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Reply to DA Out of memory when trying to quick save in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

So I changed the virtual memory setting in XP. This is new to me. I've never changed it from the default. The previous setting was min 2,048 and max 4,096. XP set the min/max levels. I changed the max to 8,192. Hope this prevents the out of memory error on save. Bad news is that the quick save game file must have been corrupted, as it is not showing up when I try to load the metaverse game. The really, really bad news is that I've been using quick save for the last several days, and had

DA Out of memory when trying to quick save in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

Something new happened when quick saving. I received an out of memory message. There is no smart exception. Here is the debugg.err. Debug Message: Version v1.6 beta 6 Dark Avatar last updated on: Wed May 30 11:32:44 2007 Debug Message: Checking DX Version. Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.********* System Info Time: 6/6/2007, 10:33:22 DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904) Machine Name: PB Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1,

DA Evil Weapons in Beta Reports GalCiv2 Forums

Using Friday's beta release, I have noticed that the evil aligned weapons can be traded for, and show up strangely on the tech tree. I am playing as the Terrans with a neutral alignment.

Reply to DA crash - Debug.err included in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

Nvidia drivers, my experience. It seems that the nvidia uninstaller does not truly remove all references to the nvidia drivers and from the registry. I ended up purchasing driver cleaner ($10 US) to solve the issue. Just a word of caution, driver cleaner has specific usage instructions such as unplugging the computer from the internet and booting into safe mode before running the program. The driver cleaner program completely clear out all references to the nvidia drivers that I had bee

Reply to DA Feature in Beta Reports GalCiv2 Forums

I'm having difficulties playing. Sent smart exceptions to you folks. No easy way for me to test / recreate.

Starbase Defense Question in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

The scenario is: I have a fleet stacked with a starbase. Question: Does an enemy fleet first attack the defending fleet or does it go straight for the starbase? Thanks

Reply to AI behavior in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

The difficulty level was set to obscene. I was using the beta update released on Friday. I noticed the behavior when reviewing the time line chart at the end of the game. The AI's manufacturing and research would peak, then plummet to zero every few turns throughout the game.

DA Crash Smart Exception included in Bug Reports GalCiv2 Forums

Was playing along when the crash occurred. Nothing seemed amiss. [SmartException] LastEx=GC2DARKAVATAR.EXE File=C:\Program Files\Stardock\SmartException\GC2DARKAVATAR.EXE_1180906041.CRA LastEx2=C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\GC2DarkAvatar.exe CrashAddr=4fe13f3d Stardock SmartException Logging Information https://www.stardock.com/products/smartexception ----------------------------------------------- OS version : Windows

Reply to MORE Mega Events! in GalCiv II News GalCiv2 Forums

"Uh-oh" events such as negative research, population growth, or manufacturing.

AI behavior in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

Just a few things I noticed today. 1. It tends to bankrupt itself every several turns, and repeats this throughout the game. 2. It moves ships back and forth, like a yo-yo. Thanks

DA Feature in Beta Reports GalCiv2 Forums

Using today's beta release: when I lose a planet, I am still seeing the space around the planet as if I were still in control.

Reply to DA crash - Debug.err included in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

Kryo, Thank you very much for all your assistance. I would like to inform you that today's beta update has fixed the problem with maximizing the screen. Keep up the great work Stardock! Thanks, -Patrick

Reply to Starbases and Alignment in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

I'd like to see this, too. Evils receive free upgrades, which is a nice benefit. Goods should receive 2x defensive bonuses to improve their survival rate. Not sure about neutrals... perhaps trade bonus modules?

Reply to DA crash - Debug.err included in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

Kryo, I downloaded the latest driver and its INI from laptopvideo2go. The performance increase is startling! The game looks 5x better! Thanks! The video crashing from taskbar still happens, but I'm really impressed with Peiter's driver improvements. I'm getting the following memory error (occasionally) before a game crash from maximizing. It reads: The instruction at "0x4fe7725b" referenced memory at "0x03329140". The memory could not be "written". Click OK to terminate the pro

Reply to DA crash - Debug.err included in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

Thanks Kryo. Will download the driver from laptopvideo2go and give it a go.

Reply to DA crash - Debug.err included in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

Updated the video driver at nvidia.com. The crashing as mentioned above continues. Debug Message: Version v1.6 beta 5 Dark Avatar last updated on: Wed May 23 12:40:53 2007 Debug Message: Checking DX Version. Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.********* System Info Time: 5/31/2007, 10:01:27 DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904) Machine Name: PB Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_g

Game Play request in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

I'm not sure if it's my eyes or what, but I have a very difficult time finding the active ship. Could we please have an option to have the active ship blink? Thanks

DA crash - Debug.err included in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

This occurs occasionally when maximizing the game (to full screen) from a task in the toolbar. Debug Message: Version v1.6 beta 5 Dark Avatar last updated on: Wed May 23 12:40:53 2007 Debug Message: Checking DX Version. Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.********* System Info Time: 5/30/2007, 09:38:16 DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904) Machine Name: PB Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xps

Reply to DA Crash debug included in Bug Reports GalCiv2 Forums

Thanks Kryo. I updated my video driver through Windows update (shudder), and it installed a newer driver. For some strange reason, the newer driver has an older date associated with it...

DA Crash debug included in Bug Reports GalCiv2 Forums

Debug Message: Version v1.5 last updated on: Thu Jan 11 13:39:19 2007 Debug Message: GalCiv2 is activated. Debug Message: Checking DX Version. Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.********* System Info Time: 5/22/2007, 22:01:01 DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904) Machine Name: PB Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254) Languages: English (Regional Setting: English) Sys

Reply to Official 1.3 [final] bug report thread in Bug Reports GalCiv2 Forums

Are precursor mines bonuses working? Started a game in 1.31.049.

1.30 [b].016 will not install (log included) in Bug Reports GalCiv2 Forums

Here's the log: -- [Application] ---------------------------------------------------- Name: Stardock Central Path: C:\Program Files\Stardock\SDCentral Version: 2.36.418, build: 134 -- [System Information] --------------------------------------------- Platform: Microsoft Windows Windows XP, 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Display: ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 Series (Omega 3.8.252) Driver Version: 8.252.0.0 System Dir: C:\WINDOWS\system32 Time / Date

Reply to Removing Smart Exception in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

Thanks

Removing Smart Exception in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

What is the process to safely remove the Smart Exception program?

Reply to How to stay out of wars in Game Talk GalCiv2 Forums

I have noticed that not researching planetary invasion tends to makes you less threatening. This is just an observation, as I do not have anything else to back it up.