CTD on Loading screen of new game

A curious abberation indeed

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The game crashes when launching a new game a few seconds into the loading screen with the hints...

 

debug.err follows

 

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  1. Debug Message:  Version v2.02 Twilight of the Arnor last updated on: Wed Dec  3 09:43:09 2008
  2. Debug Message:  Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE\Stardock\ComponentManager\Drengin.net\GalCiv2UL
  3. Debug Message:  Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE\Stardock\ComponentManager\Drengin.net\GC2EU
  4. Debug Message:  Could not query reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE\Stardock\ComponentManager\Drengin.net value named Serial No
  5. Debug Message:  Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software\Stardock\Drengin.net\GalCiv2UL
  6. Debug Message:  Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software\Stardock\Drengin.net\GC2EU
  7. Debug Message:  Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software\Stardock\Drengin.net\GalCiv2UL
  8. Debug Message:  Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software\Stardock\Drengin.net\GC2EU
  9. Debug Message:  Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software\Stardock\Drengin.net\GalCiv2UL
  10. Debug Message:  Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software\Stardock\Drengin.net\GC2EU
  11. Debug Message:  Checking DX Version.
  12. Debug Message:  *********DXDiag info follows.*********
  13. System Info
  14. Time: 1/26/2009, 22:51:58
  15. DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
  16. Machine Name: THELAIR
  17. Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.080814-1233)
  18. Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
  19. System Manufacturer: MSI
  20. System Model: MS-7250
  21. BIOS: Default System BIOS
  22. Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4600+,  MMX,  3DNow (2 CPUs), ~2.4GHz
  23. Physical Memory: 2048MB RAM
  24. Page File: 448MB used, 3594MB available
  25. Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
  28. Display Info
  29. Display device 1:
  30. Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
  31. Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS
  32. Manufacturer: NVIDIA
  33. Chip Type: GeForce 8600 GTS
  34. DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
  35. Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0400&SUBSYS_C7613842&REV_A1
  36. Display Memory: 256.0 MB
  37. Current Display Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
  38. Monitor Name: Default Monitor
  39. Monitor Max Resolution:
  40. Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
  41. Driver Version: 6.14.0011.8122
  42. Driver Date: 1/15/2009 08:19:00
  43. DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes
  44.  
  45. Display device 2:
  46. Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY2
  47. Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS
  48. Manufacturer: NVIDIA
  49. Chip Type: GeForce 8600 GTS
  50. DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
  51. Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0400&SUBSYS_C7613842&REV_A1
  52. Display Memory: 256.0 MB
  53. Current Display Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
  54. Monitor Name: Default Monitor
  55. Monitor Max Resolution:
  56. Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
  57. Driver Version: 6.14.0011.8122
  58. Driver Date: 1/15/2009 08:19:00
  59. DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes
  60.  
  63. Sound info
  64. Sound device 1:
  65. Description: Realtek HD Audio output
  66. Default Sound Playback: Yes
  67. Default Voice Playback: Yes
  68. Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0883&SUBSYS_1462F603&REV_1000
  69. Manufacturer ID: 1
  70. Product ID: 100
  71. Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
  72. Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
  73. Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5443
  74. Driver Date: 7/10/2007 08:56:00
  75. Type: WDM
  76. Other Drivers:
  77. Acceleration Level: 3
  78. Cap Flags: 0
  79. Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
  80.  
  83. Debug Message:  *********END dxdiag info.*********
  84. Debug Message:  Entering WinMain
  85. Debug Message:  ******* Starting Game Shell *******
  86. Debug Message:  Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software\Stardock\Drengin.net\GalCiv2UL
  87. Debug Message:  Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software\Stardock\Drengin.net\GC2EU
  88. Debug Message:  Preparing to change display settings.
  89. Debug Message:  Using hardware vertex processing
  90. Debug Message:  Using multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_4_SAMPLES
  91. Debug Message:  Attempting to create D3DDevice at resolution 1280 x 1024, Windowed: 1, Multisample: 4
  92. Debug Message:  Game Resolution: 1280 x 1024
  93. Debug Message:  Running in windowed mode.
  94. Debug Message:  HAL (hw vp): NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS
  95. Debug Message:  D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_IMMEDIATE
  96. Debug Message:  Refresh rate: 0
  97. Debug Message:  Bit Depth: 32 bit.
