GETTING HELP for GalCiv II / Dark Avatar

As you said, Im running vista, so dont expect much. But here is the info. Running newest Nvidia drivers Running Vista Ultimate 64
English
8800GTX video card
Intel Core 2 Duo 6400
2 gig corsair xtreme ram (running both 2 and 4 gigs of ram, had to return one stick of ram so right now only 2 gigs, but it failed with both set ups)
My debugg file below . Debug Message: Version v1.50 Dark Avatar last updated on: Fri Feb 2 10:52:32 2007
Debug Message: Checking DX Version.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 2/7/2007, 14:48:23
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
Machine Name: MATT-PC
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Ultimate (6.0, Build 6000) (6000.vista_rtm.061101-2205)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: USTEK COMPUTER INC
System Model: P5W DH Deluxe
BIOS: BIOS Date: 12/08/06 15:42:38 Ver: 08.00.12
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6400 @ 2.13GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.1GHz
Physical Memory: 2046MB RAM
Page File: 1174MB used, 3151MB 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 MB
Current Display Mode: 1400 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution:
Driver Name: nvd3dum,nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2um,nvwgf2umx.dll
Driver Version: 7.15.0011.0059
Driver Date: 1/30/2007 22:49:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Headset Earphone (3- Logitech USB Headset)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: USB\VID_046D&PID_0A01&REV_1013&MI_00
Manufacturer ID: 65535
Product ID: 65535
Driver Name: USBAUDIO.sys
Provider: Microsoft
Driver Version: 6.00.6000.16386
Driver Date: 11/2/2006 04:43:41
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 1
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0

Sound device 1:
Description: Headphones (High Definition Audio Device)
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0882&SUBSYS_1043E601&REV_1001
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: HdAudio.sys
Provider: Microsoft
Driver Version: 6.00.5840.16387
Driver Date: 11/2/2006 00:28:10
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 1
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0

Sound device 1:
Description: Digital Output Device (SPDIF) (High Definition Audio Device)
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0882&SUBSYS_1043E601&REV_1001
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: HdAudio.sys
Provider: Microsoft
Driver Version: 6.00.5840.16387
Driver Date: 11/2/2006 00:28:10
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 1
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0

Sound device 1:
Description: Speakers (High Definition Audio Device)
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0882&SUBSYS_1043E601&REV_1001
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: HdAudio.sys
Provider: Microsoft
Driver Version: 6.00.5840.16387
Driver Date: 11/2/2006 00:28:10
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 multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_4_SAMPLES
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768
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 *****
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The flipping back buffer error is a known issue in nVidia's vista drivers. They're working on it and hope to have a new release soon, but we don't exactly when that will be.

I've got the AMD Dual-Core graphics issues--X2 3800+, with a 512MB GeForce 7600GS video card. Without the dual-core optimizer, I get the graphics issues...but with the dual-core optimizer, my system hangs at shut-down and I literally have to pull the plug to turn it off! HELP!

Have you tried just using the driver at the second-to-last download on this page instead?

For those with the nVidia issue. They have a new driver out that fixed the problem for me! Im now up and running just fine! Here is the link to the driver is you have windows vista, and an nVidia card.

http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvista_x64_100.64.html <---- 64 bit drivers

http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvista_x86_100.64.html <---- 32 bit drivers

Hope this helps!

I'm using Vista, my problem is that Stardock Central Registration Window doesn't work. I can register my Object Desktop serial number but I can't switch to a different page to register any games.

I believe that was an issue in older versions, but the latest one should work properly in Vista. Make sure you have the latest one, which you can get here.

Please Help me, Im getting seemingly random crashes in GC2 w/dark avatar. I bought this game a few days ago and it plays pefectly and then crashes seemingly randomly every 30 to 60 minutes. I am NOT doing the same thing every time but it seems that it crashes at the end of an AI turn. This crash is different than any crash I have ever seen in 10 years-the screen freezes for a few seconds and the computer turns OFF. This xp laptop computer is rock solid and has never crashed before. Here is a little info on the laptop and what I have done to address the problem: 3.4GHz - 1GB ram - over 3GB Virtual Memory-directx 9c installed and windows fully updated. Im Playing in full screen mode (1680x1050-32bit colors). I have updated the game files and installed the most recent video card driver that HP has available (x600 ATI raedon mobility 256mb card)-HPs date shows it is 9/06-here is the link if needed: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=228&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=1137817〈=en. I have the throttle framerate option checked and am not using any mods-and im running the English version. Thanks for any help and here are the contents of my debug.err:

Debug Message: Version v1.50x3 Dark Avatar last updated on: Mon Mar 12 18:37:34 2007

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With a laptop system, and the behavior you describe, it's very likely that your system is overheating. You may try running without using the extra CPU AI settings, and with the lowest resolution and video settings for a session and see if it lasts better. Finding a utility such as Motherboard Monitor (if it supports your chipset, if not, another program) that has an on-screen-temperature display that you can watch while you run the game would be very helpful in diagnosing the issue as well.

