I'm kinda new to this and am having crash issues. Here is my bug report and the information from the smartexception file.


Here is the system info

ebug Message: Version v1.1 BETA-1 last updated on: Fri Mar 24 19:54:46 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 3/27/2006, 02:18:15
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: THECRAPBOX
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation
System Model: Dimension 4300
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.60GHz
Physical Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 170MB used, 1070MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce2 MX/MX 400
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0110&SUBSYS_009110DE&REV_B2
Display Memory: 32.0 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: 6.14.0010.8421
Driver Date: 3/9/2006 15:29:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: SB Live! Wave Device
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0002&SUBSYS_80221102&REV_07
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: emu10k1m.sys
Provider: Microsoft
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.3300
Driver Date: 8/17/2001 04:19:26
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0

Sound device 1:
Description: Modem #1 Line Playback (emulated)
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID:
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 81
Driver Name:
Provider:
Driver Version:
Driver Date:
Type: Emulated
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0\



Here is the last few lines of the bug report


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 = 0
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Stacked_Logistics_Value
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID stacked_Fleet_More_Button
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M0-1 41. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M0-1 45. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Random Event: End



and finally, here is the extra information from the .cra file from smartexception. It should be noted that I'm leaving out most of this file becuase it is just the same information such as my computer specs that is at the top of the post. I've also left out the error report becuase it's the same as the one created by the debug.err file.

[SmartException]
LastEx=GALCIV2.EXE
File=\GALCIV2.EXE_1143455935.CRA
LastEx2=C:\Program Files\Stardock\GalCiv2\GalCiv2.exe
CrashAddr=52c687

Stardock SmartException Logging Information
https://www.stardock.com/products/smartexception
-----------------------------------------------

OS version : Windows XP Service Pack 2 - (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Video card : NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400
Sound card : SB Live! Wave Device
Date : 03/27/06
Application Exception code: C0000005 ACCESS_VIOLATION
Crash Addr: 0052C687 01:0012B687 C:\Program Files\Stardock\GalCiv2\GalCiv2.exe

Processor Registers (x86):
EAX:FF8C5A00
EBX:00000000
ECX:6B696C54
EDX:0221B70C
ESI:022C43F0
EDI:74726145
CS:EIP:001B:0052C687
SS:ESP:0023:0012F418 EBP:00000000
DS:0023 ES:0023 FS:003B GS:0000
Flags:00210202


Current Application Call Stack:

Addr Frame Logical addr Module Name
---------------------------------------------
0052C687 00000000 0001:0012B687 C:\Program Files\Stardock\GalCiv2\GalCiv2.exe


Debug information for each stardock app follows ....

Debug.err info follows
Debug Message: Version v1.1 BETA-1 last updated on: Fri Mar 24 19:54:46 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 3/27/2006, 02:36:52
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: THECRAPBOX
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation
System Model: Dimension 4300
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.60GHz
Physical Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 221MB used, 1019MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS



I believe that this portion is what is causing a problem.

Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Stacked_Logistics_Value
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID stacked_Fleet_More_Button
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M0-1 41. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M0-1 45. Orbiting: 0


Another error log that was created for a similar crash had the ending


Debug Message: UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 0
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Stacked_Logistics_Value
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID stacked_Fleet_More_Button
Debug Message: DomesticWnd: Cannot find OBJID Domestic_Government_Tab
Debug Message: DomesticWnd: Cannot find OBJID Domestic_Governor_Tab
Debug Message: DomesticWnd: Cannot find OBJID Domestic_Stats_Tab
Debug Message: DomesticWnd: Cannot find OBJID Domestic_Graphs_Tab
Debug Message: EconomicWnd: Cannot find OBJID Template_Button_Back
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M0-1 41. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Random Event: End


Any assistance would be much appreciated.
I can be reached at [email protected]

Bug: Point Defense I gives you Point Defense II for free. Announcment of completion of PDI is followed immediately with completion announcment of PDII. This is repeatable.

Debug Message: Version v1.1 BETA-1 last updated on: Fri Mar 24 19:54:46 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 3/27/2006, 07:33:21
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: BEATRIX
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: powerspec4.0d
System Model: PM800-8237
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz (2 CPUs)
Physical Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 237MB used, 1012MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce 6600
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce 6600
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_00F2&SUBSYS_0285196E&REV_A2
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1152 x 864 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Philips 107S (107S2)
Monitor Max Resolution: 1280,1024
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.7777
Driver Date: 7/20/2005 20:07:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: C-Media Wave Device
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_87141565&REV_60
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: cmuda.sys
Provider: C-Media Inc.
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0049
Driver Date: 5/12/2005 14:21:08
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0



