New game crashes during terrain generation on v0.8.4b (RTX 2060 + i5-10400F)

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Master-code21 [github] · 4 months ago

Hi,

I cannot create a new game in version 0.8.4b (Update 4). The game always crashes during terrain generation (usually between 50% and 100%).

What I tried:

  • Updated BIOS to latest version L1.62
  • Forced game to run on RTX 2060 via NVIDIA Control Panel
  • Tested with and without Trains DLC
  • Deleted TerrainDataCache and Maps folders multiple times
  • Tried these launch options:
    • -terrain-gen-threads 1 -force-d3d11
    • -terrain-gen-threads 1 -force-vulkan
    • -force-d3d11
    • -force-vulkan
  • Disabled all overlays (Steam, Discord, etc.)
  • Verified game files
  • Ran as Administrator

My system:

  • CPU: Intel Core i5-10400F
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
  • Motherboard: ASRock B460 Pro4
  • RAM: 32 GB
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Game version: Steam

Creating any new game is impossible.

I can attach recent log files if needed.

Thank you!

26-06-02_19-07-33_3347.log

26-06-02_19-02-30_3804.log

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poltime poltime · 4 months ago

You should attach log files from these folders:
%AppData%\Captain of Industry\Logs
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Mafi Games\Captain of Industry
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Temp\Mafi Games\Captain of Industry\Crashes

Master-code21 [github] · 4 months ago

26-06-02_19-07-33_3347.log

Player.log
Player-prev.log

crash.dmp
Player.log

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poltime poltime · 4 months ago

What's the RAM model and at what frequency and timings does it work?

Master-code21 [github] · 4 months ago

My RAM is currently running at 2400 MT/s (according to Task Manager), even though the kits are rated for 2666 and 3200 MHz. XMP is enabled in BIOS.
I have mixed kits:

2x8gb Kingston HyperX 2666 MHz
2x8gb Crucial Ballistix 3200 MHz

poltime poltime · 4 months ago

Running a mixed RAM configuration (two completely different brands, different sub-timings, and different native speeds) is the most likely reason your game is crashing during map generation. Even though Windows boots and works fine at a downclocked 2400 MT/s, Unity's map generator heavily stresses the memory controller with massive, multi-threaded data blocks. Because the Kingston and Crucial modules have different internal latencies, they desynchronize under load, causing the CPU to miscalculate data, which in turn causes the GPU driver to crash (DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED). To fix this and get the game running, apply these memory troubleshooting steps: 1. The Ultimate Test: Pull out two sticks To prove this is the issue, physically isolate one matched pair: Turn off your PC and unplug the power cable. Remove the Kingston HyperX sticks entirely. Leave only the two Crucial Ballistix sticks installed in slots A2 and B2 (usually the 2nd and 4th slots from the CPU—check your ASRock B460 Pro4 manual). Boot the PC and try generating a map in Captain of Industry. If it works, your mixed RAM config is 100% unstable. 2. Lock a Safe, Uniform Speed and Voltage manually. If you want to keep all 32 GB installed, you cannot rely on "Auto" BIOS settings because your motherboard is getting confused trying to read two different SPD profiles. You must force safe settings manually: Restart your PC and press Delete or F2 to enter the BIOS. Go to the OC Tweaker tab -> DRAM Configuration. Ensure XMP is strictly Disabled. Manually set DRAM Frequency to 2400 MHz (or even 2133 MHz just for testing). Scroll down to DRAM Voltage and manually change it from Auto to 1.35V. 3. Change RAM Slot Ordering. Channel A (Slots 1 & 2): Put one Kingston and one Crucial stick here. Channel B (Slots 3 & 4): Put the other Kingston and Crucial stick here.

Master-code21 [github] · 4 months ago

I have tried all the steps you suggested, but unfortunately it didn't help.

Tested with only 2x Crucial Ballistix sticks (removed both Kingston) → still crashes
XMP Disabled + manually set 2400 MHz @ 1.35V → still crashes
Also tried Load Optimized Defaults in BIOS

This is my first time playing the game, so I don't have any old saves. The game only crashes when creating a new world.
Is there any other workaround, or perhaps a previous version (0.8.3) I can roll back to via Steam?
Thank you.

poltime poltime · 4 months ago

The problem isn't with the game, but with your PC. Have you tried the kits in A1 / B1 or only A2 / B2? Have you tried channels A1 / A2 and B1 / B2 separately? Have you only tried the Kingston kit? What kind of CPU cooler?

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