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DO NOT allow GC2 to remain minimized for more than a couple minutes.

This is virtually guaranteed to make it crash

April 15, 2006 2:09:20 PM from GalCiv II ForumsGalCiv II Forums
I am using the latest build, 1.10[b4].016

Debug Message: Version v1.1 BETA 4 last updated on: Wed Apr 12 18:45:12 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 4/15/2006, 15:02:33
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: GREY-MOUSER
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: GBT___
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz (2 CPUs)
Physical Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 313MB used, 2150MB available
Windows Dir: E:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: SAPPHIRE RADEON 9600 PRO ATLANTIS
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip Type: RADEON 9600 Series AGP (0x4150)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4150&SUBSYS_7C19174B&REV_00
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1600 x 1200 (32 bit) (75Hz) (Edit: this is incorrect, the Windows res is 1600x1200, GC2 is set to 1280x1024, but was minimized when this crash happened)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200 (Edit: this is incorrect, I have even played GC2 at 2048x1536 on this machine)
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6497
Driver Date: 12/1/2004 05:12:50
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes

Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24D5&SUBSYS_A0021458&REV_02
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5940
Driver Date: 10/4/2005 17:39:58
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: Game Resolution: 1280 x 1024
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (hw vp): SAPPHIRE RADEON 9600 PRO ATLANTIS
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 a746b930
Debug Message: Initializing sound card.
Debug Message: initailizing bink
Debug Message: No string tables in E:\Documents and Settings\Walker\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods/*.str
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\Walker\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Gfx\*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\Walker\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Gfx\Race\*.png
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 E:\Documents and Settings\Walker\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Techs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\Walker\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\ShipComponents\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\Walker\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\ShipDefs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\Walker\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PlanetImprovements\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\Walker\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\TerrainColorSchemes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\Walker\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PlanetDescriptions\*.xml
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for PirateShip. ***
Debug Message: Found existing ship type with class name: Ranger
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. ***
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\Walker\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipclass
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\Walker\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Anomalies\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\Walker\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Events\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\Walker\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\UPIssues\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\Walker\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Invasion\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\Walker\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PoliticalParties\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\Walker\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\StarTypes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Documents and Settings\Walker\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\StarbaseModules\*.xml
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
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. 1 counts left.
Debug Message: D3D not cleared. 1 counts left.
Debug Message: Destroying Window.
Debug Message: Main Shell terminating normally

P.S.: Why was I unable to upload this Metaverse game to the stats site?
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Ostsol
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Reply #1 April 15, 2006 2:37:35 PM
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I don't know about your question, but you should really update your video drivers.

Also, it is recommended that if you're going to be alt-tabbing alot or otherwise regularily interacting with other applications while playing GalCiv2, you should just run the game in windowed mode.
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Reply #2 April 15, 2006 2:57:24 PM
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How would one go about setting the game to run in a window?
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Reply #3 April 15, 2006 3:07:02 PM
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Driver Date: 12/1/2004 05:12:50

Omfg how can you run around with drivers that old....
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Reply #4 April 15, 2006 3:15:21 PM
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Gamefan: There are different options.

1. Adding a *w* to the desktop shortcut (without the asterisk) is supposed to work - never did for me.
2. I think some posts mentioned that there is an option somewhere in the options menue.
3. Go to your My documents/My Games/GalCiv2 folder and edit the prefs.ini file: There is a line saying "Fullscreen=1"
Change thet to 0 (you can change it back anytime)
And below that you can change the resolution of that window, too - if you want.
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Reply #5 April 15, 2006 3:24:41 PM
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Thank you prokto.

hehe... prokto.... makes me think proctologist... butt doctor.
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Reply #6 April 15, 2006 5:57:41 PM
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That's the intention - sort of. Was the first name I used in a LAN Game - just for fun.
Used it ever since

P.S. Glad that I could be of help!
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Reply #7 April 15, 2006 7:38:30 PM
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Driver Date: 12/1/2004 05:12:50

Omfg how can you run around with drivers that old....


Heh, yeah.

"Omg, don't allow GC2 to remain minimised for more than a couple of minutes!!

But hey, drivers that are 2 years old, that's ok."
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