Crashing when loading map

You got a corrupted download/patch. Try uninstalling and reinstalling the game.

Does this mean I have to download the patch again?
I downloaded the patch from galciv.com.
Sorry for being such a fool, but I am really worthless with computers

Did you download the complete file through the Downloads section of this site, or did you go through the upgrade process via Stardock Central?

A lot of people have had bad luck with Stardock Central. If you went that route, try downloading the file to your hard drive and applying the patch from there.

And when you post the debug.err, do not exclude the DXDiag info as you did.
There is important information in that section which you did not include.

I did download the patch through the Downloads section of this site, but I will try and install again. Thanks so far!

Everything seems to be working right now!
Thanks for your help!

Uh, that seems pretty much like what I get (simply crashes back to desktop from loading screen) - just that I already got it with the initial CD-installation (bought it in a store here in Germany) .
[edit: oops, forgot to mention - I downloaded the patch from the site, i.e. without Stardock Central]

Here are the 2 debug.err's, first the one without patch :

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Debug Message: Version v1.0 last updated on: Sat Feb 4 16:26:34 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 9/16/2006, 22:32:40
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: PC1
Operating System: Windows 98 (4.10, Build 2222) A
Languages: German (Regional Setting: German)
System Manufacturer: n/a
System Model: n/a
BIOS: n/a
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) processor, MMX, 3DNow, ~900MHz
Physical Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 0MB used, 1536MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\Display1
Card Name: MSI StarForce 822 (Nvidia GeForce3)
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type:
DAC Type:
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0200&SUBSYS_88221462&REV_A3\000800
Display Memory: 62.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit)(optimal refresh rate)
Monitor Name: S/M 755DF
Monitor Max Resolution: 1792,1344
Driver Name: nvdisp.drv
Driver Version: 4.13.0001.1200
Driver Date: 4/4/2001 10:15:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Creative SBPCI Direct Sound Driver
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1274&DEV_5880&SUBSYS_20001274&REV_02\BUS_00&DEV_09&FUNC_00
Manufacturer ID: 2
Product ID: 501
Driver Name: SBPCI.VXD
Provider: Creative
Driver Version: 4.06.0000.1175
Driver Date: 10/15/1999 10:07:12
Type: VXD
Other Drivers: sbpci.vxd
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_NONE
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (sw vp): MSI StarForce 822 (Nvidia GeForce3)
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULT
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 0
Debug Message: Bit Depth: 32 bit.
Debug Message: *********Checking D3DDevice Caps***********************
Debug Message: Hardware does not support a color cursor.
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 1234dc
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:\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\*.StarSystems
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech Xeno Industrial Theory for TinyHull0. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for PirateShip. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech Xeno Industrial Theory for TinyHull0. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech Xeno Industrial Theory for TinyHull0. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. ***
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipclass
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipcfg
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
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: 165.
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Planets
Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Anomalies
Debug Message: Num Anomalies: 300
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Resources
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Done
Debug Message: Creating Civs
Debug Message: Terran-Allianz: Intellence -> 30
Debug Message: Drengin Imperium: Intellence -> 30
Debug Message: Altarianische Republik: Intellence -> 30
Debug Message: Arcean Imperium: Intellence -> 30
Debug Message: Torianische Konföderation: Intellence -> 30
Debug Message: Drath Legion: Intellence -> 30
Debug Message: Iconianische Freistatt: Intellence -> 30
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Too many bonus racial abilities. ***
Debug Message: Creating Civs... Done
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Galaxy Create... Done
Debug Message: UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 10
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
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And second after applying the patch :

