[TEC] Silent CTD Hunter

[vdr1981]

CTD scenario 1:
- Game crash when playable unit or some other AI unit taking damage, especially from guns with high firing rate (AA guns, air strikes and similar)
- Commonly followed by SHcollisin.act ,particles.act CTD ...
Cause:
- ...
Solution :
- Use this small fix made by Rongel http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2123569&postcount=40(This fix is now included in OHII v2.5 )



CTD Scenario 2:
- Game randomly CTD when AI unit is taking damage or catastrophic explosion happens when torpedo struck.
- You have FX Update 0.0.22 on board
Cause:
- "Object linked to" function in ships .zon files
Solution :
- Use this fix... FXU_0_0_22_Ship zon Files (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=4249)



Game freez/CTD scenario 3:
- Game freez when AI unit is damaged and firing red distress flare
Cause:
- ...
Solution:
- Open data/Zones.cfg with notepad (better Notepad++). Find entries
Effect2=Distress_Flare_Red, 75
and replace it with
;Effect2=Distress_Flare_Red, 75
There are two of them...



Game freez/CTD Scenario 4:
- Game freez/CTD when you're approaching enemy convoy and you have been spotted by enemy watchmen
Cause:
- ...
Solution:
-You need to disable starshells... This add on for FX_Update_0_0_22_ByTheDarkWraith will do the trick... FXU_0_0_22_No Starshells (.eqp Files) (http://www.mediafire.com/download/o1kb622yqzuyjsk/FXU_0_0_22_No+Starshells+%28.eqp+Files%29.rar)



CTD Scenario 5:
- CTD when you enter the bunker and try to speak with flotilla commander
- CTD when you sellect nav map...
Cause:
- ...
Solution:
- Disable Render patches via TDW generic patcher.



CTD Scenario 6:
- Famous CTD when you use "silentotto" cheat to start new campaign.
- You have recently make changes in your modlist(added new mod, reinstalled modlist), or you changed values in TheDarkWraithUserOptions.py without use of OptionsFileEditorViewer.exe
- Commonly folowed by msvcr90.dll CTD
Cause:
- ...
Solution:
- Go to data/Aplications/OptionsFileEditorViewer and start OptionsFileEditorViewer.exe, set correct path for menu.txt(data/menu/menu.txt) and correct SH5 installation path.
- Click top "open" and browse data/scripts/menu for TheDarkWraithUserOptions.py. Make one change, just in case...Save



CTD Scenario 7:
- CTD when loading new campaign or approaching port
- Commonly folowed by msvcr90.dll CTD
Cause:
- Probably mod incompatibility
Solution:
- Try to remove TDW FX Fix for Sobers chimney smoke from your modlist or...
- Try to remove AI_sub_crew_1_0_2_TheDarkWraith or...
- Try to remove SubFlags_0_0_8_byTheDarkWraith



CTD Scenario 8:
- Random CTD's at open seas, when you approaching enemy coast line or friendly bases, CTD which comes with the appearance of some units (mostly airborne) in your rendering area.
Cause:
- Unknown
Solution:
- Use game save feature smartly, at least one game save in 48 hours of simulation time without any AI units in your rendering area. Do not overwrite old game saves. Game saves/reloads (with exiting from the game completely) approx. 100-200Km from the home base at the beginning and at the and of every patrol are mandatory.



CTD Scenario 9:
- CTD when player unit is equiped with snorkel and taking damage.
- You're using Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_byTheBeast
Cause:
- "Object linked to" function in snorkel's zon files.
Solution:
- Use this fix/addon http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=4605



Lost SOAN Scenario:
- Not CTD related but commonly asked question on forum
Solution:
- Delete all ***_Draggables.TDW from game root folder and reload the game.



CTD Scenario XD:
- CTD when using high time compression...
Cause:
- Hight time commpresion
Solution:
- Don't use high time compression...:D



To be continued... Don't forget to share your experience! S!
The thread isn't pined so if you find any advice from this thread useful, please make a comment so the thread can stay on the "surface"! Tnx!

