UPDATED (2x): OpenSauce and Halo CE Crashing *PLEASE TEST FOR FEEDBACK*

Project Shockwave needs you, Korndawg.

Got it to work with a DLL injector.

Did you disable any internet games with this? When I tried to connect to an internet game with the DLL injected, none showed up. The moment I restarted the game without the DLL, I could see them again. I joined a dedicated BG game, walked around, checked my ping (120) and injected the DLL. Then, I mysteriously got a ping so high, I disconnected from the server in about 3 seconds. Did you disable Internet games for this build? Or is this some kind of bug?

When using Open Sauce, Halo CE limits the servers listed, based on if the server being listed is running Open Sauce or not.

Of course, if it is being run, it'll show up.

If it doesn't, it won't.

If you want to play online, just don't inject the dll, and you'll be able to play online.

Err, I have no problems with server listings. I get every server, whether it has OS or not.

wtf?

when im running os, i can see and join all 1.08 servers just fine.

and i don't inject shit, dunno what your talking about.

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Originally Posted by StankBacon

wtf?

when im running os, i can see and join all 1.08 servers just fine.

and i don't inject shit, dunno what your talking about.

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It won't run unless I'm running a .DLL injector. It's the only way I can get around the startup exception at the moment.

OS works just fine after I get past that point, if I inject it.

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Originally Posted by English Mobster

OS works just fine after I get past that point, if I inject it.

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not if your not seeing servers...

Besides that, of course.

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Originally Posted by supersniper

CRASH ON START UP

Programs running in background
xfire (in game chat enabled)
Used shorcut for DxTweaker (camo fix)

With Both programs running.

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System Information
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Time of this report: 5/30/2009, 03:39:58
      Machine name: BASEMENTLEFT
  Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090206-1234)
          Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.               
      System Model: Dell DV051                 
              BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A03
          Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.20GHz
            Memory: 2038MB RAM
          Page File: 577MB used, 3353MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
    DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

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You have to exit Xfire before testing, otherwise it won't work.

I dont know if this is caused by OS, but it just happened recently and hasn't happened before, so it's likely.

I was able to use OS fine for a day, but today I had no text chat ingame. I ran the msi in the redist folder like you're supposed to, but now the game exceptions as the ingame F2 menu disappears after loading a map (when chat is meant to be shown). Removing OS doesn't fix this.

perhaps your "content" folder got deleted or the contents corrupted?

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Originally Posted by CodeBrain

When using Open Sauce, Halo CE limits the servers listed, based on if the server being listed is running Open Sauce or not.

Of course, if it is being run, it'll show up.

If it doesn't, it won't.

If you want to play online, just don't inject the dll, and you'll be able to play online.

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I had the server listing issue too. I tried using the latest OS listed on the first post (the 'correct version'). Under client version it's identified as 1.09 so maybe that's why you can only see servers running OS. reverted back to the OS link that is crossed out and I could see the servers once more.

CRASH ON START UP
Programs Running in Background/Modified Files

• Xfire (in game chat enabled)
• HSE Beta2 is installed into root folder
• Haloceded.exe is patched with HCELagTweak.exe and SAPP's Patcher
• SAPP.dll is in root folder along with SAPP folder
• CMT Chatbox (with edited files to get rid of made by conscars in the corner)
• Running Halo ce through DXTweaker to use the camo fix
  
• Runs with command arguments of "-console -screenshot -window
• IG-BRAINZ_150_MODIFIED and default.tbf
• 2 batch files to help run server (runs all server apps automatically)
• init.txt (for dedi)
• motd.txt (message of the day for dedi)
• maps1.txt, maps2.txt, stunts.txt (different mapcycles for abyll's app)
• Abyll's app
• Geomitar's Version changer (modified strings)

DirectX Diagnostics - System Information (32Bit)

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System Information
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Time of this report: 5/30/2009, 03:39:58
Machine name: BASEMENTLEFT
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090206-1234)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Dell DV051
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A03
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.20GHz
Memory: 2038MB RAM
Page File: 577MB used, 3353MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

Init.txt File Error Report

[Server]
sv_name "! Froster's Time of your Life!"
sv_public 1
sv_maxplayers 14
sv_password
sv_mapcycle_timeout 10
sv_motd "motd.txt"
sv_rcon_password yellow

[Logfile]
sv_log_file "haloserver"
sv_log_enabled 1
sv_log_echo_chat 1
sv_log_rotation_threshold 1000

