"Can't find correct context in gfx-system"

[burnsflipper]

When I double-click the desktop icon, I get the Risen logo overlaid on my desktop, then a black window appears in the top-left of the screen before a large error window appears with a title "Severe error found".

The details in the window:

engine FATAL ERROR:

Module: eCApplication::CreateEngine - can't find correct context in gfx-system
Filename:<c:\Project\platform\pc\source\Engine\admin\ge_application.cpp>, Line:#1609

I'm on 1920x1080 widescreen. I've read some help on the game forum (http://forum.deepsilver.com/forum/showthread.php/43716-Engine-FATAL-ERROR) but there's no resolution settings in my ConfigUser.xml to change.

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Oh. I fixed it.

I went into C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Risen\data\ini\ConfigDefault.xml, and in the <Window> tag I set Bottom and Right to my resolution (Bottom="1080", Right="1920", FullScreen="true") and this has solved it. The main menu loads fine, and I've started playing the game no issues.

[rivolf]

good jon xd that was easy

[a1_death]

Thanks, I also had that appear to me.
EDIT: that didn't help me.

[iDTecKt]

Originally posted by a1_death:

Thanks, I also had that appear to me.
EDIT: that didn't help me.

I kno its been a month but if ur still lookin for a fix? i went into my username/appdata/local an deleted risen folder, its now workin fine, hope this helps

[Geralt of Rivia]

worked out for me. everything runs great. thank you for your help

[Fairhair]

Burnsflipper I could marry you for this you beautiful man

[a1_death]

Originally posted by SECM8:

Originally posted by a1_death:

Thanks, I also had that appear to me.
EDIT: that didn't help me.

I kno its been a month but if ur still lookin for a fix? i went into my username/appdata/local an deleted risen folder, its now workin fine, hope this helps

I somehow got it to work, don't really remember how.

[Pug conDoin of Crydee]

how did you edit the amounts i cant change them

[burnsflipper]

Originally posted by buckled dna:

how did you edit the amounts i cant change them

Just open the .xml file in Notepad - you can edit it and then save it.

[THE RUST WORSHIPPING THE RAIN]

Originally posted by Physickl:

Originally posted by a1_death:

Thanks, I also had that appear to me.
EDIT: that didn't help me.

I kno its been a month but if ur still lookin for a fix? i went into my username/appdata/local an deleted risen folder, its now workin fine, hope this helps

thanks, that worked for me.

[Meikitamemo]

I know this topic is old but i never had this problem with Risen until now.
When i try to boot the game it seems to start up , then it shows a black screen , and then i get the FETAL ERROR '1609'.

I tried multiple websites with solutions including this topic , but nothing that i try seems to work.
I used to play the game fine , but i am currently am using a different screen then i normally did.
But that cannot be the problem , let me note under here what i tried to no prevail.

- I tried un-installing the game , remove all files [including saves] that remains , remove the whole map and re-install the game. [Didn't fix it].

- I tried adjusting the screen resolution to multiple screen settings [1280x720 , 800x600 , etc[
none of them worked obviously so i tried setting it to my current screen resolution [1366x768] , but sadly didn't work either.

- I tried un-installing pshyixs drivers and re-downloaded those mentioned as 'FIX' didn't work either.

- I also checked if @ steam , my Risen game didn't had any files missing , Steam said everything was there except for 1 file [which is normal if it's freshly installed] , This obviously didn't fix it either.

- I tried deleting the whole .ini file and replace it with a fresh one [Didn't solve this].

- I even downloaded fixes & patches for Risen , but they make the game in-accessabel 'due to wrong CD key , or incorrect CD key code [While it's in my Steam liberary].

I am @ a total loss now , since i want to play this game badly for my YouTube Channel.
I need it to work to be able to play/upload all 3 paths in Risen.
So if anyone knows 'The Fix' that actually works , let me know.
I am also willing to try out other methods to do this without the need to download anything like demon tools , etc [Because ♥♥♥ that ♥♥♥♥ haha].

If anyone can help me , please help :)

[Nihilian]

Originally posted by Meikitamemo:

I know this topic is old but i never had this problem with Risen until now.
When i try to boot the game it seems to start up , then it shows a black screen , and then i get the FETAL ERROR '1609'.

I tried multiple websites with solutions including this topic , but nothing that i try seems to work.
I used to play the game fine , but i am currently am using a different screen then i normally did.
But that cannot be the problem , let me note under here what i tried to no prevail.

- I tried un-installing the game , remove all files [including saves] that remains , remove the whole map and re-install the game. [Didn't fix it].

- I tried adjusting the screen resolution to multiple screen settings [1280x720 , 800x600 , etc[
none of them worked obviously so i tried setting it to my current screen resolution [1366x768] , but sadly didn't work either.

- I tried un-installing pshyixs drivers and re-downloaded those mentioned as 'FIX' didn't work either.

- I also checked if @ steam , my Risen game didn't had any files missing , Steam said everything was there except for 1 file [which is normal if it's freshly installed] , This obviously didn't fix it either.

- I tried deleting the whole .ini file and replace it with a fresh one [Didn't solve this].

- I even downloaded fixes & patches for Risen , but they make the game in-accessabel 'due to wrong CD key , or incorrect CD key code [While it's in my Steam liberary].

I am @ a total loss now , since i want to play this game badly for my YouTube Channel.
I need it to work to be able to play/upload all 3 paths in Risen.
So if anyone knows 'The Fix' that actually works , let me know.
I am also willing to try out other methods to do this without the need to download anything like demon tools , etc [Because ♥♥♥ that ♥♥♥♥ haha].

If anyone can help me , please help :)

I followed the steps that burnsflipper laid out. Along with that I changed the refeshrate to my monitor's refesh, added Test8="1920x1080xWindow" to the Resolutions section, and in GUI section I changed the following values in the Aspect16x9: VirtalWidth="1920", VirtalHeight="1080". As an added precaution I deleted the ConfigUser.xml, updated my drivers and rebooted and that has let me play the game so far

[Redeye Nim]

OH MY GOD THANK YOU MAN! <3 <3

[Jesse]

IF STILL NOT WORKING, as mine did.
here is some added info for assistance.

Make sure the ConfigUser files refresh rate is identical to the systems refresh rate.
C:\Users\PC\AppData\Local\Risen

Open ConfigUser.XML
---------------------------------------------------------------------
<options>
<Engine>
<Render

BLAH
BLAH
BLAH

finally...


<Window
AdapterNumber="0"
Bottom="1440"
Left="0"
RefreshRate="60" <<<<<<<This Little Fella<<<<<<<
Right="2560"
Top="0"
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

Following everything seen above should result in your game working. as mine did. Theoretically.
Thank you Burnsflipper + Sandy Bear for your assistance!

[matt1184]

Still not working.

[Xenor Arca]

Originally posted by Jesse:

IF STILL NOT WORKING, as mine did.
here is some added info for assistance.

Make sure the ConfigUser files refresh rate is identical to the systems refresh rate.
C:\Users\PC\AppData\Local\Risen

Open ConfigUser.XML
---------------------------------------------------------------------
<options>
<Engine>
<Render

BLAH
BLAH
BLAH

finally...


<Window
AdapterNumber="0"
Bottom="1440"
Left="0"
RefreshRate="60" <<<<<<<This Little Fella<<<<<<<
Right="2560"
Top="0"
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

Following everything seen above should result in your game working. as mine did. Theoretically.
Thank you Burnsflipper + Sandy Bear for your assistance!

Thank you so much that actually did it for me since the refresh rate was set to "0" from the start.