Hello all.
A long time PC gamer from the early 80’s but brand new to the Stardock Forums.
I purchased the original retail "BOXED" version of SINS OF A SOLAR EMPIRE back when it was released in 2008.
For some reason back then, more than likely Oblivion, I never opened or installed the original SSE game.
Now fast forward to 15 years later and I come across the same, still unopened, SSE game box, and I am very eager install a new 4X space game.
Problem is the game will install but will not run.
- I installed SSE from the original CD.
- Was able to get to the “Launch Menu”.
- Input the “Key Code” from the back of the manual.
- I checked the “Disabled Full Screen Optimizations” on the main EXE file(s)
- The “Play Game” option loads to a blank black screen.
- The game will not “Update” from the mentioned “Launch Menu”.
- Ran the “Repair” function from the original CD.
- Game loaded once from the actual Game Disk execution file!
- I was able to set video parameters, but game crashed a few minutes later and would not reload.
- Ran the Compatibilities Modes.
- Nothing.
- Current PC System Specs are below.
I know the game, at least my version, is 15 years old but the game is still viable, still being played and loved by many.
- Is there any way to “Update” the original game?
- Is there a single or group of patches that can be applied?
- Can one register the game with Steam using the original validation code to play SSE from Steam?
- Does Stardock or Ironcald provide a CD Validation Code to a verified game owner.
Please don't be shy. ANY reliable suggestions or known fixes would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Best,
JD
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