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Shall we get back on topic now?

In the Netherlands we have a competition that's called Toughest Firefighter Alive (or TFA for short). There are a lot of european countries that have a similar competition. You need to run with hoses, beat somthing into the ground with a sledge hamer, run a 100 meters with your gear on, then set up a ladder and bring two 10 L jerry cans to the first floor and use a rope to get a weigth to that same floor and run up and down 17 stories with your gear on. If you ain't dead after doing all that then you win. We also have competitions where teams have to try to put out a fire or rescue accident victims as quickly and as efficiently as possible. We have lot's of different variations between those games. Small fires, large fires, diving accidents, HAZMAT incidents, traffic accidents and even a combination of two or more of those things. Very fun to do.

Not LA MOD related, so moved to the EM4 modding section

Hoppah won't work on the EM3 LA MOD any more. But I think the bugs aren't caused by the LA MOD I think you have a codec problem. The codecs prevent the game from finding the equipment and commands and that is causing the errors. I haven't had the problems you described. I just checked. Maybe you can take a look in our technical FAQ for some guidelines.

Again, EM4 bug not an LA mod bug. When you are having trouble with default animations, such as throwing flash bangs or shooting people with a normal gun, you can almost count on it being a game bug, NOT a LA MOD bug.

You need to look into your router manual for that. If you upload your DXDIAG file I can tell you the name of the router and where to look for it. But it's different for every router so I can't help you out of the blue.

Do you have the paid version of Z-M?

That download site doesn't exist anymore. And I don't blame you for not being able to read it: it's in Hungarian. So if you only speak English and Swedish I can imagine you are having some language problems A few of the people on the forum are trying to upload the mod but it's a very big file. Most download sites don't allow that.

Maybe it could work if you could disconnect the trailer, but that would be very difficult to script I think.

Are you using the LA MOD v1.8 gated wye script? In version 1.8 I never have problems with the fire fighter disappearing. The FF can only pick up the gated wye if he isn't carying anything else, so he has to drop the hose he's holding and then pick up the wye. I never had problems with the game crashing or something using this method.

Hi and to the forums Does your friend by any chance uses a wireless network to play the game? If so that could explain the connection sometimes fading away. Especially if he uses the wireless zero configuration program from windows. That automaticly connects and disconnects from the network in order to improve the signal quality. But it does mean you lose the signal. greetz,

The LA MOD only includes the LA MOD missions, if you want to play the original missions "LA MOD style" you will have to install the mission patch. greetz,

Then do you have a folder called MODS in the EM4 main folder? If not create a new folder and name it mods. Save the mod packages in that folder and unzip them. greetz,

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When you sound the alarm the doors of the second fire station don't open automaticly. You have to wait untill the alarm has died out and then you need to open the doors manually. No biggie, but I thought I'd mention it here.

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You need to click on 'add new' (or something), else you will adapt an existing VO, wgich causes the whole map to turn blue

VERR_NOSCREENMODE - Screen mode could not be set ! Try downloading the configuration file from the download database and replace the original config file.

aaaaaaahhhhhhhh In that case go to this folder: Emergency 4\Data\Models\Vehicles and select the category of vehicles you want to mod (e.g. ambulance, TEC etc.) When you open that folder you will see .dds files with the name of the vehicles in front of them. let's see you ant to reskin the itw from the ambulance department. Copy the file itw.dds to another folder (e.g. my documents) and also make a back up copy (e.g. on the desktop). Now start the dds converter and select one copy of itw.dds, select .jpg or .bmp as wanted format and press convert. You can now open the skin with paint or photoshop etc. and change it into whatever you want. When your done save the file and start up the dds converter again. Now convert the file back to .dds format. Paste it in the Emergency 4\Data\Models\Vehicles\Ambulance folder and if the game asks if it needs to overwrite files, click yes. greetz,

A version with fixed paths is waiting for approvel in the download centre atm.

Oh dear, that's not a very nice message. Good luck then, I wish strength to your family.

I really don't see why anybody shouldn't be allowed to make a poll. Nor is there a need to suggest a tutorial about that subject is nescessary. I thnik most members don't need any help with that.

