SH4 crashes on starting Campaign?

mesql · 07-22-14, 01:18 AM

Hi everyone, I'm trying to get back into SH4 after not playing for a while. The problem is, I can't seem to start a campaign. I'll start a new profile fine, but when I go to actually start a mission, it starts to load, and I get the error "SH4 has stopped working." I'm currently running TMO 1.4, since I don't own the U-boat expansion for SH4, with no other mods installed. I've tried running as an administrator, running in compatibility mode for both Vista and Windows 7, and nothing seems to work. However, I can start single missions and war patrols just fine, it's just the campaign that craps out.

PC specs here:

AMD FX-8350
16 GB RAM
EVGA GTX 780
Seagate 1 TB HDD
Win 8.1 64-bit

I'm running the boxed (CD) version of SH4, only patched to 1.4 since again, I don't have the U-boat expansion. I was thinking about just buying the U-boat expansion on Steam or something, but it looks like I would have to buy SH4 again as well. Anyone have any ideas?

les green01 · 07-22-14, 02:04 AM

don't buy it from steam try amazon there a link on top of the webpage using that link subsim gets some help in running the website

SilentPrey · 07-22-14, 09:13 AM

Have you made it large address aware?

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=202192

With specs like those I am sure you maxed everything out and harbors are busy places; you're probably hitting the memory limit.

I run Win7x64. Compatibility mode is unnecessary for me once I apply this.

Aktungbby · 07-22-14, 10:24 AM

Mesql!

mesql · 07-22-14, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilentPrey

Have you made it large address aware?

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=202192

With specs like those I am sure you maxed everything out and harbors are busy places; you're probably hitting the memory limit.

I run Win7x64. Compatibility mode is unnecessary for me once I apply this.

Just tried the memory fix, no dice. SH4 still crashes.

SilentPrey · 07-22-14, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mesql

Just tried the memory fix, no dice. SH4 still crashes.

Sorry, that's the only real idea I had. I'm running 1.5 on Win7.

captgeo · 07-22-14, 06:51 PM

get the gold edition and you will not have as many problem's

mesql · 07-22-14, 08:39 PM

Just picked up the Gold edition. Everything seems to be working now.

Jimbuna · 07-23-14, 06:51 AM

Nice one

captgeo · 07-23-14, 07:29 AM

thats great Captain, now go sink them all.........

merc4ulfate · 07-24-14, 08:06 PM

Steam is only for those who enjoy a lot of hot, wet air.

in_vino_vomitus · 07-24-14, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mesql

Just picked up the Gold edition. Everything seems to be working now.

And now the fun starts........

07-22-14, 01:18 AM	#1
mesql Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	SH4 crashes on starting Campaign? Hi everyone, I'm trying to get back into SH4 after not playing for a while. The problem is, I can't seem to start a campaign. I'll start a new profile fine, but when I go to actually start a mission, it starts to load, and I get the error "SH4 has stopped working." I'm currently running TMO 1.4, since I don't own the U-boat expansion for SH4, with no other mods installed. I've tried running as an administrator, running in compatibility mode for both Vista and Windows 7, and nothing seems to work. However, I can start single missions and war patrols just fine, it's just the campaign that craps out. PC specs here: AMD FX-8350 16 GB RAM EVGA GTX 780 Seagate 1 TB HDD Win 8.1 64-bit I'm running the boxed (CD) version of SH4, only patched to 1.4 since again, I don't have the U-boat expansion. I was thinking about just buying the U-boat expansion on Steam or something, but it looks like I would have to buy SH4 again as well. Anyone have any ideas?

07-22-14, 02:04 AM	#2
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captgeo Samurai Navy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 550 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	get the gold edition and you will not have as many problem's __________________

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07-22-14, 09:13 AM	#3
SilentPrey Navy Dude Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 171 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 2	Have you made it large address aware? http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=202192 With specs like those I am sure you maxed everything out and harbors are busy places; you're probably hitting the memory limit. I run Win7x64. Compatibility mode is unnecessary for me once I apply this.

07-22-14, 08:39 PM	#8
mesql Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Just picked up the Gold edition. Everything seems to be working now.

07-23-14, 07:29 AM	#10
captgeo Samurai Navy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 550 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	thats great Captain, now go sink them all......... __________________

07-24-14, 08:06 PM	#11
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