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Nevermind.

Seems to be working now. For some reason Neither Windows nor BootCamp was updating my drivers, they kept saying I had the latest drivers. After manually downloading and installing the newest drivers the problem seems to be solved.

Here's the logfile and DxDiag.

If it helps to actually see what is happening, I might be able to get a video up on YouTube or something showing the actual screen and what is going on...

Like I said before, the game appears to run fine (granted, the flashing is too annoying to play a full game). Other games, such as Company of Heroes and Age of Empires III run fine, so hopefully we can find a solution to the problem.

logfile.txt

DxDiag.txt

When I launch 911: First Responders, everything runs fine, except for the fact that the screen is constantly flashing. (The grid in the background, like in the mod editor, keeps flashing in and out of view.) The game itself runs fine and if I wanted to I could play an entire game without any problems, the screen just keeps constantly flashing.

I'm running the game on Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit.

My graphics card is nVidia GeForce 9400m. I tried rolling back the driver, but when I did this the game failed to start completely.

Edit: I am running Windows via BootCamp on my MacBook. I don't think this is a problem as I have other games installed (such as Company of Heroes) which run fine, with no issues. I just figured I'd add that incase it might be relevant.

Edit: Also tried compatibility mode; didn't work.

Sounds like its definitely a video card problem. (Side note: The video card snaps into the motherboard so therefore there is always the possibility of a motherboard fault, or CPU fault for that matter since Windows fails to load.) Best bet would be to replace the video card. Even if the video card fan is not working, if I am correct these are typically attached directly to the card, and replacing these would require a full card replacement. If you happen to have spare video cards, or know some1 that has some try replacing yours with these, even if they arent proper specs required for this game or modding, just to narrow the problem down.

Hope you figure it out and get it fixed.

I meant the bug fixes patch, v1.8.1, sorry for not being clear on that. Tried clearing temporary files, and tried Firefox and Internet Explorer, but it sill says the file cannot be found. I don't know why this isn't working for me...

Clicked the link for the mod patch, and I also got an error saying that the file cannot be found.

If I redownload v1.8 will the patch be included?

I think we could create a Miami, Florida,Las Vagas .

Some Ideas Otherwise New York Mod

There are a ton of US cities that would make great mods. The only problem is the lack of time and modders. There aren't a whole lot of people who can create good modifications out there, and those that can are usually busy with current mods or with real life. I think if more people take an interest in this game, and in modding, we will see more mods of various cities...

Yesterday, watching some 9/11 vids and remembrance things, this came across my mind:

Are you planning on making missions or your own freeplay maps for this mod? Or are you just planning on using the maps already given? if your just gonna use the maps already in game then the following doesn't apply.

Are you planning to incorporate ground zero/ twin towers in the mod in some way? I know someone brought this up in a previously planned NY mod before cancelling it, and this topic sturs up a lot of controversy. Personally i think putting in some type of memorial would be nice, and would be a nice tribute to the heros that gave their lives. I don't know what other people think about this, but i think it would be kinda cool to put something there for 9/11.

I'd like a DC bod much better. This may be because I live near it, but there are a lot of important targets in DC that would be good for an Emergency mod.

currently, the NY mod is being worked on. If no one starts a DC mod, if I can figure out some modding, Id definately be interested in creating one myself. the only problem is i don't currently no how to mod. But, if I figure it out, a DC mod would definately be one Id like to make.

Now

Big news from the FDNY though, they are now ordering eninges with I belive it's a 6 inch raised roof, though I'll have to check. the height.

ooh, nifty

ok awsome.its just that the models have the halogen mini bars

I looked at a ton of pics of NYFD trucks. none of the trucks or engines, ladders etc. have LED lights. The only NYFD unit that crosses my mind that may possibly have LED lights is the battalion? For the most part, the LED lights are found on the police cars, so thats where you will probably see the LED lightbars. EMS units that use LEDs i dont know of, but i havent looked either.

Me watches intently...

Looks great. I wish I had 3D modeling skillz. I know very basic stuff but I wouldn't be able to create a nice looking vehicle.

Keep it up. The models look great, I can't wait to see what other vehicles you plan on adding to the mod.

This just crossed my mind: I've happened to notice that many other modders have lost their files due to a system crash or some error. I just wanna put it out there that if you don't have any place of backing up your files my computer is wide open. It's brand new with plenty of HD space, so the files would be safe. I'd hate to see another mod suffer a data loss. Again, nice work on those models.

I found this site with a ton of blueprints. I am having difficulty finding prints of police cars themselves, but it might be possible to model somthing like a Chevy Impala (which NYPD uses a lot of) and add lights from seperate prints?? Here's the link.

Here's a link of a site I found with many different fire trucks. Its mostly engines, ladders and battalions, but there are some special units. The vehicles are divided by the sections of NY: Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island and Queens. All pics are also divided by the company each truck is from. A few pics are old, but there are some recent ones available.

The site is here.

Personally, I'd rather see Washington because I'd like to see some of the monuments and government vehicles in-game. But NY would be cool too, especially since all NY mods for EM4 were never finished.

I'd love to help out anyway I can. I've never modded before, but am attempting to learn some 3D modeling. I may be able to provide pictures or blueprints if I find some. I live in NJ (right between Wash and NY xD) so finding pictures might come easier for me than it may be for you. As it appears you will be working on NY I will start looking for NY cars. If you know any specific models of vehicles you are looking for, just PM me, otherwise I will just look for some general pics. I'd also need to know what part of NY you are planning on working on; i.e. Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island. Let me know what you need and I'll help you out.

We all are looking foward to it, I am even buying new motherboards etc for this release... but you CANNOT ask the dates, even an ETA... THAT IS AGAINST TOS, which you already agreed to... tsk tsk... I would love to know an ETA as well, but no promises can be made, and you cannot ask. If you want to know, you have to wait just like everyone else, however you seemed to be most polite about this... unlike most people

Sorry, I wasn't aware you couldn't ask. Guess I better go back and read through the TOS. XD. Oh well, I can't wait till the release.

I also would like 2 on the truck, and 4 on the engine, I think it would make game play simpler.

1.7 has a lot of additions/changes that I'm really excited for and I can't wait for its release. Keep up the good work Hoppah and all those who helped.

I, like some people, like sounding the alarm at the Fire Station myself, but like Mikesphotos said if you want realism you are responding late to the call everytime you go to hit the alarm. The problem is fixing the time it takes the units to exit the building and get into the vehicles. And for all those demanding people, and everyone getting on Hoppah's case, give em a break. It takes so much work to do these things, and I for one am happy with whatever comes out in these mods, and if I don't like something, I will find a way to fix it myself, and not come here and complain all over the forums.