[Mikemike47]

CTD Scenario 6:

Solution:
- Go to data/Aplications/OptionsFileEditorViewer and start OptionsFileEditorViewer.exe, set correct path for menu.txt(data/menu/menu.txt) and correct SH5 installation path.

Is this an important note to add for clarity?

Important to know if path to be used is stock menu.txt or menu.txt from within the NewUIs with TDC mod? (All depends on what is enabled/disabled in JSGME at the time. Similar situation like sober posted about snorkel in post #3 of sobers mega mod).

I always used the [I]OptionsFileEditorViewer.exe as TDW suggested. I can not recall in my case YET if the menu.txt was the reasons for my RSD/silentotto. I will certainly keep this thread and especially menu.txt issues in mind.

Thanks.

[Mikemike47]

As long as I don't have these files from Open Horizons
[Shells_Rck.dat, Shells_Rck.dsd, Shells_Rck.sim and Shells_Rck.zon files from Library folder]

I do NOT get silentotto crashes for now.

Accurate German Flags
RemoveLogoIntroTheDarkWraith
sobers game loading tips V8 SH5
DBM Background Video
sobers green spinning thing SH5
sobers green crew training V4 SH5
SMission - D-Day Landings
Grossdeutscher Rundfunk
WolfPack Wotan
Messervy_s_gramophone_pack1
SteelViking's Interior Mod V1.2
SteelViking's Interior Mod V1.2.2 Patch
Fuel Gauge WoGaDi_SteelViking's Interior
Fix clock rear torpedo room VIIA
Depth Charge Range Fix
Capthelms Audio+SV Touch Ups
German U-Boat Hydrophone SFX
sobers multi color mod V5
DynEnv v2.9 - 1. Main Mod
DynEnv v2.9 - 5.e Ambient Settings - Brighter Nights-No Murky Waters
DynEnv v2.9 - 8.b Wave Mechanics - Gale (Improved)
DynEnv v2.9 - 9. Sobers Best Ever Tweaks
DynEnv v2.9 - 12. Sounds
DynEnv v2.9 - No Underwater Impurity Patch
Moon_light_mod
Water reflections intensity varied by available sunlight 1.2
sobers more trees SH5
sobers smoke screen V1 SH5 (DynEnv compatible)
sobers better terrain v4 SH5
sobers storm Clouds v1 SH5
Window_Lights_Redone_V1
Torpedo_Door_Sound_Mix
Pascal-sh5-Crew-Uniforms
SH5_7A_Conning_Fix
SteelViking's Bunker Fixes V1.0
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4,Patch_1 & hotfix_byTheBeast
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1 (available by date) V9 by sober
FX_Update_0_0_22_ByTheDarkWraith
FX_Update_0_0_22_Torpedoes (modified for torpedoes failure patches)
FX_Update_0_0_22_Torpedoes - MagDet range 3m (modified for torpedoes failure patches)
NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_ByTheDarkWraith
NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_alt_officer_wounded_by_Torpedo
NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_jimimadrids_map_tools
NewUIs_TDC_v7_5_0_Page TDC_Update
HydrophoneFollowNearestContactFix_For_NewUIs_TDC_7 _1_0_To_7_5_0
Manos Scopes-patch for 16x9
Sjizzle's - Charts for NewUIs part 1_07.06.2013
Sjizzle's - Charts for NewUIs part 2_07.06.2013
Sjizzle's - Charts for NewUIs part 3_24.06.2013
Submarine's .sim&cfg (mod engine ratio + ind cont patches)
gap - armaments & equipments patch v 0.2
IRAI_0_0_39_ByTheDarkWraith & Patch
R.E.M_by_Xrundel_TheBeast_1.2
Cerberus62 Corrected Depth Charge Projector 1.0
Reworked Morale and Abilities v.1.1
MightyFine Crew Mod 1.2.1 Alt w beards
MCCD_1.04_MFCM_1.2.1_compatible
Speech fixes and additions (english version) V1.0
OPEN HORIZONS II v2.3
OPEN HORIZONS II v2.3 patch1 beta
Reworked Submarine Damage v5.5
Reworked Submarine Damage v5.5 - OHII v2.3 Comp Patch
R.S.D. & R.E.M. - GHG Hydrophone add-on (no hyd on surface)
TDW FX Fix for Sobers chimney smoke
sobers Lights Cfg V9
Krauters Automated Scripts (v5_0_0 compatible)
Trevally Automated Scripts v0.6
Trevally Harbour & Kiel Canal Pilot v3.1
Trevally Tutorial - All v0.2 (for TDW UI+OH II)
Trevally TDC Help v2
Patrolsearch autoscripts V04
Sonar Sound Collection v 1.0 for SH5 - Distorted
sobers hud sounds V1 SH5
sobers Realistic contrast V10 SH5
sobers realistic underwater FX7
sobers bad weather deck gun V5 SH5
Reworked U-boat Guns (incomplete version)
sobers map colors SH5 V1
Shadow Improvement Mod
TDW_GenericPatcher_v_1_0_149_0
sobers reduced file sizes SH5 V2
Voice & Help [commands.cfg changes-voice recognition]
Dialogs(xx) and sound cfg [WIP voices reloaded]

