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	We are optimistic that this update will fix the problem that some users on new-silicon Macs experience, the issue that requires typing in "MacHack" in the special settings to work around it. ("MacHack" also turns off most of the sky graphics, so that was always intended to be a temporary fix.) If you previously needed the MacHack hack, can you please remove "MacHack" from your special settings, restart the game, and see if it's fixed? Please let us know either way.}}		We are optimistic that this update will fix the problem that some users on new-silicon Macs experience, the issue that requires typing in "MacHack" in the special settings to work around it. ("MacHack" also turns off most of the sky graphics, so that was always intended to be a temporary fix.) If you previously needed the MacHack hack, can you please remove "MacHack" from your special settings, restart the game, and see if it's fixed? Please let us know either way.}}

	Visit the [[ProjectGorgon:Black Screen]] page for a solution if you still have the issue</span>		Visit the [[ProjectGorgon:Black Screen\|Black Screen]] page for a solution if you still have the issue</span>
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	==Black Screen Fix==		==Black Screen Fix==

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We are optimistic that this update will fix the problem that some users on new-silicon Macs experience, the issue that requires typing in "MacHack" in the special settings to work around it. ("MacHack" also turns off most of the sky graphics, so that was always intended to be a temporary fix.) If you previously needed the MacHack hack, can you please remove "MacHack" from your special settings, restart the game, and see if it's fixed? Please let us know either way.}}

Visit the [[ProjectGorgon:Black Screen]] page for a solution if you still have the issue</span>
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==Black Screen Fix==
There is a driver conflict on some Mac computers that causes the game to have a completely black screen. In game there is a work around to fix this until this issue is resolved. This will turn off portions of the graphics engine that cause the error. If your game looks like this. Follow the below steps.
<div style="overflow: hidden">[[File:black_screen_mac.jpg|400px]]

====Launch game====
Launch Project Gorgon and login in completely to a character.
* Launch game
* Log In!
* Select Character
* Enter World

====Go to settings====
Hit Escape - or click on the gear on the sidebar to open up the system menu. Click on Settings.
<div style="overflow: hidden">[[File:Fullscreen_Windowed_Step4.jpg|400px]]

====Click on Special type in "MacHack"====
In the Special Settings box type in "MacHack" and then click Save.
<div style="overflow: hidden">[[File:machack_special_settings.jpg|677px]]

====Play game!====
Most people report they do not need to relaunch the game, but if you have entered everything as above and it has not fixed your problem start by completely exiting the game and logging back in.

==Other Known Black Screen Causes==
One other problem is know to cause the Black screen, it is caused by loading an out of date configuration file. This black screen will not even allow you to see the login button on the intro screen. If your screen looks like this. Follow the steps below.
<div style="overflow: hidden">[[File:blackscreen_login.jpg|400px]]

====Open the settings folder====
In your windows explorer bar type in. (Or copy paste)
<div style="overflow: hidden">[[File:blackscreen_exlorer_bar.jpg|400px]]
"%userprofile%\AppData\LocalLow\Elder Game\Project Gorgon"

====Backup the settings file====
Make sure you have exited Project Gorgon and are in the above folder.
The folder will look something like.
<div style="overflow: hidden">[[File:blackscreen_settings_file.jpg|228px]]
The file you should move/rename is "GorgonSettings.txt" rename it to something like "GorgonSettingsOld.txt"
(If your folder just shows "GorgonSettings" this is the same file, you just have extensions hidden)

====Relaunch the game====
When you launch the game again it will rebuild your settings back to default, and you should now be able to play the game.

==Join the Discord for other problems==
If you have additional problems the discord is active, and you may visit the #help channel for further assistance.
[https://discord.gg/projectgorgon https://discord.gg/projectgorgon]

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