Blocks that Matter fails to start

[LucianDK]

I just purchased, dled and installed Blocks that Matter. But the game fails to start. Tried to reinstall as well restarting steam, but no worky.

[Kiarash]

Any error, or just simply crashes to desktop? Also post specs please.

[LucianDK]

as I said, the preparing to run box comes up as normally happens with most games steam is preparing to run. Then nothing after it disappears after a moment! Nothing else happens.

[Kiarash]

as I said, the preparing to run box comes up as normally happens with most games steam is preparing to run. Then nothing after it disappears after a moment! Nothing else happens.

What are your specs?

[LucianDK]

What are your specs?

Cant seem to post the dxdiag, too long for the forum here.

[Kauhukuormaaja]

I have the same problem. It has something to do with 64-bit Windows. I had 64-bit java 7 installed but it gave me some error so I installed java 6 update 26. The error vanished but the game wont start.

[LucianDK]

I have the same problem. It has something to do with 64-bit Windows. I had 64-bit java 7 installed but it gave me some error so I installed java 6 update 26. The error vanished but the game wont start.

I have win 7 64 bit as well. Though I got no error messages.

Edit: got Java 6 update 26 64 bit version.

[Kauhukuormaaja]

I have win 7 64 bit as well. Though I got no error messages.

That error message was because my 64-bit java was version 7 that the program did not recognize.

[LucianDK]

That error message was because my 64-bit java was version 7 that the program did not recognize.

Sounds like its a win7 compatibility issue then.

[Smash15195]

as I said, the preparing to run box comes up as normally happens with most games steam is preparing to run. Then nothing after it disappears after a moment! Nothing else happens.



same problem for me too with Windows 7 64bits

[Kauhukuormaaja]

I sent an email to the developer stating the problem. I also linked this forum thread for them. Now to wait and see what happens.

[Chizu]

game doesn't start for me either
Run it, window pops up saying First time setup (step of ) and then it just closes.

Also on win7 x64.

Tried running the stuff in the Prerequisites folder, to see if it was just something from first time setup that was breaking it, but its made no difference.

[LucianDK]

Ive gotten Blocks that Matter to work on my machine by removing Java 6 update 26 64 bit version and only having the standard 32 bit version on my win7 computer.

And I should note I have the 64 bit OS version.

As soon the 64 bit version of java is installed, the BTM ceases working.

[Kauhukuormaaja]

Ive gotten Blocks that Matter to work on my machine by removing Java 6 update 26 64 bit version and only having the standard 32 bit version on my win7 computer.

And I should note I have the 64 bit OS version.

Interesting. The sad thing is that I need to have the 64-bit java installed for Minecarft to work correctly.

[Chizu]

Likewise.
They even packaged it with a 64bit installer for Java. :/
Hope they get a fix out quick.

[LucianDK]

Interesting. The sad thing is that I need to have the 64-bit java installed for Minecarft to work correctly.

BTM ceases working as soon the 64 bit update is applied, but will work anew once its gone.

[Sxcnn]

Wait this game need Java?

[LucianDK]

Wait this game need Java?

appears so.

[DaninFuchs]

Found a solution. For me, the game was crashing (when run from command window) with an error;

Exception in thread "main" java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError: C:\Abandon\Steam\steamapps\common\blocks that matter\SteamJNI.dll: Can't load IA 32-bit .dll on a AMD 64-bit platform



FIX: Edit BTM_DBG_launcher_win.bat with notepad or anything else - change it to read;

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre6\bin\java.exe" -Djava.library.path=. -jar BTM.jar

Run the game, enjoy. Other users have reported that simply browsing to the 'Steam\Steamapps\Common\Blocks That Matter' directory and double-clicking the BTM.jar will run the game as well.

The cause; I think their launcher simply searches the PATH variable for the first Java, OR is hard-coded for "C:\Program Files\Java" instead of doing a 32-bit/64-bit check. Easy fix.

If you didn't understand anything I just said: Wait for them to patch it. It won't take long.