[vdr1981]

As long as I don't have these files from Open Horizons
[Shells_Rck.dat, Shells_Rck.dsd, Shells_Rck.sim and Shells_Rck.zon files from Library folder]

I do NOT get silentotto crashes for now.

Accurate German Flags
RemoveLogoIntroTheDarkWraith
sobers game loading tips V8 SH5
DBM Background Video
sobers green spinning thing SH5
sobers green crew training V4 SH5
SMission - D-Day Landings
Grossdeutscher Rundfunk
WolfPack Wotan
Messervy_s_gramophone_pack1
SteelViking's Interior Mod V1.2
SteelViking's Interior Mod V1.2.2 Patch
Fuel Gauge WoGaDi_SteelViking's Interior
Fix clock rear torpedo room VIIA
Depth Charge Range Fix
Capthelms Audio+SV Touch Ups
German U-Boat Hydrophone SFX
sobers multi color mod V5
DynEnv v2.9 - 1. Main Mod
DynEnv v2.9 - 5.e Ambient Settings - Brighter Nights-No Murky Waters
DynEnv v2.9 - 8.b Wave Mechanics - Gale (Improved)
DynEnv v2.9 - 9. Sobers Best Ever Tweaks
DynEnv v2.9 - 12. Sounds
DynEnv v2.9 - No Underwater Impurity Patch
Moon_light_mod
Water reflections intensity varied by available sunlight 1.2
sobers more trees SH5
sobers smoke screen V1 SH5 (DynEnv compatible)
sobers better terrain v4 SH5
sobers storm Clouds v1 SH5
Window_Lights_Redone_V1
Torpedo_Door_Sound_Mix
Pascal-sh5-Crew-Uniforms
SH5_7A_Conning_Fix
SteelViking's Bunker Fixes V1.0
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4,Patch_1 & hotfix_byTheBeast
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1 (available by date) V9 by sober
FX_Update_0_0_22_ByTheDarkWraith
FX_Update_0_0_22_Torpedoes (modified for torpedoes failure patches)
FX_Update_0_0_22_Torpedoes - MagDet range 3m (modified for torpedoes failure patches)
NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_ByTheDarkWraith
NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_alt_officer_wounded_by_Torpedo
NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_jimimadrids_map_tools
NewUIs_TDC_v7_5_0_Page TDC_Update
HydrophoneFollowNearestContactFix_For_NewUIs_TDC_7 _1_0_To_7_5_0
Manos Scopes-patch for 16x9
Sjizzle's - Charts for NewUIs part 1_07.06.2013
Sjizzle's - Charts for NewUIs part 2_07.06.2013
Sjizzle's - Charts for NewUIs part 3_24.06.2013
Submarine's .sim&cfg (mod engine ratio + ind cont patches)
gap - armaments & equipments patch v 0.2
IRAI_0_0_39_ByTheDarkWraith & Patch
R.E.M_by_Xrundel_TheBeast_1.2
Cerberus62 Corrected Depth Charge Projector 1.0
Reworked Morale and Abilities v.1.1
MightyFine Crew Mod 1.2.1 Alt w beards
MCCD_1.04_MFCM_1.2.1_compatible
Speech fixes and additions (english version) V1.0
OPEN HORIZONS II v2.3
OPEN HORIZONS II v2.3 patch1 beta
Reworked Submarine Damage v5.5
Reworked Submarine Damage v5.5 - OHII v2.3 Comp Patch
R.S.D. & R.E.M. - GHG Hydrophone add-on (no hyd on surface)
TDW FX Fix for Sobers chimney smoke
sobers Lights Cfg V9
Krauters Automated Scripts (v5_0_0 compatible)
Trevally Automated Scripts v0.6
Trevally Harbour & Kiel Canal Pilot v3.1
Trevally Tutorial - All v0.2 (for TDW UI+OH II)
Trevally TDC Help v2
Patrolsearch autoscripts V04
Sonar Sound Collection v 1.0 for SH5 - Distorted
sobers hud sounds V1 SH5
sobers Realistic contrast V10 SH5
sobers realistic underwater FX7
sobers bad weather deck gun V5 SH5
Reworked U-boat Guns (incomplete version)
sobers map colors SH5 V1
Shadow Improvement Mod
TDW_GenericPatcher_v_1_0_149_0
sobers reduced file sizes SH5 V2
Voice & Help [commands.cfg changes-voice recognition]
Dialogs(xx) and sound cfg [WIP voices reloaded]




