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#20834 - 08/04/09 08:58 PM Getting Myth 3 to run
Jaded420 Offline
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Registered: 10/10/07
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Can anyone offer any help to me plz... So i just got Myth 3 and installed and try to play it and keep getting app crashes. I have a decent computer, windows vista, and an 8500 video card. I tried downloading the 1.3 version and the opening story played through then froze up and crashed yet again. Anyone else have these problems and managed to fix it?
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#20836 - 08/05/09 09:08 AM Re: Getting Myth 3 to run [Re: Jaded420]
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I found Myth III performance to be fairly poor unless you apply the FlyingFlip Studios Version 1.3.1 patch. Here are some notes I took when I applied the patch:

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The latest patch as of 27 October 2006 is the Version 1.31 Patch available from FlyingFlip Studios. Although the documentation suggests that this is an upgrade patch from Version 1.30 to Version 1.31, it is in fact a full upgrade from Version 1.0 of the game. The ffpatch.tag file in the upgrade package should be placed in the plugins folder (the included instructions fail to mention this fact). After this patch is applied, the CD-ROM does not need to be inserted in order to play the game, however, the CD-ROM must be inserted in order to view the introductory cutscene since this cutscene is not copied to the hard drive.


You can get a copy of the patch (for Windows) at the Patches Scrolls:

http://www.patches-scrolls.de/

Just do a search for Myth 3.
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#20837 - 08/05/09 01:07 PM Re: Getting Myth 3 to run [Re: akula65]
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You can also get the Myth III 1.3.1 patch from the tain - http://thetain.totalcodex.net/mythiii - it was recently uploaded there by one of the developers so it's a clean copy.

Also at that same link you can find the cutscenes for Myth III and instructions on how to view them in-game without needing your CD.
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#20844 - 08/05/09 09:03 PM Re: Getting Myth 3 to run [Re: Jaded420]
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Loc: Indiana
I have tried both of those patches, tried putting them in the plugins folder. if i open the game with the exe in those downloads i still get an app crash but it says the version is 1.30. If i open the game with the installed exe i get an app crash and it says the version is 1.0 Not really sure what is up with this. Here is the crash log with those patches that i get.

Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
Application Name: Myth3.exe
Application Version: 1.3.0.0
Application Timestamp: 40e4a46c
Fault Module Name: Myth3.exe
Fault Module Version: 1.3.0.0
Fault Module Timestamp: 40e4a46c
Exception Code: c0000005
Exception Offset: 0000a301
OS Version: 6.0.6001.2.1.0.768.3
Locale ID: 1033
Additional Information 1: f185
Additional Information 2: 1b0bf3ff1436bb52fac519c2a243f751
Additional Information 3: 2f48
Additional Information 4: e9be0b4ab1d36dcce51e39405ddf9022

And this is the one i get when i open the exe that was installed.

Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
Application Name: Myth3.exe
Application Version: 1.0.0.0
Application Timestamp: 3bcbb908
Fault Module Name: ntdll.dll
Fault Module Version: 6.0.6001.18000
Fault Module Timestamp: 4791a7a6
Exception Code: c0000005
Exception Offset: 00048a73
OS Version: 6.0.6001.2.1.0.768.3
Locale ID: 1033
Additional Information 1: 61d1
Additional Information 2: 666373226e65600bf0df0bae904d11c2
Additional Information 3: 1468
Additional Information 4: dee150cc9a8366fb2d2512a1eab3b30a

Edited by Jaded420 (08/05/09 09:09 PM)
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#20845 - 08/05/09 10:44 PM Re: Getting Myth 3 to run [Re: Jaded420]
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For the record, Mariusnet hosts the Version 1.3.1 Patch as well (it's in the Plugins Center under Patches and Utilities).

Given the fact that Myth III predates even WinXP, I would suggest that you now try running the program in Win98 or WinXP compatibility mode. After you select the particular OS mode, change one item in the Compatibility tab at a time, and try to run the program. Reducing your screen resolution may also help. This site has some info on using compatibility modes:

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/using-windows-vista-compatibility-mode/

I would also suggest that you use the Version 1.3.1 executable in your experiments since Version 1.0 doesn't really work well in any version of Windows.
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#20847 - 08/05/09 11:28 PM Re: Getting Myth 3 to run [Re: akula65]
Jaded420 Offline
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well took a bit of fooling around with but eventually got to the new game screen yay furthest i been so far.. Thanks a bunch for the help Akula Win98 did the trick, appreciate the help \:\)
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#20848 - 08/06/09 12:00 AM Re: Getting Myth 3 to run [Re: Jaded420]
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Make sure you update to 1.3.1

The game should run just fine without compatibility mode, even under Vista. I have 64-bit Vista Ultimate and it runs just fine.
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#20850 - 08/06/09 12:46 AM Re: Getting Myth 3 to run [Re: Jaded420]
Jaded420 Offline
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Registered: 10/10/07
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Loc: Indiana
Game works fine now.Thanks again guys. Just kinda wish the rumors were not true. Graphics do suck on it, 2 is much much better \:p now i see why everyone still plays 2. Game woulda been much better i bet if Bungie did it.

