BAD_DATA Problem

Hazman27 · 06-11-2009, 06:15 PM

Since I installed Spore on my new computer, I noticed that when I randomise names on the creators it always comes up with 'BAD_DATA'. Since I got onto the tribal stage, all the people in my tribe are now called 'BAD_DATA' e.g. Chieftain BAD_DATA. This never happened on my old computer, what could be wrong?

Edit: By the way I'm running Windows 7 if that's a problem. Also now I've moved into the Civilization Stage all the cities on the planet are now called 'BAD_DATA'.

Zorbington · 07-11-2009, 12:56 PM

Same problem, new install on Windows 7 with the latest patch automatically downloaded via the game interface.

I did notice that not all planets had the name BAD_DATA, there were a couple of mission planets at the very start of the space game where they retained the normal names but I don't know whether that was due to mission generation or just luck.

Will update if I find anything useful anywhere.

EAUK_Aurora · 07-11-2009, 01:19 PM

Hi there

There are some suggestions here from EA Support which might help.

Hazman27 · 07-11-2009, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EAUK_Aurora

Hi there

There are some suggestions here from EA Support which might help.

Right, I tried what it said to do but for some reason it won't let me edit the target parameter so I can't enter the extension. Not sure if this is something to do with Windows 7 or what?

EAUK_Aurora · 07-11-2009, 06:49 PM

Okay, in that case I would suggest contacting EA Support for advice using their site pages that I linked to. There is an Email Us link on the left about half way down.

It could be that the guide was written before W7 was released and I don't have it installed on any computers here to try myself I'm afraid.

Hopefully Support can get you sorted out

xerakmighty · 08-11-2009, 07:41 AM

hiyas!

i have been playing spore on vista, and downloaded 1.05 patch or whatever

.

but then, every planet, star, person, empire, creation and homeworld are all called BAD_DATA. and when i tried to fix it (spore told me how) but it said "Target invalid."

this has never happened before patch and now everything is BAD_DATA, even Grox are called BAD_DATA.

help is really needed!!!!

EAUK_Aurora · 08-11-2009, 12:13 PM

Hiya

Try the information at the link I posted above in post 3 as hopefully it will help you out.

xerakmighty · 09-11-2009, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by EAUK_Aurora

Hiya

Try the information at the link I posted above in post 3 as hopefully it will help you out.

i already tried that, AND IT FAILED.

besides, im no cheater. it said target invalid. so give me strait information or i'll unleash my own can of grox on you!

EAUK_Aurora · 09-11-2009, 09:13 AM

If that didn't work for you then I can only suggest contacting EA Support for further advice as I am not part of the technical support team and have no experience in that area I'm afraid.

xerakmighty · 10-11-2009, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EAUK_Aurora

If that didn't work for you then I can only suggest contacting EA Support for further advice as I am not part of the technical support team and have no experience in that area I'm afraid.

I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING, EVEN RELOADING, I AM SAYING EVERYTHING IS BAD_DATA!

besides, im not spending heaps just to fix this, they'll tell me the same information.

EAUK_Aurora · 10-11-2009, 01:58 PM

If you explain that you have tried what their site suggests them maybe they can help you trouble shoot further.

xerakmighty · 12-11-2009, 09:51 AM

i have tried that too, but not even they could help me.

Ashtaroph · 12-11-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by xerakmighty

i have tried that too, but not even they could help me.

how are you starting Spore/GA, i mean where is your shortcut for it ?

xerakmighty · 14-11-2009, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashtaroph

how are you starting Spore/GA, i mean where is your shortcut for it ?

desktop. i also have tried it with Administrative terms, from disk, from outer source.

BTW it's just spore. i ddon't have GA yet...

Ashtaroph · 14-11-2009, 12:37 PM

ok right click your desktop shortcut, select properties, ensure the shortcut tab is selected, your target should read
"C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\SPORE\Sporebin\SporeApp.exe" -locale:en-us
best way to do this is to copy/paste my line into your shortcut target.
assuming your game was created to its default directory, please come back to us with a result

xerakmighty · 14-11-2009, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashtaroph

ok right click your desktop shortcut, select properties, ensure the shortcut tab is selected, your target should read
"C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\SPORE\Sporebin\SporeApp.exe" -locale:en-us
best way to do this is to copy/paste my line into your shortcut target.
assuming your game was created to its default directory, please come back to us with a result

if this works, ill send you lotsa money

Ashtaroph · 15-11-2009, 01:56 PM

please note that the planets/creatures that are already labelled BAD_DATA cannot be fixed without starting a new game but the fix i've given you will stop any further planets/creatures from being labelled BAD_DATA

