"Closed Abonormaly" Solution

[Sr.Penguin]

Well, I got a reply from the Pirates Crew on this bug. They sent me this.

1)Go to "Start" | "Programs" | "Accessories"” | "Windows Explorer”".
2)Navigate to C:Program FilesDisneyDisney OnlinePiratesOnline.
3)Double click on "game_options.txt".
4)Make sure "state" shows the text "working" on the line directly below it. It
may have "attempted_working" which will need to be changed to "working".
5)Under "api", please change the text "default" to "pandadx8".
6)Save the file then launch the game.


Now, I know how to go through steps 1 and 2, but when I get to three, I can't find a "game_options.txt" file. Does anyone know if it could have a different name?

And also, if anyone can find the so called "game_options.txt" file, let me know where you found it and I'll see if I can do the same.

They said if this still doesn't work for us people, send them another bug report.

Sr.Penguin

[Exoxus]

Great, they give us a solution, but the parts we gotta change are nowhere to be found..

I've looked, there's nothing in my C/Program Files/Disney/Disney Online/PiratesOnline that fits that description.

-X

[Ms_Moofers]

I got the same message and could only find last_game_options - so I changed that but it didn't help. The guy I talked to on the phone yesterday was really surprised and was going to report that to the engineers - at any rate, he said that they seem to fix one thing only to find they've made more mistakes in other areas - so that is why the bug reports are so important (I answered the emails to). Now, I finally was able to load the game on an older computer (that Ihate playing on) and game_options.txt was in that folder so go figure - sorry this doesn't help much mate, but wanted you to know you aren't alone - maybe if you change last_game_options, it will work for you!

[Sr.Penguin]

Glad I'm not the only one who can't find it. -.- I had my hopes way high when I started reading this message until I got to step 3....It went all downhill.

Sr.Penguin

[Exoxus]

Originally Posted by Ms_Moofers

..and game_options.txt was in that folder so go figure!..

Wait, was it just sitting there in your C/Program Files/Disney/Disney Online/PiratesOnline?

Or was it hidden in some secret invisible folder?

-X

[Red Bull]

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

[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 Ms_Moofers

I got the same message and could only find last_game_options - so I changed that but it didn't help. The guy I talked to on the phone yesterday was really surprised and was going to report that to the engineers - at any rate, he said that they seem to fix one thing only to find they've made more mistakes in other areas - so that is why the bug reports are so important (I answered the emails to). Now, I finally was able to load the game on an older computer (that Ihate playing on) and game_options.txt was in that folder so go figure - sorry this doesn't help much mate, but wanted you to know you aren't alone - maybe if you change last_game_options, it will work for you!

My last_working_options is same as my game_options, maybe if make copy of this, the rename it as game_options and then change it like they said, so you have two files game_options and last_working options. Looking at mine, there is not much in it, version, game state, window size, full screen size, and gui size( which is the HUD graphics), graphics texture and sound options, not a lot else in there TBH, its seems is your prefered graphic and sound options file.

I guess this was added when they put option to save your selections, this was done in one of the pathces recently, as before it reset each time.

Not sure if this will make a difference, but its worth a try i spose.

'Keep it Kool '

[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?