FF8 pc version problem

astroduck · March 15th, 2002

I installed the PC version of ff8 when I run the game, the intro seems perfect but then when the game actually starts, the color were totally screwed up. it seems the display driver is missing or something like that. It seems like the game switch back to 8 bit of color.

My desktop res is 1280X1024 with 32 bit of color and i am using 19 inch viewsonic monitor. I am also using Asus Geforce 2 MX video card with latest detonator driver. All other PC games run perfect except for this.

Any help??

BTW, when can I get the new config program for PC version of ff8? I went to that soundfont site but the page is empty. I really want that new addon pack for ff8 cuz the original config sucks.

astroduck · March 15th, 2002

BTW, i am using Windows XP. It works before when i am using Win 2000 but then after I upgrade to XP, the color in the game screwed up.

Maybe there are something to do with the Xp driver??

Any help would be appreciated!!!

**Kane** · March 15th, 2002

You
a) need to make sure that you have installed the relevent patch for Final Fantasy
b) Get all the extra stuff you want from http://lightning.prohosting.com/~techd/ffsf/index.shtml

Goku7 · March 15th, 2002

I'd hate to say this, but the problem is your graphics card itself. nVidia cards in general (TNT cards might be the exception, I don't remember for sure offhand) has been known to have severe problems with both FF8PC and FF7PC.

Considering that you just recently bought FF8PC, you may want to check this link: http://forums.qhimm.com/

It's to another messageboard, (called Qhimms forums) where there's a lot of information on the problem, and possible solutions. A majority of the members there have FF8PC, or are involved in modifications to the game itself. I am also known as "Goku7" there as well.

The Soundfont site? http://ffsf.cjb.net/, in case you when to some mirror site or something.

The soundfont site is having server bandwith problems. The webmaster knows about it, but hosting is also something that still isn't settled perfectly. The new soundfonts are like 15-20megs each, so therefore they keep running into bandwith problems.

As for the FFSF project, I'm their newest member. If you want, I can e-mail you something that you can use "in-the-meantime", untill they can get the main SoundFont back up for download. It runs off the Original font the game uses, so its an alternative for people who don't have access to high-speed connections.

**Kellicros** · March 15th, 2002

I'll move this to game discussion forum.

March 15th, 2002

In your graphics card settings, you may also want to try setting Texel Alignment to center. (If you are using a GeForce card) and try downloading all the latest patches.

Zell · March 15th, 2002

It seems that not all drivers work with the patch !! That a big problem !!

March 16th, 2002

You have to use an old driver for it to work.

Which makes the newer cards a joke.

astroduck · March 16th, 2002

I am using Detonator driver 23.11 to play FF8 and it seems lots of problem occur...
I heard if i use the Asus 12.41 driver and it will work fine.

Anyone tried that before?

Goku7 · March 17th, 2002

Detonator version 6.5 will also work, according to my friends at Qhimm's Forums. However, you may also get unusually slow performance.

March 17th, 2002

Hmm so thats why my brothers Geforce 2 system plays that game so terribly. The drivers work but it's slow as heck. Expecially the FMV.

**Kane** · March 17th, 2002

So basicaly I can't play it as I have a GeForce 3

(The first Detonators to support the 3 were the 10.xx, or it might have been the 12.xx)
However, it works fine for me as long as I install the GeForce patch.
I use Ficedulla's updated config and a load of SF stuf too.

Gam3rX · March 17th, 2002

just forget all the patch...they do nothing
just install asus' driver 14.10 and enjoy the game

March 15th, 2002	#1 (permalink)
astroduck 發水麵包 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,435	FF8 pc version problem I installed the PC version of ff8 when I run the game, the intro seems perfect but then when the game actually starts, the color were totally screwed up. it seems the display driver is missing or something like that. It seems like the game switch back to 8 bit of color. My desktop res is 1280X1024 with 32 bit of color and i am using 19 inch viewsonic monitor. I am also using Asus Geforce 2 MX video card with latest detonator driver. All other PC games run perfect except for this. Any help?? BTW, when can I get the new config program for PC version of ff8? I went to that soundfont site but the page is empty. I really want that new addon pack for ff8 cuz the original config sucks.

