Gamesalad - PC loading error

cnmeyer1980

Hi guys,

Sorry for posting this, but I'm kinda stuck.

I've downloaded the Windows GameSalad, its installed ok, but unfortunately crashes as soon as I launch the software? it doesn't even get to the loading screen before it crashes out.
I had to download the new framework when prompted, and unfortunately it still doesn't load?

Has anyone else come across this error (I know there have been quite a few posts regarding windows bugs, however I've not noticed anyone with this issue).

I would love it if someone could help me with this (maybe you've also had the same issue??) as I can't wait to get cracking with it on my PC.

Cheers,

Chris

cnmeyer1980

Ah, it looks like GS PC isn't supported (yet) on Windows XP - darn it.

Fingers crossed that it will soon.

Cheers,

Chris

Jaden14541

Sorry it's not for XP yet.
I had the same problem.

Jaden14541

*have

JustMe74

I think saying "yet" is wrong. It doesn't work on XP and likely never will, considering the framework it appears to be using. Best to update your OS to Windows 7.

jonmulcahy

Ya, windows px is no longer supported by Microsoft, I don't see GS supporting it ever.

kungfupanda99

I am also having this same problem and I found in the %appdata% there are some files its creating about a application crash error. I kind of have a feeling it has to do with a program running that is making it crash or such idk just a guess but i certainly hope this gets fixed soon cuz i would like to start developing on windows cuz mac is just a pain in the ass

jonmulcahy

@kungfupanda99
what OS are you running?

oneking

I have the same problem in Windows 7

kungfupanda99

@johnmulcahy
windows 7

jonmulcahy

could you post the full error message or a screenshot?

also, make sure you submit a bug report using the contact support link below

leoccl86

I've downloaded the installer, installed GS with all the prerequisites required.

It installed fine but when I tried to launch it there's nothing happening. Not even an error message.

The taskmanager shows a very brief instance of GS launching and disappearing.

I'm running Windows 7 Home Premium.

thopman

Same here, tried gamesalad for windows beta on windows 7. Does not start up and i get a error message every time. Running Gamesalad in a VM running mac osx works fine but a bit of a detour.... guess i'll have to wait for an update.

jonmulcahy

you do know that trying to troubleshoot an error message without seeing the message is near impossible?

If you are having problems, please post a screenshot of the error.

clubroses

Same problem, installed everything, did windows update.
Windows 7 x64 bit - tries to load and crashes.
Are you running windows x64 bits?
We need a new beta ASAP

m1aweb

Windows 7 Pro x64 bit SP1
Launch GS.. immediate game crash
error log gsexception_***:
System.NullReferenceException
ClassNameMessageDataInnerExceptionHelpURLStackTraceStringRemoteStackTraceStringRemoteStackIndexExceptionMethodHResultSource
WatsonBucketsSystem.Collections.IDictionarySystem.ExceptionSystem.NullReferenceException
Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
at GameSalad.Utility.BrowserCheck.CheckForBrowsers()
at GameSalad.Xaml.MainWindow..ctor()
at GameSalad.App..ctor()
at GameSalad.App..ctor(List`1 args)
at GameSalad.App.Main(String[] args)
CheckForBrowsers
GameSalad, Version=0.9.92.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null
GameSalad.Utility.BrowserCheck
Void CheckForBrowsers()
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Of course this is a debug and it has all sorts of nulls and wierd characters. There are also other files in which are more legible. They start with au_as_***:

{
"$type": "System.Collections.Generic.List`1[[GameSalad.Analytics.AnalyticsBase, GameSalad]], mscorlib",
"$values": [
{
"$type": "GameSalad.Analytics.AnalyticsHeader, GameSalad",
"seq": 1,
"pa": 1341587343,
"ct": 1341583743,
"dt": "h",
"u": "b215802e-45bf-4c78-917d-a50e4d9444ff",
"attrs": {
"$type": "System.Collections.Generic.Dictionary`2[[System.String, mscorlib],[System.String, mscorlib]], mscorlib",
"dt": "a",
"au": "Windows Creator",
"av": "0.9.92.0",
"dll": "en",
"dlc": "United States",
"dc": "United States",
"dov": "Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1",
"dp": "Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1",
"lv": "0.3.0.1",
"devid": null,
"udid": "",
"iu": "37b947d4-6378-4f3b-b324-31f40a48c44a"
}
},
{
"$type": "GameSalad.Analytics.AnalyticsSessionOpen, GameSalad",
"nth": 0,
"ct": 1341583741,
"dt": "s",
"u": "8e6991e4-a7ff-4d6a-9ebf-d2657125a147",
"attrs": {
"$type": "System.Collections.Generic.Dictionary`2[[System.String, mscorlib],[System.String, mscorlib]], mscorlib"
}
}
]
}

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and it creates a file called m_meta as well:
9eb9f0e3-c923-4e2d-9277-fef4c65fcd53
2

I've also included a link to download them

http://www.mediafire.com/?du8hl561qplfo89

Hope this will help shed some light on the issue. This sounds like a really awesome program, just wish I could use it!


Here is a screenshot too of course I can't get all the info but here is the full error:

http://tinypic.com?ref=a3l0k1

Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: CLR20r3
Problem Signature 01: gamesalad.exe
Problem Signature 02: 0.9.92.0
Problem Signature 03: 4fe1085f
Problem Signature 04: GameSalad
Problem Signature 05: 0.9.92.0
Problem Signature 06: 4fe1085f
Problem Signature 07: 491
Problem Signature 08: 182
Problem Signature 09: System.NullReferenceException
OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.48
Locale ID: 1033
Additional Information 1: 0a9e
Additional Information 2: 0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789
Additional Information 3: 0a9e
Additional Information 4: 0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789