I used to play Toribash (<3) on my home computer and my "old" laptop. Both had Windows XP, and Radeon graphics cards that never gave me any problems beyond that of not being able to use special effects.

Now I was given a NEW laptop for Christmas, with Vista and a Radeon Xpress 1150 graphics card, completely different from the other two computers. I downloaded and ran Toribash. What did I get? A framerate of ASS and a "TTTTTT" replacing "TORIBASH" at the main menu. I also got "LLLLLL" for login and "SSSSSS" for setup. The numbers including score and time were all f***ed up, and it appeared that all number digits were being overlapped by a copy of the first digit in it's whole. Now, I know that this same problem has appeared before, and I went through the entire posts to find an answer. What was the answer? I was supposed to update my graphics drivers. That's all well and good, but when I went to the site where I could download said drivers, I went to input the required information, and saw my graphics card number nowhere on the list. I also told Vista to search online for new drivers, but it said they were up-to-date. I am stumped. Defeated.

Using my other computers are out of the question for the moment, AND NO I HAVE NOTHING ELSE TO DO as my XBox 360's latest implemented feature is to crash. If someone out there could take time out of their day to help a poor sap like me, I would be very grateful.

P.S. I don't care about getting special effects to work, I just want to relieve other people of their limbs.

P.P.S. I REALLY HAVE NOTHING ELSE TO DO PLEASE HELP ME!!! T_T

Have you tried running the game in compatibility mode for XP? Also, the font file might be playing up. Try redownloading the game, and try to install the font manually onto your PC.

Well, I tried reinstalling, but I don't know how to manually install fonts :S

Care to explain?

Also, I tried compatibility mode, didn't work

From the Windows Help site, which happened to be early on the list:

"1. Open Fonts by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, and then clicking Fonts.
2. Click File, and then click Install New Font. If you don’t see the File menu, press ALT.
3. In the Add Fonts dialog box, under Drives, click the drive where the font that you want to install is located.
4. Under Folders, double-click the folder containing the fonts that you want to add.
5. Under List of fonts, click the font that you want to add, and then click Install."

You can find the font file in Toribash/Data/Fonts.

Well, that didn't work. I followed your instructions to the letter, installed the font, saw it in the folder, and with hope in my heart, started toribash.
"TTTTTTT".

Is there a plan... E? (Thanks for bearing with me!)

Erm...

There was a problem recently, although it didn't involve Vista, where someone had downloaded Beta drivers and they buggered up the game. Buuuuut... you can't find any. Hmm. This is one thread that pointed out a similar problem to yours. You should try and find those drivers again.

Since all technology as of late has given me the middle finger, I may as well take another look at it, as it's pretty much my only option right now
Thanks :P

HOORAY!!! After jackassing around with ATI's site, I FOUND the driver under unexpected circumstances! Now all I have to deal with is the fact that I still have a framerate of ass! 3vi1, you made it on my hero list. ABOVE CHUCK NORRIS. THANK j00!!!

P.S. Happy Holidays.

No problem.

(Also - double post - try to use the button in future)

ive been having the same problem but i cant find an update (checked the site)

laptop; vista.; raedon x1150 graphics card

any advice