CTD Scenario 7:
- CTD when loading new campaign or approaching port
- Commonly folowed by msvcr90.dll CTD
Cause:
- Probably mod incompatibility
Solution:
- Remove TDW FX Fix for Sobers chimney smoke from your modlist, this one always gave me CTD...





I think today is your lucky day Mike! :03:

[volodya61]

- Remove TDW FX Fix for Sobers chimney smoke from your modlist, this one always gave me CTD...

this mod never gave me CTDs :hmmm:

[vdr1981]

this mod never gave me CTDs :hmmm:

Well, for me it did...In any case it doesn't hurt to try. That's the whole point of this thread...

Waiting for Mike's reply...

[Mikemike47]

I think today is your lucky day Mike! :03:
TDW FX Fix for Sobers chimney smoke
this mod never gave me CTDs :hmmm:
Yeah, spotted this from sober's post earlier in day.

Ok, we shall see later in the day. It never gave me CTDs from evidence in the event logs, but I have everything to gain from the lost time resolving this.

I will probably copy more of your modlist, vdr1981, from what you posted last at Open Horizons. One thing I do notice there, I use one or the other of these mods:
R.E.M_by_Xrundel_TheBeast_1.2 - no hyd on surface - NewUIs-IRAI compatible
R.S.D. & R.E.M. - GHG Hydrophone add-on (no hyd on surface)

Never both.

[vdr1981]

TDW FX Fix for Sobers chimney smoke

Yeah, spotted this from sober's post earlier in day.

Ok, we shall see later in the day. It never gave me CTDs from evidence in the event logs, but I have everything to gain from the lost time resolving this.

I will probably copy more of your modlist, vdr1981, from what you posted last at Open Horizons. One thing I do notice there, I use one or the other of these mods:
R.E.M_by_Xrundel_TheBeast_1.2 - no hyd on surface - NewUIs-IRAI compatible
R.S.D. & R.E.M. - GHG Hydrophone add-on (no hyd on surface)

Never both.


Still problems?
Dont pay attention to hydrophone addons, RSD use different file for GHG apparatus...