[dragonfly961989]

Found a solution. For me, the game was crashing (when run from command window) with an error;

Exception in thread "main" java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError: C:\Abandon\Steam\steamapps\common\blocks that matter\SteamJNI.dll: Can't load IA 32-bit .dll on a AMD 64-bit platform



FIX: Edit BTM_DBG_launcher_win.bat with notepad or anything else - change it to read;

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre6\bin\java.exe" -Djava.library.path=. -jar BTM.jar

Run the game, enjoy. Other users have reported that simply browsing to the 'Steam\Steamapps\Common\Blocks That Matter' directory and double-clicking the BTM.jar will run the game as well.

The cause; I think their launcher simply searches the PATH variable for the first Java, OR is hard-coded for "C:\Program Files\Java" instead of doing a 32-bit/64-bit check. Easy fix.

If you didn't understand anything I just said: Wait for them to patch it. It won't take long.

I have Windows 7 64 bit like the others and tried both of your ways to fix the problem. Unfortunatly both didnt work for me. I've got Java 6.26 and it works (Minecraft has no problems)

[flashfactor7]

Yea tried these fixes and still no go. Still just popping up with the 1 of 1 then flashes off again. Game never even tries to start.

[woodzip87]

Yea tried these fixes and still no go. Still just popping up with the 1 of 1 then flashes off again. Game never even tries to start.

Yup. Same here. Well mine just says " of " not even the normal "1 of 1". heh.

[Senkus]

Game doesn't work for me neither.

:(

If I try to run the .jar it says something like:

API Error
Please check if your plateform [sic] is set up correctly.

Lol, also the readme says that it's still a tech demo.
I would have wanted to know that BEFORE buying.

[justing943]

Come on devs, we all want to play very much :O. What's up with the broken release lol. It's not even a major issue, hopefully it'll be fixed in a few hours.

[Mattinator]

same issue on the mac trying to launch from steam, however launching it from the /steam/common/blocks that matter/BTM_launcher_osx does work though.

[Trojax2010]

Java 6 update 27 is out maybe that will help?

[flashfactor7]

It's the weekend so there wont be any update until Monday anyway. Valve doesn't patch on the weekends O.o

[causingbag]

Found a solution. For me, the game was crashing (when run from command window) with an error;

Exception in thread "main" java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError: C:\Abandon\Steam\steamapps\common\blocks that matter\SteamJNI.dll: Can't load IA 32-bit .dll on a AMD 64-bit platform



FIX: Edit BTM_DBG_launcher_win.bat with notepad or anything else - change it to read;

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre6\bin\java.exe" -Djava.library.path=. -jar BTM.jar

Run the game, enjoy. Other users have reported that simply browsing to the 'Steam\Steamapps\Common\Blocks That Matter' directory and double-clicking the BTM.jar will run the game as well.

The cause; I think their launcher simply searches the PATH variable for the first Java, OR is hard-coded for "C:\Program Files\Java" instead of doing a 32-bit/64-bit check. Easy fix.

If you didn't understand anything I just said: Wait for them to patch it. It won't take long.



This solution works, you need to then manually run the same .bat that you edit in the steamapps folder. This is for people with 64-bit java version. Others may still have issues.

[causingbag]

Yea tried these fixes and still no go. Still just popping up with the 1 of 1 then flashes off again. Game never even tries to start.

run the .bat instead of from steam, if you tried daninfuchs' solution.

[flashfactor7]

This solution works, you need to then manually run the same .bat that you edit in the steamapps folder. This is for people with 64-bit java version. Others may still have issues.

I run 64 bit and that did actually work. The problem was a space in between the old line and the new stuff to add

[causingbag]

I run 64 bit and that did actually work. The problem was a space in between the old line and the new stuff to add

Yea i just copied it exactly as his post is, deleting the whole text in the bat, and it worked.

[Aqua Snake]

The devs are aware of the problem.

And they're waiting for Valve to create their game forum.

You may catch the devs in the game's Official group chat.

[moog]

just remove java update 20 64bit from win uninstaller and it will work.
ive just java update 26 installed.

[Chronus]

I have no problems at all with win 7 64bit...the game works really fine no crashing etc...hope you can fix the problem soon..it's really a great game and the soundtrack is awesome too

[Rhysjc]

I signed up just to give my solution to the problem. I'm on win 7 64bit and was getting the '1 of 1' window and then nothing.
My solution:
Make a shortcut on the desktop to "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\blocks that matter\BTM.jar"
Delete the original Blocks the Matter shortcut to avoid the confusion.
You can change it to the BTM thumbnail by Right Click>Properties>Shortcut>Change Icon>then browse to %ProgramFiles% (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\blocks that matter\BTM_launcher_win.exe

Should work.

