP in virtualbox. Now, since the linux kernel includes most drivers, I don't need to look for anything, just install a package of virtualbox. 3. Install SC BW. 4. Play online. You can change your default screen resolution to 640x480, so that when you open the game in the VM, it is actually in full screen mode. I do it before starting the X server, every time i want to play. 1. Finding drivers for my netbook was a huge bitch to find, I had to use similar drivers and use trial and error (microphone still not working). Changing the screen resolution myself to play bw? I can do this in Win7 with wMode, but the point is, that's annoying, I want an automatic resolution switch on Alt-Tab and when I exit the game, so I can browse with a normal resolution when I'm gaming. Show nested quote +On August 26 2011 23:01 agarangu wrote: Yeah, like if I wanna play SCBW online with no lag on my laptop with linux, I'll make it happen.
Seriously, there are few games you can't play on linux, using ether wine of a VM. SC BW and SC2 can both be played perfectly using just wine (but B.net interface looks really bad in BW, with overlapping text and staff, that's why I use a VM).
But, of course, most games require some workaround. I tried almost every patch I could find to make StarCraft work not slow (DIB engine f.e.) with my Linux, but none worked. I also tried the VirtualBox solution, but couldn't be fucked to switch the resolution myself, thats like playing with Win7 in compatibility mode, just annoying. Do you own a copy of WinXP? Not everyone does and not everyone wants to pirate it, so you shouldn't imply that people are incompetent just because they don't want to pirate WinXP.
You can write a simple script to do that. That's right, after reading a manual for 10 minutes you will be able to write an executable script.
Linux is not about patches dude. If you wanna system where everything will work perfectly, you'll have to create one LOL If you want to play SC in an OS that perfectly compatible with it, and don't wan't to buy a copy of XP, then you might want to buy a copy of Win 98.
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I have the problem that I can't install any Drivers except DirectX and SC:BW gives me an error when starting.
Said settings didn't work as well.
Can anyone help?
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end sidebar.exe end explorer.exe set the highest running program on NOT cpu 0 or NOT on 0 1 and 2 if you have more. set broodwar.exe + chaoslauncher.exe (if u have it) + iccuplauncher.exe (if u have it) to cpu 0 (You set the affinity (aka core) by right clicking the .exe in task manager)
DO NOT run winamp or other programs that take over your audio stuff (idk why but it sometimes crashes if you do have those things open) (Vent and Teamspeak are usually okay though)
On Win 7 x64
~~ You can restart the explorer or sidebar if you want to by ctrl + alt + deleting and going to file -> run and typing the name of the exe's (ex: explorer.exe)
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1.Start BW 2.Control+shift+escape 3.go to processes tab 4.close explorer process (this will fix colors and crashes, at least it does for me) 5 shift+ tab back to BW and play 6. when done control+shift+escape again 7.file->newtask/run->explorer
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It's so weird, I experience no problems with W7 and BW. Could it also be a hardware compatibility issue, such as specific GPU win7 drivers disagreeing with BW?
Would be interesting to see. I currently use Nvidia 470 on my laptop, 480 on my main PC, both running Win7 x64.
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On September 04 2011 17:08 myriad110 wrote: end sidebar.exe end explorer.exe set the highest running program on NOT cpu 0 or NOT on 0 1 and 2 if you have more. set broodwar.exe + chaoslauncher.exe (if u have it) + iccuplauncher.exe (if u have it) to cpu 0 (You set the affinity (aka core) by right clicking the .exe in task manager)
DO NOT run winamp or other programs that take over your audio stuff (idk why but it sometimes crashes if you do have those things open) (Vent and Teamspeak are usually okay though)
On Win 7 x64
~~ You can restart the explorer or sidebar if you want to by ctrl + alt + deleting and going to file -> run and typing the name of the exe's (ex: explorer.exe)
Its not anything to do with audio applications, its all to do with GDI applications trying to steal and relock the palette.
and your solution is bogus because these 2 applications aren't the only ones to intrude, CSRSS also does, and i'd like to see you close that without crashing the windows session.
applying the ddraw compatibility keys via w7ddpatcher or dd compatiblity tool work, but don't resolve the crash, which your solution is also not a fix to.
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On September 04 2011 19:14 ImbaTosS wrote: It's so weird, I experience no problems with W7 and BW. Could it also be a hardware compatibility issue, such as specific GPU win7 drivers disagreeing with BW? .
No, it occurs on any chipset platform with any vendors display drivers / hardware.
the combination of GDI apps running in the background increase the chance of it happening.
like for instance if you run WMP12 with one of the ancient gdi visualizations from XP times., you're guaranteed a freeze within minutes.
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On September 04 2011 17:40 gosuMalicE wrote: 1.Start BW 2.Control+shift+escape 3.go to processes tab 4.close explorer process (this will fix colors and crashes, at least it does for me) 5 shift+ tab back to BW and play 6. when done control+shift+escape again 7.file->newtask/run->explorer
<3<3 Thank you for this, it worked like a charm.
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On November 04 2011 21:27 SoniStreet wrote:Show nested quote +On September 04 2011 17:40 gosuMalicE wrote: 1.Start BW 2.Control+shift+escape 3.go to processes tab 4.close explorer process (this will fix colors and crashes, at least it does for me) 5 shift+ tab back to BW and play 6. when done control+shift+escape again 7.file->newtask/run->explorer <3<3 Thank you for this, it worked like a charm.
people still using and suggesting this need to be shot. point blank in the face.
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On December 18 2009 05:49 mizore wrote: I've tried running every fix listed here but I still can not get BroodWar to work. My problem sounds a bit different than the ones that are listed here though.
Everytime I click on multiplayer > expansion, BroodWar crashes and gives me this error :
The instruction at 0x004dd66e referenced memory at 0x00000018. The memory could not be written. Click on OK to terminate the program.
Any help in getting this to work would be appreciated... I don't mind somebody remotely accessing my computer to get it to work either.
sorry for the long bump, but i actually have a friend this very specific problem, and i cant find any information about it anywhere on teamliquid or google, this user found the solution but didnt share, does anyone have any insight on this?
your help is appreciated
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its a memory access exception, probably running a Core 2 with the DEP erratum.
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On January 30 2012 11:45 Proteinclock wrote:Show nested quote +On December 18 2009 05:49 mizore wrote: I've tried running every fix listed here but I still can not get BroodWar to work. My problem sounds a bit different than the ones that are listed here though.
Everytime I click on multiplayer > expansion, BroodWar crashes and gives me this error :
The instruction at 0x004dd66e referenced memory at 0x00000018. The memory could not be written. Click on OK to terminate the program.
Any help in getting this to work would be appreciated... I don't mind somebody remotely accessing my computer to get it to work either. sorry for the long bump, but i actually have a friend this very specific problem, and i cant find any information about it anywhere on teamliquid or google, this user found the solution but didnt share, does anyone have any insight on this? your help is appreciated
I have the same problem, I looked through the thread but found no solution. Any ideas?
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you have to right click>properties>compatibility>Windows Xp that fixed it for me.
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On February 14 2012 06:39 Garmer wrote:try this SCBWregx64
Mind telling me what it is before I go downloading it?
And compatibility mode doesn't work, trust me, I've tried.
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is a scbw regedit, to fix the colors issue, was made by blizzard
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