Battle for Middle Earth 2 "game.dat" error

301st Phantine · 10-27-2006, 08:45 AM

Hi

I have already taken this up with Corsair's thread, but no response. I have visited many other forums, and it appears many people are experiencing the same problem.

So, to summarise:

Installed game successfully

Cinematics worked with the typical grace of the BFME series

Reach Main Menu screen easily

Can alter options and the like

When i try to enter a game, the cinematics roll, and then the cursor appears, then i am redirected to the desktop, and "game.dat error encountered" appears.

If you click escape during the Level cinematics, the current sound effect repeats 3/4 times, then you arrive at the Desktop.

I know my graphics dire is compatable (BFME 1 works, and the cinematics were fine)

I have downloaded 3 new dirvers to no avail.

I downloaded a patch, but then i couldn't enter game at all

I also have DirectX 9.0c

Can anyone help?

The Emperor Protects

301st Phantine · 10-27-2006, 08:48 AM

Is anyone out there?

Tiber Septim · 10-28-2006, 05:02 AM

Hi, would you be able to post your full system specs please?
Also could you post details on your power supply, the chart should be on the side of the power supply, just inside the case. Most importantly is how many amps are on the +12V rail.

Indoril Nerevar · 10-29-2006, 12:03 AM

Hi,

Run through these steps, and post back with results.

PS - Check your PM's.

ThePianoMan · 12-28-2007, 02:15 PM

I am also having this problem can some one please help me out?

**koala** · 12-28-2007, 03:01 PM

PianoMan, follow the instructions in the last 2 posts.

ThePianoMan · 12-28-2007, 04:27 PM

it still doesn't work

**koala** · 12-28-2007, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indoril Nerevar

Run through these steps, and post back with results.

Quote:

9. If, after running through each of the above steps, you are still having the problem, then post your issue in the appropriate section, along with your full system specs (see the link below for info on posting system specs) and a list of the games which have the problem, and indicate that you have run through these steps. Someone will take a look at your thread as soon as possible.

10-27-2006, 08:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
301st Phantine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2 OS: XP	Battle for Middle Earth 2 "game.dat" error Hi I have already taken this up with Corsair's thread, but no response. I have visited many other forums, and it appears many people are experiencing the same problem. So, to summarise: Installed game successfully Cinematics worked with the typical grace of the BFME series Reach Main Menu screen easily Can alter options and the like When i try to enter a game, the cinematics roll, and then the cursor appears, then i am redirected to the desktop, and "game.dat error encountered" appears. If you click escape during the Level cinematics, the current sound effect repeats 3/4 times, then you arrive at the Desktop. I know my graphics dire is compatable (BFME 1 works, and the cinematics were fine) I have downloaded 3 new dirvers to no avail. I downloaded a patch, but then i couldn't enter game at all I also have DirectX 9.0c Can anyone help? The Emperor Protects

10-28-2006, 05:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
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10-29-2006, 12:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,007 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	Hi, Run through these steps, and post back with results. PS - Check your PM's. __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Common PC Game Issues • Common Installation Issues • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Information • • NVIDIA Drivers • ATI Drivers • Thermal Paste Guide • System Requirements Lab • YouGamers Game-o-Meter • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • AMD Drivers • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum. Last edited by Indoril Nerevar; 10-29-2006 at 12:12 AM.

12-28-2007, 02:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
ThePianoMan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2 OS: xp	Re: Battle for Middle Earth 2 "game.dat" error I am also having this problem can some one please help me out?

12-28-2007, 03:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,338 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: Battle for Middle Earth 2 "game.dat" error PianoMan, follow the instructions in the last 2 posts. __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

10-27-2006, 08:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
301st Phantine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2 OS: XP	Is anyone out there?

12-28-2007, 04:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
ThePianoMan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2 OS: xp	Re: Battle for Middle Earth 2 "game.dat" error it still doesn't work