[GuillaumeSSS]

Hi every body!

I'm the dumb programmer who wrote this thing that you can't launch on you computer :(
I finally get the Steam admin validation, so I can put messages here now!

I've just uploaded a big patch archive on our website:

http://swingswingsubmarine.com/BTM_DBG/BTM_UBER_Patch_001_Windows.zip

it contains:
- bin folder
- lib folder
- Prerequisites folder
- BTM_DBG_embedded_jvm_win.bat file
- BTM_launcher_win.exe file
- InstallScript.vdf file

All this stuff need to be uncompressed in the "\Steam\steamapps\common\blocks that matter"

Every file that already exist need to be replaced by the new ones!

I'm running some test myself. But could you please tell me if it works on your computer? If you got the time of course!


You'll need to hit the Steam Play button to install the vc_redist
(or install it manually by launching the "vcredist_x86.exe" by hand, situated in the "blocks that matter\Prerequisites" folder)

Thanks!

I hope this will solve the Windows 7 64bits issues, and the others too!

Guillaume

[MrQuinkle]

Hi every body!

I'm the dumb programmer who wrote this thing that you can't launch on you computer :(
I finally get the Steam admin validation, so I can put messages here now!

I've just uploaded a big patch archive on our website:

http://swingswingsubmarine.com/BTM_DBG/BTM_UBER_Patch_001_Windows.zip

it contains:
- bin folder
- lib folder
- Prerequisites folder
- BTM_DBG_embedded_jvm_win.bat file
- BTM_launcher_win.exe file
- InstallScript.vdf file

All this stuff need to be uncompressed in the "\Steam\steamapps\common\blocks that matter"

Every file that already exist need to be replaced by the new ones!

I'm running some test myself. But could you please tell me if it works on your computer? If you got the time of course!


You'll need to hit the Steam Play button to install the vc_redist
(or install it manually by launching the "vcredist_x86.exe" by hand, situated in the "blocks that matter\Prerequisites" folder)

Thanks!

I hope this will solve the Windows 7 64bits issues, and the others too!

Guillaume

Yes! This fixed it. Thank you much, Guillaume. It's good to see such a quick fix from the developers. I'd have to assume no one else has responded because the patch worked for them and now they cannot stop playing, which is what I'm going to go do now.

Thanks again!

(P.S. MAAAJOR kudos to your composer for this game, the music is amazing.)

[Chronus]

Im stuck on lvl 17 Irony on the end. I dont know how to go there down anyone found a way?

Wanted to bomb the blocks from top to down 8 in a row..but how it looks it works only from left to right/right left not top and down.....

Edit: Found a way had to bomb the blocks from the bottom not the one from the top :D

[Sir_Brizz]

Has anyone had an issue trying to change the Res. Native (full)? Every time I change it the screen goes black and I have to hit escape to close the game out. I would really like to run the game in a window.

Also, Guillame, I just extracted your patch and ran the game from Steam, and I get this error message on first launch:

A newer version of Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable has been detected on the machine.

[Ptival]

Hi GuillaumeSSS,

I have the same error message as Sir_Brizz after patching. Yet, upon closing the error box, the game starts just fine!

Let's play and wait for a proper fix!

[robotosis]

Thank you for the fix GuillaumeSSS.

However as the 2 people above me stated, I get an error telling me "Please resolve the following: A newer version of Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable has been detected on the machine."

Then after closing it the game starts fine. Not gamebreaking, but eh.

[justing943]

Thanks GuillaumeSSS! :D

After reading the line "Hi I'm the dumb programmer who wrote..." I thought you were a troll who was out to take a go at the devs, LOL. Turns out you're the awesome programmer who gave us such a quick fix =D

Off to play now!

[GuillaumeSSS]

Hi again,

Thanks for the "VC redist" report, i will package a newer one to the real and automated Steam update (I hope for tonight or tomorrow).

As for the resolution issue, sounds weird.

