It seems that you're using an outdated browser. Some things may not work as they should (or don't work at all).
We suggest you upgrade newer and better browser like: Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer or Opera

×
Community
Fallout SeriesFallout on Windows 7 x64 -- blackouts, crashes, and more!(7 posts)solved(7 posts)solved
(7 posts)solved
Pages:
1
This is my favourite topic
Posted February 25, 2011
I've never been able to play Fallout more than a few minutes because I keep getting "black-outs" as well as funky colors and numerous error messages and crashes. I haven't been able to figure out what the proper compatibility settings are. I've tried tons of different combinations. Patches don't seem to fix the issues, nor are they intended to, according to a modder at nma-fallout.com.

I would be eternally grateful if someone could help me resolve these issues.

On a side note, does anyone know if there is any difference in the GOG and Steam versions of Fallout?
This question / problem has been solved by Spectroimage
Posted February 25, 2011
I think this is an issue with DirectDraw, specifically the file ddraw.dll. There are some other posts around the forums talking about similar issues. I think the solution is to rename the file or something. Let me check...

OK, try this thread to start. Looks like it's settings in ddraw.ini and sfall.ini you can try:

http://www.gog.com/en/forum/fallout_series/annoying_fallout_2_graphic_glitch/page1
Post edited February 25, 2011 by Waltorious
Posted March 02, 2011
What version of Fallout are you using? I have Win7 x64 and I'm playing GOG's Fallout crash-free. No mods, no patches, just plain GOG installer and it works. Although I'm still in the beginning of the game I've had more than few hours without single problem...
Posted March 02, 2011
I recommend applying the mods and patches in this post. They fixed all my issues with crashing/blackouts. You can skip over most of it, as most likely the fixes came about because of sfall.
Posted March 04, 2011
I have the Steam version. Perhaps I should be using GOG's version instead. I do own that one as well.
Post edited May 26, 2011 by jurijchrul
Posted March 06, 2011
Spectro: It's definitely worth a try. This version works for me, as I said before.
Posted April 18, 2011
avatar
Spectro: I've never been able to play Fallout more than a few minutes because I keep getting "black-outs" as well as funky colors and numerous error messages and crashes. I haven't been able to figure out what the proper compatibility settings are. I've tried tons of different combinations. Patches don't seem to fix the issues, nor are they intended to, according to a modder at nma-fallout.com.

I would be eternally grateful if someone could help me resolve these issues.

On a side note, does anyone know if there is any difference in the GOG and Steam versions of Fallout?
This link should help you with any display problems you are having. And there are at least a few methods on there that should work reliably.

http://blog.macuyiko.com/2009/07/solving-color-problem-red-grass-purple.html
Pages:
1
This is my favourite topic
Community
Fallout SeriesFallout on Windows 7 x64 -- blackouts, crashes, and more!(7 posts)solved(7 posts)solved
(7 posts)solved