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Game slower with latest beta?

April 4, 2006 12:19:26 PM from GalCiv II ForumsGalCiv II Forums
Has anyone else noticed a slowdown in game speed with the latest beta? I'm running on a laptop, so the game has always tended to chug a little on gigantic galaxies or when lots of ships are moving around in my field of vision - but it seems that with this latest beta I've noticed more and more considerable slowdowns, even on small galaxies.

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Reply #1 April 7, 2006 2:18:46 PM
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("Latest Beta" = Beta 3)
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Reply #2 April 7, 2006 2:37:00 PM
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What kind of slow down?
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Reply #3 April 7, 2006 2:40:39 PM
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YES. Definitely. On my notebook its loading endlessly at the beginning and it is a lot slower in the game, too. I cannot play huge galaxies anymore...
I have already posted this in an other thread.
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Reply #4 April 7, 2006 3:16:50 PM
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The loading time at the beginning ("hint screen") was about one minute with BetaV2 and thereafter the game was very fluid also in gigantic galaxies (except large battles/explosions)
With BetaV3 I have an initial loading time of about 6 mintues and the game has slowed down significantly: little pauses for loading, some delays, less smooth ship movements on the main map,... - suddenly the cpu seems to work hard all the time!

My debug file:

Debug Message: Version v1.1 BETA-3 last updated on: Thu Apr 6 14:45:50 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 4/7/2006, 10:01:31
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: DISQUEROYAL
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Languages: German (Regional Setting: German)
System Manufacturer: 56548
System Model: N251C1
BIOS: Version 1.00
Processor: mobile AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2400+, MMX, 3DNow, ~1.8GHz
Physical Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 197MB used, 1052MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: ATI MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 (Omega 3.8.221)
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc. (Omega 3.8.221)
Chip Type: ATI MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 AGP (0x4C66)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4C66&SUBSYS_23021584&REV_01
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (85Hz)
Monitor Name: Standardfernseher
Monitor Max Resolution: 640,480
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6599
Driver Date: 1/25/2006 04:52:48
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_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_81201584&REV_50
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

Sound device 1:
Description: Modem Nr. 0 Line-Out (emuliert)
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID:
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 81
Driver Name:
Provider:
Driver Version:
Driver Date:
Type: Emuliert
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_NONMASKABLE
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (hw vp): ATI MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 (Omega 3.8.221)
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 369e99
Debug Message: Initializing sound card.
Debug Message: initailizing bink
Debug Message: No string tables in C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TS\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods/*.str
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TS\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Gfx\*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TS\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\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:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TS\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Techs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TS\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\ShipComponents\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TS\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\ShipDefs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TS\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PlanetImprovements\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TS\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\TerrainColorSchemes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TS\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PlanetDescriptions\*.xml
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for PirateShip. ***
Debug Message: Found existing ship type with class name: Ranger
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. ***
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TS\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipclass
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TS\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Anomalies\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TS\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Events\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TS\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\UPIssues\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TS\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Invasion\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TS\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PoliticalParties\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TS\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\StarTypes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TS\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\StarbaseModules\*.xml
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
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: 0.
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: *************** 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: *************** 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: 300
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Resources
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Done
Debug Message: Setting Game Options
Debug Message: Creating Civs
Debug Message: Drengin Empire: Intellence -> 80
Debug Message: Altarian Republic: Intellence -> 80
Debug Message: Arcean Empire: Intellence -> 80
Debug Message: Torian Confederation: Intellence -> 80
Debug Message: Yor Collective: Intellence -> 80
Debug Message: Dominion of Korx: Intellence -> 80
Debug Message: Drath Legion: Intellence -> 80
Debug Message: Thalan Empire: Intellence -> 80
Debug Message: Iconian Refuge: Intellence -> 80
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 = 10
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Stacked_Logistics_Value
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID stacked_Fleet_More_Button
Debug Message: Destroying ship Altarian Republic Colony. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Arcean Empire Colony. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Dominion of Korx Colony. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Iconian Refuge Colony. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Drengin Empire (1): Researching: Xeno Research
Debug Message: Altarian Republic (2): Researching: Galactic Warfare
Debug Message: Arcean Empire (3): Researching: Space Militarization
Debug Message: Torian Confederation (4): Researching: Xeno Research
Debug Message: Yor Collective (5): Researching: Xeno Research
Debug Message: Dominion of Korx (6): Researching: Xeno Research
Debug Message: Drath Legion (7): Researching: Xeno Research
Debug Message: Thalan Empire (8): Researching: Xeno Research
Debug Message: Iconian Refuge (9): Researching: Xeno Research
Debug Message: Paulos (15): Researching: Xeno Communications
Debug Message: Andians (16): Researching: Galactic Warfare
Debug Message: Pirates! (26): Researching: Galactic Warfare
Debug Message: Destroying ship Drengin Empire Colony. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Torian Confederation Colony. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Yor Collective Colony. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Drath Legion Colony. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Drengin Empire (1): Researching: Planetary Improvements
Debug Message: Yor Collective (5): Researching: Planetary Improvements
Debug Message: Drath Legion (7): Researching: Space Militarization
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Altarian Republic (2): Researching: Xeno Research
Debug Message: Dominion of Korx (6): Researching: Planetary Improvements
Debug Message: Thalan Empire (8): Researching: Planetary Improvements
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Altarian Republic (2): Researching: Space Militarization
Debug Message: Arcean Empire (3): Researching: Starship Defenses
Debug Message: Torian Confederation (4): Researching: Space Militarization
Debug Message: Drath Legion (7): Researching: Research Centers
Debug Message: Iconian Refuge (9): Researching: Galactic Warfare
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. 4 counts left.
Debug Message: D3D not cleared. 1 counts left.
Debug Message: Destroying Window.
Debug Message: Main Shell terminating normally
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