Unable to get the SEIV Launcher working.

[Skirmisher]

I attempted to run the Quadrant Mod using the launcher but was unsuccesful.

Does it not work with Gold?

The readme recommends using the launcher.
You select the directory of the mod and when I hit play scenerio I get an error.

There doesn't seem to be a launch mod button or any obvious way to launch the mod. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

[Fyron]

What error does it give you?

[Skirmisher]

Unable to load data file
"c:\space empires iv gold\fyronsquadrantmod\data\settings.txt"

Then it goes to load screen but only credits and quit game are availible.

[bowzerdawg]

I think we might’ve had the same problem. This happened to me just now when I was using the Quadront mod, but I fixed it by upgraded SE4 gold with the patch. After that it worked. Go to their official site and download the patch, then upload it to your game's folder and everything should work out fine. If not, then one of these veteran players might offer better answers.

[ October 02, 2002, 03:44: Message edited by: bowzerdawg ]

[Skirmisher]

I'm using the latest Version 1.78

[Pax]

Actually, I've discovered that SE4 itself sometimes, and the SE4 Launcher almost ALWAYS, has a hissy fit if I try to run it, and I have Eudora (my email client) running.

So I suggest turning off all nonessential applications, and THEN trying it.

If it then works, try it with each other application in turn, until you discover the cuplrit.

Then, never ever try to boot SE4Launcer with that application running.

[dogscoff]

I use Eudora on one of my mavhines and I'm sure I must have had it running with the mod launcher before.

[Skirmisher]

It's too bad really that mod did look interesting to me,but the launcher is FUBARED.

[geoschmo]

Originally posted by MaCready:
It's too bad really that mod did look interesting to me,but the launcher is FUBARED.<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The Launcher defenitly works with 1.78.

The problem sounds to me more like it could be something in the mod itself. What Version of the mod are using? And where did you get it from?

Geoschmo

[Skirmisher]

I got it from Imp. Fyrons list of links in the Posts.

[geoschmo]

Yeah, I downloaded Fyron'sQuadMod 1.14 from there and don't seem to have a problem. And I am using 1.78 and the Mod picker.

The error you are getting, not being able to load settings.txt, sounds like it would be a problem with that file. Perhaps it got corrupted or something. Maybe try deleting the mod folder and redownloading the mod again.

Geoschmo

[Skirmisher]

You hit the nail squarly on the head,did as you recommended,everything runs ok now,Thanks. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[Matryx]

Shame I missed all this.
I've never had my mod launcher called "FUBARED" before http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif
If you do get an error message along the lines of


Unable to load data file
"c:\space empires iv gold\fyronsquadrantmod\data\settings.txt"
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">then it really does mean it can't load the datafile from the mod specified and you should try to reinstall the mod.

As for conflicts with Eudora? I run Eudora myself and have not had any issues with it... or SE4/Eudora conflicts.

Thanks to Geo for solving his problem http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[Dan C.]

I am having some problems with the Mod launcher v2
It puts all the savegame part of the launcher off the right hand edge of my screen, and there seems to be no way to re-position the launcher. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

Luckly enough I have a dual monitor and I can put my second monitor (virtually) to the right of my main screen (it is physically on the left) and see the Last third of the program.

Is there any way to move the mod launcher from it's selected position? (My main screen is 1280x1024).

-Dan

[Matryx]

Dan, I have e-mailed you with some Queries regarding your problem.
With any luck we can sort this out.