[SOLVED] Morrowind error message

sfleming · 05-11-2008, 06:26 PM

Hello. I'm trying to install Morrowind on my computer. It seems to install just fine but when I try to play I get this error message; Render Creation Error:"Unknown frame buffer mode". Any ideas?

Jack.Sparrow · 05-11-2008, 07:15 PM

Hello, Welcome to TSF

Have you installed the latest patches for the game?

http://www.elderscrolls.com/download...es_patches.htm

Also, which graphics card are you using? (ATi or nVidia)

sfleming · 05-11-2008, 07:21 PM

I have no idea about my graphics card, how do I check it?

Jack.Sparrow · 05-11-2008, 07:24 PM

Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information

Expand the components tree, then select display. Post back what it says next to name.

sfleming · 05-11-2008, 07:27 PM

3dfx VooDoo3

Jack.Sparrow · 05-11-2008, 07:36 PM

That could be the issue. The game doesn't officially support that card or 3Dfx.

There may be a way to get it to work, but I persoanally don't know how. Check back soon and maybe someone who knows will drop a word in.

Sorry I couldn't help.

sfleming · 05-11-2008, 07:37 PM

k, thank you for your help! :)

Digifiend · 05-12-2008, 05:24 AM

Voodoo!?! That's old, it was discontinued when Morrowind came out, that's why it isn't supported. Time to upgrade your computer I'd say.

05-11-2008, 06:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
sfleming Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5 OS: xp	[SOLVED] Morrowind error message Hello. I'm trying to install Morrowind on my computer. It seems to install just fine but when I try to play I get this error message; Render Creation Error:"Unknown frame buffer mode". Any ideas?

05-11-2008, 07:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jack.Sparrow Resident Pirate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Qld, Aus Posts: 15,609 OS: XP SP2/Vista SP1 My System Blog Entries: 6	Re: Morrowind error message Hello, Welcome to TSF Have you installed the latest patches for the game? http://www.elderscrolls.com/download...es_patches.htm Also, which graphics card are you using? (ATi or nVidia) __________________ The Joker: I believe whatever doesn't kill you simply makes you... stranger.

05-11-2008, 07:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
sfleming Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5 OS: xp	Re: Morrowind error message I have no idea about my graphics card, how do I check it?

05-11-2008, 07:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jack.Sparrow Resident Pirate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Qld, Aus Posts: 15,609 OS: XP SP2/Vista SP1 My System Blog Entries: 6	Re: Morrowind error message Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information Expand the components tree, then select display. Post back what it says next to name. __________________ The Joker: I believe whatever doesn't kill you simply makes you... stranger.

05-11-2008, 07:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
sfleming Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5 OS: xp	Re: Morrowind error message 3dfx VooDoo3

05-11-2008, 07:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jack.Sparrow Resident Pirate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Qld, Aus Posts: 15,609 OS: XP SP2/Vista SP1 My System Blog Entries: 6	Re: Morrowind error message That could be the issue. The game doesn't officially support that card or 3Dfx. There may be a way to get it to work, but I persoanally don't know how. Check back soon and maybe someone who knows will drop a word in. Sorry I couldn't help. __________________ The Joker: I believe whatever doesn't kill you simply makes you... stranger.

05-11-2008, 07:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
sfleming Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5 OS: xp	Re: Morrowind error message k, thank you for your help! :)

05-12-2008, 05:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
Digifiend Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hull, UK Posts: 74 OS: Windows XP SP2	Re: Morrowind error message Voodoo!?! That's old, it was discontinued when Morrowind came out, that's why it isn't supported. Time to upgrade your computer I'd say.