Updated the latest patch and now the game will not start!!

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I just updated the game yesterday and now I cannot load the game! Prior to the update everything ran OK. Even after the update it started and ran Ok, but now today I cannot even get in to the game. Everytime it loads the music comes on but the screen goes black and gives me an "out of range" error! Help some one tell me what the heck is going on!!!!!! Couple of things. First this download started automatically and didnt tell me it was a beta, I know this because I downloaded and installed this twice...first time I thought I might have had a corrupted file. but it is definately a buggy patch. There should be a big warning! second: I attempted to delete and download the entire initial game again this didnt work, so then I reset my puter back to an earlier restore point AND installed from dist rather than download and it continues to malfunction. I do have my debug sheet here it is: Debug Message: Version v1.1 BETA-2A last updated on: Thu Mar 30 21:37:53 2006 Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.********* System Info Time: 4/1/2006, 17:13:07 DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904) Machine Name: VINCES 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: To Be Filled By O.E.M. System Model: To Be Filled By O.E.M. BIOS: BIOS Date: 09/23/03 17:35:41 Ver: 08.00.09 Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 FX-51 Processor, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.2GHz Physical Memory: 2046MB RAM Page File: 451MB used, 3487MB available Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS Display Info Display device 1: Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1 Card Name: RADEON X850 Series Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc. Chip Type: ATI RADEON X850 PRO AGP (0x4B4B) DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz) Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4B4B&SUBSYS_03121002&REV_00 Display Memory: 256.0 MB Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz) Monitor Name: Default Monitor Monitor Max Resolution: Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6571 Driver Date: 8/30/2005 18:42:53 DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes Sound info Sound device 1: Description: SB X-Fi Audio [B400] Default Sound Playback: Yes Default Voice Playback: Yes Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0005&SUBSYS_00231102&REV_00 Manufacturer ID: 1 Product ID: 100 Driver Name: ctaud2k.sys Provider: Creative Driver Version: 5.12.0001.1144 Driver Date: 10/29/2005 19:16:24 Type: WDM Other Drivers: Acceleration Level: 3 Cap Flags: 0 Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0 Sound device 1: Description: Logitech USB Headset Default Sound Playback: No Default Voice Playback: No Hardware ID: USB\Vid_046d&Pid_0a01&Rev_1013&MI_00 Manufacturer ID: 65535 Product ID: 65535 Driver Name: usbaudio.sys Provider: Microsoft Driver Version: 5.01.2600.2180 Driver Date: 8/3/2004 23:07:56 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_6_SAMPLES Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1600 x 1200 Debug Message: Running fullscreen. Debug Message: HAL (hw vp): RADEON X850 Series 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: ***** Initializing Game ***** Debug Message: Timer Frequency is 0 369e99 Debug Message: Initializing sound card. Debug Message: initailizing bink Debug Message: No files found matching mask Movies\*.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\Vince Mullett\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Gfx\*.png Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince Mullett\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Gfx\Race\*.png Debug Message: No files found matching mask Music\*.mp3 Debug Message: No files found matching mask Event Music\*.mp3 Debug Message: No files found matching mask Sfx\*.wav 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: Clear data definitions. Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Techs\*.xml Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\ShipComponents\*.xml Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\ShipDefs\*.xml Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\*.StarSystems Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PlanetImprovements\*.xml Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\TerrainColorSchemes\*.xml Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PlanetDescriptions\*.xml *DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for PirateShip. *** *DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. *** Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipclass Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Anomalies\*.xml Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Events\*.xml Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\UPIssues\*.xml Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Invasion\*.xml Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PoliticalParties\*.xml Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\StarbaseModules\*.xml Debug Message: Reading Star Names Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done Debug Message: No files found matching mask ./Data/English/Tutorials/*.xml Debug Message: WM_CLOSE message received. Debug Message: GameUninitialize start Debug Message: Killing 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: 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: Clear data definitions. Debug Message: Killing Galaxy: Completed Debug Message: GameUninitialize end Debug Message: Device not cleared. 1 counts left. Debug Message: D3D not cleared. 1 counts left. Debug Message: Destroying Window. Debug Message: Main Shell Now I am no noobie or a programmer, but I have build a machine or two in my time. I know I have reasonable up to date drivers and I've tried rolling this game AND my puter back several times via several methods all to no avail. So how do I get my game re working (I was right in the midst of the campaign game and I wanna finish it :P
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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top
Well, without any debug.err and/or SmartException report, the devs will have lots of trouble to spot where the bug is.
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
The latest patch is a "beta" release, not an official patch. I noticed that my SD client offered to "update" my GC game with the BETA patch as well. Evidently, by default, the client is set to offer Beta material, though you can turn it off.


