[FAQ] OpenAL device could not be initialized error

[jcsnider]

So this error has been popping up fairly often recently.  Figured I would address it in a FAQ post, and Intersect versions B5+ will link to this thread when the error occurs.

 

Basically this errors means that the client was unable to select or find an audio device to play the games sounds from.

 

The most common solution to this is checking the windows settings and making sure there is an enabled and active audio device. The second most common solution is plugging in headphones

 

We recommend making sure your audio and graphic drivers are up to date, but as long as you have sound on your pc you should be good to go.

[jcsnider]

See op

 

TLDR; Check windows audio settings and make sure you have an active audio device, try plugging in headphones, make sure graphics and audio drivers are up to date.