Problems with graphics again/different

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Hello guys,

I just found sth about GalCiv2 and never heard of it before, but it sounds quite interesting and the pics I saw are prettz cool. Especially the guys of you who are modding, my respect. I liked Star Trek / Birth of the Federation and Star Wars Rebellion though they werent too good. The fact that I could have both in one game because of your work really attracts me. Keep up work you do fantastic jobs!
So I downloaded the demo whether its so cool like many of you say and it looks or not. Theres the fact. I have a graphic fault similar to what some people in the past posted here and read everything I found, but it still doesnt work:
Game (demo) is working well, but I cannot see any textures on ships. The planets are fine, the ships have only 2 colors, no textures. I set all up in my win xp languages profile to english (us) since I have a european system but doesnt help. I got a geforce2mx, what is clearly not the newes card, but on the galciv2 site it says nothing about that this card would be too low and I fit all recoms, I also downloaded/installed the newest nvidia drivers.
Could please someone help? I really like to play this game, but I wont buy it when not even the demo works and shows textures correctly...

I dont know much about games except like playing them, so please treat me like an idiot

Debug.err is as followed:
Debug Message: Version 1.0X DEMO VERSION last updated on: Wed Mar 22 18:28:31 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 8/31/2006, 09:17:49
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: SASCHA1
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Languages: German (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MEDIONPC
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.60GHz
Physical Memory: 768MB RAM
Page File: 211MB used, 2817MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce2 MX/MX 400
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0110&SUBSYS_88261462&REV_B2
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: (Standardmonitor)
Monitor Max Resolution:
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.9131
Driver Date: 6/1/2006 17:22:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Intel(r) integriertes Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2445&SUBSYS_53411462&REV_12
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: ac97intc.sys
Provider: Microsoft
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.3523
Driver Date: 8/17/2001 13:20:04
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: Multisample Type chosen in prefs not supported. Forcing a supported type.
Debug Message: Using multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_NONMASKABLE
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (sw vp): NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400
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 files found matching mask Gfx\Tutorials\*.bik
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: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\Sascha\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\*.StarSystems
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\Sascha\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\*.raceconfig
*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 C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\Sascha\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipclass
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\Sascha\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipcfg
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: No files found matching mask ./Data/English/Tutorials/*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\Sascha\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Dread Lords Campaign\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\Sascha\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Logos\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\Sascha\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Metaverse\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\Sascha\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\Sascha\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Portraits\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\Sascha\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\Sascha\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\temp\*.sav
Debug Message: CustomRaceWnd: Cannot find OBJID CustomRace_Description_Text
Debug Message: CustomRaceWnd: Cannot find OBJID CustomRace_Tab_Homeworld
Debug Message: Creating Galaxy
Debug Message: Set galaxy size.
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: 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: Creating Random Map
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Stars
Debug Message: Number of Unplaced Stars: 9.
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Planets
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Anomalies
Debug Message: Num Anomalies: 42
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Resources
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... 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: 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
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Adding...

Sorry, I was wrong in words, its not recom its requirement. And these are (as the galciv2 site says):

"Minimum Requirements
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP.
Pentium III 800Mhz or equivalent processor.
256MB RAM, 32MB DirectX 9.0c compatible video card.

Recommended Requirements
Windows XP or later.
Pentium 4 1.8 GHz or equivalent processor.
512MB RAM, 128MB DirectX 9.0c compatible video card.

Please note your display must support a minimum resolution
of 1024x768 and should be running in 32-bit color mode"


I got:
Windows XP
Pentium III 1600Mhz
768MB RAM, 64MB DirectX 9.0c

so it should do it. Dont tell me my card is too old never makeing trouble (even at swg) but on a round based strategy game...
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Your card is too old. It is not a DX9 compliant card.
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Liar. So why can I play Sims2 what needs DX9? And why does everything on my system say that 9.0c is working perfectly fine? As I said, even Star Wars Galaxies, a MMORPG is working quite well. It must be a problem with the game files or some config.
Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Why would I lie?

DirectX 9 can be installed but that does not mean the card is a DX9 card. The two have nothing to do with each other. The Geforce 2 series do not support it. Period. That is why you do not have the textures. They support up to DX7 only.

And the MX cards were the low end of the series as it is. They are the economy version, and lacked many of the features found on the regular Geforce 2 cards.

Learn something before you call someone a liar. You simply display your ignorance for all to see.
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I have same problem. All work fine except graphic of ships. I have graphic card ATI Radeon X1600 and installed DX9c. So i will claim the game, because its horrible to play game with this bug.
Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
willyman:
Moosetek is correct. You can install DirectX9 on your system but your card does not support the needed features *in hardware* which is something software cannot change. You can see a full list of all GeForce cards at wikipedia. The game needs one listed as having DirectX9 support there to use all of the graphic features, and at least DirectX8 support to run without missing textures. Cards listed as DirectX7 there will have missing textures and possibly other issues that cannot be solved short of a new video card.


zephyN:
Are the textures missing, or are the ships shown as icons, or some other problem? Locate the file debug.err in C:\Program Files\Stardock\Totalgaming\GalCiv2 and post its entire contents here, so we can help troubleshoot your problem.
Reply #7 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
wow its not a bug @ zephy @ willyman

your video cards are ancient. The drivers are dated, there not dx9 compliant and they dont have enough processing power.

