Can't start Return of the phantom
 

I tried to run "Return of the phantom" under Dosbox 0.73 but I always get the following message:

Error "-32" in module "5" data: 0 0

Most recent memory check: 463616
Most recent DOS error: 2
Stack use indicator: 10083

I also tried to disable the ems, but this changed nothing.

Can anyone help me?

Thanks

Did you try with a lower version of DOSBox?

Sometimes changes made between versions prevent some specific games from working right.

A lower version? No, I thought the later the version the better. I also tried it with Scummvm, but no luck.

Any ideas?
:(

That isn't always true.

Try running it with an older DOSBox version and see if anything changes.

Try changing the value of the core setting in dosbox.conf to normal. The default auto value uses dynamic core when you run a more resource-demanding game which, while giving a performance boost, can result in some games becoming unstable or unrunnable.

Today I tried it with the version 0.63 instead, but the exact same error message came again...
How do I get into Dosbox.cfg, so that I can try adjusting the core settings as you said?

A link to it is under the DOSBox item in the Start menu.

Been there, done that - and still the same trouble!
I guess it ain't meant to be. Too bad, this really looked like a good game...
:(

But thanks for the help anyways!

How does your directory structure look like?

Hey Punisher :)

You downloaded a zip file called Return Of The Phantom.

When you unzipped it, there is another folder inside, also called Return Of The Phantom.

Drag this second folder (the whole folder) onto DosBox icon.

Now type 'cd phantom' to enter the Phantom folder.

Now just type in 'Phantom'.


Let me know if that helps. :max:

What do you mean? The directory where the game is?
It looks like that:

G:\Spiele\Dosgames\Rotp\Return Of The Phantom\PHANTOM

the last folder is the one where the "phantom.bat" file is.

Yes, after the unzipping there is another folder with that name. But what do you mean with dragging onto the Dosbox icon?

Punisher, you don't have to mess with DosBox settings. Just try what I suggested :)

EDIT
Screenshot Guide

Switched from IMG to URL tags because of the picture's large dimensions. ~Luchsen

1. This is the file you downloaded and unzipped.

2. This is the second folder, inside the first one. Click and hold on this folder.

3. Drag the folder over to the DosBox icon.

:)

Wow!!!!! Frodo my man, I must admit: you sir are a genius!
This really worked surprisingly well (like often before, easy when you know how!).

Thank you very much for your detailed help!
And now if you'll excuse me - I have a phantom to catch!
:)


May peace be upon you

P.

That's what I meant. You have to mount the game directory Return Of The Phantom and not the subdirectory PHANTOM. Otherwise the game cannot access the other subdirectory RESOURCE. ;)

You're very welcome Punisher. Glad I could help. :thumbs:

Hope you enjoy the game. Now, go catch that Phantom. :rocks:



Luchsen, you deleted my screenshot. :(

I checked it and it's still there. I didn't hack your photobucket account. ^_^

It's appearing now, but it didn't before.