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hefalumps · 09-12-2013, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dlefe

Hi.

Not sure if this was actually supposed to be fixed in this interim release, but I still get a black screen in Full Screen mode when loading the game and when pop-ups (historical nostalgia) appear.

Although the bypass of using the "windowed" preference does work, because i'm on a 1366*768 laptop, losing that piece of screen real estate does hurt...

Hey dlefe - I have the same resolution laptop screen and don't like using Full Screen mode (although I don't have the black screen issue you have). What I end up doing is hiding my Windows taskbar just before I open OOTP, and set OOTP Preferences to 1360x768 windowed. This way it will take up the entire screen but still be in windowed mode. Then after it's open, I alt-tab back to the desktop and un-hide the Windows Taskbar. It will now be visible when using other applications, but OOTP will continue to overlap the Windows taskbar when it's open.

I would try that to see if it works around your black screen issue while still giving you the max screen real estate (except for the Windows title bar at the very top). I'd be curious to hear if you start experiencing any issues with FaceGen pictures whenever you minimize and re-maximize the game, though. That's really the only issue I'm currently having with OOTP on my laptop.

Déjà Bru · 09-12-2013, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by hefalumps

Hey dlefe - I have the same resolution laptop screen and don't like using Full Screen mode (although I don't have the black screen issue you have). What I end up doing is hiding my Windows taskbar just before I open OOTP, and set OOTP Preferences to 1360x768 windowed. This way it will take up the entire screen but still be in windowed mode. Then after it's open, I alt-tab back to the desktop and un-hide the Windows Taskbar. It will now be visible when using other applications, but OOTP will continue to overlap the Windows taskbar when it's open.

I would try that to see if it works around your black screen issue while still giving you the max screen real estate (except for the Windows title bar at the very top). I'd be curious to hear if you start experiencing any issues with FaceGen pictures whenever you minimize and re-maximize the game, though. That's really the only issue I'm currently having with OOTP on my laptop.

That would likely be a workaround to the full screen / black screen issue, as it seems to be related to whether you actually have full screen selected in preferences. If so, like I said, the next time you start the game, the screen goes black instead of showing you the start menu. The game is out there and running; you just have to Alt-Tab or something to get around the black screen. Then either the game appears or you can click the icon in the taskbar. Your hiding the taskbar will probably work in that your setting remains windowed instead of full screen, but same effect.

drksd4848 · 09-12-2013, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG17EASY

Thanks for posting this. I was going to ask about this if nobody posted about it by the end of the day. Disappointed to hear this since there were some changes in the previous build that I was hoping to get. Guess I won't update yet.

The work around is to change your resolution settings to something different (doesn't matter what) as soon as you start up the game.

Runs OK after that, but you have to do it every time you restart - and it shouldn't be like that.

philthepat · 09-12-2013, 03:20 PM

I also have the black screen issue. Im running Windows 8, with Intel HD Graphics 3000.

rpriske · 09-12-2013, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ts-Rock

I'm running Mac OS X, what is the resolution bug?

I was wondering that as well. I am running OS X and have had no problems (other than the multi-game uniform bug).

BIG17EASY · 09-12-2013, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by drksd4848

The work around is to change your resolution settings to something different (doesn't matter what) as soon as you start up the game.

Runs OK after that, but you have to do it every time you restart - and it shouldn't be like that.

Thanks, I'm aware. To me, that's a pain in the butt and something that hopefully will be fixed.

Gudy2Shoes · 09-12-2013, 03:55 PM

I am still getting flickering graphics on the screen during game play. I haven't tested it to be sure, but it seems to happen with the game is processing info in the back ground, either when loading an inning/new batter during a live game, or simming multiple days at a time.

Déjà Bru · 09-12-2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Gudy2Shoes

I am still getting flickering graphics on the screen during game play. I haven't tested it to be sure, but it seems to happen with the game is processing info in the back ground, either when loading an inning/new batter during a live game, or simming multiple days at a time.

Unless you hear more about this complaint here, it might be something to do with your computer. For example, that flickering could be from a program running in the background (such as your anti-virus; consider temporarily suspending it, going into game mode, or bypassing the OOTP game folders from its inspection).

The reason I say this is, see how a bunch of us have complained about the full screen / black screen issue now? That's what OOTPD looks for to determine if they have a significant and general programming issue. So, keep an eye out here to see if any other folks have described your situation. In the meantime, though, check to see what's running in the background on your computer; look at your anti-virus options; see if your mouse and touchpad are running, calibrated properly and are not conflicting each other; run defrag; maybe even uninstall and reinstall OOTPB to see if that works.

markprior22 · 09-12-2013, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Andreas Raht

Are you all using Windows 8? Can you please tell me which graphics processor your computer has? Thank you.

I'm on a Windows 7 laptop. I'll edit this post with video info later. It's not a gaming laptop or anything like that.

RchW · 09-12-2013, 04:50 PM

I'm in the process of installing this build in my new Ideapad just out of the box. Windows 8 and NVIDIA Geforce video. I hope it works ok.

