dump file crash

[Shenzi]

So I still have not even been able to get to the title clipboard. White screen. DMP file is included in zip, windbg says that it is trying to write in a memory location that is already taken. I dont have the technical ability to know what to do with this though. ALL suggestions previously have not worked so this is just another desperate shot in the dark. pls help

[Animl-AW]

I had the same problem after re-install. There is a fix. I’m tryin to find the thread, but no luck yet.

In my case it was trying to DL the game file(s) about 1gb if I remember.

BigR posted the file I DLed for the fix

Maybe fugi can find it before I do.

[The Fugitive]

The game is looking for the "stdshapes.res" file. It is just shy of 1.9 GB

This is the fix at one time, https://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,409354.0.html but the link doesnt work any more, Animl?

Another thing you might try is to navigate to the Aces High folder and find the "AcesHigh9.exe" double click that to start the game in DX9 version. This worked when I tried to install the game on an old laptop.

[Animl-AW]

The game is looking for the "stdshapes.res" file. It is just shy of 1.9 GB

This is the fix at one time, https://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,409354.0.html but the link doesnt work any more, Animl?

Another thing you might try is to navigate to the Aces High folder and find the "AcesHigh9.exe" double click that to start the game in DX9 version. This worked when I tried to install the game on an old laptop.

Evidently not. It’s BigR’s OneDrive server. He may have changed access.

The game DLs this file on initial install.

That was the fix in my case, which sounds like the same symptoms.

[Shenzi]

The game is looking for the "stdshapes.res" file. It is just shy of 1.9 GB

This is the fix at one time, https://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,409354.0.html but the link doesnt work any more, Animl?

Another thing you might try is to navigate to the Aces High folder and find the "AcesHigh9.exe" double click that to start the game in DX9 version. This worked when I tried to install the game on an old laptop.

AcesHigh9.exe does nothing, last time I had tried to install stdshapes is still hadnt worked but now I cant even try again since its down. I even tried skuzzies fix of installing an older version of the game and nada.

[Animl-AW]

Edit: Sorry I typed this as you were typing.

Tried to upload stdshapes.res on my site, but no joy doing it with WordPress file type restrictions, I'll try to setup an FTP to get it in, which would allow the file type.
Meanwhile if anyone can upload it.

Would be kewl if HT had it available on the site for stuff like this.

However you get it it just drops in the main Hitech Creations\Aces High III install folder

[Animl-AW]

Someone was kind enough to upload it at the link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/x98vz49guk2729exc72jf/AFGReUEXJ1UhvDCTJ0L5enU?rlkey=s4c7narw6ralrmawp5th61i4q&st=nqzx2tw9&dl=0

No matter what the issue is, if stdshapes.res file is not there the game will want it there and won't run without it. Since it's like the first thing the game wants to do when you open it the first time you're going to get the white screen freeze. For some reason it's not connecting to DL the file.
Even if that doesn't fix it, it's narrows process of elimination having it there.

When it happened to me HT had just upgraded the server connection service.

As I said it goes in the Hitech Creations\Aces High III install folder.

Which Windows OS are you using?

Could also check your firewall, and maybe turn off VPN if it's on.

[Shenzi]

Someone was kind enough to upload it at the link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/x98vz49guk2729exc72jf/AFGReUEXJ1UhvDCTJ0L5enU?rlkey=s4c7narw6ralrmawp5th61i4q&st=nqzx2tw9&dl=0

No matter what the issue is, if stdshapes.res file is not there the game will want it there and won't run without it. Since it's like the first thing the game wants to do when you open it the first time you're going to get the white screen freeze. For some reason it's not connecting to DL the file.
Even if that doesn't fix it, it's narrows process of elimination having it there.

When it happened to me HT had just upgraded the server connection service.

As I said it goes in the Hitech Creations\Aces High III install folder.

Which Windows OS are you using?

Could also check your firewall, and maybe turn off VPN if it's on.

and this is to replace the stdshape.res already in my directory? I see a 1.976 gb stdshape.res already in my directory, windows 11.

[Animl-AW]

and this is to replace the stdshape.res already in my directory? I see a 1.976 gb stdshape.res already in my directory, windows 11.

Negative, as long as it's there don't bother.
Yep it's 1.9gb

This issue is rarely brought up since I've been back.

I'm trying to remember, but I think the next step in initial startup would be video settings.

Do you make it to seeing the clipboard?

[JimmyD3]

Virgle had an issue here a while back, iirc, he downloaded the game but couldn't get on. What we did to fix it was I sent him copies of the current MA map res. files. Virgle could better describe the problem on his end

[Shenzi]

Negative, as long as it's there don't bother.
Yep it's 1.9gb

This issue is rarely brought up since I've been back.

I'm trying to remember, but I think the next step in initial startup would be video settings.

Do you make it to seeing the clipboard?

no clipboard, steam version doesnt even make it to the whitescreen, non steam white screens then crashes

[Animl-AW]

no clipboard, steam version doesnt even make it to the whitescreen, non steam white screens then crashes

Ok, there are only a few things happening in that space of start up, that I know of. Establish connection, DLing files and video settings.
Maybe try JimmyD3 suggestion.

Seems to me, a center point of this may be something with connection, unless you saw a download screen with status bar it's not getting there. Sounds like you didn't make it to video settings either.

Again, this is rare, don't get discouraged. Process of elimination.

Edit: I might stay away from the steam version if possible.

[Shenzi]

I mean sure id love the copies of whatever fixed the other guys

[JimmyD3]

I mean sure id love the copies of whatever fixed the other guys

Shenzi, pm me your email and I'll send you the files I sent Virgle.

Jimmy D.

[Shenzi]

Shenzi, pm me your email and I'll send you the files I sent Virgle.

Jimmy D.

did you get my PM? I dont see it in my sent messages