06-11-2009, 06:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hazman27 Rookie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Milton Keynes Gender: Male Posts: 5	BAD_DATA Problem Since I installed Spore on my new computer, I noticed that when I randomise names on the creators it always comes up with 'BAD_DATA'. Since I got onto the tribal stage, all the people in my tribe are now called 'BAD_DATA' e.g. Chieftain BAD_DATA. This never happened on my old computer, what could be wrong? Edit: By the way I'm running Windows 7 if that's a problem. Also now I've moved into the Civilization Stage all the cities on the planet are now called 'BAD_DATA'. Last edited by Hazman27; 07-11-2009 at 09:46 AM..

07-11-2009, 01:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
EAUK_Aurora Community Representative Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Gender: Female Posts: 55,521 Blog Entries: 257	Hi there There are some suggestions here from EA Support which might help. __________________ Aurora Community Representative Electronic Arts View past Signature Showcase entries Currently playing The Sims 3 and Brutal Legend Looking forward to The Sims 3 World Adventures

07-11-2009, 06:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
EAUK_Aurora Community Representative Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Gender: Female Posts: 55,521 Blog Entries: 257	Okay, in that case I would suggest contacting EA Support for advice using their site pages that I linked to. There is an Email Us link on the left about half way down. It could be that the guide was written before W7 was released and I don't have it installed on any computers here to try myself I'm afraid. Hopefully Support can get you sorted out __________________ Aurora Community Representative Electronic Arts View past Signature Showcase entries Currently playing The Sims 3 and Brutal Legend Looking forward to The Sims 3 World Adventures

08-11-2009, 07:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
xerakmighty Rookie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 6	Everything BAD_DATA hiyas! i have been playing spore on vista, and downloaded 1.05 patch or whatever . but then, every planet, star, person, empire, creation and homeworld are all called BAD_DATA. and when i tried to fix it (spore told me how) but it said "Target invalid." this has never happened before patch and now everything is BAD_DATA, even Grox are called BAD_DATA. help is really needed!!!!

08-11-2009, 12:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
EAUK_Aurora Community Representative Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Gender: Female Posts: 55,521 Blog Entries: 257	Hiya Try the information at the link I posted above in post 3 as hopefully it will help you out. __________________ Aurora Community Representative Electronic Arts View past Signature Showcase entries Currently playing The Sims 3 and Brutal Legend Looking forward to The Sims 3 World Adventures

07-11-2009, 12:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zorbington Hi, I'm New! Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1	Same problem, new install on Windows 7 with the latest patch automatically downloaded via the game interface. I did notice that not all planets had the name BAD_DATA, there were a couple of mission planets at the very start of the space game where they retained the normal names but I don't know whether that was due to mission generation or just luck. Will update if I find anything useful anywhere.

09-11-2009, 09:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
EAUK_Aurora Community Representative Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Gender: Female Posts: 55,521 Blog Entries: 257	If that didn't work for you then I can only suggest contacting EA Support for further advice as I am not part of the technical support team and have no experience in that area I'm afraid. __________________ Aurora Community Representative Electronic Arts View past Signature Showcase entries Currently playing The Sims 3 and Brutal Legend Looking forward to The Sims 3 World Adventures

10-11-2009, 01:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
EAUK_Aurora Community Representative Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Gender: Female Posts: 55,521 Blog Entries: 257	If you explain that you have tried what their site suggests them maybe they can help you trouble shoot further. __________________ Aurora Community Representative Electronic Arts View past Signature Showcase entries Currently playing The Sims 3 and Brutal Legend Looking forward to The Sims 3 World Adventures

12-11-2009, 09:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
xerakmighty Rookie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 6	i have tried that too, but not even they could help me.

14-11-2009, 12:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ashtaroph Rookie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Gloucestershire Age: 48 Gender: Male Posts: 195	ok right click your desktop shortcut, select properties, ensure the shortcut tab is selected, your target should read "C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\SPORE\Sporebin\SporeApp.exe" -locale:en-us best way to do this is to copy/paste my line into your shortcut target. assuming your game was created to its default directory, please come back to us with a result

15-11-2009, 01:56 PM	#17 (permalink)
Ashtaroph Rookie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Gloucestershire Age: 48 Gender: Male Posts: 195	please note that the planets/creatures that are already labelled BAD_DATA cannot be fixed without starting a new game but the fix i've given you will stop any further planets/creatures from being labelled BAD_DATA