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elishacloud / dxwrapper

Fixes compatibility issues with older games running on Windows 10/11 by wrapping DirectX dlls. Also allows loading custom libraries with the file extension .asi into game processes.
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New Worlds #31

Closed OolasLindon closed 5 years ago

OolasLindon commented 5 years ago

Hello, I've been trying to get Star Trek New Worlds to run, with DDrawCompat= 1 DSoundCtrl= 1 I do get into the game, however after a few seconds it just freezes. I'm using compatibility mode for windows 7, 16 bit color mode, disabled optimizations for full screen. I've added the logfile I got from Process Monitor: Logfile.zip I got the feeling I'm missing something really small, since it does start and you can move around for a few seconds. (Edited with new logfile, previous didn't properly include the whole game session)

OolasLindon commented 5 years ago

dxwrapper-stnw.log Here's the wrapper log when the issue occurs

elishacloud commented 5 years ago

It looks like the game is crashing. Try setting DSoundCtrl = 0. Also try adding this line into the ini file: HandleExceptions = 0. This will allow you to see the crash.

If that does not work, try using the attached updated files. This works with Star Trek Armada 1 and Star Trek Armada 2.

ddraw.zip

OolasLindon commented 5 years ago

The 2 settings seemed to have worked (at least it doesn't crash in 10 seconds), I did not use the Armada files. The game needed to be launched from a FAT32 usb stick or partition to work properly. I didn't have time to test the game properly but thus far it seems ok!

elishacloud commented 5 years ago

Closing this since the issue seems to be resolved. If the issue comes back you can reopen.