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12 years ago
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Spore, BAD_DATA

Hi, I downloaded Spore off the Origin Site and have the same problem as others with the BAD_DATA appearing on as all the names on my planets. I Have tries the fix you have mention previously by going into my programs file and EA games but Spore does not appear here. I'm assuming this is because I downloaded rather than buying a disc and installing that way. Can you please direct me how to fix this issue as I find I can not play the game due to this error.

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Lynn

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    Anonymous
    12 years ago

    Hi again, I have done some more digging and found the following solution. Whicj I have tried and it works.

     
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    ‎10-03-2012 04:52 AM

    Hello mattiboy99,

    This error usually occurs when the NameGeneration Package File is missing from the local folder EN-GB

    1. Go to your installation directory (typically C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\SPORE)
    2. Open the EN-US folder in Data/Locale
    5. Find the file named NameGenerator and copy it
    6. In the Locale folder, find the folder called EN-GB and paste that file there - you might notice it was missing

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    EA_Archi
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    9 years ago

    Thank you @4f8412ba9074152c  for coming back to us, and posting about your solution. Glad your are sorted out now.

    Enjoy the game!

    Archi

  • Freggi-Liz's avatar
    Freggi-Liz
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    9 years ago

    Apologize for my delay response. The XP points I already gave 🙂

    I am so glad about every feedback from a player, who lets us know that his game is working again.

    My great thanks @4f8412ba9074152cfor your wonderful feedback.

    Enjoy the game and have fun.. 😀👽

    Cheers

    Liz

  • naterjack89's avatar
    naterjack89
    6 years ago

    lknic1, Can I just say you are an absolute legend I have looked everywhere and no one explained how to get there for mac. I had been looking everyone where in the resources folder but couldnt find it, thankyou. 

  • Luckystanley1's avatar
    Luckystanley1
    5 years ago

    I have Spore on Disc, and i cant find the EN-US files, any ideas where they could be (or if they have different properties?)

  • 1991bigbang's avatar
    1991bigbang
    5 years ago

    HOW TO FIX

    The problem is file:

    En-gb is missing “namegeneration.package”

    The solution 

    (you need to see hidden files)

    Right click spore icon 

    Click show package content

    In order go to:

    Content 

    Resources 

    transgaming (at the bottom)

    c_drive

    “spore”

    “data”

    “locale” 

    go into “en-us” and copy “namegeneration.package”

    Go into “en-gb” and paste missing file

    Restart pc 

    Happy gaming 

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