Edited by Jaded420 (08/06/09 12:46 AM)
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#20856 - 08/06/09 09:30 AM Re: Getting Myth 3 to run [Re: Jaded420]
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Graphics do suck on it, 2 is much much better

Can you elaborate on that? Is it about the style of the graphics? 'cos personally I prefer the whole 3d look, it's much more polished, moving grass etc. When you go back M2 looks pretty crappy by comparison.

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now i see why everyone still plays 2

Everyone still plays 2 because:
a) everyone else still plays 2
b) there are far more maps and mods
c) 2s been polished a lot over the years, it's a smoother experience all round - the only bad thing about it is the pixellated character graphics and you get used to that.

Glad you got things running. \:\)

Maybe see you online tonight, since Thurs is M3 night!
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#20857 - 08/06/09 11:19 AM Re: Getting Myth 3 to run [Re: Jaded420]
akula65 Offline
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If it isn't too much trouble, I would also suggest that you post whatever you specifically did to get Myth III to work. It makes things a lot easier for others who seek help down the road.
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#20861 - 08/06/09 05:18 PM Re: Getting Myth 3 to run [Re: umythedme]
Jaded420 Offline
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 Quote:
Can you elaborate on that? Is it about the style of the graphics? 'cos personally I prefer the whole 3d look, it's much more polished, moving grass etc. When you go back M2 looks pretty crappy by comparison.


Units look so choppy is pretty much what i was talking about. The landscape looks decent. But the units and the bar next to them are pretty choppy looking.

Edited by Jaded420 (08/06/09 05:19 PM)
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#20862 - 08/06/09 05:23 PM Re: Getting Myth 3 to run [Re: Jaded420]
Jaded420 Offline
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Loc: Indiana
What i did to get it working was right click my Myth III exe in the MumboJumbo folder and click on properties, clicked on the compatibility tab. check Disable Visual themes and check disable desktop composition. Then i set it to Run this program in compatibility for: Windows 98/ Windows ME. The other options in that list wouldnt work only win 98 did.
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#20864 - 08/06/09 07:01 PM Re: Getting Myth 3 to run [Re: Jaded420]
akula65 Offline
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Thanks for the info. It's interesting how your experience differs from PPE's as far as Vista is concerned.

Glad you got it to work.
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#25468 - 11/13/10 03:04 AM Re: Getting Myth 3 to run [Re: akula65]
Hypatia Offline
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I have the same Problem but im running Windows 7. I bought a german Version but i had the choice to install it in english. I hope that isnt the Problem. When i run the game, everything is fine. If i change it to higher than 640x480 pixels the games starts freezing. So the menu works pretty fine on that low Resolution. The Menu works with and with out the 1.3.1 Patch. But both times with and with out the Patch, if i run a Mission the game crashes. I also tried the compatibility mod.
The only Solution i found out was that i changed the Display Settings. I unchecked the Terrain.Now i can run Missions but everything looks pretty ugly and the game still crashes sometimes. I didnt need the Patch to run Missions on that way.

Edited by Hypatia (11/13/10 03:08 AM)
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#25496 - 11/16/10 03:49 AM Re: Getting Myth 3 to run [Re: Hypatia]
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the game looks really nice if u boot up resolutions and run it on a pretty good comp

i am personally wondering if you are all on some old pieces of hardware with low ram/a low grade graphics card/slower processor then what is the preferred requirements
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#25497 - 11/16/10 08:32 AM Re: Getting Myth 3 to run [Re: golden_god]
Hypatia Offline
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Registered: 11/13/10
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Lol no i have a pretty good PC. Quad Core 2,8 Ghz 4 GB Ram and a Gfrce9800gtx
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#25507 - 11/17/10 02:46 PM Re: Getting Myth 3 to run [Re: Hypatia]
Hypatia Offline
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Registered: 11/13/10
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So i found out that the Comatibility MOD doesnt affect my game. It starts with and with out the Compatibility Mod. But still things going wrong. if i change the Resolution above 640x480 the Menu starts to freeze. The mouse moves very slowly and the Menu animations too. I Moreover i found out that im only able to run Missions if i disable the Terrain in the Display Options. But the Game looks pretty ugly on 640x480 and with out Terrain.
Im using Windows7 and i have enough RAM and Prozessor speed and my graphic card is good enough too...
I bought a german CD-Box but i had the option to install the game in english. I also installed the 1.3.1 patch from 1.0

Edited by Hypatia (11/17/10 02:47 PM)
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#25509 - 11/18/10 07:29 AM Re: Getting Myth 3 to run [Re: Hypatia]
Hypatia Offline
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Registered: 11/13/10
Posts: 9
I didnt install the newest driver of my Graphic Card. That driver did fix the Problem. Everything is fine now.
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#25513 - 11/19/10 07:15 AM Re: Getting Myth 3 to run [Re: Hypatia]
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Must be time for some M3 multiplayer action then \:\)

When do you want to play \:\)
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#25519 - 11/21/10 12:45 PM Re: Getting Myth 3 to run [Re: umythedme]
Hypatia Offline
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Registered: 11/13/10
Posts: 9
I downloaded the Marius Server Client file. I put it in my preferences Folder but if i connect to Multiplayer it says that there is no Network connection...
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