[Autoban]
sv_tk_ban 3
sv_tk_grace 300
sv_tk_grace 4
sv_tk_penalty 30m 2h 1d 7d

[Mapcycle]
sv_mapcycle_del 0
sv_mapcycle_del 0
sv_mapcycle_del 0
sv_mapcycle_del 0
sv_mapcycle_del 0
sv_mapcycle_del 0
sv_mapcycle_del 0
sv_mapcycle_del 0
sv_mapcycle_del 0
sv_mapcycle_del 0
sv_mapcycle_del 0
sv_mapcycle_add putput "ss_s-shotties"
sv_mapcycle_add chillout "ss_tag"
sv_mapcycle_add deathisland "ss_ctf"
sv_mapcycle_add ratrace "ss_ts-snipers-no-shields"
sv_mapcycle_add prisoner "ss_tob"
sv_mapcycle_add hangemhigh "ss_ts-no-pistols"
sv_mapcycle_add sidewinder "ss_c-tkoth-heavies"
sv_mapcycle_add bloodgulch "ss_ctf"
sv_mapcycle_add timberland "ss_ts-snipers"
sv_mapcycle_add icefields "ss_assault"
sv_mapcycle_add wizard "ss_juggernaut"
sv_mapcycle_begin

[SAPP]
load
afk_kick 300
png_kick 850
coldsnap_ag 1
anticaps 1
antihalofp 1
beep

[Teleport Locations]
-Blood Gulch-
-Chiron TL 34
-Chill Out-
-Death Island-
-Rat Race-
-Prisoner-
-Hang 'Em High-
-Sidewinder-
-Timberland-
-Ice Fields-
-Wizard-

• When the init.txt is named init.txt and located in the root folder, Halo CE crashes on start up.
• If it is not in the root folder or named something else in the root folder Halo CE does not crash on start up.
• There are 2 ways to bypass this error: rename the init.txt or create a new folder for your dedicated server outside the root folder.
• Creating a separate Dedicated Server folder:
  
  • Make a new folder (anywhere you want except the Halo CE root folder).
  • Copy haloceded.exe and the original strings.dll (not the version changer or rec0 app one, I hope you backed it up...) into that new folder.
  • Now create a folder in the new folder called maps
  • Go back to your Halo CE root folder then the maps folder.
  • Copy the bitmaps.map, loc.map, and shared.map files into the new maps folder in your separate dedi folder.
  • Now copy any other maps that are needed to run your server (IE: all maps that are in your mapcycle).
  • Now copy your init.txt (you don't need to rename it) into the new folder.
  • Copy any other files needed for your halo ce dedi (reco app, sapp, motd.txt, hse bet 2, abyll app).
  • And the run the dedi and your good to go.
  
  
• Running the haloceded.exe from the root folder with a renamed/relocated init.txt:
• You can either run haloceded.exe through command prompt or create a patch file.
• Running it through command prompt:
  
  • Start > Run > type cmd then hit enter.
  • Then type in cd <navigate to halo ce root folder>.
  • Example: cd c:\program files\microsoft games\halo custom edition
  • Hit enter.
  • Then type haloceded.exe <navigate to newly renamed init.txt>.
  • Example: haloceded.exe -exec "c:\program files\microsoft games\halo custom edition\inits.txt
  • See picture below if unclear:
    http://i39.tinypic.com/11930bl.jpg
  
  
• Creating a batch file:
  
  • Create a new text document.
  • On the first line type in cd <navigate to halo ce root folder>.
  • Example: cd c:\program files\microsoft games\halo custom edition
  • Hit enter.
  • On the 2nd line type in haloceded.exe -exec "<navigate to newly renamed init.txt>.
  • Example: haloceded.exe -exec "c:\program files\microsoft games\halo custom edition\inits.txt"
  • It should look like this:
    cd c:\program files\microsoft games\halo custom edition
    haloceded.exe -exec "c:\program files\microsoft games\halo custom edition\inits.txt"
  • Then File > Save As.
  • Change Save As Type to All Files.
  • Name it Halo CE dedi.bat
  • Then hit save (you can save it anywhere you want).
  
  

Xfire Error Report

• Halo CE crashes on start up when xfire in-game chat is enabled.
• To bypass this error disable in-game chat in the xfire settings.

DXTweaker Error Report

• Halo CE crashes on start up when you load it through DXTweaker.
• To bypass this error don't load throught DXTweaker (sorry Nvidia users).

No Servers Error Report

• Halo CE's version number changes from 01.00.08.0616 to 01.00.09.0616.
• Picture is below:
  http://i44.tinypic.com/etyv81.jpg
• To bypass this error you need to download geomitar's version changer.
  
