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Planescape: Torment Assertion failed error.

Discussion in 'Planescape: Torment (Classic)' started by MacBone, Oct 28, 2006.

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    I originally posted this at RPG Codex, but I thought I'd give it a try here, too.

    I'm reinstalling PS:T and getting an error message that says "An Assertion failed in D:bad:Torment\Source\chitin\ChDimm.cpp at line number 809." I know I have to edit the ini file, but I'm not sure what I'm supposed to change. I've searched for the answer, and there's an Interplay help site that has some Assertion failed errors, but the site doesn't list my particular one. Anyone know what I should do to fix it? Barring that, can someone post the first bit of their PS:T ini file?

    [ October 30, 2006, 15:45: Message edited by: Taluntain ]
     
    MacBone, Oct 28, 2006
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    What gave you the idea that editing anything in the ini file is going to help with this particular issue?

    Anyway, for starters, provide a bit more info. Which version of the game do you have, do you have the official patch installed, have you added any mods, have you modified the game files or your savegames in any way, etc.
     
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    I have the two-disc version that was packaged with Soulbringer, which I believe doesn't need the official patch. I deleted all my PS:T files from my hard drive a few months ago, and I'm reinstalling the game now.

    Previously, I had the same error, and I think I was able to find a fix that involved modifying the ini file, but after a lengthy search, I haven't been able to find the original information. I think it was a matter of rewriting one or two lines, and I didn't have any more trouble.

    The official Interplay site says that Assertion Failed errors for most lines besides 581 and 4215 are caused by missing or corrupted files, but I don't think that's the case here.
     
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    When are you getting this error? When you try to start the game? Or once already in the game?

    Try deleting everything in the game's cache directory and then running the game.
     
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    I'm getting it when I choose "Play" after I insert the CD or when I select the Planescape program file.

    I deleted everything from Planescape's cache folder, but I'm still getting the same error.
     
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    http://www.sorcerers.net/ubb/ultimatebb.php?/topic/3/594.html

    That thread describes the exact same issue, though with no apparent resolution unfortunately. You could try uninstalling the game, deleting anything left in the install directory and reinstalling, though that's a longshot.

    Here's my torment.ini, but I'm pretty sure there's nothing here that could help you with your issue:

    [Alias]
    HD0:=F:bad:Black Isle\Torment
    CD1:=E:bad:CD1\
    CD2:=F:bad:Black Isle\Torment\TData\CD2
    CD3:=F:bad:Black Isle\Torment\TData\CD3
    CD4:=F:bad:Black Isle\Torment\TData\CD4
    CD5:=E:bad:CD5\

    [Config]
    CacheSize=120

    [Movies]

    [Game Options]
    Footsteps=1
    Mouse Scroll Speed=50
    GUI Feedback Level=5
    Locator Feedback Level=3
    Command Sounds Frequency=3
    Selection Sounds Frequency=3
    Bored Timeout=3000
    Always Dither=0
    Keyboard Scroll Speed=50
    Effect Text Level=62
    Attack Sounds=1
    Auto Pause State=0
    Difficulty Level=3
    Quick Item Mapping=1
    Always Run=0
    Memory Access=100
    Memory Level=1
    Health Bar Settings=63
    Subtitles=0
    Environmental Audio=1
    Sound Processing=1
    Music Processing=1

    [Program Options]
    Tooltips=0
    Sprite Mirror=1
    Gamma Correction=0
    Brightness Correction=0
    Volume Movie=100
    Volume Music=100
    Volume Voices=100
    Volume Ambients=100
    Volume SFX=100
    Strref On=0
    Screen Position X=0
    Screen Position Y=0
    Full Screen=1
    Path Search Nodes=4000
    Maximum Frame Rate=30
    Translucent Shadows=1
    SoftSrcKeyBltFast=0
    SoftBltFast=0
    SoftSrcKeyBlt=0
    SoftBlt=0
    SoftMirrorBlt=0
     
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    Thanks, Taluntain! You provided me with what I needed.

    Edit: I found this fix at the GameBanshee forums.

    [ November 02, 2006, 20:52: Message edited by: MacBone ]
     
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    Interesting... well, I'm glad you got it working. :)
     
    Taluntain, Oct 31, 2006
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