Crash to Desktop

March 24, 2005 7:13 PM from

Hi All,

This did not go very well. Starting the game, choosing next, until I have chosen opponents and chosing next again. The game loads for a while and then crashes to desktop every time. Have chosen a few different options with the same result. SmartException does not catch anything.

Debug.err:

Debug Message: Version last updated on: Wed Mar 23 15:05:39 2005
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 3/25/2005, 01:07:59
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: DITT-FEH5HCKT3E
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
Languages: Swedish (Regional Setting: Swedish)
System Manufacturer: n/a
System Model: n/a
BIOS: Award Medallion BIOS v6.0
Processor: Mobile Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 - M CPU 2.00GHz
Physical Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 245MB used, 1002MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS

Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: MOBILITY RADEON 7500
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip Type: Mobility Radeon 7500 AGP (LW)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(350MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4C57&SUBSYS_16221043&REV_00
Display Memory: 32.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1400 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Standardbildskärm
Monitor Max Resolution:
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.13.0010.6200
Driver Date: 11/13/2004 22:03:44

Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Crystal WDM Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2485&SUBSYS_15831043&REV_02
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: cwawdm.sys
Provider: Cirrus Logic, Inc.
Driver Version: 6.13.0010.4140
Driver Date: 3/20/2002 11:11:50
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: Could not find a Drengin.net Serial No.
Debug Message: Going Fullscreen
Debug Message: Preparing to change display settings.
Debug Message: Using multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_NONE
Debug Message: HAL (hw vp): MOBILITY RADEON 7500
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULT
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 60
Debug Message: Bit Depth: 32 bit.
Debug Message: *********Checking D3DDevice Caps***********************
Debug Message: Hardware does not support a color cursor.
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: No files found matching mask Movies\techs\*.bik
Debug Message: Create setup screens.
*DEBUG ERROR: *** Unable to find required tech Battleship4 for Avatar. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: *** Unable to find required tech Large Scale for LargeHull0. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: *** Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Constructor. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: *** Unable to find required tech Trade for Freighter. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: *** Unable to find required tech Sensors for SensorDrone. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: *** Unable to find required tech Phasers for StarFighter. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: *** Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. ***
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: setting size 0 x 0
Debug Message: Set mouse.
Debug Message: Set update timer.
*DEBUG ERROR: *** GameScreen: Unknown edit field MainBackground type: Window ***
Debug Message: setting size 0 x 0
Debug Message: Creating Galaxy
Debug Message: Set galaxy size.
Debug Message: Creating Random Map
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Stars
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Planets
Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: There are 26 out of 51 planets of zero quality.
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Anomalies
Debug Message: Num Anomalies: 34
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Resources
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Done
Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: MajorRaces String Name: Race10
Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: MajorRaces String Name: RaceLeader10
Debug Message: Creating Civs
Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: SetupStrings String Name: EnemyReport4294967295
Debug Message: Drengin Empire: Intellence -> 5
*DEBUG ERROR: *** MessageBoxWnd: Unknown edit field SaveItem_Glare type: Transparent ***
Debug Message: Altarian Republic: Intellence -> 5
Debug Message: Arcean Empire: Intellence -> 5
Debug Message: Torian Confederation: Intellence -> 5
Debug Message: Yor Collective: Intellence -> 5
Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: SetupStrings String Name: EnemyReport5
Debug Message: Dominion of Korx: Intellence -> 5
Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: SetupStrings String Name: EnemyReport6
Debug Message: Drath Legion: Intellence -> 5
Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: SetupStrings String Name: EnemyReport6
Debug Message: Thalan Empire: Intellence -> 5
Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: SetupStrings String Name: EnemyReport6
Debug Message: Iconian Empire: Intellence -> 5
Debug Message: Creating Civs... Done
Debug Message: Galaxy Create... Done
Debug Message: Total Ships: 14 & 0 are dead
Debug Message: Total Ships: 14 & 0 are dead
Debug Message: Total Ships: 14 & 0 are dead
Debug Message: Total Ships: 14 & 0 are dead
Debug Message: Total Ships: 14 & 0 are dead
Debug Message: Total Ships: 14 & 0 are dead
Debug Message: Total Ships: 14 & 0 are dead
Debug Message: Total Ships: 14 & 0 are dead
Debug Message: Total Ships: 14 & 0 are dead
Debug Message: Total Ships: 14 & 0 are dead
Debug Message: Drengin Empire (1): Researching: Xeno Networking
Debug Message: Altarian Republic (2): Researching: Basic Miniturization
Debug Message: AIAltarian: Set Colony Social
Debug Message: Arcean Empire (3): Researching: Universal Translator
Debug Message: Yor Collective (5): Researching: Xeno Factory Construction
Debug Message: Dominion of Korx (6): Researching: Xeno Networking
Debug Message: Drath Legion (7): Researching: Xeno Networking
Debug Message: AI Error: Drath Legion has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Drath Legion has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Drath Legion has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Drath Legion has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Drath Legion has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Drath Legion has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Drath Legion has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Drath Legion has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Drath Legion has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Drath Legion has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Drath Legion has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Drath Legion has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Drath Legion has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Drath Legion has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Drath Legion has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Drath Legion has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Drath Legion has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Drath Legion has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Drath Legion has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Drath Legion has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Drath Legion has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Drath Legion has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Drath Legion has no colony.
Debug Message: Thalan Empire (8): Researching: Xeno Bank Construction
Debug Message: AI Error: Thalan Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Thalan Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Thalan Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Thalan Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Thalan Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Thalan Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Thalan Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Thalan Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Thalan Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Thalan Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Thalan Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Thalan Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Thalan Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Thalan Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Thalan Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Thalan Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Thalan Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Thalan Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Thalan Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Thalan Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Thalan Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Thalan Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Thalan Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: Iconian Empire (9): Researching: Beam Weapon Theory
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.
Debug Message: AI Error: Iconian Empire has no colony.

