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 Frick   |
Hi guys, I don't know when the problem started, but basically now whenever I try to create a docked world on DS it fails to load, and I get a box come up saying: "This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way. Please contact the application's support team for more information." (I would have posted a screenshot but didn't know how). Anyway, has anyone had this problem before? Anyone know a solution? I deleted a bunch of agents and breeds thinking it might be overloaded but it still didn't work. Weirdly enough though, I can still access my docked world that is already created, and I can still create undocked worlds. Any help would be really appreciated! |
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 Issy Moderator  |
Do you have the latest patch for Creatures 3 / Docking Station? Also, what operating system are you using? And, are you using a Creatures 3 disc or Creatures Exodus? Other than that, I have no idea, I haven't seen that error before.  Creatures tends to run incorrectly on newer versions of Windows, and having Exodus or a disc seems to make a difference in terms of compatibility. (Exodus from GOG.com appears to work better) If none of these appears to be the problem to you, might I suggest replacing some of your files? On my topic here I am having a similar problem, and ylukyun down at the bottom suggested replacing .cfg files and my .exe file. This might work but I haven't had the time to do it yet. ~Issy ![[ngeek]](/images/smilies/emot_geek.gif "[ngeek]") |
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Frick |
Right, I've reinstalled the whole thing and gradually added all the agents to try to see what set it off, but it seems everything's running smoothly again. Bit of a mystery really. I'm using Creatures Exodus so didn't expect something like that to happen, but I guess there's always gonna be issues with these old games. Thankyou for the tips, I will certainly look into replacing files if it ever happens again, but fingers crossed it was just a fluke! |
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 Jessica |
It might also have been caused by an errant COS file. I know I had issues with putting one in the wrong location, and I believe I also ended up using a corrupted file at some point. Glad to hear it's all working again! Definitely a good idea to slowly install agents/files so that if something does go wrong, you know how to backtrack. Saves you some time... As I've learned after having to reinstall three times! Good luck with everything! |
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Frick |
Thanks, I certainly bear that in mind  |
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 For Science! InsanityPrelude |
I'm having the same problem. All my .cos files seem to be in place, all the agents/breeds/cosfiles are things that worked fine on my old install, the Creatures Remastered Patch is installed (including the my documents fix) and it's installed to My Documents/Creatures because catalogues and saves were going to the wrong place if I put it anywhere else. Basically, the only difference is that I was on Trilogy + some old download version of DS, and now I'm on GOG.com Exodus. Update: Oh, and I'm on Vista (I know, I know, but it's what the laptop came with and I got used to it) if that's relevant. After coming across this thread, I checked to see if machine.cfg was pointing to the right folder as described there. It is, so I don't know what else to do. Another thread recommended "replacing the .exes", but where do I get the replacements, exactly? It's probably something obvious and I'm just being slow... |
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Issy Moderator |
@InsanityPrelude: My guess is that you would get the .exe's by copying all your Docking Station folders, then uninstalling Docking Station. Re-install Docking Station. Move back all your folders and files, but do not replace the .exe, .cfg, .whatever-else files. That's what I'd do, anyway...Also, for future referecne, if you are using a C3 disc (maybe Exodus too, I don't know since I don't have it) make sure you get the C3 Patch #2. It fixes some things with docked worlds, I think. Is the Creatures Remastered Patch the one I just said? I've never fully understood which was which. I keep forgetting to look it up. <.<~Issy |
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For Science! InsanityPrelude |
I'm using GOG Exodus (no disc), which according to patch.catalogue is already patched up to #2. I guess I can try reinstalling again, though... |
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For Science! InsanityPrelude |
Update: I fixed the crash in my game. Vampess's updated breeding cosfiles seem to have been the culprit- if both are in place, even though they're in the proper folders, the game crashes on making a docked world. If I use only the DS creatureBreeding, it works fine. |
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 Air Guitarist kezune |
Good to hear you figured it out! I remember someone else having this same issue in the past (myself as well). I hope you enjoy the game! Updated Rehosting Policy[/title] |
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