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Sid Meier's CivNET Frequently Asked Questions File
by Spectrum HoloByte-MicroProse On-Line Services
Last Update 12/14/95
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1. I have installed CivNET on my system, but when I go to start it,
I get a General Protection Fault at "0018:". What is the problem?
CivNET makes use of non-True Type fonts for the game interface
and display. Many systems default the font options in your Control Panel to
"Show True Type Only in Applications". You must make sure this option is
NOT checked under your fonts setup in the Windows Control Panel.
2. I get no music from CivNET during the introduction or during the
game. What is the problem?
CivNET utilizes your CD-AUDIO drivers to play the music, all of which is
stored on the CD. Even under a full-install, the music is still on the CD.
Therefore, you must fulfill several requirements in order to get the
CD-AUDIO music:
a. Your CD must be in the CD-ROM drive.
b. You must have a CD-AUDIO cable connecting your drive to
your sound card.
c. You must have installed the [MCI] CD-AUDIO drivers for
your sound card; to check this under Windows 3.1, go to Multimedia under
Control Panel, and make sure you have a line which says [MCI] CD-AUDIO.
Under Windows 95, go to Control Panel, the Multimedia, and then ADVANCED.
Check to make sure that you have a CD AUDIO device installed under Media
Control Devices.
If you do not have these drivers installed, you will need to contact your
sound card manufacturer for directions on how to install them.
3. I am trying to play CivNET over a network between two Windows 95
machines using Microsoft's network utilities, but the games cannot connect.
What do I do?
You need to download civntp1a.zip
4. In hotseat play, I can see the whole world! What is the point
here?
You need to download civntp1a.zip
5. I am trying to play an Internet game over TCP/IP, the game
crashes far too often. What is happening to cause this?
Crashes under Internet play are usually caused by a substandard or old
WINSOCK.DLL provided by your Internet Service Provider. Check with your ISP
to make sure you have the very latest WINSOCK.DLL they provide.
Also, since the Internet is a high-latency network, try to avoid playing
during hours of peak usage, when your provider's access can slow
significantly.
CivNET was tested extensively with a number of service providers, and we
have found that majority of the difficulties with playing a game over the
Internet can be avoided by following these simple rules.
We also recommend that you consider using the complimentary account that
was included with the PsiNET software. This allows you seven days of access
to iron out any problems with your WINSOCK and system configuration at no
charge.
6. Where can I find games to join into? Are there are any permanent
sites set up for CivNET?
There are no permanent sites set up for the game to the best of our
knowledge although someone may have their system hosting a continual game.
To find players, we recommend you visit the official CivNET players
directory at http://www.microprose.com/civnet, where you can also
register.
This page affords you e-mail links to other players around the world.
7. Where can I find my IP address?
You need to consult your Internet Service Provider to find out how they
dynamically assign your IP address. This is not the address of the machine
you are connected to, but the actual port address your system is assigned
upon login.
8. I am having problems with the video display. What can I do?
CivNET is a Windows program, and therefore uses the Windows drivers for
your video board. You need to make sure your system supports 256 colors,
and that you have the very latest Windows drivers available.
9. I get a GPF in the file WING.DLL. What is wrong?
We have discovered an incompatibility with programs that "double memory"
such as RAM DOUBLER. You will need to disable it before starting the game.
10. The game locks up during "Upkeep". It does not make my computer
crash, since the music still plays, but several game functions will not
work.
You fix this by going to VIEW,then REPORTS. What is happening is that the
report windows is closed before it is done; bringing up the window and
closing it normally will allow you to continue.
11. I cannot connect two Windows machines using null-modem
connection.
CivNET uses the default Windows communication protocols for null-modem
connection, so first we need to check and see if your system can recognize
any null-modem connection.
In Windows 3.1: Go to TERMINAL, and choose the com port your cable is
connected to in order to establish a connection. You need to do this on
both machines. Once both terminals are set up, anything you type in one
terminal Window should show up on the other system. If it doesn't, then
your system is not set up properly for null-modem connection.
In Windows95: Go to HYPERTERMINAL, and choose the com port your cable is
connected to in order to establish a connection. You need to do this on
both machines. Once both terminals are set up, anything you type in one
terminal Window should show up on the other system. If it doesn't, then
your system is not set up properly for null-modem connection.
Several things to note:
1. Just because a null-modem connection works in DOS does
not mean it will work in Windows.
2. Make sure you are using a true NULL-MODEM cable, and not
just a simple serial cable.
AND ONE LITTLE EXTRA TIDBIT:
To enable the Cheat Menu:
While the END TURN button is flashing, hold down control and press (in
order) A O D B A M F
Regards,
Tim
Spectrum HoloByte-MicroProse On-Line Services
http://www.holobyte.com
http://www.microprose.com
support@microprose.com
by Spectrum HoloByte-MicroProse On-Line Services
Last Update 12/14/95
---------------------------------------------------------
1. I have installed CivNET on my system, but when I go to start it,
I get a General Protection Fault at "0018:". What is the problem?