Multiplayer/online game In Emergency 4 (and with 911FR and EM4D) there is the possibility to play multiplayer games. You manage the emergency services together with other players and need to cooperate in order to succesfully complete missions. Unfortunatly some members have troubles with connecting to the multiplayer games. Here are som of the most frequently reported errors: Which ports do I need top open in order to be able to play multiplayer If you want to play EMERGENCY 4 in a local network (LAN) or in the internet and if you are using a router or a firewall, you have to pay attention that the following ports have been unlocked: port 80 port 58282 for TCP (Gameport) port 12345 for UDP To open ports on your router or firewall please refer to the manual of your router/firewall. For the most commenly used routers, you can check the 'how to' guide in this topic. I can't see any servers online, what can I do? First check if there is an open internet connection on your computer. You should already open an internet connection before the game starts! It is best to use a DSL connection to play multiplayer games. Also make sure you haven't selected "LAN" as connection mode in stead of "Internet". Check if your anti-virus or firewall needs 'permission' from you to allow programs acces to the internet. ZoneAlarm for example needs you to give the computer permission to allow EM4 to go online. You need to do that before you start the game. Also you need to make sure the correct ports (see above) are openend. You can try the direct IP option if you know the IP adres of the server. And off ourse there is also the possibility that no one is online at the moment when you are loggin on. You can try the refresh button to see if people went online after you did. The easiest way to prevent you have nobody to play with is to get together and set a time on which you will play. You can use this topic (general EM4) or this topic (LA MOD) to make appointments with other members. I can't host an online game, how can I fix that? First check if there is an open internet connection on your computer. You should already open an internet connection before the game starts! It is best to use a DSL connection to play multiplayer games. Check if your anti-virus or firewall needs 'permission' from you to allow programs acces to the internet. ZoneAlarm for example needs you to give the computer permission to allow EM4 to go online. You need to do that before you start the game. Also you need to make sure the correct ports (see above) are openend. Check to see if the IP-adres of the router is the same as the IP-adres of the computer hosting the game. If not you need to forward the ports of the router to your PC. If you want to know how to do that please refer to the manual of your router or contact it's manufacturer. If your server isn't visible on the list of servers please make sure you selected it to be a "public server". NOTE: hosting frequently gives problems with Emergency 4, why we don't really know. There is however an alternate program you can use to start online games. It's called HAMACHI. It creates a virtual network allowing you to recieve the IP of a host and enter that IP to join the game. Some of our members have found it very usefull. You can find more about how HAMACHI works in this topic. You can download HAMACHi here. ALSO NOTE: emergency-planet.com does NOT except ANY responisbility for the use of exterior programs. Please make sure you read the warranty and user manual for HAMACHI if you want to use it. I get an error message stating my files do not match with the other player, what can I do about it? When you get this error: Checksum Error. Server and Client using different files. it means the files you are using and the files the other player(s) are using differ from each other. When you want to play multiplayer not only the names of the files have to be the same, but also the contents of the files needs to be the same. So if you made any changes to a mod or if you installed submods, you can only play multiplayer if the other player(s) have exactly the same files. There is a very easy solution for this problem: don't change the files of the game. If you have changed the files you can always send the other player(s) all your files and they can overwrite their own files so you can play. Or you could simply reinstall the game (but you would lose your adjustments).