[Philipp_Thomsen]

You forgot CTD for simply sailing!

Yes, all my CTDs are related to simply sailing and (I'm guessing here) some AI unit comes within rendering distance.

BANG!

CTD and not even an error message, nothing.

[Trevally.]

You forgot CTD for simply sailing!

Yes, all my CTDs are related to simply sailing and (I'm guessing here) some AI unit comes within rendering distance.

BANG!

CTD and not even an error message, nothing.

The fix for this is to remove all mods and play stock only

[vdr1981]

You forgot CTD for simply sailing!

Yes, all my CTDs are related to simply sailing and (I'm guessing here) some AI unit comes within rendering distance.

BANG!

CTD and not even an error message, nothing.



CTD Scenario XD:
- CTD when using high time compression...
Cause:
- Hight time commpresion
Solution:
- Don't use high time compression...:D



Maybe this one? :O:

Seriously , you shouldn't use TC larger then 256, even if your hardware is powerful by gaming standards...Maybe on mid Atlantic but near the coast of England forget it... Also save game a lot, that can kill immersion a bit but it can help, en least 10-15 saves per patrols...Did you enabled advanced and experimental patches?

[mikaelanderlund]

Maybe this one? :O:

Seriously , you shouldn't use TC larger then 256, even if your hardware is powerful by gaming standards...Maybe on mid Atlantic but near the coast of England forget it... Also save game a lot, that can kill immersion a bit but it can help, en least 10-15 saves per patrols...Did you enabled advanced and experimental patches?

I can confirm that, you should not use over TC larger than 256. You lose some sounds associated with the command and CTD increases:yep:.

:salute:

[THEBERBSTER]

Loaded OHII v2.3 and patch 1 in the bunker then selected N.W.A. mission. I wanted to see if I could get into Stornoway. Got to the first part of the shallow waters, I wanted to load my tubes early. Clicked on the Torpedo button from the Nav Map, went to select the first tube switch and got a ctd.
Accurate German Flags
SteelViking's Interior Mod V1.2
SteelViking's Interior Mod V1.2.2 Patch
DynEnv v2.9 - 1. Main Mod
DynEnv v2.9 - 5.c Ambient Settings - Darker Nights-No Murky Waters
DynEnv v2.9 - 8.b Wave Mechanics - Gale
DynEnv v2.9 - 12. Sounds
sobers best ever fog V25 SH5
Water reflections intensity varied by available sunlight by TheDarkWraith
SH5_7A_Conning_Fix
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_byTheBeast
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1
#Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1_HotFix
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1 (available by date) V9 by sober
FX_Update_0_0_22_ByTheDarkWraith
FX_Update_0_0_22_Torpedoes (modified for torpedoes failure patches)
MightyFine Crew Mod 1.2.1 Alt faces
MCCD_1.04_MFCM_1.2.1_compatible
German U-Boat Crew Language Pack
Stormys DBSM SH5 v1.3 Basemod
Stormys DBSM SH5 v1.3 HOTFIX 3
NewUIs_TDC_7_4_2_ByTheDarkWraith
IRAI_0_0_39_ByTheDarkWraith
IRAI_0_0_39_ ByTheDarkWraith_Patch_1
Large Optics for TDW UI
Large Optics for TDW UI 16 by 9
HydrophoneFollowNearestContactFix_For_NewUIs_TDC_7 _1_0_To_7_5_0
R.E.M_by_Xrundel_TheBeast_1.2
R.E.M_by_Xrundel_TheBeast_1.2 - no hyd on surface - NewUIs-IRAI compatible
Cerberus62 Corrected Depth Charge Projector 1.0
Church's Compass Dials Mod v2.2 - Option Two
OPEN HORIZONS II v2.3
OPEN HORIZONS II v2.3 - rocket & air guns patch v 0.1
sobers green crew training V4 SH5
Depth Charge Fix Reduced Explosion Range
smaller flags for Warships 1_0b
Chart Colour Scheme 3
EQuaTool 01.01 by AvM - Large Style
Less Annoying Stopwatch Ticking - LAST - v. 01.00 by AvM
Shadow Improvement Mod
Warfox Upgrades 0 Renown v1
Change days in bunker
DBM Background Video
DBSM_Music_1_0_4
gap - HD 1 deg Scope Bearing v 1.0
Nauticalwolf's_Damage_and_Torpedo_UI(g)_Mod_v1.1
NewUIs_TDC_7_4_2_Real_Navigation
Trevally Tutorial - All v0.2(for OHIIv1.3)
Trevally Automated Scripts v0.6
Trevally Harbour & Kiel Canal Pilot v3.1
Trevally TDC Help v2
Real_Battery_Lifetime_Fix_Mod_V_1.0_TDW_UI_7_4_2
Grossdeutscher Rundfunk
GramophoneShuffler