Thank you for the speedy reply and help. I had back surgery last week and have been playing in bed and suspected heat and airflow problems after reading the response. I will try a few tricks and if the problem persists I will repost. Thank you for your help and you can delete my post to make space for others who need it.

im having a problem with the game - i play for a few turns and it crashes on me - my debug.err file is as follows. i have no clue what that all means. probably would if i read it all but im a very lazy person and i probably still wouldnt be able to fix it... ive downloaded the latest video drivers etc checked my page file and browsed a great deal of forum entries regarding this issue...

should i uninstall and reload from the disk as this was an update from the demo?


oh yes "Wall of text crits you for 999,999,999,999"

Debug Message: Version v1.50x3 Dark Avatar last updated on: Mon Mar 12 18:37:34 2007
Debug Message: Checking DX Version.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 5/3/2007, 23:54:06
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: YOUR-ERDMFHMLP8
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Gateway
System Model: D915GAG_
BIOS: BIOS Date: 07/22/04 17:17:29 Ver: 08.00.10
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.20GHz (2 CPUs)
Physical Memory: 2046MB RAM
Page File: 310MB used, 3632MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce 7600 GS
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0392&SUBSYS_81F61043&REV_A1
Display Memory: 512.0 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: 6.14.0010.9371
Driver Date: 10/22/2006 12:22:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Realtek HD Audio rear output
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0880&SUBSYS_00000880&REV_0704
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5172
Driver Date: 9/23/2005 19:56:28
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0



