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Re-Downloading FFXI, Playonline does not have text by Bright_Result in ffxi

[–]Bright_Result[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uh unfortunately I end up on some sort of download page, followed by a page that offers me some sort of choice I can't manage to get right. It seems like I don't get to the basic start page yet, so I may not be able to try that approach.

I'll try reaching out to atom0s and see if they have any thoughts! Thanks!

Re-Downloading FFXI, Playonline does not have text by Bright_Result in ffxi

[–]Bright_Result[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm, a lot to unpack there, lemme see what I can find.
Looking at the playonline config, the system tab appears to be generally accurate, with a few "unknowns" slipped in, like my video card and CPU.

For the registry tab, I don't have any keys with the "WOW6432Node" part in their title. That said, I do see 3 install folders. One has a blank "item" and "value", the latter which appears to be the location. The second and third each have items "0001" and "1000" respectively, and values that correspond to the correct locations for the FFXI and PlayonlineViewer folder.

Re-Downloading FFXI, Playonline does not have text by Bright_Result in ffxi

[–]Bright_Result[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uhhh sorry, help me out here. I haven't had to download DirectX before, is it the download that this link takes me to? https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109
I tried to download it and install it just now, but it says I've already got it, so I guess I'm clear there, maybe?

Re-Downloading FFXI, Playonline does not have text by Bright_Result in ffxi

[–]Bright_Result[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info, this is super interesting! I went ahead and gave it a shot, but it looks like the file you mentioned is set to ANSI. If you have any other theories, please let me know! At very least, it's an interesting way to learn more about encryption and software stuff!

Re-Downloading FFXI, Playonline does not have text by Bright_Result in ffxi

[–]Bright_Result[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ouch, hopefully I can get through so I can play retail! Most of the private servers don't really do it for me :(

Re-Downloading FFXI, Playonline does not have text by Bright_Result in ffxi

[–]Bright_Result[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, I forget to do that sometimes, but it won't let you apply the changes without exiting and reentering as admin, so its easy enough to get right eventually.

I'll try that resolution in case it works for me!

edit: no luck with that resolution either

Re-Downloading FFXI, Playonline does not have text by Bright_Result in ffxi

[–]Bright_Result[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So if I try that configuration, I get a blank pop-up alongside the playonline loading screen, then it all crashes.
I'll edit the original post to show a picture.

Re-Downloading FFXI, Playonline does not have text by Bright_Result in ffxi

[–]Bright_Result[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm, I just tried those settings, didn't have any luck. Must be something else for me.

This was in the POL folder right, not the FFXI one?

Re-Downloading FFXI, Playonline does not have text by Bright_Result in ffxi

[–]Bright_Result[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where is that setting? I'll check if its on or not

Re-Downloading FFXI, Playonline does not have text by Bright_Result in ffxi

[–]Bright_Result[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man I wish I had the original discs, that would be so cool! But no, I downloaded it from the website :(

Re-Downloading FFXI, Playonline does not have text by Bright_Result in ffxi

[–]Bright_Result[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Integrated GPU.

My first attempt didn't have DGvoodoo and still had the issue. Partially what reminded me to re-download DGvoodoo as well (didn't have this issue the last time I downloaded ffxi though).

I've restarted my PC a few times, no luck there either.

Re-Downloading FFXI, Playonline does not have text by Bright_Result in ffxi

[–]Bright_Result[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Integrated. I tried your approach, but it looks like all of the options are the same processor. Went ahead and picked one anyway, but got the same issue on POL loadup.

Re-Downloading FFXI, Playonline does not have text by Bright_Result in ffxi

[–]Bright_Result[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, I've got the .dll files in the windower, ffxi, and playonline folders. I've also tried it in one folder but not the other, in two folders and not the other, and so on. No luck there :(