Debug Message: *********END dxdiag info.*********
Debug Message: Entering WinMain
Debug Message: ******* Starting Game Shell *******
Debug Message: Going Fullscreen
Debug Message: Preparing to change display settings.
Debug Message: Using multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_4_SAMPLES
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (hw vp): NVIDIA GeForce 6600
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULT
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 60
Debug Message: Bit Depth: 32 bit.
Debug Message: *********Checking D3DDevice Caps***********************
Debug Message: A full-color cursor is supported in hardware at high resolution modes.
Debug Message: RGB in format 6:6:6, Masks reported as ff0000:ff00:ff
Debug Message: Now Fullscreen
Debug Message: Shell initialization complete
Debug Message: ***** Initializing Game *****
Debug Message: Timer Frequency is 0 b25eb070
Debug Message: Initializing sound card.
Debug Message: initailizing bink
Debug Message: Create setup screens.
Debug Message: Clear galaxy settings.
Debug Message: Clear influence.
Debug Message: Clear up laws.
Debug Message: Clear first time events.
Debug Message: Clear wonders and trade goods.
Debug Message: Clear sector mapper.
Debug Message: Set mouse.
Debug Message: Set update timer.
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Mister Wolf\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: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Mister Wolf\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipclass
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Mister Wolf\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Logos\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Mister Wolf\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Metaverse\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Mister Wolf\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Mister Wolf\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Portraits\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Mister Wolf\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Mister Wolf\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: 1439579
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: 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: 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 Influence
Debug Message: Loading ENDGALAXYDATA
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 10
Debug Message: Year: 2229. Arcean Empire traded Stinger IV to the Drengin Empire in exchange for Superior Hulls
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Stacked_Logistics_Value
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID stacked_Fleet_More_Button
Debug Message: Destroying ship 6-Fighter M3-9X 4. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: ERROR: Had to force clean up on dead ships that were lingering!
Debug Message: Destroying ship Frigate M3-9 3804. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Terran Fleet 227. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Heavy Fighter M3-9 3731. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Heavy Fighter M3-9 3753. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Heavy Fighter M3-4 2684. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Drengin Fleet 211. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Troop Transport M3-9 3807. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Influence Starbase 281. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: AStarPathToTile: A* Path too long to calculate (10.000000). Aborting
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M1-6 241. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Kona
Debug Message: Destroying ship Drengin Fleet 208. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Troop Transport M2-4 1289. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Economy Starbase 1618. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M3-5 3660. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Xasica II
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Year: 2229. Dominion of Korx traded Industrial Sector to the Drengin Empire in exchange for Ultimate Miniaturization
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Destroying ship Fast Constructor 3834. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: StarbaseDetailsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Starbase_Details_Disband_Button
Debug Message: Error. String Not Found. Table: StarbaseDetailsWnd String Name: DisbandBtn
Debug Message: Destroying ship Frigate M3-9 3756. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Heavy Fighter M3-3 2672. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Heavy Fighter M3-4 3115. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Korx Fleet 170. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Terran Alliance is surrendering to the Drengin Empire
Debug Message: Destroying ship Freighter M1-6 278. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Freighter M1-6 286. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Freighter M1-6 505. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Terran Alliance Flagship. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event Check: Gaia
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Yearly Status Dialog
Debug Message: Yearly Status Dialog 1
Debug Message: Drengin Empire (1): Researching: Harpoon III
Debug Message: Dominion of Korx (6): Researching: Harpoon III
Debug Message: Destroying ship Drengin Fleet 189. Orbiting: 0
ASSERT ERROR in file .\Source\Starship.cpp at line 5356.
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M4-3 4266. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Arcea
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: DomesticWnd: Cannot find OBJID Domestic_Government_Tab
Debug Message: DomesticWnd: Cannot find OBJID Domestic_Governor_Tab
Debug Message: DomesticWnd: Cannot find OBJID Domestic_Stats_Tab
Debug Message: DomesticWnd: Cannot find OBJID Domestic_Graphs_Tab
Debug Message: EconomicWnd: Cannot find OBJID Template_Button_Back
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M1-6 291. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Vesta IV
Debug Message: Destroying ship Troop Transport M4-3 3846. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M4-3 4265. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Epsilon V
Debug Message: Destroying ship Troop Transport M4-3 3851. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Korx Fleet 226. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: A* Path too long to calculate (6.708204). Aborting
Debug Message: A* Path too long to calculate (7.211102). Aborting
Debug Message: A* Path too long to calculate (8.062258). Aborting
Debug Message: AStarPathToTile: A* Path too long to calculate (9.000000). Aborting

Two CTDs in a row; unsure of cause.

