Can't load saved game

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I can't load a saved game since I upgraded with the bonus pack.

I can started a new game, but there were things missiing in the gameplay:
1. I could not access the ship/planet screen.
2. I could not see the ship descriptions when scrolling over them while docked at my starbase.

I saved the game, quit, and I get an error when trying to load it.

Is there a bug in the bonus pack?

Help!

Debug Message: Version v1.0X.2 last updated on: Tue Mar 7 15:02:59 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 7/10/2006, 09:18:15
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: STUDIO
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: Dell Computer Corporation
System Model: Dimension 8300
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A03
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz (2 CPUs)
Physical Memory: 1022MB RAM
Page File: 401MB used, 2062MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce FX 5200
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0322&SUBSYS_01B910DE&REV_A1
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.8198
Driver Date: 12/10/2005 04:06:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Creative SB Live! Series
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0006&SUBSYS_10031102&REV_00
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: P16X.sys
Provider: Creative Technology Ltd.
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0129
Driver Date: 8/14/2003 10:58:12
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: 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 (sw vp): NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200
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 25
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 a67a8f90
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\Brian Mattson\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: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Brian Mattson\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Dread Lords Campaign\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Brian Mattson\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Logos\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Brian Mattson\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Metaverse\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Brian Mattson\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Brian Mattson\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Portraits\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Brian Mattson\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Brian Mattson\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: 1005591
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: Loading Influence
Debug Message: Loading ENDGALAXYDATA
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 0
*DEBUG ERROR: ***ShipDesignScreen: Unknown edit field SDesign_Dial_Pitch type: Dial ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***ShipDesignScreen: Unknown edit field SDesign_Dial_Yaw type: Dial ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***ShipDesignScreen: Unknown edit field SDesign_Dial_Roll type: Dial ***
Debug Message: ShipDesignScreen: Cannot find OBJID SDesign_Screen_Discription_Title
Debug Message: ShipDesignScreen: Cannot find OBJID SDesign_Slot_Picture_1
Debug Message: ShipDesignScreen: Cannot find OBJID SDesign_Slot_Picture_2
Debug Message: ShipDesignScreen: Cannot find OBJID SDesign_Slot_Picture_3
Debug Message: ShipDesignScreen: Cannot find OBJID SDesign_Slot_Picture_4
Debug Message: ShipDesignScreen: Cannot find OBJID SDesign_Slot_Picture_5
Debug Message: ShipDesignScreen: Cannot find OBJID SDesign_Slot_Picture_6
Debug Message: ShipDesignScreen: Cannot find OBJID SDesign_Slot_Picture_7
Debug Message: ShipDesignScreen: Cannot find OBJID SDesign_Slot_Picture_8
Debug Message: ShipDesignScreen: Cannot find OBJID SDesign_Slot_Picture_9
Debug Message: ShipDesignScreen: Cannot find OBJID SDesign_Slot_Button_1
Debug Message: ShipDesignScreen: Cannot find OBJID SDesign_Slot_Button_2
Debug Message: ShipDesignScreen: Cannot find OBJID SDesign_Slot_Button_3
Debug Message: ShipDesignScreen: Cannot find OBJID SDesign_Slot_Button_4
Debug Message: ShipDesignScreen: Cannot find OBJID SDesign_Slot_Button_5
Debug Message: ShipDesignScreen: Cannot find OBJID SDesign_Slot_Button_6
Debug Message: ShipDesignScreen: Cannot find OBJID SDesign_Slot_Button_7
Debug Message: ShipDesignScreen: Cannot find OBJID SDesign_Slot_Button_8
Debug Message: ShipDesignScreen: Cannot find OBJID SDesign_Slot_Button_9
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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top
If you installed the bonus pack after installing the 1.2 patch, you have broken your gmae and need to reinstall.

FYI, the "Bonus Pack" is really just Patch 1.0X2. So if you already have 1.1 or greater it will actually downgrade/break your game. The Bonus Pack's special content is included in all patches after that anyway, so if you have 1.1 or 1.2 you don't need it.
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Thanks, I'll do a reinstall.

I'm just starting out with small to large galaxies and don't want to encounter problems when I'm ready for the Gigantic. Will I encounter problems with my Video Card? Would you recommend something else, and if so... what would work best for my system.

Thanks again for the quick response.

Great support guys!!!!
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