ZZ does this game ever NOT crash??

all kinds of problems please help

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OK I'm running DL v1.0 and before you get all worked up about updating the game, I tried it using impulse twice, both times the game wouldnt run anymore.  So now im stuck with a game that has all kinds of problems saving/loading.  Here is my most recent debug log.

 

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: 8/29/2008, 15:50:40
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: EMACHINE
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_qfe.070227-2300)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Gateway
System Model: T6536
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3800+,  MMX,  3DNow, ~2.4GHz
Physical Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 485MB used, 1973MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce 6600
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce 6600
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0141&SUBSYS_208219F1&REV_A2
Display Memory: 512.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Default Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution:
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.8391
Driver Date: 2/13/2006 23:05:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes
 
Display device 2:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY2
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce 6600
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce 6600
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0141&SUBSYS_208219F1&REV_A2
Display Memory: 512.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1280 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Default Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution:
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.8391
Driver Date: 2/13/2006 23:05:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes
 


Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Realtek HD Audio output
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0880&SUBSYS_1462C603&REV_1008
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5152
Driver Date: 9/13/2005 22:38:00
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_4_SAMPLES
Debug Message:  Game Resolution: 1024 x 768
Debug Message:  Running fullscreen.
Debug Message:  HAL (hw vp): NVIDIA GeForce 6600
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:  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\Owner\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:  Reading Star Names
Debug Message:  Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Dread Lords Campaign\*.sav
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Logos\*.sav
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Metaverse\*.sav
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\*.sav
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Portraits\*.sav
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.sav
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\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:  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
Debug Message:  Updating ZOC.

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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
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good luck with that.

Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

note: if you do have a legitimate copy of the game, you'll have to register your serial number before you can install updates. in that case you should email stardock instead of waiting for help on the forums. can't remember the email addy off the top of my head, support (at) stardock (dot) net, i think.

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Reply #3 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.
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That would be the cause of your 'update error'.

 

Driver Version: 6.14.0010.8391
Driver Date: 2/13/2006 23:05:00
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That would be the cause of your other problems.

Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Quoting dystopic, reply 2
note: if you do have a legitimate copy of the game, you'll have to register your serial number before you can install updates. in that case you should email stardock instead of waiting for help on the forums. can't remember the email addy off the top of my head, support (at) stardock (dot) net, i think.
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I have a legitemate copy thank you, bought it the day the game was originally released.  I did the update to DLv.15 and the game wouldnt even run.  Sigh Ill probably just have to plop down $$ and get the expansions just to get this game to work properly.

 

Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

I did the update to DLv.15 and the game wouldnt even run.
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Then you should post *that* debug.err. That way we can eliminate issues that have been long since fixed right off.

Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Sigh Ill probably just have to plop down $$ and get the expansions just to get this game to work properly.
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If you have a legit copy, then ploping down $$ for the expansions isn't needed to fix your problems (it wouldn't hurt to get them though hehe).  Email support@stardock.com with your issue to help get the serial number problem resolved.

As for the crashing, try updating those video drivers.  Try these suckers out and get back with us:

http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_175.19_whql.html

Reply #7 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

good spot Loup.  looks like it's an nVidia 6k series, too. it'll run, but that's a really old GPU and i wouldn't be surprised if it caused problems across the board.

Reply #8 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

it'll run, but that's a really old GPU
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So what's that make my geforce FX 5200? :|

And pndrev pointed out the old driver set first, I just gave a link.

Reply #9 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

I am running a 6 series card and have no problems with DL.

 

It may not just be the old driver, but the mismatched video resolutions as well.

Running  the desktop at a widescreen res of 1280x768 and the game at 1024x768 can cause problems too.

Reply #10 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

I used to run giga abundant all (challenging/tough) on DL 1.0-1.4 on the FX-5200 and went allright. Though it was slow as all shit but it worked.....a better card will help out those bigger games....the 7 series cards are real cheap now and good value for money...

Sorry back on topic now......

Reply #11 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

heh guess i'm just spoiled

Reply #12 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Thing is, GalCiv2 is more CPU intensive, than graphics.

I have a 2.8GHz Pentium D with 3GB of RAM, and a 6800GS PCIe video card with 256MB. Not the latest or fastest; it is 3 years old after all.

GalCiv2 is stable and fast. I have zero problems.

I can make the game crash, if I really try. All I have to do is destroy several hundred enemy ships, then invade 25-30 planets - in a single turn. (which is why I save the game often during such a turn)

 

popsursocks problem may be due to outdated drivers, or a bad download, or background processes that are running (always remember to exclude the GalCiv folders from your real-time virus scanning - both in Program Files and in My Documents), or using Impulse to update instead of Stardock Central, or the resolution mismatch, or simply that version 1.0 is buggy as all hell.

It is not due to a 6x series Nvidia card (or an FX-5200, for that matter). The 5200 is not DX9.0c compliant (9.0), but the 6x series is.

Reply #13 from Stardock Forums Top
Ahh Thank you Loup, the driver link was exactly what the doctor ordered!!