Crash Bug

Sorry, didn't get the whole debug file copied...  here's the whole thing.Debug Message: Version v1.4x last updated on: Mon Oct 23 17:43:56 2006
Debug Message: GalCiv2 is activated.
Debug Message: Checking DX Version.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 11/18/2006, 22:47:34
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: CARL-FWNK8RE9N2
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: INTEL_
System Model: D845GBV_
BIOS: BIOS Date: 06/05/02 13:27:34 Ver: 08.00.00
Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 1.70GHz
Physical Memory: 510MB RAM
Page File: 320MB used, 927MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: Intel(R) 82845G/GL Graphics Controller
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip Type: Intel(R) 82845G/GL Chip
DAC Type: Internal
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2562&SUBSYS_52478086&REV_01
Display Memory: 48.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor Name: hp pavilion mx90
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ialmrnt5.dll
Driver Version: 4.13.0001.3055
Driver Date: 3/27/2002 07:17:04
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Crystal SoundFusion(tm)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: CRYSTAL\SF_WDM_INTERFACE
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: cwcwdm.sys
Provider: Microsoft
Driver Version: 5.01.2501.0000
Driver Date: 8/17/2001 12:19:48
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_NONE
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (sw vp): Intel(R) 82845G/GL Graphics Controller
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULT
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 75
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 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: * Collectors Edition *
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\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipcfg
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\CustomMaps\*.gc2map
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\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: 0.
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Planets
Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
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: Setting Game Options
Debug Message: Creating Civs
Debug Message: Terran Alliance: Intellence -> 20
Debug Message: Altarian Republic: Intellence -> 15
Debug Message: Arcean Empire: Intellence -> 20
Debug Message: Dominion of Korx: Intellence -> 30
Debug Message: Metatechs: Intellence -> 40
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: UIBeginGameHelper: New Game Started
Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: Mods are Disabled

I'm no expert, but up to date drivers is sure to be a major cause. I had many problems untill i updated my graphics and sound drivers...

Try that and if not try installing Smart Exception (you can get it from Stardock Central) and run that before playing, it creates a debugg.err and allows you to include more info about the crash, you can mail it off to Stardock at the supplied email.

Dont worry too much, this is a great forum and someone who knows a lot more about all this will no doubt help you out shortly.

Welcolme to the game!!!!

Yep, the drivers are the most likely culprit--check for new ones on Intel's website.