Game CTDs on trying to start a scenario

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Basically, the problem I'm having is involving scenarios; i.e. trying to do something like "Accelerated Start" or "Drengin-Human Wars" CTDs me. It's GalCiv II Ult Edition, no settings changed, out of the box.

 

Any ideas?

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Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

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.

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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Here's the file.

 

Debug Message:  Version v2.03 Twilight of the Arnor last updated on: Thu Jul 23 11:47:38 2009Debug Message:  Checking DX Version.Debug Message:  *********DXDiag info follows.*********System InfoTime: 6/17/2010, 17:21:34DirectX Version: DirectX 10Machine Name: HP123Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.100218-0019)Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)System Manufacturer: Hewlett-PackardSystem Model: HP Pavilion dv5 Notebook PCBIOS: Default System BIOSProcessor: AMD Turion(tm) X2 Dual-Core Mobile RM-72 (2 CPUs), ~2.1GHzPhysical Memory: 3836MB RAMPage File: 1625MB used, 6280MB availableWindows Dir: C:\Windows

Display InfoDisplay device 1:Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1Card Name: ATI Radeon HD 3200 GraphicsManufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.Chip Type: ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics (0x9612)DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9612&SUBSYS_30F2103C&REV_00Display Memory: 1917 MBCurrent Display Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz)Monitor Name: Generic PnP MonitorMonitor Max Resolution: Driver Name: atidxx32,atidxx64.dll,atiumdag,atiumdva,atiumd64.dll,atiumd6a.dat,atitmm64.dllDriver Version: 7.15.0010.0096Driver Date: 3/28/2008 04:10:08DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes 

Sound infoSound device 1:Description: Speakers and Dual Headphones (IDT High Definition Audio CODEC)Default Sound Playback: YesDefault Voice Playback: YesHardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76B2&SUBSYS_103C30F2&REV_1003Manufacturer ID: 1Product ID: 100Driver Name: stwrt64.sysProvider: IDTDriver Version: 1.00.5927.0001Driver Date: 4/16/2008 13:58:26Type: WDMOther Drivers: Acceleration Level: 1Cap Flags: 0Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0 Sound device 1:Description: SPDIF (Digital Out via HP Dock) (IDT High Definition Audio CODEC)Default Sound Playback: NoDefault Voice Playback: NoHardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76B2&SUBSYS_103C30F2&REV_1003Manufacturer ID: 1Product ID: 100Driver Name: stwrt64.sysProvider: IDTDriver Version: 1.00.5927.0001Driver Date: 4/16/2008 13:58:26Type: WDMOther Drivers: Acceleration Level: 1Cap Flags: 0Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0 Sound device 1:Description: Independent Dual Headphones (IDT High Definition Audio CODEC)Default Sound Playback: NoDefault Voice Playback: NoHardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76B2&SUBSYS_103C30F2&REV_1003Manufacturer ID: 1Product ID: 100Driver Name: stwrt64.sysProvider: IDTDriver Version: 1.00.5927.0001Driver Date: 4/16/2008 13:58:26Type: WDMOther Drivers: Acceleration Level: 1Cap Flags: 0Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0 Sound device 1:Description: Digital Output Device (HDMI) (2- High Definition Audio Device)Default Sound Playback: NoDefault Voice Playback: NoHardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_1002&DEV_791A&SUBSYS_00791A00&REV_1000Manufacturer ID: 1Product ID: 100Driver Name: HdAudio.sysProvider: MicrosoftDriver Version: 6.00.5840.16387Driver Date: 11/2/2006 00:28:10Type: WDMOther Drivers: Acceleration Level: 1Cap Flags: 0Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0 