Anyway, you can change the resolution by hand (again, I love doing things by hand!), and here's how:

- go to the folder "Steam\steamapps\common\blocks that matter\config\"
- open the "DisplayOptions.xml" file with your favorite text editor
- change the line "<fullscreen value="1"/>" by "<fullscreen value="0"/>" (without quotes)

- you can also specify a custom size for the window, by default it's on 1280*720 (which his the "Res. Pix Perfect (Win)" entry in the game options) thanks to theses lines
<windowedWidth value="1280"/>
<windowedHeight value="720"/>

Try to keep the ratio :), for example the "Res 80% (Win)" of the option will be this:
<windowedWidth value="1024"/>
<windowedHeight value="576"/>

- save the edited file

- relaunch the game!

Hope it helps


Guillaume

[Hugz]

i have the same problem on Mac OS X Lion 10.7.1

It shows the 'Preparing to launch' box for a few seconds, then it closes, and nothing happens.

[jamie1051]

Blocks That Matter Closing Issue For Windows 7 64 Bit FIX! (Video)

For all the people who hare having trouble with Notchs New Game Not opening Blocks That Matter

I made a video for it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=si0bVNH4REY&list=UUYVtVM4wf_FaQIj0j_F03pw

[Sir_Brizz]

Hi again,

Thanks for the "VC redist" report, i will package a newer one to the real and automated Steam update (I hope for tonight or tomorrow).

As for the resolution issue, sounds weird.

Anyway, you can change the resolution by hand (again, I love doing things by hand!), and here's how:

- go to the folder "Steam\steamapps\common\blocks that matter\config\"
- open the "DisplayOptions.xml" file with your favorite text editor
- change the line "<fullscreen value="1"/>" by "<fullscreen value="0"/>" (without quotes)

- you can also specify a custom size for the window, by default it's on 1280*720 (which his the "Res. Pix Perfect (Win)" entry in the game options) thanks to theses lines
<windowedWidth value="1280"/>
<windowedHeight value="720"/>

Try to keep the ratio :), for example the "Res 80% (Win)" of the option will be this:
<windowedWidth value="1024"/>
<windowedHeight value="576"/>

- save the edited file

- relaunch the game!

Hope it helps


Guillaume
Thanks, that works great. I'm really loving the game, good job! :D

[Adrianpox]

another link for the patch? the web does not load.

[akaaai]

Same issue on Mac OS X 10.7.1.

[Adrianpox]

Thaks, great game.

[GuillaumeSSS]

another link for the patch? the web does not load.

Here it is:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=L3XEWXZW

But I think the update will be available right now on Steam. So no need to do it manually.

Guillaume

[xghosts]

Unfortunately, it still crash on Mac OS X 10.7.1 , even after the update released today. What can we do ?

[woodzip87]

The patch today fixed it for me. Windows 7 64-bit

[Aqua Snake]

The new patch today fixed everything for me (Windows 7).

Thanks Nitram!

[littlesmegger]

Using 10.7.1 on my iMac i7 and still no luck in launching the game. :(

[RedJustice]

GuillaumseSSS, I get the pulsating Block That Matter loading screen, then after 2 minutes the game crashes to desktop. This doesn't appear to be the same problem as others are having. I have uninstalled, deleted BTM directory then re installed same problem.

[RedJustice]

GuillaumseSSS, I get the pulsating Block That Matter loading screen, then after 2 minutes the game crashes to desktop. This doesn't appear to be the same problem as others are having. I have uninstalled, deleted BTM directory then re installed same problem.

Sorry, just a little info: Running XP, forced reinstall of Java V6 update 22, have steam games installed on drive E, not C.

[Chronus]

Hello,

I could play the game since it came out without problems.
Now since today i wanted to play again the game first the game stucked on loading screen(endless loading)
Then i restarted the game and he Updated those Microsoft Visual stuff and now i don't even can start more the game? Im getting Invalid or corrupt jarfile BTM.jar.

All the time it worked now after those updates nothing works more...

Edit: deinstalled the game and reinstalled again looks like it works now but im not sure if steam updated the game again or not.

[GuillaumeSSS]

Hi Chronus,

What is your system? (just to know)

Can you try to uninstall the game in the Steam Game Library (right click, remove local files or something).