Debug Message: Version v1.1 BETA-1 last updated on: Fri Mar 24 19:54:46 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 3/27/2006, 09:14:25
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: YANNICK-98QPLXB
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: French)
System Manufacturer: n/a
System Model: n/a
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.0
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.53GHz
Physical Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 353MB used, 1340MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: RADEON 9550
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip Type: ATI RADEON 9550 AGP (0x4153)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4153&SUBSYS_010C1043&REV_00
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (85Hz)
Monitor Name: Default Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution:
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6583
Driver Date: 10/28/2005 23:12:48
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes
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 (hw vp): RADEON 9550
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 C:\Documents and Settings\Yan\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: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Yan\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipclass
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: CustomRaceWnd: Cannot find OBJID CustomRace_Description_Text
Debug Message: CustomRaceWnd: Cannot find OBJID CustomRace_Tab_Homeworld
Debug Message: Creating Galaxy
Debug Message: Set galaxy size.
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: Creating Random Map
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Stars
Debug Message: Number of Unplaced Stars: 5.
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Planets
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Anomalies
Debug Message: Num Anomalies: 96
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Resources
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Done
Debug Message: Setting Game Options
Debug Message: Creating Civs
Debug Message: Terran Alliance: Intellence -> 77
Debug Message: Drengin Empire: Intellence -> 75
Debug Message: Altarian Republic: Intellence -> 86
Debug Message: Yor Collective: Intellence -> 94
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 = 3
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Stacked_Logistics_Value
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID stacked_Fleet_More_Button
Debug Message: DomesticWnd: Cannot find OBJID Domestic_Government_Tab
Debug Message: DomesticWnd: Cannot find OBJID Domestic_Governor_Tab
Debug Message: DomesticWnd: Cannot find OBJID Domestic_Stats_Tab
Debug Message: DomesticWnd: Cannot find OBJID Domestic_Graphs_Tab
Debug Message: EconomicWnd: Cannot find OBJID Template_Button_Back
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: StarportWnd: Cannot find OBJID StarPort_Planet_Logo_Image
Debug Message: Destroying ship Drengin Empire Colony. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Altarian Republic Colony. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Yor Collective Colony. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Terran Alliance (0): Researching: Xeno Research
Debug Message: Drengin Empire (1): Researching: Xeno Research
Debug Message: Altarian Republic (2): Researching: Planetary Improvements
Debug Message: Yor Collective (5): Researching: Xeno Research
Debug Message: Scottlingas (13): Researching: Galactic Warfare
Debug Message: Dark Yor (17): Researching: Galactic Warfare
Debug Message: Pirates! (26): Researching: Galactic Warfare
Debug Message: Destroying ship Terran Alliance Colony. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Terran Alliance (0): Researching: Advanced Computing
Debug Message: Drengin Empire (1): Researching: Planetary Improvements
Debug Message: Yor Collective (5): Researching: Planetary Improvements
Debug Message: Random Event: End
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\Yan\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\AutoSave.sav
Debug Message: Num Sectors Across: 8
Debug Message: Max num techs: 248
Debug Message: Total tech data size: 147783 Max tech size: 1891
Debug Message: Total improvement db size: 62512
Debug Message: Component defs data size: 120642
Debug Message: Total ship class data size: 28160 Max ship class data size: 667
Debug Message: Total Ship config data size: 103369 Max ship config data size: 3180
Debug Message: Total anomaly types data: 17300, Max anomaly type size: 692
Debug Message: Total random event data size: 31840 Max random event size: 1276
Debug Message: Total UP issue data size: 236940 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: 2790 Max invasion tactic data size: 476
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Debug Message: Total political party data size: 13576 Max political party size: 1697
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Debug Message: ZOC data: 164
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Debug Message: Total Civilization data size: 719893 Max Civ data size: 92922
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Debug Message: Total Rally point data size: 0 Max Rallypoint data size: 0
Debug Message: Total Ship data size: 19600 Max Ship Data size: 980
Debug Message: Total Fleet data size: 0 Max Fleet Data size: 0
Debug Message: Save game finished.
Debug Message: Finished auto save.
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: First contact: Altarian Republic Flagship at position 3150.000000,8050.000000 rotation 0.000000
Debug Message: First contact: Altarian Republic Flagship at position 3150.000000,8050.000000 rotation 0.000000
Debug Message: First contact: Altarian Republic Flagship at position 3150.000000,8050.000000 rotation 0.000000
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Debug Message: First contact: Altarian Republic Flagship at position 3150.000000,8050.000000 rotation 0.000000
Debug Message: First contact: Altarian Republic Flagship at position 3150.000000,8050.000000 rotation 0.000000
Debug Message: First contact: Altarian Republic Flagship at position 3150.000000,8050.000000 rotation 0.000000
Debug Message: Cannot find texture
Debug Message: Year: 2225. Altarian Republic traded Xeno Communications to the Yor Collective in exchange for Xeno Research
