Unplayable speeds and crashes on capable system

Please help

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Hi, I just purchased and downloaded Political Machine 2008, only to find that the game would crash every time I tried to start a game. I eventually got it into the game by turning off multisampling and lowering the resolution to the default 1024x768 (which looks pretty aweful on my widescreen lcd), but it still crashes "randomly" during gameplay. Even before it crashes, I'm getting ridiculously low frame rates (it runs much slower than Bioshock or Oblivion, for comparison). I'm have Windows XP with the latest NVIDIA drivers, and no non-essential background apps or services running. Below is the contents of my debug.err (i notice there are quite a few leaks). Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Debug Message:  Version 1.02 last updated on: Wed Jun 18 10:47:55 2008
Debug Message:  sig.bin file located at: F:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Stardock\The Political Machine 2008\sig.bin
Debug Message:  *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 6/22/2008, 00:31:10
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: STEVE-2B313E6C6
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: NVIDIA
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 3000+,  MMX,  3DNow, ~2.1GHz
Physical Memory: 768MB RAM
Page File: 164MB used, 1713MB available
Windows Dir: F:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce 6600 GT
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_00F1&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A2
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0011.7516
Driver Date: 5/2/2008 22:46:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes
 


Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: SB Live! 24-bit
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0007&SUBSYS_100A1102&REV_00
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: P17.sys
Provider: CREATIVE
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0514
Driver Date: 6/15/2007 11:47:26
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:  Using 0 samples for multisampling.
Debug Message:  Game Resolution: 1024 x 768 (full screen mode)
Debug Message:  HAL (hardware vertex processing)NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT
Debug Message:  Presentation Interval: Immediate.
Debug Message:  Refresh Rate: 0hz.
Debug Message:  Back Buffer Bit Depth: X8R8G8B8.
Debug Message:  32-bit z-buffer using 24-bits for the depth channel and 8-bits for the stencil channel.
Debug Message:  ** Checking Direct3D 9 Device Capabilities ************************************
Debug Message:  A full-color cursor is supported in hardware at high resolution modes.
Debug Message:  Bump mapping is supported.
Debug Message:  RGB in format 6:6:6, Masks reported as ff0000:ff00:ff
Debug Message:  Shell initialization complete
Debug Message:  The Political Machine 2008 is activated.
Debug Message:  ***** Initializing Game *****
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask fonts\*.otf
Debug Message:  Timer Frequency is 0 369e99
Debug Message:  Initializing sound card.
Debug Message:  initailizing bink
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Program Files\Stardock Games\The Political Machine 2008\Data\*xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Campaign\*xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Candidates\*xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Gfx\*xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Maps\*xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Snapshots\*xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Candidates/Configs\*xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Gfx/Candidates\*xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Maps\*.PM2MapListXML
Debug Message:  Map list file loaded successfully!
Debug Message:  Create setup screens.
Debug Message:  Create setup screens.
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Candidates\Configs\*.candidatecfgxml
Debug Message:  Set mouse.
Debug Message:  Set update timer.
Debug Message:  Popup Manager Update: Unhiding FullScreenBink
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Campaign\.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Candidates\.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Gfx\.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Maps\.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Snapshots\.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Campaign\.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Candidates\.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Gfx\.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Maps\.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Snapshots\.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Scenarios\*.PM2ScenarioXML
Debug Message:  Unknown edit field Candidate_Options_Sheet type: PropertyPage
Debug Message:  Unknown edit field Platform_Select_Sheet_Left_Placeholder type: PropertySheet
Debug Message:  Unknown edit field Platform_Select_Sheet type: PropertySheet
Debug Message:  Unknown edit field Candidate_Select_Sheet type: PropertyPage
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Scenarios\*.PM2ScenarioXML
Debug Message:  Popup Manager Update: Unhiding LoadingWnd
Debug Message:  {Start Game} PLAYER 1: LordKona - Homestate 7
Debug Message:  {Start Game} PLAYER 2: JimmyCarter - Homestate 9
Debug Message:  ******* GameStarted *******
Debug Message:  Error. String Not Found. Table: IssueUtil String Name:
Debug Message:  Error. String Not Found. Table: IssueUtil String Name:
Debug Message:  Popup Manager Update: Unhiding Campaign
Debug Message:  Popup Manager Update: Unhiding HeadquartersWnd
Debug Message:  Popup Manager Update: Unhiding HeadquartersWnd
Debug Message:  Popup Manager Update: Unhiding Campaign
Debug Message:  Popup Manager Update: Unhiding CreateAdWnd
Debug Message:  Popup Manager Update: Unhiding CreateAdWnd
Debug Message:  Popup Manager Update: Unhiding BuildHeadquartersWnd
Debug Message:  Popup Manager Update: Unhiding Campaign
Debug Message:  Popup Manager Update: Unhiding StateDetailsWnd
Debug Message:  Popup Manager Update: Unhiding BuildHeadquartersWnd
Debug Message:  Popup Manager Update: Unhiding BuildHeadquartersWnd
Debug Message:  Popup Manager Update: Unhiding Campaign
Debug Message:  Popup Manager Update: Unhiding StateDetailsWnd
Debug Message:  Popup Manager Update: Unhiding Campaign
Debug Message:  Popup Manager Update: Unhiding CreateAdWnd
Debug Message:  About to auto save.
Debug Message:  Deleting save game.
Debug Message:  Deleting save game.
Debug Message:  Finished auto save.
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Campaign\.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Candidates\.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Gfx\.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Maps\.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Snapshots\.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Campaign\*.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Candidates\*.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Gfx\*.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Maps\*.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Snapshots\*.PM2Save