[THE_MASK]

Take out these 2 and start a new career .
Stormys DBSM SH5 v1.3 Basemod
Stormys DBSM SH5 v1.3 HOTFIX 3

[THEBERBSTER]

Thank you for your reply.
Is it ok to replace Stomy's with these two
Mad Max SH5 Subdiesel Mono V2
and
Sobers Hud Sounds V1 SH5

[THE_MASK]

Thank you for your reply.
Is it ok to replace Stomy's with these two
Mad Max SH5 Subdiesel Mono V2
and
Sobers Hud Sounds V1 SH5yes , let us know of any ctds after you start a new career .

[mikaelanderlund]

By following vdr1981 advice I have reduced the CTD to zero. I now have 20 hours of playtime without any CTD. I have destroy ships with topedoes and with cannon without CTD. No CTD by using silentotto. No CTD at Kiel, Everything works without probem:rock:.

I use the following list of mods;

Accurate German Flags
Grossdeutscher Rundfunk
SteelViking's Interior Mod V1.2
SteelViking's Interior Mod V1.2.1 Patch
Conus' Medals
DynEnv v2.9 - 1. Main Mod
DynEnv v2.9 - 5.c Ambient Settings - Darker Nights-No Murky Waters
DynEnv v2.9 - 3.b Enhanced Visibility (high)
DynEnv v2.9 - 4.a Camera Filters - Realistic Colors
DynEnv v2.9 - 2. Main Mod Low Resolution Patch
sobers base sky mechanics V1
SH5_7A_Conning_Fix
MightyFine Crew Mod 1.2.1 Alt faces
MCCD_1.04_MFCM_1.2.1_compatible
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_byTheBeast
Equip_Upgrades_Fix_1_4_Patch_1_AFFOE_151
#Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1_HotFix
EUF_UBoat_FX_v0_0_3_ byTheBeast
FX_Update_0_0_22_ByTheDarkWraith
FX_Update_0_0_22_Torpedoes (modified for torpedoes failure patches)
FXU_0_0_22_Ship zon Files
Bullet_spark_test
NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_ByTheDarkWraith
NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_Real_Navigation
NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_New_radio_messages_German
IRAI_0_0_39_ByTheDarkWraith
IRAI_0_0_39_ByTheDarkWraith_Patch_1
AI_sub_crew_1_0_2_TheDarkWraith
HydrophoneFollowNearestContactFix_For_NewUIs_TDC_7 _1_0_To_7_5_0
R.E.M_by_Xrundel_TheBeast_1.2
Cerberus62 Corrected Depth Charge Projector 1.0
Reworked Morale and Abilities v.1.1_modified
sobers green crew training V4 SH5
OPEN HORIZONS II v2.3
OPEN HORIZONS II v2.3 patch1 beta
AAguns_12_20_40mm
Rocket_3InchGB_&_5InchUS
Targor's SH5 Wooden Lifeboats ver. 0.4
Church's Compass Dials Mod v2.2 - Option Two
Kriegsmarine Career Insignia CrystalClear Extra
EQuaTool 01.01 by AvM - Medium Faber-Castell Style
Large Optics for TDW UI
Large Optics for TDW UI 16 by 9
R.S.D. - Reworked Submarine Damage v5.5 by vdr1981
R.S.D. v5.5 - OHII v2.3 Compatibility Patch
R.S.D. & R.E.M. - GHG Hydrophone add-on (normal)
Dynamic Environment SH5 Sounds V2.1
Moon_light_mod
sobers better terrain v4 SH5
Small_trees_SH5_V1
sobers more trees SH5
Water reflections intensity varied by available sunlight by TheDarkWraith
Shadow Improvement ModLR