Debug Message: *********END dxdiag info.*********
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Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1680 x 1050
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (hw vp): NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS
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 *****
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Debug Message: Initializing sound card.
Debug Message: initailizing bink
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Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\Gfx\Movies\*.bik
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\sfx\*.wav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\Music\*.mp3
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\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: 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\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\ShipStyles\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask ./Data/\FleetFormations\*.fleet
Debug Message: No files found matching mask Gfx\Planets\C0*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/1SideN*.png
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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\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\Dark Avatar\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\Gfx\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\Metaverse\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\ships\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\ShipStyles\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\shiptemplates\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\Story Logs\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\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: 2792358
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
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Debug Message: Loading InvasionTactics
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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: 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: Could not find ship config: S2_PirateShip.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Altarian Resistance Style.
Debug Message: Could not find ship config: S3_PirateShip.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Arcean Empire Style.
Debug Message: Could not find ship config: S6_PirateShip.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Dominion of Korx Style.
Debug Message: Could not find ship config: S7_PirateShip.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Drath Legion Style.
Debug Message: Could not find ship config: S13_PirateShip.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Dread Lords Style.
Debug Message: Could not find ship config: S1_PirateShip.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Drengin Empire Style.
Debug Message: Could not find ship config: S9_PirateShip.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Iconian Refuge Style.
Debug Message: Could not find ship config: S10_PirateShip.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Korath Clan Style.
Debug Message: Could not find ship config: S11_PirateShip.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Krynn Consulate Style.
Debug Message: Could not find ship config: Pirate_PirateShip.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Pirate Style.
Debug Message: Could not find ship config: S0_PirateShip.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Terran Alliance Style.
Debug Message: Could not find ship config: S8_PirateShip.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Thalan Empire Style.
Debug Message: Could not find ship config: S4_PirateShip.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Torian Confederation Style.
Debug Message: Could not find ship config: S5_PirateShip.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Yor Collective Style.
Debug Message: Could not find ship config: S2_Starbase.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Altarian Resistance Style.
Debug Message: Could not find ship config: S3_Starbase.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Arcean Empire Style.
Debug Message: Could not find ship config: S6_Starbase.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Dominion of Korx Style.
Debug Message: Could not find ship config: S7_Starbase.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Drath Legion Style.
Debug Message: Could not find ship config: S13_Starbase.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Dread Lords Style.
Debug Message: Could not find ship config: S1_Starbase.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Drengin Empire Style.
Debug Message: Could not find ship config: S9_Starbase.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Iconian Refuge Style.
Debug Message: Could not find ship config: S10_Starbase.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Korath Clan Style.
Debug Message: Could not find ship config: S11_Starbase.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Krynn Consulate Style.
Debug Message: Could not find ship config: Pirate_Starbase.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Pirate Style.
Debug Message: Could not find ship config: S0_Starbase.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Terran Alliance Style.
Debug Message: Could not find ship config: S8_Starbase.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Thalan Empire Style.
Debug Message: Could not find ship config: S4_Starbase.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Torian Confederation Style.
Debug Message: Could not find ship config: S5_Starbase.shipcfg. This core ship will not be available for style Yor Collective Style.
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=20
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding QuarterlyWnd
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=16
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: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: ***Creative ability gives 53 free research points***
Debug Message: ***Creative ability gives 300 free research points***
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=11
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding AlertWnd
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=13
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 9
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding PlanetWnd
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 0
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: ***Creative ability gives 53 free research points***
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: ***Creative ability gives 53 free research points***
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=11
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding AlertWnd
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=13
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 9
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding PlanetWnd
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Torian Colony Ship M27-5 6578. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: ***Creative ability gives 53 free research points***
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=11
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding AlertWnd
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=13
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 9
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding PlanetWnd
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 0
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=19
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding OptionsWnd
Debug Message: Save Game: About to save
Debug Message: Saving game C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\QuickSave.sav
Debug Message: Num Sectors Across: 18
Debug Message: Max num techs: 273
