Game Crashes

[rpm]

I downloaded the latest patch tonight. I was flying a P-51 over an enemy cv taking puffy ack at 15K. Suddenly the game crashed and I got a Windows error "program has unexpectedly stopped working".

Sys info:
Time of this report: 7/31/2009, 20:07:39
       Machine name: IBUYPOWER
   Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.080917-1612)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
       System Model: System Product Name
               BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
          Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5000+ (2 CPUs), ~2.6GHz
             Memory: 3326MB RAM
          Page File: 755MB used, 6091MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\Windows
    DirectX Version: DirectX 10

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Display Devices
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        Card name: ATI Radeon HD 4770
     Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
        Chip type: ATI Radeon Graphics Processor (0x94B3)
         DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_94B3&SUBSYS_0D001002&REV_00
   Display Memory: 1914 MB
 Dedicated Memory: 506 MB
    Shared Memory: 1407 MB
     Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
          Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
      Driver Name: atiumdag.dll,atidxx32.dll,atidxx64,atiumdva.cap,atiumd64,atiumd6a,atitmm64
   Driver Version: 8.14.0010.0662 (English)

[bj229r]

I had similar issues with old box, finally decided the thing was crashing because of combo of all the puffy sounds/puffy graphics, coupled with onboard audio--I'd get near a enemy cv, damn box would all but stop (pity, best fights are there)

[rpm]

First time I've ever had this problem. Frame rates were 50-60, connection was good, no warps or lag.
I did the Beta and had no problems.

[rpm]

Just did it again. This time I was in a lvt near a friendly cv. Swimming to shore and CTD.

[mipoikel]

I have had this also. Crashed 2 times so far but I havent had much time to play lately so I cant tell how common it is.

[WOLF359]

Well HiTech has finally upgraded the game past the abilities of my 1 Gig AMD system.  I can't even play offline.  Luckily for me I have a new system but have to wait until I have the DVI cable to hook up to my HDTV. 

This really sucks because it will be days before I can "correct" the issue.   

[knuckels]

had same problem tonight get around to many enemy or puffy and was in lvt disco'ed 3 times finally gave up for the night knuckels

[-sudz-]

To help us isolate the issue - are you guys who're crashing running custom sounds?

- Sudz

[mipoikel]

To help us isolate the issue - are you guys who're crashing running custom sounds?

- Sudz

Yes, at least I do.

[StokesAk]

This may be unrealeted but the sounds on the Spit16 when you put flaps down it used to crash my computer. Now you know why im not a spit16 dweeb.

[WOLF359]

had same problem tonight get around to many enemy or puffy and was in lvt disco'ed 3 times finally gave up for the night knuckels

Hey Knucks long time no see. 

[rpm]

To help us isolate the issue - are you guys who're crashing running custom sounds?

- Sudz

I'm using Waffle's sound pack.

[texastc316]

If I run in 98 comp mode, I do not get the lock ups, but I get the stutters when the screen gets busy with cons. If I dont run 98 comp mode, the game runs SMOOOOOOOTH until the inevitable CTD.

I do use custom sounds.

[-sudz-]

Would everyone who's using a custom sound return to the default sound pack and see if your crash issues go away.  If they persist, please re-post here.

- Sudz

[flubiu]

Sudz-
I am not using custom sounds. My sound acceleration is 3/4. I have played most of the mid and late war maps and crashed in all of them, usually after 15-20 mins. of play. When i log in to the game, it disables hi res graphics. (Yes, i have hi res pack.). I have updated all my drivers. All my graphics are at lowest setting (which is awful, by the way) and it still is bombing out.
here is a portion of my system info. right now, the game is almost unplayable. with 2.13, my system was very stable which makes this all the more frustrating.
 Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090206-1234)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: RS480_
       System Model: AWRDACPI
               BIOS: )Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS v6.00PG
          Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+,  MMX,  3DNow (2 CPUs), ~2.0GHz
             Memory: 1022MB RAM
          Page File: 366MB used, 2045MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
     DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

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Display Devices
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        Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT
     Manufacturer: NVIDIA
        Chip type: GeForce 9500 GT
         DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0640&SUBSYS_094319F1&REV_A1
   Display Memory: 1024.0 MB
     Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
          Monitor: ViewSonic VX2235wm
  Monitor Max Res: 1680,1050
      Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0011.9038 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
 Driver Date/Size: 7/14/2009 11:54:00, 5842816 bytes
      WHQL Logo'd: Yes
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
              VDD: n/a
         Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 7/14/2009 11:54:00, 7741664 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4500-11CF-0F59-482900C2CB35}
        Vendor ID: 0x10DE
        Device ID: 0x0640
        SubSys ID: 0x094319F1
      Revision ID: 0x00A1
      Revision ID: 0x00A1
      Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D


Thanks for your help, Flubiu (AKA Flew By You)