Drastic unable to launch games

locDAMN · 21 Feb 2021, 18:53

Hello guys, just did few times ago a fresh install of my retropie 4.
I installed yesterday Drastic in order to play few DS games (mostly pokemon) reading the docs to make it work.

Unfortunately when i'm lauching any games with Drastic it just set me back to the Nintendo DS menu.
My ROMS are working well because with lr-desmume the game are launching it's just toooooo laggy.

Here's my runcopmmand.log

After trying to launch it with emulstation

Parameters: 
Executing: xinit /dev/shm/retropie_xinitrc -- vt1 -keeptty


X.Org X Server 1.20.4
X Protocol Version 11, Revision 0
Build Operating System: Linux 5.4.0-54-generic armv8l Raspbian
Current Operating System: Linux retropie 5.10.11-v7l+ #1399 SMP Thu Jan 28 12:09:48 GMT 2021 armv7l
Kernel command line: coherent_pool=1M 8250.nr_uarts=0 snd_bcm2835.enable_compat_alsa=0 snd_bcm2835.enable_hdmi=1 video=HDMI-A-1:1920x1080M@60,margin_left=48,margin_right=48,margin_top=48,margin_bottom=48 smsc95xx.macaddr=DC:A6:32:AA:0E:30 vc_mem.mem_base=0x3ec00000 vc_mem.mem_size=0x40000000  console=ttyS0,115200 console=tty1 root=PARTUUID=e22bcd10-02 rootfstype=ext4 elevator=deadline fsck.repair=yes rootwait loglevel=3 consoleblank=0 plymouth.enable=0
Build Date: 15 January 2021  02:03:57PM
xorg-server 2:1.20.4-1+rpt2+deb10u3 (https://www.debian.org/support) 
Current version of pixman: 0.36.0
	Before reporting problems, check http://wiki.x.org
	to make sure that you have the latest version.
Markers: (--) probed, (**) from config file, (==) default setting,
	(++) from command line, (!!) notice, (II) informational,
	(WW) warning, (EE) error, (NI) not implemented, (??) unknown.
(==) Log file: "/home/pi/.local/share/xorg/Xorg.0.log", Time: Sun Feb 21 18:37:37 2021
(==) Using system config directory "/usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d"
(II) modeset(0): Initializing kms color map for depth 24, 8 bpc.
Set mode 2560x1440@75Hz on HDMI-1

Executing (via xinit): SDL_VIDEO_KMSDRM_CRTCID=87 SDL_VIDEO_KMSDRM_MODEID=1 /opt/retropie/emulators/drastic/drastic.sh /home/pi/RetroPie/roms/nds/Randomize Pokemon SoulSilver.nds kms

/dev/shm/retropie_xinitrc: line 6: /opt/retropie/emulators/drastic/drastic.sh: No such file or directory
xinit: connection to X server lost

waiting for X server to shut down (II) Server terminated successfully (0). Closing log file.

Talking about a drastic.sh missing but he's clearly here.

Thanks a lot guys and have a nice day

mitu · 22 Feb 2021, 08:42

@locdamn said in Drastic unable to launch games:

Talking about a drastic.sh missing but he's clearly here.

Did you check that /opt/retropie/emulators/drastic/drastic.sh is present ? The file should be created during installation - did you run the installation from RetroPie-Setup ?

locDAMN · 22 Feb 2021, 20:27

@mitu Hello, thanks for you answer. As i said the file is here, well the .sh it's more like /opt/retropie/emulators/drastic/drastic and yes i did it from RetroPie setup

mitu · 22 Feb 2021, 20:41

@locdamn said in Drastic unable to launch games:

As i said the file is here, well the .sh it's more like /opt/retropie/emulators/drastic/drastic and yes i did it from RetroPie setup

There should be 2 files : the original drastic and also a drastic.sh script used to launch. If you're missing the .sh file, as the error says, then try re-installing drastic and launch a game again.

locDAMN · 22 Feb 2021, 21:41

@mitu Ok méa culpa then. I am gonna make it then returning to you to let you know if it's ok

locDAMN · 22 Feb 2021, 22:20

@mitu The bug seems not to appear again so we can see it's a kind of step forward ? But now screen turning black nothing happens