Debug Message: Scottlingas (13): Researching: Space Militarization
Debug Message: Dark Yor (17): Researching: Space Militarization
Debug Message: CampaignVictoryWnd: Cannot find OBJID Campaign_Screen_Back
Debug Message: CampaignVictoryWnd: Cannot find OBJID Campaign_Status_Title
Debug Message: Doing final stat calculations.
Debug Message: End of Game Save
Debug Message: Save Game: About to save
Debug Message: Saving game C:\Documents and Settings\Yan\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\EndGameSave.sav
Debug Message: Num Sectors Across: 8
Debug Message: Max num techs: 248
Debug Message: Total tech data size: 147783 Max tech size: 1891
Debug Message: Total improvement db size: 62512
Debug Message: Component defs data size: 120642
Debug Message: Total ship class data size: 28160 Max ship class data size: 667
Debug Message: Total Ship config data size: 103369 Max ship config data size: 3180
Debug Message: Total anomaly types data: 17300, Max anomaly type size: 692
Debug Message: Total random event data size: 31840 Max random event size: 1276
Debug Message: Total UP issue data size: 236940 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: 2790 Max invasion tactic data size: 476
Debug Message: Total starbase module data size: 311168 Max starbase module size: 3536
Debug Message: Total political party data size: 13576 Max political party size: 1697
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Debug Message: Total star type data size: 6896 Max star type size: 862
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Debug Message: Galaxy data: 14105
Debug Message: FOW data: 9684
Debug Message: ZOC data: 164
Debug Message: Total Planet data size: 817256 Max Planet data size: 4220
Debug Message: Total Star data size: 23320 Max Star data size: 424
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Debug Message: Total Space resource data size: 4228 Max space resource data size: 302
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Debug Message: Total Colony data size: 2850 Max colony data size: 270
Debug Message: Total Rally point data size: 0 Max Rallypoint data size: 0
Debug Message: Total Ship data size: 27440 Max Ship Data size: 980
Debug Message: Total Fleet data size: 0 Max Fleet Data size: 0
Debug Message: Save game finished.
Debug Message: Creating Galaxy
Debug Message: Set galaxy size.
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: Creating Random Map
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Stars
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Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Anomalies
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Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Resources
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Debug Message: Creating Galaxy
Debug Message: Set galaxy size.
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.
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Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Planets
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Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Anomalies
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Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Resources
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Debug Message: Setting Game Options
Debug Message: Creating Civs
Debug Message: Terran Alliance: Intellence -> 79
Debug Message: Drengin Empire: Intellence -> 84
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 = 3
Debug Message: Destroying ship Terran Alliance Colony. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Drengin Empire Colony. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Terran Alliance (0): Researching: Xeno Research
Debug Message: Drengin Empire (1): Researching: Xeno Research
Debug Message: Andians (16): Researching: Galactic Warfare
Debug Message: Pirates! (26): Researching: Galactic Warfare
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Debug Message: Terran Alliance (0): Researching: New Propulsion Techniques
Debug Message: Drengin Empire (1): Researching: Basic Logistics
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: First contact: Andians V at position 5350.000000,3950.000000 rotation 0.000000
Debug Message: First contact: Andians V at position 5350.000000,3950.000000 rotation 0.000000
Debug Message: First contact: Andians V at position 5350.000000,3950.000000 rotation 0.000000
Debug Message: First contact: Andians V at position 5350.000000,3950.000000 rotation 0.000000
Debug Message: Terran Alliance (0): Researching: Ion Drive
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\Yan\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\AutoSave.sav
Debug Message: Num Sectors Across: 5
Debug Message: Max num techs: 248
Debug Message: Total tech data size: 147783 Max tech size: 1891
Debug Message: Total improvement db size: 62512
Debug Message: Component defs data size: 118543
Debug Message: Total ship class data size: 25115 Max ship class data size: 667
Debug Message: Total Ship config data size: 103369 Max ship config data size: 3180
Debug Message: Total anomaly types data: 17300, Max anomaly type size: 692
Debug Message: Total random event data size: 31840 Max random event size: 1276
Debug Message: Total UP issue data size: 236940 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: 2790 Max invasion tactic data size: 476
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Debug Message: Total political party data size: 13576 Max political party size: 1697
Debug Message: Total planet types data size: 0 Max planet type size: 0
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Debug Message: FOW data: 4212
Debug Message: ZOC data: 116
Debug Message: Total Planet data size: 414792 Max Planet data size: 4220
Debug Message: Total Star data size: 11872 Max Star data size: 424
Debug Message: Total Anomaly data size: 14964 Max Anomaly data size: 348
Debug Message: Total Space resource data size: 2718 Max space resource data size: 302
Debug Message: Total Civilization data size: 451176 Max Civ data size: 92922
Debug Message: Total Colony data size: 1540 Max colony data size: 270
Debug Message: Total Rally point data size: 0 Max Rallypoint data size: 0
Debug Message: Total Ship data size: 10780 Max Ship Data size: 980
Debug Message: Total Fleet data size: 0 Max Fleet Data size: 0
Debug Message: Save game finished.
Debug Message: Finished auto save.