Debug Message:  Deleting save game.
Debug Message:  Deleting save game.
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Campaign\*.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Candidates\*.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Gfx\*.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Maps\*.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Snapshots\*.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Campaign\.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Candidates\.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Gfx\.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Maps\.PM2Save
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask F:\Documents and Settings\Steve\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Snapshots\.PM2Save
Debug Message:  Posting WM_CLOSE message.
Debug Message:  WM_CLOSE message received.
Debug Message:  GameUninitialize start
Debug Message:  Killing World
Debug Message:  Killing World: Completed
Debug Message:  GameUninitialize end
Debug Message:  Shutting down sound system.
Debug Message:  Clearing sound and music handles.
Debug Message:  WARNING: Scene Node Utility (Leaked Scene Node) : Node Name: GameObjectGraphic_69  Pointer: 30971754  Type: Game Object Graphic  Refs: 1
Debug Message:  WARNING: Scene Node Utility (Leaked Scene Node) : Node Name: GameObjectGraphic_69  Pointer: 3088B6E4  Type: Game Object Graphic  Refs: 2
Debug Message:  WARNING: Scene Node Utility (Leaked Scene Node Batch) : Batch ID: 2  Batch Type: Model Batch (gfx/Map_Data/icons/HQ1_Default_Large.x)  Refs: 1
Debug Message:  WARNING: Scene Node Utility (Leaked Scene Node Batch) : Batch ID: 3  Batch Type: Model Batch (gfx/Map_Data/icons/HQ1_Default_Large.x)  Refs: 1
Debug Message:  WARNING: Scene Node Utility (Leaked Scene Node Batch) : Batch ID: 2  Batch Type: Model Batch (gfx/Map_Data/icons/HQ1_Default_Mid.x)  Refs: 1
Debug Message:  WARNING: Scene Node Utility (Leaked Scene Node Batch) : Batch ID: 3  Batch Type: Model Batch (gfx/Map_Data/icons/HQ1_Default_Mid.x)  Refs: 1
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate From File 0188DFD0 'LordKona' leaked.  2 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate From File 018AA820 'JimmyCarter' leaked.  1 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Config 'Agent_Hollywood' leaked.  1 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Config 'GenericMale' leaked.  1 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Element 'Body_Male_TShirt1' leaked.  1 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Element 'Briefcase' leaked.  1 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Element 'Default_Ear1' leaked.  4 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Element 'EyeBrow_Default1' leaked.  2 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Element 'EyeBrow_Sculpted1' leaked.  2 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Element 'Glasses_Rosey1' leaked.  1 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Element 'Glasses_Round1' leaked.  1 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Element 'Head_MaleOld1' leaked.  1 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Element 'Head_Round2' leaked.  1 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Element 'Male_Almond_Eye1' leaked.  2 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Element 'Male_Eye1' leaked.  2 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Element 'Male_Suspenders1' leaked.  1 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Element 'Mouth_Generic1' leaked.  1 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Element 'Mouth_Male1' leaked.  1 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Element 'NoFacialHair' leaked.  2 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Element 'NoHat' leaked.  1 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Element 'Nose_Round1' leaked.  1 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Element 'Nose_Round3' leaked.  1 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Element 'Prop_StarOfFame' leaked.  1 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Element 'Wig_Male_Part2' leaked.  1 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Element 'Wig_Rockstar1' leaked.  1 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Black' leaked.  12 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'BlackPinStripes' leaked.  10 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'BlackPolkadots' leaked.  10 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'BlackWeave' leaked.  10 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Blue' leaked.  16 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'BluePinStripes' leaked.  10 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'BluePolkadots' leaked.  10 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'BlueWeave' leaked.  10 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Brown' leaked.  12 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'BurntOrange' leaked.  12 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'BurntYellow' leaked.  12 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'DarkBlue' leaked.  20 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'DarkGreen' leaked.  16 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'DarkGrey' leaked.  12 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Deniem' leaked.  12 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'FlagStripes' leaked.  10 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Forest' leaked.  16 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Green' leaked.  16 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Hair1' leaked.  4 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Hair10' leaked.  4 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Hair11' leaked.  4 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Hair12' leaked.  4 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Hair13' leaked.  4 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Hair14' leaked.  4 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Hair15' leaked.  4 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Hair16' leaked.  4 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Hair17' leaked.  4 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Hair18' leaked.  4 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Hair19' leaked.  4 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Hair2' leaked.  4 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Hair20' leaked.  4 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Hair21' leaked.  4 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Hair22' leaked.  4 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Hair23' leaked.  4 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Hair24' leaked.  4 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Hair25' leaked.  4 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Hair3' leaked.  4 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Hair4' leaked.  4 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Hair5' leaked.  4 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Hair6' leaked.  4 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Hair7' leaked.  