Parameters: 
Executing: xinit /dev/shm/retropie_xinitrc -- vt1 -keeptty


X.Org X Server 1.20.4
X Protocol Version 11, Revision 0
Build Operating System: Linux 5.4.0-54-generic armv8l Raspbian
Current Operating System: Linux retropie 5.10.11-v7l+ #1399 SMP Thu Jan 28 12:09:48 GMT 2021 armv7l
Kernel command line: coherent_pool=1M 8250.nr_uarts=0 snd_bcm2835.enable_compat_alsa=0 snd_bcm2835.enable_hdmi=1 video=HDMI-A-1:1920x1080M@60,margin_left=48,margin_right=48,margin_top=48,margin_bottom=48 smsc95xx.macaddr=DC:A6:32:AA:0E:30 vc_mem.mem_base=0x3ec00000 vc_mem.mem_size=0x40000000  console=ttyS0,115200 console=tty1 root=PARTUUID=e22bcd10-02 rootfstype=ext4 elevator=deadline fsck.repair=yes rootwait loglevel=3 consoleblank=0 plymouth.enable=0
Build Date: 15 January 2021  02:03:57PM
xorg-server 2:1.20.4-1+rpt2+deb10u3 (https://www.debian.org/support) 
Current version of pixman: 0.36.0
	Before reporting problems, check http://wiki.x.org
	to make sure that you have the latest version.
Markers: (--) probed, (**) from config file, (==) default setting,
	(++) from command line, (!!) notice, (II) informational,
	(WW) warning, (EE) error, (NI) not implemented, (??) unknown.
(==) Log file: "/home/pi/.local/share/xorg/Xorg.0.log", Time: Mon Feb 22 21:57:51 2021
(==) Using system config directory "/usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d"
(II) modeset(0): Initializing kms color map for depth 24, 8 bpc.
Set mode 1920x1080@60Hz on HDMI-1

Executing (via xinit): /opt/retropie/emulators/drastic/drastic.sh /home/pi/RetroPie/roms/nds/Randomize Pokemon SoulSilver.nds kms

/opt/retropie/configs/nds/drastic ~

locDAMN · 22 Feb 2021, 23:23

@locdamn If i press a input button this is the runcommand.log

Parameters: 
Executing: xinit /dev/shm/retropie_xinitrc -- vt1 -keeptty


X.Org X Server 1.20.4
X Protocol Version 11, Revision 0
Build Operating System: Linux 5.4.0-54-generic armv8l Raspbian
Current Operating System: Linux retropie 5.10.11-v7l+ #1399 SMP Thu Jan 28 12:09:48 GMT 2021 armv7l
Kernel command line: coherent_pool=1M 8250.nr_uarts=0 snd_bcm2835.enable_compat_alsa=0 snd_bcm2835.enable_hdmi=1 video=HDMI-A-1:1920x1080M@60,margin_left=48,margin_right=48,margin_top=48,margin_bottom=48 smsc95xx.macaddr=DC:A6:32:AA:0E:30 vc_mem.mem_base=0x3ec00000 vc_mem.mem_size=0x40000000  console=ttyS0,115200 console=tty1 root=PARTUUID=e22bcd10-02 rootfstype=ext4 elevator=deadline fsck.repair=yes rootwait loglevel=3 consoleblank=0 plymouth.enable=0
Build Date: 15 January 2021  02:03:57PM
xorg-server 2:1.20.4-1+rpt2+deb10u3 (https://www.debian.org/support) 
Current version of pixman: 0.36.0
	Before reporting problems, check http://wiki.x.org
	to make sure that you have the latest version.
Markers: (--) probed, (**) from config file, (==) default setting,
	(++) from command line, (!!) notice, (II) informational,
	(WW) warning, (EE) error, (NI) not implemented, (??) unknown.
(==) Log file: "/home/pi/.local/share/xorg/Xorg.0.log", Time: Mon Feb 22 23:07:57 2021
(==) Using system config directory "/usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d"
(II) modeset(0): Initializing kms color map for depth 24, 8 bpc.
Set mode 1920x1080@60Hz on HDMI-1

Executing (via xinit): /opt/retropie/emulators/drastic/drastic.sh /home/pi/RetroPie/roms/nds/Randomize Pokemon SoulSilver.nds kms

