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I just got home, installed my brand new, retail copy of GalCiv 2, clicked 'update game', downloaded and installed the update, and ran the game.

The opening cutscene played as normal, but when I got to the main menu, there was no text. All the options - new game, load game, metaverse, and so on - were just empty buttons. I can click on them - indeed, I have - but I still have no text. However, I guess I clicked on 'campaigns', because it came up with a description of a scenario in small, blue text, which was perfect. I guess I'm missing the main font or something?

I have the newest drivers for my video card (Radeon 9500 Pro)

Debug.err report (converted to .txt)

Debug Message: Version v1.2 last updated on: Mon Jun 12 18:04:26 2006
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 7/9/2006, 14:47:02
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: LUCAS-HOME
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer INC.
System Model: A7N8X-X
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2800+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.1GHz
Physical Memory: 1536MB RAM
Page File: 341MB used, 3093MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip Type: RADEON 9500 PRO AGP (0x4E45)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4E45&SUBSYS_00021002&REV_00
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: SyncMaster 753DF(X)/703DF(X)/783DF(X), SyncMaster Magic CD173A(T)
Monitor Max Resolution: 1280,1024
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6618
Driver Date: 6/7/2006 17:09:10
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: SB Audigy 2 Audio [C000]
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0008&SUBSYS_10011102&REV_00
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: ctaud2k.sys
Provider: Creative
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.1164
Driver Date: 12/8/2005 11:55:46
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0



Debug Message: *********END dxdiag info.*********
Debug Message: Entering WinMain
Debug Message: ******* Starting Game Shell *******
Debug Message: Going Fullscreen
Debug Message: Preparing to change display settings.
Debug Message: Using multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_4_SAMPLES
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (hw vp): RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULT
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 60
Debug Message: Bit Depth: 32 bit.
Debug Message: *********Checking D3DDevice Caps***********************
Debug Message: A full-color cursor is supported in hardware at high resolution modes.
Debug Message: RGB in format 6:6:6, Masks reported as ff0000:ff00:ff
Debug Message: Now Fullscreen
Debug Message: Shell initialization complete
Debug Message: ***** Initializing Game *****
Debug Message: Timer Frequency is 0 369e99
Debug Message: Initializing sound card.
Debug Message: initailizing bink
Debug Message: No string tables in D:\Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default/Data/*.str
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Movies\*.bik
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Movies\techs\*.bik
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Gfx\*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Gfx\Race\*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\sfx\*.wav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Music\*.mp3
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Event Music\*.mp3
Debug Message: Create setup screens.
Debug Message: Clear galaxy settings.
Debug Message: Clear influence.
Debug Message: Clear up laws.
Debug Message: Clear first time events.
Debug Message: Clear wonders and trade goods.
Debug Message: Clear sector mapper.
Debug Message: Set mouse.
Debug Message: Set update timer.
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\*.xml
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Techs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\ShipComponents\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\ShipDefs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Joseph\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Gfx\Planets\C0*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\PlanetImprovements\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\TerrainColorSchemes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\PlanetDescriptions\*.xml
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for PirateShip. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. ***
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Anomalies\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Events\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\UPIssues\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Invasions\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\PoliticalParties\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\StarTypes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\StarbaseModules\*.xml
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: TitleWnd: Quit Button.
Debug Message: Posting WM_CLOSE message.
Debug Message: WM_CLOSE message received.
Debug Message: GameUninitialize start
Debug Message: Killing Galaxy
Debug Message: Killing threads.
Debug Message: Kiling civs.
Debug Message: Killing ships.
Debug Message: Killing rallypoints.
Debug Message: Killing misc objects.
Debug Message: Killing stars.
Debug Message: Killing anomalies.
Debug Message: Killing space resources.
Debug Message: Killing colonies and planets.
Debug Message: killing scenario.
Debug Message: Clearing Turn Event Log
Debug Message: Clear galaxy settings.
Debug Message: Clear influence.
Debug Message: Clear up laws.
Debug Message: Clear first time events.
Debug Message: Clear wonders and trade goods.
Debug Message: Clear sector mapper.
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: Killing Galaxy: Completed
Debug Message: GameUninitialize end
Debug Message: Device not cleared. 1 counts left.
Debug Message: D3D not cleared. 1 counts left.
Debug Message: Destroying Window.
Debug Message: Main Shell terminating normally

Help is appreciated.
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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top
Sorry for the delay in response. The GalCiv 2 team has been busy with the expansion pack, but I will send your issue to the appropriate person and they will get back with you shortly.
Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top
This can usually be fixed by rebooting your PC. If the issue still persists after that, let us know.
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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Hi Kyrnathon,

Yeah, I've heard of this happening before. Try restarting your system before playing the game after updating. This happens on random computers and has to do with the font getting downloaded and not properly recognised by Windows.

Let me know if the problem persists after the reboot!

edit: Guess I'm too slow

Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I tried restarting and re-installing (with and without patch). Nothing worked. I had an activation error when I re-installed, but that's being sorted out now with Support. Any chance just getting the font from someone else and copying it over my version would work? Of course, there's always the chance that it'll work now, albeit when I can get it to run, but I'd rather not rely on that.
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

You could try turning off anti-aliasing.  Since you have an older card, it will probably help performance once you get into the game anyway.

Try copying these files into your GalCiv2 fonts folder:

http://sd.stardock.com/mike/files/gc2-fonts.exe

If that doesn't work, you may need to copy the files into your windows font folder.