cannot comply

DaveR · 08-04-17, 04:49 PM

so I have this bug(?)... returned on the 15th aug44 and received a new paint job. then ran into the 'cannot reply' at start of mission. based on what I read, I went back to a previous save and waited couple days. didn't change. thought maybe need major delay into sept. On the way back to base, got several radio messages of convoys back where I patrolled; (this also always seems to happen: returning to base and suddenly I would get several messages of one kind or another). so, instead, I refitted; (here got another oddity: couldn't load tube 7 and during extended trip, couldn't reload it ever). went back to patrol area and found those convoys. returned on sept 2nd. got the paint job, and then, got Philippines' briefing. started mission and got: 'cannot comply'. is there something else to do?

fireftr18 · 08-04-17, 09:21 PM

The most common cause is leaving the crew at battle stations.

DaveR · 08-05-17, 12:40 PM

yep, read that, nope, not at battle stations......

propbeanie · 08-05-17, 03:09 PM

Are you running any mods? Which version of Silent Hunter: Wolves of the Pacific do you have, and where did you purchase it?

First thing to check is your crew screen, and see if everyone has a little green bar next to their box, showing good health, especially for the engine room guys, but also the control room. Are all of your positions properly staffed? If you're missing people from the important locations (Repair Crew can stay empty), you'll have to fill the vacancies before going out. You can also try and see if they can comply with a Reverse Speed request, or a rudder change. Also, look in the upper right corner of your screen, and make sure you aren't at battle stations. Had you done any <Alt><Tab> moves, or the <Windows> key to get to the desktop while in-game? That can cause issues. If you haven't left port yet, exit the game (don't save) and re-boot the computer. See what happens.

Dates and upgrade packs can cause issues, but that's usually if you arrive about the time a calendar month that has 30 days (or 28) would end prior to your departure. August 15th, you should have been fine... But, just to let you know, the game has September 31, June 31, February 29, etc., peppered throughout, and that does cause issues under certain circumstances. You might try to reload that last save you have again, only stay out a few weeks longer and don't come back until November 1, 1944. If you want to try doing a Status Report, you might get an assignment that could help pass the time. Just do a quick re-fit at a different base somewhere and see what you get. Do another save under a different name before you try to re-fit, just in case...

Schnee · 08-06-17, 03:21 PM

So you are getting hit with this too? Its driving me crazy and have ensured Crew status ok, adequate crew in sub (and engine room) tries starting from Pearl as well as the Phillipines and still "Cannot comply"

But when i jump over to the German side, I set a plot , set the speed and BANG! My mission begins.

There must be something basic I am missing 'cause I never had this problem when I first installed this on my lap top. Its basic SH 4 -- no modes

DaveR · 08-06-17, 08:36 PM

I tried unloading several modes and it started working. I then started putting them back, all though, not in the same order. got them all back in and it is still working. other oddities: before, lost external gun; now was able to update to 5 inch and two 40s'. before, lost crew slots; now, gained crew slots. before, (actually last couple patrols), was carrying several mark 27; now, they are not offered.

schnee: may you should try loading a mode, seeing if it behaves; then removing it??

08-04-17, 04:49 PM	#1
DaveR A-ganger Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 72 Downloads: 190 Uploads: 0	cannot comply so I have this bug(?)... returned on the 15th aug44 and received a new paint job. then ran into the 'cannot reply' at start of mission. based on what I read, I went back to a previous save and waited couple days. didn't change. thought maybe need major delay into sept. On the way back to base, got several radio messages of convoys back where I patrolled; (this also always seems to happen: returning to base and suddenly I would get several messages of one kind or another). so, instead, I refitted; (here got another oddity: couldn't load tube 7 and during extended trip, couldn't reload it ever). went back to patrol area and found those convoys. returned on sept 2nd. got the paint job, and then, got Philippines' briefing. started mission and got: 'cannot comply'. is there something else to do?

08-04-17, 09:21 PM	#2
fireftr18 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,526 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 0	The most common cause is leaving the crew at battle stations. __________________ Of all the forms of Martial Arts, Karaoke causes the most pain!

08-05-17, 03:09 PM	#4
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 9,738 Downloads: 439 Uploads: 2	Are you running any mods? Which version of Silent Hunter: Wolves of the Pacific do you have, and where did you purchase it? First thing to check is your crew screen, and see if everyone has a little green bar next to their box, showing good health, especially for the engine room guys, but also the control room. Are all of your positions properly staffed? If you're missing people from the important locations (Repair Crew can stay empty), you'll have to fill the vacancies before going out. You can also try and see if they can comply with a Reverse Speed request, or a rudder change. Also, look in the upper right corner of your screen, and make sure you aren't at battle stations. Had you done any <Alt><Tab> moves, or the <Windows> key to get to the desktop while in-game? That can cause issues. If you haven't left port yet, exit the game (don't save) and re-boot the computer. See what happens. Dates and upgrade packs can cause issues, but that's usually if you arrive about the time a calendar month that has 30 days (or 28) would end prior to your departure. August 15th, you should have been fine... But, just to let you know, the game has September 31, June 31, February 29, etc., peppered throughout, and that does cause issues under certain circumstances. You might try to reload that last save you have again, only stay out a few weeks longer and don't come back until November 1, 1944. If you want to try doing a Status Report, you might get an assignment that could help pass the time. Just do a quick re-fit at a different base somewhere and see what you get. Do another save under a different name before you try to re-fit, just in case... __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayer/s" - Jimbuna

08-05-17, 12:40 PM	#3
DaveR A-ganger Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 72 Downloads: 190 Uploads: 0	yep, read that, nope, not at battle stations......

08-06-17, 03:21 PM	#5
Schnee Engineer Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 209 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	So you are getting hit with this too? Its driving me crazy and have ensured Crew status ok, adequate crew in sub (and engine room) tries starting from Pearl as well as the Phillipines and still "Cannot comply" But when i jump over to the German side, I set a plot , set the speed and BANG! My mission begins. There must be something basic I am missing 'cause I never had this problem when I first installed this on my lap top. Its basic SH 4 -- no modes

08-06-17, 08:36 PM	#6
DaveR A-ganger Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 72 Downloads: 190 Uploads: 0	I tried unloading several modes and it started working. I then started putting them back, all though, not in the same order. got them all back in and it is still working. other oddities: before, lost external gun; now was able to update to 5 inch and two 40s'. before, lost crew slots; now, gained crew slots. before, (actually last couple patrols), was carrying several mark 27; now, they are not offered. schnee: may you should try loading a mode, seeing if it behaves; then removing it??