Twilight of the Arnor constantly CTDs! Help!

Help!

Twilight of the Arnor constantly CTD's. We're talking every 3-4 turns, if I'm lucky. I have 2GB of physical RAM, 6GB of virtual RAM, new video drivers, updated Windows Vista, etc. This is ridiculous and completely unplayable. Here's my debug.err.

Please help

Debug Message:  Version v1.96 Twilight of the Arnor last updated on: Tue Jun 24 17:37:47 2008
Debug Message:  Could not query reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE\Stardock\ComponentManager\Drengin.net value named Serial No
Debug Message:  Checking DX Version.
Debug Message:  *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 8/9/2008, 12:05:33
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
Machine Name: PC010
Operating System: Windows Vistaâ„¢ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.080425-1930)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Inspiron 1720                   
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A08
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU     T8300  @ 2.40GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.4GHz
Physical Memory: 3070MB RAM
Page File: 1162MB used, 5173MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce 8600M GT
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0407&SUBSYS_01F21028&REV_A1
Display Memory: 1521 MB
Current Display Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution:
Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll,nvwgf2um.dll
Driver Version: 7.15.0011.7766
Driver Date: 6/25/2008 17:24:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes
 


Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Speakers / Headphones (SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_8384&DEV_76A0&SUBSYS_102801F2&REV_1002
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: stwrt.sys
Provider: SigmaTel
Driver Version: 6.10.5614.0000
Driver Date: 1/1/2008 21:37:18
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 1
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
 