Then reinstall it again,

Your files (saves, levels, settings) shouldn't being touched. If you fear for them, you can back up the folders (all in the "block that matter" folder' root):
- Blocks That Matter Saves
- Community
- config

Sorry for troubling your game experience :(

Guillaume

[GuillaumeSSS]

GuillaumseSSS, I get the pulsating Block That Matter loading screen, then after 2 minutes the game crashes to desktop. This doesn't appear to be the same problem as others are having. I have uninstalled, deleted BTM directory then re installed same problem.

Hi RedJustice,

Can you run the "BTM_DBG_embedded_jvm_win.bat" that you can find in the Steam/steamapps/common/blocks that matter/ foler please?

Also, additionnal question:
- did the game already launched with the 1.0.0.0 version?
- did the update to 1.0.0.1 make that crash appear?

Maybe unsinstalling the game (right click on the game > remove local files and reinstalling could help.


Thanks!

[Chronus]

Hi Chronus,

What is your system? (just to know)

Can you try to uninstall the game in the Steam Game Library (right click, remove local files or something).

Then reinstall it again,

Your files (saves, levels, settings) shouldn't being touched. If you fear for them, you can back up the folders (all in the "block that matter" folder' root):
- Blocks That Matter Saves
- Community
- config

Sorry for troubling your game experience :(

Guillaume

Hello GuillaumeSSS,

No need to say sorry i know that is hard work to fix problems for every user =)

I reinstalled it again to see if it would work still, and yes this time i saw that he updated the game again and it works still.
Looks like it needed a fresh installation and everything works like before. Savegames are still there =)

My System Specs are:

GTX 590 (PoV/Charged Edition)
i7 2600k @ 3.4ghz(original)
8gb ddr3 ram
Win 7 - 64 bit

Greetings Chronus

[RedJustice]

Hi RedJustice,

Can you run the "BTM_DBG_embedded_jvm_win.bat" that you can find in the Steam/steamapps/common/blocks that matter/ foler please?

Also, additionnal question:
- did the game already launched with the 1.0.0.0 version?
- did the update to 1.0.0.1 make that crash appear?

Maybe unsinstalling the game (right click on the game > remove local files and reinstalling could help.


Thanks!

Discovered something by accident. Last night tried to run BTM and I believe I was getting memory errors, java was creating hs_err_pidxxxx.log files stating insufficient memory. When I executed the program today using the file you mentioned the game ran fine with no problems but there was no sound, then I realized my headset was plugged in. I unplugged the headset and re-executed the game and CTD after 2 minute loading screen. Evidently the game runs with the headset plugged in and doesn't without it pluged in. I can send you the error logs if that would help, but glad to have a work around.

[Kentzo]

Using 10.7.1 on my iMac i7 and still no luck in launching the game. :(

The same problem. Crash report:

Process: java [26915]
Path: /System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/A/Commands/java
Identifier: java
Version: ??? (???)
Code Type: X86 (Native)
Parent Process: bash [26914]

PlugIn Path: /Applications/Steam.app/Contents/MacOS/osx32/steamloader.dylib
PlugIn Identifier: steamloader.dylib
PlugIn Version: ??? (???)

Date/Time: 2011-08-24 19:55:25.324 +0700
OS Version: Mac OS X 10.7.1 (11B26)
Report Version: 9

Interval Since Last Report: 188418 sec
Crashes Since Last Report: 20
Per-App Crashes Since Last Report: 8
Anonymous UUID: ADC664DB-6B08-44F2-A588-8219AD4FE22C

Crashed Thread: 0 Dispatch queue: com.apple.main-thread

Exception Type: EXC_BAD_ACCESS (SIGBUS)
Exception Codes: KERN_PROTECTION_FAILURE at 0x0000000000006398

VM Regions Near 0x6398:
__PAGEZERO 0000000000000000-0000000000001000 [ 4K] ---/--- SM=NUL /System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/A/Commands/java
--> VM_ALLOCATE 0000000000001000-000000000001d000 [ 112K] ---/--- SM=NUL
__TEXT 000000000001d000-000000000001f000 [ 8K] r-x/rwx SM=COW /System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/A/Commands/java

Application Specific Information:
/Applications/Steam.app/Contents/MacOS/osx32/steamloader.dylib
objc[26915]: garbage collection is OFF