I have no problems with Win 7 and NVIDIA on my Toshiba.

markprior22 · 09-12-2013, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Andreas Raht

Are you all using Windows 8? Can you please tell me which graphics processor your computer has? Thank you.

I'm on a Windows 7 laptop. I'll edit this post with video info later. It's not a gaming laptop or anything like that.

Ts-Rock · 09-12-2013, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rpriske

I was wondering that as well. I am running OS X and have had no problems (other than the multi-game uniform bug).

I used to have that issue but w/last two patches it went away for me

PSUColonel · 09-12-2013, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by drksd4848

The Mac OS X resolution bug still exists. So much for that.

Rolling back to 14.3 again.

I am not seeing it

dlefe · 09-12-2013, 06:29 PM

Hi,

For me, the system specs are: It's Windows 7 64-bit, resolution 1366*768, Lenovo laptop, Nvidia GT 630M & Intel HD Graphics 4000.

This only started happening since the previous patch. I've never had this problem before, but it's also happening with this patch.

I'm current on the NVidia drivers, so I don't get it. Tried running in Full Screen and doing the alt-tab thing for a while, but when the All-Star cards generated, only half the facegens were appearing. Restored my game, went back to Windowed, and re-ran that day, and the cards were perfect.

I don't trust running in Full Screen anymore. Was really hoping that it was fixed, but if you guys can't reproduce, i'm not sure if there will be a solution.....

OBSL Commish · 09-12-2013, 08:16 PM

My problem didn't get fixed, unfortunately:

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...e-problem.html

hefalumps · 09-12-2013, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by OBSL Commish

My problem didn't get fixed, unfortunately:

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...e-problem.html

OBSL Commish,

Sorry to hear. I still haven't seen anything like this in my league, and I hope it doesn't crop up - but stuff like that scares me.

Couple of questions:

1) Was this a league imported from an older version of OOTP?
2) Have you tried creating a new league and seeing if that league has the same problem?

bwburke94 · 09-12-2013, 09:49 PM

I guess I'm the crash-test dummy. Again.

Running what should be a standard Win7 laptop configuration for most players. I'm going to run a long sim and see what happens.

OBSL Commish · 09-12-2013, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by hefalumps

OBSL Commish,

Sorry to hear. I still haven't seen anything like this in my league, and I hope it doesn't crop up - but stuff like that scares me.

Couple of questions:

1) Was this a league imported from an older version of OOTP?
2) Have you tried creating a new league and seeing if that league has the same problem?

1) Yes. Version 12
2) I checked another league I created in the last version (14.5.23) and it is not showing the same error. So I guess it has something to do with imported leagues.

RchW · 09-12-2013, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RchW

I'm in the process of installing this build in my new Ideapad just out of the box. Windows 8 and NVIDIA Geforce video. I hope it works ok.

I have no problems with Win 7 and NVIDIA on my Toshiba.

No problems with Win 8 and NVIDIA on the the Ideapad.

I installed OOTP on the SSD. Wow this thing just flat out rocks now!

The Wolf · 09-12-2013, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RchW

No problems with Win 8 and NVIDIA on the the Ideapad.

I installed OOTP on the SSD. Wow this thing just flat out rocks now!

I ran OOTP 13 on an SSD and it wore it out.

09-12-2013, 04:50 PM	#30
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09-12-2013, 03:20 PM	#24
philthepat Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dover, UK Posts: 271	I also have the black screen issue. Im running Windows 8, with Intel HD Graphics 3000.

09-12-2013, 03:55 PM	#27
Gudy2Shoes Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Golden Valley, MN Posts: 60	I am still getting flickering graphics on the screen during game play. I haven't tested it to be sure, but it seems to happen with the game is processing info in the back ground, either when loading an inning/new batter during a live game, or simming multiple days at a time.

09-12-2013, 06:29 PM	#34
dlefe Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 50	Hi, For me, the system specs are: It's Windows 7 64-bit, resolution 1366*768, Lenovo laptop, Nvidia GT 630M & Intel HD Graphics 4000. This only started happening since the previous patch. I've never had this problem before, but it's also happening with this patch. I'm current on the NVidia drivers, so I don't get it. Tried running in Full Screen and doing the alt-tab thing for a while, but when the All-Star cards generated, only half the facegens were appearing. Restored my game, went back to Windowed, and re-ran that day, and the cards were perfect. I don't trust running in Full Screen anymore. Was really hoping that it was fixed, but if you guys can't reproduce, i'm not sure if there will be a solution.....

09-12-2013, 08:16 PM	#35
OBSL Commish All Star Reserve Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 946	My problem didn't get fixed, unfortunately: http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...e-problem.html

09-12-2013, 09:49 PM	#37
bwburke94 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belchertown, MA, USA Posts: 4,443	I guess I'm the crash-test dummy. Again. Running what should be a standard Win7 laptop configuration for most players. I'm going to run a long sim and see what happens.