TGE is starting to anoy me

#1 Check yor graphics drivers to make sure they are up-to-date

#2 No, it's not that, everything was working perfectly when I first got it and my computer is up to date.

#3 I looked a the consol thing and found some things that might be te problem but I'm not shure if it is:

Voodoo 2 display device not detected.

Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/exit
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/exit_d
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/exit_i
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/forum
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/forum_d
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/forum_i
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/options
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/options_d
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/options_i
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/gui
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/gui_d
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/gui_i
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/map
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/map_d
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/map_i
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/news
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/news_d
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/news_i
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/help
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/help_d
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/help_i
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/tdn
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/tdn_d
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/tdn_i
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/console
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/console_d
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/console_i
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/tutorial
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/tutorial_d
Could not locate texture: TestGame/client/ui/buttons/tutorial_i

#4 If I were you, I'd uninstall and reinstall, because it looks like you might be missing things.

#5 It isn't like a car, it doesn't just break down over time. Something that was modified recently is the cause of your problems, not TGE. Do a virus scan and check that your drivers are up to date as Dean suggested. Can you think of anything you may have installed recently that could be the cause of the problem?

#6 It happened when I did the tutorial this guy suggested I do here: http://garagegames.com/mg/forums/result.thread.php?qt=76197

#7 It sounds like you created a new project but didn't update the file paths in your scripts. Try and re-install torque to the default directory and see if it isn't still working.

#8 My computer mysteriously turned off on its own (which is weired) and when I turned it on, all the torque stuff worked fine.........so I guess all I needed to do was restart my computer.... but thanks for the help guys, I'm glad that people on this forums are willing to help instead of calling me a noob and making fun of me for silly things like this. (at least now I wont throw my computer out the window in frustration anymore :D)

#9 @Carter - Definitely glad we have saved the life of your computer =)

Just remember, patience is key. I can attest that the only other aspect in life which requires more patience than game development, is maintaining a relationship.

Unfortunately, as a game developer you are at the mercy of technology: aka your computer and its software. You will inevitably encounter issues when you inject a new driver, or SDK, or other piece of critical software.

That reboot probably freed up some memory or finalized an installation. Just my hypothesis.

At any rate, take your time and appreciate the wonderful journey of game development (wah wah). Let me know if you have any more troubles with the tutorials. Contact me in those resources and I'm sure to reply.

#10 Windows Operator Rule # 1: If all else fails, reboot. :)

#11

Quote:Just remember, patience is key. I can attest that the only other aspect in life which requires more patience than game development, is maintaining a relationship.

Just wait until you have kids, Mich. ;)

#12 @Mark - I was waiting for someone to pull that out =)

That's why I said "I can attest..." My opinion, though, is that children will definitely take up what's left of my patience and time.

#13

Quote:My opinion, though, is that children will definitely take up what's left of my patience and time.

And then some. Just when you think you have time again...the grandchildren come along. :-D
(yes, I can attest to both)

#14 Might I add, the first rule of programming that I was taught is "BACK UP EVERYTHING, EVERY SINGLE TIME!"

I know it seems like a hassle to make a back-up copy, every single day, but it's a bigger hassle to have to start from scratch.

Trust me, I know.

Tony

#15 Indeed a good rule to adhere by. There are various incarnations:

"Back up EVERYTHING, EVERY Single Time." -or- "Save. Save often. Then Save Some More."

Using source control is the most efficient and rewarding way to handle your code changes. Now, I have my own personal rule when it comes to programming:

Quote:Read. Read Code. Code

#16 C'mon Mich, you've already got a partial idea of what taking care of kids is like, you've got two dogs. I imagine it must be similar to that, only eventually they learn to talk.

#17 [+1] For Scrubs reference
[+2] For using my secret nick name

=)

#18 In the spirit of "backups", I think burning a copy of everything to CD once in awhile is a good idea for a backup. I think most people have CD burners these days... don't they?