[Solved] Aquaria keeps crashing when I change maps

[bmanquin]

I downloaded Aquaria through Steam a few days ago.

Whenever I try to launch the game it will first start up the Aquaria config, which then crashes no matter what option I choose. If I then try to relaunch, the game will start, but it will randomly crash whenever I try to transition from one map to the next

The last lines in the debug log are (from the last time I crashed):

LOADED TEXTURE FROM DISK: [13/hood-neck] ref: 1 idx: 809
pos [-1], file :gfx/13/hood
LOADED TEXTURE FROM DISK: [13/hood] ref: 1 idx: 810
pos [-1], file :gfx/13/face
LOADED TEXTURE FROM DISK: [13/face] ref: 1 idx: 811
mia-appear
Updating bgSfxLoop
loading map init script
cannot open scripts/maps/map_openwater03.lua: No such file or directory
(error loading script: scripts/maps/map_openwater03.lua from file [scripts/maps/map_openwater03.lua])
Could not find script file [scripts/maps/map_openwater03.lua]
fading in
FADEIN
13_progression : attempt to call a nil value animationKey
ACH_REACHED_OPEN_WATERS was already achieved
transturtle : attempt to call a nil value animationKey
ACH_REACHED_OPEN_WATERS was already achieved

I have already tried deleting and reloading the game, to no effect. This is highly frustrating, so would appreciate any help. Thanks.

[bmanquin]

Forgot to mention that right before crashing the music usually "stutters" - don't know if that helps to diagnose the issue

[Alec]

Hmm.... I don't think I've heard of a crash on startup like that for a long time.

It might because of a bad install, broken video drivers, audio driver incompatibilities or something similar...?

[bmanquin]

Just tried deleting and reinstalling (again) - still same problem. Everything else seems to be working fine so don't think there is an issue with the video/audio drivers.

Looking at the debug.log it seems to be struggling to find specific scripts?

[Alec]

The one about openwaters is a non critical error I'm pretty sure. (it just means that level doesn't have a startup script)

hmm...

[bmanquin]

FYI, I'm running this on a T61 with an Intel 965 express integrated chipset. I've had some issues with advanced graphics in the past but I'm pretty sure it supports OpenGL which is the only requirement, right?

It's also weird that it only ever crashes when transitioning maps, not during general gameplay (which runs fine).

[bmanquin]

BTW, it's great to see a programmer care enough to help individual customers troubleshoot - thanks!

Now if only I can find a solution, I can get back to playing your great game

[Alec]

Ah, those integrated cards are sometimes troublesome.

Are there any video card driver updates?

[bmanquin]

Hooray! I found an updated driver hidden deep in the Abyss (otherwise known as the Lenovo website)...and now (fingers crossed) things seem to be working fine!

Why they don't just use the standard Intel drivers (or at least auto-update their own) I don't know...

Thanks for your help!

[Alec]

Sweet, glad to hear the problem is fixed. 

[bmanquin]

I can confirm I finished the game ... no more problems encountered