Trying to record a video of this game

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mwmw
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Trying to record a video of this game

#1 Post by mwmw »

Hi, I've been trying to record this game using CamStudio. However, the game eventually freezes and stops moving. Apparently, I can still move around and attack because I can hear the sound effects, but the game just doesn't show any change. If I minimize and maximize the game, all I get is a black screen. Trying to X out of it doesn't help either; I have to go to the Task Manager and get rid of the program there. Am I doing something wrong? Why does the game only freeze when I'm trying to record it?

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Re: Trying to record a video of this game

#2 Post by Frumple »

Completely unqualified opinion here*, but it'd be fair to guess it's got something to do with T4 sometimes being really finicky about both stuff running in the background (apparently especially video-related material) and not being the focused window, so you could be running into either of those. What you're describing is what happens to me whenever I leave T4 unfocused for a while, so I'd guess it has something to do with that.

My best suggestion would be to try some other recording software and seeing if the problem persists. I know folks have managed to livestream without much trouble, as well as upload youtube stuff, so it's definitely possible.

*This computer's too weak to record video, apparently, so I don't have any practical advice. Fair warning, heh.

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Re: Trying to record a video of this game

#3 Post by Grey »

I've had no problems with Camstudio. I'd suggest you check how much RAM and virtual RAM you're running, and see if you need to upgrade your video drivers.
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Re: Trying to record a video of this game

#4 Post by Rectifier »

Also you could check the CamStudio forums/knowledge base to troubleshoot.

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Re: Trying to record a video of this game

#5 Post by mwmw »

I decided to try HyperCam. The game didn't show any problems after one hour, so I assume that it was successful. Thanks!

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