  • Then back up your old strings.dll.
  • Put the new strings.dll into your halo ce root folder.
  • Then when you get to the main menu.
  • Hit the ` key to enable console then type version 1.08ce
  • Hit enter.
  • You should now be able to view and join all 1.08 servers again.
  • BE AWARE that if you check the about settings it will still say 1.09 but it really isn't.
  
  

****HALO CE DOES NOT CRASH ON START UP, GRAVITY WORKS, AND MULTIPLAYER SERVERS ARE VISIBLE AND JOINABLE****

E.Hmmm, could be the SAPP thing..

Hah, thanks, I managed to get into a Blood Gulch server and tried to mess around with OS. It just made it look like I was REALLY lagging when I modified the gravity, and, sadly, I couldn't get in the side seat of an opposing Warthog (it almost splattered me when I tried and saw the option to get in, but when I killed the driver I tried to get in when it was just the gunner, to no avail).

Again, I can ONLY load up OS through a common .DLL injector. I think it might be wisest to include a static .DLL injector with any download of OS. It wouldn't really be any extra coding, I got it to work with a .DLL injector meant for the game America's Army, so it shouldn't have to be customized.

Might be it..I got both DxT and a Dedi Init in my halo ce folder.

yeah try running it without dxt and the init file...
I don't know why the init file does anything.
Trust me I ran a clean install (I reinstalled halo ce, then put in the init.txt file and it crashed...
even with ALL the other programs I have in the root folder it was the init.txt file that crashed it.

I have an init.txt in my CE folder, too...

Hmm... I'll try it.

Just removed init.txt from haloce directory. It now works like a charm without dll injection. :p

I've got the server listing issue as well, with OS I see no servers and the game shows up as 1.09. Without OS it's fine as 1.08.

lolwat... 1.09?

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Time of this report: 5/27/2009, 16:36:53
      Machine name: ****************
  Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.080814-1233)
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            Memory: 2046MB RAM
          Page File: 1584MB used, 2354MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
    DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

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Works!Had to remove DXTweaker and the Init.txt..Init.txt seemed to crash it.Gravity Worked aswell.

Did you try joining servers in multiplayer...
for me it changed my halo ce version to 1.09.
maybe if I put in the version changer and changed it back to 1.08...

:D that fixed the no server error!!!!!!!!!!
so everyone that has this error get the version changer and when you get to the main menu
go in console and type version 1.08ce
and you can see all and join all the servers.

Yes it worked to join servers aswell.

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Originally Posted by English Mobster

Hah, thanks, I managed to get into a Blood Gulch server and tried to mess around with OS. It just made it look like I was REALLY lagging when I modified the gravity, and, sadly, I couldn't get in the side seat of an opposing Warthog (it almost splattered me when I tried and saw the option to get in, but when I killed the driver I tried to get in when it was just the gunner, to no avail).

Again, I can ONLY load up OS through a common .DLL injector. I think it might be wisest to include a static .DLL injector with any download of OS. It wouldn't really be any extra coding, I got it to work with a .DLL injector meant for the game America's Army, so it shouldn't have to be customized.

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The host of the game MUST be running OS too for things such as gravity changes and MTV to sync correctly. You can't just join another regular server and try getting into an enemy vehicle, it won't work.

Update 2 CAN'T be used with a DLL injector. A portion of the new code has to be ran before the game's systems are initialized.

Release builds have their game builds set to a new version (9). Debug doesn't (which is what jcap is still using) Why? Because release was meant for public usage and I didn't want to have people all :confused2: about why MTV wasn't working, but instead they're all :confused2: about not seeing any servers

Also, I would assume it pretty much a common sense thought that if you're running anything that messes with DX, and the game is still crashing, that you should test it without. IE, DXT camo fix

Wolf, can you please post the contents of your init.txt? I was thinking that it could be the source of crashing for SOME, but I didn't have a problem with it so I never mentioned it as a possibility.

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Originally Posted by Kornman00

The host of the game MUST be running OS too for things such as gravity changes and MTV to sync correctly. You can't just join another regular server and try getting into an enemy vehicle, it won't work.

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*is slow, so needs some clarification* Could this by chance work on a dedi too if I upload the files? I'm really only interested in MTV working to screw around with it. However, I guess if it does work my server wouldn't show up in 1.08?

I'm pretty sure you would need the modified haloceded.exe for it to work.

