Game crahing mid-game

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So i recently got the galciv2 gold ed. which of course is DL and DA and also got TotA expansion. I installed it all at once and began playing DL. At first everything played well. I could play for four hours and everything worked fine. I can't remember if this started at the very beginning, but if I exit out of a game and at a later time try playing without shutting my system down, it freezes at the menu screen.

Nowadays, I can play for maybe an hour or two and seemingly randomly it will freeze. Graphics on my screen bug out a little and I have to force quit. Again, I can't just start it back up again or it'll freeze at the menu screen, instead i have to restart my system.

I got patch 1.4 (140X_102606) and updated Mobo and graphics drivers.

MY system:

q6600, evga8800gtx, 780i, 4x 2gb 1066+ transcend, XP x64

And I looked in my documents>my games>GC2DarkAvatar and didn't find any error files

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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Please open your debug.err file in notepad, and copy/paste the contents into a post here. This will give us some technical information that can help troubleshoot your problem. The location you'll find the debug.err in varies depending on which game you're playing:

Dread Lords: My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2
Dark Avatar: My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar
Twilight of the Arnor: My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor

Older versions may store the debug directly in the location the game is installed at.

Be sure to copy the debug immediately after the error occurs; if you start the game again, the debug will be erased and recreated for the new session.

Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Ah, It was in the installation directory. Here's also a screen shot of what I'm dealin with:

Debug Message:  Version v1.5 Dark Avatar last updated on: Mon Jan 15 15:09:22 2007
Debug Message:  Can't find TGN or GalCiv2 serial number.
Debug Message:  Checking DX Version.
Debug Message:  *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 3/31/2009, 16:34:19
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: DEATH
Operating System: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (5.2, Build 3790) Service Pack 2 (3790.srv03_sp2_gdr.080813-1204)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: NVIDIA
System Model: 132-CK-NF78
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU    Q6600  @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.4GHz
Physical Memory: 8190MB RAM
Page File: 1345MB used, 10507MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce 8800 GTX
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0191&SUBSYS_C8313842&REV_A2
Display Memory: 768.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0011.8208
Driver Date: 2/18/2009 14:44:00
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_0888&SUBSYS_10DE0175&REV_1001
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: RTKHDA64.SYS
Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5574
Driver Date: 2/26/2008 16:04:36
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_8_SAMPLES
Debug Message:  Game Resolution: 1680 x 1050
Debug Message:  Running fullscreen.
Debug Message:  HAL (hw vp): NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX
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 8f0d1800
Debug Message:  Initializing sound card.
Debug Message:  initailizing bink
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:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\Gfx\Movies\*.bik
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:  Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=0
Debug Message:  Popup Manager Update: Unhiding FullscreenBink
Debug Message:  Clear data definitions.
Debug Message:  Killing ship styles:
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\ShipStyles\*.xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask ./Data/\FleetFormations\*.fleet
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2Gfx\Planets\C0*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask Gfx\Planets\C0*.png
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:  Reading Star Names
Debug Message:  Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask ./Data/English/Tutorials/*.xml
Debug Message:  Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=1
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\Gfx\*.sav
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\Metaverse\*.sav
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\ships\*.sav
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\ShipStyles\*.sav
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\shiptemplates\*.sav
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\Story Logs\*.sav
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\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 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:  Data Defs block size: 2175621
Debug Message:  Clear data definitions.
Debug Message:  Killing ship styles:
Debug Message:  Loading TechDefs
Debug Message:  Max num techs: 273
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 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 AsteroidFields
Debug Message:  Loading AFMiningBases
Debug Message:  Loading Civs
Debug Message:  Loading Colonies
Debug Message:  Loading RallyPoints
Debug Message:  Loading Ships
Debug Message:  Loading Fleets
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message:  Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
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 = 9
Debug Message:  UIBeginGameHelper: New Game Started
Debug Message:  UIBeginGameHelper: Mods are Disabled
Debug Message:  Eval
Debug Message:  Eval
Debug Message:  Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=18
Debug Message:  Popup Manager Update: Unhiding QuarterlyWnd
Debug Message:  Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=14
Debug Message:  Game Screen: Setting mode to 2
Debug Message:  Popup Manager Update: Unhiding ResearchWnd
Debug Message:  Game Screen: Setting mode to 9
Debug Message:  Game Screen: Setting mode to 0
Debug Message:  Error flipping back buffer to primary buffer.
Debug Message:  Device lost

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