Extreme delay in implementing commands.

[gharris545]

I have been playing BNW since shortly after its arrival, but a dramatic new problem has developed in the past week, possibly as a result of a Steam update. After I move a unit, the AI refuses to move on. It keeps resting on that unit, even though it is showing all movement expended. If I click on another unit, the AI ignores me. After a very long time (measured in minutes), the AI moves on to ITS choice of the next unit. When I order a new construction in a city, the AI keeps demanding that I do so. Curiously, I can hasten the AI along by pressing Ctrl-Alt-Del followed by Cancel, or by saving the game (!?). But with many units and cities, I can't keep doing that after every move.
My machine, an HP Model 6803w, uses Windows 7 64-bit. My processor is AMD Athlon IIx2. I can play on either Direct9 or 10/11, but with the same result. If you are kind enough to help me, bear in mind that I am 68 years old with a very rudimentary knowledge of computers, so write as if you are addressing a moron. Thanks.

 

[Petek]

I suggest that you verify your game cache. To do so, start Steam and go Library --> Right-click Sid Meier's Civilization 5 --> Properties --> Local Files --> Verify Integrity of Game Cache. This process will take several minutes. If any files are downloaded as a result of this verification, repeat the procedure until no new files are downloaded. (If any files are downloaded, you will see a message to that effect.)

Good luck and please post again if this suggestion doesn't help.

 

[gharris545]

I followed your promising suggestion exactly, but that didn't identify the problem. Integrity verification revealed no problems and generated no downloads. The performance problem remains as before.

 

[timtofly]

What happens when you disable BNW, and play vanilla or G&K? If things go back to normal, you could try deleting BNW and try re-downloading it. If nothing changes, then try playing in offline mode.