Alien VS Predator problems with 6800GT system

[Fenuxx]

First is first. My system specs are in my sig. Second, I am trying to play the ORIGINAL AVP for PC (the "Gold" edition, that you can save your game in). Its not that fantastic of a game as far as graphics are concerned, but I had a blast with it. I am trying to play it again, and after loading the game up, and starting a mission, the screen is ENTIRELY black. I can move around, and if I do, enemies will start shooting at me, but I can't see a damn thing. AVP is a DX6 game, so it is outdated. Is there anything I can do to get this game working on my machine, or am I SOL? Thanks for the help.

 

[MisterChief]

I have AvP Gold. Good times, good times. Unfortunatley, the game is way too old to run on current gen hardware/software.

 

[BW86]

Originally posted by: MisterChief
I have AvP Gold. Good times, good times. Unfortunatley, the game is way too old to run on current gen hardware/software.

I was actually playing it the other day. Works fine on my system.

 

[Fenuxx]

Originally posted by: BW86
I was actually playing it the other day. Works fine on my system.

OK, so, what did you do, if anything to get it to work? I just fumble-futtzzed around again, trying to get it to work. No go, still.

 

[BW86]

Are you using the latest nvidia driver? I can't think of anything else.

What resolution are you trying to play teh game at?

 

[Fenuxx]

Yup, its in my sig (71.84 WHQL).

 

[VIAN]

I don't kow man, I was playing AVP2 gold the other day, I don't know if there is a AVP gold, but I ordered AVP and gonna play it soon, hopefully if I don't get your problem.

 

[Amplifier]

AVP was the scariest PC game I've played (human only).

 

[imported_Hi]

try making the compatiblity to run like windows 98 or 2000

do all the normal stuff also

 

[Fenuxx]

Originally posted by: Hi
try making the compatiblity to run like windows 98 or 2000

do all the normal stuff also

Tried it. Doesn't help.

On a positive note, I went out and bought AVP2 Gold today, and it works flawlessly. I just wanted my Predator fix. I just think they're so cool . Does anyone else have any input?

 

[hans030390]

turn on your screen

lol jk, I would suggest trying different drivers with the game, or maybe using something to make your card and compy support DX6....i really dont know....

 

[Insidious]

Is that one of the games that you must use 60Hz or it craps out? I remember there were a couple like that.

-Sid

 

[imported_Hi]

have you updated the games files

 

[Fenuxx]

There aren't any patches for the Gold version. The patches for the original game are already included, thats why its gold

I will try the 60Hz thing, but it will annoy the LIVING HELL out of me, as I can't stand anything below 85Hz. My eyes notice flickering lower than 85Hz. Maybe I should get an LCD ?

 

[Fenuxx]

Nope, not a 60Hz bug. I tried several different resolutions, from 640x480 on up, including 16 and 32-bit. I also set it to Win98\ME compatibility mode, and no go. Any other suggestions?