After several turn game freezes completely and needs a hard reboot

Game keeps kicking me out

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Hi there, Another try to get the debug file posted, hope I can make it happen this time. Debug Message: Version v1.2 last updated on: Mon Jun 12 18:04:26 2006 Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.********* System Info Time: 6/21/2006, 20:40:56 DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904) Machine Name: SMITS-GSW7LOLTC Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519) Languages: Dutch (Regional Setting: Dutch) System Manufacturer: NVIDIA Corporation. System Model: nFORCE-MCP BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2100+, MMX, 3DNow, ~1.7GHz Physical Memory: 1024MB RAM Page File: 228MB used, 2232MB available Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS Display Info Display device 1: Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1 Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4600 Manufacturer: NVIDIA Chip Type: GeForce4 Ti 4600 DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0250&SUBSYS_800B1043&REV_A2 Display Memory: 128.0 MB Current Display Mode: 1280 x 960 (32 bit) (85Hz) Monitor Name: Philips Brilliance 109P (109P2) Monitor Max Resolution: 1920,1440 Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll Driver Version: 6.14.0010.8421 Driver Date: 3/9/2006 15:29:00 DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes Sound info Sound device 1: Description: NVIDIA® nForce(TM) Audio Default Sound Playback: Yes Default Voice Playback: Yes Hardware ID: *NFORCE Manufacturer ID: 1 Product ID: 100 Driver Name: nvapu.sys Provider: NVIDIA Corporation Driver Version: 5.10.2849.0000 Driver Date: 5/17/2002 11:01:00 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 GeForce4 Ti 4600 Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULT Debug Message: Refresh rate: 85 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: 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: * Collectors Edition * Debug Message: Set mouse. Debug Message: Set update timer. Debug Message: Clear data definitions. *DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for PirateShip. *** *DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. *** Debug Message: Reading Star Names Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\CustomMaps\*.gc2map Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Scenarios\*.gc2scenario Debug Message: CustomRaceWnd: Cannot find OBJID CustomRace_Tab_Homeworld Debug Message: Creating 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: 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: Galaxy Size Set: 12 x 12 Debug Message: Creating Random Map Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Stars Debug Message: Number of Unplaced Stars: 0. Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Planets Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet *************** Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet *************** Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Anomalies Debug Message: Num Anomalies: 217 Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Resources Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Done Debug Message: Setting Game Options Debug Message: Creating Civs Debug Message: Drengin Empire: Intellence -> 30 Debug Message: Altarian Republic: Intellence -> 30 Debug Message: Torian Confederation: Intellence -> 30 Debug Message: Yor Collective: Intellence -> 30 Debug Message: Creating Civs... Done Debug Message: Updating ZOC. Debug Message: Updating ZOC. Debug Message: Galaxy Create... Done Debug Message: UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 0 Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: New Game Started Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: Mods are Disabled Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Stacked_Logistics_Value Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID stacked_Fleet_More_Button 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: Destroying ship Drengin Empire Colony. Orbiting: 0 Debug Message: Destroying ship Altarian Republic Colony. Orbiting: 0 Debug Message: Destroying ship Torian Confederation Colony. Orbiting: 0 Debug Message: Destroying ship Yor Collective Colony. Orbiting: 0 Debug Message: Updating ZOC. Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Drengin Empire (1): Researching: Xeno Research Debug Message: Altarian Republic (2): Researching: Galactic Warfare Debug Message: Torian Confederation (4): Researching: Xeno Research Debug Message: Yor Collective (5): Researching: Xeno Research Debug Message: Carinoids (12): Researching: Galactic Warfare Debug Message: Jessuins (14): Researching: Galactic Warfare Debug Message: Dark Yor (17): Researching: Galactic Warfare Debug Message: Pirates! (26): Researching: Galactic Warfare Debug Message: Destroying ship Terran Alliance Colony. Orbiting: 0 Debug Message: Updating ZOC. Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Random Event: End 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\Smits\Mijn documenten\My Games\GalCiv2\AutoSave.sav Debug Message: Num Sectors Across: 12 Debug Message: Saving: Game mode is normal. Debug Message: Save game finished. Debug Message: Finished auto save. Debug Message: Drengin Empire (1): Researching: Planetary Improvements Debug Message: Jessuins (14): Researching: Space Militarization Debug Message: Dark Yor (17): Researching: Space Militarization Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Yor Collective (5): Researching: Planetary Improvements Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Altarian Republic (2): Researching: Space Militarization Debug Message: Carinoids (12): Researching: Space Militarization Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Random Event: End 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\Smits\Mijn documenten\My Games\GalCiv2\AutoSave.sav Debug Message: Num Sectors Across: 12 Debug Message: Saving: Game mode is normal. Debug Message: Save game finished. Debug Message: Finished auto save. Debug Message: Torian Confederation (4): Researching: Space Militarization Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Jessuins (14): Researching: Starship Defenses Debug Message: Dark Yor (17): Researching: Starship Defenses Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Yearly Status Dialog Debug Message: Yearly Status Dialog 0a Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Random Event: End 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\Smits\Mijn documenten\My Games\GalCiv2\AutoSave.sav Debug Message: Num Sectors Across: 12 Debug Message: Saving: Game mode is normal. Debug Message: Save game finished. Debug Message: Finished auto save. Debug Message: Carinoids (12): Researching: Space Weapons Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Jessuins (14): Researching: Xeno Communications Debug Message: Dark Yor (17): Researching: Space Weapons Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Drengin Empire (1): Researching: Space Militarization Debug Message: Altarian Republic (2): Researching: Xeno Research Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Jessuins (14): Researching: Space Weapons Debug Message: Random Event: End 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\Smits\Mijn documenten\My Games\GalCiv2\AutoSave.sav Debug Message: Num Sectors Across: 12 Debug Message: Saving: Game mode is normal. Debug Message: Save game finished. Debug Message: Finished auto save. Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Altarian Republic (2): Researching: Advanced Computing Debug Message: Torian Confederation (4): Researching: Starship Defenses Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship 10. Orbiting: 0 Debug Message: Updating ZOC. Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Drengin Empire (1): Researching: Starship Defenses Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Yearly Status Dialog Debug Message: Yearly Status Dialog 3 Debug Message: Yearly Status Dialog 3a Debug Message: Random Event: End 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\Smits\Mijn documenten\My Games\GalCiv2\AutoSave.sav Debug Message: Num Sectors Across: 12 Debug Message: Saving: Game mode is normal. Debug Message: Save game finished. Debug Message: Finished auto save. Debug Message: Yor Collective (5): Researching: Space Militarization Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Drengin Empire (1): Researching: New Propulsion Techniques Debug Message: Random Event: End 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\Smits\Mijn documenten\My Games\GalCiv2\AutoSave.sav Debug Message: Num Sectors Across: 12 Debug Message: Saving: Game mode is normal. Debug Message: Save game finished. Debug Message: Finished auto save. Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Dark Yor (17): Researching: Xeno Communications Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Drengin Empire (1): Researching: Armor Theory Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Torian Confederation (4): Researching: Basic Logistics Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Dark Yor (17): Researching: Universal Translator Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship 12. Orbiting: 0 Debug Message: Updating ZOC. Debug Message: Random Event: End 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\Smits\Mijn documenten\My Games\GalCiv2\AutoSave.sav Debug Message: Num Sectors Across: 12 Debug Message: Saving: Game mode is normal. Debug Message: Save game finished. Debug Message: Finished auto save. Debug Message: Yor Collective (5): Researching: New Propulsion Techniques Debug Message: Jessuins (14): Researching: Universal Translator Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Yearly Status Dialog Debug Message: Yearly Status Dialog default Debug Message: Dark Yor (17): Researching: Missile Weapon Theory Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Carinoids (12): Researching: Starship Defenses Debug Message: Jessuins (14): Researching: Missile Weapon Theory Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Yor Collective (5): Researching: Space Weapons Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship 16. Orbiting: 0 Debug Message: Updating ZOC. Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Altarian Republic (2): Researching: Planetary Improvements Debug Message: Random Event: End 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\Smits\Mijn documenten\My Games\GalCiv2\AutoSave.sav Debug Message: Num Sectors Across: 12 Debug Message: Saving: Game mode is normal. Debug Message: Save game finished. Debug Message: Finished auto save. Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship 17. Orbiting: 0 Debug Message: Updating ZOC. Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Carinoids (12): Researching: Xeno Communications Debug Message: Updating ZOC. Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Drengin Empire (1): Researching: Ion Drive Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Dark Yor (17): Researching: Stinger Debug Message: Random Event: End 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\Smits\Mijn documenten\My Games\GalCiv2\AutoSave.sav Debug Message: Num Sectors Across: 12 Debug Message: Saving: Game mode is normal. Debug Message: Save game finished. Debug Message: Finished auto save. Debug Message: Carinoids (12): Researching: Universal Translator Debug Message: Jessuins (14): Researching: Stinger Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Carinoids (12): Researching: Missile Weapon Theory Debug Message: Random Event: End Debug Message: Yearly Status Dialog Debug Message: Yearly Status Dialog 8d Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship 20. Orbiting: 0 Debug Message: Updating ZOC. Debug Message: Random Event: End I installed a new driver for the videocard and for the mainboard/soundcard (which is onboard). Still I think you all are going to say that I have an ancient Stone Age audio driver, however I have not been able to find a more recent one to install. Suggestions of any kind are dearly appreciated. Thanks.
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Can you install SmartException (available through StardockCentral under "FreeStuff")? This should get an address for where this crash is happening, though a hard lockup may be harder to track down.

