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=== Error 4205 Generic === | === Error 4205 Generic === | ||
Some users experience an 'Init error error: #4205 Generic' error message upon startup. There are a variety of possible fixes for this issue - below is a checklist of things to try to resolve the issue: | Some users experience an 'Init error error: #4205 Generic' error message upon startup. There are a variety of possible fixes for this issue - below is a checklist of things to try to resolve the issue: | ||
− | #Download the freeware [http://www.free-codecs.com/indeo_codec_download.htm Indeo codec] outlined above<ref>http://notebooky-forum.notebook.cz/viewtopic.php?t=21483 | + | #Download the freeware [http://www.free-codecs.com/indeo_codec_download.htm Indeo codec] outlined above<ref>http://notebooky-forum.notebook.cz/viewtopic.php?t=21483</ref> |
#Input your screen resolution (rather than the default one) in the <code>Setup</code> launcher in <code>C:\Program Files\Mafia</code><ref>http://www.gamevicio.com/i/topicos/59/59919-error-4205-generic/index.html</ref>, and change your refresh rate to your screen's actual refresh rate<ref>http://forums.gamespy.com/technical_issues/b48748/4585346/p1/</ref> | #Input your screen resolution (rather than the default one) in the <code>Setup</code> launcher in <code>C:\Program Files\Mafia</code><ref>http://www.gamevicio.com/i/topicos/59/59919-error-4205-generic/index.html</ref>, and change your refresh rate to your screen's actual refresh rate<ref>http://forums.gamespy.com/technical_issues/b48748/4585346/p1/</ref> | ||
#Update your appropriate video card drivers and version of [[Wikipedia:DirectX|DirectX]] | #Update your appropriate video card drivers and version of [[Wikipedia:DirectX|DirectX]] | ||
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#Extract MISSION data with MafiaData Xtractor (place in game folder) | #Extract MISSION data with MafiaData Xtractor (place in game folder) | ||
#Copy <code>missions</code> folder from archive to your Mafia directory | #Copy <code>missions</code> folder from archive to your Mafia directory | ||
− | == Video | + | == Video settings == |
{{Video Settings | {{Video Settings | ||
+ | |wsgf_link =http://www.wsgf.org/dr/mafia-city-lost-heaven | ||
+ | |widescreen_wsgf_award =limited | ||
+ | |multimonitor_wsgf_award =limited | ||
|widescreen_resolution=true | |widescreen_resolution=true | ||
|widescreen_resolution_notes=Resolutions above 1280x720, not available for all users - see [http://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Mafia#Issues_And_Fixes Issues And Fixes] | |widescreen_resolution_notes=Resolutions above 1280x720, not available for all users - see [http://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Mafia#Issues_And_Fixes Issues And Fixes] |
Revision as of 10:13, 14 March 2013
Template:Infobox Mafia (series)
- Most users report no issues on modern systems once Compatibility Mode is enabled.
Availability
Digital Rights Management (DRM)
- All boxed versions of Mafia include a CD check
Issues And Fixes
Running On Vista/7 (Boxed Version)
Some users may experience issues with running the game on Windows Vista or 7. The following solution offers the best experience for users of these operating systems.
- First install the game. If you run into issues at this stage, set
MafiaLauncher.exe
andMafiaSetup.exe
on the first CD to Windows XP SP2 Compatibility Mode. If the issue still occurs, execute both as administrators. - Once installed, go to
C:\Program Files\Mafia
and set the executableGame.exe
to Windows XP SP2 Compatibility Mode. - Download Mafia patch v1.2 (users should note there is no difference between patch 1.3 and 1.2)
- Go to
C:\Program Files\Mafia
and executeSetup.exe
. Ensure it is configured as follows - At this stage the user may be able to run the game. You can test this by running
intro.avi
inC:\Program Files\Mafia
. If the video runs, the game is now ready. If not, follow the remaining steps. - Intro movies in Mafia run using an Indeo codec, which is unsupported by Windows since XP SP1, so the user will need to download a freeware Indeo codec such as this. Since version 5.2 the software has become a paid product, so it is important to find a version before this.
- Open a command prompt with elevated right (press the Start button, type 'CMD', right click on it and choose 'Run as administrator'). In the console, type
regsvr32 ir50_32.dll
- Attempt to run the game.
Red Blocks/Black Lines On Screen
Some users have reported seeing red blocks of colour, or black lines run across the screen during play, similar to the following[1]:
This error can often be resolved by opening Setup.exe
in C:\Program Files\Mafia
, and clicking on 'Open expert settings...', then selecting 'Multipass rendering' rather than 'Hardware Transform&Lighting'.
