ATI / MAC Specific...
Mac Users Cannot Connect to license server
Not sure about this one it apparently works but I would recommend you back any files up before you alter them so you can put it as it was if it does not work for you or EA/Maxis release a fix for this exact problem...
WilliamK
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Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2
Quote:
Originally Posted by
octublogedy
Open up terminal
type "cd /etc" press enter
type "sudo nano hosts" press enter
type in your password and press enter
it will bring up a new looking page. near the bottom there is that "127.0.0.1 proxy.novafusion.ea.com"
move down with the arrow keys and delete that line. I dont think you can highlight and select it, so just delete it by going to the end of the phrase and holding the delete key.
then hit control + X, then hit Y, then hit enter. And it should work.
hopefully this helps you!
ATI visual fix.
Since first trying Spore, and noticing that AA didn't work. I updated my Catalyst drivers from 7.7 to 7.8. And my VIA AGP drivers to their latest, too. I'm guessing your card is PCIe, so don't worry about that, though.
I would definitely suggest updating your Cats to 8.8. It's a must, really. Also make sure you have the latest Mobo and PCI/chipset drivers. Google your Mobo manufacturer's name, followed by 'drivers'. Once you're all up to date, tinker with CCC settings one by one to see if you get any change.
AA works for me everywhere in Spore now. Game, editor and paint modes are all drawn very smooth.
ATi HD 4870 this card is not supported apparently however some players have found fixes by...
ZargonIII
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Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 5
okay i have it, after looking at ATI forums the freezing problem is not limited to SPORE. Basically turn off AI in the ATI catalyst control centre. This plays havic witbh many games. I found after playing a few other games i have not touched in a while the same thing problem arose that i had with SPORE. With AI off all is fine . I have been playing SPOre for 45 mins on top notch settigns and it is stable. SO it looks like this problem at least was not caused by SPORE.
Helpful advice for same card as above...
TimeBombTom
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Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6
All,
Very important article attached to get SPORE running on ATI HD4870 I have just tried it and have been running without issue for 2hrs.
Page 5 or there abouts outlines a workaround for powerplay issues in the current (and previous) catalyst drivers. Hopefully this will be fixed in the next rev but in the meantime.
AMD Game Forums - Game Crashing the PC with HD 4870
ATI AA fix...
Assuming you're using an ATI card, make sure you've got the latest Catalyst drivers, then do this:
Set AA and AF to application preference in CCC.
Start Spore and run a creator (just to engage the 3D engine)
Exit Spore and mirror these settings:
AA and AF back to your preference.
Temporal AA - ON
High Quality AF - ON
Catalyst AI - ON
Mipmap Detail Level - Performance
Wait for vertical refresh - On (unless...)
Adaptive AA - OFF
With those exact settings, I've been able to get Spore running with 6xFSAA and it looks amazing.
For Linux...
LingNoi
Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4
If you download the latest version of wine via git (the source control tool) spore will install and run perfectly in Linux.