Error during 2008 Game

on Jun 19, 2008

Hey Sprinkle,

Unfortunatly the Windows Error file dosent give us much useful information (

Could you track down you 'my documents\my games\polmachine2008\debug.err' file and post it's contents here? That should give us more to work with.

Thanks!

2

sprinklefurball

on Jun 19, 2008

Debug Message: Version 1.01 last updated on: Sun Jun 15 23:29:16 2008
Debug Message: sig.bin file located at: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Stardock\The Political Machine 2008\sig.bin
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 6/18/2008, 22:05:16
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: JUSTINAL
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation
System Model: Dimension 4550
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.53GHz
Physical Memory: 768MB RAM
Page File: 404MB used, 1089MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS

Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: ATI Radeon 9550 / X1050 Series
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip Type: ATI Radeon Graphics Processor AGP (0x4153)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4153&SUBSYS_0200174B&REV_00
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6806
Driver Date: 5/12/2008 11:54:44
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes

Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: SoundMAX Digital Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24C5&SUBSYS_01421028&REV_01
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: smwdm.sys
Provider: Analog Devices
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.3538
Driver Date: 12/19/2002 17:48:48
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: Using 4 samples for multisampling.
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768 (full screen mode)
Debug Message: HAL (hardware vertex processing)ATI Radeon 9550 / X1050 Series
Debug Message: Presentation Interval: Immediate.
Debug Message: Refresh Rate: 0hz.
Debug Message: Back Buffer Bit Depth: X8R8G8B8.
Debug Message: 32-bit z-buffer using 24-bits for the depth channel and 8-bits for the stencil channel.
Debug Message: ** Checking Direct3D 9 Device Capabilities ************************************
Debug Message: A full-color cursor is supported in hardware at high resolution modes.
Debug Message: Bump mapping is supported.
Debug Message: RGB in format 6:6:6, Masks reported as ff0000:ff00:ff
Debug Message: Shell initialization complete
Debug Message: The Political Machine 2008 is activated.
Debug Message: ***** Initializing Game *****
Debug Message: No files found matching mask fonts\*.otf
Debug Message: Timer Frequency is 0 369e99
Debug Message: Initializing sound card.
Debug Message: initailizing bink
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock Games\The Political Machine 2008\Data\*xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Campaign\*xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Gfx\*xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Maps\*xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Snapshots\*xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Gfx/Candidates\*xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Maps\*.PM2MapListXML
Debug Message: Map list file loaded successfully!
Debug Message: Create setup screens.
Debug Message: Create setup screens.
Debug Message: Set mouse.
Debug Message: Set update timer.
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding FullScreenBink
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Campaign\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Candidates\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Gfx\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Maps\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Snapshots\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Scenarios\*.PM2ScenarioXML
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Campaign\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Candidates\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Gfx\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Maps\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Snapshots\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Scenarios\*.PM2ScenarioXML
Debug Message: Unknown edit field Candidate_Options_Sheet type: PropertyPage
Debug Message: Unknown edit field Platform_Select_Sheet_Left_Placeholder type: PropertySheet
Debug Message: Unknown edit field Platform_Select_Sheet type: PropertySheet
Debug Message: Unknown edit field Candidate_Select_Sheet type: PropertyPage
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Scenarios\*.PM2ScenarioXML
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding LoadingWnd
Debug Message: {Start Game} PLAYER 1: JustinChortie - Homestate 33
Debug Message: {Start Game} PLAYER 2: UlyssesSGrant - Homestate 34
Debug Message: ******* GameStarted *******
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding BuildHeadquartersWnd
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding BuildHeadquartersWnd

3

ScottTykoski

on Jun 19, 2008

Hmm...I dont see anything inherently wrong.

Could you install https://www.stardock.com/products/SmartException/ and email the exception log to scott@stardock.com? That should put us squarely in the spot where the crash is happening.

Thanks again for your help!

4

terpfan1980

on Jun 19, 2008

Finally found out where the right file is kept at so I can post my log and perhaps point you folks in the right direction for getting some fixes done:

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Debug Message: Version 1.02 last updated on: Wed Jun 18 10:47:55 2008

Debug Message: sig.bin file located at: C:\ProgramData\Stardock\The Political Machine 2008\sig.bin

Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********

System Info

Time: 6/18/2008, 21:24:24

DirectX Version: DirectX 10

Machine Name: BD-LAP

Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.longhorn_rtm.080118-1840)

Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)

System Manufacturer: Gateway

System Model: MT6828

BIOS: Rev 1.0

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU T5200 @ 1.60GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.6GHz

Physical Memory: 2038MB RAM

Page File: 935MB used, 3372MB available

Windows Dir: C:\Windows

Display Info

Display device 1:

Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1

Card Name: Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset Family

Manufacturer: Intel Corporation

Chip Type: Intel(R) GMA 950

DAC Type: Internal

Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27A2&SUBSYS_0366107B&REV_03

Display Memory: 256 MB

Current Display Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz)

Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor

Monitor Max Resolution:

Driver Name: igdumd32.dll

Driver Version: 7.14.0010.1461

Driver Date: 3/25/2008 09:44:28

DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes

Sound info

Sound device 1:

Description: Speakers (SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC)

Default Sound Playback: Yes

Default Voice Playback: Yes

Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_8384&DEV_7634&SUBSYS_107B0366&REV_1001

Manufacturer ID: 1

Product ID: 100

Driver Name: stwrt.sys

Provider: SigmaTel

Driver Version: 6.10.5337.0000

Driver Date: 1/2/2007 18:44:30

Type: WDM

Other Drivers:

Acceleration Level: 1

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: Using 0 samples for multisampling.

Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1280 x 768 (full screen mode)

Debug Message: HAL (software vertex processing)Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset Family

Debug Message: Presentation Interval: Immediate.

