I have started making a new game from scratch but I can't seem to run it.
I have only made 2 graphics, a main screen pct file (and a location file to show it in) and a loading bar pct file for the interface. I have also made the StartGame event with a teleport to my location.
The problem is that every time I launch the game it comes up with an error saying "Can't load dialog picture" and then when I press OK I have a blank screen.
I have tried selecting my loading bar graphic for every interface element to see if it was any of them.
Do I have to add something else to make it work?

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Have you created a game from scratch by following the tutorial?

If not, do so. It will save you a thousand headaches.

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I followed the whole tutorial earlier today and I have done steps 1-4 for making my game. In the tutorial I had a game that showed the main screen by now but mine won't show anything

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Originally posted by Pilky:
**...I have only made 2 graphics, a main screen pct file (and a location file to show it in) and a loading bar pct file for the interface. ...... I launch the game it comes up with an error saying "Can't load dialog picture" and then when I press OK I have a blank screen.
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There are a few minimum requirements, but it sounds like you are trying to load a .pct file that doesn't exsist in the correct format. Sure you can call it a .pct file, but is it REALLY? With or without Alpha layer?(try without.) Do this first:

Try to start from the Medival Game in the Coldstone folder. Add your files, and then change the dialog for the loading (making sure that your picture is in the pictures;game_interface; folder and is correctly named). Make sure it shows up in the interface files area (Projects menu;Game Options; Layout tab). Try to launch it. If you still get the same error, then it is most likely a .pct file with alpha layer. Use Graphic Converter to change it to a real .pct file (no apha), and try it again. Good luck.

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-Albadar-
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Just trying...

Thanks Albadar! The error has gone! I have solved the black screen by myself. I just had to change the pct file to a png file instead. The problem now is that it blows the screen up by 2 or 3 times so I only get a small section of the picture

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(This message has been edited by Pilky (edited 07-26-2003).)