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Reply #1 March 24, 2005 7:22 PM from

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Try playing as humans.

Reply #2 March 24, 2005 7:51 PM from

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Yeah, did that. Still no success.

Reply #3 March 24, 2005 8:01 PM from

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Jelvis, are you changing your civilization name or homeworld name?

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Reply #4 March 24, 2005 8:48 PM from

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New build now up. See if that works.

Reply #5 March 24, 2005 9:48 PM from

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ebug Message: Dominion of Korx (6): Researching: Mass Driver Theory
Debug Message: Drath Legion (7): Researching: Advanced Hulls
Debug Message: Thalan Empire (8): Researching: Beam Weapon Theory

Reply #6 March 24, 2005 9:51 PM from

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ebug Message: Dominion of Korx (6): Researching: Mass Driver Theory
Debug Message: Drath Legion (7): Researching: Advanced Hulls
Debug Message: Thalan Empire (8): Researching: Beam Weapon Theory

Reply #7 March 25, 2005 5:04 AM from

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I'm having the exact same problem.

CTD when I click the final next to generate the galaxy. Does not matter which races or settings I choose happens every time. Details are

Debug.err
Debug Message: Version last updated on: Wed Mar 23 15:05:39 2005
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 3/25/2005, 09:58:13
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: PAUL
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: HP Pavilion 04
System Model: P8268A-ABU 492
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.66GHz
Physical Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 214MB used, 1030MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS

Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 420
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce4 MX 420
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0172&SUBSYS_02491043&REV_A3
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (16 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.13.0010.3087
Driver Date: 9/26/2002 14:11:00

Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: SiS 7012 Wave
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_7012&SUBSYS_90381509&REV_A0
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: sis7012.sys
Provider: Silicon Integrated Systems Corp.(1.06.04)
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.6060
Driver Date: 4/23/2002 14:02:48
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0