Stardock, this is just asking for trouble. I think many people are "updating" their games with the Beta material, thinking its a new official patch. Beta material should be clearly sequestered, and designated with a "download at your own risk" warning, and not availiable via any "program updates" menu.


Indeed, the "version" that was listed as availiable for update in the SD client was only designated with a "b" in the version number. Had I not been following the forums, I may not have understood the meaning of this. I personally dont think unofficial beta material should be availiable via the updater at all. People should have to go out of their way to download it from the site, if they want to mess with it.
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I'm having trouble with the beta patch as well. Some random crashes and slow performance. (just so you know its not a user error: computer tech for 8 yrs and I have a p4 2.8ghz w/ 1gb ram and a 9600pro)
I wish there were an easy way to restore to previous version. I'm seeing what I can do in that regards in stardock right now.

I agree on a previous note: they really shouldn't default the updates to betas
Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
BingJack, it says quite clearly during installation "This is a beta, and liable to have bugs as such. If you don't know what a beta is, DO NOT INSTALL THIS" while giving you the option. Someone in a similar thread said that you should be required to type it out, not just click yes. Damn microsoft and their enormous service agreements have made most people stop reading things, even if they are important.

Also, when will people EVER bother to search the forum before posting? There are hundreds of bug reports without SE debug.err files, and you can see what response they get. In fact, in the list right now, is a nearly identical problem. PLEASE put your bug reports up, it could be many reasons, Stardock aren't magical beings! (so they claim) Yet, you go "Bugs, fix, now!" without any real information.

All we can tell is, if it worked before, it isn't drivers. Other than that, all we can say is Beta is Beta.
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Sublifer, There is. You can reinstall 1.0x in the downloads section. Also, if you check your debug.err, as a computer tech, check what is doing the crash, and email that to stardock, tell them exactly how it's gone wrong.
Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
BingJack, it says quite clearly during installation "This is a beta, and liable to have bugs as such. If you don't know what a beta is, DO NOT INSTALL THIS" while giving you the option. Someone in a similar thread said that you should be required to type it out, not just click yes. Damn microsoft and their enormous service agreements have made most people stop reading things, even if they are important.

Also, when will people EVER bother to search the forum before posting? There are hundreds of bug reports without SE debug.err files, and you can see what response they get. In fact, in the list right now, is a nearly identical problem. PLEASE put your bug reports up, it could be many reasons, Stardock aren't magical beings! (so they claim) Yet, you go "Bugs, fix, now!" without any real information.



Yes, well, welcome to the mainstream. Brad said it well during a recent forum post...in some regards they are a victim of their own sucess. With the formerly much more focused demographic SD catered to, they could assume a certain level of saviness to all users. With the mainstream sucess of GC2 though, continuing to operate under this assumption is going to cause nothing but trouble. And wishing any differently isnt going to make it so.

Beta material belongs no where near an official automated game patcher utility.

Reply #7 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Beta material belongs no where near an official automated game patcher utility.


Whether you like it or not, it has to be on SDC. That's stardocks main way of getting updates out quickly and easily. You can disable beta by turning off the "Show pre-release version" button.

