Game crashes at loading up after picking options.

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Hello

I just installed the game and it crashed during the loading of the game after selecting options and race, etc. I will include debug file. TY.
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: 12/29/2006, 23:09:53
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: T2240
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: eMachines, Inc.
System Model: Imperial
BIOS: Revision 0.90
Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.20GHz
Physical Memory: 1022MB RAM
Page File: 323MB used, 1604MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: Intel(R) 82845G Graphics Controller
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip Type: Intel(R) 82845G/GL Chip
DAC Type: Internal
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2562&SUBSYS_3189109F&REV_03
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1152 x 864 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: SyncMaster 760 TFT/ 760V TFT/ 780 TFT
Monitor Max Resolution: 1280,1024
Driver Name: ialmrnt5.dll
Driver Version: 6.13.0001.3317
Driver Date: 10/25/2002 09:03:18
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Avance AC97 Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24C5&SUBSYS_3189109F&REV_02
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Provider: Avance Logic, Inc.
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.3900
Driver Date: 6/29/2002 15:05:00
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 Graphics Controller
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULT
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 60
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\Alan E. Forsyth\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Alan E. Forsyth\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: 12 x 12
Debug Message: Creating Random Map
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Stars
Debug Message: Number of Unplaced Stars: 65.
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: Creating Random Map... Anomalies
Debug Message: Num Anomalies: 217
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 -> 40
Debug Message: Drengin Empire: Intellence -> 30
Debug Message: Altarian Republic: Intellence -> 30
Debug Message: Arcean Empire: Intellence -> 30
Debug Message: Torian Confederation: Intellence -> 30
Debug Message: Yor Collective: Intellence -> 30
Debug Message: Dominion of Korx: Intellence -> 30
Debug Message: Drath Legion: Intellence -> 30
Debug Message: Thalan Empire: Intellence -> 30
Debug Message: Iconian Refuge: 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 = 0
Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: New Game Started
Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: Mods are Disabled
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
It would probably help immensely if you updated those 4+ year old video drivers.
Updating the audio drivers would be a good idea as well.
Set the game resolution to your desktop resolution of 1152 x 864 after those things are accomplished.

Then have fun with the game, but do not expect too much in the way of performance or graphics with your current setup. Intel integrated graphics and Celeron processors are pretty weak.
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Hi there I am having abit of problems with my game too, how do I create a debug file for you to check, my graphics card is the latest and I believe everything is updated well,maybe i could delete some of the saved gaming files, anyway for starts how do I make a debug file to show you whats foing on..

Many many many thanks

Have a great new year!!

Elli
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Basicly the problem is everything at the startof the game works well, but the more worlds I add things start to slow down, any way Ill wait and hope you tell me how to create a debug file.

TTFN


elli
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
The debug.err file is created whenever you start a game and then removed if you exit the game normally. If the game crashes the file remains. The debug.err file is located in C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2 folder.
Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Cool many thanks
Ill send it on next time it crashes, although its working cool at mo, i think my problem was that I loaded too many worlds at once,but if any problems further its good to know I have you to ask for help, thanks alot.

Have a good New Year celebration

elli
Reply #7 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
The debug.err file is created whenever you start a game and then removed if you exit the game normally. If the game crashes the file remains. The debug.err file is located in C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2 folder.


Actually it is left there no matter how you quit, crash or no. It is, however, overwritten the next time you start the game.

Hello

I just installed the game and it crashed during the loading of the game after selecting options and race, etc. I will include debug file. TY.


As Moosetek said, you should update your video drivers and if that doesn't resolve the issue, make sure you set the game to the same resolution as your desktop.
Reply #9 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Gunnut, the first reply is to your OP.

Reply #10 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Basicly the problem is everything at the startof the game works well, but the more worlds I add things start to slow down,

ellishnoo,
You should not expect the game to run very fast on your 1.1GHz P3. That is at the very lowest end of the games required hardware spectrum.

And as you get further into the game your memory and cpu usage increase greatly. If you do not have a fast processor and lots of ram the game will get progressively slower. And if your ram/swapfile run out you will probably crash.

Posting your debug.err will show how much ram you have, how much swapfile, type of cup and video, etc. Then more specific suggestions can be made.