Sound device 1:
Description: Digital Output Device (SPDIF Out) (SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC)
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_8384&DEV_76A0&SUBSYS_102801F2&REV_1002
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: stwrt.sys
Provider: SigmaTel
Driver Version: 6.10.5614.0000
Driver Date: 1/1/2008 21:37:18
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 1
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 hardware vertex processing
Debug Message:  Using multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_4_SAMPLES
Debug Message:  Attempting to create D3DDevice at resolution 1280 x 768, Windowed: 0, Multisample: 4
Debug Message:  Game Resolution: 1280 x 768
Debug Message:  Running fullscreen.
Debug Message:  HAL (hw vp): NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
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:  GalCiv2 is activated.
Debug Message:  ***** Initializing Game *****
Debug Message:  Timer Frequency is 0 da7a64
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\./Data/ShipTemplates/\*.shipcfg
Debug Message:  Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE\Stardock\ObjectDesktop\DesktopX
Debug Message:  Initializing sound card.
Debug Message:  initailizing bink
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\Movies\techs\*.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:\Users\Jason\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Gfx\Movies\*.bik
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Jason\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\sfx\*.wav
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Jason\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Music\*.mp3
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Jason\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\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:  No files found matching mask ./Data/*.xml
Debug Message:  Clear data definitions.
Debug Message:  Killing ship styles:
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2./Data/English/\ShipStyles\*.xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Jason\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\ShipStyles\*.xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar./Data/\FleetFormations\*.fleet
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask ./Data/\FleetFormations\*.fleet
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\Gfx\Planets\C0*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask Gfx\Planets\C0*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Jason\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\*.raceconfigxml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/1SideN*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/1SideE*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/1SideS*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/1SideW*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/2SideN*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/2SideE*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/2SideS*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/2SideW*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/3SideN*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/3SideE*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/3SideS*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/3SideW*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/4SideN*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/4SideE*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/4SideS*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/4SideW*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/1SideN*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/1SideE*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/1SideS*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/1SideW*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/2SideN*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/2SideE*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/2SideS*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/2SideW*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/3SideN*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/3SideE*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/3SideS*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/3SideW*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/4SideN*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/4SideE*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/4SideS*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/4SideW*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\./Data/ShipTemplates/\*.shipcfg
Debug Message:  Reading Star Names
Debug Message:  Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask ./Data/English/Tutorials/*.xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Jason\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Backup\*.sav
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Jason\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\CustomMaps\*.sav
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Jason\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Dark Avatar\*.sav
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Jason\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Gfx\*.sav
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Jason\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Metaverse\*.sav
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Jason\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\SandboxGames\*.sav
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Jason\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\ships\*.sav
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Jason\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\ShipStyles\*.sav
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Jason\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\shiptemplates\*.sav
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Jason\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\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 asteroid fields.
Debug Message:  Killing asteroid field mining bases.
Debug Message:  Killing space resources.
Debug Message:  Killing ascension crystals.
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 Campaign Data
Debug Message:  Loading Scenario Data
Debug Message:  Loading Custom Map
Debug Message:  Loading Data Defs
Debug Message:  Clear data definitions.
Debug Message:  Killing ship styles:
Debug Message:  Loading TechDefs
Debug Message:  Max num techs: 523
Debug Message:  Loading ImprovementDB
Debug Message:  Loading Component Defs
Debug Message:  Loading ShipTypes
Debug Message:  Loading ShipTemplates
Debug Message:  Loading ParsedHardpoints
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 AFMBModules
Debug Message:  Loading ShipStyles
Debug Message:  Loading TechTrees
Debug Message:  Loading TechTreeDefs
Debug Message:  Loading Game
Debug Message:  Loading: Game mode is campaign.
Debug Message:  Loading Galaxy
Debug Message:  Game started in version v1.96 Twilight of the Arnor
Debug Message:  Sectors across: 3 x 3
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 AscensionCrystals
Debug Message:  Loading AsteroidFields
Debug Message:  Loading AFMiningBases
Debug Message:  Loading Civs
Debug Message:  Loading player civ Terran Alliance
Debug Message:  Loaded Civ Yor Collective who has intelligence 40
Debug Message:  Loaded Civ Pirates who has intelligence 1
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 Treaties
Debug Message:  Loading ENDGALAXYDATA
Debug Message:  Updating ZOC.
Debug Message:  UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 0
Debug Message:  UIBeginGameHelper: New Campaign Game Started: Twilight of the Arnor
Debug Message:  UIBeginGameHelper: Mods are Disabled
Debug Message:  Random Event: End
Debug Message:  Save Game: About to save
Debug Message:  Saving game C:\Users\Jason\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Twilight of the Arnor\AutoSave.tmp
Debug Message:  Num Sectors Across: 3
Debug Message:  Saving: Game mode is campaign.
Debug Message:  Number of ships: 57, Number of Fleets: 9
Debug Message:  Save game finished.
Debug Message:  Destroying ship Constructor 1129. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message:  ***Attacker Yor Collective has courage bonus 0
***Defender Terran Alliance has courage bonus 0.
Debug Error:  Ship (Economy Starbase 42) is in a fleet, but fleet with ID=80 not found.
Debug Message:  Destroying ship Yor Heavy Fighter M4 v4 1042. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message:  Destroying ship Yor Heavy Fighter M4 v4 1115. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message:  Destroying ship Yor Fleet 74. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message:  Destroying ship Economy Starbase 42. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message:  Updating ZOC.
Debug Message:  Random Event: End
Debug Message:  Save Game: About to save
Debug Message:  Saving game C:\Users\Jason\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Twilight of the Arnor\AutoSave.tmp
Debug Message:  Num Sectors Across: 3
Debug Message:  Saving: Game mode is campaign.
Debug Message:  Number of ships: 57, Number of Fleets: 8
Debug Message:  Save game finished.
Debug Message:  ***Attacker Yor Collective has courage bonus 0
***Defender Terran Alliance has courage bonus 0.
Debug Error:  Ship (Mining Starbase 68) is in a fleet, but fleet with ID=81 not found.
Debug Message:  Destroying ship Mining Starbase 68. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message:  Destroying ship Mining Starbase 68. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message:  Updating ZOC.
Debug Message:  Random Event: End
Debug Message:  Save Game: About to save
Debug Message:  Saving game C:\Users\Jason\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Twilight of the Arnor\AutoSave.tmp
Debug Message:  Num Sectors Across: 3
Debug Message:  Saving: Game mode is campaign.
Debug Message:  Number of ships: 57, Number of Fleets: 8
Debug Message:  Save game finished.
Debug Message:  Random Event: End
Debug Message:  Save Game: About to save
Debug Message:  Saving game C:\Users\Jason\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Twilight of the Arnor\AutoSave.tmp
Debug Message:  Num Sectors Across: 3
Debug Message:  Saving: Game mode is campaign.
Debug Message:  Number of ships: 59, Number of Fleets: 8
Debug Message:  Save game finished.
Debug Message:  Destroying ship Constructor 1214. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message:  Destroying ship Constructor 1212. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message:  ***Attacker Yor Collective has courage bonus 0
***Defender Terran Alliance has courage bonus 0.
Debug Error:  Ship (Influence Starbase 87) is in a fleet, but fleet with ID=82 not found.
Debug Message:  Destroying ship Yor Heavy Fighter M4 v4 1040. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message:  Destroying ship Yor Heavy Fighter M4 v4 959. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message:  Destroying ship Yor Heavy Fighter M4 v4 1114. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message:  Destroying ship Yor Fleet 73. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message:  Destroying ship Influence Starbase 87. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message:  Updating ZOC.
Debug Message:  Random Event: End
Debug Message:  Save Game: About to save
Debug Message:  Saving game C:\Users\Jason\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Twilight of the Arnor\AutoSave.tmp
Debug Message:  Num Sectors Across: 3
Debug Message:  Saving: Game mode is campaign.
Debug Message:  Number of ships: 57, Number of Fleets: 7
Debug Message:  Save game finished.
Debug Message:  Random Event: End
Debug Message:  Save Game: About to save
Debug Message:  Saving game C:\Users\Jason\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Twilight of the Arnor\AutoSave.tmp
Debug Message:  Num Sectors Across: 3
Debug Message:  Saving: Game mode is campaign.
Debug Message:  Number of ships: 58, Number of Fleets: 7
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Thanks for the info, at least I know Im not going crazy...just yet. I just downloaded DA and TOA and now my game crashes after about 20 or so turns. -OH JOY!  OK, so  I am starting to go a little crazy. Been working to get this game going for 3 months now. New power supply - $275.00, New video card - $150.00, video card was bad - NEW card another $55.00 for upgraded card. Computer diagnostic $65.00. New add-on packs $50.00. Same problems....PRICELESS!

I have roughly the same exact setup as you and this is what Im getting. It looks like from your debug report and from my experiance that the problem lies somewhere in the auto-save function. I cant swear to it but I think that when the game tries to save ...it crashes. looking at  your report, at the bottom it looks like the game crashed before completing it auto-save. The one above it obviously did. But, there is no "Save game finished" message at the end on the last one.