Direct3D Bug?

I just activated my steam key to access and download starbound today, and I was thoroughly excited to get into this game, but on start up I wasn't greeted by the beta. Instead I was greeted by an error screen that stated this exactly.

Error

GraphicsException: Could not create the Direct3d device
00408BAE
(E:/Steamworks/Starbound/git/starbound/source/graphics/StarGraphicsCommon.hpp:8)
00408DFC
(E:/Steamworks/Starbound/git/starbound/source/application/StarApplicationBase.cpp:645)
0040987E
(E:/Steamworks/Starbound/git/starbound/source/application/StarApplicationBase.cpp:135)
0040779F
(E:/Steamworks/Starbound/git/starbound/source/client/main.cpp49)
004DB801 (c:\SDL-1.2.15/./src/main/win32/SDL_win32_main.c18)

I assume it is a problem with my system and or software.
Here are my specs:
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System Information
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Time of this report: 12/4/2013, 13:50:17
Machine name: ROME
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2 (6002.vistasp2_gdr.130707-1535)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP-Pavilion
System Model: NP192AA-ABA p6140f
BIOS: BIOS Date: 05/06/09 111:10 Ver: 5.39
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.3GHz
Memory: 8182MB RAM
Page File: 4716MB used, 11849MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 7.00.6002.18107 32bit Unicode

If there is a way to fix this, can someone help me?

 

I am having the same issue as you. My friend just bought it for me on steam and I continue to get this error.

 

I received a similar error, I'm using this currently:

• Inspiron Mini 1018
  
• RAM installed size 1.0 GB
  
• Hard Drive 250.0 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400.0 rpm
• Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Starter
• Display Type 10.1 in TFT active matrix
• Max Resolution 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA )
• Graphics Processor VGA - Intel GMA 3150
• Optical Drive None

this is the error I recieved:

GraphicsException: Could not create the Direct3D device
00408BAE
(E:/Steamworks/Starbound/git/starbound/source/graphics/StarGraphicsCommon.hpp8)
00408DFC
(E:/Steamworks/Starbound/git/starbound/source/application/StarApplicationBase.cpp:645)
0040987E
(E:/Steamworks/Starbound/git/starbound/source/application/StarApplicationBase.cpp:135)
0040779F
(E:/Steamworks/Starbound/git/starbound/source/client/main.cpp:49)
004DB801
(c:\SDL-1.2.15/./src/main/win32/SDL_win32_main.c18)

 

I am also having this problem, perhaps our PCs just can't play Starbound...

 

Yea, we might just need new graphics cards...

 

:/

 

I looked around the forums and it turns out that Direct3D isn't support by our INTEL graphics cards, so I read a post on how to run this game off of OpenGL instead of Direct3D.
Here is the link.

http://community.playstarbound.com/...ng-the-game-run-on-opengl.34552/#post-1367348

 

good work, lets hope it works

 

trying it out. fingers crossed.

update:
came across this error:

GraphicsException: OpenGL 2.0 not available!
004D865A
004088B8
00408D4C
0040953E
0040779F
004D9571

2nd edit: I had opengl 1.4 if you have a higher machine than mine, you might have better luck. don't rely on me for this, do it yourself and post results. for the good of starbound!.

 

I have the same opengl version. I guess I will just have to go buy a new graphic card for my computer this weekend.

 

I ran into the exact same problem on an old laptop. I installed it on a slightly better laptop and it works. The one that worked has Intel HD Graphics 3000.

 

Same problem I have exactly. Open GL fix doesn't work. They really should have released system requirements before they stole everyone's money.

 

Same problem... I remember some threads where people estimated you could atleast run Starbound if you could play Terraria. Guess I'm done for now.

 

same here i suppose, i've been trying to find a fix for hours now lol

 

Do you have a graphics card? I didn't see one listed on your specs.

 

I really hope this is a bug, steam specs says that graphics cards with directx 9 should be be able to play the game. Lets just wait for the updates and hope for the best.

 

I'm guessing this isn't a graphics card issue as I'm getting this problem running a GTX 670 - which will be well more than enough.

 

Did you try running your game with OpenGL? Cause your version of OpenGL is 4.2. Maybe you havent updated? you can update or find your current version of OpenGL with OpenGL Extensions Viewer.

 

you can temporarly bypass it by using 3danalyze and selecting starbound.exe
make sure you tick the emulate HnL or TnL, i forget.

a tutorial here
http://community.playstarbound.com/...n-could-not-create-the-direct3d-device.37163/

 

This worked for me and it runs fine! Thank you.