100% out of memory?

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It seems that whenever I get advanced in a gigantic game, I can no longer save as it will result in a 100% Out of memory error. Ive tried all the fix'arounds ive seen in the other posts, but no luck.I have 2gigs of ram and swap file set to 4gig, still no luck
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Post the contents of your debug.err file
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Handority, which build of the game are you using as this should not happen post 1.2!
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
also, I'd suggest doing some normal computer maintenance if you haven't already, such as running disk cleanup, defragmentor.
Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Im running 1.3 beta. tried a fresh reinstall and everything...
Debug Message: Version v1.3 beta 1 last updated on: Thu Jul 27 18:22:18 2006
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 7/31/2006, 03:33:20
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: SIRSYSTEM
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
System Model: System Product Name
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 4000+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.4GHz
Physical Memory: 2048MB RAM
Page File: 250MB used, 5735MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


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Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GS
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce 6800 GS
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_00C0&SUBSYS_21781682&REV_A2
Display Memory: 256.0 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: 6.14.0010.9131
Driver Date: 6/1/2006 17:22:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



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Sound device 1:
Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0059&SUBSYS_812A1043&REV_A2
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5750
Driver Date: 11/17/2004 16:35:38
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0

Sound device 1:
Description: Logitech USB Headset
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: USB\Vid_046d&Pid_0a02&Rev_1013&MI_00
Manufacturer ID: 65535
Product ID: 65535
Driver Name: usbaudio.sys
Provider: Microsoft
Driver Version: 5.01.2600.2180
Driver Date: 8/3/2004 23:07:56
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0



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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): NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GS
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: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.SIRSYSTEM\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Logos\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.SIRSYSTEM\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Metaverse\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.SIRSYSTEM\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Portraits\*.sav
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Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.SIRSYSTEM\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: 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: Loading Custom Map
Debug Message: Loading Data Defs
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
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Debug Message: Loading: Game mode is normal.
Debug Message: Loading Galaxy
Debug Message: Sectors across: 18 x 18
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Debug Message: Loading ZOC Map
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Debug Message: Loading Anomalies
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Debug Message: Loading Civs
Debug Message: Loading Colonies
Debug Message: Loading RallyPoints
Debug Message: Loading Ships
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Debug Message: Loading Turn Event Log
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Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 5
Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: New Game Started
Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: Mods are Disabled
Debug Message: BuildShip: Cannot build ship type 1-Frigate M10-8 at Alshain II - No open slots
Debug Message: BuildShip: Cannot build ship type 8-Frigate M10-8 at Thala - No open slots
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Stacked_Logistics_Value
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID stacked_Fleet_More_Button
Debug Message: Save Game: About to save
Debug Message: Saving game C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.SIRSYSTEM\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\QuickSave.sav
Debug Message: Num Sectors Across: 18
Debug Message: Saving: Game mode is normal.
ASSERT ERROR in file .\Source\memman.cpp at line 1384.
ASSERT ERROR in file .\Source\memman.cpp at line 978.
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
did this happen before you downloaded 1.3 beta? because if its stable with 1.2, then its probably the beta patch
Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Try reducing your swap file to 1.5GB and see if that helps.
And if it is not already, make it static.

Reply #7 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Tried reducing the swap to 1500, but no dice.

Im gonna try and bring up the old 1.2 Doesnt appear to be a problem till I get to the later stages of the game, so it will be awhile before I can see if it happens again
Reply #8 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Try to keep an eye on the in-game date. I am curious as to how far into the game you are getting.

My games are usually over by 2229-2230 or so. I have never run out of memory with this game, even on a gigantic map with 9 races. I have 3GB of ram with a 768MB static swap file.
Reply #9 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I am having the exact same problem.