Sound device 1:
Description: Bluetooth Audio
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: {95C7A0A0-3094-11D7-A202-00508B9D7D5A}\BTAUDIO
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: btaudio.sys
Provider: WIDCOMM Inc.
Driver Version: 1.04.0002.0018
Driver Date: 9/15/2003 14:44:40
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_NONE
Debug Message: HAL (hw vp): NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 420
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULT
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 75
Debug Message: Bit Depth: 16 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 5:6:5, Masks reported as f800:7e0:1f
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: No files found matching mask Movies\techs\*.bik
Debug Message: Create setup screens.
*DEBUG ERROR: *** Unable to find required tech Battleship4 for Avatar. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: *** Unable to find required tech Large Scale for LargeHull0. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: *** Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Constructor. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: *** Unable to find required tech Trade for Freighter. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: *** Unable to find required tech Sensors for SensorDrone. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: *** Unable to find required tech Phasers for StarFighter. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: *** Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. ***
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: setting size 0 x 0
Debug Message: Set mouse.
Debug Message: Set update timer.
*DEBUG ERROR: *** GameScreen: Unknown edit field MainBackground type: Window ***
Debug Message: setting size 0 x 0
Debug Message: Creating Galaxy
Debug Message: Set galaxy size.
Debug Message: Creating Random Map
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Stars
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Planets
Debug Message: There are 13 out of 54 planets of zero quality.
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Anomalies
Debug Message: Num Anomalies: 34
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Resources
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Done
Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: MajorRaces String Name: Race10
Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: MajorRaces String Name: RaceLeader10
Debug Message: Creating Civs
Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: SetupStrings String Name: EnemyReport4294967295
Debug Message: Drengin Empire: Intellence -> 3
Debug Message: Creating Civs... Done
Debug Message: Galaxy Create... Done
*DEBUG ERROR: *** MessageBoxWnd: Unknown edit field SaveItem_Glare type: Transparent ***
Debug Message: Total Ships: 4 & 0 are dead
Debug Message: Total Ships: 4 & 0 are dead
Debug Message: Drengin Empire (1): Researching: Medical Theory

Stardock SmartException Logging Information
-------------------------------------------

OS Version : Windows XP
Video Card : NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 420
Application Exception code: C0000005 ACCESS_VIOLATION
Crash Addr: 10006806 01:00005806 C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming.net\GalCiv2\Lib3D.dll

Processor Registers (x86):
EAX:00000000
EBX:00000000
ECX:0E638FA0
EDX:00000009
ESI:0E638FA0
EDI:0E638FA0
CS:EIP:001B:10006806
SS:ESP:0023:0012FBC4 EBP:05FD8708
DS:0023 ES:0023 FS:003B GS:0000
Flags:00010212

Current Application Call Stack:

Addr Frame Logical addr Module Name
---------------------------------------------
10006806 05FD8708 0001:00005806 C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming.net\GalCiv2\Lib3D.dll

Paul.

Reply #8 March 25, 2005 5:06 AM from

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CariElf, no I am not changing my civilization name or homeworld name. At least not the last times I have tried to load the game (what I did the first time in the excitement over the GC2 beta, I don't quite recall

.

I have updated to 0.11[b].002 and the problem still remains. Sending new crash logs to Scott.

Reply #9 March 25, 2005 5:25 AM from

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Problem solved.

NVIDIA have released a new set of driver updates for Directx9.c

These need to be downloaded and installed from the nvidia.com website for these cards to work properly. I have done so and all the problems I was having with flickering "next" buttons, non appearing left right arrows and CTD on map generation have all dissapeared.

Paul.

Reply #10 March 25, 2005 5:39 AM from

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Unfortunately I do not have a NVIDIA graphics card but a laptop with an ATI graphics card. I have the latest drivers available for the laptop through ASUS homepage.

Reply #11 March 25, 2005 6:23 AM from

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I wonder have ATI upgraded their drivers for directx 9.0c yet?

Worth checking the date of the latest driver against the date of directx 9.0c

Paul

Reply #12 March 25, 2005 6:38 AM from

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According to MS DirectX 9.0c site, the DirectX 9.0c end-user runtime was released on the 4th of August 2004. You have to have dated drivers in order to have an incompatibility problem, I think.

ASUS provided new graphic drivers on the 15th of September 2004.

Link

Reply #13 April 1, 2005 2:04 PM from

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Tested the new 0.11b[b].002 beta and I am still having the same crashes. Sending the logs to Scott.

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