March 15th, 2002	#3 (permalink)
Kane 邪魔ゎ指せない Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Gosport, England Posts: 26,255	You a) need to make sure that you have installed the relevent patch for Final Fantasy b) Get all the extra stuff you want from http://lightning.prohosting.com/~techd/ffsf/index.shtml __________________ >Site Live< Pop over to my site for help with setting up PSX emulators. Help for the Final Fantasies and other RPGs avalaible Celes: (Desktop) Athlon 64 X2 4200+, 2Gb 400MHz DDR Ram, MSI K8N Platinum, GeForce 8800 GTS 320Mb, 500Gb RAID HDD, Vista Business Erika: (MCPC) Athlon XP 2400+, 1Gb 400MHz DDR Ram, geForce 6800 256Mb, 80Gb Hdd, XP 2005 MCE Kimiko: (Desktop 2) Athlon 64 3000+, 512Mb 400MHz DDR Ram, Asus K8V, geForce 6800 128Mb

March 15th, 2002	#4 (permalink)
Goku7 Diehard 3Dfx Fanboy! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kicking Kuja's ass, all with the power of 3Dfx!! Posts: 544	I'd hate to say this, but the problem is your graphics card itself. nVidia cards in general (TNT cards might be the exception, I don't remember for sure offhand) has been known to have severe problems with both FF8PC and FF7PC. Considering that you just recently bought FF8PC, you may want to check this link: http://forums.qhimm.com/ It's to another messageboard, (called Qhimms forums) where there's a lot of information on the problem, and possible solutions. A majority of the members there have FF8PC, or are involved in modifications to the game itself. I am also known as "Goku7" there as well. The Soundfont site? http://ffsf.cjb.net/, in case you when to some mirror site or something. The soundfont site is having server bandwith problems. The webmaster knows about it, but hosting is also something that still isn't settled perfectly. The new soundfonts are like 15-20megs each, so therefore they keep running into bandwith problems. As for the FFSF project, I'm their newest member. If you want, I can e-mail you something that you can use "in-the-meantime", untill they can get the main SoundFont back up for download. It runs off the Original font the game uses, so its an alternative for people who don't have access to high-speed connections. __________________ A 233Mhz CPU. Its not just slow, its a CURSE!!

March 15th, 2002	#5 (permalink)
Kellicros Administrator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Posts: 7,685	I'll move this to game discussion forum. __________________ Kellicros' DeviantArt

March 15th, 2002	#7 (permalink)
Zell The Sword Saint Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Death Zone Posts: 1,750	It seems that not all drivers work with the patch !! That a big problem !! __________________ Kuzuryusen ! God-like speed to attack all nine vital points in one stroke. Impossible to dodge and defend ! How want's to stop me E-Mail

March 15th, 2002	#2 (permalink)
astroduck 發水麵包 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,435	BTW, i am using Windows XP. It works before when i am using Win 2000 but then after I upgrade to XP, the color in the game screwed up. Maybe there are something to do with the Xp driver?? Any help would be appreciated!!!

March 15th, 2002	#6 (permalink)
Generalme Guest Posts: n/a	In your graphics card settings, you may also want to try setting Texel Alignment to center. (If you are using a GeForce card) and try downloading all the latest patches.

March 16th, 2002	#8 (permalink)
ChrisRay Guest Posts: n/a	You have to use an old driver for it to work. Which makes the newer cards a joke.

March 16th, 2002	#9 (permalink)
astroduck 發水麵包 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,435	I am using Detonator driver 23.11 to play FF8 and it seems lots of problem occur... I heard if i use the Asus 12.41 driver and it will work fine. Anyone tried that before?

March 17th, 2002	#10 (permalink)
Goku7 Diehard 3Dfx Fanboy! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kicking Kuja's ass, all with the power of 3Dfx!! Posts: 544	Detonator version 6.5 will also work, according to my friends at Qhimm's Forums. However, you may also get unusually slow performance. __________________ A 233Mhz CPU. Its not just slow, its a CURSE!!

March 17th, 2002	#11 (permalink)
ChrisRay Guest Posts: n/a	Hmm so thats why my brothers Geforce 2 system plays that game so terribly. The drivers work but it's slow as heck. Expecially the FMV.

March 17th, 2002	#12 (permalink)
Kane 邪魔ゎ指せない Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Gosport, England Posts: 26,255	So basicaly I can't play it as I have a GeForce 3 (The first Detonators to support the 3 were the 10.xx, or it might have been the 12.xx) However, it works fine for me as long as I install the GeForce patch. I use Ficedulla's updated config and a load of SF stuf too. __________________ >Site Live< Pop over to my site for help with setting up PSX emulators. Help for the Final Fantasies and other RPGs avalaible Celes: (Desktop) Athlon 64 X2 4200+, 2Gb 400MHz DDR Ram, MSI K8N Platinum, GeForce 8800 GTS 320Mb, 500Gb RAID HDD, Vista Business Erika: (MCPC) Athlon XP 2400+, 1Gb 400MHz DDR Ram, geForce 6800 256Mb, 80Gb Hdd, XP 2005 MCE Kimiko: (Desktop 2) Athlon 64 3000+, 512Mb 400MHz DDR Ram, Asus K8V, geForce 6800 128Mb

March 17th, 2002	#13 (permalink)
Gam3rX Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia Posts: 251	just forget all the patch...they do nothing just install asus' driver 14.10 and enjoy the game

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