Call of Duty 2: Attempted to overrun string in call to va()

[OomJan]

Syptom: Call of Duty 2 crashes with 'Attempted to overrun string in call to va()' when trying to play a demo with Seismovision 3.

The source of the problem is still unknown but it seems to be caused by some mods installed into the \main folder.

When loading a map with the 'devmap' command this problem comes up.

Only download the fix if you experience this problem. Save this file into your \Data directory of Seismovision 3. typically at C:\Program Files\NuGardt Software\Seismovision 3\Data

*Link Removed*
Fix integrated in v3.00 as an option.

NOTE: Demo controls do not work with this workaround.

[phillnxt]

Yea i got that too - the file that you gave me fixed the problem - but with the paintball MOD installed it sometimes plays as though i am using hat MOD when i am not. Anyway in a bid to help you guys find out whats causing this error i took the liberty of copying tis from my Call of Duty 2 console - happy reading!

ERROR: Couldn't open techniqueSet 'materials_dx7/techniquesets/filter_symmetric_6.techset'
WARNING: Could not find material 'filter_symmetric_6'
ERROR: Couldn't open techniqueSet 'materials_dx7/techniquesets/filter_symmetric_7.techset'
WARNING: Could not find material 'filter_symmetric_7'
ERROR: Couldn't open techniqueSet 'materials_dx7/techniquesets/filter_symmetric_8.techset'
WARNING: Could not find material 'filter_symmetric_8'
ERROR: Sound alias file mp_secretairfield_f1.csv: MaxVolume '1.500000' is not within the range of '0.000000'-'1.000000'.
ERROR: Couldn't find material 'loadscreen_mp_speedball'
WARNING: Could not find material 'loadscreen_mp_speedball'
ERROR: Couldn't find material 'loadscreen_mp_fourregerre1_1'
WARNING: Could not find material 'loadscreen_mp_fourregerre1_1'
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WARNING: Could not find material 'ui/assets/gradientbar2.tga'
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ERROR: Couldn't find material 'ui/assets/fadebox.tga'
WARNING: Could not find material 'ui/assets/fadebox.tga'
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WARNING: Could not find material '$levelbriefing'
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_dm.menu, line 83: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_dm.menu, line 84: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_dm.menu, line 105: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_dm.menu, line 106: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_tdm.menu, line 79: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_tdm.menu, line 80: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_tdm.menu, line 101: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_tdm.menu, line 102: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_ctf.menu, line 79: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_ctf.menu, line 80: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_ctf.menu, line 101: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_ctf.menu, line 102: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_hq.menu, line 79: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_hq.menu, line 80: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_hq.menu, line 101: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_hq.menu, line 102: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_htf.menu, line 191: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_htf.menu, line 192: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_htf.menu, line 213: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_htf.menu, line 214: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_htf.menu, line 235: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_htf.menu, line 236: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_htf.menu, line 257: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_htf.menu, line 258: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_htf.menu, line 279: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_htf.menu, line 280: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_htf.menu, line 301: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Menu load error: ui_mp/settings_htf.menu, line 302: Attempting to change type from 0 to 9.
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Loading 'ui_mp/settings_sw.menu'...
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ERROR: Couldn't find material 'american'
WARNING: Could not find material 'american'
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ERROR: Sound alias file mp_secretairfield_f1.csv: MaxVolume '1.500000' is not within the range of '0.000000'-'1.000000'.
ERROR: sound alias file iw_multiplayer2.csv: duplicate alias 'ps_breathing_tired'
------- Game Initialization -------
gamename: Call of Duty 2
gamedate: Mar 30 2006
-----------------------------------
Error during initialization:
Attempted to overrun string in call to va()

[havok]

if demo controls dont work then why use seismovision rofl...

[OomJan]

Source: Seismovision 3 Help File

Call of Duty 2 console dropout workaround

This is a known problem. When trying to play a demo, you get thrown in the console window of Call of Duty 2 with a bunch of error messages such as 'Attempted to overrun string in call to va()'. To quickly fix this, enable the option in Call of Duty 2 dm_1 options. When this option is enabled, demo controls are disabled and mp_farmhouse (Belot) will not load before demo play. This problem is triggered by loading a map in development mode and having some mods installed into the base folder of Call of Duty 2. Which mods are responsible for this are currently not known. Clean up all mods one-by-one to find the mod responsible, or simply delete all.

[Polyycbdol]

It’s really great posts.