OpenGL problem? Look here.

Hi!

OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) is a specification of a universal API for rendering graphics. Its function set consists of 250 basic calls that let you build complex three-dimensional scenes out of basic geometric shapes.

In short: rendering 3D graphics in games.

But when you see a message like this while starting the game:

ET 2.60b win-x86 May 8 2006
----- FS_Startup -----
Current search path:
C:\PROGRA~1\WOLFEN~1\etmain\pak2.pk3 (22 files)
C:\PROGRA~1\WOLFEN~1\etmain\pak1.pk3 (10 files)
C:\PROGRA~1\WOLFEN~1\etmain\pak0.pk3 (3725 files)
C:\PROGRA~1\WOLFEN~1\etmain\mp_bin.pk3 (6 files)
C:\PROGRA~1\WOLFEN~1/etmain

----------------------
3763 files in pk3 files
execing default.cfg
couldn't exec language.cfg
couldn't exec autoexec.cfg
Hunk_Clear: reset the hunk ok
...detecting CPU, found Intel Pentium III
Bypassing CD checks
----- Client Initialization -----
----- Initializing Renderer ----
-------------------------------
----- Client Initialization Complete -----
----- R_Init -----
Initializing OpenGL subsystem
...initializing QGL
...calling LoadLibrary( 'C:\WINDOWS\system32\opengl32.dll' ): succeeded
...setting mode 4: 800 600 FS
...using desktop display depth of 32
...calling CDS: ok
...registered window class
...created window@0,0 (800x600)
Initializing OpenGL driver
...getting DC: succeeded
...GLW_ChoosePFD( 32, 24, 0 )
...35 PFDs found
...GLW_ChoosePFD failed
...GLW_ChoosePFD( 32, 24, 0 )
...35 PFDs found
...GLW_ChoosePFD failed
...failed to find an appropriate PIXELFORMAT
...restoring display settings
...WARNING: could not set the given mode (4)
...setting mode 4: 800 600 FS
...using colorsbits of 16
...calling CDS: ok
...created window@0,0 (800x600)
Initializing OpenGL driver
...getting DC: succeeded
...GLW_ChoosePFD( 16, 16, 0 )
...35 PFDs found
...GLW_ChoosePFD failed
...GLW_ChoosePFD( 16, 16, 0 )
...35 PFDs found
...GLW_ChoosePFD failed
...failed to find an appropriate PIXELFORMAT
...restoring display settings
...WARNING: could not set the given mode (3)
...shutting down QGL
...unloading OpenGL DLL
...assuming '3dfxvgl' is a standalone driver
...initializing QGL
...WARNING: missing Glide installation, assuming no 3Dfx available
...shutting down QGL
----- CL_Shutdown -----
RE_Shutdown( 1 )
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---- > GLW_StartOpenGL() - could not load OpenGL subsystem < ----


it means your graphics card does not support the OpenGL driver.
In that case download the OpenGL driver from the official website of your graphics card manufacturer and install it.

A few useful manufacturer links:
Radeon Graphics made by ATI Technologies, an AMD brand
http://support.am...index.aspx

GeForce made by nVidia
http://www.nvidia...lang=en-us


That's about it for the OpenGL problem. I hope this guide helps you.


Your Deva~~