However, I admit that with the fact they have gone mainstream, it would be better if they turned the default off. I agree that it is, for people who aren't used to very frequent and free updates, a pain to see which is safe, which is buggy when the choices are things like 1.10(b2).110 as opposed to 1.0x2

If they switched the SDC option of alphas, betas and gammas to off as an automatic, you would need to know what this means and accept it to get the download. This would be a wise thing to do, and save people who don't know what they're getting into the stress of having their game crash for reasons seemingly unknown.
Reply #8 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Marcathonas, I'm a computer tech, but not a programmer... I can see "Debug error" messages but I can't tell what is relevant. Can you take a message like this : "Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for PirateShip" seriously?
I have redownloaded 1.0x but I don't have time to play and see if error came from beta version. Anywho... here's my error log for those interested.

Debug Message: Version v1.1 BETA-2A last updated on: Thu Mar 30 21:37:53 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 4/2/2006, 08:24:44
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: NEOKOMODO
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: To Be Filled By O.E.M.
System Model: To Be Filled By O.E.M.
BIOS: BIOS Date: 06/23/03 21:30:14 Ver: 08.00.09
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz (2 CPUs)
Physical Memory: 1022MB RAM
Page File: 318MB used, 2143MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: SAPPHIRE RADEON 9600 PRO ATLANTIS
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip Type: ATI RADEON 9600 Series AGP (0x4150)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4150&SUBSYS_7C19174B&REV_00
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor Name: SyncMaster 905DF(X)/955DF(X), SyncMaster Magic CD195A(P)
Monitor Max Resolution: 1792,1344
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6587
Driver Date: 11/22/2005 22:51:09
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_8086&DEV_24D5&SUBSYS_80F31043&REV_02
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: smwdm.sys
Provider: Analog Devices
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.3583
Driver Date: 4/24/2003 16:06:34
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0

Sound device 1:
Description: Modem #0 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: Going Fullscreen
Debug Message: Preparing to change display settings.
Debug Message: Using multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_4_SAMPLES
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (hw vp): SAPPHIRE RADEON 9600 PRO ATLANTIS
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 a6d077c0
Debug Message: Initializing sound card.
Debug Message: initailizing bink
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\sublifer.NEOKOMODO\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Gfx\*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\sublifer.NEOKOMODO\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Gfx\Race\*.png
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: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\sublifer.NEOKOMODO\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Techs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\sublifer.NEOKOMODO\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\ShipComponents\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\sublifer.NEOKOMODO\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\ShipDefs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\sublifer.NEOKOMODO\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\*.StarSystems
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\sublifer.NEOKOMODO\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\*.raceconfig
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\sublifer.NEOKOMODO\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PlanetImprovements\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\sublifer.NEOKOMODO\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\TerrainColorSchemes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\sublifer.NEOKOMODO\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PlanetDescriptions\*.xml
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for PirateShip. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. ***
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\sublifer.NEOKOMODO\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipclass
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\sublifer.NEOKOMODO\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Anomalies\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\sublifer.NEOKOMODO\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Events\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\sublifer.NEOKOMODO\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\UPIssues\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\sublifer.NEOKOMODO\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Invasion\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\sublifer.NEOKOMODO\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PoliticalParties\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\sublifer.NEOKOMODO\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\StarbaseModules\*.xml
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\sublifer.NEOKOMODO\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Dread Lords Campaign\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\sublifer.NEOKOMODO\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Logos\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\sublifer.NEOKOMODO\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Metaverse\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\sublifer.NEOKOMODO\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\sublifer.NEOKOMODO\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Portraits\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\sublifer.NEOKOMODO\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\sublifer.NEOKOMODO\My Documents\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: 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: Data Defs block size: 1273382
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 Galaxy
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: Loading Influence
Debug Message: Loading ENDGALAXYDATA
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 8
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Stacked_Logistics_Value
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID stacked_Fleet_More_Button
Debug Message: A* Path too long to calculate (23.086792). Aborting
Debug Message: Destroying ship Constructor M3-7 1175. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: Checking for Rebels
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: ForeignRelationsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Relations_Destabilize_Slider
Debug Message: ForeignRelationsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Relations_Destabilize_Scale
Debug Message: ForeignRelationsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Relations_Destabilize_Title
Debug Message: ForeignRelationsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Relations_Destabilize_Value
Debug Message: ForeignReportWnd: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Report_Race_Button_11
Debug Message: ForeignReportWnd: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Report_Race_Image_11
Debug Message: DomesticWnd: Cannot find OBJID Domestic_Government_Tab
Debug Message: DomesticWnd: Cannot find OBJID Domestic_Governor_Tab
Debug Message: DomesticWnd: Cannot find OBJID Domestic_Stats_Tab
Debug Message: DomesticWnd: Cannot find OBJID Domestic_Graphs_Tab
Debug Message: EconomicWnd: Cannot find OBJID Template_Button_Back
Debug Message: Destroying ship Influence Starbase 804. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: Checking for Rebels
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Torian Confederation (4): Researching: Planetary Invasion
Debug Message: Andians (16): Researching: Alliances
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: StarportWnd: Cannot find OBJID StarPort_Planet_Logo_Image
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: Checking for Rebels
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Destroying ship Constructor 1164. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: StarbaseDetailsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Starbase_Details_Disband_Button
Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: StarbaseDetailsWnd String Name: DisbandBtn
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M1-10 1177. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Toria IV
Debug Message: Destroying ship Constructor M2-10 1119. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Constructor M3-7 1171. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: Checking for Rebels
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Yearly Status Dialog
Debug Message: Yearly Status Dialog 8d
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Container_9
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Name_Title_9
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Portrait_9
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Logo_9
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Votes_Title_9
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Votes_Value_9
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Container_10
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Name_Title_10
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Portrait_10
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Logo_10
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Votes_Title_10
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Votes_Value_10
Debug Message: Terran Alliance (0): Researching: Shields III
Debug Message: Deleting previous save game.
Debug Message: About to auto save.
Debug Message: Save Game: About to save
Debug Message: Saving game C:\Documents and Settings\sublifer.NEOKOMODO\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\AutoSave.sav
Debug Message: Num Sectors Across: 12
Debug Message: Max num techs: 248
Debug Message: Total tech data size: 147504 Max tech size: 1891
Debug Message: Total improvement db size: 59838
Debug Message: Component defs data size: 239775
Debug Message: Total ship class data size: 227559 Max ship class data size: 889
Debug Message: Total Ship config data size: 42878 Max ship config data size: 7096
Debug Message: Total anomaly types data: 10380, Max anomaly type size: 692
Debug Message: Total random event data size: 31903 Max random event size: 1276
Debug Message: Total UP issue data size: 236940 Max UP issue size: 7180
Debug Message: Total resource type data size: 1600 Max resource type data size: 332
Debug Message: Total invasion tatic data size: 2790 Max invasion tactic data size: 476
Debug Message: Total starbase module data size: 304096 Max starbase module size: 3536
Debug Message: Total political party data size: 13576 Max political party size: 1697
Debug Message: Total planet types data size: 0 Max planet type size: 0
Debug Message: Total star type data size: 6896 Max star type size: 862
Debug Message: Game Object data: 16
Debug Message: Galaxy data: 14347
Debug Message: FOW data: 390308
Debug Message: ZOC data: 1292
Debug Message: Total Planet data size: 1752141 Max Planet data size: 6168
Debug Message: Total Star data size: 54696 Max Star data size: 424
Debug Message: Total Anomaly data size: 1392 Max Anomaly data size: 348
Debug Message: Total Space resource data size: 6040 Max space resource data size: 302
Debug Message: Total Civilization data size: 1746922 Max Civ data size: 102898
Debug Message: Total Colony data size: 23080 Max colony data size: 270
Debug Message: Total Rally point data size: 0 Max Rallypoint data size: 0
Debug Message: Total Ship data size: 274360 Max Ship Data size: 1480
Debug Message: Total Fleet data size: 0 Max Fleet Data size: 0
Debug Message: Save game finished.
Debug Message: Finished auto save.
Debug Message: ForeignStats: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Stats_Race_Button_11
Debug Message: ForeignStats: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Stats_Race_Image_11
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: Checking for Rebels
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Drath Legion (7): Researching: Laser II
Debug Message: Scottlingas (13): Researching: Superior Deflectors
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
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Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: SDesignWnd String Name: NoFilter
Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: SDesignWnd String Name: NoFilter
Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: SDesignWnd String Name: NoFilter
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Debug Message: Cannot find texture
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
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Debug Message: Save game finished.
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Debug Message: Cannot find texture
Debug Message: Cannot find texture
*DEBUG ERROR: ***FleetManagerWnd: Unknown edit field FleetMan_Stacked_List_Entry type: CustomListBoxEntry ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***FleetManagerWnd: Unknown edit field FleetMan_Fleet_List_Entry type: CustomListBoxEntry ***
Debug Message: FleetManagerWnd: Cannot find OBJID FleetMan_All_Shield_Image
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: Checking for Rebels
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Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
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Debug Message: Random Event: Checking for Rebels
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Debug Message: Deleting previous save game.
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Debug Message: Cannot find texture
Debug Message: Cannot find texture
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Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
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Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
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Debug Message: InvasionWnd: Cannot find OBJID Invasion_Left_Def_Value
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Debug Message: Our agents have just notified us that they have stolen information relating to the technology Stinger from the Drengin Empire. The information will be in the hands of our scientists and engineers before the end of the day, so that we may begin to utilize this information immediately.
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
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Debug Message: A* Path too long to calculate (40.521599). Aborting
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Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
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Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
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Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
*DEBUG ERROR: ***MinorRaceWnd: Unknown edit field Foreign_Minor_List_Entry type: CustomListEntry ***
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Debug Message: Destroying ship Scout Ship M0-11 144. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M1-10 351. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Troop Transport M1-10 483. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Troop Transport M1-10 1122. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Heavy Fighter M3-7 1475. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Heavy Fighter M3-12 1565. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: Checking for Rebels
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Altarian Republic (2): Researching: Deflectors
Debug Message: Carinoids (12): Researching: Stinger II
Debug Message: Destroying ship Thalan Fleet 8. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Freighter 365. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Troop Trans LR 1 1545. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Our agents have just notified us that they have stolen information relating to the technology Stinger II from the Arcean Empire. The information will be in the hands of our scientists and engineers before the end of the day, so that we may begin to utilize this information immediately.
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Reply #9 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Odd, I was hoping like hell you would either be able to figure it out or somehow had old drivers. Neither.
Impossible tech? errrr, Just done a complete search of my computer (and I mean COMPLETE, word for word in any and all possible files) and ImpossibleTech only shows the history of this page. No wonder it can't find it. Stardock are going to be needed with that matter by the looks of it.
Reply #10 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
The error with 'impossible tech' is also in my v1.0X.1'debug.err' and it works.
I also got it in 'GC2Ships.xml' under '..\Data\English\..'

PS: Windows XP does not search for text in files with unkown extensions - you have to tweak it first.
Reply #11 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Irritating, thought I did. Told it to search inside the file, did nothing. So, what might have caused the problem? Does the average debug.err contain that many could not find file errors?
Reply #12 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I've gotten a chance to play the 1.0x version that I've reinstalled from beta and now the game is worse. Granted, I haven't rebooted, but I wanted to post this first. When the game was launched, at the main menu, all buttons but 2nd are white with no words, the 2nd is all gray, anywho, I remembered where the load button was and had similar issues on load game screen, ie blank buttons, then tried to reload my saved game and the game crashed. It might have been a version conflict (played and started that game in beta) but that wouldn't explain the screwy menus. well, I'm gonna reboot and try again, if saved game won't work then I'll try to make a new one. Keep your fingers crossed. I may have to go back to the beta version.
Reply #13 from Stardock Forums Top
The latest patch is a "beta" release, not an official patch. I noticed that my SD client offered to "update" my GC game with the BETA patch as well. Evidently, by default, the client is set to offer Beta material, though you can turn it off.


BingJack, it says quite clearly during installation "This is a beta, and liable to have bugs as such. If you don't know what a beta is, DO NOT INSTALL THIS" while giving you the option

Well, it isn't the case if you update through SDC.
Reply #14 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Well, it isn't the case if you update through SDC.


Hang on, I got the Beta through the downlaod section. How are they different downloads though?

Granted, I haven't rebooted


You know the rules. Reboot first, then see if it works.
Reply #15 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I rebooted, most issues were gone but it still crashed when I tried to load that game... musta been a beta issue cuz I started a new game and have done fine so far.
Reply #16 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Couple of things.

First: This download started automatically when I logged on to SDC AND it didn't inform me that it was a beta, I know this because I downloaded and installed this thing twice...first time I thought I might have had a corrupted file. but it is definately a buggy patch. There should be a big warning!

second: I attempted to delete and download the entire initial game again this didnt work, so then I reset my puter back to an earlier restore point AND installed from disk rather than download and it still continues to malfunction.

I do have my debug sheet here it is:

Debug Message: Version v1.1 BETA-2A last updated on: Thu Mar 30 21:37:53 2006
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 4/1/2006, 17:13:07
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: VINCES
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: To Be Filled By O.E.M.
System Model: To Be Filled By O.E.M.
BIOS: BIOS Date: 09/23/03 17:35:41 Ver: 08.00.09
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 FX-51 Processor, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.2GHz
Physical Memory: 2046MB RAM
Page File: 451MB used, 3487MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: RADEON X850 Series
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip Type: ATI RADEON X850 PRO AGP (0x4B4B)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4B4B&SUBSYS_03121002&REV_00
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Default Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution:
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6571
Driver Date: 8/30/2005 18:42:53
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes

Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: SB X-Fi Audio [B400]
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0005&SUBSYS_00231102&REV_00
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: ctaud2k.sys
Provider: Creative
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.1144
Driver Date: 10/29/2005 19:16:24
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0

Sound device 1:
Description: Logitech USB Headset
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: USB\Vid_046d&Pid_0a01&Rev_1013&MI_00
Manufacturer ID: 65535
Product ID: 65535
Driver Name: usbaudio.sys
Provider: Microsoft
Driver Version: 5.01.2600.2180
Driver Date: 8/3/2004 23:07:56
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_6_SAMPLES
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1600 x 1200
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (hw vp): RADEON X850 Series
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: ***** Initializing Game *****
Debug Message: Timer Frequency is 0 369e99
Debug Message: Initializing sound card.
Debug Message: initailizing bink
Debug Message: No files found matching mask Movies\*.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\Vince \My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Gfx\*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince \My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Gfx\Race\*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask Music\*.mp3
Debug Message: No files found matching mask Event Music\*.mp3
Debug Message: No files found matching mask Sfx\*.wav
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: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince \My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Techs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince \My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\ShipComponents\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince \My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\ShipDefs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince \My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\*.StarSystems
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince \My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PlanetImprovements\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince \My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\TerrainColorSchemes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince \My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PlanetDescriptions\*.xml
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for PirateShip. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. ***
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince \My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipclass
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince \My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Anomalies\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince \My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Events\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince \My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\UPIssues\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince \My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Invasion\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PoliticalParties\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Vince \My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\StarbaseModules\*.xml
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: No files found matching mask ./Data/English/Tutorials/*.xml
Debug Message: WM_CLOSE message received.
Debug Message: GameUninitialize start
Debug Message: Killing 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: 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: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: Killing Galaxy: Completed
Debug Message: GameUninitialize end
Debug Message: Device not cleared. 1 counts left.
Debug Message: D3D not cleared. 1 counts left.
Debug Message: Destroying Window.
Debug Message: Main Shell

Now I am no noobie or a programmer, but I have build a machine or two in my time. I know I have reasonable up to date drivers and I've tried rolling this game AND my puter back several times via several methods all to no avail.

