Dig hand active while clicking on UI

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walgleaf
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Core information:

OS: Windows

Version: 7

64 Bit

Ram: 4.00 GB

CPU: Intel core i5 CPU @2.27 Gh

GPU: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470

WFTO Build: v2.0f9


You know how you can dig out walls? It happens for me even when I'm clicking on the mini map or unit tabs, or room buttons, or anything concerned with the UI.


I have the sneaking suspicion it's because I had to set the launch options under steam -> properties -> Set Launch option and type in "-force-d3d9" I tried "-force-d3d11 but that just black screens after launch, so i'm sticking with -force-d3d9. 


The reason I had to Set Launch Options to "-force-d3d9" was because my screen would black screen after launching WFTO (Which I appreciate for fixing by the way!)

Game Version:
Steam Public
Platform:
Windows
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Cursor digs under panel


System

Windows 7 64bit

16GB RAM

4x Intel i706600U @ 2.6Ghz


Build v2.0f9

The game works fine with no other visual or interface bugs. I am having a UI problem where when I am in a game and I try to click the panels e.g. the Room panel or Creature panel the cursor clicks on the panel as well as the block underneath it. As an example I would attempt to build a Barracks, when I click the barracks icon the option is selected but the block underneath it is also marked for workers to dig out. As an extension to this problems I am also having trouble reading tool tips. If I hover the cursor over a icon in the panel it displays the tool tip of the object underneath it like terrain.


I have played the 1.6f1 (GOG) build without this problem. When I purchased and installed the Steam version this problem occurred. My system did not change in any way between playing the two different builds.


Are there any suggestions on how to fix this problem? Or is it a known issue?

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walgleaf
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Could you please verify that there is absolutely nothing in your start parameters and then delete your Options.txt file found at C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\War For The Overworld\WFTOGame_Data\GameData

By start parameters you mean set launch options? I double checked that, it was clear, and checked the properties of the launch exe, in the install folder, could not find anything that would change parameters, I think.


I did the above, deleted the Options.txt file, and started the game. I was met with a black screen after the splash screen for 20 minutes, so I killed the application.

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walgleaf

I'm going on a vacation soon, and I will not have access to a computer. I won't be able to reply for about a week or more, but I will respond back to any help you have to offer for my problem. Thank you.

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anonymous
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Honestly we are pretty perplexed as to what is causing this issue. We have a similar machine in house, so we will try and find the cause and get back to you.


Enjoy your holiday!

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walgleaf

I'm back, had a nice time picking ticks off me. Anyways, I'm ready to try any solutions you have.

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Scott Richmond Programmer & Producer
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We'll be releasing a big patch very likely next week. I'm going to set this to resolved pending patch release - Please do post back here after the patch if you're still having issues!

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walgleaf
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We'll be releasing a big patch very likely next week. I'm going to set this to resolved pending patch release - Please do post back here after the patch if you're still having issues!

Okay, thank you very much. this made me and my niece very happy to hear, since she just loves this dungeon game almost as much as I do.

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walgleaf

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but my situation has not changed. I updated the game to the latest patch, and without launch options my game black screened for an hour after the splash screen.


With the launch options "-force-d3d9" It went as normal loading the game, but I can still dig out earth tiles and walls behind the UI. I also noticed I can pick up units, gold, etc. 

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Lee "Noontide" Moon Designer & Community Manager
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Hi Walgleaf,


I've marked this for review again as the issue sounds like it's not resolved.


Cheers,


Lee

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anonymous
  • Not Fixable

Hey walgleaf,


I'm really sorry to say that we have run out of options here. Our inhouse machine with similar specs to you ( iGPU only ) is working fine and we cannot replicate the issue. We have also had no other reports of this issue and must assume that it is something very specific on your configuration. 


They only thing that I can think of is to reinstall Windows and install just the latest GPU drivers and WFTO to see if that resolves it. This however has no guarantee of working and is definitely the nuclear option.


I'm terribly sorry that you cannot play WFTO and would strongly recommend that you seek a refund from Steam citing the incompatibility of the game and your system. Alternatively you could attempt to find a different system to play on.

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walgleaf
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Hey walgleaf,


I'm really sorry to say that we have run out of options here. Our inhouse machine with similar specs to you ( iGPU only ) is working fine and we cannot replicate the issue. We have also had no other reports of this issue and must assume that it is something very specific on your configuration. 


They only thing that I can think of is to reinstall Windows and install just the latest GPU drivers and WFTO to see if that resolves it. This however has no guarantee of working and is definitely the nuclear option.


I'm terribly sorry that you cannot play WFTO and would strongly recommend that you seek a refund from Steam citing the incompatibility of the game and your system. Alternatively you could attempt to find a different system to play on.

Thank you for all your help, and putting up with my issue. My laptop it 8 years old, it's about time I get it replaced anyway. Thanks again for the continuing support.


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