Debug Message: Destroying ship Arcean Empire Colony. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Terran Alliance (0): Researching: Universal Translator
Debug Message: Andians (16): Researching: Space Militarization
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Terran Alliance (0): Researching: Galactic Warfare
Debug Message: Drengin Empire (1): Researching: Planetary Improvements
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Terran Alliance (0): Researching: Space Militarization
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\Yan\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\AutoSave.sav
Debug Message: Num Sectors Across: 5
Debug Message: Max num techs: 248
Debug Message: Total tech data size: 147783 Max tech size: 1891
Debug Message: Total improvement db size: 62512
Debug Message: Component defs data size: 118958
Debug Message: Total ship class data size: 25807 Max ship class data size: 667
Debug Message: Total Ship config data size: 103369 Max ship config data size: 3180
Debug Message: Total anomaly types data: 17300, Max anomaly type size: 692
Debug Message: Total random event data size: 31840 Max random event size: 1276
Debug Message: Total UP issue data size: 236940 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: 2790 Max invasion tactic data size: 476
Debug Message: Total starbase module data size: 311168 Max starbase module size: 3536
Debug Message: Total political party data size: 13576 Max political party size: 1697
Debug Message: Total planet types data size: 0 Max planet type size: 0
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Debug Message: FOW data: 9048
Debug Message: ZOC data: 128
Debug Message: Total Planet data size: 415154 Max Planet data size: 4212
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Debug Message: Total Anomaly data size: 13572 Max Anomaly data size: 348
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Debug Message: Total Civilization data size: 450340 Max Civ data size: 92086
Debug Message: Total Colony data size: 1810 Max colony data size: 270
Debug Message: Total Rally point data size: 894 Max Rallypoint data size: 298
Debug Message: Total Ship data size: 14700 Max Ship Data size: 980
Debug Message: Total Fleet data size: 0 Max Fleet Data size: 0
Debug Message: Save game finished.
Debug Message: Finished auto save.
Debug Message: ForeignRelationsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Relations_Destabilize_Slider
Debug Message: ForeignRelationsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Relations_Destabilize_Scale
Debug Message: ForeignRelationsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Relations_Destabilize_Title
Debug Message: ForeignRelationsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Relations_Destabilize_Value
Debug Message: ForeignStats: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Stats_Race_Button_11
Debug Message: ForeignStats: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Stats_Race_Image_11
Debug Message: ForeignUnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_UP_Race_Button_11
Debug Message: ForeignUnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_UP_Race_Image_11
*DEBUG ERROR: ***MinorRaceWnd: Unknown edit field Foreign_Minor_List_Entry type: CustomListEntry ***
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M0-1 12. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M0-1 9. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Terran Alliance (0): Researching: Impulse Drive
Debug Message: Drengin Empire (1): Researching: Space Militarization
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M0-1 11. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: First contact: Cordelia III at position 4050.000000,4950.000000 rotation 0.000000
Debug Message: First contact: Cordelia III at position 4050.000000,4950.000000 rotation 0.000000
Debug Message: First contact: Cordelia III at position 4050.000000,4950.000000 rotation 0.000000
Debug Message: Cannot find texture
Debug Message: Drengin Empire (1): Researching: Starship Defenses
Debug Message: Andians (16): Researching: Starship Defenses
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\Yan\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\AutoSave.sav
Debug Message: Num Sectors Across: 5
Debug Message: Max num techs: 248
Debug Message: Total tech data size: 147783 Max tech size: 1891
Debug Message: Total improvement db size: 62512
Debug Message: Component defs data size: 119379
Debug Message: Total ship class data size: 26530 Max ship class data size: 667
Debug Message: Total Ship config data size: 103369 Max ship config data size: 3180
Debug Message: Total anomaly types data: 17300, Max anomaly type size: 692
Debug Message: Total random event data size: 31840 Max random event size: 1276
Debug Message: Total UP issue data size: 236940 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: 2790 Max invasion tactic data size: 476
Debug Message: Total starbase module data size: 311168 Max starbase module size: 3536
Debug Message: Total political party data size: 13576 Max political party size: 1697
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: Game Object data: 16
Debug Message: Galaxy data: 14105
Debug Message: FOW data: 15120
Debug Message: ZOC data: 176
Debug Message: Total Planet data size: 416144 Max Planet data size: 4300
Debug Message: Total Star data size: 11872 Max Star data size: 424
Debug Message: Total Anomaly data size: 11832 Max Anomaly data size: 348
Debug Message: Total Space resource data size: 2718 Max space resource data size: 302
Debug Message: Total Civilization data size: 448685 Max Civ data size: 90414
Debug Message: Total Colony data size: 2540 Max colony data size: 270
Debug Message: Total Rally point data size: 1788 Max Rallypoint data size: 298
Debug Message: Total Ship data size: 18148 Max Ship Data size: 1488
Debug Message: Total Fleet data size: 0 Max Fleet Data size: 0
Debug Message: Save game finished.
Debug Message: Finished auto save.
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M0-2 19. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M0-2 18. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Drengin Empire (1): Researching: Xeno Industrial Theory
Debug Message: TitleWnd: Quit Button.
Debug Message: Posting WM_CLOSE message.
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. 10 counts left.
Debug Message: D3D not cleared. 1 counts left.
Debug Message: Destroying Window.
Debug Message: Main Shell terminating normally



