GRAPHICS FAILURE
please help me. I'm losing hair.
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Oh Man I am so frustrated with this crappy game so far. I have not been able to see the ship graphics since I bought the game earlier today, so for the last 7 hours I have been reading the horribly unorganized forums, and attempting to find out what to do.
SO
I have:
Updated all graphics drivers
Installed DX 9.0c
Updated to 1.2
Re-installed the game
updated to 1.2 again
seen that Beta 1.3 "MIGHT" fix my problem
installed SDC to get the beta
Clicked UPDATE on the stupid game listed
AND STILL it says I am running 1.2
If I was an angry person, I would have an ulcer right now, and I am quickly regertting the 40$ I just spent.
I need help and I need it soon.
Debug Message: Version v1.2 last updated on: Mon Jun 12 18:04:26 2006
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 8/30/2006, 01:21:53
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: NOBODYUNO
Operating System: Windows 2000 Professional (5.0, Build 2195) Service Pack 4
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer INC.
System Model: A7N8X-X
BIOS: Phoenix-Award BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 3000+, ~2.1GHz
Physical Memory: 1536MB RAM
Page File: 219MB used, 1934MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINNT
Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0282&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A1
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.9131
Driver Date: 6/1/2006 17:22:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes
Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: SB Live! Audio [D000]
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0002&SUBSYS_80611102&REV_07
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: ctaud2k.sys
Provider: Creative
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0252
Driver Date: 7/19/2002 11:47:52
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: Preparing to change display settings.
Debug Message: Using multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_NONMASKABLE
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768
Debug Message: Running in windowed mode.
Debug Message: HAL (sw vp): NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_IMMEDIATE
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 0
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: Border size reported as 6 by 25
Debug Message: RGB in format 6:6:6, Masks reported as ff0000:ff00:ff
Debug Message: Now windowed.
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 D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default/Data/*.str
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Movies\*.bik
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Movies\techs\*.bik
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Gfx\*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Gfx\Race\*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\sfx\*.wav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Music\*.mp3
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\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: * Collectors Edition *
Debug Message: Set mouse.
Debug Message: Set update timer.
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\*.xml
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Techs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\ShipComponents\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\ShipDefs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask \\Webmonster\e$\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Gfx\Planets\C0*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\PlanetImprovements\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\TerrainColorSchemes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\PlanetDescriptions\*.xml
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for PirateShip. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. ***
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Anomalies\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Events\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\UPIssues\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Invasions\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\PoliticalParties\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\StarTypes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\StarbaseModules\*.xml
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: No files found matching mask \\Webmonster\e$\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Logos\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask \\Webmonster\e$\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Metaverse\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask \\Webmonster\e$\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask \\Webmonster\e$\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Portraits\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask \\Webmonster\e$\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask \\Webmonster\e$\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: 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: 4 x 4
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 = 10
Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: New Game Started
Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: Mods are Enabled
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Stacked_Logistics_Value
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID stacked_Fleet_More_Button
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: 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: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: Killing Galaxy: Completed
Debug Message: WorkAreaBack.png not cleared 1 counts left.
Debug Message: GameUninitialize end
Debug Message: Device not cleared. 4 counts left.
Debug Message: D3D not cleared. 1 counts left.
Debug Message: Destroying Window.
Debug Message: Main Shell terminating normally
Of course now that i read this errorlog I think i see the problem how do i fix it?
SO
I have:
Updated all graphics drivers
Installed DX 9.0c
Updated to 1.2
Re-installed the game
updated to 1.2 again
seen that Beta 1.3 "MIGHT" fix my problem
installed SDC to get the beta
Clicked UPDATE on the stupid game listed
AND STILL it says I am running 1.2
If I was an angry person, I would have an ulcer right now, and I am quickly regertting the 40$ I just spent.
I need help and I need it soon.
Debug Message: Version v1.2 last updated on: Mon Jun 12 18:04:26 2006
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 8/30/2006, 01:21:53
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: NOBODYUNO
Operating System: Windows 2000 Professional (5.0, Build 2195) Service Pack 4
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer INC.
System Model: A7N8X-X
BIOS: Phoenix-Award BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 3000+, ~2.1GHz
Physical Memory: 1536MB RAM
Page File: 219MB used, 1934MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINNT
Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0282&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A1
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.9131
Driver Date: 6/1/2006 17:22:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes
Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: SB Live! Audio [D000]
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0002&SUBSYS_80611102&REV_07
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: ctaud2k.sys
Provider: Creative
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0252
Driver Date: 7/19/2002 11:47:52
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: Preparing to change display settings.
Debug Message: Using multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_NONMASKABLE
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768
Debug Message: Running in windowed mode.
Debug Message: HAL (sw vp): NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_IMMEDIATE
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 0
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: Border size reported as 6 by 25
Debug Message: RGB in format 6:6:6, Masks reported as ff0000:ff00:ff
Debug Message: Now windowed.
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 D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default/Data/*.str
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Movies\*.bik
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Movies\techs\*.bik
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Gfx\*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Gfx\Race\*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\sfx\*.wav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Music\*.mp3
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\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: * Collectors Edition *
Debug Message: Set mouse.
Debug Message: Set update timer.
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\*.xml
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Techs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\ShipComponents\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\ShipDefs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask \\Webmonster\e$\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Gfx\Planets\C0*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\PlanetImprovements\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\TerrainColorSchemes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\PlanetDescriptions\*.xml
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for PirateShip. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. ***
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Anomalies\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Events\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\UPIssues\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Invasions\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\PoliticalParties\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\StarTypes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\StarbaseModules\*.xml
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: No files found matching mask \\Webmonster\e$\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Logos\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask \\Webmonster\e$\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Metaverse\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask \\Webmonster\e$\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask \\Webmonster\e$\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Portraits\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask \\Webmonster\e$\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask \\Webmonster\e$\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: 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: 4 x 4
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 = 10
Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: New Game Started
Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: Mods are Enabled
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Stacked_Logistics_Value
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID stacked_Fleet_More_Button
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: 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: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: Killing Galaxy: Completed
Debug Message: WorkAreaBack.png not cleared 1 counts left.
Debug Message: GameUninitialize end
Debug Message: Device not cleared. 4 counts left.
Debug Message: D3D not cleared. 1 counts left.
Debug Message: Destroying Window.
Debug Message: Main Shell terminating normally
Of course now that i read this errorlog I think i see the problem how do i fix it?
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for PirateShip. ***