  98. Debug Message:  *********Checking D3DDevice Caps***********************
  99. Debug Message:  A full-color cursor is supported in hardware at high resolution modes.
  100. Debug Message:  Border size reported as 6 by 32
  101. Debug Message:  RGB in format 6:6:6, Masks reported as ff0000:ff00:ff
  102. Debug Message:  Now windowed.
  103. Debug Message:  Shell initialization complete
  104. Debug Message:  GalCiv2 is activated.
  105. Debug Message:  ***** Initializing Game *****
  106. Debug Message:  Timer Frequency is 0 369e99
  107. Debug Message:  Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software\Stardock\Drengin.net\GalCiv2UL
  108. Debug Message:  Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software\Stardock\Drengin.net\GC2EU
  109. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\./Data/ShipTemplates/\*.shipcfg
  110. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\USER\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\ships\*.shipcfg
  111. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\USER\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\shiptemplates\*.shipcfg
  112. Debug Message:  Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE\Stardock\ObjectDesktop\DesktopX
  113. Debug Message:  Initializing sound card.
  114. Debug Message:  initailizing bink
  115. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\Movies\techs\*.bik
  116. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask Movies\techs\*.bik
  117. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask Gfx\Tutorials\*.bik
  118. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\USER\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Gfx\Movies\*.bik
  119. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\USER\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\sfx\*.wav
  120. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\USER\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Music\*.mp3
  121. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\USER\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Event Music\*.mp3
  122. Debug Message:  Create setup screens.
  123. Debug Message:  Clear galaxy settings.
  124. Debug Message:  Clear influence.
  125. Debug Message:  Clear up laws.
  126. Debug Message:  Clear first time events.
  127. Debug Message:  Clear wonders and trade goods.
  128. Debug Message:  Clear sector mapper.
  129. Debug Message:  Set mouse.
  130. Debug Message:  Set update timer.
  131. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask ./Data/*.xml
  132. Debug Message:  Clear data definitions.
  133. Debug Message:  Killing ship styles:
  134. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\USER\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\ships\*.xml
  135. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\USER\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\shiptemplates\*.xml
  136. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2./Data/English/\ShipStyles\*.xml
  137. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\USER\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\ShipStyles\*.xml
  138. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar./Data/\FleetFormations\*.fleet
  139. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask ./Data/\FleetFormations\*.fleet
  140. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\Gfx\Planets\C0*.png
  141. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask Gfx\Planets\C0*.png
  142. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\USER\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\*.raceconfigxml
  143. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/1SideN*.png
  144. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/1SideE*.png
  145. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/1SideS*.png
  146. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/1SideW*.png
  147. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/2SideN*.png
  148. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/2SideE*.png
  149. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/2SideS*.png
  150. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/2SideW*.png
  151. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/3SideN*.png
  152. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/3SideE*.png
  153. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/3SideS*.png
  154. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/3SideW*.png
  155. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/4SideN*.png
  156. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/4SideE*.png
  157. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/4SideS*.png
  158. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/4SideW*.png
  159. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/1SideN*.png
  160. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/1SideE*.png
  161. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/1SideS*.png
  162. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/1SideW*.png
  163. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/2SideN*.png
  164. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/2SideE*.png
  165. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/2SideS*.png