Debug Message: Total tech data size: 172423 Max tech size: 1927
Debug Message: Total improvement db size: 69616
Debug Message: Component defs data size: 708521
Debug Message: Total ship class data size: 172754 Max ship class data size: 1508
Debug Message: Total ship template class data size: 12641 Max ship class data size: 316
Debug Message: Total anomaly types data: 6868, Max anomaly type size: 341
Debug Message: Total random event data size: 45246 Max random event size: 1276
Debug Message: Total UP issue data size: 272840 Max UP issue size: 7180
Debug Message: Total resource type data size: 1600 Max resource type data size: 332
Debug Message: Total invasion tatic data size: 2789 Max invasion tactic data size: 476
Debug Message: Total starbase module data size: 35756 Max starbase module size: 467
Debug Message: Total political party data size: 13896 Max political party size: 1737
Debug Message: Total planet types data size: 0 Max planet type size: 0
Debug Message: Total star type data size: 6896 Max star type size: 862
Debug Message: Total asteroid field mining base module data size: 955 Max asteroid field mining base module size: 255
Debug Message: Total ship style data size: 9406 Max ship style size: 684
Debug Message: Saving: Game mode is normal.
Debug Message: Game Object data: 16
Debug Message: Galaxy data: 15098
Debug Message: FOW data: 602960
Debug Message: ZOC data: 5336
Debug Message: Total Planet data size: 3413361 Max Planet data size: 4092
Debug Message: Total Star data size: 129994 Max Star data size: 350
Debug Message: Total Anomaly data size: 0 Max Anomaly data size: 0
Debug Message: Total Space resource data size: 7890 Max space resource data size: 263
Debug Message: Total Asteroid Field data size: 35123 Max Asteroid Field data size: 441
Debug Message: Total Asteroid Field Mining Base data size: 36518 Max Asteroid Field Mining Base data size: 487
Debug Message: Total Civilization data size: 2438028 Max Civ data size: 96033
Debug Message: Total Colony data size: 127598 Max colony data size: 294
Debug Message: Total Rally point data size: 7331 Max Rallypoint data size: 262
Debug Message: Total Ship data size: 452831 Max Ship Data size: 1457
Debug Message: Total Fleet data size: 123222 Max Fleet Data size: 4621
Debug Message: Save game finished.
Debug Message: Destroying ship Dark Yor Constructor M28-4 7669. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: ***Creative ability gives 56 free research points***
Debug Message: Election
Debug Message: Vegans senate and their party in control is 0
Debug Message: Federalists running for re-election...
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Destroying ship Torian Constructor M27-10 7121. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Yor Colony Ship M27-5 4945. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Carinoids Constructor M23-2 3188. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: ***Creative ability gives 56 free research points***
Debug Message: ***Creative ability gives 300 free research points***
Debug Message: Election
Debug Message: Sanderons senate and their party in control is 0
Debug Message: Federalists running for re-election...
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: Native Culture
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: ***Creative ability gives 56 free research points***
Debug Message: ***Creative ability gives 300 free research points***
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=11
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding AlertWnd
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=13
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 9
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding PlanetWnd
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 0
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: ***Creative ability gives 56 free research points***
Debug Message: ***Creative ability gives 300 free research points***
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Destroying ship Scottlingas Constructor M23-2 4373. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: ***Creative ability gives 56 free research points***
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=10
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding MessageBoxWnd
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=11
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding AlertWnd
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=13
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 9
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding PlanetWnd
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 0
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: ***Creative ability gives 56 free research points***
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=29
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding ElectionWnd
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=18
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Container_9
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Name_Title_9
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Portrait_9
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Logo_9
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Votes_Title_9
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Votes_Value_9
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Container_10
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Name_Title_10
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Portrait_10
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Logo_10
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Votes_Title_10
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Votes_Value_10
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Container_11
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Name_Title_11
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Portrait_11
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Logo_11
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Votes_Title_11
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Votes_Value_11
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Container_12
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Name_Title_12
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Portrait_12
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Logo_12
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Votes_Title_12
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Votes_Value_12
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding UnitedPlanetsWnd
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 11
Debug Message: EconomicWnd: Cannot find OBJID Template_Button_Back
Debug Message: DomesticEspionageWnd: Cannot find OBJID Espionage_Slider_Title
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 0
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=19
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding OptionsWnd
Debug Message: Save Game: About to save
Debug Message: Saving game C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\QuickSave.sav
Debug Message: Num Sectors Across: 18
Debug Message: Max num techs: 273
Debug Message: Total tech data size: 172423 Max tech size: 1927
Debug Message: Total improvement db size: 69616
Debug Message: Component defs data size: 708521
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Debug Message: Total ship template class data size: 12641 Max ship class data size: 316
Debug Message: Total anomaly types data: 6868, Max anomaly type size: 341
Debug Message: Total random event data size: 45246 Max random event size: 1276
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Debug Message: Total resource type data size: 1600 Max resource type data size: 332
Debug Message: Total invasion tatic data size: 2789 Max invasion tactic data size: 476
Debug Message: Total starbase module data size: 35756 Max starbase module size: 467
Debug Message: Total political party data size: 13896 Max political party size: 1737