CivNET makes use of non-True Type fonts for the game interface
and display. Many systems default the font options in your Control Panel to
"Show True Type Only in Applications". You must make sure this option is
NOT checked under your fonts setup in the Windows Control Panel.
2. I get no music from CivNET during the introduction or during the
game. What is the problem?
CivNET utilizes your CD-AUDIO drivers to play the music, all of which is
stored on the CD. Even under a full-install, the music is still on the CD.
Therefore, you must fulfill several requirements in order to get the
CD-AUDIO music:
a. Your CD must be in the CD-ROM drive.
b. You must have a CD-AUDIO cable connecting your drive to
your sound card.
c. You must have installed the [MCI] CD-AUDIO drivers for
your sound card; to check this under Windows 3.1, go to Multimedia under
Control Panel, and make sure you have a line which says [MCI] CD-AUDIO.
Under Windows 95, go to Control Panel, the Multimedia, and then ADVANCED.
Check to make sure that you have a CD AUDIO device installed under Media
Control Devices.
If you do not have these drivers installed, you will need to contact your
sound card manufacturer for directions on how to install them.
3. I am trying to play CivNET over a network between two Windows 95
machines using Microsoft's network utilities, but the games cannot connect.
What do I do?
You need to download civntp1a.zip
4. In hotseat play, I can see the whole world! What is the point
here?
You need to download civntp1a.zip
5. I am trying to play an Internet game over TCP/IP, the game
crashes far too often. What is happening to cause this?
Crashes under Internet play are usually caused by a substandard or old
WINSOCK.DLL provided by your Internet Service Provider. Check with your ISP
to make sure you have the very latest WINSOCK.DLL they provide.
Also, since the Internet is a high-latency network, try to avoid playing
during hours of peak usage, when your provider's access can slow
significantly.
CivNET was tested extensively with a number of service providers, and we
have found that majority of the difficulties with playing a game over the
Internet can be avoided by following these simple rules.
We also recommend that you consider using the complimentary account that
was included with the PsiNET software. This allows you seven days of access
to iron out any problems with your WINSOCK and system configuration at no
charge.
6. Where can I find games to join into? Are there are any permanent
sites set up for CivNET?
There are no permanent sites set up for the game to the best of our
knowledge although someone may have their system hosting a continual game.
To find players, we recommend you visit the official CivNET players
directory at http://www.microprose.com/civnet, where you can also
register.
This page affords you e-mail links to other players around the world.
7. Where can I find my IP address?
You need to consult your Internet Service Provider to find out how they
dynamically assign your IP address. This is not the address of the machine
you are connected to, but the actual port address your system is assigned
upon login.
8. I am having problems with the video display. What can I do?
CivNET is a Windows program, and therefore uses the Windows drivers for
your video board. You need to make sure your system supports 256 colors,
and that you have the very latest Windows drivers available.
9. I get a GPF in the file WING.DLL. What is wrong?
We have discovered an incompatibility with programs that "double memory"
such as RAM DOUBLER. You will need to disable it before starting the game.
10. The game locks up during "Upkeep". It does not make my computer
crash, since the music still plays, but several game functions will not
work.
You fix this by going to VIEW,then REPORTS. What is happening is that the
report windows is closed before it is done; bringing up the window and
closing it normally will allow you to continue.
11. I cannot connect two Windows machines using null-modem
connection.
CivNET uses the default Windows communication protocols for null-modem
connection, so first we need to check and see if your system can recognize
any null-modem connection.
In Windows 3.1: Go to TERMINAL, and choose the com port your cable is
connected to in order to establish a connection. You need to do this on
both machines. Once both terminals are set up, anything you type in one
terminal Window should show up on the other system. If it doesn't, then
your system is not set up properly for null-modem connection.
In Windows95: Go to HYPERTERMINAL, and choose the com port your cable is
connected to in order to establish a connection. You need to do this on
both machines. Once both terminals are set up, anything you type in one
terminal Window should show up on the other system. If it doesn't, then
your system is not set up properly for null-modem connection.
Several things to note:
1. Just because a null-modem connection works in DOS does
not mean it will work in Windows.
2. Make sure you are using a true NULL-MODEM cable, and not
just a simple serial cable.
AND ONE LITTLE EXTRA TIDBIT:
To enable the Cheat Menu:
While the END TURN button is flashing, hold down control and press (in
order) A O D B A M F
Regards,
Tim
Spectrum HoloByte-MicroProse On-Line Services
http://www.holobyte.com
http://www.microprose.com
support@microprose.com