Really, really lame NoLimits problem

We got a new computer instead, a Vista actually, and I got a copy of NoLimits. But for some reason, in Nolimits, I can't select anything with the tip of my pointer like I do for everything else. I can only select things with the bottom left corner of the mouse, which I'm totally not used to, and I can't get any precision because it's really wierd[dunno]

Ok, so I'm probably gonna get flamed for making a topic about such a tiny problem with the game. But it's a really annoying problem! Is there some way to change it so I can select things normaly!? Thanks!

Somewhere in Microsoft OS you can change your mouse pointer. Try that. If that doesn't work, call Bill Gates.

i have the same problem on my laptop. i just got used to it

same here. I dont think you can change it.

it's a problem with vista, NL isn't Compatible

Yea It is a problem with Vista. I have the same problem as well. Also the simulator cuts off on some coasters mid-ride, or after the chain lift. It's really wierd.

maybe ole is workein on an vista patch

[mkingy]

I doubt it, i beleive in the FAQ he states how rubbish he thinks Vista is, infact here's a quote:

The program was designed for any Windows version and does not depend on a special Windows version as long as the graphics card drivers are fully functional and bug-free. It runs great under Windows 2000 and XP, it even also runs great on Windows NT4.0. However Vista introduced a couple of major internal changes that might have introduced incompatiblities between older Windows versions. It is unclear if these changes conflict with NoLimits or not. At least I do not give a F.CK about if NoLimits works under Vista or not, because I am not responsible for these incompatibilities and the last thing I will do is to install Vista to check out if NoLimits works or not. Haven't you read the Vista EULA? If you are familiar with German language, I highly recommend to check out this page:

Ich spiele nicht mehr mit

also very interesting:

DRM in Windows Vista

A cost analysis of Windows Vista content protection

In a lot of cases the graphics card drivers that ship with the Windows CD/DVD are not fully functional or have beta quality. The same goes for new graphics cards that come out. I suggest to test the demo on your machine before you buy the program and try to update your display card's drivers to the most recent version if you experience any problems.

http://www.nolimitscoaster.de/ [FAQ section]

However, with more and more user using vista he may be swayed, i don't honestly know.

Wow. I personally think that is pretty poor of Ole to simple "not give a F" about Vista. Considering that nearly every computer being sold now in stores comes with Vista, I would think he would want it to work. [confused]

Granted, it might not be the best current operating system, it will only be more refined and improved after a few updates. The exact same thing happened with XP....

oh wellz.

Iv got NL and it workes fine under every version of vista on my laptop

Thank God I found a new computer that didn't use Vista... I've heard horrible things from most of my computer guru friends.

[Kev]

No problems here with NL on Vista. For those of you who are, maybe you should try updating your video drivers and see if that helps. For what it's worth... my laptop has a Nvidia Geforce 8600M GS, using driver version 7.15.11.145.

Why should Ole spend a lot of time working on a Vista patch since NL1 will be obsolete when NL2 comes out late next year? Let him keep going full steam ahead on NL2 and just deal with your pointer problems in the meantime.

Best solution for Vista at this time is: C:\Format *.* <enter>

[Brtnboarder495]

^xD

vista sucks

I think Vista sucks in the wrong hands.

Plus - I think it is stupid for him - a small developer - to have to purchase a new and pricey program just to work out a few glitches that otherwise probably can be fixed with new drivers and a service pack once it comes out.

Originally posted by Canadmos

Wow. I personally think that is pretty poor of Ole to simple "not give a F" about Vista. Considering that nearly every computer being sold now in stores comes with Vista, I would think he would want it to work. [confused]

I don't think the need for it is great enough yet. He really doesn't have the man power to work on fixes for Vista when a majority of NL users are either running XP, OS X, or something older. I'm actaully kind of glad he isn't doing anything for it because that means he's more focused on NL2 or more important projects.

And until I see a good reason to get it...

DOWN WITH VISTA! VIVA LA LINUX!

i just wrote a lengthy email to NL with pictures stating everything yall are saying, today. And now i find this. maybe they could get enough emails from us and work on it. Now that i know its a Vista problem and theres nothing i can do right now to fix it, ill go ahead and start a coaster and get used to it.
Anyone know how to get rid of that "toolbar" lookin thing under the cursor coordinates?

Hey I had this same problem. I got used to it, but a few days ago I downloaded the newest version of OpenGL from the Intel site, and it fixed it. It also fixed the simulator-stopping-while-going-over-the-lifthill problem.