Debug Message: Total planet types data size: 0 Max planet type size: 0
Debug Message: Total star type data size: 6896 Max star type size: 862
Debug Message: Total asteroid field mining base module data size: 955 Max asteroid field mining base module size: 255
Debug Message: Total ship style data size: 9406 Max ship style size: 684
Debug Message: Saving: Game mode is normal.
Debug Message: Game Object data: 16
Debug Message: Galaxy data: 15098
Debug Message: FOW data: 602984
Debug Message: ZOC data: 5348
Debug Message: Total Planet data size: 3417143 Max Planet data size: 4133
Debug Message: Total Star data size: 129994 Max Star data size: 350
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Debug Message: Total Space resource data size: 7890 Max space resource data size: 263
Debug Message: Total Asteroid Field data size: 35123 Max Asteroid Field data size: 441
Debug Message: Total Asteroid Field Mining Base data size: 37005 Max Asteroid Field Mining Base data size: 487
Debug Message: Total Civilization data size: 2441252 Max Civ data size: 98136
Debug Message: Total Colony data size: 127932 Max colony data size: 294
Debug Message: Total Rally point data size: 7331 Max Rallypoint data size: 262
Debug Message: Total Ship data size: 456602 Max Ship Data size: 1457
Debug Message: Total Fleet data size: 123222 Max Fleet Data size: 4621
Debug Message: Save game finished.
Debug Message: Destroying ship Yor Heavy Fighter M23-2 3572. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Octavia V
Debug Message: Destroying ship Jessuins Heavy Fighter M25-6 3529. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Jessuins I
Debug Message: Destroying ship Scottlingas Constructor M10-5 2478. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: ***Creative ability gives 56 free research points***
Debug Message: Election
Debug Message: Vegans senate and their party in control is 0
Debug Message: Federalists running for re-election...
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=38
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding AchievementWnd
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: AI Report: Negative Attack from Base result
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=11
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding AlertWnd
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=13
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 9
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding PlanetWnd
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 0
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=21
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding QuickProjectWnd
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 7
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 0
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 6
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 7
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 0
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=21
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding QuickProjectWnd
Debug Message: AI Report: Negative Attack from Base result
Debug Message: Destroying ship Torian Colony Ship M27-2 7661. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Torian Constructor M28-4 7676. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: ***Creative ability gives 56 free research points***
Debug Message: AI Report: Negative Attack from Base result
Debug Message: Deleting previous save game.
Debug Message: About to auto save.
Debug Message: Save Game: About to save
Debug Message: Saving game C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GC2DarkAvatar\AutoSave.sav
Debug Message: Num Sectors Across: 18
Debug Message: Max num techs: 273
Debug Message: Total tech data size: 172423 Max tech size: 1927
Debug Message: Total improvement db size: 69616
Debug Message: Component defs data size: 708787
Debug Message: Total ship class data size: 156334 Max ship class data size: 1508
Debug Message: Total ship template class data size: 12641 Max ship class data size: 316
Debug Message: Total anomaly types data: 6868, Max anomaly type size: 341
Debug Message: Total random event data size: 45246 Max random event size: 1276
Debug Message: Total UP issue data size: 272840 Max UP issue size: 7180
Debug Message: Total resource type data size: 1600 Max resource type data size: 332
Debug Message: Total invasion tatic data size: 2789 Max invasion tactic data size: 476
Debug Message: Total starbase module data size: 35756 Max starbase module size: 467
Debug Message: Total political party data size: 13896 Max political party size: 1737
Debug Message: Total planet types data size: 0 Max planet type size: 0
Debug Message: Total star type data size: 6896 Max star type size: 862
Debug Message: Total asteroid field mining base module data size: 955 Max asteroid field mining base module size: 255
Debug Message: Total ship style data size: 9406 Max ship style size: 684
Debug Message: Saving: Game mode is normal.
Debug Message: Game Object data: 16
Debug Message: Galaxy data: 15098
Debug Message: FOW data: 602996
Debug Message: ZOC data: 5360
Debug Message: Total Planet data size: 3417701 Max Planet data size: 4133
Debug Message: Total Star data size: 129994 Max Star data size: 350
Debug Message: Total Anomaly data size: 0 Max Anomaly data size: 0
Debug Message: Total Space resource data size: 7890 Max space resource data size: 263
Debug Message: Total Asteroid Field data size: 35123 Max Asteroid Field data size: 441
Debug Message: Total Asteroid Field Mining Base data size: 37492 Max Asteroid Field Mining Base data size: 487
Debug Message: Total Civilization data size: 2439614 Max Civ data size: 96464
Debug Message: Total Colony data size: 128186 Max colony data size: 294
Debug Message: Total Rally point data size: 7331 Max Rallypoint data size: 262
Debug Message: Total Ship data size: 455128 Max Ship Data size: 1457
Debug Message: Total Fleet data size: 123222 Max Fleet Data size: 4621
Debug Message: Save game finished.
Debug Message: Finished auto save.
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: AI Report: Negative Attack from Base result
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=11
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding AlertWnd
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=13
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 9
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding PlanetWnd
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 0
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=11
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding AlertWnd
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=13
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 9
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding PlanetWnd
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 0
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=8
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding StarbaseWnd
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 7
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 0
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 6
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 7
Debug Message: Game Screen: Setting mode to 0
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Updating window with ID=21
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding QuickProjectWnd
Debug Message: Destroying ship Korath Heavy Fighter M24-7 3578. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Cheli V
Debug Message: Destroying ship Akilians Frigate M25-5 3513. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Akilians V
Debug Message: AI Report: Negative Attack from Base result
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: ***Creative ability gives 56 free research points***
Debug Message: AI Report: Negative Attack from Base result
Debug Message: Eval
Debug Message: AI Report: Negative Attack from Base result