Whenever I start a new game of Galciv2 in the beta, it freezes after 10 or so turns. I'll hit the "next turn" button, and then the game freezes. I can still move the mouse around and open all the planets and menus and stuff, but the turn never finished and the next turn button is gone. Reloading doesen't help my problem.

I've had this happen once before the beta, out of two dozen games, but now it happens every time.

Bug Description: Crash to Desktop

Reproduce: It seems to happen randomly at about the time an AI gets angry with me and starts to declare war
Got it in two games so far, first the white guys (iconian? korx?) got upset about some influence starbases and i got the CTD
loading an autosave a few turns earlier and then doing some stuff resulted in the war being declared as it should, no CTD
loading a quicksave just 1 turn before the CTD always reproduced the CTD, no matter if i bribed the AIs to be friendly or to war each other

Debug Message: Version v1.1 BETA-1 last updated on: Fri Mar 24 19:54:46 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 3/27/2006, 15:59:06
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: KLAUS
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Languages: German (Regional Setting: German)
System Manufacturer: Fujitsu Siemens
System Model: MS-7058
BIOS: BIOS Date: 09/15/04 15:03:19 Ver: 08.00.11
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz (2 CPUs)
Physical Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 243MB used, 1003MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce 6600
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce 6600
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0141&SUBSYS_597B107D&REV_A2
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1152 x 864 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug und Play-Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.7801
Driver Date: 8/2/2005 16:35:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: C-Media Rear Panel Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_434D&DEV_4980&SUBSYS_705A1462&REV_0904
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: cmudax.sys
Provider: C-Media Electronics Inc.
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0008
Driver Date: 9/13/2004 17:03:36
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: ******* 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: 1152 x 864
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (hw vp): NVIDIA GeForce 6600
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 b2d280e0
Debug Message: Initializing sound card.
Debug Message: initailizing bink
Debug Message: Create setup screens.
Debug Message: Clear galaxy settings.
Debug Message: Clear influence.
Debug Message: Clear up laws.
Debug Message: Clear first time events.
Debug Message: Clear wonders and trade goods.
Debug Message: Clear sector mapper.
Debug Message: Set mouse.
Debug Message: Set update timer.
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\Klaus Ebert\Eigene Dateien\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: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\Klaus Ebert\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipclass
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
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Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\Klaus Ebert\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Logos\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\Klaus Ebert\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Metaverse\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\Klaus Ebert\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\Klaus Ebert\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Portraits\*.sav
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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.
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Debug Message: Loading Data Defs
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Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: Loading TechDefs
Debug Message: Max num techs: 248
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Debug Message: Loading Galaxy
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Debug Message: Loading Planets
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Debug Message: Loading Anomalies
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Debug Message: Loading Civs
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Debug Message: Loading Influence
Debug Message: Loading ENDGALAXYDATA
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 10
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Stacked_Logistics_Value
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID stacked_Fleet_More_Button
Debug Message: ForeignRelationsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Relations_Destabilize_Slider
Debug Message: ForeignRelationsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Relations_Destabilize_Scale
Debug Message: ForeignRelationsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Relations_Destabilize_Title
Debug Message: ForeignRelationsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Relations_Destabilize_Value
*DEBUG ERROR: ***ForeignTreatiesWnd: Unknown edit field Foreign_Treaties_Lines_Window type: DrawingWindow ***
Debug Message: Destroying ship Freighter M3-2 1303. Orbiting: 0
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If I upgrade a ship and click the box that upgrades ALL ships of it's type, for some reason it automatically forces every one of my colonies with a starport to begin building the new upgraded ship type.

1) The Social rollover to military production simply isn't happening. I will be at 100% social production, have a planet production nothing socially but starting a ship fresh, and the next turn the ship is still just starting. Furthermore in that situation the production numbers up top in the planet details screen are all screwed up.

2) When you construct a non-mining starbase the game doesn't tell you how it's going to cost. Unless you can't afford it--then it will tell you.

3) On the Xeno Ethics screen, if you can't afford an alignment, it doesn't tell you that it will take all the money you have now AND charge you 10bc/turn.

