ASA- a space adventure

Hello: I digitally downloaded the game ASA - a
space adventure. it is a great game, in the
Myst genre, perhaps even better. I haven't felt
about a game like this since the Myst and URU
series. I have a problem, if anyone can help?
My computer and memory are vastly more than
enough to handle the game requirements. I cannot play the game now for more than two minutes when I get a game freeze. A window appears while playing the game that states
"an error has occurred. The game may not be
working properly."
Error description: Error executing script. The
Script Engine returned following message:
Automation error: the object invoked has
disconnected from its clients.........
I have no clue what this means, or even how to
correct it???? I bought the game thru DESURA...
and they can't even respond to my inquiries...
very disappointing....does anyone have any
ideas on how to get the game working??????
thx much, Armand7

Hello: playing a new game ASA - a space
adventure...awesome game that I had digitally
downloaded thru DESURA......having a problem??
the game keeps freezing with an error message:
Error description: Error executing script. The
Scripting Engine returned message:
Automation error...the object invoked has
disconnected from its clients"
does anyone know what this means? and what I
can do to be able to play game???
p.s. my computer and graphics are more than
capable of handling the game requirements...
thx, Armand7

Have you checked the troubleshooting file mentioned here
http://www.desura.com/games/asa-a-space-adventure/news/asa-errors-issues-help



They also say to download and install the patch for the runtime error

Jenny100: I downloaded the standalone game (well,
I assume I did??? all I know is it cost $11.) And
when I start the game and go to the Help section
the developer S. Mesnard states that I have
downloaded the standalone game. I did download
the patch....i'm assuming it was the 1.2....?? I
will go to the troubleshooting link you provided
and try some of those suggestions.... If I decide
to uninstall the game and patch, and start over,
will I have to repay the $11????? thx, armand7

You shouldn't have to repay the money you already paid for the game. But I don't use Desura, so I don't know how it works. Are you able to log in there and see the games you've bought?

Downloading the patch isn't necessarily the same as installing it. Usually you have to install patches after downloading, though I don't know how the Desura patch works.

This error

sounds like it could be a DRM-related error.

When you installed the game, did you download the installer and then install it, or did you click a link that automatically did everything for you? If you've got the installer on your hard drive, you should be able to reinstall the game. But if the installer wasn't saved and was deleted after installation, there may be a problem if you're not able to re-download from Desura.

what is a DRM related error???? armand7

Armand

Did you see this page with Updates particularly the last one? Don't know if it will help with your problem. ASA Updates There is also a link to download a Troubleshooting Guide. If all else fails you can contact Simon (the developer) himself as he is always willing to help. You can find his contact information at the bottom of his web page HERE.

You are right, it is a fantastic, Myst Style game and a great job for his first game.

Greyfuss: thx to you and Jenny100...i'll try to
contact Simon, and try some of the other
troubleshooting suggestions........Armand7

Just that "disconnected from its clients..." sounds like it was trying to be connected with some online server somewhere -- and why would it do that in a single-player game if it's not DRM?

Hi Jenny,
I bought the full version of ASA from Desura. It comes in the form of a WIN.rar folder file. I strongly suggest that you extract all of the files in that folder to a folder (which you might want to name "ASA"). You don't actually "install" the game, but there is a "LAUNCH" icon in your new folder which will start the game. Before you DO launch the game, make sure that you download and install the "Patch 1.2". It is NOT the patch that is in your game folder. You can download the correct patch from DESURA.com from their "Downloads" tab.
I started playing the game and so far it's running very well. BTW, on the game's main menu, you can
click on "WALKTHROUGH" and get the complete WT in WORD form and print it out from there.
Happy Gaming!
Sandy

Thanks to all for insights about ASA - a space
adventure. I actually have been communicating with the ddeveloper, Simon Mesnard, and he has
been helping me get thru some of the glitches....
it is a great game..... thx, Armand7

I'm glad to hear you're getting help from the developer.
No one knows the game better than the developer.