First things first:
1.) Windows XP
2.) 1.1 on the '95 version
3.) Kontza's method
4.) Installed through windows
4b.) I think that video was for the original MW2...
5.) Installed 1.1 patch, and Kontza's patch.
Anyways, It works in both windows and dos, but marginally so.
In XP there are no graphics other than the cockpit and some shadows, and no sounds except for the music.
In Dos, all the colors are messed up, regardless of its compatibility settings, and the missions only worked in the lowest resolution without being rainbowed. Recently it crashed, and now neither cinematics nor gameplay show anything other than a black screen.
Any ideas?
Mercs: '95 Blue backdrop of death, or DOS rainbowmode.
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Please provide the following when making a support request.
1. OS & Service Pack.
2. Version of Mercenaries that is being used.
3. If you are using 95 Mercs, please provide what method you are using to run it? (ie. Kontza's or Slugs Hook)
4a. If you are using DOS have you read the install guide?
4b. If you are using 95 have you watched the 95 install video?
5. What were the steps that you did after the initial installation? (if applicable)
Please provide the following when making a support request.
1. OS & Service Pack.
2. Version of Mercenaries that is being used.
3. If you are using 95 Mercs, please provide what method you are using to run it? (ie. Kontza's or Slugs Hook)
4a. If you are using DOS have you read the install guide?
4b. If you are using 95 have you watched the 95 install video?
5. What were the steps that you did after the initial installation? (if applicable)
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Skyfaller
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Re: Mercs: '95 Blue backdrop of death, or DOS rainbowmode.
What do you get it if you set it up without the 1.1 patch? You can test this quickly using MechVM, because it will patch Mercs for XP compatibility. Also, the 1.1 patch does not work with DOS. The last patch supporting DOS is 1.06.
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Sir MMPD Radick
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Re: Mercs: '95 Blue backdrop of death, or DOS rainbowmode.
Rainbow mode is caused by you graphics card.. you probably have a semi new ATI card my bet...
There is no fix for running it directly. You should try running it in DOSBOX as it will fix it.
Take Skyfallers advice and try mechvm as the new version will preinstall it into DOSBOX.
As for the 1.1 patch... I would advise you to stick with 1.06 in the 95 version because the 1.1 is a plain mess in any os other than 98/95/ME.
There is no fix for running it directly. You should try running it in DOSBOX as it will fix it.
Take Skyfallers advice and try mechvm as the new version will preinstall it into DOSBOX.
As for the 1.1 patch... I would advise you to stick with 1.06 in the 95 version because the 1.1 is a plain mess in any os other than 98/95/ME.
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Re: Mercs: '95 Blue backdrop of death, or DOS rainbowmode.
So where do I find the 1.06 patch?
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Re: Mercs: '95 Blue backdrop of death, or DOS rainbowmode.
James 3:5-10: My Reminder
And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body. Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body. Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
Re: Mercs: '95 Blue backdrop of death, or DOS rainbowmode.
Well, I just said "Screw it", and reinstalled, so now I'm back at square 2 with only the 1.05 and 1.06 patches in effect.
What next?
What next?
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Re: Mercs: '95 Blue backdrop of death, or DOS rainbowmode.
Depends... which version are you using 95 or DOS?
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Re: Mercs: '95 Blue backdrop of death, or DOS rainbowmode.
They're both installed simultaneously from the beginning, I think...
I installed it through '95 if that makes any difference...
I installed it through '95 if that makes any difference...
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Re: Mercs: '95 Blue backdrop of death, or DOS rainbowmode.
yes, they are but which one are you using?
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Re: Mercs: '95 Blue backdrop of death, or DOS rainbowmode.
Let me throw my 2 cents in as I have this game and had it since it first came out. DOS and win 95 are both different versions. One will not work on the other. This is due to back in the day some of us, including me, was still running windows 3.11. I was forced to upgrade to Win 95 due to the MW2 mercs patch 1.13 in order to get dynamic salvage. It was 75% worth it since it still had bugs. SO what version you plan on using matters.