Cant Run Spartan

general_557 · Post by **general_557** » Sat Apr 02, 2005 7:27 pm

I am trying to run Spartan on a Intel Celeron D 2.66 with an Intel Extreme 2 graphics card. My OS is Windows XP home edition. I get to the loading screen with the meter and it sits there for some time before closing and stating that Spartan encountered a problem and I can send a report. I have read the FAQ and I deleted the movies file and double checked I have direct X. I would really appreciate and advice on how I may solve this.
Thank you

Post by **IainMcNeil** » Sun Apr 03, 2005 11:15 pm

Sorry you are having problems. Can you let us know which version you have - i.e. where you bought it.

If you have a US version by Graphsim & the disk will not load it is probably due to an over zealous copy protection system on the CD's provided by Macrovision. Please download this update to fix the problem. Its only 2.2MB and can be found at http://www.graphsim.com/spartan/Spartan-Patch.exe

Emulation help
We have had some queries about how to make Spartan work when running CD emulation software. Well unfortunately that's not possible as the whole point of the copy protection is to prevent this You must disable all emulation software before playing Spartan. For full details of how to do this please download the CD Emulation help file from safe disc from http://www.slitherine.com/spartan/SafeDisc_Help.zip

If this info does not help please send a mail to bugs@slitherine.co.uk with your machine specs and we'll get you up and running as soon as possible.

general_557 · Post by **general_557** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 2:12 am

My version was bought in Canada and is from Graphism. I clicked the link you gave me but it is saying it cant find the site. I just got off work so I will get you my specs by tommorow (April 04). If you get a chance post what specific info you need and that way I can ensure you get all the information you require. However, i tihnk I may not have been clear in my explaination. Just incase, I can install the game but cannot load the game for playing afterwards.
I really appreciate your advice because Ive played it on my old computer and can no longer play it on my new one.

Post by **IainMcNeil** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 8:41 am

Ah, the links were broken because the . at the end of the line was being included. I have fixed them both.

general_557 · Post by **general_557** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 4:26 pm

Thanks alot. I have Spartan running again and its working great. I really appreciate your quick responses, im pretty sure Slitherine is the only company to help me out that quick. I look forward to Legion Arena many of your games in the future.

kibeth · Post by **kibeth** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 1:43 pm

I have the same problem, and the fist link doesnt work. ( I know that this thread was started a year ago) Could you please fix them?

Post by **IainMcNeil** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 9:26 am

Hi Kibeth - it looks like the file has been removed. I'm checking with Graphsim about it. They are the only ones who have a copy of the patch. You could also try contacting them directly, and I will continue to chase them.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

kibeth · Post by **kibeth** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:42 am

I found the patch, no worries

Post by **IainMcNeil** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 12:04 pm

Where? I'll host it ourselves so we dont have to worry about links to external sites breaking