Debug Message: Refresh Rate: 0hz.

Debug Message: Back Buffer Bit Depth: X8R8G8B8.

Debug Message: 32-bit z-buffer using 24-bits for the depth channel and 8-bits for the stencil channel.

Debug Message: ** Checking Direct3D 9 Device Capabilities ************************************

Debug Message: A full-color cursor is supported in hardware at high resolution modes.

Debug Message: Bump mapping is supported.

Debug Message: RGB in format 6:6:6, Masks reported as ff0000:ff00:ff

Debug Message: Shell initialization complete

Debug Message: The Political Machine 2008 is activated.

Debug Message: ***** Initializing Game *****

Debug Message: No files found matching mask fonts\*.otf

Debug Message: Timer Frequency is 0 da7a64

Debug Message: Initializing sound card.

Debug Message: initailizing bink

Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Program Files\Stardock Games\The Political Machine 2008\Data\*xml

Debug Message: Forcing Intel driver to not auto generate mip maps

Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Campaign\*xml

Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Candidates\*xml

Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Gfx\*xml

Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Maps\*xml

Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Snapshots\*xml

Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Candidates/Configs\*xml

Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Gfx/Candidates\*xml

Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Maps\*.PM2MapListXML

Debug Message: Map list file loaded successfully!

Debug Message: Create setup screens.

Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Candidates\Configs\*.candidatecfgxml

Debug Message: Forcing Intel driver to not auto generate mip maps

Debug Message: Set mouse.

Debug Message: Set update timer.

Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding FullScreenBink

Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Campaign\.PM2Save

Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Candidates\.PM2Save

Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Gfx\.PM2Save

Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Maps\.PM2Save

Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Snapshots\.PM2Save

Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Campaign\*.PM2Save

Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Candidates\*.PM2Save

Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Gfx\*.PM2Save

Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Maps\*.PM2Save

Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Snapshots\*.PM2Save

Debug Message: Forcing Intel driver to not auto generate mip maps

Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Campaign\.PM2Save

Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Candidates\.PM2Save

Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Gfx\.PM2Save

Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Maps\.PM2Save

Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Users\Barry Dowell\Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Snapshots\.PM2Save

Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding LoadingWnd

Debug Message: CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate From File 06FBD920 'JohnMcCain' leaked. 3 extra refs.

Debug Message: CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate From File 06F49900 'BarackObama' leaked. 3 extra refs.

Debug Message: CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate From File 06F49D58 'HillaryClinton' leaked. 3 extra refs.

Debug Message: CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate From File 06F49FE8 'MittRomney' leaked. 3 extra refs.

Debug Message: CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate From File 06F4A278 'RudyGiuliani' leaked. 3 extra refs.

Debug Message: CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate From File 06F4A508 'GeorgeWBush' leaked. 3 extra refs.

Debug Message: CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate From File 06F4A798 'DickCheney' leaked. 3 extra refs.

Debug Message: CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate From File 06F4AA28 'RonPaul' leaked. 3 extra refs.

Debug Message: CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate From File 06F4ACB8 'JohnEdwards' leaked. 3 extra refs.

Debug Message: CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate From File 06F4AF48 'AlGore' leaked. 3 extra refs.

Debug Message: CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate From File 06F4B1D8 'BillRichardson' leaked. 3 extra refs.

Debug Message: CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate From File 06F4B468 'JohnKerry' leaked. 3 extra refs.

Debug Message: CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate From File 0203F950 'LordKona' leaked. 3 extra refs.

Debug Message: CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate From File 02041BE0 'GeorgeWashington' leaked. 3 extra refs.

Debug Message: CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate From File 02041E70 'AbrahamLincoln' leaked. 3 extra refs.

Debug Message: CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate From File 02042100 'RonaldReagan' leaked. 3 extra refs.

Debug Message: CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate From File 02042390 'TheodoreRoosevelt' leaked. 3 extra refs.

Debug Message: CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate From File 0204BB68 'RichardNixon' leaked. 3 extra refs.

Debug Message: CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate From File 0204BE10 'UlyssesSGrant' leaked. 3 extra refs.

Debug Message: CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate From File 0204C0B8 'JohnFKennedy' leaked. 3 extra refs.

Debug Message: CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate From File 0204C360 'ThomasJefferson' leaked. 3 extra refs.

Debug Message: CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate From File 0204C608 'WoodrowWilson' leaked. 3 extra refs.

Debug Message: CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate From File 0204C8B0 'LyndonBJohnson' leaked. 3 extra refs.

Debug Message: CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate From File 0204CB58 'BillClinton' leaked. 3 extra refs.

Debug Message: CandidateManager LEAK: Candidate From File 0204CE00 'JimmyCarter' leaked. 3 extra refs.

Debug Message: ******* GameStarted *******

Debug Message: Forcing Intel driver to not auto generate mip maps

Debug Message: {Start Game} PLAYER 1: RudyGiuliani - Homestate 33

Debug Message: {Start Game} PLAYER 2: JohnEdwards - Homestate 26

Debug Message: Forcing Intel driver to not auto generate mip maps

Debug Message: ******* GameStarted *******

Debug Message: Forcing Intel driver to not auto generate mip maps

Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding AnnounceActivistWnd

Debug Message: Forcing Intel driver to not auto generate mip maps

Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding BuildHeadquartersWnd

Debug Message: Forcing Intel driver to not auto generate mip maps

Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding AnnounceActivistWnd

Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding FundRaisingWnd

Debug Message: Forcing Intel driver to not auto generate mip maps

Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding SpecialInterestWnd

Debug Message: Forcing Intel driver to not auto generate mip maps

Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding EndorsementsWnd