Better, but no cigar
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I've gone to version 1.11. Game is much more stable, but still drops me to windows occasionally. Latest game ran fine in all ways for a while. Then I tried to talk to other races and was dropped to windows. I rebooted (clear memory), reloaded, and got the same result. I created a save game and could reliably produce the drop out. I played for a while, saved, and by trying to contact another race could get kicked out. I built up a Culture Base right by a home world to force contact. And I got dropped to windows again. So, ya'll still have work to do. But, much better.
Rylen
debug.err follows:
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Debug Message: Version v1.11 last updated on: Mon May 8 11:15:04 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 5/17/2006, 22:07:19
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: ANUBIS
Operating System: Windows 2000 Professional (5.0, Build 2195) Service Pack 4
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD
System Model: KM400-8235
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP, ~1.3GHz
Physical Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 191MB used, 2272MB available
Windows Dir: E:\WINNT
Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce3
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce3
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0200&SUBSYS_88221462&REV_A3
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Default Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution:
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.8198
Driver Date: 12/10/2005 00:06:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes
Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Vinyl AC'97 Audio (WAVE)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_70611462&REV_60
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: vinyl97.sys
Provider: VIA Technologies, Inc.
Driver Version: 6.14.0001.4070
Driver Date: 9/6/2004 00:01:56
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_NONMASKABLE
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (sw vp): NVIDIA GeForce3
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 string tables in E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods/*.str
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Gfx\*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Gfx\Race\*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\sfx\*.wav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Music\*.mp3
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\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: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Techs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\ShipComponents\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\ShipDefs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PlanetImprovements\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\TerrainColorSchemes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PlanetDescriptions\*.xml
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for PirateShip. ***
Debug Message: Found existing ship type with class name: Ranger
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. ***
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipclass
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Anomalies\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Events\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\UPIssues\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Invasion\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PoliticalParties\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\StarTypes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\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 E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Metaverse\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\temp\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Logos\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Portraits\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\*.sav
Debug Message: TitleWnd: Quit Button.
Debug Message: Posting WM_CLOSE message.
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 terminating normally
Rylen
debug.err follows:
=================
Debug Message: Version v1.11 last updated on: Mon May 8 11:15:04 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 5/17/2006, 22:07:19
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: ANUBIS
Operating System: Windows 2000 Professional (5.0, Build 2195) Service Pack 4
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD
System Model: KM400-8235
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP, ~1.3GHz
Physical Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 191MB used, 2272MB available
Windows Dir: E:\WINNT
Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce3
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce3
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0200&SUBSYS_88221462&REV_A3
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Default Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution:
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.8198
Driver Date: 12/10/2005 00:06:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes
Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Vinyl AC'97 Audio (WAVE)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_70611462&REV_60
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: vinyl97.sys
Provider: VIA Technologies, Inc.
Driver Version: 6.14.0001.4070
Driver Date: 9/6/2004 00:01:56
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_NONMASKABLE
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (sw vp): NVIDIA GeForce3
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 string tables in E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods/*.str
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Gfx\*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Gfx\Race\*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\sfx\*.wav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Music\*.mp3
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\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: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Techs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\ShipComponents\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\ShipDefs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PlanetImprovements\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\TerrainColorSchemes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PlanetDescriptions\*.xml
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for PirateShip. ***
Debug Message: Found existing ship type with class name: Ranger
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. ***
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipclass
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Anomalies\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Events\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\UPIssues\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Invasion\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PoliticalParties\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\StarTypes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\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 E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Metaverse\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\temp\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Logos\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Portraits\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\rylen\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\*.sav
Debug Message: TitleWnd: Quit Button.
Debug Message: Posting WM_CLOSE message.
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 terminating normally