Works fine. Set gravity to 1.000, bullets dont go very fay haha, well not on the PP without a charged bolt. And you die if you jump... haha

Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 (build 2600)
Processor: 3.00 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4 16 kilobyte primary memory cache 2048 kilobyte secondary memory cache
Motherboard: Dell Inc. 0J8885Memory (RAM)1016 Megabytes Installed Memory
Graphics Card: Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family [Display adapter] (2x)
Sound Card: SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC
Primary Hard Drive: Hitachi HDP725025GLA380 [Hard drive] (250.06 GB) -- drive 0
Secondary Hard Drive: Maxtor 7L250S0 [Hard drive] (250.00 GB) -- drive 1Primary Optical DriveDVD/RW
Secondary Optical Drive: 4 Card Reader

What program do you guys use to get yor computer specs?

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sv_name "Test"
sv_public True
sv_maxplayers 10
sv_rcon_password ***
sv_Log_File
sv_log_enabled
sv_mapcycle_timeout 15
sv_mapcycle_add Orion_Final CTF
sv_mapcycle_begin
-port 2312

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Prob 1:
Halo seems to close when you add an attribute like "-window" to the shortcut.

Prob 2:
No servers are showing up when I click Search...

Using "-windowed" doesn't cause a problem. You may not have used it right.

The no server issue is addressed in the first post, and on previous pages.

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I'm still looking into that init.txt issue. I have no idea why it's not working (crashes for me too) :-/

Ok, with regard to init.txt:

It seems ANY init.txt WILL crash Halo CE on startup, right before it reaches the main menu.

To clear up the reason I didn't have any problems when I tested, it was because I had a malformed init.txt which put everything as one long line with no spaces. No idea what caused that to happen, but now it's clear what could be the reason for many crashes.

To be specific, it is sv_name which crashes it. When the name is specified, the game will not make it past the loading screen.

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Originally Posted by Hunter

Prob 1:
Halo seems to close when you add an attribute like "-window" to the shortcut.

Prob 2:
No servers are showing up when I click Search...

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http://www.modacity.net/forums/showp...&postcount=114

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Originally Posted by jcap

Using "-windowed" doesn't cause a problem. You may not have used it right.

The no server issue is addressed in the first post, and on previous pages.

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I'm still looking into that init.txt issue. I have no idea why it's not working (crashes for me too) :-/

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My bad, read that post on my phone a few days ago and forgot. So, are you developing a final build of the .dll to release which will no change the version to (00.9) so the public can use OS in public servers?

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Originally Posted by Hunter

My bad, read that post on my phone a few days ago and forgot. So, are you developing a final build of the .dll to release which will no change the version to (00.9) so the public can use OS in public servers?

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Like I said in my post... just use version changer and change the version to 1.08.

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Originally Posted by Hunter

My bad, read that post on my phone a few days ago and forgot. So, are you developing a final build of the .dll to release which will no change the version to (00.9) so the public can use OS in public servers?

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There are no benefits from using OS features in regular 1.08 games. Regular games don't have MTV enabled (thus you can't use it) and they don't have the ability to change gravity. This is why I didn't allow OS to see regular v1.08 games.

Command line arguments like "-port" cannot be used in the init file. Isn't there a separate "init" file used for the dedi server anyway? Most of those commands make no sense in a "client" startup.

yeah -port can only be used in a .bat file or loading haloceded.exe through cmd

The init is the same for the client and server. Yeah, I know it makes no sense for CE to load it, but it does anyway. Maybe have OS prevent CE from loading it?

For the version number, maybe there should be a way for you to either see both 1.08 and "1.09" servers, but you can type something to filter only "1.09". I know someone figured out how to get a 1.08 server to display for all versions of clients, but can you do something similar for the client?

If not, I think it would be best to leave the version number at 1.08. Changing it would make the population smaller.

Wait, so people who have the OS active can see 1.09 servers?

Also, what other new and cool commands is there?

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Originally Posted by Kornman00

There are no benefits from using OS features in regular 1.08 games. Regular games don't have MTV enabled (thus you can't use it) and they don't have the ability to change gravity. This is why I didn't allow OS to see regular v1.08 games.

Command line arguments like "-port" cannot be used in the init file. Isn't there a separate "init" file used for the dedi server anyway? Most of those commands make no sense in a "client" startup.

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I guess. But i was just messing around to see if i could get it to work.

IMPORTANT:

For everyone who marked it as not working, please test again with the new help tips IN RED in the first post. I need to clarify that it doesn't work, or else your vote will have to be purged.

Make a new post after you tested with the new dll, and make your post green if it was successful.

