Strange Graphics Glitch

Not a game breaker though :)

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I have a strange problem. Whenever I start or load a game I get a strange graphics glitch.

It shows one of the custom race portraits above all of my ships and plants and above the ships and planets of the other races as well. And they get HUGE as I zoom out.

Now if I Alt-Tab out and goto the My Games > GalCiv2 > Portraits folder and DELETE or move the portrait and go back into the game all is well and fine until i restart the game later and then it just picks a different portrait to display and I have to wash and repeat.

See the links for an example of what I am talking about. This has been happening since the first 1.1 Beta and I am on 1.1 Beta2-A and it still happens. I was hoping it was on my end but I have updated drivers and etc so I am at a loss. Not using any mods (happens on a Meta game as well).


Anyone have any ideas?

 Edited to remove the un-needed links now :)
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Do you have a debug.err log you can post? Thanks!
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I also noticed that the Portrait is replacing my Race Logo. And when i delete it out of the portraits folder it just leaves me Logoless in game...

*Shrug*

Debug Message: Version v1.1 BETA-2A last updated on: Thu Mar 30 21:37:53 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 4/6/2006, 21:18:02
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name:
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: To Be Filled By O.E.M.
System Model: To Be Filled By O.E.M.
BIOS: BIOS Date: 12/06/04 22:09:04 Ver: 08.00.09
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.40GHz (2 CPUs)
Physical Memory: 2048MB RAM
Page File: 224MB used, 3720MB available
Windows Dir: C:\windows


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce 6200
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce 6200
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0221&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A1
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: SyncMaster 177N/710N,SyncMaster Magic CX711N/CX701N
Monitor Max Resolution: 1280,1024
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.8421
Driver Date: 3/9/2006 16:29:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24D5&SUBSYS_812A1043&REV_02
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.6030
Driver Date: 2/17/2006 18:15:34
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: Going Fullscreen
Debug Message: Preparing to change display settings.
Debug Message: Using multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_4_SAMPLES
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (hw vp): NVIDIA GeForce 6200
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 cb1e98a0
Debug Message: Initializing sound card.
Debug Message: initailizing bink
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Lensman\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Gfx\*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Lensman\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Gfx\Race\*.png
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:\Documents and Settings\Lensman\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Data\Techs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Lensman\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Data\ShipComponents\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Lensman\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Data\ShipDefs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Lensman\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\*.StarSystems
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Lensman\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Data\PlanetImprovements\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Lensman\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Data\TerrainColorSchemes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Lensman\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Data\PlanetDescriptions\*.xml
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for PirateShip. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. ***
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Lensman\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipclass
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Lensman\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Data\Anomalies\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Lensman\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Data\Events\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Lensman\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Data\UPIssues\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Lensman\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Data\Invasion\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Lensman\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Data\PoliticalParties\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Lensman\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Data\StarbaseModules\*.xml
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for PirateShip. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. ***
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Lensman\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Metaverse\ships\*.shipclass
Debug Message: MetaverseWnd: Cannot find OBJID Metaverse_Character_Race_Title
Debug Message: MetaverseWnd: Cannot find OBJID Metaverse_Character_Name_Value
Debug Message: MetaverseWnd: Cannot find OBJID Metaverse_Character_Race_Value
Debug Message: CustomRaceWnd: Cannot find OBJID CustomRace_Description_Text
Debug Message: CustomRaceWnd: Cannot find OBJID CustomRace_Tab_Homeworld
Debug Message: Creating Galaxy
Debug Message: Set galaxy size.
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: 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: Creating Random Map
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Stars
Debug Message: Number of Unplaced Stars: 7.
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: Creating Random Map... Anomalies
Debug Message: Num Anomalies: 118
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Resources
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Done
Debug Message: Setting Game Options
Debug Message: Creating Civs
Debug Message: Terran Alliance: Intellence -> 128
Debug Message: Drengin Empire: Intellence -> 128
Debug Message: Altarian Republic: Intellence -> 128
Debug Message: Arcean Empire: Intellence -> 128
Debug Message: Torian Confederation: Intellence -> 128
Debug Message: Dominion of Korx: Intellence -> 128
Debug Message: Drath Legion: Intellence -> 128
Debug Message: Thalan Empire: Intellence -> 128
Debug Message: Iconian Refuge: Intellence -> 128
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 = 5
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Stacked_Logistics_Value
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID stacked_Fleet_More_Button
Debug Message: OptionsWnd: Quit Btn
Debug Message: Posting WM_CLOSE message.
Debug Message: WM_CLOSE message received.
Debug Message: GameUninitialize start
Debug Message: Killing 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: 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: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: Killing Galaxy: Completed
Debug Message: WorkAreaBack.png not cleared 1 counts left.
Debug Message: GameUninitialize end
Debug Message: Device not cleared. 2 counts left.
Debug Message: D3D not cleared. 1 counts left.
Debug Message: Destroying Window.
Debug Message: Main Shell terminating normally
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Well I tried turning OFF "Use Mods" on the options menu, (seeing as how the Debug.err kept looking for .png files) and it works fine now after a restart... *Shrug*

Thanks anyhow Oldstatesman
Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Np - I didn't see anything out of the ordinary on your hardware/os side - that would be the only thing I could help with so I didn't reply right away. But now I will know what that .png stuff is in case it happens to me....thank you!
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
This problem has been addressed and taken care of. It was related to the mods, so disabling them should prevent that from happening again until the next update is available. Thank you for reporting it.