Just bought these both and WC1 refuses to run. I get an error “couldnt load texture hd/units/units_human_sprites.png.” I tried scanning and reinstalling, also reinstalled to a different drive. I wouldnt even get to the menu the first time now I can get into the 1st mission before it crashes. What is wrong here?
Im on WIN 10. Why is this game broken?
it is not broken. it works for me, even in windows 10 though i am still using an older build that is compatible with opengl 4.6. microsoft removed that in later builds. though it also works in windows 7 and 8.1.
im not sure what this means? You stated you are using an older build so it works for you but Im up to date and its broken.
it is related to opengl losing support in updated versions of windows. the newer the build the less opengl support it have. opengl 4.6 runs in windows 7, 8.1 and 10(build 17134), though not in windows 10(build 19045).
so how do i fix wc1 then? Use a win7 laptop or something?
that would certainly work. it runs on my windows 7 laptop. though it also runs on my windows 8.1 laptop. another possibility is to try to go back to an older build of windows 10.
there is a tool that works in older builds that can hide updates. all of my windows 10 games runs in that build(build 17134). graphics card drivers does not care about build and can be updated no matter what build you are using. i know, because my graphics card drivers have been updated recently.
you think theres any chance they just fix the game to work for systems on 2024 hardware or am I just out of luck? I got WCII to work somehow but had to refund WCI. What a shame.
that is likely. the game seems more beta than final product. also keep in mind that it have gotten weekly updates so far. i posted a topic about replacing opengl with direct 3d. you could help me keep that active.