Mine works just look here
http://www.modacity.net/forums/showp...&postcount=114

Successful

Ran new DLL, was successful.

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Time of this report: 5/30/2009, 15:44:14
      Machine name: TYREL-PC
  Operating System: Windows® Vista Ultimate (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.090302-1506)
          Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
      System Model: System Product Name
              BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
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            Memory: 3582MB RAM
          Page File: 2011MB used, 5368MB available
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DX Setup Parameters: Not found
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Works. Loaded a test map with custom content in it, killed some dummy biped, fucked with gravity, etc.

Also runs with Steam's In-Game Overlay wooooooooooo

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Time of this report: 5/30/2009, 18:24:47
      Machine name: DELL2400
  Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090206-1234)
          Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation
      System Model: Dimension 2400             
              BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A05
          Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.40GHz
            Memory: 1016MB RAM
          Page File: 856MB used, 1589MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
    DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

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I find it a little sad on Xfire's part that the dll doesn't work with them but it works with Steam. Hmmmmm... Maybe Xfire is doing it the "wrong" way? Shitty coding?

The steam IGO is an executable that only runs if you launch a game via your Steam Games list. I have a feeling that it actually executes the game you want inside of itself, or something like that.

I'd give it a try if I weren't completely in love with 1.07 Version Changer and all the 1.07 apps. :ohdear:

Then don't post.

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Originally Posted by jcap

I find it a little sad on Xfire's part that the dll doesn't work with them but it works with Steam. Hmmmmm... Maybe Xfire is doing it the "wrong" way? Shitty coding?

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It worked perfectly fine with me, I was even talking to IVEE while messing with gravity. Dunno what I did, just shoved the stuff in my directory and played.

Ok, now that's interesting. You're saying that Xfire worked for you, right? How is that even possible? :|

Maybe he uses Xfire plus?

Uh no, I'm not using Xfire plus. I'll see if I can make a video showing it, probably will make and upload it to my youtube (ODX999) tonight. I swear to you though, xfire worked. The only thing that was odd was that Halo told me it was going to shut down unexpectedly, but then didn't.

I just tried it. XIG didn't pop up, but I also got that error box and Halo was still running...

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Originally Posted by ODX

Uh no, I'm not using Xfire plus. I'll see if I can make a video showing it, probably will make and upload it to my youtube (ODX999) tonight. I swear to you though, xfire worked. The only thing that was odd was that Halo told me it was going to shut down unexpectedly, but then didn't.

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I think your confused... Xfire does work while the OS is in the root folder. You can play it and talk at the same time but the chat windows are seperate than halo ce right. You have to alt+shit+tab to the window to talk to him. Instead of using the in-game chat feature. Xfire does work but not the in-game chat feature or any in-game features.

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Originally Posted by p0lar_bear

I just tried it. XIG didn't pop up, but I also got that error box and Halo was still running...

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I had that, didnt try xfire though, but it was turned on.

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Originally Posted by supersniper

I think your confused... Xfire does work while the OS is in the root folder. You can play it and talk at the same time but the chat windows are seperate than halo ce right. You have to alt+shit+tab to the window to talk to him. Instead of using the in-game chat feature. Xfire does work but not the in-game chat feature or any in-game features.

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Ah, I see. Well, I was in windowed mode, but yeah the overlay didn't work.(This one, I'm damn sure it does work in windowed mode even) Thanks for clearing that up and making me look like a douche :D

No issues for me


Copypasta from xfire profile page

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Memory: 3582MB RAM
Hard Drive: 500 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GSO 512
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Sound Card: Speakers (VIA High Definition Audio)
Speakers/Headphones:
Keyboard: USB Root Hub
Mouse: USB Root Hub
Mouse Surface:
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Originally Posted by t3h m00kz

I'd give it a try if I weren't completely in love with 1.07 Version Changer and all the 1.07 apps. :ohdear:

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Yea I use version changer as well but it was real easy to switch to and from it. Of course, that is if you backed up your stuff (strings, Halo 1.08, ect)...

No problems
Works with Yoyorast UI
Will post information tomorrow if I remember and am not running on 5 hours of sleep. :rolleyes:

May I ask, what happens if you inject the OS dll after you launched the game with Xfire? I'm curious if they can both work at once. If they can, then that's something that Xfire needs to look into doing, like Steam.

*sorry* i didn't post about my prob earlier. it crashed when i booted up. i'm running vista x64. core 2 quad, 4 gb ram, evga 9800 gtx, evga 780i sli mobo.

thank you VMware. ima boot up all of my VMs and test this to see how it runs. :)

i'll get back to you asap...