4) The Research and Social timetables are still screwed up. Research will very clearly say, "1 turn till it's researched," and you hit end turn, and it's not researched. Likewise, it'll say "2 turns" and come out the next turn.

"4) The Research and Social timetables are still screwed up. Research will very clearly say, "1 turn till it's researched," and you hit end turn, and it's not researched. Likewise, it'll say "2 turns" and come out the next turn."

I had that happen to me ALOT.

1)
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2) BUG: I still get the weird "inverted" graphics, as when I had "French - Canada" in my regional settings; the bug has reapeared with the latest version of my Nvidia drivers.

3) Don't know how to reproduce it with certainty.

Torian Confederation: They seems to reproduce like mice on viagra! In every game I played they owned most of the galaxy by shear numbers. After enough years they seem to outnumber the entire galaxy! They perfected the 'colony rush game' from the beginning till the end!

Torian Confederation: They seems to reproduce like mice on viagra! In every game I played they owned most of the galaxy by shear numbers. After enough years they seem to outnumber the entire galaxy! They perfected the 'colony rush game' from the beginning till the end!

I happen to agree with YBUSS, However I figured out that you can have 60% taxes, this will catch you up in other things. I definately think there need to be some rebalancing. But I was able to pull ahead of them. The thing that is KILLING me is the Ship Editor.
1) When you use the update ship, you get the cannot put this item on here because there is no space. When you update, the components are removed. However I believe that they are only physically removed. The Value is still there. Thereby ...ITS FULL.
2) The aliens are not varying thire research paths very much. Especially considering their neighbors have the same techs. The hostilities are very low too, considering some of the other races are suppose to be agressive.
3) The defender ships are being made are ridiculously STUPID. The computer is putting on SHIELDS instead of lasers (when they have the tech) Yeah what is up with the FODDER ships. They should at least put on ONE laser!!
4) Can we please work on some symetry for the computer ships.

NO CTDS YET, I did get one lock up, when I was in the detailed planet screen and hit the manager button.

Game was running fine for about 2 days now.
No serious problems. After an event, started getting a black screen except for a box around the mouse where i could see everything as normal. Try saving a game only being able to see about a 1/2 in square around the mouse. Anyway now anytime the game is started it goes black. even on the opening movie. ... debug as follows

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The tooltips telling you the names of ships in orbit are still missing (they disappeared in the last official patch before the beta, I believe.)

I was in war with some civilization, after some time I noticed that suddenly I am not in war (tried to attack their ship)...

After some thinking I came to conclusion that this is result of the bug and a fact that I researched "Republic" and switched to republic government turn or two before I am noticed I am not in war.
And with republic war needs approval so it somehow "stopped" the war probably because I was the one who started the war initially (yet under imperial government).

But guys, change of the government is not a reason to stop a war If it started and going on you don't have "vote" about it.

The shipyard icon on the mainmap does not update when the shipyard production is changed in the governor screen.

To reproduce with a planet with no ship being built use the nothing -> new ship option. Icon still shows no activity (orange). Once the ship has been built the Icon updates. Worse is the reverse action setting active shipyards to nothing keeps the building icon (greenish).

Ship designer, with rotation at set to 15 degrees, it is not possible to set rotation of a 180 degrees, I think this applies to lower amounts e.g. 5 degrees as well.

Also suffering from the inability to upgrade previous hull designs.

Please give an option to switch off auto focus after ship move.

Really like the new game start options

Having finally reached High espionage with some of the opponents I see:

A drengi planet with a technological capital on a planet with no research units - and placed on a +300% research tile (which doesnt appear to benefit the technological capital).
The summary for that planet, however, sugests that the square is giving +300tp, due to the bonus - looking at the research output of the planet, it is clear that this is not true, however. If the ai was expecting +300 tp, then it would explain why it built there, though.

More of a gameplay feedback post than a glitch post

1)5 AI's on a huge map, normal intelligence, abundant stars w/common habitable planets
2) Races: Drath, Iconians, Altarians, Yor and Thalan

Background:
On a whim I've kept my military spending at zero w/ research and social near 50% each. I wanted to check how fast the AI's can grow and how much it cost to stay with them, so I've been using the CNTL-M cheat for money.

After spending about 200,000bc (for ships and first factory at each colony) I have a nice sized territory, but am so bogged down with social expenses that I'm seeing a near 1000bc/turn deficit - and that's with specializing planets for population, industrial, etc. Problem is, I'm researching too fast and everything is trying to upgrade full bore, constantly.

Observation:
I decided to stop expanding and let my populations grow. Within a couple of turns there's 8 Iconian colony ships racing (speed 4) across my territory (entire center to left of huge map) to the farthest corner from their territory for the last remaining unclaimed planets.

For reference, the Iconians already have a larger territory than I do...as do the Drath, but the Drath didn't even attempt to go for those last planets even they were MUCH closer. Still, how are the Iconians able to expand faster than I'm able to cheat, without going bankrupt?

