11-07-2009, 10:44 PM | #1 |
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Trouble with install, where is the executable?
I've noticed a few people having install problems, I'm one of those.
I made sure I had the full install, there weren't any installation issues. I restart steam and it doesn't show on the games list. I try to add a "non-steam game" but can't find the executable on the list or by browing directly to the E:\program files\Valve\Steam\SteamApps\SourceMods\FortressFor ever\ folder. It's not on my start/all programs. This is my 2nd attempt. First one loaded from Fileplanet downloader, version 2.4 Full install. Deleted that and downloaded from a link on the www.fortress-forever.com site. Same thing both times. Is the executable supposed to be in the FortressForever folder? A sub folder? I do have Source SDK Base installed. I did a search for *.exe in the sourcemods/fortressforever folder.. there isn't one there. I know this should be (and is also) in tech forum.. but hoping to get an answer so I can get to playing.... boredom has set in. Help is appreciated.. thanks |
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11-07-2009, 11:50 PM | #2 |
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there is no executable for fortress forever, it runs through the sdk base
your path: \program files\Valve\Steam\SteamApps\SourceMods\FortressFor ever\ my path: \Program Files\Steam\steamapps\SourceMods\FortressForever looks like you installed into the wrong directory |
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11-07-2009, 11:53 PM | #3 |
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Ultimately the same path, in the STEAM folder, specifically \Steam\SteamApps\SourceMods\FortressFor ever\
My valve folder isn't a factor.. the STEAM folder was placed there by an install of a game, it chose the path and it was discovered correctly by the 2.4 install |
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11-07-2009, 11:54 PM | #4 |
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Also, if it runs through SDK Base.. how do you add the game to the games list?
Doesn't the install typically install shortcuts to a launching mechanism like a .exe? |
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11-07-2009, 11:57 PM | #5 | |
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Strange, I just went through my directory, and I don't see an executable file either.
I created a shortcut on my desktop, and here's the path it shows: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe" -gameidlaunch 14222503773716086999 -game "c:\program files (x86)\steam\SteamApps\SourceMods\FortressForever"
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11-08-2009, 12:03 AM | #6 |
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I assume you didn't have to go about making a shortcut and figuring out your own path and info like -gameidlaunch 14222503773716086999
how did you get the shortcut on your desktop? Last edited by Ozz13; 11-08-2009 at 12:18 AM. |
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11-08-2009, 12:16 AM | #7 |
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It should show in your "My games" list in Steam (you might need to restart Steam). From there you can right click on it and do Create Desktop Shortcut. EDIT: This doesn't apply to you. Not sure why it wouldn't show in that list, though.
FF, just like any mod, does not have it's own executable and Steam has its own way of launching mods. Here is my shortcut's target: Code:
"C:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe" -applaunch 215 -game "c:\program files\steam\SteamApps\SourceMods\FortressForever"
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11-08-2009, 12:19 AM | #8 |
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Strange...
I made a shortcut that looked like this for target "E:\program files\Valve\Steam\Steam.exe" -gameidlaunch 14222503773716086999 -game Started trying to launch Fortress Forever, then seemingly nothing happened. Next thing you know it's on my game list in STEAM, which now launches the game. Doesn't seem like the way it should work, little technical for an average installer. |
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11-08-2009, 12:20 AM | #9 |
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Anyway..
Thanks for the help! |
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11-08-2009, 12:22 AM | #10 | |
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