cannot start DCS

[CatFish 911]

I havent been on in a while ( about 5 months). I did run the updates,

I had no problems in the past getting DCS game toload and start...
Now when I try to start the game I get a lack screen then it goes to load and then stops and closes. I get No message or problem code of any kind..

[CatFish 911]

to add.. My spelling was so wrong... I try to start DCS and my screen go to like 800x600 and freezes... I have ran DCS on this same computer with no problems, I have changed no settings from the last times I was on DCS. I cannot connect on stream to DCS nor can I get the downloaded version of DCS to connect ... Am I the only one having this problem...
I do run a couple other sim /flight games with no problem suck as WOW and WT.

[CatFish 911]

what does the pop up box mean... launch in VR launch in I dont remember wht but there were three different choices....I have never seen that before.. I am about to forget about DCS and just add it to my list of things to never check on again and save my money for something better that works.

[kazereal]

DCS has new graphics engine now.
If your computer does not meet requirements you can go back to using older 1.2 version.

Instructions here:
http://steamcommunity.com/app/223750/discussions/0/490121928350689330/

[CatFish 911]

I followed your lead and went to my folder etc...
- Find Steam library DCS World entry in your Steam client.
- Right Mouse button menu -> Properties
- Select tab BETAS
- Select option 'final-32bit-1.2.16 - The last 32-bit version'

I searched and searched and can not find the location of a tab that says BETA... can anyone be more specific as to where it may be. I found Stem /DCS and a lot of other folders there but nothing that says BETA. Also How is it that you say #@ BIT VERSION. I am running win 7 64 bit.

[CatFish 911]

It would really be nice if the builders of DCS and Steam would have the older version available for download.... and a warning telling us the new will probably not work for most of us unless we go out and spend a few hundred to upgrade things or get e new computer.

It looks like they are going to be losing a lot of customers and money by not having it..

[Hadji]

Originally posted by retired_old_sarge:

and a warning telling us the new will probably not work for most of us unless we go out and spend a few hundred to upgrade things or get e new computer.

It looks like they are going to be losing a lot of customers and money by not having it..

There is. It is called "System requirements". If you don't meet the required system requirements the title won't run properly. Not exactly rocket science.

I doubt Eagle Dynamics will lose any money because of this. Their customer base is growing steadily and has done so since the Lockon days.

[[GCA] King Apo]

Originally posted by retired_old_sarge:

I followed your lead and went to my folder etc...
- Find Steam library DCS World entry in your Steam client.
- Right Mouse button menu -> Properties
- Select tab BETAS
- Select option 'final-32bit-1.2.16 - The last 32-bit version'

I searched and searched and can not find the location of a tab that says BETA... can anyone be more specific as to where it may be. I found Stem /DCS and a lot of other folders there but nothing that says BETA. Also How is it that you say #@ BIT VERSION. I am running win 7 64 bit.

As it says in step one... It sounds like you are searching the DCS-folder...

[kazereal]

Originally posted by retired_old_sarge:

I followed your lead and went to my folder etc...
- Find Steam library DCS World entry in your Steam client.
- Right Mouse button menu -> Properties
- Select tab BETAS
- Select option 'final-32bit-1.2.16 - The last 32-bit version'

I searched and searched and can not find the location of a tab that says BETA... can anyone be more specific as to where it may be. I found Stem /DCS and a lot of other folders there but nothing that says BETA. Also How is it that you say #@ BIT VERSION. I am running win 7 64 bit.

I think I already posted about this once but post does not appear anywhere.. Oh well.

When you are using Steam client, look at top for "Library".
In the library, right-click on DCS World and select properties.
This opens a window, in there select tab BETAS.
And there select the 1.2 from a dropdown.

Originally posted by retired_old_sarge:

It would really be nice if the builders of DCS and Steam would have the older version available for download.... and a warning telling us the new will probably not work for most of us unless we go out and spend a few hundred to upgrade things or get e new computer.

It looks like they are going to be losing a lot of customers and money by not having it..

Old one is available and there was a lot of time to prepare for new version.

[CatFish 911]

oh ok thank you... I looked and tried a lot but you are the first to tell me to look up in the stem LIBRARY to do it... Thank You... It Loads great now..

Now I have to find how to set up my extreme 3D pro so it will work... I have not been on in about 7 or 8 months..

Thanks again..

[kazereal]

Originally posted by retired_old_sarge:

oh ok thank you... I looked and tried a lot but you are the first to tell me to look up in the stem LIBRARY to do it... Thank You... It Loads great now..

Now I have to find how to set up my extreme 3D pro so it will work... I have not been on in about 7 or 8 months..

Thanks again..

Good you got it working :)