GalCiv 2 v1.31 crash - while attacking

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I have problems with 1.31 patch. Game keeps crashing to desktop while I want to attack someone. I've tested it on 2 computers (laptop and desktop). Here is debug.err file (from desktop):

Debug Message: Version v1.31 last updated on: Wed Sep 13 18:41:18 2006
Debug Message: GalCiv2 is activated.
Debug Message: Checking DX Version.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 10/14/2006, 02:34:58
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: LUKE
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Dodatek Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Languages: Polish (Regional Setting: Polish)
System Manufacturer: NVIDIA
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 3200+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.2GHz
Physical Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 394MB used, 2067MB 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 9800 PRO AGP (0x4E48)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4E48&SUBSYS_40261458&REV_00
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Monitor Plug and Play
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6626
Driver Date: 7/19/2006 04:58:29
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: SB Audigy 2 ZS Audio [9000]
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0004&SUBSYS_20021102&REV_04
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: ctaud2k.sys
Provider: Creative
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.1196
Driver Date: 8/11/2006 14:45:38
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): RADEON 9800 SERIES
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 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: * Collectors Edition *
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\Łukasz\Moje dokumenty\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.xml
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Łukasz\Moje dokumenty\My Games\GalCiv2\Kampania Władców Strachu\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Łukasz\Moje dokumenty\My Games\GalCiv2\Logos\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Łukasz\Moje dokumenty\My Games\GalCiv2\Metaverse\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Łukasz\Moje dokumenty\My Games\GalCiv2\Portraits\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Łukasz\Moje dokumenty\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Łukasz\Moje dokumenty\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
Debug Message: Loading Game
Debug Message: Loading: Game mode is normal.
Debug Message: Loading Galaxy
Debug Message: Sectors across: 3 x 3
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 Turn Event Log
Debug Message: Loading ENDGALAXYDATA
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: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Drathianie (7): Researching: Teoria broni promieniowej
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Ziemianie (0): Researching: Laser IV
Debug Message: Torianie (4): Researching: Laser
Debug Message: Thalanie (8): Researching: Laser III
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Drathianie (7): Researching: Zaawansowane deflektory
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
If you updated to 1.31 shorlty after it came out, you may want to try redownloading the patch and installing it again. There were some issues with the localization of the data files, and this was fixed and updated for at least the French and German versions.

If it still crashes at battles after you repatch, I'll see if our European moderator can supply you with the changes you'd need to make to fix it yourself.
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I've redowload the patch, and the problem is still there. AFAIK i'm not the only one with this issue. I'll be gratful for any help.
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I think the problem lies in Data\Polish\English.str. When I switched this file with the file from: Data\English\English.str game stoped crashing.
Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Ok, i figured it out. I've to change lines:

[ShipDefeated] %s - pokonany. Zwyciężył: %s: %s.
[ShipDestroyed] %s - Zwycięstwo! Zniszczony: %s: %s.

to:

[ShipDefeated] %s - pokonany. Zwycięzył: %s.
[ShipDestroyed] %s - Zwycięstwo! Zniszczony: %s.

btw. there is translation error in line:

[AssemblesNextWeek] Obrady OPZ odbędą się w przyszłym miesiącu.

it should be:

[AssemblesNextWeek] Obrady OPZ odbędą się w przyszłym tygodniu.
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
If you can send me the corrected files, I'll pass them on so they are included in the next update, to prevent this problem for other Polish users. My email address is kryo [AT] stardock [DOT] com.
Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Kryo, I hate to say that, but I have posted that problem in this thread https://forums.galciv2.com/?forumid=274&aid=129932 . And I have asked that Stardock patches the translated files to avoid this crash. Sadly, the official position was to wait for new translated files from Paradox or for files from volunteers.

It is sad that this known problem that could have been fixed easily (since it required only to change some %s %s into %s t ) must wait from report in each translated languages to be fixed.