/opt/retropie/configs/nds/drastic ~
drastic: pcm.c:751: snd_pcm_close: Assertion `pcm' failed.
/opt/retropie/emulators/drastic/drastic.sh: line 8:  4787 Aborted                 /opt/retropie/emulators/drastic/drastic "$1"
~
xinit: connection to X server lost

waiting for X server to shut down wm_set_cursor_visibility: hidden using XCreatePixmapCursor
(II) Server terminated successfully (0). Closing log file.

this bring me back to the roms

mitu · 23 Feb 2021, 04:48

Can you try with another game ? Does it happens with every game ?

locDAMN · 23 Feb 2021, 11:48

@mitu yes it does

Parameters: 
Executing: xinit /dev/shm/retropie_xinitrc -- vt1 -keeptty


X.Org X Server 1.20.4
X Protocol Version 11, Revision 0
Build Operating System: Linux 5.4.0-54-generic armv8l Raspbian
Current Operating System: Linux retropie 5.10.11-v7l+ #1399 SMP Thu Jan 28 12:09:48 GMT 2021 armv7l
Kernel command line: coherent_pool=1M 8250.nr_uarts=0 snd_bcm2835.enable_compat_alsa=0 snd_bcm2835.enable_hdmi=1 video=HDMI-A-1:1920x1080M@60,margin_left=48,margin_right=48,margin_top=48,margin_bottom=48 smsc95xx.macaddr=DC:A6:32:AA:0E:30 vc_mem.mem_base=0x3ec00000 vc_mem.mem_size=0x40000000  console=ttyS0,115200 console=tty1 root=PARTUUID=e22bcd10-02 rootfstype=ext4 elevator=deadline fsck.repair=yes rootwait loglevel=3 consoleblank=0 plymouth.enable=0
Build Date: 15 January 2021  02:03:57PM
xorg-server 2:1.20.4-1+rpt2+deb10u3 (https://www.debian.org/support) 
Current version of pixman: 0.36.0
	Before reporting problems, check http://wiki.x.org
	to make sure that you have the latest version.
Markers: (--) probed, (**) from config file, (==) default setting,
	(++) from command line, (!!) notice, (II) informational,
	(WW) warning, (EE) error, (NI) not implemented, (??) unknown.
(==) Log file: "/home/pi/.local/share/xorg/Xorg.0.log", Time: Tue Feb 23 11:45:31 2021
(==) Using system config directory "/usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d"
(II) modeset(0): Initializing kms color map for depth 24, 8 bpc.
Set mode 1920x1080@60Hz on HDMI-1

Executing (via xinit): /opt/retropie/emulators/drastic/drastic.sh /home/pi/RetroPie/roms/nds/Final Fantasy/2495 - Final Fantasy IV (U) NDS [idgamez.co.uk]/2495 - Final Fantasy IV (U) NDS [idgamez.co.uk].nds kms

/opt/retropie/configs/nds/drastic ~
drastic: pcm.c:751: snd_pcm_close: Assertion `pcm' failed.
/opt/retropie/emulators/drastic/drastic.sh: line 8:  2420 Aborted                 /opt/retropie/emulators/drastic/drastic "$1"
~
xinit: connection to X server lost

waiting for X server to shut down wm_set_cursor_visibility: hidden using XCreatePixmapCursor
(II) Server terminated successfully (0). Closing log file.

I tried with other same error

mitu · 23 Feb 2021, 11:56

@locdamn Looks similar to crashes reported for games that require microphone.

locDAMN · 23 Feb 2021, 12:20

@mitu Ok, can i do something to get it trough ? Read somewhere on https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/21826/newer-version-of-drastic-compatible-with-raspberry-pi/36?_=1614082788848 that we cant get from github the last drastic version ? Didnt know that pokemon require microphone

mitu · 23 Feb 2021, 12:37

@locdamn said in Drastic unable to launch games:

Read somewhere on https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/21826/newer-version-of-drastic-compatible-with-raspberry-pi/36?_=1614082788848 that we cant get from github the last drastic version

I doubt it, since it's a closed source (for now) emulator.

Didnt know that pokemon require microphone

Probably they don't, but the emulator might try to find it anyway.

