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[Aquare]

OK, I have checked it. So, the DataFiles.cfg like:

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include Datafiles2238.cfg
data\factioncritters.zip
#data\faction.zip
data\faction001.zip
causes FOnline.exe crashes with FOnline.log:

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[00:063] Starting FOnline (version 0415-E7)...
[00:065] Engine initialization...
[00:278] Sprite manager initialization...
[00:484] Animation3d::StartUp - Fail to create effect, skinning switched to software.
[00:487] Load sprite 'egg.png' fail. Egg disabled.
[00:490] Sprite manager initialization complete.
[00:499] SpriteManager::LoadFontFO - File<OldDefault.fofnt> not found.
[00:501] FOnline engine initialization fail.
[12:436] FOnline finished.

Original one:

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include Datafiles2238.cfg
data\factioncritters.zip
data\faction.zip
data\faction001.zip
Works. Results:

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[00:049] Starting FOnline (version 0415-E7)...
[00:052] Engine initialization...
[00:322] Sprite manager initialization...
[00:792] Sprite manager initialization complete.
[01:065] Sound manager initialization...
[01:156] Sound manager initialization complete.
[01:292] Loaded<132> critter types.
[01:481] Load scripts...
[01:658] Bind reserved functions...
[01:663] Bind reserved functions complete.
[01:665] Signature<InvHead> not found.
[01:964] Load scripts complete.
[01:965] Interface initialization.
[01:966] Load data.
[01:991] Load sprites.
[02:631] Interface initialization complete.
[02:632] Item manager initialization...
[02:640] Item manager initialization complete.
[02:723] Hex field initialization...
[02:724] Hex field initialization complete.
[02:725] Engine initialization complete.
[04:587] Engine finish...
[04:636] Disconnect.
[04:638] Traffic: send<0>, receive<0>, whole<0>, receive real<0>.
[04:639] Disconnect success.
[04:640] Resource manager finish...
[04:641] Resource manager finish complete.
[04:642] Hex field finish...
[04:644] Hex field finish complete.
[04:645] Sprite manager finish...
[04:652] Sprite manager finish complete.
[04:654] Sound manager finish.
[04:655] Sound manager finish complete.
[04:872] Engine finish complete.
[04:878] FOnline finished.

Furthermore that .zip contains both missing files:
[00:487] Load sprite 'egg.png' fail. Egg disabled.
[00:499] SpriteManager::LoadFontFO - File<OldDefault.fofnt> not found.

You can just try to unzip it to /data and the effect should be the same. Apparently your client cannot access these files.

[Deadeye]

I really appreciate the time you took to help us figure this out, and makes me realize even more why I will never personally use Vista. The problem was apparently with the .zip files after all, and they just weren't being seen by the client.  It seems to be working fine now. Thanks so much for your help.

Edit: Sorry I should have been more clear. The only thing I had to do was extract the faction.zip in to /data for it to start working correctly. Again, using Windows XP I didn't experience this problem, it was only on Vista where the issue arose.

[Aquare]

Would be cool, if you could post what the final solution was. Might be useful for someone else.

[fiskonian]

I am having an issue with my mouse cursor displaying on the screen during the play/registration screen. Also, when I press play on the launcher, it will say that "Data file 'datafiles2238.cfg' not found. run updater.exe"

After installation, All I did was link to the FO2 master.dat and critter.dat files, input the correct IP for the server, and run the updater.exe

I have windows 7 x64 home premium. All drivers only a month old.

[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM] Starting FOLauncher 1.04
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM]    IE version: 9.0.8112.16441
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM]    OS version: Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 64-bit
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM]    .NET CLR version: 2.0.50727.5448
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM]    .NET Supported versions:
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM]        v1.0.3705
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM]        v1.1.4322
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM]        v2.0.50727
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM]        v3.0
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM]        v3.5
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM]        v4.0.30319
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM] Webclient initialized
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM] Setting working directory
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM] Starting ping thread
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM] Starting web thread
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM] Retrieving MD5
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM] Creating ping socket
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM] Setting server status