These files, Shells_Rck.dat, Shells_Rck.dsd, Shells_Rck. sim and Shells_Rck.zon, is not included in OPEN HORIZONS II v2.3.

TheDarkWraith_DC_Water_Disturbance is not in my my list because it can provide CTD.

[vdr1981]

These files, Shells_Rck.dat, Shells_Rck.dsd, Shells_Rck. sim and Shells_Rck.zon, is not included in OPEN HORIZONS II v2.3.



Good to hear that! :yeah:

Why dont you try to place those four files into library folder again,make one change via TDW options file editor and try to reproduce CTD.
This is my current modlist , shells_rck files are not removed...

Accurate German Flags
Das Boot Departure Theme
SteelViking's Interior Mod V1.2
SteelViking's Interior Mod V1.2.2 Patch
DynEnv v2.9 - 1. Main Mod
DynEnv v2.9 - 2. Main Mod Low Resolution Patch
DynEnv v2.9 - 4.a Camera Filters - Realistic Colors
DynEnv v2.9 - 5.d Ambient Settings - Brighter Nights
DynEnv v2.9 - 12. Sounds
DynEnv v2.9 - No U-Mark
Water reflections intensity varied by available sunlight by TheDarkWraith
SH5_7A_Conning_Fix
Fix clock rear torpedo room VIIA
Fuel Gauge WoGaDi_SteelViking's Interior
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_byTheBeast
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1
#Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1_HotFix
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1 (available by date) V9 by sober
EUF_UBoat_FX_v0_0_3_ byTheBeast
FX_Update_0_0_22_ByTheDarkWraith
FX_Update_0_0_22_Torpedoes (modified for torpedoes failure patches)
FXU_0_0_22_No Starshells (.eqp Files)
FXU_0_0_22_Ship zon Files
NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_ByTheDarkWraith
NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_alt_officer_wounded_by_Torpedo
NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_Das_Boot_Crew_Mod_by_Illyustrator
NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_New_radio_messages_German
NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_No_Snorkel_Exhaust_Smoke
NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_Real_Navigation
HydrophoneFollowNearestContactFix_For_NewUIs_TDC_7 _1_0_To_7_5_0
No Sonar Ping & Auto Ship Recog. - for TDW NewUIs 7_5_0
Large Optics for TDW UI
Large Optics for TDW UI 8 by 5
Large Optics for TDW UI Darkened Scopes Alt Attack Scope
TDC Graphics by Naights v1.0
Realistic_Hydrophone_1_1
Sjizzle's - Charts for NewUIs part1_07.06.2013
Sjizzle's - Charts for NewUIs part 2_07.06.2013
Sjizzle's - Charts for NewUIs part 3_24.06.2013
IRAI_0_0_39_ByTheDarkWraith
IRAI_0_0_39_ByTheDarkWraith patch 1
NOZAURIO'S SKIN (Standar No Emblem) v-1.0.0
R.E.M_by_Xrundel_TheBeast_1.2
R.E.M_by_Xrundel_TheBeast_1.2 - no hyd on surface - NewUIs-IRAI compatible
Cerberus62 Corrected Depth Charge Projector 1.0
OPEN HORIZONS II v2.3
OPEN HORIZONS II v2.3 patch1 beta
SkyBaron's Leigh Light for SH5 1.1
AAguns_12_20_40mm
Rocket_3InchGB_&_5InchUS
RPM Hydrophone v2.2 -for OHII full v2.2-
SH5 External Cargo 1.0
sobers green crew training V4 SH5
Church's Compass Dials Mod v2.2 - Option Two
Trevally Tutorial - All v0.2(for OHIIv1.3)
Trevally Automated Scripts v0.6
Trevally Harbour & Kiel Canal Pilot v3.1
EQuaTool 01.01 by AvM - Large Style
Submarine's .sim&cfg (modified for engine ratio + independent control patches).7z
Real U-Boat Performance - Type VII v1.2
sobers best ever fog V22 SH5
Reworked Morale and Abilities v.1.1
MFCMCCDLite
Reworked U-boat Guns (incomplete version)
gap - armaments & equipments patch v 0.2
Bullet_spark_test
R.S.D. - Reworked Submarine Damage v5.5 by vdr1981
R.S.D. & R.E.M. - GHG Hydrophone add-on (no hyd on surface)
R.S.D. v5.5 - OHII v2.3 Compatibility Patch
R.S.D. v5.5 - German Patch v1
R.S.D. - Less Accurate AI Gunners
R.S.D. - Depth Charges Fix_attempt 3
DBSM_Speech_1_0_4
DBSM_Music_1_0_4
sobers no footstep sound mod SH5 V2
Shadow Improvement ModLR

