No ship textures, just flat, solid colors

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Ever since I picked up a copy and installed the game, I've had the ships drawn in flat, untextured colors, just the two chosen ship colors plus the engine output color - which is always white, no matter what's chosen on the civilization editor, unless that color determines engine trails or something instead. The disable-ship-textures option on the options screen is unchecked. I won't mind if it turns out to be one of those automatic tweaks the game has to do to run at a good clip on my machine, I just want to know whether it should be doing this, or whether I have an option of getting the pretty ship designs instead. On top of that, I don't appear to be able to post on the board using Opera 8.51; either that or the board was going through some error time. Apologies if this one's been posted before. Debug Message: Version v1.11 last updated on: Mon May 8 11:15:04 2006 Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No. Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.********* System Info Time: 6/13/2006, 00:23:46 DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904) Machine Name: LEGEND-DESTNY Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 1 (2600.xpsp2.030422-1633) Languages: English (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: HP Pavilion 061 System Model: DM170A-ABA A350N BIOS: BIOS Date: 09/04/03 17:10:30 Ver: 08.00.08 Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.8GHz Physical Memory: 512MB RAM Page File: 247MB used, 1003MB available Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS Display Info Display device 1: Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1 Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X Manufacturer: NVIDIA Chip Type: GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0181&SUBSYS_91701462&REV_A2 Display Memory: 64.0 MB Current Display Mode: 1280 x 1024 (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: Realtek AC97 Audio Default Sound Playback: Yes Default Voice Playback: Yes Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24D5&SUBSYS_80951043&REV_02 Manufacturer ID: 65535 Product ID: 65535 Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5410 Driver Date: 2/17/2004 06:49:14 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_NONMASKABLE Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768 Debug Message: Running fullscreen. Debug Message: HAL (sw vp): NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X 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. 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Debug Message: Clear sector mapper. Debug Message: Set mouse. Debug Message: Set update timer. Debug Message: Clear data definitions. 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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Okay, my apologies, apparently I need to manually add in those line breaks. Should've Previewed. Gonna give it a shot, at least, to make that a little less hideous:

Ever since I picked up a copy and installed the game, I've had the ships drawn in flat, untextured colors, just the two chosen ship colors plus the engine output color - which is always white, no matter what's chosen on the civilization editor, unless that color determines engine trails or something instead. The disable-ship-textures option on the options screen is unchecked. I won't mind if it turns out to be one of those automatic tweaks the game has to do to run at a good clip on my machine, I just want to know whether it should be doing this, or whether I have an option of getting the pretty ship designs instead.

On top of that, I don't appear to be able to post on the board using Opera 8.51; either that or the board was going through some error time.

Apologies if this one's been posted before.

Debug Message: Version v1.11 last updated on: Mon May 8 11:15:04 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 6/13/2006, 00:23:46
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: LEGEND-DESTNY
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 1 (2600.xpsp2.030422-1633)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP Pavilion 061
System Model: DM170A-ABA A350N
BIOS: BIOS Date: 09/04/03 17:10:30 Ver: 08.00.08
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
Physical Memory: 512MB RAM Page File: 247MB used, 1003MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS

Display Info
Display device 1: Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X
Manufacturer: NVIDIA Chip Type: GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0181&SUBSYS_91701462&REV_A2
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1280 x 1024 (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: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24D5&SUBSYS_80951043&REV_02
Manufacturer ID: 65535
Product ID: 65535
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5410
Driver Date: 2/17/2004 06:49:14
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_NONMASKABLE
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (sw vp): NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X
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 a6e70d00
Debug Message: Initializing sound card.
Debug Message: initailizing bink
Debug Message: No string tables in C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods/*.str
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Gfx\*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Gfx\Race\*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\sfx\*.wav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Music\*.mp3
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\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: Set mouse.
Debug Message: Set update timer.
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Techs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\ShipComponents\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\ShipDefs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PlanetImprovements\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\TerrainColorSchemes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\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 C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipclass
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Anomalies\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Events\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\UPIssues\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Invasion\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PoliticalParties\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\StarTypes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\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:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\CustomMaps\*.gc2map
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\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: 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: 5 x 5
Debug Message: Creating Random Map
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Stars
Debug Message: Number of Unplaced Stars: 2.
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Planets
Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Anomalies
Debug Message: Num Anomalies: 59
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Resources
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Done
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\CustomMaps\*.gc2map
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Scenarios\*.gc2scenario
Debug Message: OptionsWnd: Quit Btn
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

Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Not sure on this but, since noone else has posted... I believe you have 512 ram and an ancient graphics card with only 64MB or ram. I say, ancient, and only because I had this same card, up until I upgrade to a GeForce 6600, with 256 on board RAM, The fact that you only have 512 system ram means that it can't help out your grahpics card with any of the textures or drawing whatnot cause the operating system is using about 192-mb of ram + the game (128-384mb of the rest of the ram) Then the rest is filling the page file as far as I understand how the memory management works.

I recommend you both upgrade your ram and then upgrade your graphics card, if you're on a budget, upgrade the graphics card first, as it will give you the best improvement for under $100. Consider consulting pricewatch.com for your upgrading of a grahpics card, and newegg.com for RAM.

You're best bet with this program is about 1 GB of ram 2 would be even better, and a 6 series Geforce card or 7 series if you want to make it your final upgrade for a computer purchased a year or two ago. I personally have a similar rig that came with 256 MB RAM, and 2.4 ghz p4, and the Geforce 4 MX 440, although a great Geforce 4 card (for the money) Gee thanks DELL, I had to upgrade the RAM almost overnight and the graphics card was no gamer card after about 6 months to be sure either. Just try playing Doom 3 in 640x480 with a geforce 4 mx and then going over to you bud's house on his new hyper threader, and the 6800 and watching it in 1024 x 768 and its like watching a movie vs watching a cheezy video game. Same problem with the textures, the geforce 4 mx doesn't do textures real well, and for less then $100 you can upgrade your rig enough to make it work.

I'm not sure but I think an HP Pavillion might be a lap-top, I mean or whatever they call em when they dont come in a box, in which case you're pretty much screwed, cause upgrades are costly and harder to make fit inside a rig, with the space considerations as well as the power structuring. In that case, you are probably SOL.

Hopefully you dont have that issue. Cheers and good luck.
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Hey, thanks for the response; much more in-depth than I was expecting! It's not a laptop; if you mean a prefab, put-together machine, though, I believe it is indeed that, but I'm not going to sweat it that much, because having the cutting edge graphics on this machine isn't really a priority of mine; it's got a handful of games on it, but it's not a gaming rig, really. The game runs fine, it's just not as pretty as is, so I can make do as is, I think. Either way, I'm just feeling better about knowing what it is that's going on here. Thanks!
Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I believe your problem is the graphics card. i had a Geforce MX as well and experienced the same problem, do you have. It disappeared when i upgraded the card. You could also try getting the latest drivers for the card.
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
A graphics upgrade and resetting the virtual memory on your computer should be sufficient to give you the majority of the game features. I recommend 2-4GB of swap file, set the min and max to the same values so it is fixed in size. You can get a good video card for under $100US easily.
Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
i got my current card for 145$ US, it's a 6600GT, 256mb...it was an awsome improvment from what i was runing...it plays oblivion and Galciv2 looks real pretty with it...
Reply #7 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Hey, if graphics cards are that cheap, maybe I'll get one! After I saw how pretty my friend's ships were compared to my two-tone models, I decided to put the game away until I got a new Vista-capable computer in 2007-8. But I didn't give up the forums yet.
Reply #8 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Vista...[censored]...
Reply #9 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Well, if you are going for a mid-range card, these days you can't do better than the Geforce 6800 GS cards.
I have an overclocked version form Evga that works pretty well with this game. It costs round $175.
Reply #10 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Before you spend money on a new card you might also try 3DAnalyze, it emmulates diff cards and I had the same prob as you. I cant remeber the link but a search in the forum should pull it up along with the settings you need to choose.