Game crashes when switching to combat

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Hi I am very new to this game and community.

The Game is very cool but every time I want to attack other races and something like the combat screen should load the game crashes to desktop.

I emailed a bug report to [email protected] with the exeptionLog.zip and mailinfo.txt.
Hope this was correct.

Maybe someone had the same problem and knows a workaround?

regards
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Please go to C:\Program Files\Stardock\Totalgaming\GalCiv2 (or wherever you installed the game at), open the debug.err file you find there in notepad, and copy/paste the contents into a post here. If this is a DA report, you'll find the debug in C:\Program Files\Stardock\Totalgaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar instead. This will give us some technical information that can help troubleshoot your problem.

Be sure to copy the debug immediately after the error occurs; if you start the game again, the debug will be erased and recreated for the new session.

Note: If running on Vista with DA 1.6b2 or later, the debug.err is now located in My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar.
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Hello

I have the same problem!
When I attack planet the window appears me with debates of senate(I have the government of republic). They give me agreement to declare war agains Yor Collective but when i click "ok" after debate the game crashes to desktop:(

Note: I'm from Poland and sorry for my english:)

Here is the content from file debug.err:

/<>Debug Message: Version v1.6 last updated on: Thu Jan 11 13:39:19 2007
Debug Message: GalCiv2 is activated.
Debug Message: Checking DX Version.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 7/8/2007, 16:25:50
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: DURON
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Dodatek Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Languages: Polish (Regional Setting: Polish)
System Manufacturer: n/a
System Model: n/a
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.0
Processor: AMD Duron(TM), MMX, 3DNow, ~1.8GHz
Physical Memory: 256MB RAM
Page File: 287MB used, 330MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0181&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_C1
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor Name: Monitor Plug and Play
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.9371
Driver Date: 10/22/2006 12:22:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: SoundMAX Digital Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_80A11043&REV_50
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: smwdm.sys
Provider: Analog Devices
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.3663
Driver Date: 7/15/2003 16:00:00
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0

Sound device 1:
Description: Bluetooth AV Audio
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: {F12D3CF8-B11D-457e-8641-BE2AF2D6D204}\BLUELETAUDIO
Manufacturer ID: 65535
Product ID: 65535
Driver Name: blueletaudio.sys
Provider: IVT Corporation
Driver Version: 5.01.2600.1106
Driver Date: 6/23/2006 16:00:26
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0

Sound device 1:
Description: Bluetooth SCO Audio
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: {F12D3CF8-B11D-457e-8641-BE2AF2D6D204}\BLUELETSCOAUDIO
Manufacturer ID: 65535
Product ID: 65535
Driver Name: BlueletSCOAudio.sys
Provider: IVT Corporation
Driver Version: 5.01.2600.1106
Driver Date: 8/31/2005 10:34:52
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_NONMASKABLE
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (sw vp): NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULT
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 75
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: * Collectors Edition *
Debug Message: Set mouse.
Debug Message: Set update timer.
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Luck&Mati\Moje dokumenty\My Games\GalCiv2\Dread Lords Campaign\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Luck&Mati\Moje dokumenty\My Games\GalCiv2\Kampania Władców Strachu\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Luck&Mati\Moje dokumenty\My Games\GalCiv2\Logos\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Luck&Mati\Moje dokumenty\My Games\GalCiv2\Metaverse\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Luck&Mati\Moje dokumenty\My Games\GalCiv2\Portraits\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Luck&Mati\Moje dokumenty\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Luck&Mati\Moje dokumenty\My Games\GalCiv2\temp\*.sav
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: Loading Custom Map
Debug Message: Loading Data Defs
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: Loading TechDefs
Debug Message: Max num techs: 248
Debug Message: Loading ImprovementDB
Debug Message: Loading Component Defs
Debug Message: Loading ShipTypes
Debug Message: Loading ShipConfigs
Debug Message: Loading AnomalyTypes
Debug Message: Loading RandomEvents
Debug Message: Loading UPIssues
Debug Message: Loading ResourceTypes
Debug Message: Loading InvasionTactics
Debug Message: Loading SBmodules
Debug Message: Loading PoliticalParties
Debug Message: Loading Planet Types
Debug Message: Loading Star Types
Debug Message: Loading Game
Debug Message: Loading: Game mode is normal.
Debug Message: Loading Galaxy
Debug Message: Sectors across: 18 x 18
Debug Message: Loading FOW Map
Debug Message: Loading ZOC Map
Debug Message: Loading Planets
Debug Message: Loading Stars
Debug Message: Loading Anomalies
Debug Message: Loading Resources
Debug Message: Loading Civs
Debug Message: Loading Colonies
Debug Message: Loading RallyPoints
Debug Message: Loading Ships
Debug Message: Loading Fleets
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Flota in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Flota in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Flota in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Flota in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Flota in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Flota in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Flota in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Flota in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Flota in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Flota in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Flota in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Flota in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Flota in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Flota in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Flota in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Flota in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Flota in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Flota in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Flota in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Flota in definitions
Debug Message: Loading Turn Event Log
Debug Message: Loading ENDGALAXYDATA
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 0
Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: New Game Started
Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: Mods are Disabled
Debug Message: Year: 2228. Paulosianie traded Zaawansowane deflektory to the Drengini in exchange for Teoria pancerza
Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: SDesignWnd String Name: NewDesign
Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: OptionsWnd String Name: CustomResolution
Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: OptionsWnd String Name: GfxForceNoCityLights
Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: OptionsWnd String Name: PlanetSurfaceVariety
Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: OptionsWnd String Name: PromptToPayForUpgrade
Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: OptionsWnd String Name: SaveShipDesignsToDisk
Debug Message: Destroying ship Yorianie Frachtowiec M1-7 966. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Yorianie Frachtowiec M2-9 2153. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Yorianie Frachtowiec M2-9 2311. Orbiting: 0
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Physical Memory: 256MB RAM
Page File: 287MB used, 330MB available

You don't have enough memory. Try to increase the virtual memory if you can't buy new memory sticks.

Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Mafiu, you definitely need to increase the size of your virtual memory at an absolute minimum--there is no way you can play a gigantic map with so little. A good amount would be at least 2gb.

Even at that though, I'd strongly advise restricting yourself to smaller galaxy sizes due to your very small amount of RAM. Your video card also doesn't meet the game's requirements, which will lead to poor performance and graphical problems.

And finally, the very strange version reported in your debug and the missing string errors indicate that you may have a damaged installation as well (there is no 1.6 for DL, only DA--the latest patch for DL is 1.5). Reinstalling should sort that.