Forgotenpast, try the 1.6 beta patch posted here and see if it resolves your issue.

OS: XP Pro, SP 2
Language: English
V card: RAEDON 1600 x Pro
CPU: 4400+ AMD Dual Core
Memory: 1 Gig
I am not running Dark Avatar. I am running Dread Lords.

Debug Message: Version v1.0X.2 last updated on: Tue Mar 7 15:02:59 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 5/20/2007, 11:29:11
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: CPU
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: NVIDIA
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: )Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4400+, MMX, 3DNow (2 CPUs), ~2.2GHz
Physical Memory: 1022MB RAM
Page File: 316MB used, 2143MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: RADEON X1600 Series
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip Type: ATI display adapter (0x71C2)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_71C2&SUBSYS_23421002&REV_00
Display Memory: 512.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6587
Driver Date: 12/11/2005 21:41:03
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_10DE&DEV_0059&SUBSYS_1B511019&REV_A2
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.6240
Driver Date: 4/25/2007 16:20:48
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): RADEON X1600 Series
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULT
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 75
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 83cf4940
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: Error flipping back buffer to primary buffer.
Debug Message: Device lost
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\The Overlord\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\The Overlord\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Dread Lords Campaign\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\The Overlord\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Logos\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\The Overlord\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Metaverse\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\The Overlord\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\The Overlord\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Portraits\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\The Overlord\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\The Overlord\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 Custom Map
Debug Message: Loading Data Defs
Debug Message: Data Defs block size: 1032461
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 Galaxy
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 Influence
Debug Message: Loading ENDGALAXYDATA
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 7
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Stacked_Logistics_Value
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID stacked_Fleet_More_Button
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
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. 2 counts left.
Debug Message: D3D not cleared. 1 counts left.
Debug Message: Destroying Window.
Debug Message: Main Shell terminating normally

I assume that is from my last game played, which was five minutes ago, and for approximately two.

What happened: Playing normally, etc. etc., but whenever I enter the shipyard, the ships spin super fast. The planets do too whenever I enter them.
And often, whenever I drag the screen, it throws me off into some unknown sector number, like 233475-2383712. And it starts to jitter, and all I see is the background nebula.
Framterate throttle is on.

Planets and ships spinning out of control is most generally due to the use of an Athlon 64 x2 CPU without updated CPU drivers. If this the case with your machine, download and install the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual Core Processor Driver for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 Version (x86 and x64 exe) file found at the bottom of this page.

I'd also strongly recommend updating to the latest version of the game.

What OS? Win XP Home Edition
Is it English? It is
What video card do you have? Asus nvidia fx 5700le
What kind of CPU do you have? celeron 2.4 ghz
How much memory you have? 1G (2 x 0.5 G)
Your Debug.err? included below
not runing Dark Avatar


Debug Message: Version v1.5 last updated on: Thu Jan 11 13:39:19 2007
Debug Message: GalCiv2 is activated.
Debug Message: Checking DX Version.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 5/27/2007, 02:28:01
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: YAZA
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: Bulgarian)
System Manufacturer: AOPEN_
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: )Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.40GHz
Physical Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 332MB used, 2130MB available
Windows Dir: D:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700LE
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce FX 5700LE
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0343&SUBSYS_81A21043&REV_A1
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.9371
Driver Date: 10/22/2006 13:22:00
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_1039&DEV_7012&SUBSYS_01CEA0A0&REV_A0
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.6240
Driver Date: 4/25/2007 16:20:48
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): NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700LE
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULT
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 75
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 D:\Documents and Settings\Yavor.YAZA\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Documents and Settings\Yavor.YAZA\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipcfg
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done

every thing seams to be fine yet when I start the game and choose any of the options e.g. new game, campaign, options ... it gets there and crashes out of the game almost immediately. My guess is it is something with the video card. before it crashes i see small flickering dots apearing randomly on the screen.

the only previous instance of behaviour like this is when i tried to run some verry old disney games for may kid (windows 95 stuff) so i did not pay attention. but I want to play this game badly

please help!

please some one help!

it's 3 days since i bought the game and i'm itching to play!

i have also send an e-mail to [email protected] with my latest crash report

if this is not the right place to post this please advise me!

Your driver and video settings seem ok. The only potential issue I can see is if it doesn't like the Bulgarian regional settings--you might try setting that to US English in control panel->regional settings.

Tanks for the tip but it changes nothing. I just get more of the same. I've been playng arround with the settings and something odd i notice is that unchecking the fullscreen box in the video options doesn't have any effect. The game always launches in fullscreen.

Below is the debug file from the latest crash. Besides the changed regional settings now i'm also running the latest beta nvidia driver for the video in attempt to solve my problem.

I'm begining to get desperate. I went as far as to format the smaller drive I have, did a clean windows install and still the game crashes on me instantly or after 5 minutes of play.

