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Help me with crashes

March 27, 2006 8:10:43 PM from GalCiv II ForumsGalCiv II Forums
I'm not sure if this problem goes in this catagory becuase I don't know if this is a bug or if this is a crash issue. So, I put the post here and in the general catagory.
I'm kinda new to posting so I'll try to be as detailed as I can....

Here is the system info

ebug Message: Version v1.1 BETA-1 last updated on: Fri Mar 24 19:54:46 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 3/27/2006, 02:18:15
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: THECRAPBOX
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: Dell Computer Corporation
System Model: Dimension 4300
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.60GHz
Physical Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 170MB used, 1070MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce2 MX/MX 400
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0110&SUBSYS_009110DE&REV_B2
Display Memory: 32.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.8421
Driver Date: 3/9/2006 15:29:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: SB Live! Wave Device
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0002&SUBSYS_80221102&REV_07
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: emu10k1m.sys
Provider: Microsoft
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.3300
Driver Date: 8/17/2001 04:19:26
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0

Sound device 1:
Description: Modem #1 Line Playback (emulated)
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID:
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 81
Driver Name:
Provider:
Driver Version:
Driver Date:
Type: Emulated
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0\



Here is the last few lines of the bug report


Debug Message: Loading Ships
Debug Message: Loading Fleets
Debug Message: Loading Influence
Debug Message: Loading ENDGALAXYDATA
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 0
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Stacked_Logistics_Value
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID stacked_Fleet_More_Button
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M0-1 41. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M0-1 45. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Random Event: End



and finally, here is the extra information from the .cra file from smartexception. It should be noted that I'm leaving out most of this file becuase it is just the same information such as my computer specs that is at the top of the post. I've also left out the error report becuase it's the same as the one created by the debug.err file.

[SmartException]
LastEx=GALCIV2.EXE
File=\GALCIV2.EXE_1143455935.CRA
LastEx2=C:\Program Files\Stardock\GalCiv2\GalCiv2.exe
CrashAddr=52c687

Stardock SmartException Logging Information
https://www.stardock.com/products/smartexception Link Link
-----------------------------------------------

OS version : Windows XP Service Pack 2 - (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Video card : NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400
Sound card : SB Live! Wave Device
Date : 03/27/06
Application Exception code: C5 ACCESS_VIOLATION
Crash Addr: 0052C687 01:0012B687 C:\Program Files\Stardock\GalCiv2\GalCiv2.exe

Processor Registers (x86):
EAX:FF8C5A00
EBX:00
ECX:6B696C54
EDX:0221B70C
ESI:022C43F0
EDI:74726145
CS:EIP:001B:0052C687
SS:ESP:0023:0012F418 EBP:00
DS:0023 ES:0023 FS:003B GS:0000
Flags:00210202


Current Application Call Stack:

Addr Frame Logical addr Module Name
---------------------------------------------
0052C687 00 0001:0012B687 C:\Program Files\Stardock\GalCiv2\GalCiv2.exe


Debug information for each stardock app follows ....

Debug.err info follows
Debug Message: Version v1.1 BETA-1 last updated on: Fri Mar 24 19:54:46 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 3/27/2006, 02:36:52
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: THECRAPBOX
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: Dell Computer Corporation
System Model: Dimension 4300
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.60GHz
Physical Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 221MB used, 1019MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS



I believe that this portion is what is causing a problem.

Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Stacked_Logistics_Value
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID stacked_Fleet_More_Button
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M0-1 41. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M0-1 45. Orbiting: 0


Another error log that was created for a similar crash had the ending


Debug Message: UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 0
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Stacked_Logistics_Value
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID stacked_Fleet_More_Button
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: Destroying ship Colony Ship M0-1 41. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Random Event: End

This crash starts when I load up the dreadlord scenario where I'm defending those idiotic arceans from the yor and the flesh eating freaks. This is the one with the huge map that I forgot the name of. Anyway, I load up the map and after around 20 turns or so I get a crash at the same point each time. I also have a save 3 or 4 turns before the crash.
This crash is reproducible on my computer but I haven't tried to reproduce it on another computer yet. I will also try transferring the save file over and seeing if I get the same error, a different one, or none.
Let me know if anything else is needed.
Any assistance would be much appreciated.
I can be reached at simultime@hotmail.com
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Reply #1 March 27, 2006 9:28:24 PM
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Were you having crashes before the beta? It is expected to have some crashes with a beta.

It does look like you do have a repeatable crash, so that is useful for Stardock. Does it still crash if you start the scenario over, or only if you continue your save?
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Reply #2 March 27, 2006 9:53:33 PM
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I did have a similar crash before the beta version. I updated hoping to get past the problem but it still persisted. I haven't tried starting the scenario over yet although I did reload from the starting save and got the crash at a different point. I was going to try loading the scenario today after work. Unfortunately, I kinda started that with a precursor workshop that boosted my production by 700%....Was kinda hoping to keep that but......I'll try restarting the scenario and see what happens.
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Reply #3 March 27, 2006 10:14:47 PM
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-You have two audio devices, try disabling one.
-Update your audio driver dated 2001.
-Try disabling auto-save feature.
-Turn off anti-aliasing setting.
-If your problem is related to the random events happening, I can't help you sorry
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Reply #4 March 28, 2006 1:58:19 AM
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I have been having the same issue with the beta patch, the game crashes alot even playing with a different scenario each time. When I reload the same scenario it crashes at different points as mentioned above. The extras the patch added to the game are great, too bad it crashes though
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Reply #5 March 28, 2006 7:42:02 PM
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Hey thanks for the advice about the game. I kinda didn't get home until late so I couldn't try them until just recently. That is the updated audio driver for my card unfortunately....they haven't come out with a new one yet. I restarted the scenario and I haven't had a crash yet. I'm wondering if this could be because the save file was one from before the patch. I'm not exactly sure though. But it works now and in the error log it has no problems destroying ships and updating so I guess it's all good now. Anyway, I'll post again if I run into more problems.
Thanks,
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Reply #6 March 28, 2006 9:08:00 PM
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As a general rule, just expect all of your saves to be corrupted when you upgrade to a new version (patch). If you are in the middle of a game, finish it up or abandon it before patching.

EDIT: If you read this, could you edit the title of your original post by adding (resolved) to the end of your title? Thanks.
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