My guess: they are probably only putting 100 colonists on each ship instead of 500. This would drastically ease the population for taxes problem and give them 5 colony ships for each of mine. Granted their new colonies would grow that much smaller, but considering how slow my colonies with over 2B population are expanding there's no real loss.

When I get back to the game I will verify the population size of their new colonies.

Weird AI behavior in my current gigantic game.

All 9 races were filling their ships with harpoons and one shield (max damage 3 or 6), no diversity at all. Then suddenly every one of them designed their M3-7 ships, all of them filled with massdrivers and one shield (max damage 2-3).
So basically, every one of them downgraded their designs. Note that I was the only one that had done some missile defense research.

The only bug I've noticed, and it's been happening ALOT, is that when I create a new ship and it is set to autolaunch to a rally point it doesnt show on the map until it's moved. For instance if I have a new transport created and it launches and I go to the planet that launched it, I just won't see anything. If I know what square it should be in I can click it and it becomes visible, but otherwise it doesn't show up for a turn.

I am playing a metaverse game with the following settings:

Slow tech
Large galaxy
Uncommon stars
Common planets
Common habitable
9 opponents

After playing around 2 years into the game it crashes to desktop. Reloading from the autosave results in CTD after playing 2-3 turns so its easy to reproduce. I can provide the savegame file if that helps.

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Debug Message: FOW data: 98436
Debug Message: ZOC data: 1508
Debug Message: Total Planet data size: 871212 Max Planet data size: 5743
Debug Message: Total Star data size: 23320 Max Star data size: 424
Debug Message: Total Anomaly data size: 0 Max Anomaly data size: 0
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Debug Message: Total Civilization data size: 1010602 Max Civ data size: 98476
Debug Message: Total Colony data size: 16970 Max colony data size: 270
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Debug Message: Total Ship data size: 298964 Max Ship Data size: 1488
Debug Message: Total Fleet data size: 231432 Max Fleet Data size: 9844
Debug Message: Save game finished.
Debug Message: Finished auto save.
Debug Message: Destroying ship Constructor 2843. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Defender M2-3 524. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Korx
Debug Message: Destroying ship Scout Ship M0-1 36. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: Checking for Rebels
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Destroying ship Constructor 2913. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Drengin Fleet 152. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: ERROR: Had to force clean up on dead ships that were lingering!
Debug Message: Destroying ship 1-Heavy Fighter M5-5X 5. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: ERROR: Had to force clean up on dead ships that were lingering!
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Ship (1-Heavy Fighter M5-5X 5) is in a fleet, but fleet with ID=152 not found. ***
Debug Message: ERROR: Ship says its in fleet but there are no other ships with it.

Other than what's already mentioned, and the CTDs due to "ship not in fleet" or "path too long" errors....

AIs are occasionally building mining starbases where there are no resources. Confirmed by buying the starbase off them and comparing race stats before and after - no change to any of the stats.

Also, the PQ resetting to base value on reload is still happening (and really annoying after a CTD, when you've optimised all your planets with the correct number of farms for their current PQ to suddenly see it drop by 3 on the reload).

Advanced farming still only gives 8 MT food (same as intensive farm), and the pre-requisite techs for Extended and Ultra farming are still missing - meaning it's impossible to build the improvements.

I don't know, if I would really call this a bug, but the AI seems to be lot more aggressive, for my feeling even too aggressive...In all my last games, they have declared war on me within teh first 100 turns (and nearly all of them), only because I don't have the biggest fleet out there...
I think the Ai doesn't take Military base into account, as I normally build now one Military base with lots of modules, so that my fleet gets nearly unbeatable in the area of the base...
and the computer starts to waist fleet after fleet against my fleet, without getting one hit through and leaves the starbase completly alone, even so the starbase is much weaker than my fleet with offensive and defensive boni...

So to come back to the point...Get the Ai a little more in the way of it aggressiveness than in the pre 1.1

Oh and finally one last point(also mentioned in the review of the german magazine Game Star, where you by the way only got 62/100, you should have send them more money )
Get the placement of the races a little bit more equal through the galaxy, most of the time I've at least more than one neighbour just from the start and I can only in about one of three games (medium, abundant habitable planets, occasional planets, occasional stars) find a second system before the computer has colonized all systems, playing on tough.

double post (because of forum lag)

I'm not sure if this is a bug or just user ignorance, but I can't seem to upgrade or decommission ships when they are in the same sqare as other ships (be it stacked or in a fleet). To upgrade/decommission a ship I have to remove it from the fleet, move it one square away, and then I FINALLY get the Upgrade or Destroy(?) buttons on the left side of the ship view panel.

chewy



Debug Message: Version v1.1 BETA-1 last updated on: Fri Mar 24 19:54:46 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
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