4 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Hair8' leaked.  4 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Hair9' leaked.  4 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Hawaiian' leaked.  10 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Hearts' leaked.  10 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Lavender' leaked.  16 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'LiteDeniem' leaked.  16 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'MedBrown' leaked.  12 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'MedGrey' leaked.  12 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'MimeStripes' leaked.  10 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Orange' leaked.  16 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Pink' leaked.  16 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Plaid_Green' leaked.  10 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Plaid_Red' leaked.  10 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Plaid_Yellow' leaked.  10 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Purple' leaked.  16 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Red' leaked.  16 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'RedPolkadots' leaked.  10 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Skin0' leaked.  2 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Skin1' leaked.  2 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Skin10' leaked.  2 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Skin11' leaked.  2 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Skin12' leaked.  2 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Skin13' leaked.  2 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Skin14' leaked.  2 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Skin15' leaked.  2 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Skin2' leaked.  2 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Skin3' leaked.  2 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Skin4' leaked.  2 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Skin5' leaked.  2 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Skin6' leaked.  2 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Skin7' leaked.  2 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Skin8' leaked.  2 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Skin9' leaked.  2 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Slate' leaked.  16 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Smiley' leaked.  10 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Tan' leaked.  12 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Teal' leaked.  16 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'White' leaked.  12 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'Yellow' leaked.  16 extra refs.
Debug Message:  CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate Material 'YellowRedStripes' leaked.  10 extra refs.
Debug Message:  GameUninitialize end
Debug Message:  Leaky font: BankGothic Md BT-12
Debug Message:  WARNING: Animation Manager Leaked Model: gfx/Map_Data/icons/HQ1_Default_Small.x Extra Refs: 1
Debug Message:  WARNING: Animation Manager Leaked Model: gfx/Map_Data/icons/HQ1_Default_Mid.x Extra Refs: 2
Debug Message:  WARNING: Animation Manager Leaked Model: gfx/Map_Data/icons/HQ1_Default_Large.x Extra Refs: 3
Debug Message:  WARNING: Animation Manager Leaked Model: gfx/Map_Data/icons/HQ3_Default_Small.x Extra Refs: 2
Debug Message:  ResourceManager::Invalidate
Debug Message:  effect: F:\Program Files\Stardock Games\The Political Machine 2008\Gfx\fx\Candidate.fx has 43 refs
Debug Message:  effect: F:\Program Files\Stardock Games\The Political Machine 2008\Gfx\fx\CandidateOutline.fx has 16 refs
Debug Message:  effect: F:\Program Files\Stardock Games\The Political Machine 2008\Gfx\fx\GameObject.fx has 42 refs
Debug Message:  effect: F:\Program Files\Stardock Games\The Political Machine 2008\Gfx\fx\GameObjectOutline.fx has 16 refs
Debug Message:  effect: F:\Program Files\Stardock Games\The Political Machine 2008\Gfx\fx\ParticleEffect_Test.fx has 24 refs
Debug Message:  effect: F:\Program Files\Stardock Games\The Political Machine 2008\Gfx\fx\ScreenSpace.fx has 9 refs
Debug Message:  effect: F:\Program Files\Stardock Games\The Political Machine 2008\Gfx\fx\basic.fx has 29 refs
Debug Message:  effect: F:\Program Files\Stardock Games\The Political Machine 2008\Gfx\fx\post_countryglow.fx has 43 refs
Debug Message:  effect: F:\Program Files\Stardock Games\The Political Machine 2008\Gfx\fx\scene.fx has 22 refs
Debug Message:  Resource Manager leaked resource: Vert Decl Wrapper: MeshMergerVertDecl1754142203 1 refs
Debug Message:  Resource Manager leaked resource: Vert Decl Wrapper: MeshMergerVertDecl1754296057 1 refs
Debug Message:  Resource Manager leaked resource: Vert Decl Wrapper: MeshMergerVertDecl1811650717 1 refs
Debug Message:  Resource Manager leaked resource: Vert Decl Wrapper: MeshMergerVertDecl1811661020 1 refs
Debug Message:  Resource Manager leaked resource: Vert Decl Wrapper: ModelBatchVertDecl_HardwareUnskinned 4 refs
Debug Message:  Resource Manager leaked resource: Vert Buffer Wrapper: BackGroundNodeVB11105483137 1 refs
Debug Message:  Resource Manager leaked resource: Vert Buffer Wrapper: BackGroundNodeVB1754135961 1 refs
Debug Message:  Resource Manager leaked resource: Vert Buffer Wrapper: MeshMergerVertBuffergfx/Map_Data/icons/HQ1_Default_Large.x1811647034 1 refs
Debug Message:  Resource Manager leaked resource: Vert Buffer Wrapper: MeshMergerVertBuffergfx/Map_Data/icons/HQ1_Default_Large.x1811658271 1 refs
Debug Message:  Resource Manager leaked resource: Vert Buffer Wrapper: MeshMergerVertBuffergfx/Map_Data/icons/HQ1_Default_Mid.x1754138853 1 refs
Debug Message:  Resource Manager leaked resource: Vert Buffer Wrapper: MeshMergerVertBuffergfx/Map_Data/icons/HQ1_Default_Mid.x1754292511 1 refs
Debug Message:  Resource Manager leaked resource: Vert Buffer Wrapper: ModelBatchInstanceVertBuffer1754142475 1 refs
Debug Message:  Resource Manager leaked resource: Vert Buffer Wrapper: ModelBatchInstanceVertBuffer1754296280 1 refs
Debug Message:  Resource Manager leaked resource: Vert Buffer Wrapper: ModelBatchInstanceVertBuffer1811650956 1 refs
Debug Message:  Resource Manager leaked resource: Vert Buffer Wrapper: ModelBatchInstanceVertBuffer1811661240 1 refs
Debug Message:  Resource Manager leaked resource: Vert Buffer Wrapper: New_Home_Dropdown_Bottom_state_1_1470_Screens\HighScoreScreen.dxpack_Folder_Scroll_Bottom_Up_426_442_447_463_2_1_1 1 refs
Debug Message:  Resource Manager leaked resource: Index Buffer Wrapper: MeshMergerIndexBuffergfx/Map_Data/icons/HQ1_Default_Large.x1811647854 1 refs
Debug Message:  Resource Manager leaked resource: Index Buffer Wrapper: MeshMergerIndexBuffergfx/Map_Data/icons/HQ1_Default_Large.x1811659314 1 refs
Debug Message:  Resource Manager leaked resource: Index Buffer Wrapper: MeshMergerIndexBuffergfx/Map_Data/icons/HQ1_Default_Mid.x1754139675 1 refs
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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top
only to find that the game would crash every time I tried to start a game. I eventually got it into the game by turning off multisampling and lowering the resolution to the default 1024x768