  166. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/2SideW*.png
  167. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/3SideN*.png
  168. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/3SideE*.png
  169. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/3SideS*.png
  170. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/3SideW*.png
  171. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/4SideN*.png
  172. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/4SideE*.png
  173. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/4SideS*.png
  174. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/4SideW*.png
  175. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\USER\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\ships\*.shipcfg
  176. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\./Data/ShipTemplates/\*.shipcfg
  177. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\USER\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\ships\*.shipcfg
  178. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\USER\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\shiptemplates\*.shipcfg
  179. Debug Message:  Reading Star Names
  180. Debug Message:  Reading Star Names... Done
  181. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask ./Data/English/Tutorials/*.xml
  182. Debug Message:  GalaxyWnd: Cannot find OBJID Scenaro_MoreDetails_FText
  183. Debug Message:  GalaxyWnd: Cannot find OBJID Scenaro_Details_FormattedText
  184. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\CustomMaps\*.gc2map
  185. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask ./Data/English/Scenarios/*.GC2Scenario
  186. Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Scenarios\*.gc2scenario
  187. Debug Message:  CustomPersonalityWnd: Cannot find OBJID Personality_Special_Title
  188. Debug Message:  CustomPersonalityWnd: Cannot find OBJID Personality_Special_Disctiption_Spinner_Back
  189. Debug Message:  CustomPersonalityWnd: Cannot find OBJID Personality_Special_Disctiption_Title
  190. Debug Message:  Creating Galaxy
  191. Debug Message:  Killing threads.
  192. Debug Message:  Kiling civs.
  193. Debug Message:  Killing ships.
  194. Debug Message:  Killing rallypoints.
  195. Debug Message:  Killing misc objects.
  196. Debug Message:  Killing stars.
  197. Debug Message:  Killing anomalies.
  198. Debug Message:  Killing asteroid fields.
  199. Debug Message:  Killing asteroid field mining bases.
  200. Debug Message:  Killing space resources.
  201. Debug Message:  Killing ascension crystals.
  202. Debug Message:  Killing colonies and planets.
  203. Debug Message:  killing scenario.
  204. Debug Message:  Clearing Turn Event Log
  205. Debug Message:  Clear galaxy settings.
  206. Debug Message:  Clear influence.
  207. Debug Message:  Clear up laws.
  208. Debug Message:  Clear first time events.
  209. Debug Message:  Clear wonders and trade goods.
  210. Debug Message:  Clear sector mapper.
  211. Debug Message:  Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE\Stardock\ComponentManager\Drengin.net\GalCiv2UL
  212. Debug Message:  Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE\Stardock\ComponentManager\Drengin.net\GC2EU
  213. Debug Message:  Could not query reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE\Stardock\ComponentManager\Drengin.net value named Serial No
  214. Debug Message:  Star Frequency: 3  Max Num Stars: 36
  215. Debug Message:  Planet Frequency: 2  Max Num Planets: 86
  216. Debug Message:  Galaxy Size Set: 4 x 4
  217. Debug Message:  Creating Random Map
  218. Debug Message:  Creating Random Map... Stars
  219. Debug Message:  Star Density: Tight Clusters.
  220. Debug Message:  Number of Unplaced Stars: 5.
  221. Debug Message:  Creating Random Map... Planets
  222. Debug Message:  Total planets placed: 65
  223. Debug Message:  Creating Random Map... Anomalies
  224. Debug Message:  Num Anomalies: 167
  225. Debug Message:  Creating Random Map... Resources
  226. Debug Message:  Creating Random Map... Ascension Crystals
  227. Debug Message:  Creating Random Map... Done
  228. Debug Message:  Distributing bonuses on planets...
  229. Debug Message:  Creating Random Map... Asteroid Fields
  230. Debug Message:  Setting Game Options
  231. Debug Message:  Creating Civs
  232. Debug Message:  Terran Alliance: Intellence -> 40
  233. Debug Message:  Drengin Empire: Intellence -> 40
  234. Debug Message:  Altarian Resistance: Intellence -> 40
  235. Debug Message:  Arcean Empire: Intellence -> 40
  236. Debug Message:  Torian Confederation: Intellence -> 40
  237. Debug Message:  Drath Legion: Intellence -> 40
  238. Debug Message:  Creating Civs... Done
  239. Debug Message:  Updating ZOC.
  240. Debug Message:  Creating ships...
  241. Debug Message:  Updating ZOC.
  242. Debug Message:  Galaxy Create... Done
  243. Debug Message:  UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 5
  244. Debug Message:  UIBeginGameHelper: New Game Started
  245. Debug Message:  UIBeginGameHelper: Mods are Disabled

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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

I fixed this myself...

 

Turns out I had saved an edited copy of the Drath techtree to the root folder in Program Files.  I'll leave the post as a cautionary warning to others.