My main suspect remains the video card. When I move the cursor arround in game sometimes there are snow flakes the sise of a pixel appearing randomly just before the crash. And also the fullscreen issue. I have an old ATI Radeon 9200 with just 64mb on it laing arround. Do you thing I should try that?




Debug Message: Version v1.5 last updated on: Thu Jan 11 13:39:19 2007
Debug Message: GalCiv2 is activated.
Debug Message: Checking DX Version.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 5/29/2007, 22:47:59
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: YAZA
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: AOPEN_
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: )Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.40GHz
Physical Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 192MB used, 2270MB available
Windows Dir: D:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700LE
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce FX 5700LE
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0343&SUBSYS_81A21043&REV_A1
Display Memory: 256.0 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: 6.14.0010.9381
Driver Date: 11/17/2006 17:29:00
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_1039&DEV_7012&SUBSYS_01CEA0A0&REV_A0
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.6240
Driver Date: 4/25/2007 16:20:48
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_NONE
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768
Debug Message: Running in windowed mode.
Debug Message: HAL (sw vp): NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700LE
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 32
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: 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 D:\Documents and Settings\Yavor.YAZA\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Documents and Settings\Yavor.YAZA\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipcfg
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: Creating 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: Loading custom map: ./Data/English/Campaigns\An Unexpected Visitor.gc2map (0 x 38230431)
Debug Message: Num Anomalies: 7
Debug Message: Setting Game Options
Debug Message: Creating Civs
Debug Message: Terran Alliance: Intellence -> 40
Debug Message: Drengin Empire: Intellence -> 40
Debug Message: Altarian Republic: Intellence -> 95
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 = 0
Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: New Campaign Game Started: Dread Lords Campaign
Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: Mods are Disabled

That sounds like video artifacting, indicating that your GPU is severly overheating. And that could certainly cause a crash.

Give the Radeon a shot, and see if it improves things.

OK so it's not the video card. I installed the Radeon and loaded the latest drivers on to my clean windows install and it was exactly the same. The game crashed to desktop almost immediately after the main menu screen. Any way with my normal setup I'm able to run and play normaly Tiberium wars wich is harder on graphics (i think). It can't be the GPU overheating also as I ran some stability tests for several hours with no errors at all.

Any suggestions?

Can you post a debug.err from trying it with the Radeon?

I've been away for a while but...

in the mean time nothing's changed. I pluged the radeon again today to genarate error report and here it is:

Debug Message: Version v1.5 last updated on: Thu Jan 11 13:39:19 2007
Debug Message: GalCiv2 is activated.
Debug Message: Checking DX Version.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 6/14/2007, 16:33:50
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: YAZA-RUISFAPL5H
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: AOPEN_
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: )Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.40GHz
Physical Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 247MB used, 2216MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: RADEON 9200 SERIES
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip Type: RADEON 9250/9200 Series AGP (0x5961)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_5961&SUBSYS_40181458&REV_01
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6614
Driver Date: 5/3/2006 19:51:00
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_1039&DEV_7012&SUBSYS_01CEA0A0&REV_A0
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.6240
Driver Date: 4/25/2007 16:20:48
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_NONE
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768
Debug Message: Running in windowed mode.
Debug Message: HAL (sw vp): RADEON 9200 SERIES
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 32
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 files found matching mask Movies\*.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 Music\*.mp3
Debug Message: No files found matching mask Event Music\*.mp3
Debug Message: No files found matching mask Sfx\*.wav
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\Yavor\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Yavor\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.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:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\CustomMaps\*.gc2map
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Scenarios\*.gc2scenario

I also found a minor updaete of the game at Stardock, so I ainstalled it and ran the game on both setups (with the Radeon and the Geforce). It just keeps crashing. The above error file is of the updated game.

I ran the Smart exeption and sent the resulting report to the mail posted in this forum and also to the one it generates. While I was away I got a reply:

Quote

"Have you tried re-installing? Judging by where it's crashing, it looks like you may be missing files. Before you try re-installing, though, go to the directory where you installed GalCiv2 and double click on the GalCiv2.exe to run it right out of the folder. If it doesn't crash then, it's something to do with the shortcut and you don't need to re-install."

As is evident I already tryed both suggestions.

It cannot be a bad download also, as I downloaded the game twice. Once for my normal windows install and again for the clean istall. Both times using the Stardock client.

I have not given up hope that there's a solution. There must be one.

Just a thought here, but try using the 'disable point sprites' option in the game's video settings and see if that helps.

Unfortunately its all the same.