I can play the game now with these settings, my computer was doing the same thing. Also, it seems to be crashing randomly as with yours.
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Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top
Tototot, could you please list your system specs? I'm wondering if we have some of the same components
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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top
System Info
Time: 6/21/2008, 08:07:56
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: JOEL
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: To Be Filled By O.E.M.
System Model: To Be Filled By O.E.M.
BIOS: BIOS Date: 12/13/05 11:07:57 Ver: 08.00.09
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.20GHz (2 CPUs)
Physical Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 432MB used, 2028MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce 6800
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce 6800
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0041&SUBSYS_A3433842&REV_A1
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: NEC LCD71V
Monitor Max Resolution: 1280,1024
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0011.7516
Driver Date: 5/2/2008 22:46:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



I'm guessing its with our video drivers, we both have the most updated (same driver), but obviously its not working properly.
I tried using older versions, some of them allowed me to play the game, but the game was super choppy and unplayable. Had to use the lower resolutions and no anti-alaising. It just wasn't working well.
Hopefully we can get to playing this soon, all the other stardock games run fine with it :)
Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top
Yeah, I've tried with different drivers as well, and it didn't seem to make much difference. Since you have an Intel system and I have AMD, I doubt it's related to the processor or chipset, either.

I came across this post searching online: http://tgnforums.stardock.com/315583

It seems all four of us with this issue (us + the two on that post) have Geforce 6 series video cards and are running Windows XP with SP2. The OS could be just a coincidence since that's what most people have, but the video card seems the most likely suspect. Why Geforce 6 specifically would have issues with the game is a question for the dev team. I hope this will help them find the source of the problem.