Problem launching

Axel Stryder · 08-21-2009, 07:46 PM

I recently reïnstalled FF and noticed that it doesn't launch. When I click the shortcut it says "validating SDK" and the bar starts to fill up till it says "100% ready", and then I get an error message saying "The steam servers can not process your request as they are busy, please try again in a couple of minutes".

Funny thing is that I can play TF2 just fine and have already played for several hours today. I seem to get that error with every 3rd party game though, the same happens when I try to play HL²CTF.

Bridget · 08-21-2009, 07:53 PM

Do you have Source SDK base?

Axel Stryder · 08-21-2009, 08:20 PM

Yes, when I go to "Tools", I see "Source SDK Base" "100% Done"

**Elmo** · 08-21-2009, 08:39 PM

hmm I've had that "Validating SDK" thing myself but I cant for the life of my remember the reason :s not helpful i know.

delete SDK base n redownload? can you load up the SDK base itself?

Axel Stryder · 08-21-2009, 08:49 PM

I tried to load up the SDK but it just loads, validates and then does nothing. I removed the local content and reinstalled it but it had no effect.

**Elmo** · 08-21-2009, 09:09 PM

from another forum - worth a try?

Quote:

Not sure why I didn't try this before, but I managed to get it working..(Sort of what gunny suggested..)

1) Run Steam and select the game giving you grief.
2) Select the game properties and run a backup.
3) Once the backup is completed, delete the games local content.
4) Quit Steam
5) Open the backup directory and run 'Steamapp.exe' to reinstall the backup.
6) Open Steam, run the game.. Too easy..

I was very surprised that the multiple deletes and downloads didn't correct the problem. Anyways, hope this helps someone..

Axel Stryder · 08-21-2009, 10:03 PM

One small problem. When I select the game and chose properties, I only get 1 tab, "General". While if you select, for example TF2, I get 4 tabs "General, Updates, Local content & Language". The fix he's suggesting can only be done from the "Local content tab" which I don't seem to have on any third party game.

Cheers for finding it though.

**Elmo** · 08-21-2009, 11:34 PM

hm sorry i haven't been much help. I've had this before but I can't remember what fix I used - which is frustrating.

I'll have another look tomorrow

Axel Stryder · 08-22-2009, 10:03 AM

Just a long shot but I have windows vista 64 bit and steam is installed in a map called "Program Files x86", instead of a normal "Program Files" map. Could this be the reason why it wont work? I only ask because I just read on a forum that a certain 3rd party mod has to be installed in "Program Files" and not "Program Files (x86)".

**Elmo** · 08-22-2009, 01:37 PM

I don't see why.

I'm on XP x64 but my steam folder never lies in Program files but in D:\Steam E:\Steam depending on my games drive.

08-21-2009, 07:46 PM	#1
Axel Stryder Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Problem launching I recently reïnstalled FF and noticed that it doesn't launch. When I click the shortcut it says "validating SDK" and the bar starts to fill up till it says "100% ready", and then I get an error message saying "The steam servers can not process your request as they are busy, please try again in a couple of minutes". Funny thing is that I can play TF2 just fine and have already played for several hours today. I seem to get that error with every 3rd party game though, the same happens when I try to play HL²CTF.

08-21-2009, 08:39 PM	#4
Elmo Gets tickled by FF Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Class/Position: Med Solly HW Gametype: Any/CTF Posts Rated Helpful 41 Times	hmm I've had that "Validating SDK" thing myself but I cant for the life of my remember the reason :s not helpful i know. delete SDK base n redownload? can you load up the SDK base itself? __________________ Support FF: Done: ff_monkey Done: ff_bases Done: ff_warpath Forever Doing: ff_medieval (beta#99999999)

08-21-2009, 11:34 PM	#8
Elmo Gets tickled by FF Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Class/Position: Med Solly HW Gametype: Any/CTF Posts Rated Helpful 41 Times	hm sorry i haven't been much help. I've had this before but I can't remember what fix I used - which is frustrating. I'll have another look tomorrow __________________ Support FF: Done: ff_monkey Done: ff_bases Done: ff_warpath Forever Doing: ff_medieval (beta#99999999)

08-22-2009, 01:37 PM	#10
Elmo Gets tickled by FF Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Class/Position: Med Solly HW Gametype: Any/CTF Posts Rated Helpful 41 Times	I don't see why. I'm on XP x64 but my steam folder never lies in Program files but in D:\Steam E:\Steam depending on my games drive. __________________ Support FF: Done: ff_monkey Done: ff_bases Done: ff_warpath Forever Doing: ff_medieval (beta#99999999)

08-21-2009, 07:53 PM	#2
Bridget Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Class/Position: Soldier Gametype: AVD Affiliations: TALOS Posts Rated Helpful 5 Times	Do you have Source SDK base?

08-21-2009, 08:20 PM	#3
Axel Stryder Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Yes, when I go to "Tools", I see "Source SDK Base" "100% Done"

08-21-2009, 08:49 PM	#5
Axel Stryder Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I tried to load up the SDK but it just loads, validates and then does nothing. I removed the local content and reinstalled it but it had no effect.

08-21-2009, 10:03 PM	#7
Axel Stryder Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	One small problem. When I select the game and chose properties, I only get 1 tab, "General". While if you select, for example TF2, I get 4 tabs "General, Updates, Local content & Language". The fix he's suggesting can only be done from the "Local content tab" which I don't seem to have on any third party game. Cheers for finding it though.

08-22-2009, 10:03 AM	#9
Axel Stryder Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Just a long shot but I have windows vista 64 bit and steam is installed in a map called "Program Files x86", instead of a normal "Program Files" map. Could this be the reason why it wont work? I only ask because I just read on a forum that a certain 3rd party mod has to be installed in "Program Files" and not "Program Files (x86)".

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