Thread 0 Crashed:: Dispatch queue: com.apple.main-thread
0 steamloader.dylib 0x000469e0 CGlobalInitter::CrackMainImage() + 770
1 steamloader.dylib 0x00046d93 CGlobalInitter::CGlobalInitter() + 331
2 steamloader.dylib 0x00046dc6 __static_initialization_and_destruction_0(int, int) + 42
3 steamloader.dylib 0x00046de6 _GLOBAL__I_loader.cpp + 26
4 dyld 0x8fe2d15b ImageLoaderMachO::doModInitFunctions(ImageLoader:: LinkContext const&) + 251
5 dyld 0x8fe2ccc0 ImageLoaderMachO::doInitialization(ImageLoader::Li nkContext const&) + 64
6 dyld 0x8fe2a220 ImageLoader::recursiveInitialization(ImageLoader:: LinkContext const&, unsigned int, ImageLoader::InitializerTimingList&) + 256
7 dyld 0x8fe2b1c0 ImageLoader::runInitializers(ImageLoader::LinkCont ext const&, ImageLoader::InitializerTimingList&) + 62
8 dyld 0x8fe1f626 dyld::initializeMainExecutable() + 166
9 dyld 0x8fe23ef2 dyld::_main(macho_header const*, unsigned long, int, char const**, char const**, char const**) + 2238
10 dyld 0x8fe1d2ef dyldbootstrap::start(macho_header const*, int, char const**, long, macho_header const*) + 637
11 dyld 0x8fe1d063 _dyld_start + 51

Thread 0 crashed with X86 Thread State (32-bit):
eax: 0x00006398 ebx: 0x000466ef ecx: 0xc001aaf0 edx: 0x00004000
edi: 0x00000000 esi: 0x0001d000 ebp: 0xc001ab38 esp: 0xc001aa00
ss: 0x00000023 efl: 0x00010212 eip: 0x000469e0 cs: 0x0000001b
ds: 0x00000023 es: 0x00000023 fs: 0x00000000 gs: 0x0000000f
cr2: 0x00006398
Logical CPU: 0

[GuillaumeSSS]

The same problem. Crash report:

Process: java [26915]
Path: /System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/A/Commands/java
Identifier: java
Version: ??? (???)
Code Type: X86 (Native)
Parent Process: bash [26914]

PlugIn Path: /Applications/Steam.app/Contents/MacOS/osx32/steamloader.dylib
PlugIn Identifier: steamloader.dylib
PlugIn Version: ??? (???)

Date/Time: 2011-08-24 19:55:25.324 +0700
OS Version: Mac OS X 10.7.1 (11B26)
Report Version: 9

Interval Since Last Report: 188418 sec
Crashes Since Last Report: 20
Per-App Crashes Since Last Report: 8
Anonymous UUID: ADC664DB-6B08-44F2-A588-8219AD4FE22C

Crashed Thread: 0 Dispatch queue: com.apple.main-thread

Exception Type: EXC_BAD_ACCESS (SIGBUS)
Exception Codes: KERN_PROTECTION_FAILURE at 0x0000000000006398

VM Regions Near 0x6398:
__PAGEZERO 0000000000000000-0000000000001000 [ 4K] ---/--- SM=NUL /System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/A/Commands/java
--> VM_ALLOCATE 0000000000001000-000000000001d000 [ 112K] ---/--- SM=NUL
__TEXT 000000000001d000-000000000001f000 [ 8K] r-x/rwx SM=COW /System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/A/Commands/java

Application Specific Information:
/Applications/Steam.app/Contents/MacOS/osx32/steamloader.dylib
objc[26915]: garbage collection is OFF

Thread 0 Crashed:: Dispatch queue: com.apple.main-thread
0 steamloader.dylib 0x000469e0 CGlobalInitter::CrackMainImage() + 770
1 steamloader.dylib 0x00046d93 CGlobalInitter::CGlobalInitter() + 331
2 steamloader.dylib 0x00046dc6 __static_initialization_and_destruction_0(int, int) + 42
3 steamloader.dylib 0x00046de6 _GLOBAL__I_loader.cpp + 26
4 dyld 0x8fe2d15b ImageLoaderMachO::doModInitFunctions(ImageLoader:: LinkContext const&) + 251
5 dyld 0x8fe2ccc0 ImageLoaderMachO::doInitialization(ImageLoader::Li nkContext const&) + 64
6 dyld 0x8fe2a220 ImageLoader::recursiveInitialization(ImageLoader:: LinkContext const&, unsigned int, ImageLoader::InitializerTimingList&) + 256
7 dyld 0x8fe2b1c0 ImageLoader::runInitializers(ImageLoader::LinkCont ext const&, ImageLoader::InitializerTimingList&) + 62
8 dyld 0x8fe1f626 dyld::initializeMainExecutable() + 166
9 dyld 0x8fe23ef2 dyld::_main(macho_header const*, unsigned long, int, char const**, char const**, char const**) + 2238
10 dyld 0x8fe1d2ef dyldbootstrap::start(macho_header const*, int, char const**, long, macho_header const*) + 637
11 dyld 0x8fe1d063 _dyld_start + 51

