Trouble Running Gothic 3 in Windows 7

Hi everyone. I just got Gothic 3 today and after the install when I try to play it I keep getting an error message that says, "Compile shader material cache-this may take several minutes". If I hit okay the screen goes dark but nothing ever happens and I eventually have to control-alt-delete to get out of there. SIGH

I know this game was made for XP, but I'm wondering if it is possible to run it on Windows 7 and if you guys have ever gotten this error message?

Thanks for your help!
Tracy

Hmm no, did you remember to patch it? Community patch 1.75 is highly recommended when playing Gothic 3:
http://forum.worldofplayers.de/forum…h-1-75-release

Whether you turn on or off the fan made modes (alternate AI etc) is up to you.

Not at first but my problem was around my sound driver which affected performance - had to go back to an old one. My PC hardware is in the main 6 years old (except my graphics card). Also used the Community patch as it also cures various bugs.

Works fine.

regards

Originally Posted by catbelly36
Hi everyone. I just got Gothic 3 today and after the install when I try to play it I keep getting an error message that says, "Compile shader material cache-this may take several minutes". If I hit okay the screen goes dark but nothing ever happens and I eventually have to control-alt-delete to get out of there. SIGH

I know this game was made for XP, but I'm wondering if it is possible to run it on Windows 7 and if you guys have ever gotten this error message?

Runs fine on my Win 7 32bit system. What are you system specifications?

Runs fine on my Win 7 64bit too. Well, not fine (still a bit stuttery, but it works )

Hi everyone. Thanks for your replies. I DID get it to run today thanks to the patch! You're a genius Maylander.

Hopefully it'll keep running smoothly, so far so good. But I'm happy to know I can come back here and get help if I need it.

Thanks again you guys,
Tracy

Sure thing, good luck and have fun!

Oh, and welcome.

Hi guys.. I downloaded Gothic 3 from TPB and the patch was included.. I have the same problem: Black screen and "Compile shader material cache, this may take several minutes!!! Press buttonto start". I waited of course but nothing happened..

P.S.: I've got Windows 7

Tried to download the last version of the patch and install it over anyways ?
Worth a shot perhaps ? After that try to reinstall outside of the programs folder (i.e. in c:\Gothic 3)…

Can't think of anything else…

Thanks man I am going to try that when I'll have some free time.

Originally Posted by Nate
I downloaded Gothic 3 from TPB

Please repost that here:
http://forum.worldofplayers.de/forum…ssion?langid=3

No you don't have to post anything but that part I've quoted, on that site they know what's the problem.

Ah let me guess, TPB is the Pirate bay ?

Heh, silly me that didn't click somehow…

The solution to his problem can be found here.

Since it's not on sale anywhere currently, the cheapest option is here:
http://www.go2arena.com/gothic-3-steam-cd-key-eu.html

Not necessary to buy the enhanced edition, just use your disk version (1.64) and apply the 1.5GB 1.75 patch and you will have exactly the enhanced edition. The patch can be downloaded here:

http://www.patches-scrolls.com/gothic3.php

The disk version is already DRM free.

Originally Posted by joxer
Please repost that here:
http://forum.worldofplayers.de/forum…ssion?langid=3

No you don't have to post anything but that part I've quoted, on that site they know what's the problem.

Lol…