Backgrounds on Text Boxes clear

Frill · 01-01-2004, 06:16 AM

Looks like you've made a good game from what I can see.

But, sadly I'd have to say I can't make a solid judgement because I CANT see. Whenever there is any form of text at any point in the game, I dont have the black background (or white as seen in one SS) behind my text making it impossible to read.

I spent 19.99 on this game hoping I could at least read the text...seeing as its a text based game. But as of now, I'm going on graphics alone to guide me through the game.

For example when you get to the main screen after creating your player and being drafted (the one with the field and the stores), scroll over one of the choices, you should see a box pop up with text in it. On my screen the box is see thru with white text, and it makes it impossible to read what it says. I noticed on the SS's that these boxes are actually filled with black background, but once again, on my game they are not. White on black is readable as displayed on the sites screenshots, but white on see-thru is terrible and unviewable.

It is like this on every single text box in the game for me, making 80% of the game unreadable.

Thus making the game unplayable.Any help would be much appreciated.

Bryan Whritenour

P.S. - I hope this valued customer jazz lives up to its hype.

Please get back to me ASAP!

Steve Kuffrey · 01-01-2004, 07:03 AM

Go into the OOTP5 folder and open the "game config" file, toggle the 3d setting, close those things and try the game again.

If that doesn't solve it, go to start then run and type dxdiag and hit enter. The direct X utility will open and it will let you know what version of direct X you are have installed. If it is less than v9 go to http://www.microsoft.com download and install v9, reboot your computer and then try the game again.

Other possible solutions:

-Update your video drivers.
-Change desktop color depth.

Please let me know if none of these help.

Frill · 01-01-2004, 07:29 AM

Well, Im down to updating my Video Drivers and changing the color depth of my desktop...

How do I do both?

(If you have to go to windows update to do it, it wont let me. It says I need ActiveX controls enabled which I apparently dont. I have no idea how to enable them either.)

Steve Kuffrey · 01-01-2004, 07:35 AM

Video drivers:
http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...threadid=19715

Color depth:
Right click on desktop, chose properties, then settings tab, lower right hand corner is color depth adjustment.

Frill · 01-01-2004, 07:56 AM

Did them both...

It appears to be fixed. Though I don't know which one of the two it was that fixed it.

Good lookin' out there Steve.

Customer Service gets two thumbs up! Keep up the good work.

magnet · 01-01-2004, 08:00 AM

frill: thats why OOTP Dev. kicks ass

Frill · 01-01-2004, 08:02 AM

Quick response time (even at an early hour), efficiency, and politeness -- that's all you can ask for with Tech Support/Customer Service.

magnet · 01-01-2004, 08:03 AM

and its steve kuffrey, he's usually in bed by 8 :x

dnhdnd · 08-18-2004, 08:56 AM

Just to let everyone know, it was the color depth that fixed the problem.

01-01-2004, 06:16 AM	#1
Frill Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5	Backgrounds on Text Boxes clear Looks like you've made a good game from what I can see. But, sadly I'd have to say I can't make a solid judgement because I CANT see. Whenever there is any form of text at any point in the game, I dont have the black background (or white as seen in one SS) behind my text making it impossible to read. I spent 19.99 on this game hoping I could at least read the text...seeing as its a text based game. But as of now, I'm going on graphics alone to guide me through the game. For example when you get to the main screen after creating your player and being drafted (the one with the field and the stores), scroll over one of the choices, you should see a box pop up with text in it. On my screen the box is see thru with white text, and it makes it impossible to read what it says. I noticed on the SS's that these boxes are actually filled with black background, but once again, on my game they are not. White on black is readable as displayed on the sites screenshots, but white on see-thru is terrible and unviewable. It is like this on every single text box in the game for me, making 80% of the game unreadable. Thus making the game unplayable.Any help would be much appreciated. Bryan Whritenour P.S. - I hope this valued customer jazz lives up to its hype. Please get back to me ASAP!

01-01-2004, 07:03 AM	#2
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,022	Go into the OOTP5 folder and open the "game config" file, toggle the 3d setting, close those things and try the game again. If that doesn't solve it, go to start then run and type dxdiag and hit enter. The direct X utility will open and it will let you know what version of direct X you are have installed. If it is less than v9 go to http://www.microsoft.com download and install v9, reboot your computer and then try the game again. Other possible solutions: -Update your video drivers. -Change desktop color depth. Please let me know if none of these help. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

01-01-2004, 07:35 AM	#4
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,022	Video drivers: http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...threadid=19715 Color depth: Right click on desktop, chose properties, then settings tab, lower right hand corner is color depth adjustment. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

01-01-2004, 07:29 AM	#3
Frill Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5	Well, Im down to updating my Video Drivers and changing the color depth of my desktop... How do I do both? (If you have to go to windows update to do it, it wont let me. It says I need ActiveX controls enabled which I apparently dont. I have no idea how to enable them either.)

01-01-2004, 07:56 AM	#5
Frill Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5	Did them both... It appears to be fixed. Though I don't know which one of the two it was that fixed it. Good lookin' out there Steve. Customer Service gets two thumbs up! Keep up the good work.

01-01-2004, 08:00 AM	#6
magnet Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,029	frill: thats why OOTP Dev. kicks ass

01-01-2004, 08:02 AM	#7
Frill Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5	Quick response time (even at an early hour), efficiency, and politeness -- that's all you can ask for with Tech Support/Customer Service.

01-01-2004, 08:03 AM	#8
magnet Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,029	and its steve kuffrey, he's usually in bed by 8 :x

08-18-2004, 08:56 AM	#9
dnhdnd Bat Boy Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5	Just to let everyone know, it was the color depth that fixed the problem.