~Scooby

Scoob, make sure you're not using Xfire and check that there's no init.txt in your CE directory.

Also, does Halo crash immediately on launch, or does it load and then crash before the main menu?

Edit: If you have the dll error, then download the new OS d3d9 in the first post. There was a mistake during compiling which caused to ask for d3d9x_37.dll

There you go Jcap.

I opened up halo CE first.
Then injected it.

http://www.xfire.com/video/c59f8/

Offtopic here, but is there a list of commands that i can use with OS? I have no idea how to make it any different than reg CE

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Originally Posted by supersniper

There you go Jcap.

I opened up halo CE first.
Then injected it.

http://www.xfire.com/video/c59f8/

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Well there we have it. Xfire doesn't know how to hook a game properly.

I'm going to guess that if it Xfire could look like Steam, both would work.

Xfire should be injecting itself into the game after it has fully loaded, much like Steam does. This is a problem with Xfire's programming, not with OS or any d3d9. No matter what you use, Xfire will crash the game with a hook in the folder. This is just shitty coding by them.

I'm considering making a post on their forums about it in the feature requests section. They should absolutely do it the same way Steam does.

I wonder if this happens for all games. It probably does. It might be the reason why SoftTH (Software Triplehead) disabled Xfire from hooking into the game - because it crashed with everything.

Success!

I deleted init.txt from my CE directory, and everything worked! I tested OS on one of the maps in the Infernal Map Pack.

Also, I request a list of commands, as well. Speed doesn't work, and I can't tell what does or doesn't.

Ok, so it turns out that you can inject OS after Xfire has loaded, but Xfire cannot be injected after OS is loaded. Interesting.

I noticed that if you open Xfire after CE has loaded, it will immediately inject itself. So, I then started CE with OS, then launched Xfire. A few seconds later, Halo crashed.

There has to be a conflict that Xfire has, trying to modify something that OS has already modified. OS can work with whatever Xfire hooks, but Xfire cannot work with whatever OS hooks. But what? Is it possible to find out?

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Time of this report: 5/30/2009, 22:22:52
      Machine name: SCOTTSTATIONARY
  Operating System: Windows Vista™ Ultimate (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.090302-1506)
          Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
      System Model: Maximus II Formula
              BIOS: BIOS Date: 07/21/08 18:05:22 Ver: 08.00.14
          Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU          @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.4GHz
            Memory: 4094MB RAM
          Page File: 4165MB used, 4206MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\Windows
    DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
    DxDiag Version: 6.00.6001.18000 64bit Unicode
  DxDiag Previously: Crashed in system information (stage 4)

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NO ISSUES

64bit BTW.

e.

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Originally Posted by ICEE

Offtopic here, but is there a list of commands that i can use with OS? I have no idea how to make it any different than reg CE

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This.

Also if you use the dxtweaker to use con's filter effects or the camo fix
just inject the .dll after halo ce loads and it will work fine and run the halo camo patch.

Yes, works with default UI on Windows XP SP3

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Originally Posted by ICEE

Offtopic here, but is there a list of commands that i can use with OS? I have no idea how to make it any different than reg CE

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This.

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This.

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Originally Posted by Kornman00

On XP, I believe there is a way to save the Exception Data of which it notoriously Gathers. Try clicking the "View Details" linkish looking thing (IIRC) and see if it lets you.

On Vista its a little different. This difference actually made developing hacks like Yelo more time consuming to debug on my end as the amount of steps involved.
1) Control Panel->Problem Reports and Solutions->View problem history
2) Find HaloCE (or it may be the name of the dll, dx3d9.dll or w/e)
3) Right click->View problem details.
4) Copy to clipboard & pasta in your post
5) ???
6) Fix?
7) Deficit

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How about people start doing this instead of pulling ideas as to why it isn't working out of their arse

You can inject OS and have it work because none of its DX code gets called. Its only when the game calls it's version of Direct3DCreate9 that OS's DX code is executed. While I didn't use any of the DX resources by default in Update 1, Update 2 does (a la Battery menu system).

:D
Success!

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Time of this report: 5/27/2009, 17:04:56
      Machine name: JOHN
  Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090206-1234)
          Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: n/a
      System Model: n/a
              BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.0
          Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.40GHz
            Memory: 1024MB RAM
          Page File: 382MB used, 6545MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
    DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

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Renamed the init.txt and OS works like a charm.