Do you have the desktop installed by chance ? You haven't offered much info about your setup (per https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first).

locDAMN · 23 Feb 2021, 14:00

@mitu Didnt have the desktop installed unfortunately

locDAMN · 23 Feb 2021, 14:19

@mitu

Pi Model: Raspberry Pi 4 Modèle B 4 Go
Power Supply used: USB-C 3A
RetroPie Version: 4.6
Built From: retropie-buster-4.6-rpi4
USB Devices connected: Keyboard
Controller used: Self made arcade stick
Guide used: Retropie docs

mitu · 23 Feb 2021, 16:09

@locdamn said in Drastic unable to launch games:

@mitu Didnt have the desktop installed unfortunately

The desktop is not a requirement for DraStic, but installing it also installs the PulseAudio service, which might cause issues with it.

locDAMN · 23 Feb 2021, 18:04

@mitu Just did it, nothing change but i noticed a failed to find mixer elements

i'll follow the instruction here https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/11256/failed-to-find-mixer-elements/12 and we will see :)

locDAMN · 23 Feb 2021, 23:59

@locdamn Well changes nothing..

locDAMN · 24 Feb 2021, 00:35

@mitu @mitu only the log changing

Parameters: 
Executing: xinit /dev/shm/retropie_xinitrc -- vt1 -keeptty


X.Org X Server 1.20.4
X Protocol Version 11, Revision 0
Build Operating System: Linux 5.4.0-54-generic armv8l Raspbian
Current Operating System: Linux retropie 5.10.11-v7l+ #1399 SMP Thu Jan 28 12:09:48 GMT 2021 armv7l
Kernel command line: coherent_pool=1M 8250.nr_uarts=0 snd_bcm2835.enable_compat_alsa=0 snd_bcm2835.enable_hdmi=1 video=HDMI-A-1:1920x1080M@60,margin_left=48,margin_right=48,margin_top=48,margin_bottom=48 smsc95xx.macaddr=DC:A6:32:AA:0E:30 vc_mem.mem_base=0x3ec00000 vc_mem.mem_size=0x40000000  console=ttyS0,115200 console=tty1 root=PARTUUID=e22bcd10-02 rootfstype=ext4 elevator=deadline fsck.repair=yes rootwait loglevel=3 consoleblank=0 plymouth.enable=0 quiet splash plymouth.ignore-serial-consoles
Build Date: 15 January 2021  02:03:57PM
xorg-server 2:1.20.4-1+rpt2+deb10u3 (https://www.debian.org/support) 
Current version of pixman: 0.36.0
	Before reporting problems, check http://wiki.x.org
	to make sure that you have the latest version.
Markers: (--) probed, (**) from config file, (==) default setting,
	(++) from command line, (!!) notice, (II) informational,
	(WW) warning, (EE) error, (NI) not implemented, (??) unknown.
(==) Log file: "/home/pi/.local/share/xorg/Xorg.0.log", Time: Wed Feb 24 00:31:28 2021
(==) Using system config directory "/usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d"
(II) modeset(0): Initializing kms color map for depth 24, 8 bpc.
Set mode 1920x1080@60Hz on HDMI-1

Executing (via xinit): /opt/retropie/emulators/drastic/drastic.sh /home/pi/RetroPie/roms/nds/Pokemon SoulSilver.nds kms

xinit: connection to X server lost

waiting for X server to shut down (II) Server terminated successfully (0). Closing log file.

mitu · 24 Feb 2021, 04:45

@locdamn Can you start the desktop and then run manually DraStic from a terminal (xterm) ?

 cd /opt/retropie/configs/nds/drastic
/opt/retropie/emulators/drastic "/home/pi/RetroPie/roms/nds/Pokemon SoulSilver.nds"

See if any errors are reported in the terminal.

locDAMN · 24 Feb 2021, 09:32

@mitu said in Drastic unable to launch games:

/opt/retropie/emulators/drastic "/home/pi/RetroPie/roms/nds/Pokemon SoulSilver.nds"

Am i missing something ?

When i did the cd then i am doing

/opt/retropie/emulators/drastic "/home/pi/RetroPie/roms/nds/Pokemon SoulSilver.nds"

got is a directory then i did

/opt/retropie/emulators/drastic/drastic "/home/pi/RetroPie/roms/nds/Pokemon SoulSilver.nds"

and literraly nothing happened

	cd /opt/retropie/configs/nds/drastic
	/opt/retropie/emulators/drastic "/home/pi/RetroPie/roms/nds/Pokemon SoulSilver.nds"