Yea your right SIMS is a good test of a video card.

ACtualy your entire system is Ancient.
When you start it do you have to wind it up? Is it gas powered?

Just because you installed dx9 doesnt mean your card is dx9 compliant.
Sims isnt a graphics entensive game.
And i dont believe you about running any MMO on that system. Well maybe it runs but getting 1-5fps isnt running in my book its a slide show.

and did you miss the "256MB RAM, 32MB DirectX 9.0c compatible video card." its not an or its an and. your card has something lke 64mb ram.
Reply #8 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Do you think ? Oblivion is on my computer fully functional in full detail in resolution 1280x1024.I don´t think , thats problem of hardware , that i have problem with ship graphic.
Reply #9 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
So, there is my debug.err file , because i haven´t any idea what to make with it.
Debug Message: Version v1.2 last updated on: Mon Jun 12 18:04:26 2006
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 8/31/2006, 15:47:11
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: ALPHA
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) (2600.xpclient.010817-1148)
Languages: Czech (Regional Setting: Czech)
System Manufacturer: K8UVM
System Model: K8Upgrade-VM800
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3000+, ~2.0GHz
Physical Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 344MB used, 2117MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: Radeon X1600 Series
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip Type: Radeon X1600 Series AGP (0x71C2)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_71C2&SUBSYS_0850174B&REV_00
Display Memory: 512.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (85Hz)
Monitor Name: Monitor Plug and Play
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6631
Driver Date: 8/3/2006 00:08:06
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: C-Media Wave Device
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_97611849&REV_60
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: cmuda.sys
Provider: C-Media Inc.
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0046
Driver Date: 8/23/2004 10:21:12
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_6_SAMPLES
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1280 x 1024
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (hw vp): Radeon X1600 Series
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULT
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 85
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: 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: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Jirka\Dokumenty\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.xml
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for PirateShip. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. ***
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Hry\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\CustomMaps\*.gc2map
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Hry\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Scenarios\*.gc2scenario
Debug Message: CustomRaceWnd: Cannot find OBJID CustomRace_Tab_Homeworld
Debug Message: Creating 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: Galaxy Size Set: 5 x 5
Debug Message: Creating Random Map
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Stars
Debug Message: Number of Unplaced Stars: 13.
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Planets
Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Anomalies
Debug Message: Num Anomalies: 14
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Resources
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Done
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Hry\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\CustomMaps\*.gc2map
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Hry\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Scenarios\*.gc2scenario
Debug Message: TitleWnd: Quit Button.
Debug Message: Posting WM_CLOSE message.
Debug Message: WM_CLOSE message received.
Debug Message: GameUninitialize start
Debug Message: Killing hidden planet surface init thread. Waiting for it to die.

Debug Message: Hidden planet surface init thread dead.
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
Reply #10 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
And the ship looks like icons without details. Shape is correct , but the icons have only 1 or two colour , completly without graphic surface . Surface of ships is coated only by one colour.
Reply #11 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
zephyN: if the ships appear as icons, it's no bug--you're just stuck in strategic view (a feature to allow you to easily see the whole map at once without killing your video card). If the ships don't change back to 3d models when you zoom in, all you need to do is adjust the slider in the options:



You probably set it all the way to 0 without knowing what it did (the default is 25 IIRC). It determines which zoom level the display toggles at, so setting it to a level you are happy with. 0 makes it always strategic view, 100 makes it never strategic view.


Reply #12 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Sorry i dont said it correct. It looks like 3D object, where the textures missing and its covered by one colour and giving flat shaded models without detail.
Reply #13 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
The problem is evident also i ship design or when you choose type of ships in customizing of race too.
Reply #14 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I have captured screen how it looks , but i dont know , how to upload image here.
Reply #15 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
--edit--
thought you were the OP.

And no i dont think Oblivion runs at max

but yes gal civ should work.

sorry for confusion.
Reply #16 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
ATI Radeon X1600 512 MB ( it isn´t some ancient Geforce 2 )
AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3000+
Memory 1024 MB ´

you don´t know nothing about
Reply #17 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
ATI Radeon X1600 512 MB ( it isn´t some ancient Geforce 2 )
AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3000+
Memory 1024 MB ´

you don´t know nothing about


thought you were the OP with the geforce 2. Calm.

Telling me i dont know nothing when your asking how to post a pic

Goggle photobucket, create an account, host the image there, then put a link in a reply here.
Reply #18 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
But i don´t use photobucket i don´t know this website. I don´t use thats sites.:-/
Reply #19 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n182/ZephyN_2006/ship.jpg , here you can watch for problematic ship graphic
Reply #20 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
That looks like you are missing texture files. You may need to reinstall the game.
It might work better to download the update file to your hard drive and install it from there. There have been some problems in the past for some users with the automatic update using Stardock Central.
Reply #21 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Try setting your regional settings in control panel to US English. If that doesn't do it, you may also try the latest beta of the 1.3 patch via SDC.
Reply #23 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
GeForce 6150 LE Jun 2006 C51-G 90 HyperTransport 128 (Shared) 425 System Memory 2x1x1 850 System Memory System Memory 64, 128 9.0c 2.0 Integrated graphics, HD Playback
This is my graphics set up for my machine. Can anyone tell me about it with regards to this game. I believe it should be just fine for running the graphics but I am not sure. Thought maybe this was my initial problem.