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Debug Message: Version v1.31 last updated on: Wed Sep 13 18:41:18 2006
Debug Message: GalCiv2 is activated.
Debug Message: Checking DX Version.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 9/18/2006, 19:54:32
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: PC1
Operating System: Windows 98 (4.10, Build 2222) A
Languages: German (Regional Setting: German)
System Manufacturer: n/a
System Model: n/a
BIOS: n/a
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) processor, MMX, 3DNow, ~900MHz
Physical Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 0MB used, 1536MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\Display1
Card Name: MSI StarForce 822 (Nvidia GeForce3)
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type:
DAC Type:
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0200&SUBSYS_88221462&REV_A3\000800
Display Memory: 63.5 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit)(optimal refresh rate)
Monitor Name: S/M 755DF
Monitor Max Resolution: 1792,1344
Driver Name: nvdisp.drv
Driver Version: 4.13.0001.1200
Driver Date: 4/4/2001 10:15:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Creative SBPCI Direct Sound Driver
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1274&DEV_5880&SUBSYS_20001274&REV_02\BUS_00&DEV_09&FUNC_00
Manufacturer ID: 2
Product ID: 501
Driver Name: SBPCI.VXD
Provider: Creative
Driver Version: 4.06.0000.1175
Driver Date: 10/15/1999 10:07:12
Type: VXD
Other Drivers: sbpci.vxd
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_NONE
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (sw vp): MSI StarForce 822 (Nvidia GeForce3)
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULT
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 0
Debug Message: Bit Depth: 32 bit.
Debug Message: *********Checking D3DDevice Caps***********************
Debug Message: Hardware does not support a color cursor.
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 1234dc
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:\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipcfg
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
*DEBUG ERROR: ***TutorialWnd: Unknown edit field Totorial_GridList_Entry type: CustomListEntry ***
Debug Message: TutorialWnd: Cannot find OBJID Totorial_All_Button
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\CustomMaps\*.gc2map
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Scenarios\*.gc2scenario
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: 4 x 4
Debug Message: Creating Random Map
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Stars
Debug Message: Number of Unplaced Stars: 4.
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Planets
Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Anomalies
Debug Message: Num Anomalies: 34
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Resources
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Done
Debug Message: Setting Game Options
Debug Message: Creating Civs
Debug Message: Drengin Imperium: Intellence -> 30
Debug Message: Altarianische Republik: Intellence -> 30
Debug Message: Arceanisches Imperium: Intellence -> 30
Debug Message: Iconianischer Freistaat: Intellence -> 30
Debug Message: Creating Civs... Done
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Galaxy Create... Done
Debug Message: UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 5
Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: New Game Started
Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: Mods are Disabled
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And I also have no sound in the intro (or is this normal?) .
Though I have to admit - I'm running a rather old system and so are the drivers. I do have DirectX9.0c, but my sound driver (SB PCI 128) is from 1999 and the video from 2001...
I searched today for newer drivers... the newest that seemed to be thought for my cards are a sound driver from Dec 2001 and a NVidia 61.72 video driver - would these be new enough?


Oh, and on a different note: Do I need a different account then this one for Stardock Central? Because it somehow doesn't like the login...

Your video card is not DX9 capable. Geforce 3 only supports up the DX8, so you might be missing some textures and such.

And there may be something wrong with the video card itself.
In your 2 debug reports, the amount of video memory is different in each - 62MB in the first and 63.5MB in the second.

And yes, your drivers are way too old.
If there are none since the 61.73 for your card, they are at least better than what you have installed now.

Sorry for picking this up so late... I hope this is no problem...

As for my problems - thanks for pointing me to that, I somehow confused "supporting DX9" with "being able to have DX9 installed on"...
As I said in the 1.4 thread, I yesterday installed on my other (troubled) PC and it works there .

The intro still has no sound there, though - is that really by purpose? (seems more likely now though, as everything else seems to work)


And on the SDC-issue: Well, from what I read today it seems I need to use this account for SDC. Don't really know what else might cause the trouble else then the idea about problems with dynamic ip-adress that I posted in the other thread (the 1.4 one). At least it doesn't seem to be SDC being incompatible with Win98 - the error description was way too clear for that (see the 1.4 thread).
[I originally wanted to post a screen with the errormessage here, but it seems I can't figure out how this works here]

Any idea on this (the SDC-problem) ?



Again, sorry if someone's offended by me posting in a "dead" thread, I just felt that I owed Moosetek13 an answer and some thanks .

The intro still has no sound there, though - is that really by purpose? (seems more likely now though, as everything else seems to work)

It seems to be an issue with the German version--another user that had this problem reported that it was resolved when he just got the english files off SDC.