Just out of curiosity kornman, has the OS sdk changed at all to allow these fixes, if so will there be an updated release?

Bit of proof. It is awesome setting gravity to 0.000 when you are in the air, the physics kick in proper good if you spin around.

So it is xfire_toucan_xxxxx.dll (in this case xfire_toucan_37323.dll) which injects itself into the game. Find the conflict!

Edit: Ok, maybe the dll doesn't directly crash it. I can inject it, but of course it won't do anything without Xfire to work with it (Xfire was closed). I started CE with the d3d9, injected toucan, and then it was fine, despite not having any actual overlay because the key commands in Xfire's settings do not work.

whenever i put the dll into the folder after startup, xfire works but its as if open sauce isnt there. The gravity command doesnt work, and thats the only one i know.

That's because CE can only inject it on startup. And as Kornman has said numerous times, it needs to be loaded before CE loads its code for all of its features to work properly.

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Originally Posted by Kornman00

Update 2 CAN'T be used with a DLL injector. A portion of the new code has to be ran before the game's systems are initialized.

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Or just use winject and inject it after load up...
it bypasses all errors really. and still works.

Works for me.

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Time of this report: 5/31/2009, 14:48:43
      Machine name: SEAN-PC
  Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.090302-1506)
          Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Compaq-Presario
      System Model: KQ513AA-ABA SR5510F
              BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
          Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5000+ (2 CPUs), ~2.6GHz
            Memory: 3070MB RAM
          Page File: 1569MB used, 4792MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\Windows
    DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
    DxDiag Version: 6.00.6001.18000 32bit Unicode

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Running on 32-bit, no crash, gravity worked fine.

Worked with my friend too.

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Time of this report: 5/31/2009, 15:49:59
      Machine name: DAN-PC
  Operating System: Windows Vista™ Business (6.0, Build 6000) (6000.vista_gdr.090302-1506)
          Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
      System Model: System Product Name
              BIOS: BIOS Date: 10/14/08 13:14:26 Ver: 08.00.14
          Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU    E7400  @ 2.80GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
            Memory: 3326MB RAM
          Page File: 1233MB used, 5597MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\Windows
    DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
    DxDiag Version: 6.00.6000.16386 32bit Unicode

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We even played a game, testing the multiteam vehicles and everything. We didn't find any problems. (Except when we found out that normal gravity is 0.003565, when I assumed it was 1)

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Originally Posted by jcap

To check Halo's version number: Right click haloce.exe > properties > details > "File version". The version should read 1.0.8.616.

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I have this version of haloce.exe but I'm not using the copy of sauce you had for download, I'm using the one I complied (I'm 99.99% sure it is the one I attempted to upload to halomaps). The code is pretty much unchanged, but the statistics line is commented out, as sugested by Kornman. Last night I decided to run it (with the -console extension in the halo shortcut), and all seemed fine, except for one thing

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Originally Posted by jcap

This extension will change the version of Halo temporarily, appearing as 1.09. THIS IS NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. You will not see any servers while testing, but you can remove the dll when done and be back to normal. (or use version changer)

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I have never downloaded version changer, and yet I was still able to find servers!! Also I had been playing with the gravity command prior to decideing to look for some servers, and when I joined the game it seemed I still had reduced gravity, while everyone else appeared normal. Just out of interest I typed cheat all weapons in, and to my supprise it worked (I had the -console extension remeber, not -devmode, or I wouldn't have been able to join the game). I'm not really the sort of person who cheats online though, so I promptly stopped using the dev button after trying to set my gravity back to normal. However, I don't know what number normal is, and typing gravity reset didn't seem to do anything (I'm guessing the fuction doesn't except strings).

Also, back on my hek PC a while back, the .dll seemed to be crashing Sapien, so I couldn't use the gravity command in scripts.

Rhydgaled simple answer is you dont have the source code that makes Halo think its 1.09.

The copy kornman has put up for download isnt the one with 1.09. Thats why you could join 1.08 servers.

I found a few bugs no one's really touched on:
1. I can't see ANY text anymore. I tried running that MSI thing, but to no avail. I even removed the .DLL from the CE folder, still nothing. I can't even see "the English committed suicide", etc. in a LAN game.
2. When you close Halo, although the task manager doesn't say the WINDOW is up, and while it doesn't appear down on the start menu windows bar, the PROCESS haloce.exe is STILL running, and every time you open and close the game, another process is created, but not destroyed. I was wondering why my computer turned into a snail, when I noticed that, even though Halo is technically closed, I was running close to 20 haloce.exe processes still, and each one of them took up as much system memory as if the window was still running. Again, this DOES NOT go away when you delete the .DLL.