Thread 0 crashed with X86 Thread State (32-bit):
eax: 0x00006398 ebx: 0x000466ef ecx: 0xc001aaf0 edx: 0x00004000
edi: 0x00000000 esi: 0x0001d000 ebp: 0xc001ab38 esp: 0xc001aa00
ss: 0x00000023 efl: 0x00010212 eip: 0x000469e0 cs: 0x0000001b
ds: 0x00000023 es: 0x00000023 fs: 0x00000000 gs: 0x0000000f
cr2: 0x00006398
Logical CPU: 0


Hi,

Sorry to hear that it's not running.

Few questions:
->> Are you launching the game from the steam client, or by double clicking the BTM_launcher_osx.app in the "bloc that matter" folder?

->> Can you try doing the following:


Make SURE the Steam client is launched
Open a Terminal (tehre is an application called Terminal in Spotlight)
type this line in the Terminal:

cd ~/Library/Application\ Support/Steam/SteamApps/common/blocks\ that\ matter/

(press enter to validate)
then type this one:

java -Xmx1024M -Xms512M -Djava.library.path=. -jar BTM.jar -d32

(enter to validate)


Does it launch?

If it launch, it means that there is a lack of arguments passed to the Java Machine via the .app.

To manually fix the thing, you can:
open a finder,

In finder, press "command + shift + g", then it will ask you where you want to go:
enter "~/Library" ("~" on mac is Alt+n)
Then go to "Application Support/Steam/SteamApps/common/blocks that matter/"

You'll find and .app in there "BTM_launcher_osx",
right click on the app and then choose "Show Package Contents"
navigate to Content/Resources
edit the script file with Text Editor
The file should contains the following:

------------------------------------
cd ../../..
java -Xdock:name="BTM" \
-Xdock:icon="config/BTM.icns" \
-jar BTM.jar -d32
------------------------------------

Replace the content with this:

------------------------------------
cd ../../..
java -Xdock:name="BTM" \
-Xdock:icon="config/BTM.icns" \
-jar BTM.jar -d32 -Xmx1024M -Xms512M -Djava.library.path=.
------------------------------------

Save the file
return to the folder contaning the app (by using the little left arrow on the top left corner of the Finder window)
double click the app file


Hope this will temporary help you to launch, just let me know, and feel free to send me an email to guillaume(at)swingswingsubmarine(dot)com.

Guillaume

[johnpeat]

Discovered something by accident. Last night tried to run BTM and I believe I was getting memory errors, java was creating hs_err_pidxxxx.log files stating insufficient memory. When I executed the program today using the file you mentioned the game ran fine with no problems but there was no sound, then I realized my headset was plugged in. I unplugged the headset and re-executed the game and CTD after 2 minute loading screen. Evidently the game runs with the headset plugged in and doesn't without it pluged in. I can send you the error logs if that would help, but glad to have a work around.

Do you have a USB headset??

If so, when you plug it in, you effectively change the 'default' soundcard and it's possible Java simply doesn't recognise it!?

If it's just a 3.5mm headset then the problem is more likely related to your drivers - many soundcards can detect a headset and will change settings (disabling surround sound or effects or whatever)...

[sam.e.bear]

Same problem, game won't launch. MacBook Pro, 2011 model..

[RedJustice]

Do you have a USB headset??

If so, when you plug it in, you effectively change the 'default' soundcard and it's possible Java simply doesn't recognise it!?

If it's just a 3.5mm headset then the problem is more likely related to your drivers - many soundcards can detect a headset and will change settings (disabling surround sound or effects or whatever)...

