"Closed Abonormaly" Solution

[Exoxus]

Originally Posted by Red Bull

Right in middle of main program directory, where it shud be.

OK, thanks for the picture. I'm looking, I know where it should be, but it just isn't there. *sigh*

I'm trying to switch it to XP format, mines on classic. Hmm.. (EDIT: NOPE. >_< )

-X

[Red Bull]

Well, maybe this is the problem then, seems at least 2 here who dont have this file, that cant get on.

I certainly having no probs, and as pic shows the file is there.

Maybe unistalling and running the launcher prog 'PoTc-setup' again may help, maybe on some comps this file was lost during update and this is why it crashes, as it cant find the info it requires to load properly.

'Keep it Kool '

[Exoxus]

Ok, sounds good. I'm re-downloading it now. Gosh this is one buggy beta. VMK's was better. ;-D

(EDIT: Aww.. nope, did not work.)

-X

[Red Bull]

Originally Posted by Exoxus

Ok, sounds good. I'm re-downloading it now. Gosh this is one buggy beta. VMK's was better. ;-D

(EDIT: Aww.. nope, did not work.)

-X

Well seems then this is them clutching at straws then, did it put a game_options file in the folder or is it still missing?

Don't think theres much else u can do TBH. Looks like its back to notifying them and waiting..... once again.

TBH its a lag fest, and very frustrating, so your onot missing much. Not that makes you feel better though.

Oh well good luck with your further enquiries.

'Keep it Kool '

[Exoxus]

Hm. I've sent in a large description of what's going on. I guess I'll just wait.. I hope by Tuesday they'll have enough people there to fix it.

I just wanted to be able to try out the Create-A-Pirate, maybe even run around. (until it crashes, at least. :l)

Oh well. Thanks for your help!

-X

[Sr.Penguin]

Yup, I even reinstalled the entire thing. And yet, Still not game options thing. -.-

Sr.Penguin

[monkeybugs]

I have the file, but I did not change anything. Mine has been working ok except lag and a few crashes. Don't want to mess with it if its not broke

[Devin]

Well, I have none of the required files, possibly installing the game again and again and again and recovering the file?

[Bizneo]

Sounds like we have a patch coming any day now.

[HaveAMagicalDay]

Originally Posted by BillyBobTheKid

Well, I have none of the required files, possibly installing the game again and again and again and recovering the file?

It might, but I don't think it would lol. But it is possible GOOD LUCK LAD!!!

~Cpt.Sea

[Krickit2]

Ok for those that don't have a game_options.txt file

This may be your specific problem. Read this full post before you attempt to do this.

this is only a notepad file and easy to make your own, if you have the correct information that goes in it

go to start/programs/accessories/notepad

copy and paste the following information making sure that version is the very first word on the file and that you have not copied the empty space before it also:

version
14
state
working
api
default
window_width
832
window_height
624
fullscreen_width
832
fullscreen_height
624
resolution
0
fullscreen
0
widescreen
0
widescreen_resolution
0
widescreen_fullscreen
0
reflection
1
shader
1
shadow
0
texture
-1
texture_compression
0
sound
1
sound_volume
1.0
music
1
music_volume
1.0
gui_scale
0.5
special_effects
1
texture_scale
0.5
reserved3
0
reserved4
0
reserved5
0
reserved6
0
reserved7
0
reserved8
0
reserved9
0
reserved10
0

Now name the file game_options and save it to C:\Program Files\Disney\Disney Online\PiratesOnline

if this still does not work you may try to go back and change the

api
default

to

api
pandadx8

This can not hurt anything and may help.....if it doesn't.... then just delete the file you created


EDIT.....I am editing this post to let you know I have had two friends try this and they are now back in the game!

[Devin]

Krickit2 - Hey, I need help still. I'm trying to do this, I actually had more hope because some stuff happened when after I made the file, but I still cannot get access. Could you give me more details for if it doesn'twork?

EDIT - OMG THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!! I'M ON NOW!! (Sorry for caps, too excited!)

[Krickit2]

Originally Posted by BillyBobTheKid

Krickit2 - Hey, I need help still. I'm trying to do this, I actually had more hope because some stuff happened when after I made the file, but I still cannot get access. Could you give me more details for if it doesn'twork?

Ok Kid the above post assumes you have POTCO installed in the default directory

if this is true, then go there, open the game_options file (it should be the one you made)

where it reads default under api change it to read pandadx8 then save

close everything and try to start the game


note: The above is a copy of my game_options file, so it actually has my in game preferences set ..once you get in the game you may have to go under the option tab and change your setting to what you prefer.

BTW Kid...I am bike-rider on VMK. Just so you know me

[CaptainCamona]

I did exactly what everyone told me to do and yet it still doesn't work....I'm losing all hope in this game completely....If anyone has any idea mine in specific will not run please tell me.

[Krickit2]

Originally Posted by CaptainCamona

I did exactly what everyone told me to do and yet it still doesn't work....I'm losing all hope in this game completely....If anyone has any idea mine in specific will not run please tell me.

ok since I don't know what system you are using or what your specific problem was to begin with..... I will try my best but no guarentees

These solutions tend to fix the internet explorer error a lot of people were getting.

IF..that was your problem. If it was not this error, then this solutions won't help you!

go to where you installed POTCO, assuming that was the default directory the path would be C:\Program Files\Disney\Disney Online\PiratesOnline

Open the file that is named game_options NOT last_game_option. Both of these files should be in the folder. you want the first file name, not the second, you should not have to un-hide any file to find this.

IF..it is there it should look like this

version
14
state
working
api
default
window_width
832
window_height
624
fullscreen_width
832
fullscreen_height
624
resolution
0
fullscreen
0
widescreen
0
widescreen_resolution
0
widescreen_fullscreen
0
reflection
1
shader
1
shadow
0
texture
-1
texture_compression
0
sound
1
sound_volume
1.0
music
1
music_volume
1.0
gui_scale
0.5
special_effects
1
texture_scale
0.5
reserved3
0
reserved4
0
reserved5
0
reserved6
0
reserved7
0
reserved8
0
reserved9
0
reserved10
0

IF this is how it is and it is still not working .... Change it to this

version
14
state
working
api
pandadx8
window_width
832
window_height
624
fullscreen_width
832
fullscreen_height
624
resolution
0
fullscreen
0
widescreen
0
widescreen_resolution
0
widescreen_fullscreen
0
reflection
1
shader
1
shadow
0
texture
-1
texture_compression
0
sound
1
sound_volume
1.0
music
1
music_volume
1.0
gui_scale
0.5
special_effects
1
texture_scale
0.5
reserved3
0
reserved4
0
reserved5
0
reserved6
0
reserved7
0
reserved8
0
reserved9
0
reserved10
0

make sure you save it

If the file is not in the folder at all follow my instruction in the previous post.

If none of the thing work you might want to try un-installing and re-installing the program.....if you did not save the set-up installer you can get it at www.piratesonline.com/beta
Log In, then go to PLAY (up top), then download.

once you have re-installed go back to the folder and check for the game-options file.

if it is in there, check what the api reads, if it is not, try the above steps again.

Most of all be calm....furstration generally only makes the problem worse and causes you to overlook what is actually wrong.

I know it is aggravating to go though this ....I could not get on for a while myself... but in the end this what Beta testing is all about...finding bugs and fixing problems