I have the exact same issue!
And its KILLING ME!!! I just want to play
Here's my debug.err -
Yes, mods are on (has nothing to with it), and yes its 1.4X updated...
This debug file doesn't say anything to me that I don't know, except how frustrating this has become...
The game loads fine, the screens load fine, its just when I press the "TURN" button, three or four ships move then... Bam! Crash with a nice dialog. I've made at least four new games and each one after about five or six hours of playing, I press "TURN" to make the screen go black... So, I've wasted a few days of my life trying to end a game, but I can't get past "three years" in game time in...
Please get me back so I can waste more days establishing "Democracy by blaster point" in a virtual galaxy...
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Debug Message: Version v1.4x last updated on: Mon Oct 23 17:43:56 2006
Debug Message: GalCiv2 is activated.
Debug Message: Checking DX Version.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 11/2/2006, 17:18:24
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: BRAINWARE
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: ALIENWARE
System Model: 255/259 Series
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 1.73GHz
Physical Memory: 2048MB RAM
Page File: 449MB used, 3553MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce Go 6600
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce Go 6600
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0148&SUBSYS_22951584&REV_A2
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Default Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution:
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.9147
Driver Date: 8/11/2006 20:42:52
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes
Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Realtek HD Audio rear output
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0880&SUBSYS_08800000&REV_1008
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5125
Driver Date: 5/4/2005 19:18:26
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: Ignore caps check for point sprites.
Debug Message: Going Fullscreen
Debug Message: Preparing to change display settings.
Debug Message: Using multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_NONE
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1280 x 800
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (hw vp): NVIDIA GeForce Go 6600
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: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\GalCiv2\Mods\Re-Balance\Movies\*.bik
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\GalCiv2\Mods\Re-Balance\Movies\techs\*.bik
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\GalCiv2\Mods\Re-Balance\Gfx\Race\*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\GalCiv2\Mods\Re-Balance\sfx\*.wav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\GalCiv2\Mods\Re-Balance\Music\*.mp3
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\GalCiv2\Mods\Re-Balance\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:\Program Files\GalCiv2\Mods\Re-Balance\Data\Techs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\GalCiv2\Mods\Re-Balance\Data\ShipComponents\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\GalCiv2\Mods\Re-Balance\Gfx\Planets\C0*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\GalCiv2\Mods\Re-Balance\Data\PlanetImprovements\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\GalCiv2\Mods\Re-Balance\Data\TerrainColorSchemes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\GalCiv2\Mods\Re-Balance\Data\PlanetDescriptions\*.xml
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech Superior Defs for Deflectors4. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech Superior Defs for Deflectors4. ***
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\GalCiv2\Mods\Re-Balance\Data\Anomalies\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\GalCiv2\Mods\Re-Balance\Data\Events\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\GalCiv2\Mods\Re-Balance\Data\UPIssues\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\GalCiv2\Mods\Re-Balance\Data\Invasions\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\GalCiv2\Mods\Re-Balance\Data\PoliticalParties\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\GalCiv2\Mods\Re-Balance\Data\StarTypes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\GalCiv2\Mods\Re-Balance\Data\StarbaseModules\*.xml
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\GalCiv2\Mods\Re-Balance\Data\CustomMaps\*.gc2map
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\GalCiv2\Mods\Re-Balance\Data\Scenarios\*.gc2scenario
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: 18 x 18
Debug Message: Creating Random Map
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Stars
Debug Message: Number of Unplaced Stars: 27.
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: *************** 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: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Anomalies
Debug Message: Num Anomalies: 300
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Resources
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Done
Debug Message: Setting Game Options
Debug Message: Creating Civs
Debug Message: Drengin Empire: Intellence -> 65
Debug Message: Altarian Republic: 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: Thalan Empire: Intellence -> 65
Debug Message: Jedi Empire: 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 Message: UIBeginGameHelper: Mods are Enabled
Debug Message: DomesticWnd: Cannot find OBJID Domestic_Government_Tab
Debug Message: DomesticWnd: Cannot find OBJID Domestic_Governor_Tab
Debug Message: DomesticWnd: Cannot find OBJID Domestic_Stats_Tab
Debug Message: DomesticWnd: Cannot find OBJID Domestic_Graphs_Tab
Debug Message: EconomicWnd: Cannot find OBJID Template_Button_Back
Debug Message: ForeignRelationsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Relations_Destabilize_Slider
Debug Message: ForeignRelationsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Relations_Destabilize_Scale
Debug Message: ForeignRelationsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Relations_Destabilize_Title
Debug Message: ForeignRelationsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Relations_Destabilize_Value
Debug Message: CampaignVictoryWnd: Cannot find OBJID Campaign_Status_Title
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Cee\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Dread Lords Campaign\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Cee\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Logos\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Cee\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Metaverse\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Cee\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Portraits\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Cee\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Cee\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\temp\*.sav
Debug Message: Killing hidden planet surface init thread. Waiting for it to die.
Debug Message: Aborting hidden planet surface initialization.
Debug Message: Hidden planet surface init thread dead.
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: 243
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: 18 x 18
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: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Loading Turn Event Log
Debug Message: Loading ENDGALAXYDATA
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 10
Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: New Game Started
Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: Mods are Enabled
Debug Message: Destroying ship Scout Ship M0-7 2632. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Grizzly III
Debug Message: Destroying ship Scout Ship M0-1 2616. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Lasitus I
Debug Message: Destroying ship Scout Ship M0-1 2639. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Acer IV
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M0-1 1829. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Artemis IV
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M0-1 1904. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Rigel I
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M0-1 2625. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Rigel II
Debug Message: Destroying ship Scout Ship M0-1 2615. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Paulos II
Debug Message: Destroying ship Altarian Colony Ship M0-1 471. Orbiting: 0
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