Multiple unhandled exceptions [1.9.5.10]

[emeralis00]

Hello,
When I try to start a new game using the Distant Worlds Original Theme, an exception occurs about an array out of bounds, index. Switching to ancient galaxy theme works just fine, as does starting a new game. Attempting to switch back to default throws another exception about an invalid parameter. I have no mods at all, this is a fresh install, and all files were verified. There are no crash dumps in the appropriate folder.

I can otherwise play a normal game to completion using the default. I've searched for solutions already but found none. I've attached the provided error info given by the warning message.

[Bingeling]

I would hazard a guess that something is wrong with one of the files over-ridden by the Ancient Galaxy Theme. My best suggestion would be to reinstall and see if that solves it.

[emeralis00]

I've tried that. Unfortunately, Doesn't work and produces the same errors, in both cases.

[Shark7]

You'll probably need to go into the app data folder for DW and manually delete the automationPrefs and DefaultOptions files.

Then try starting a new game, it may fix it, as the game will regenerate those two files when start the game.

[emeralis00]

I just tried that, no change.

[elliotg]

Hi emeralis00

From your description and error messages there is definitely a problem with either your installation (missing or incorrect files) or some modding issue.

Typically you can resolve a modding screwup by exiting DW and then deleting the following two files:
C:\Users\[YOURUSERNAME]\Documents\My Games\Distant Worlds Universe\automationPrefs
C:\Users\[YOURUSERNAME]\Documents\My Games\Distant Worlds Universe\defaultOptions


The first error message indicates that you have either an incorrect race file or an incorrect resources.txt file. So it may be worth trying a reinstall.

Thanks
Elliot