Also, probably unrelated, but now my Firefox is slowing to a crawl, as well. It works fine for all of 10 minutes, then I have to end the process and start Firefox back up because all of a sudden, Firefox is taking up 99% of my CPU power, according to Task Manager. This didn't start until I started Open Sauce, though it may be unreleated.
I've run several virus scans, and all turned up zilch.

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Originally Posted by Limited

Rhydgaled simple answer is you dont have the source code that makes Halo think its 1.09.

The copy kornman has put up for download isnt the one with 1.09. Thats why you could join 1.08 servers.

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So, the version available on the first page is built from a newer source than the one that is publiclly available?

why does it change it to 1.09?

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Originally Posted by English Mobster

I found a few bugs no one's really touched on:
1. I can't see ANY text anymore. I tried running that MSI thing, but to no avail. I even removed the .DLL from the CE folder, still nothing. I can't even see "the English committed suicide", etc. in a LAN game.
2. When you close Halo, although the task manager doesn't say the WINDOW is up, and while it doesn't appear down on the start menu windows bar, the PROCESS haloce.exe is STILL running, and every time you open and close the game, another process is created, but not destroyed. I was wondering why my computer turned into a snail, when I noticed that, even though Halo is technically closed, I was running close to 20 haloce.exe processes still, and each one of them took up as much system memory as if the window was still running. Again, this DOES NOT go away when you delete the .DLL.

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Connor was telling me something similar last night. No text, and he couldn't join any games even after it was removed. I denounced it as user error, though, because what he was describing seemed impossible for a dll to do.

I'm wondering if they are related to CE not closing, though. Did you close every instance? Did you try restarting your computer?

I ran with the d3d9, and I had no issues (with both the old and "new" one). I don't see how anyone could be any different.

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Originally Posted by jcap

Connor was telling me something similar last night. No text, and he couldn't join any games even after it was removed. I denounced it as user error, though, because what he was describing seemed impossible for a dll to do.

I'm wondering if they are related to CE not closing, though. Did you close every instance? Did you try restarting your computer?

I ran with the d3d9, and I had no issues (with both the old and "new" one). I don't see how anyone could be any different.

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Every instance was closed via "Quit" on the main menu, how I normally do it. However, there is still the process running, even though the window is closed.

I've restarted 3 times since, and I'm still running into the same problem.

Another question: What screen resolution are you running at?

1280x1024.

Con is having the same problems at that resolution, though I don't think he had an issue with Halo not ending the process.

Try running Halo and OS at a different resolution, such as 1024 x 768.

Weird... That is my normal resolution for my comp but I nromally play in window mode.
Should I try in non-window mode and risk this happening to me?

Oh, boy, THIS resolution is fun.

I'm booting up Halo as I type, get you your results in a bit.

E: 1024x768 didn't work. Trying 800x600.

EE: Didn't work. Changing the resolution doesn't help.

I didn't have a problem.

Awesome Sauce.
Just installed Win7, working fine. lol@(gravity 0.01) or higher

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Time of this report: 5/31/2009, 22:39:00
      Machine name: OASISD
  Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (6.1, Build 7100) (7100.winmain_win7rc.090421-1700)
          Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Acer           
      System Model: Aspire 5610   
              BIOS: Ver 1.00PARTTBLP
          Processor: Genuine Intel(R) CPU          T2250  @ 1.73GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.7GHz
            Memory: 1024MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 1014MB RAM
          Page File: 746MB used, 1291MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\Windows
    DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
  User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
 System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
    DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
    DxDiag Version: 6.01.7100.0000 32bit Unicode

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NO ISSUES

I put gravity -20 for giggles.

Oh, boy. I flew THROUGH the skybox (you know, that thing which SEALS THE MAP???) and kept going in what was essentially outer space just because.

Also, the Banshee fuel rods fall up, not down when you have negative gravity, and they go straight in zero gee.

lmfao.

This gravity thing is going to be awesome for custom maps ^_______^

But we need to figure out where this extremely rare no text issue is coming from first.

Also, outer space levels will be cool. Drive through some fucking window that just depressurizes the whole space station and now the EVERYTHING is in zero-gee.

Also works with Windows 7 build 7100 RC 32 bit on 1.08

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Originally Posted by FlamingRain

Also, outer space levels will be cool. Drive through some fucking window that just depressurizes the whole space station and now the EVERYTHING is in zero-gee.

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is that possible? to have the gravity only happen after the window breaks?