So how do I get my game re working (I was right in the midst of the campaign game and I wanna finish it
Reply #17 from Stardock Forums Top
Hang on, I got the Beta through the downlaod section. How are they different downloads though?

Well, the download from the site contains an installer. So there are some warning popups in it. But if you use SDC, it will donwload only the needed files and replace them accordingly. If you have enabled the pre-release versions, you can donwload the betas. But you have warning about with SDC only whan you enable the pre-release versions, not when a new beta is about to be downloaded
Reply #18 from Stardock Forums Top
second: I attempted to delete and download the entire initial game again this didnt work, so then I reset my puter back to an earlier restore point AND installed from disk rather than download and it still continues to malfunction.

Well, do you know that you can use SDC to uninstall GC2?

This download started automatically when I logged on to SDC AND it didn't inform me that it was a beta

Well, there are some settings in SDC to control that behavior. BTW, any beta is identified by small [b] in the version number
And if you don't wan the beta, you need to uncheck the prerelease version. And you should also enable archive on update. That way, getting previous versions will be easier
Reply #19 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
There is nothing posted in the download area or any kind of warning that popped up. Further there was nothing anywhere which explained what the (b) means. Only through this forum did the fact that it was a beta come to light! THERE NEEDS TO BE A BOLD WARNING ALL OVER THAT DURN DOWNLOAD FILE SO THAT PEOPLE KNOW.

however, all that is beside the point, which is of course what the heck did this monster of an update do to my machine and how can I get my game back up and running properly?

Oh and BTW I didnt purchase a pre release I purchased what I thought was a finished product, I just chose to download it from the sight rather than wait until the disk I ordered with it came in the mail.

As a final aside, I want to emphazise that the game ran perfectly fine after the initial download and install. It's only given me crap since I downloaded that infernal "unannounced" beta update.

So my original question still holds....what or how do I fix this thing????????????????????????

Please advise

MervDeMan
Reply #20 from Stardock Forums Top
Oh and BTW I didnt purchase a pre release I purchased what I thought was a finished product, I just chose to download it from the sight rather than wait until the disk I ordered with it came in the mail.

Well, Stardock policy is to release a finished product AND to improve it during a year free of charge based on the feedback of users.

So my original question still holds....what or how do I fix this thing

Have you tried to uncheck the "show pre-realease" version in SDC?

BTW, your debug.err file look horrible in your first post. It may be have been better to put it in another post.
Reply #21 from Stardock Forums Top
I attempted to delete and download the entire initial game again this didnt work,

Have you tried to uninstall through SDC?
Reply #22 from Stardock Forums Top
I am wondering, one user in another thread did have problem since the game did think there was 2 displays (he was using a docking station for his laptop). I see that the game saw 2 sound devices. I am wondering if it is the problem with the beta.

BTW, if it is the case and nobody else reported it, you can bet that you will have the problem with the non-beta 1.1 update. That is typically the kind of this that can be easily overlooked.
Reply #23 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I finally fixed the problem (at least I was able to get the game back up and running & see it running). It appears that somehow the game patch had installed in to a whole new and different directory from my initial download, and then as it went through the "system testing" settled on a display resolution of 1600 x 1280 since my Vid Card could handle that it promptly re-configured my game cfg file to that res. As it happens that resolution is beyond the range of my current monitor hence the "Beyond the range" message I was seeing. Once I rolled the game config resolution back to 1024 X 768 the game ran OK. (although I hasten to add that I did not play a full scenario and when I tried to run a saved file from the campaign I previously played it quickly crashed. Again though I guessing that's because its been updated to the 1.1 and Im running the 1.0 versions.

I wish to thank all of you who wrote in with your helpfull suggestions and those who explained the nuances of stardocks downloads and website workings.


Thanks and Happy Empire building