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I've had TOTA for a while now but after the last update I started getting a problem. Game crashes and I get a buffer overrun message. I have latest update and most recent drivers. Is there a setting I'm overlooking or a quick fix?
Please open your debug.err file in notepad, and copy/paste the contents into a post here. This will give us some technical information that can help troubleshoot your problem. The location you'll find the debug.err in varies depending on which game you're playing:
Dread Lords: My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2
Dark Avatar: My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar
Twilight of the Arnor: My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor
Older versions may store the debug directly in the location the game is installed at.
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.
Okay, here it is. Sorry, its HUGE.
Debug Message: Version v2.02 Twilight of the Arnor last updated on: Wed Dec 3 09:43:09 2008
Debug Message: Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE\Stardock\ComponentManager\Drengin.net\GalCiv2UL
Debug Message: Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE\Stardock\ComponentManager\Drengin.net\GC2EU
Debug Message: Could not query reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE\Stardock\ComponentManager\Drengin.net value named Serial No
Debug Message: Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software\Stardock\Drengin.net\GalCiv2UL
Debug Message: Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software\Stardock\Drengin.net\GC2EU
Debug Message: Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software\Stardock\Drengin.net\GalCiv2UL
Debug Message: Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software\Stardock\Drengin.net\GC2EU
Debug Message: Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software\Stardock\Drengin.net\GalCiv2UL
Debug Message: Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software\Stardock\Drengin.net\GC2EU
Debug Message: Checking DX Version.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 6/11/2009, 14:03:26
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: YOUR-PD3MH0ABGS
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090206-1234)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: n/a
System Model: Product Name
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 3200+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.2GHz
Physical Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 727MB used, 1738MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce 6600
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce 6600
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_00F2&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A2
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Dell E770s
Monitor Max Resolution: 1280,1024
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0011.8206
Driver Date: 2/9/2009 13:18:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes
Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: SB Audigy 2 Audio [D000]
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0008&SUBSYS_10011102&REV_00
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: ctaud2k.sys
Provider: Creative
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.1370
Driver Date: 3/4/2009 14:44:38
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Sound device 1:
Description: Modem #1 Line Playback (emulated)
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID:
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 81
Driver Name:
Provider:
Driver Version:
Driver Date:
Type: Emulated
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: Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software\Stardock\Drengin.net\GalCiv2UL
Debug Message: Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software\Stardock\Drengin.net\GC2EU
Debug Message: Going Fullscreen
Debug Message: Preparing to change display settings.
Debug Message: Using hardware vertex processing
Debug Message: Using multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_4_SAMPLES
Debug Message: Attempting to create D3DDevice at resolution 1024 x 768, Windowed: 0, Multisample: 4
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (hw vp): NVIDIA GeForce 6600
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULT
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 60
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: GalCiv2 is activated.
Debug Message: ***** Initializing Game *****
Debug Message: Timer Frequency is 0 369e99
Debug Message: Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software\Stardock\Drengin.net\GalCiv2UL
Debug Message: Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software\Stardock\Drengin.net\GC2EU
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\./Data/ShipTemplates/\*.shipcfg
Debug Message: Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE\Stardock\ObjectDesktop\DesktopX
Debug Message: Initializing sound card.
Debug Message: initailizing bink
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\Movies\techs\*.bik
Debug Message: No files found matching mask Movies\techs\*.bik
Debug Message: No files found matching mask Gfx\Tutorials\*.bik
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Bradley\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Gfx\Movies\*.bik
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Bradley\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\sfx\*.wav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Bradley\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Music\*.mp3
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Bradley\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Event Music\*.mp3
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: No files found matching mask ./Data/*.xml
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: Killing ship styles:
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2./Data/English/\ShipStyles\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Bradley\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\ShipStyles\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar./Data/\FleetFormations\*.fleet
Debug Message: No files found matching mask ./Data/\FleetFormations\*.fleet
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\Gfx\Planets\C0*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask Gfx\Planets\C0*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/1SideN*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/1SideE*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/1SideS*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/1SideW*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/2SideN*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/2SideE*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/2SideS*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/2SideW*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/3SideN*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/3SideE*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/3SideS*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/3SideW*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/4SideN*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/4SideE*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/4SideS*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/4SideW*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/1SideN*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/1SideE*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/1SideS*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/1SideW*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/2SideN*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/2SideE*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/2SideS*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/2SideW*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/3SideN*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/3SideE*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/3SideS*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/3SideW*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/4SideN*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/4SideE*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/4SideS*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/4SideW*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\./Data/ShipTemplates/\*.shipcfg
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: No files found matching mask ./Data/English/Tutorials/*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Bradley\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Backup\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Bradley\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\CustomMaps\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Bradley\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Dark Avatar\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Bradley\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Gfx\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Bradley\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Metaverse\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Bradley\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\SandboxGames\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Bradley\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\ships\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Bradley\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\ShipStyles\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Bradley\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\shiptemplates\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Bradley\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\temp\*.sav
Debug Message: Loading save game C:\Documents and Settings\Bradley\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\AutoSave.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 asteroid fields.
Debug Message: Killing asteroid field mining bases.
Debug Message: Killing space resources.
Debug Message: Killing ascension crystals.
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: Killing ship styles:
Debug Message: Loading TechDefs
Debug Message: Max num techs: 523
Debug Message: Loading ImprovementDB
Debug Message: Loading Component Defs
Debug Message: Loading ShipTypes
Debug Message: Loading ShipTemplates
Debug Message: Loading ParsedHardpoints
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 AFMBModules
Debug Message: Loading ShipStyles
Debug Message: Loading TechTrees
Debug Message: Loading TechTreeDefs
Debug Message: Loading Game
Debug Message: Loading: Game mode is normal.
