Rise of Nations, Gathering Exception Data?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around technical issues related to the game "Rise of Nations," specifically focusing on a recurring problem where players encounter a "gathering exception data" error that prevents the game from launching properly. Participants share their experiences, troubleshooting steps, and system specifications in an effort to find a solution.

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  • Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Experimental/applied

Main Points Raised

  • One participant reports being unable to play the game after installation, encountering an error message instead.
  • Suggestions include reinstalling the game, checking for patches, and ensuring that system drivers are up to date.
  • Another participant shares their computer specifications, indicating they are not very tech-savvy and are seeking help.
  • Some participants speculate that the issue may be related to the operating system, with one suggesting that "Rise of Nations" may not run on Windows NT.
  • A later post mentions that many users experience this problem at different times during gameplay, indicating a widespread issue.
  • One participant claims to have found a solution by adjusting graphics settings to low, which they believe resolves the error.
  • Another participant describes their own system specifications and expresses frustration that the problem persists even on Windows XP.
  • There is a mention of a potential patch being awaited by participants to address the ongoing issues.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of troubleshooting approaches and experiences, with no consensus on a definitive solution. Some suggest that the problem may be linked to specific system configurations or operating systems, while others report that the issue occurs across different setups.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention various system specifications and configurations, highlighting the complexity of diagnosing the issue. There is uncertainty regarding the compatibility of the game with certain operating systems and hardware setups.

Who May Find This Useful

Players of "Rise of Nations" experiencing similar technical issues, individuals interested in troubleshooting game errors, and those seeking community support for gaming-related problems.

Andy
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Hmmmm, i have a slight problem with RON i have recently purchased the game and have as of yet not been able to get the damn thing to play, it appears to have installed onto the computer fine without any problems but when it comes to playing the game all i can do is watch the Intro and then it shuts down, a small window with gathering exception data appears and that's all, nothing happens after that.
Help! its really pissing me of now!
 
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Re-install. Then make sure there's no new patch.
 
Thanks, but i hae already done this, quite a few times. I have also tried clean-booting the computer and running it that way, but no luck with that approach.
 
What are your computer's specs: cpu, motherboard, video card, operating system. Have you updated drivers for motherboard, video card, and checked for windows updates?

I have this game, but haven't played it yet.
 
Do you have the newest DirectX?
 
Im not entirely sure about this, i am not very good with the techanical side to computers, but i think this is as follows,

Windows 98/NT
Pentium 3 700mhz processor
Intel 810 chipset graphics driver
256mb ram
Have a 15gb hard drive with 11 gb free,

hope that helps you help me, i am still searching different websites trying to find a solution and i find one before you do then i will let you know. Thanks.
 
I've done an extensive search on google and come up dry. There seems to be no current solution and you'll just have to wait until they release another patch.

Thats Microsoft for you.
 
BASTARDS!

Microsoft that is, Thanks guys for you help.
 
  • #10
Thanks a lot this is really helpful, after much reading of that thread it turns out that a lot of people have this problem but at different times of the game, and the games developer is supposed to be releasing a patch soon to correct this problem.

Thank you.
 
  • #11
Andy, I don't think 'Rise of Nations' can run on Windows NT. Check to see if Windows NT is listed in system requirements for this game.
 
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Damn, i think your mite be correct, NT isn't listed as a system requirement, but here are the ones that are, XP/2000/ME/98, 98 is listed so i should have thoght it would work on NT, but i doubt it. I can't believe i overlooked something as simple as that, will have to buy XP to play the damn game, going to be the most expensive game ever.
 
  • #13
I'd be really surprised if the game will work on 98 and not NT. Wait for the patch. but... you should buy XP anyway, it's a lot better than NT.
 
  • #14
Well i have got the patch and that hasnt helped so i will just have to get XP (talk my folks into getting it).
 
  • #15
Wait a sec. who said you had to *cough* "purchase" windows xp.
 
  • #16
Originally posted by Andy
Im not entirely sure about this, i am not very good with the techanical side to computers, but i think this is as follows,

Windows 98/NT
Pentium 3 700mhz processor
Intel 810 chipset graphics driver
256mb ram
Have a 15gb hard drive with 11 gb free,

hope that helps you help me, i am still searching different websites trying to find a solution and i find one before you do then i will let you know. Thanks.

Based on the specs you mentioned. My suspicion is the video card. On the box, it said the minimum is a 16mb 3d card.

And I found this link for your graphics card:

http://support.intel.com/support/graphics/intel810/sb/CS-006203-prd798.htm
 
  • #17
Ah, well its not just XP i need then! Oh well computers are cheap enough these days and i am working full time so i might as well get a new one. Many thanks to the Pro.
 
  • #18
Solution!solution!solution! !

HELLO! :smile:

I had found the solution for this trouble! Well, the step was in the Graphics Option Menu. I puted all the cheboxes of "process" in LOW LOW! And it`s all! It works! No more "ERROR GATHERING EXCEPTION DATA"... TRY this and you will be playing for hours!

Goodbye... i hope this will work in all the computers... bye :smile:

GmanCrid - GmanSoft® :wink:
 
  • #19
I am also having the problem with this game.

I have the following system

P4 2.2G Cpu
120gb Sata Hd with 38gb free
ATI all in wonder 9700
512mb
O\S WinXP SP1

any ideas?
 
  • #20
problem exists on XP too

What does this mean? It had never occurred since i bought it.I'm getting really angry.still no patch for this damn 'problem'! I request you all guys please send an e-mail to me if any patch thing is released.

cemhaci2002@yahoo.com
thank you...

by the way, i tried to do what you said gman, but it didn't work.
 
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