1.2 Beta Bug ?

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Just downloaded the Beta from Stardock, started a fresh game and.....

A 'minor' issue with the sun/planet graphics......Sol is about 3 quadrants across....yes, quadrants.....Makes for an obscene bright yellow background in the immediate area.....

Any ideas on how I might need to reset my video settings to ....compensate ?

Thanks
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Please try deleting your prefs.ini file in my documents/my games/galcvi2 folder. This will reset your settings to defaults.

If that does not help, please post your debug.err file.
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
the 1.2 beta 2 bugs are being discussed in here:

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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I have the same problem.. First thing i did was a complete reinstall of the game plus stardock central. Still have the giant stars. I deleted all stardock and galciv files and folders before reinstalling. Did maintanence and a defrag before reinstall too. The game is unplayable now. I waited all week for this and now i dont know what to do. Please help. I dont want to play Civ 4 tonight. Please help!
I always do a complete reinstall for a major update. I dont mind entering my long serial everytime either, but 3 times in a row is starting to get too me.
Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Normal Game, Huge Map, after picking the opponents it goes to Loading, runs about 15 seconds, and crashes.

Apparently this new feature is what is causing my system to crash:

Replaced old planet "sphere.X" file (which cinsisted of an gluttinous 4500 polys!) with a new 1000 poly model (making gigantic maps much peppier)



Debug Message: Version v1.2 Beta 1 last updated on: Fri May 26 19:38:18 2006
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 5/26/2006, 22:39:40
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: JSTEWARTLT
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 Inc.
System Model: Latitude D610
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A05
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 1.73GHz
Physical Memory: 1016MB RAM
Page File: 395MB used, 3571MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip Type: Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset
DAC Type: Internal
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2592&SUBSYS_01821028&REV_03
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (50Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ialmrnt5.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4396
Driver Date: 9/20/2005 10:52:38
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: SigmaTel C-Major Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_266E&SUBSYS_01821028&REV_03
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: STAC97.sys
Provider: SigmaTel
Driver Version: 5.10.4255.0000
Driver Date: 3/10/2005 16:56:06
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: 1024 x 768
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (sw vp): Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset Family
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULT
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 50
Debug Message: Bit Depth: 32 bit.
Debug Message: *********Checking D3DDevice Caps***********************
Debug Message: A full-color cursor is supported in hardware at high resolution modes.
Debug Message: RGB in format 6:6:6, Masks reported as ff0000:ff00:ff
Debug Message: Now Fullscreen
Debug Message: Shell initialization complete
Debug Message: ***** Initializing Game *****
Debug Message: Timer Frequency is 0 369e99
Debug Message: Initializing sound card.
Debug Message: initailizing bink
Debug Message: No string tables in C:\gc\Mods/Data/*.str
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\gc\Mods\Movies\*.bik
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\gc\Mods\Movies\techs\*.bik
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\gc\Mods\Gfx\*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\gc\Mods\Gfx\Race\*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\gc\Mods\sfx\*.wav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\gc\Mods\Music\*.mp3
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\gc\Mods\Event Music\*.mp3
Debug Message: Create setup screens.
Debug Message: Clear galaxy settings.
Debug Message: Clear influence.
Debug Message: Clear up laws.
Debug Message: Clear first time events.
Debug Message: Clear wonders and trade goods.
Debug Message: Clear sector mapper.
Debug Message: * Collectors Edition *
Debug Message: Set mouse.
Debug Message: Set update timer.
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\gc\Mods\Data\Techs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\gc\Mods\Data\ShipComponents\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\gc\Mods\Data\ShipDefs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\gc\Mods\Data\PlanetImprovements\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\gc\Mods\Data\TerrainColorSchemes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\gc\Mods\Data\PlanetDescriptions\*.xml
*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\Jstewart\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipclass
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\gc\Mods\Data\Anomalies\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\gc\Mods\Data\Events\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\gc\Mods\Data\UPIssues\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\gc\Mods\Data\Invasions\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\gc\Mods\Data\PoliticalParties\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\gc\Mods\Data\StarTypes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\gc\Mods\Data\StarbaseModules\*.xml
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: GalaxyWnd: Cannot find OBJID Scenario_CPU_Option_Title
Debug Message: GalaxyWnd: Cannot find OBJID Scenario_CPU_Option_Checkbox
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\gc\Mods\Data\CustomMaps\*.gc2map
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\gc\Mods\Data\Scenarios\*.gc2scenario
Debug Message: CustomRaceWnd: Cannot find OBJID CustomRace_Description_Text
Debug Message: CustomRaceWnd: Cannot find OBJID CustomRace_Tab_Homeworld
Debug Message: Creating Galaxy
Debug Message: Killing threads.
Debug Message: Kiling civs.
Debug Message: Killing ships.
Debug Message: Killing rallypoints.
Debug Message: Killing misc objects.
Debug Message: Killing stars.
Debug Message: Killing anomalies.
Debug Message: Killing space resources.
Debug Message: Killing colonies and planets.
Debug Message: killing scenario.
Debug Message: Clearing Turn Event Log
Debug Message: Clear galaxy settings.
Debug Message: Clear influence.
Debug Message: Clear up laws.
Debug Message: Clear first time events.
Debug Message: Clear wonders and trade goods.
Debug Message: Clear sector mapper.
Debug Message: Galaxy Size Set: 12 x 12
Debug Message: Creating Random Map
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Stars
Debug Message: Number of Unplaced Stars: 55.
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: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Anomalies
Debug Message: Num Anomalies: 217
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 -> 65
Debug Message: Drengin Empire: Intellence -> 65
Debug Message: Arcean Empire: Intellence -> 65
Debug Message: Torian Confederation: Intellence -> 65
Debug Message: Yor Collective: Intellence -> 65
Debug Message: Dominion of Korx: Intellence -> 65
Debug Message: Drath Legion: Intellence -> 65
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 = 10
Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: New Game Started
*DEBUG ERROR: ***CStarGraphic::CreateSphere: Could not load sphere.x ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***CStarGraphic::CreateSphere: Could not load sphere.x ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***CPlanetoidGraphic::CreateSphere failed to load sphere.x ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***COrbitingGraphic::CreateSphere: Could not load sphere.x ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***CPlanetoidGraphic::CreateSphere failed to load sphere.x ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***CPlanetoidGraphic::CreateSphere failed to load sphere.x ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***CPlanetoidGraphic::CreateSphere failed to load sphere.x ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***CPlanetoidGraphic::CreateSphere failed to load sphere.x ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***CPlanetoidGraphic::CreateSphere failed to load sphere.x ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***COrbitingGraphic::CreateSphere: Could not load sphere.x ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***CPlanetoidGraphic::CreateSphere failed to load sphere.x ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***COrbitingGraphic::CreateSphere: Could not load sphere.x ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***CPlanetoidGraphic::CreateSphere failed to load sphere.x ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***CPlanetoidGraphic::CreateSphere failed to load sphere.x ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***CPlanetoidGraphic::CreateSphere failed to load sphere.x ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***CPlanetoidGraphic::CreateSphere failed to load sphere.x ***
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Stacked_Logistics_Value
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID stacked_Fleet_More_Button
Debug Message: Could not parse file screens\PlanetContextWnd.dxpack for EFDX objects.
Debug Message: PlanetContextWnd: Cannot find OBJID PlanetContext_Window