I'm hoping someone might be able to point me in the right direction. I'm able to start a game, and the first map screen in the game seems to render properly, but I'm unable to click on anything. I can move the mouse and hear the music, but that's all I can do. I've turned down all the visual settings I could think of, and still no luck. I downloaded the most recent Nvidia drivers as well. I end up having to kill the application every time.
Any help is greatly appreciated; I'm very eager to get started...
Here's the log file:
Debug Message: Version 1.50 last updated on: Wed Sep 10 09:05:01 2008
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 9/16/2008, 23:17:13
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: VPRALICIOUS
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: vpr Matrix, Inc.
System Model: Personal Computer
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.80GHz
Physical Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 364MB used, 1314MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce FX 5200
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0322&SUBSYS_01AD196E&REV_A1
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: SyncMaster 753DF(X)/703DF(X)/783DF(X), SyncMaster Magic CD173A(T)
Monitor Max Resolution: 1280,1024
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0011.7519
Driver Date: 5/16/2008 14:01:00
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_2445&SUBSYS_70748086&REV_05
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: smwdm.sys
Provider: Analog Devices
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.3034
Driver Date: 9/21/2001 16:32:50
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Sound device 1:
Description: Modem #1 Line Playback (emulated)
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID:
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 81
Driver Name:
Provider:
Driver Version:
Driver Date:
Type: Emulated
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: Candidate Outlines: OFF
Debug Message: Map Glow: OFF
Debug Message: Candidate Animated Bobbling: OFF
Debug Message: ParseCommandLine:
Debug Message: ERROR (CDrawManager): Unable to retrieve animation core pointer from the component factory.
Debug Message: Using 0 samples for multisampling.
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768 (full screen mode)
Debug Message: HAL (software vertex processing)NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200
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: Device is now ready
Debug Message: RGB in format 6:6:6, Masks reported as ff0000:ff00:ff
Debug Message: Shell initialization complete
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\Jeff Leedy\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Snapshots\*xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff Leedy\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Maps\*xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff Leedy\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Gfx\*xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff Leedy\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Campaign\*xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff Leedy\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Candidates/Packages\*xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff Leedy\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Gfx/Candidates\*xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff Leedy\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008/Gfx/Icons\*xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff Leedy\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: WARNING: (CXFileData) FindRegisteredMaterialIDByName could not find registered material with name 'Material__97_01_-_DefaultSub0'
Debug Message: WARNING: (CXFileData) The material ID returned for material name 'Material__97_01_-_DefaultSub0' is invalid. Defaulting to material ID 0. Model File gfx\CandidateElements\Body_Male_Overalls1.X
Debug Message: WARNING: (CXFileData) FindRegisteredMaterialIDByName could not find registered material with name 'Material__97_01_-_DefaultSub0'
Debug Message: WARNING: (CXFileData) The material ID returned for material name 'Material__97_01_-_DefaultSub0' is invalid. Defaulting to material ID 0. Model File gfx\CandidateElements\Body_Male_Overalls1.X
Debug Message: WARNING: (CXFileData) FindRegisteredMaterialIDByName could not find registered material with name 'Material__97_01_-_DefaultSub0'
Debug Message: WARNING: (CXFileData) The material ID returned for material name 'Material__97_01_-_DefaultSub0' is invalid. Defaulting to material ID 0. Model File gfx\CandidateElements\Body_Male_Overalls1.X
Debug Message: WARNING: (CXFileData) FindRegisteredMaterialIDByName could not find registered material with name 'Material__97_01_-_DefaultSub0'
Debug Message: WARNING: (CXFileData) The material ID returned for material name 'Material__97_01_-_DefaultSub0' is invalid. Defaulting to material ID 0. Model File gfx\CandidateElements\Body_Male_Overalls1.X
Debug Message: WARNING: (CXFileData) FindRegisteredMaterialIDByName could not find registered material with name 'Material__97_01_-_DefaultSub0'
Debug Message: WARNING: (CXFileData) The material ID returned for material name 'Material__97_01_-_DefaultSub0' is invalid. Defaulting to material ID 0. Model File gfx\CandidateElements\Body_Male_Overalls1.X
Debug Message: WARNING: (CXFileData) FindRegisteredMaterialIDByName could not find registered material with name 'Material__97_01_-_DefaultSub0'
Debug Message: WARNING: (CXFileData) The material ID returned for material name 'Material__97_01_-_DefaultSub0' is invalid. Defaulting to material ID 0. Model File gfx\CandidateElements\Body_Male_Overalls1.X
Debug Message: WARNING: (CXFileData) FindRegisteredMaterialIDByName could not find registered material with name 'Material__97_01_-_DefaultSub0'
Debug Message: WARNING: (CXFileData) The material ID returned for material name 'Material__97_01_-_DefaultSub0' is invalid. Defaulting to material ID 0. Model File gfx\CandidateElements\Body_Male_Overalls1.X
Debug Message: WARNING: (CXFileData) FindRegisteredMaterialIDByName could not find registered material with name 'Material__97_01_-_DefaultSub0'
Debug Message: WARNING: (CXFileData) The material ID returned for material name 'Material__97_01_-_DefaultSub0' is invalid. Defaulting to material ID 0. Model File gfx\CandidateElements\Body_Male_Overalls1.X
Debug Message: WARNING: (CXFileData) FindRegisteredMaterialIDByName could not find registered material with name 'Material__97_01_-_DefaultSub0'
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\Jeff Leedy\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Candidates\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff Leedy\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Snapshots\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff Leedy\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Maps\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff Leedy\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Gfx\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff Leedy\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Campaign\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff Leedy\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Candidates\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff Leedy\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Snapshots\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff Leedy\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Maps\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff Leedy\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Gfx\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff Leedy\My Documents\My Games\PolMachine2008\Campaign\.PM2Save
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Jeff Leedy\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: Opponent chosen: Dick Cheney
Debug Message: SetOpponentInfo - DickCheney HomeState 49
Debug Message: Posting opponent info.
Debug Message: Popup Manager Update: Unhiding LoadingWnd
Debug Message: {Start Game} PLAYER 1: CletisHatfield - Homestate 48
Debug Message: {Start Game} PLAYER 2: DickCheney - Homestate 49
Debug Message: ******* GameStarted *******