Game play is lagging Again there can be many causes for this problem. We will mention the solutions that work best. Some of the soultions are the same is in the crash to desktop part. Solution 1: check to see if you meet the system requirements You can't run the game if you do not match the system requirements. It is therefore vital you make sure that your PC fits the system requirements. For EM3 the minimum requirements are: -1.2 GHz processor -256 MB RAM -Microsoft Windows XP or 2000 (but it is compattible with Vista) -Direct X 9 compattible sound card and video card -Geforce 2 or similiar chip set -Direct X 9 or higer installed -1 GB free space on the hard disk -Original CD must be inserted while playing -Mouse For EM4/911 FR the minimum requirements are: -1.7 Ghz processor -512 MB RAM -Operating system windows 2000 or XP (but it is compattible with Vista) -Direct X 9 compattible sound and video card -Direct X 9.0C installed (is included on the CD) -Emergency 4 supports the following types of graphic cards: GeForce 3 / GeForce 4200, 4400, 4600, 4800 / GeForce 5xxx and all higher versions / ATI 9500, 9600, 9700, 9800 / ATI X700 and all higher versions -1 GB free hard disk space -Original CD must be inserted while playing -Mouse -IDSN or DSL for playing multiplayer mode (DSL for hosting a game) If your PC or laptop does not fit the system requirements you have two options: customize your current PC/laptop to fit the system requirements (e.g. adding an external hard drive with at least 1 GB free disk space) or buy a new PC/laptop that does fit the system requirements. We recommend always checking if your PC or laptop fits the system requirements before buying or installing a game. Solution 2: updating your graphic drivers After posting your DXDIAG file you can open it like any attachment. In the beginning of the file you will see these lines of text about your graphic driver. The orange text part displays the last date on which you updated or installed your video drivers. The blue text part lists your drivers version. If you updated your graphic drivers more then 6 months ago, it might be worth checking for an update. You can find driver updates on the website of the manufacturer. The manufacturer is mentioned in the green text part. You can usually find their website by googling their name, but just in case: you can find updates for NVidia drivers here and for ATI drivers here. To find the updates you have to fill in your operating system (windows XP, Vista, etc.) and the name and series of the video card. You can find the card name in the red text part. Some websites also have a 'scan my pc' feature that can be used to determine the type of video card you have and automaticly searches updates for it. We especially recommond updating your video drivers if you can find one of these lines of text in your logfile: Please make sure you have the latest video drivers installed for your 3D card. ERROR: dynlight.vsf Version 3.0.0.0 or higher required! Solution 3: increasing your virtual memory Virtual memory is an addition to your computers RAM memory. It makes sure that enough memory is available when extra memory is needed (for example to run games). If it is set on a very low number, it is possible your PC has trouble keeping up with the game. This causing the game to lag and eventually crash. You can increase your virtual memory like this: go to the configuration screen --> open the sytem menu --> click the advanced tab --> click settings (in the performance section). Now you are in the settings tab. Click the advanced tab, you wil see the virtual memory settings at the bottom of this tab. You can alter the settings by pressing the button and increasing the maximum value of the virtual memory. We recommond this solution if your game lags a lot and/or if it crashes right after big events like earthquakes, gas explosions etc. Solution 4: lowering the graphic settings If your game lags a lot or if you have problems with parts of the map not appearing on the screen correctly you could lower your graphic settings to stress your pc a little less, making the game run smoother. You can adjust the options like this: For EM3: start EM3, in the main menu select the options button. Now select the graphics tab. Set the detail level to 'low' and disable all shadows. Now press the OK button. You will have to restart the game before the changes have any effect. For EM4(D)/911 FR: start the game, in the main menu select the options button. Now select the graphics tab, set both detail levels to 'low' and disable all shadows. Press the OK button. Solution 5: running on one core (DUAL core PC's only!) In some cases people who experimented with their computer settings found that the game is much more stable when it runs on one core. We cannot exactly explain why this seems to work, but if it works for you it might be worth to try. Off course this solution can only be used when your computer has multiple cores. If your unsure wether or not your computer is a DUAL CORE, take a look in the DXDIAG file. If you can find the words dual core with the search function, you have a dual core. You can make the game run on one core in the following way: start the game. After the game has started and you see the main menu press CTRL+ALT+DELETE. You will see the taskmanager screen. Right click EM4.exe and select the option 'run on one core'. Now close the taskmanager and return to the game. NOTE: the only downside is that you will have to adapt the core settings each time you start the game. Solution 6: disable your internet connection Forum users have found that when you disable your internet connection (unless you want to play multiplayer, you do not need to be connected to the internet) significantly reduces the lag. This is probably caused by a lower activity of background programs such as firewalls or (in case of a wireless connection) the wireless configuration trying to find the best network to connect to. If you disabled your internet connection and you stil experience a lag you might also want to shut down your firewall. Forum users found this works especially well when you have a F-secure or ZoneAlarm firewall.

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