The headset is USB. I will try to update my sound card and see if that works. Thanks.

[RedJustice]

The headset is USB. I will try to update my sound card and see if that works. Thanks.

Sound card/drivers were the problem. Fixed.

[akaaai]

Hi,

Sorry to hear that it's not running.

Few questions:
->> Are you launching the game from the steam client, or by double clicking the BTM_launcher_osx.app in the "bloc that matter" folder?

->> Can you try doing the following:


Make SURE the Steam client is launched
Open a Terminal (tehre is an application called Terminal in Spotlight)
type this line in the Terminal:

cd ~/Library/Application\ Support/Steam/SteamApps/common/blocks\ that\ matter/

(press enter to validate)
then type this one:

java -Xmx1024M -Xms512M -Djava.library.path=. -jar BTM.jar -d32

(enter to validate)


Does it launch?

If it launch, it means that there is a lack of arguments passed to the Java Machine via the .app.

To manually fix the thing, you can:
open a finder,

In finder, press "command + shift + g", then it will ask you where you want to go:
enter "~/Library" ("~" on mac is Alt+n)
Then go to "Application Support/Steam/SteamApps/common/blocks that matter/"

You'll find and .app in there "BTM_launcher_osx",
right click on the app and then choose "Show Package Contents"
navigate to Content/Resources
edit the script file with Text Editor
The file should contains the following:

------------------------------------
cd ../../..
java -Xdock:name="BTM" \
-Xdock:icon="config/BTM.icns" \
-jar BTM.jar -d32
------------------------------------

Replace the content with this:

------------------------------------
cd ../../..
java -Xdock:name="BTM" \
-Xdock:icon="config/BTM.icns" \
-jar BTM.jar -d32 -Xmx1024M -Xms512M -Djava.library.path=.
------------------------------------

Save the file
return to the folder contaning the app (by using the little left arrow on the top left corner of the Finder window)
double click the app file


Hope this will temporary help you to launch, just let me know, and feel free to send me an email to guillaume(at)swingswingsubmarine(dot)com.

Guillaume

This makes it run, but not through Steam.

[GuillaumeSSS]

This makes it run, but not through Steam.

I know, i know.

I'm trying hard to fix this damn issue :(

You can also make an alias of the app (right click on the app > alias) and drop the Alias where you want (like desktop).

I know it doesn't replace the in steam launch :[

Guillaume

[jwestphal]

I have the same problem. It has something to do with 64-bit Windows. I had 64-bit java 7 installed but it gave me some error so I installed java 6 update 26. The error vanished but the game wont start.

I had the same issue. I updated to java 6 update 27 and the game starts just fine now.

[Nthrax66]

Hello, i tried everything. I have windows 7, 64 bit. I tried running it from all possible ways, from stem, from bat file. Even downloading the fix files and putting them in didnt change a thing. I am desperate.

[jonnda]

Hello, this is my first post here in the Steam forum and I am new to Steam in general. My first game I bought was Blocks That Matter. I was disapointed to discover that it always crashes without explination after the yellow submarine fades out. I am trying to run it on a Eee PC 1005HAB. It has a Intel N270 1.6GHz processor and 1 gig of RAM. The operating system is Windows XP Home Edition. Is there hope?

[eortli1]

I have Win XP 32-bit. Everything updated. Graphics card, java, etc. I'm getting the BTM "loading please wait" screen with the bouncing Blocks that Matter. I have to ctrl-alt-del to hard exit the game. Any thoughts? I have tried the above fixes...but since I don't have 64 bit Win, nor do I have Win 7, I imagine my problem is something different.
Thanks in advance guys.

[SpeedShot]

Win7, 64bit nothing work. Can anybody reupload the "FIX" files? ThX

[chri5topher]

Win7, 64bit nothing work. Can anybody reupload the "FIX" files? ThX
Same here. Bought it, installed it, doesn't load.

Win7 64-bit

[chri5topher]

Same here. Bought it, installed it, doesn't load.

Win7 64-bit
Tried it today, works fine. Love the game so far!

[Nthrax66]

win 7 , 64 bit. I reinstalled windows and it works fine now. It didnt work before, same problems like you have guys. I think the problem was me ripping and cutting useless software from windows, and the game lacked it. Its something with visual studio prolly or some ♥♥♥♥ like that. Cheers