System Shock 2 won´t run, even with "-lgntforce"

[Preacher 0]

Just wanted to play this classic again but noticed it won´t even start. Installed perfectly by running Setup with the added "-lgntforce" parameter. Applying the patch was successful, too. But as soon as I try to run the game, even by using this "-lgntforce" parameter it just returns to the desktop. Any clues?

 

I´m using Win2k SP3. For hardware used, look at my sig.

[ConQueso 0]

Classic indeed.

 

Shouldn't need the -LGNTFORCE for the game to run, just to install.

 

Have you tried running it through QFixApp in Win98 layer?

[gilgamesh 0]

I have the same problem. I bought System Shock 2 recently only to be dismayed that I couldn't play it. I was able to use lgntforce to install but when I go to play the game all I get is some hd activity and an hourglass cursor. Then it goes back to the normal cursor and nothing happens. How do you use QFixApp in Windows 2000?

 

Specs:

AthlonXP 2000+

512ram

geforce3 (original) 30.82 drivers

windows 2000 SP3

Soundblaster Live!

 

Thanks!

[DosFreak 2]

Installed the latest updates?

[gilgamesh 0]

yep.

[Preacher 0]

Tried with Application Compatibility Toolkit. Didn´t work. Perhaps a Win2k SP3 specific problem; will check with Win2k SP2 asap. In the meantime, could one of you please check with WinXP / XP SP1?

[gilgamesh 0]

I have also tried it on a friends computer with WindowsXP SP1 and it works fine if you use the compatibility mode. (Windows 98, Turn of Visual Themes).

[pmistry 0]

Try getting a no cd-crack and install the game with a full install, also do not patch the game or patch it and get the no-cd crack for that patch.

[ConQueso 0]

Quote:

could one of you please check with WinXP / XP SP1?

I played it on a friends XP Home Edition laptop. This was before SP1 though.

Perhaps maybe its a CD-ROM drive-protection issue? Do you have an alternate drive to try with?

Wait a minute... I'm not sure, but I think it might've been SS2 that had an issue with either not wanting to run from the autoplay popup or from a desktop shortcut in either 2000 or XP. That might've been another game though.

I'd try both methods.

[Sanchez 0]

You need to get a no cd crack for it to run. I tried this back on win2k SP1 or 2 and it worked fine.

[Wolf87 0]

Get the patch to version 2.3 and upgrade game files :

 

www.irrationalgames.com/shock2/files/shkpatch.exe

 

Apply unSafeDisc 1.55 :

 

http://masku.rdx.net/gf/pt/unsafediscv1.5.5.zip

 

Rename Testme.exe to SHOCK2.EXE and use the no CD patch :

 

http://gcw.webmediadirect.com/games/pc_system_shock_2.shtml

[RedStar 0]

You need to look at the compatibility settings in XP and then see if you can't use those in win2k and tell me what the settings are .

 

I tried installing sytem shock 2 yesterday and was able to install it using compatibility 98 mode. However, when i tried to run it..i would get a severe kernal 32 error. I can't remember the exact message now.