Black screen of death

Discussion in 'Bug Reports' started by Ceruan, Nov 14, 2020.

  1. Ceruan New Member

    I get a black screen with the eq frame around it after I press the green play button on the server select screen. This problem has persisted for 6 hours as of now. Returning, multi account player and I’m very discouraged.
  2. CatsPaws No response to your post cause your on ignore

    Are you on test, TLP or live?
    Windows? Laptop?
    Restarted computer?
    Ran file verification on all copies?
  3. Ceruan New Member

    Live, Emarr
    windows tower
    i have to..eq locks it
    several times...4=I think
  4. Ceruan New Member

    Live, Emarr
    windows
    i have to..eq locks it
    several times...4=I think
  5. CatsPaws No response to your post cause your on ignore

    Ok I found a post that covers this and I would go for the Direct X 9c link in xxgriffs post first. Keep in mind that windows 10 does have a higher direct x but it does not cover the 9c which Everquest sometimes needs.

    Then I would go for the info in the last post about starting the game in windows mode causing this

    Also you want to check the compatability - ie run as administrator or use windows 7

    https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/black-screen.265325/

    Edit - I see your making a couple posts about this - try to stick to one so its not all over the place with responses :)
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