Reply #11 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I'm also having memory problems now with the 1.3 beta. I've sent in the quick save and debug error. Not only that, but saved games are now taking 10 minutes to load, and subsequently CTD.
Reply #12 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
This memory problem has been with GalCiv2 from the word go, and my question is " why the hell is it still not fixed" what sort of memory management are they using on this turkey? I mean this game compared to most other popular games would be classed as a game of tidily winks.
Reply #13 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
i never really had to much memory problems with the previous builds, i was at 500 mb ram only for a good while.
now i have 1.5G ram, i run the 1.3 beta test, largest map, most stars, most planets to live on and most star systems with 9 oppononts.

the game did crash, well crash i couldn't go to the menu anymore or invade a planet. i had to save the game on my own every 20 minuts before i did another turn, sometimes restarting the game, load my game and continou, this is how i played the last 1.5 hours of the game but i finished the gigantic map.
Reply #14 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
As near as I can figure out, there are database pointer issues that cause it to consume all available RAM. I notice it consistently using 512 Megs for what? Come on guys, I can run Oracle 9 or 10 in half that. For comparison sake a full blown install of Solaris and running a near real time rendering engine takes less ram than Windows and GC2. It's not video, so it's gotta be poor application design. I'm getting sick of it running out of RAM and having to save every time I do something significant. As much as I like the game, it's not worth the trouble it takes to run. I've put it on the shelf in case they ever get it fixed and I've deleted the expansion off my must buy list. Good thing it's not a 64 bit app

As a VP IT and CTO for many years, I am quite aware what developing large apps is like. I mean really, I've built some apps in the 20 Million range. If I ever released something like this to the 10,000 users in my org I'd be golden parachuted out of there so fast my arm would be sore from the false "thank you" "miss you" handshakes.

Putting it in perspective, I have 40 bucks in the game and a bit of leisure time. No great loss. Just put it aside and play something else. As much as I like the corporate philosophy here at Stardock it doesn't make up for a crap experience with the product.
Reply #15 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I had originally posted this in its own thread but I'll add it here as this post is getting more traffic and, hopefully, more attention.


I'm trying to save a game in the late stages of galactic domination. The altarians just begged me for peace and when I tried to save after the end of that turn, the game froze in "Saving Game" screen. I tried to reboot and redo this a couple times but the same thing happened.

When I ctrl-alt-del and jump back to windows there is an "Out of memory" error pop-up on the screen. I find that hard to believe since I'm running with 2gigs of RAM.

Here is are the last few lines of the debug, after the save is started. This save was when I tried it with the quick save feature. The same happens when I use the regular save. I haven't played enough turns to see if autosave will trigger it. I'm assuming that it will.


Debug Message: Save Game: About to save
Debug Message: Saving game C:\Documents and Settings\Tanzit\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\QuickSave.sav
Debug Message: Num Sectors Across: 8
Debug Message: Saving: Game mode is normal.
ASSERT ERROR in file .\Source\memman.cpp at line 1384.
ASSERT ERROR in file .\Source\memman.cpp at line 978.


Any help/ideas would be appreciated. This isn't a crippling error,... yet. I had all but won the game in question. I just don't want it reoccuring in new games.

Thanks
Reply #17 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
It looks like it's those two assert errors in memman.cpp so it's possible that there is no setting you can change that will solve the problem. I'd look at that file myself but my own C++ knowledge probably doesn't extend that far.

That's why they call it a beta.
Reply #18 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
We should start a petition asking Stardock to stop tarting GalCiv2 up and concentrate on the memory issue. I for one am fed-up with putting days into a game only for the stupid game to go top itself.
Reply #19 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I all the time I have been playing this game, I have never seen that happen.

And I do not think it is quite that common an occurrance in the overall population of players.

Are all other system drivers and bios's up to date? Sometimes a mb bios update can cure things like that.
Reply #20 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I have had the same problem, only since installing the 1.3 beta. Damn anoying.

here is my debug.err for what its worth.

