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RE: Game shows only blackness - Mudbill - 10-19-2015

Sorry for DP. I'm back, and after testing a bunch, I found that running the SOMA_NoSteam.app gave me this error:

[Image: D8chGLk.png]

Sounds unrelated, but at least it's an error message for once. Perhaps this is just a simple error that was overlooked for the latest beta?

Running the ModLauncher.app gives me a black square window. It looks like it functions the same as the game; runs but remains without any graphical feedback.

Also, I managed to get the hpl.log out properly this time. Looks to have very few errors, but hope it helps ya. Cheers!

RE: Game shows only blackness - AaronKOG - 10-22-2015

(10-19-2015, 04:17 PM)Mudbill Wrote: Sorry for DP. I'm back, and after testing a bunch, I found that running the SOMA_NoSteam.app gave me this error:

[Image: D8chGLk.png]

Sounds unrelated, but at least it's an error message for once. Perhaps this is just a simple error that was overlooked for the latest beta?

Running the ModLauncher.app gives me a black square window. It looks like it functions the same as the game; runs but remains without any graphical feedback.

Also, I managed to get the hpl.log out properly this time. Looks to have very few errors, but hope it helps ya. Cheers!

That error dialog should now be fixed in [public_beta]. I have an AMD HD 6630M that runs the game fine, but it is 10.11. I'd like to get detailed system information from you. Please get this from Steam->Help->System Information. Thanks.

RE: Game shows only blackness - AaronKOG - 10-22-2015

I just uploaded a new build to [public_beta] that may have fixed your issue.

RE: Game shows only blackness - Mudbill - 10-22-2015

Unfortunately, the issue is still present. Updated and validated.
PS: The Steam overlay seems to function just fine even though the game is black.

Spoiler below!
Code:
Processor Information:
    Model:  iMac12,2
    Vendor:  GenuineIntel
    CPU Family:  0x6
    CPU Model:  0x2a
    CPU Stepping:  0x7
    CPU Type:  0x0
    Speed:  3400 Mhz
    8 logical processors
    4 physical processors
    HyperThreading:  Supported
    FCMOV:  Supported
    SSE2:  Supported
    SSE3:  Supported
    SSSE3:  Supported
    SSE4a:  Unsupported
    SSE41:  Supported
    SSE42:  Supported
    
Network Information:
    Network Speed:  
    
Operating System Version:
    MacOS 10.8.5 (64 bit)
    
Video Card:
    Driver:  AMD Radeon HD 6970M

    Driver Version:  1.2
    Driver Date: 0  0
    OpenGL Version: 2.1
    Desktop Color Depth: 32 bits per pixel
    Monitor Refresh Rate: 0 Hz
    VendorID:  0x1002
    DeviceID:  0x6720
    Number of Monitors:  1
    Number of Logical Video Cards:  1
    Primary Display Resolution:  2560 x 1440
    Desktop Resolution: 2560 x 1440
    Primary Display Size: 23.46" x 13.19"  (26.89" diag)
                                            59.6cm x 33.5cm  (68.3cm diag)
    Primary VRAM: 1024 MB
    
Memory:
    RAM:  16384 Mb
    
Miscellaneous:
    UI Language:  English
    Microphone:  Not set
    Media Type:  DVD
    Total Hard Disk Space Available:  1906541 Mb
    Largest Free Hard Disk Block:  132137 Mb
    
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Edit: Just now noticed that the system log says OpenGL version 2.1. The HPL log says 1.50. The monitor says 0 Hz for some reason. I suppose this would be the issue.

RE: Game shows only blackness - AaronKOG - 10-29-2015

So I was able to setup a 10.8 machine and reproduce the issue. Unfortunately the issue is related to driver bug that isn't easily worked around. I'd recommend updating to 10.9+ (preferable 10.11). Those versions of the OS (specifically graphics drivers) do not have these issues. Sorry you have to update your OS to get GPU driver updates :-(.

RE: Game shows only blackness - Mudbill - 10-29-2015

Ah well. At least it's a solution. I'll have to consider it. I do have a PC that I'm able to play the game fine on so no stress. I'll update if the editors become available for Mac.

Thanks for your help.