The game crashes when I start a New Game in Dread Lords or Dark Avatar, but if I start a new game in Twilight it's fine.
Debug Message: Version v1.53 last updated on: Tue Nov 4 11:55:35 2008Debug Message: Checking DX Version.Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********System InfoTime: 12/2/2008, 22:54:41DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)Machine Name: SAAD-D6EAB284DOperating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_qfe.080814-1242)Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)System Manufacturer: . System Model: . BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PGProcessor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8400 @ 3.00GHz (2 CPUs)Physical Memory: 2046MB RAMPage File: 483MB used, 3455MB availableWindows Dir: C:\WINDOWSDisplay InfoDisplay device 1:Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT Manufacturer: NVIDIAChip Type: GeForce 8800 GTDAC Type: Integrated RAMDACKey Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0611&SUBSYS_11701462&REV_A2Display Memory: 512.0 MBCurrent Display Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)Monitor Name: Plug and Play MonitorMonitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200Driver Name: nv4_disp.dllDriver Version: 6.14.0011.8048Driver Date: 11/12/2008 14:54:00DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes Sound infoSound device 1:Description: Turtle Beach Montego DDL DeviceDefault Sound Playback: YesDefault Voice Playback: YesHardware ID: PCI\VEN_13F6&DEV_0111&SUBSYS_011113F6&REV_10Manufacturer ID: 1Product ID: 100Driver Name: cmudax3.sysProvider: Turtle Beach Inc.Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0008Driver Date: 1/6/2006 09:11:10Type: WDMOther Drivers: Acceleration Level: 3Cap Flags: 0Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0 Debug Message: *********END dxdiag info.*********Debug Message: Entering WinMainDebug Message: ******* Starting Game Shell *******Debug Message: Going FullscreenDebug Message: Preparing to change display settings.Debug Message: Using hardware vertex processingDebug Message: Using multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_8_SAMPLESDebug Message: Game Resolution: 1280 x 1024Debug Message: Running fullscreen.Debug Message: HAL (hw vp): NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULTDebug Message: Refresh rate: 60Debug 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:ffDebug Message: Now FullscreenDebug Message: Shell initialization completeDebug Message: GalCiv2 is activated.Debug Message: ***** Initializing Game *****Debug Message: No string tables in ./Data//ToolTips.tipsDebug Message: Timer Frequency is 0 b2cba310Debug Message: No string tables in ./Data//*.strDebug Message: Initializing sound card.Debug Message: initailizing binkDebug 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\Saad\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.xmlDebug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Saad\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipcfgDebug Message: Danger Will Robinson, no Stars!!!!Debug Message: No files found matching mask ./Data//Tutorials/*.xmlDebug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Program Files\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\CustomMaps\*.gc2mapDebug Message: No files found matching mask ./Data//Scenarios/*.GC2ScenarioDebug Message: No files found matching mask E:\Program Files\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Scenarios\*.gc2scenarioDebug Message: Creating GalaxyDebug 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 LogDebug 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: 4 x 4Debug Message: Creating Random MapDebug Message: Creating Random Map... StarsDebug Message: Number of Unplaced Stars: 4.Debug Message: Creating Random Map... PlanetsDebug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************Debug Message: Creating Random Map... AnomaliesDebug Message: Num Anomalies: 42Debug Message: Creating Random Map... ResourcesDebug Message: Creating Random Map... DoneDebug Message: Setting Game OptionsDebug Message: Creating CivsDebug Message: Terran Alliance: Intellence -> 30Debug Message: Drengin Empire: Intellence -> 30Debug Message: Altarian Republic: Intellence -> 30Debug Message: Arcean Empire: Intellence -> 30Debug Message: Torian Confederation: Intellence -> 30Debug Message: Yor Collective: Intellence -> 30Debug Message: Creating Civs... DoneDebug Message: Updating ZOC.Debug Message: Updating ZOC.Debug Message: Galaxy Create... DoneDebug Message: UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 0Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: New Game StartedDebug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: Mods are Disabled
the "danger will robinson no stars" bit reminded me something that I could not pinpoint anymore so I searched for it and found this: https://forums.stardock.com/143305
you might want to check out what kryo is saying, namely that the "start in" path for DL/DA shortcuts is correct (gc2darkavatar.exe and galciv2.exe should be in the respective "start in" folders)
mind you, maybe that got nothing to do with your problem
My target and start-in folders are fine.
I'm not sure what might be going on there, since it's stopping just as it gets to the main menu with no errors. If you've not yet tried reinstalling them, do that; if so and it doesn't help, pass this on to support@stardock.com.
I did a reinstall before I posted on here (basically installed each game individually and ran them individually before I installed the next exp pack -- same problem). BTW, did I post the proper debug file?
EDIT: The reason I ask about the proper debug file is because in another topic on here I noticed one of the posters copied the wrong one.
I have the same problems. Also, do not start my first two titles. I reported this to support... 26.11.2008 answer came last. For now, without result
Well, marcoos, if you ever get a working answer from them let me know what the answer is.
try lookjing in this thread (https://forums.stardock.com/331070) it contained the fix for me
I looked through that thread and the topic creator there has the same exact problem as I do. I also emailed Stardock Support and have a ticket as well. I'll see if they reply back to me and fix the problem, or I'll try that registry fix they give you.
Thanks for the help anyhow.
Just to let ya'll know, Stardock Support emailed me the same registry thing other people are posting here -- so that's probably the best solution.
BTW, this is some good support. I expected them to have the "go eff yourself" attitude most support people have.
Had the same issue and tech support had me add the Language key to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Stardock\Drengin.net\Galciv2
since I have XP 32 bit. This fixed it for me.
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