ValveSoftware / ValveSoftware/Proton
Space Empires V hangs at launch. (1690)
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Description
While the launcher runs, attempting launch the game itself results it hanging at a white fullscreen. I suspect I know the issue. The game itself requires directplay to run, a deprecated DirectX API.
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the launch from the launcher and confirm the white fullscreen hang. Investigate the stated DirectPlay requirement and whether it explains the failure. Done means identifying a supported path for launching Space Empires V or documenting the missing compatibility clearly.
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Assessment
- Domain
- operating-systems
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 18/100