Debug Message: Loading Galaxy
Debug Message: Game started in version v2.02 Twilight of the Arnor
Debug Message: Sectors across: 8 x 8
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 AscensionCrystals
Debug Message: Loading AsteroidFields
Debug Message: Loading AFMiningBases
Debug Message: Loading Civs
Debug Message: Loaded Civ Iconian Refuge who has intelligence 58
Debug Message: Loaded Civ Altarian Resistance who has intelligence 75
Debug Message: Loaded Civ Korath Clan who has intelligence 62
Debug Message: Loaded Civ Terran Alliance who has intelligence 70
Debug Message: Loaded Civ Thalan Empire who has intelligence 65
Debug Message: Loaded Civ Yor Collective who has intelligence 67
Debug Message: Loaded Civ Krynn Consulate who has intelligence 58
Debug Message: Loaded Civ Drath Legion who has intelligence 61
Debug Message: Loading player civ Engulfing Darkness
Debug Message: Loaded Civ Akilians who has intelligence 75
Debug Message: Loaded Civ Jessuins who has intelligence 69
Debug Message: Loaded Civ Pirates who has intelligence 1
Debug Message: Loaded Civ Fundamentalists who has intelligence 99
Debug Message: Loaded Civ Vegans who has intelligence 6
Debug Message: Loading Colonies
Debug Message: Loading RallyPoints
Debug Message: Loading Ships
Debug Message: Loading Fleets
Debug Message: Loading Turn Event Log
Debug Message: Loading Treaties
Debug Message: Loading ENDGALAXYDATA
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 8
Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: New Game Started
Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: Mods are Disabled
Debug Message: Destroying ship Constructor 5547. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: ***Attacker Thalan Empire has courage bonus 0
***Defender Iconian Refuge has courage bonus 2.
Debug Message: Destroying ship Thalan Frigate M8 v4 5557. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Iconian Defender M8 v12 5469. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Sauron IV
Debug Message: Destroying ship Iconian Defender M8 v12 5631. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Sauron IV
Debug Message: Destroying ship Iconian Defender M8 v12 5631. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Destroying ship Constructor 5507. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Destroying ship Constructor 5554. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Destroying ship Constructor 5574. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Destroying ship Constructor 5576. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: ***Attacker Altarian Resistance has courage bonus 1
***Defender Yor Collective has courage bonus 0.
Debug Message: Destroying ship Altarian Frigate M8 v9 4985. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: ***Attacker Altarian Resistance has courage bonus 4
***Defender Thalan Empire has courage bonus 0.
Debug Message: Destroying ship Altarian Heavy Fighter M8 v8 5441. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Altarian Heavy Fighter M8 v8 5533. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Altarian Heavy Fighter M8 v8 5440. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Altarian Escort M6 v1 5010. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Altarian Fleet 996. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship 5-Defender M4X 6. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: ***Attacker Terran Alliance has courage bonus 0
***Defender Yor Collective has courage bonus 0.
Debug Message: Destroying ship 5-Defender M4X 6. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Iconia
Debug Message: Destroying ship 5-Defender M4X 6. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Iconia
Debug Message: Destroying ship 5-Defender M4X 7. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Iconia
Debug Message: Destroying ship 5-Defender M4X 6. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Terran Troop Transport M6 v1 5038. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Terran Troop Transport M6 v1 5497. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Terran Fleet 1007. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Terran Troop Transport M6 v1 4896. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: ***Attacker Thalan Empire has courage bonus 0
***Defender Altarian Resistance has courage bonus 2.
Debug Message: Destroying ship Altarian Defender M9 v11 5618. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Ditla I
Debug Message: Destroying ship Altarian Defender M9 v11 5618. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: ***Attacker Yor Collective has courage bonus 1
***Defender Altarian Resistance has courage bonus 0.
Debug Message: Destroying ship Yor Heavy Fighter M8 v5 5405. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Yor Frigate M8 v3 5590. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Yor Fleet 1028. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Destroying ship Altarian Frigate M9 v11 5616. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Thalan BattleShip M9 v1 5575. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Destroying ship Constructor 5522. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Destroying ship Constructor 5611. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: ***Attacker Thalan Empire has courage bonus 0
***Defender Iconian Refuge has courage bonus 1.
Debug Message: Destroying ship Thalan Frigate M4 v2 2156. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Thalan Fleet 239. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Iconian Defender M8 v12 5388. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Nestor IV
Debug Message: Destroying ship Iconian Defender M8 v12 5388. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Thalan Troop Transport M8 v2 5988. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: ***Attacker Thalan Empire has courage bonus 0
***Defender Altarian Resistance has courage bonus 2.
Debug Message: Destroying ship Altarian Defender M9 v11 5633. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Epsilon V
Debug Message: Destroying ship Altarian Defender M9 v11 5633. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Election
Debug Message: Iconian Refuge senate and their party in control is 0
Debug Message: Federalists running for re-election...
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Year: 2236. Terran Alliance traded Xeno Business to the Krynn Consulate in exchange for Robust Hulls
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: TradeWnd: Cannot find OBJID Trade_R_Money_Image
Debug Message: TradeWnd: Cannot find OBJID Trade_R_Goods_Image
Debug Message: TradeWnd: Cannot find OBJID Trade_R_Treaties_Image
Debug Message: TradeWnd: Cannot find OBJID Trade_R_Tech_Image
Debug Message: TradeWnd: Cannot find OBJID Trade_R_Ships_Image
Debug Message: TradeWnd: Cannot find OBJID Trade_R_Systems_Image
Debug Message: Destroying ship Altarian Troop Transport M6 v3 5599. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Terran Troop Transport M6 v1 4739. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
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