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Tutorials?

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When i started playing Gal Civ 2 it gave me a message that my video cards MIGHT not be advanced enough. But when it began the opening cinematic played fine, so did the opening campaign. and when i start a new game it seems to work fine too.

But when i click on the tutorial part, the voice spekaing to me is messed up.

It keeps stopping and starting again. ITs extremely hard to try and listen too.

Anyone know why?
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Please go to C:\Program Files\Stardock\Totalgaming\GalCiv2 (or wherever you installed the game at), open the debug.err file you find there in notepad, and copy/paste the contents into a post here. This will give us some technical information that can help troubleshoot your problem.
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Debug Message: Version v1.0 last updated on: Mon Feb 6 12:52:05 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 7/25/2006, 21:33:18
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: P20
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: TOSHIBA
System Model: Satellite P20
BIOS: PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.20GHz (2 CPUs)
Physical Memory: 510MB RAM
Page File: 280MB used, 965MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: GeForce FX Go5200 (Omega 1.6693) (Q)
Manufacturer: NVIDIA (Omega 1.6693) (Q)
Chip Type: GeForce FX Go5200
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0324&SUBSYS_FF001179&REV_A1
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Default Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution:
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6693
Driver Date: 10/29/2004 16:50:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24D5&SUBSYS_FF001179&REV_02
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5210
Driver Date: 5/14/2003 13:44:06
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_4_SAMPLES
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (sw vp): GeForce FX Go5200 (Omega 1.6693) (Q)
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 be42d150
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: Set mouse.
Debug Message: Set update timer.
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Sevag\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\*.StarSystems
*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\Sevag\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipclass
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Sevag\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipcfg
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: CustomRaceWnd: Cannot find OBJID CustomRace_Description_Text
Debug Message: CustomRaceWnd: Cannot find OBJID CustomRace_Tab_Homeworld
Debug Message: Creating Galaxy
Debug Message: Set galaxy size.
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: Creating Random Map
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Stars
Debug Message: Number of Unplaced Stars: 0.
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Planets
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Anomalies
Debug Message: Num Anomalies: 42
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Resources
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Done
Debug Message: Creating Civs
Debug Message: Terran Alliance: Intellence -> 20
Debug Message: Drengin Empire: Intellence -> 20
Debug Message: Altarian Republic: Intellence -> 20
Debug Message: Arcean Empire: Intellence -> 20
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 = 9
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: OptionsWnd: Quit Btn
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
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
The other thing i've noticed is that some of the event videos like colonizing planets or meeting anomalies is also choppy.

So i figured i'd need to try updating my video card.

The Problem is i'm not the most knowledable about exactly what to search for.

I looked through some FAQ's i could find.

"ATI 9800 Pro"

is this something i can go and download or is it something innert in the computer.

In the past when updating, i sorta bumbled around what i thought was the correct Driver at the Nvidia site.
Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
hmmm... your computer is almost an exact replica of my old computer. I had a Nvidia GeForce 5200. Since this card works off AGP and not PCI express, the ATI Radeon 9600 Pro would be your best upgrade. To get a higher card you can find both Radeon and Nvidia that have AGP cards higher than 9600, but again now ur limited to the power supply unit (PSU) feeding both the CPU and The Graphics Card itself. If you are going to upgrade to the Radeon 9600, its about $50 or probably cheaper. All you do is uninstall your video drivers, turn off computer, look for the graphics card in the computer, take it out, plug in 9600, install software, enjoy! But anything higher, like the 9800 pro or the X300 SE will require a bigger power supply. Im baseing all the assumptions off the fact that your powersupply is small. If you have a bigger one by all means have fun.

Drivers for your GeForce 5200 search here: http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp

Good luck dealing with your troubles.
Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top
The video driver you have is close to 2 years old, and the audio driver you have is over 3 years old:

Card Name: GeForce FX Go5200 (Omega 1.6693) (Q)
Driver Date: 10/29/2004 16:50:00

Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
Driver Date: 5/14/2003 13:44:06

You should update those and see if that helps fix your issues.
Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Thanks, that sounds simple enough. It should fix a lot of my problems.

But how would I go about doing that?

Other than the Nvidia website, i have no idea where to search for.

man do i feel stupid...  
Reply #7 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Since you have a GeForce FX Go, I'm assuming you have a laptop? Maybe from Dell? nVidia should have the drivers for your video card. The sound card is on-board, so you want to go to your motherboard manufacturer (if it's a desktop). If it's a laptop, then go to the manufacturer you bought it from. Assuming it's Dell, they have a simple place to go to for drivers where you just put in the model information, or some other information and they'll link you to everything.
Reply #8 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Do like drawfour said.
It's sometimes better to look at your desktop/laptop manufacturer's website.

Or go on the Realtek website.
Or a simple search on the internet will lead you to this: Realtek AC Audio driver

(one time I will have to learn how to make links on this forum )

edit: oh.. so simple
Reply #9 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

I think that the Omega Drivers are probably the best ones for his laptop, because it's very similar to mine; he's using the latest drivers available.  I don't have much trouble with it, but I force it to run in hardware acceleration.

Just set these options under video in your prefs.ini:

NoPointSprites=1
GfxForceNoPointSprites=1

You may also have to turn off Anti-aliasing.