Settings Bug (Non-English Steam Versions)
Some users of non-English versions of the game have reported an issue whereby changing the settings of the game in the Settings launcher has no effect, with Mafia always running with default values. In some cases, this has also led to Mafia not running. This issue can be resolved as follows[2]:
- Set Mafia's language in Steam to English
- Wait until download is complete
- Start Settings launcher
- Select desired settings
- Save and exit launcher
- Set Mafia's language in Steam to your desired option
- Wait until download is complete
- Start the game - it should run in your desired language with your desired settings
Error 4205 Generic
Some users experience an 'Init error error: #4205 Generic' error message upon startup. There are a variety of possible fixes for this issue - below is a checklist of things to try to resolve the issue:
- Download the freeware Indeo codec outlined above[3]
- Input your screen resolution (rather than the default one) in the
Setup
launcher inC:\Program Files\Mafia
[4], and change your refresh rate to your screen's actual refresh rate[5] - Update your appropriate video card drivers and version of DirectX
Error 8815 Generic
Many users have reported the game crashing upon start to a white screen with the message 'error 8815 generic'[6]. Again, there are a number of claimed fixes for this issue, but the error can have different causes on a case by case basis. Some common causes and fixes are outlined below:
- One reason why is error may be caused is out of date graphics or sound card drivers. Users should check on the relevant card manufacturer's website for new drivers, then download and install them
- Sometimes sound card drivers may need to be re-installed[7]
- In some cases changing the user's screen resolution in the
Setup
launcher located inC:\Program Files\Mafia
) may solve the issue[8]
Widescreen
Mafia offers a number of widescreen resolutions accessible through C:\Program Files\Mafia\Setup.exe
, however some users may be unable to obtain these. In order to solve this issue, you need:
- Mafia Widescreen Fix v1.2 (16:9/16:10)
- Mafia Data Xtractor v1.1
Now follow these steps[9]:
- Extract MISSION data with MafiaData Xtractor (place in game folder)
- Copy
missions
folder from archive to your Mafia directory
Mods And Utilities
Custom Cars
User created vehicles are a popular addition to Mafia. ModDB is a popular host for these creations.
Footpath & Road Mod
The Footpath & Road Mod is a popular mod created by ModDB user Don Mafioso], designed to produce higher resolution roads and footpaths. The mod can be installed using:
The user must then extract the maps
folder to C:\Program Files\Mafia
.
Unlimited Draw Distance Mod
It is possible to enable unlimited draw distance (farther than that of the 'cumdal' cheat outlined in Cheats) for a vastly improved atmosphere. To do this, you need:
Now follow these steps[10]:
- Extract MISSION data with MafiaData Xtractor (place in game folder)
- Copy
missions
folder from archive to your Mafia directory
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
You can customise the FOV by using the following:
Now follow these steps[11]:
- Extract MISSION data with MafiaDataXTractor (place in game folder)
- Edit each
scene2.bin
file in all folders inC:\Program Files\Mafia\Missions
with BSV6.0 - add the following to theGameInitEnd
script:camera_setfov xx
(Replace xx with your chosen value). Take care - 70 files need to be edited, and not all of them are namedGameInitEnd
. Some files are namedGameInitStart
etc.) - Save Results
Multi-monitor
The game can be adjusted to an extent to support Multi-monitor setups such as nVidia's Eyefinity. To do this the user requires the following:
- Mafia Widescreen Fix v1.2 (48:9/48:10)
- Mafia Data Xtractor v1.1
Now follow these steps[12]:
- Extract MISSION data with MafiaData Xtractor (place in game folder)
- Copy
missions
folder from archive to your Mafia directory
Input settings
Controller support
Some users have reported success with using an Xbox 360 Controller but there are often issues with the use of the thumb-sticks[13]. This can be fixed by using a program such as XPadder to rebind controls, using the D-Pad to steer, and disabling the thumb-sticks.
System requirements
References
- ↑ http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2595659
- ↑ http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1375770
- ↑ http://notebooky-forum.notebook.cz/viewtopic.php?t=21483
- ↑ http://www.gamevicio.com/i/topicos/59/59919-error-4205-generic/index.html
- ↑ http://forums.gamespy.com/technical_issues/b48748/4585346/p1/
- ↑ http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2620915
- ↑ http://forums.gamespy.com/tech_support_forum/b48291/4654393/p1/
- ↑ http://forummafieuso.free.fr/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=146
- ↑ http://www.wsgf.org/dr/mafia-city-lost-heaven
- ↑ http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1831977
- ↑ http://www.wsgf.org/dr/mafia-city-lost-heaven
- ↑ http://www.wsgf.org/dr/mafia-city-lost-heaven
- ↑ http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2595124