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NWN - Platinum CRASHING

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NWN - Platinum CRASHING

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OK, this happened when I originally got he game and I got so frustrated I uninstalled because I couldn't figure it out.

I am in Chapter 3, when the game loads I select the save mission, does not matter which mission I choose.

The module loads and then game starts - for about 10-15 seconds. Then all screen motion freezes. About 5-10 seconds later the screen goes black. While the screen is black the game resumes and I can hear whatever is taking place. After about 5-10 seconds more the computer reboots.

Running a 2.4 P4
2 Gb Ram
Radeon 9700 Pro 128 video - latest drivers
Soundblaster Live soundcard -latest drivers

So far I have tried reducing graphic detail - including the water.
Turning off the sound.
Reinstalling game.

Any ideas?
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Is this the original campaign, Shadows of Undrentide or Hordes of the Underdark?
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This problem sounds very familiar. I've also encountered similar problems like this in quite a number of games I've played. I do know of two tips on how to solve this crash issue:

1) Try switching the compatibility mode to Windows 98.

2) Try to lower your sound acceleration from the DxDiag menu.

Hope these tips help. :)

P.S. Don't forget to update your graphics card drivers, defrag your hard drive and patch the game.
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mr_sir wrote:Is this the original campaign, Shadows of Undrentide or Hordes of the Underdark?
Original Campaign.
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DesR85 wrote:This problem sounds very familiar. I've also encountered similar problems like this in quite a number of games I've played. I do know of two tips on how to solve this crash issue:

1) Try switching the compatibility mode to Windows 98.

2) Try to lower your sound acceleration from the DxDiag menu.

Hope these tips help. :)

P.S. Don't forget to update your graphics card drivers, defrag your hard drive and patch the game.

I'll try them today - THANKS!
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Solved my problem. Turned out my power supply couldn't push enough juice. So, rather than get another power supply, I got a new computer. http://www.gamebanshee.com/forums/image ... tongue.gif
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Maybe now i can finally finish the original campaign in time to get NWN2 around Christmas!

Thanks for everyones help.
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