Debug Message: Version v1.3 beta 1 last updated on: Thu Jul 27 18:22:18 2006
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 8/1/2006, 01:02:20
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name:
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: NVIDIA
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 3000+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.2GHz
Physical Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 207MB used, 2254MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: RADEON 9800 SERIES
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip Type: Radeon 9800AGP
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4E48&SUBSYS_00021002&REV_00
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0001.6292
Driver Date: 1/20/2003 15:45:02
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: NVIDIA(R) nForce(TM) Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: NFORCE_VAD
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: nvapu.sys
Provider: NVIDIA Corporation
Driver Version: 5.10.2920.0000
Driver Date: 12/18/2002 15:39:00
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0



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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): RADEON 9800 SERIES
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Debug Message: Refresh rate: 60
Debug Message: Bit Depth: 32 bit.
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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: 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: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
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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
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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
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Debug Message: Max num techs: 248
Debug Message: Loading ImprovementDB
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Debug Message: Loading UPIssues
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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: Game mode is normal.
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Debug Message: Loading ZOC Map
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Debug Message: Loading Civs
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Debug Message: BuildShip: Cannot build ship type 16-BattleShip M16-8 at Andians II - No open slots
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Debug Message: Destroying ship Terran Constructor M12-7 7735. Orbiting: 0
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Debug Message: War Party running for re-election...
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Debug Message: BuildShip: Cannot build ship type 16-Frigate M16-8 at Andians II - No open slots
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Debug Message: Destroying ship united colonies Fleet 957. Orbiting: 0
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Debug Message: Destroying ship Thalan Constructor M11-12 7726. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: BuildShip: Cannot build ship type 12-BattleShip M16-8 at Carinoids IV - No open slots
Debug Message: Year: 2241. Andians traded Hardened Hull Design to the Carinoids in exchange for Xeno Farm Construction II
Debug Message: Andians (16): Researching: Kanvium II
Debug Message: BuildShip: Cannot build ship type 16-Freighter M16-8 at Andians II - No open slots
Debug Message: Destroying ship Terran Constructor M12-7 7718. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Yearly Status Dialog
Debug Message: Yearly Status Dialog 6
Debug Message: Yearly Status Dialog 6d
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\Mike Otter\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\AutoSave.sav
Debug Message: Num Sectors Across: 12
Debug Message: Saving: Game mode is normal.
Debug Message: Save game finished.
Debug Message: Finished auto save.
Debug Message: BuildShip: Cannot build ship type 12-Frigate M16-8 at Carinoids IV - No open slots
Debug Message: BuildShip: Cannot build ship type 16-BattleShip M16-8 at Andians II - No open slots
Debug Message: Error flipping back buffer to primary buffer.
Debug Message: Device lost
Reply #21 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Two problems stand out.
You have very old video and audio drivers, they need to be updated.
Driver Date: 1/20/2003 15:45:02

Your game resolution is higher than your desktop resolution, which is a big no-no.
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1152 x 864

Debug Message: Error flipping back buffer to primary buffer.

That message indicates a problem with video. Try running the game at your desktop resolution, after updating the drivers.
Reply #22 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Having the same problem with the game on a gigantic map with abundant planets -- somewhere around 400 habitable worlds. About every 2-5 turns get the out of memory error and have to reload latest save. i set autosave on every turn so that helps. And I upped my virtual memory from 2 gig to 4 gig after the 2nd time I got the error and that helped some getting me 1 or 2 turns more before the error. Problem started showing up when I had conquered about half the map. Playing 1.2 update. Didn't have the problem with games that just had average amount of habitable planets -- and the games were better -- easiest game i've had yet -- last time i play a game for a high score.
Reply #23 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Same problem here, only happened to me after the 1.3 Beta (no problems on 1.2)

Then again, this is the first time I've set EVERYTHING to abundant on a Gigantic map. I have 2GB of memory and get the "out of memory" bug whether I try and save manually or use the autosave.

It also results in my save file disappearing. This only seems to have an impact when I'm trying to save, as I can progress to the next turn without saving (i.e. had to disable the auto-save) but I could not then manually save after the turn was completed, still froze up on me.
Reply #24 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

It's a bug in the loading code that is causing a dynamic array to be created much larger than necessary.  Then, when the game is saved again, that large size is saved into the game. If you were then to load that save game, the array would be created even larger, and so on until Windows refuses to allocate any more memory.    So you can avoid it if you don't have to save and reload.

I have fixed this bug here, and the fix will be in the next update.

Reply #25 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Thanks for the update. Will our existing save games be corrected in the next update, or will they be no good?

I won't even ask WHEN the update is scheduled, since I know how that goes, heh heh.