Debug Message:  *********END dxdiag info.*********Debug Message:  Entering WinMainDebug Message:  ******* Starting Game Shell *******Debug Message:  Going FullscreenDebug Message:  Preparing to change display settings.Debug Message:  Using hardware vertex processingDebug Message:  Using multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_4_SAMPLESDebug Message:  Attempting to create D3DDevice at resolution 1024 x 768, Windowed: 0, Multisample: 4Debug Message:  Game Resolution: 1024 x 768Debug Message:  Running fullscreen.Debug Message:  HAL (hw vp): ATI Radeon HD 3200 GraphicsDebug Message:  D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULTDebug Message:  Refresh rate: 60Debug 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:ffDebug Message:  Now FullscreenDebug Message:  Shell initialization completeDebug Message:  GalCiv2 is activated.Debug Message:  ***** Initializing Game *****Debug Message:  Timer Frequency is 0 da04a8Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\Galactic Civilizations II - Ultimate Edition\./Data/ShipTemplates/\*.shipcfgDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\owner\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\shiptemplates\*.shipcfgDebug Message:  Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE\Stardock\ObjectDesktop\DesktopXDebug Message:  Initializing sound card.Debug Message:  initailizing binkDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\Galactic Civilizations II - Ultimate Edition\DarkAvatar\Movies\techs\*.bikDebug Message:  No files found matching mask Movies\techs\*.bikDebug Message:  No files found matching mask Gfx\Tutorials\*.bikDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\owner\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Gfx\Movies\*.bikDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\owner\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\sfx\*.wavDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\owner\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Music\*.mp3Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\owner\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Event Music\*.mp3Debug 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/*.xmlDebug Message:  Clear data definitions.Debug Message:  Killing ship styles:Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\owner\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\shiptemplates\*.xmlDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\Galactic Civilizations II - Ultimate Edition./Data/English/\ShipStyles\*.xmlDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\owner\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\ShipStyles\*.xmlDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\Galactic Civilizations II - Ultimate Edition\DarkAvatar./Data/\FleetFormations\*.fleetDebug Message:  No files found matching mask ./Data/\FleetFormations\*.fleetDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\Galactic Civilizations II - Ultimate Edition\DarkAvatar\Gfx\Planets\C0*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask Gfx\Planets\C0*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/1SideN*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/1SideE*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/1SideS*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/1SideW*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/2SideN*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/2SideE*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/2SideS*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/2SideW*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/3SideN*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/3SideE*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/3SideS*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/3SideW*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/4SideN*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/4SideE*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/4SideS*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/4SideW*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\Galactic Civilizations II - Ultimate Edition\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/1SideN*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\Galactic Civilizations II - Ultimate Edition\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/1SideE*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\Galactic Civilizations II - Ultimate Edition\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/1SideS*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\Galactic Civilizations II - Ultimate Edition\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/1SideW*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\Galactic Civilizations II - Ultimate Edition\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/2SideN*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\Galactic Civilizations II - Ultimate Edition\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/2SideE*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\Galactic Civilizations II - Ultimate Edition\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/2SideS*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\Galactic Civilizations II - Ultimate Edition\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/2SideW*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\Galactic Civilizations II - Ultimate Edition\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/3SideN*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\Galactic Civilizations II - Ultimate Edition\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/3SideE*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\Galactic Civilizations II - Ultimate Edition\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/3SideS*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\Galactic Civilizations II - Ultimate Edition\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/3SideW*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\Galactic Civilizations II - Ultimate Edition\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/4SideN*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\Galactic Civilizations II - Ultimate Edition\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/4SideE*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\Galactic Civilizations II - Ultimate Edition\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/4SideS*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\Galactic Civilizations II - Ultimate Edition\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/4SideW*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\Galactic Civilizations II - Ultimate Edition\./Data/ShipTemplates/\*.shipcfgDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\owner\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\shiptemplates\*.shipcfgDebug Message:  Reading Star NamesDebug Message:  Reading Star Names... DoneDebug Message:  No files found matching mask ./Data/English/Tutorials/*.xmlDebug Message:  GalaxyWnd: Cannot find OBJID Scenaro_MoreDetails_FTextDebug Message:  GalaxyWnd: Cannot find OBJID Scenaro_Details_FormattedTextDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\Galactic Civilizations II - Ultimate Edition\Mods\Default\Data\CustomMaps\*.gc2mapDebug Message:  No files found matching mask ./Data/English/Scenarios/*.GC2ScenarioDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\Galactic Civilizations II - Ultimate Edition\Mods\Default\Data\Scenarios\*.gc2scenarioDebug Message:  CustomPersonalityWnd: Cannot find OBJID Personality_Special_TitleDebug Message:  CustomPersonalityWnd: Cannot find OBJID Personality_Special_Disctiption_Spinner_BackDebug Message:  CustomPersonalityWnd: Cannot find OBJID Personality_Special_Disctiption_TitleDebug Message:  Creating GalaxyDebug 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 LogDebug 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:  Star Frequency: 4  Max Num Stars: 320Debug Message:  Planet Frequency: 4  Max Num Planets: 1280Debug Message:  Galaxy Size Set: 22 x 22Debug Message:  Creating Random MapDebug Message:  Creating Random Map... 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Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Hm, there was an issue particular to scenarios but IIRC that was fixed in the current version (which yours is). Barring that you might try matching the game to your screen resolution, but if that does not help, please contact [email protected] so they can look into this with you.