TA First repeatable crash

{n00b too stupid to figure out how to attach file}

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Previous TA crashes (such as when about to place a spy) have corrected as soon as the game is restarted. Today's problem happens every time you load it and hit "Turn".

Unfortunately I could not find how to attach a file so my debug.err is reprinted below, sorry!

Regards,

Raj

Debug Message:  Version v1.9 Twilight of the Arnor last updated on: Fri Apr 25 13:37:49 2008
Debug Message:  Checking DX Version.
Debug Message:  *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 5/12/2008, 15:21:40
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: YOUR-FD8A7216A5
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: alienware
System Model: alienware
BIOS: Phoenix - Award BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4800+,  MMX,  3DNow (2 CPUs), ~2.4GHz
Physical Memory: 2048MB RAM
Page File: 887MB used, 3054MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Series GPU
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce 6800 Ultra
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_00F9&SUBSYS_020E10DE&REV_A2
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1920 x 1200 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Default Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution:
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0011.6921
Driver Date: 12/5/2007 02:41:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes
 


Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: SB Audigy 2 ZS Audio [A000]
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: 5.12.0001.1100
Driver Date: 4/4/2005 15:03:02
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 *******
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Debug Message:  Using multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_4_SAMPLES
Debug Message:  Attempting to create D3DDevice at resolution 1920 x 1200, Windowed: 1, Multisample: 4
Debug Message:  Game Resolution: 1920 x 1200
Debug Message:  Running in windowed mode.
Debug Message:  HAL (hw vp): NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Series GPU
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 37
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:  GalCiv2 is activated.
Debug Message:  ***** Initializing Game *****
Debug Message:  Timer Frequency is 0 369e99
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Debug Message:  Initializing sound card.
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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.
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Debug Message:  Clear data definitions.
Debug Message:  Killing ship styles:
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Debug Message:  Reading Star Names
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Debug Message:  Kiling civs.
Debug Message:  Killing ships.
Debug Message:  Killing rallypoints.
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Debug Message:  Killing stars.
Debug Message:  Killing anomalies.
Debug Message:  Killing asteroid fields.
Debug Message:  Killing asteroid field mining bases.
Debug Message:  Killing space resources.
Debug Message:  Killing ascension crystals.
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 Scenario Data
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Debug Message:  Killing ship styles:
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Debug Message:  Updating ZOC.
Debug Message:  UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 0
Debug Message:  UIBeginGameHelper: New Game Started
Debug Message:  UIBeginGameHelper: Mods are Disabled
Debug Message:  Destroying ship Arcean Heavy Fighter M4 v4 1163. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message:  Was Orbiting: Arcea
Debug Message:  Random Event: Begin
Debug Message:  Random Event: End

2,722 views 6 replies
Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I had a repeatable crash and I eventually discovered it was due to Gravity Accelerators. When it is built or bought, the game immediately crashes.
Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top
Can you email us a save game just before the crash point to [email protected] please? We would love to try this out. Thanks very much for your imput.
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I have a crash when trying to set agents on planets right on the very edge of what I can see.
Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top
I wasn't able to replicate that problem DroneFragger. To clarify you are putting agents on the planets that are just barely inside the fog of war? What happens when you explore only a bit past the planet and then attempt to "spy" it? Also I assume that this is with TA installed?
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I'm now having a similar problem to DroneFragger.

I'm getting a crash when I try to place a spy. I usually use the 'place agent' button on the far left of interface. I've crashed a bunch of times over the past half dozen turns now.

It doesn't happen every time, so I'm currently at a loss as to the cause. I'll crash, reload, then try again and it will work. I'll keep playing, then crash again the next time I try to place a spy.
Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top
I didn't get a chance to do much testing today but I did find some more notes about this issue. Can either of you (or both) send a copy of the same game file (placed before the instance that you are having the problem) and the crash report to [email protected] please?

I would very much like to make some notes on it and forward it on to the developers.