[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM] Connecting...
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM] Connected to server
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM] Disconnecting...
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM] Closing socket
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM] Disconnected
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM] Setting server status [2]
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM] Ping thread close
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM] Reading MD5
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM] Found MD5 locally: 5afd4f881ab84c4883b2a7cd4ed8e0a8
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM] MD5 matches
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM] Navigate HTML document
[3/8/2012 9:06:42 PM] Displaying HTML document
[3/8/2012 9:06:44 PM] Trying to find process Updater.exe
[3/8/2012 9:06:44 PM] Starting process
[3/8/2012 9:06:44 PM] Found path of process: C:\Games\FOnline
[3/8/2012 9:06:44 PM] Updater.exe started
[3/8/2012 9:06:49 PM] Trying to find process FOnline.exe
[3/8/2012 9:06:49 PM] Starting process
[3/8/2012 9:06:49 PM] Found path of process: C:\Games\FOnline
[3/8/2012 9:06:49 PM] FOnline.exe started
[3/8/2012 9:11:42 PM] Check status
[3/8/2012 9:16:42 PM] Check status
[3/8/2012 9:16:42 PM] FOnline process not started, start ping thread
[3/8/2012 9:16:42 PM] Creating ping socket
[3/8/2012 9:16:42 PM] Setting server status
[3/8/2012 9:16:42 PM] Connecting...
[3/8/2012 9:16:42 PM] Connected to server
[3/8/2012 9:16:42 PM] Disconnecting...
[3/8/2012 9:16:42 PM] Closing socket
[3/8/2012 9:16:42 PM] Disconnected
[3/8/2012 9:16:42 PM] Setting server status [2]
[3/8/2012 9:16:42 PM] Ping thread close
[3/8/2012 9:18:10 PM] Trying to find process FOnline.exe
[3/8/2012 9:18:10 PM] Starting process
[3/8/2012 9:18:10 PM] Found path of process: C:\Games\FOnline
[3/8/2012 9:18:10 PM] FOnline.exe started
[3/8/2012 9:21:42 PM] Check status

[Deadeye]

I had the same issue with mine originally, you may have to create a text file called DataFiles2238 apart from the other file simply called DataFiles. It should look like so:

DataFiles2238

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C:\Games\FOnline\data\master.dat
C:\Games\FOnline\data\critter.dat
Make sure your critter.dat and master.dat are in your FOnline \data folder. Change the paths according to where you installed FOnline of course, if not the same.

DataFiles

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include Datafiles2238.cfg
data\factioncritters.zip
data\faction.zip
data\faction001.zip
Should fix the problem you're having.

[Gittes]

I have this problem when trying to play the game: Some files are missing (Datafiles2238, Faction, Factioncritters, faction001)

I'm trying to update it, and I got to the part of downloading the "faction.zip". But it just doesn't download. I've been a few hours waiting. Maybe I should have more patience

[JovankaB]

I have this problem when trying to play the game: Some files are missing (Datafiles2238, Faction, Factioncritters, faction001)

I'm trying to update it, and I got to the part of downloading the "faction.zip". But it just doesn't download. I've been a few hours waiting. Maybe I should have more patience

You can grab whole package from http://fodev.net/forum/index.php/topic,22146.0.html
(without master.dat and critter.dat)

[Gittes]

You can grab whole package from http://fodev.net/forum/index.php/topic,22146.0.html
(without master.dat and critter.dat)

Once I have the pack, i just need to cut and paste right?

[JovankaB]

Once I have the pack, i just need to cut and paste right?

Just unzip it to a new folder. You will have clean installation.
Read the post I linked to, it's described in baby steps.

[Gittes]

I did what you suggest me, Jovanka, but I still have the "faction.zip", the "factioncritters.zip" and the "faction001" missing

[JovankaB]

Then I don't know how it's possible, everything is in the zip.

[Gittes]

Then I don't know how it's possible, everything is in the zip.

Wait, I have to unzip the "faction" documents, or just paste them unzipped into the FOnline folder?

If I have to unzip them, where should I paste them?

[JovankaB]

Wait, I have to unzip the "faction" documents, or just paste them unzipped into the FOnline folder?

If I have to unzip them, where should I paste them?

http://fodev.net/forum/index.php/topic,22146.0.html

This is FULL client. Installation is 2 points, seriously.

1. Download and unzip the file FOnline2238.zip
2. Copy master.dat and critter.dat into data folder OR run FO2238Config.exe and in DataFiles tab specify paths to master.dat and critter.dat.

I don't know how to make it any simpler.

[Gittes]

http://fodev.net/forum/index.php/topic,22146.0.html

This is FULL client. Installation is 2 points, seriously.

1. Download and unzip the file FOnline2238.zip
2. Copy master.dat and critter.dat into data folder OR run FO2238Config.exe and in DataFiles tab specify paths to master.dat and critter.dat.

I don't know how to make it any simpler.

I did that. Now it pops up an error message that says "d3dx9_42.dll. wasn't found" and suggest me to reinstall the game.

I'm going to do it. Let's see what happens...

[Gittes]

Doing the reinstallation worked. ¡Thanks for your help Jovanka!

But the game doesn't launch. I click "play" and after a load screen, it comes back to the main menu and down it says "connection established, authentication..."