When it does happen, send the crash report to gc2bugs@stardock.com...hopefully we can get to the bottom of your problem.

Thanks!

Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
By crash report you mean the debug file located in the galciv2 folder??
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
BoogieBac, I'm having the same problem with the game locking up but SmartException doesn't catch anything. I can do a reload from last save and it runs fine for a while before locking up again.
Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I have also been having this problem since day one. I have gone through all the fixes recommened by CariElf in this forum message https://forums.galciv2.com/?ForumID=274&AID=112709#922531.

I have continued to upgrade to the newest version of GalCiv2. I have the newest video and sound drivers. Yet I am still plagued by a hard system freeze every time I try to play the game. Smart Exception doesn't capture any information, since the system completely locks up.

I have been on the forum for the past month complaining about my problem and I have yet to hear from anybody that works for Stardock.

Mike
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Hi there,

Lockup happend again, so hereby the debug.err.

Debug Message: Version v1.2 last updated on: Mon Jun 12 18:04:26 2006
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 6/24/2006, 16:47:23
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: SMITS-GSW7LOLTC
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Languages: Dutch (Regional Setting: Dutch)
System Manufacturer: NVIDIA Corporation.
System Model: nFORCE-MCP
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2100+, MMX, 3DNow, ~1.7GHz
Physical Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 226MB used, 2235MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4600
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce4 Ti 4600
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0250&SUBSYS_800B1043&REV_A2
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1280 x 960 (32 bit) (85Hz)
Monitor Name: Philips Brilliance 109P (109P2)
Monitor Max Resolution: 1920,1440
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.8421
Driver Date: 3/9/2006 15:29:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: NVIDIA(R) nForce(TM) Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: NFORCE_VAD
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: nvapu.sys
Provider: NVIDIA Corporation
Driver Version: 6.14.0462.0000
Driver Date: 4/13/2005 12:34:02
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 GeForce4 Ti 4600
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULT
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 85
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: 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: * Collectors Edition *
Debug Message: Set mouse.
Debug Message: Set update timer.
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for PirateShip. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. ***
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Smits\Mijn documenten\My Games\GalCiv2\Dread Lords Campaign\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Smits\Mijn documenten\My Games\GalCiv2\Logos\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Smits\Mijn documenten\My Games\GalCiv2\Metaverse\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Smits\Mijn documenten\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Smits\Mijn documenten\My Games\GalCiv2\Portraits\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Smits\Mijn documenten\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Smits\Mijn documenten\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: 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: 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: Game mode is normal.
Debug Message: Loading Galaxy
Debug Message: Sectors across: 18 x 18
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 Turn Event Log
Debug Message: Loading ENDGALAXYDATA
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 0
Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: New Game Started
Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: Mods are Disabled
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Stacked_Logistics_Value
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID stacked_Fleet_More_Button
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: End

Hope there can be done something about it soon.

Regards
Rudolf
Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I'm the OP of the referenced post. I note that this gentleman also has an nForce board. Are we getting any nearer to identifying the issue here?
Reply #7 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Try running the game at your desktop resolution. If you need to, edit the Prefs.ini file that is located in your My Documents\Games\GalCiv2 folder to get the correct resolution.

It may also have something to do with your language setting of Dutch.
Reply #8 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Also, turn off anti-aliasing completely. Some drivers don't handle the 1x anti-aliasing too well.  Also, if you edit your prefs.ini and add these lines under video, it will force your game to use hardware acceleration:

NoPointSprites=1
GfxForceNoPointSprites=1

That might help.

 

Reply #9 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Also, you have a better chance of getting a response to problems like this if you e-mail support@stardock.com. 

 

Reply #10 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I'm running an nForce 4 Ultra for AMD with a GeForce 7900 GT. Game is very stable. I would check my background processes. Could be a process not playing nice with GC2. Personally, I run a little auto-start reminder utility I have to shut off before playing. It crashes the game when it tries to pop up a message.

Places to look;

Registry: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Run

Start menu -> Programs -> Administrative Tools -> Services

Start menu - Startup

Software makers love to install little utility programs with automatic startup. They either install them as services, put them in the Run registry key, or stick them in Start menu -> Startup. I have yet to find one that really needed to be there. But, just to be safe, export the ones in the Run key so you can restore them in the off chance your computer has some kind of special startup program it needs. Otherwise, be careful with Regedit, you can disable your computer if you accidentally delete the wrong thing. Most services will work fine when set to manual startup, but not all. Print the list to identify all the automatic ones so you can change them back if there's a problem. Check your event log for system errors after any changes.

Personally, my computer has around 15 services on automatic startup. I have no startup programs in in the Run key and only a couple necessities in Start menu -> Startup.
Reply #11 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
If noone tests the beta in german it will still have the same bugs when the final patch gets released
Reply #12 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
wow nice i posted in another thread and i got to this thread wtf