[Mikemike47]

Where is Real U-Boat Performance - Type VII v1.2 link? Only 1.0 is listed elsewhere.

[vdr1981]

Where is Real U-Boat Performance - Type VII v1.2 link? Only 1.0 is listed elsewhere.

Not ready yet...

[mikaelanderlund]

By following vdr1981 advice I have reduced the CTD to zero. I now have 20 hours of playtime without any CTD. I have destroy ships with topedoes and with cannon without CTD. No CTD by using silentotto. No CTD at Kiel, Everything works without probem:rock:.

I use the following list of mods;

Accurate German Flags
Grossdeutscher Rundfunk
SteelViking's Interior Mod V1.2
SteelViking's Interior Mod V1.2.1 Patch
Conus' Medals
DynEnv v2.9 - 1. Main Mod
DynEnv v2.9 - 5.c Ambient Settings - Darker Nights-No Murky Waters
DynEnv v2.9 - 3.b Enhanced Visibility (high)
DynEnv v2.9 - 4.a Camera Filters - Realistic Colors
DynEnv v2.9 - 2. Main Mod Low Resolution Patch
sobers base sky mechanics V1
SH5_7A_Conning_Fix
MightyFine Crew Mod 1.2.1 Alt faces
MCCD_1.04_MFCM_1.2.1_compatible
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_byTheBeast
Equip_Upgrades_Fix_1_4_Patch_1_AFFOE_151
#Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1_HotFix
EUF_UBoat_FX_v0_0_3_ byTheBeast
FX_Update_0_0_22_ByTheDarkWraith
FX_Update_0_0_22_Torpedoes (modified for torpedoes failure patches)
FXU_0_0_22_Ship zon Files
Bullet_spark_test
NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_ByTheDarkWraith
NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_Real_Navigation
NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_New_radio_messages_German
IRAI_0_0_39_ByTheDarkWraith
IRAI_0_0_39_ByTheDarkWraith_Patch_1
AI_sub_crew_1_0_2_TheDarkWraith
HydrophoneFollowNearestContactFix_For_NewUIs_TDC_7 _1_0_To_7_5_0
R.E.M_by_Xrundel_TheBeast_1.2
Cerberus62 Corrected Depth Charge Projector 1.0
Reworked Morale and Abilities v.1.1_modified
sobers green crew training V4 SH5
OPEN HORIZONS II v2.3
OPEN HORIZONS II v2.3 patch1 beta
AAguns_12_20_40mm
Rocket_3InchGB_&_5InchUS
Targor's SH5 Wooden Lifeboats ver. 0.4
Church's Compass Dials Mod v2.2 - Option Two
Kriegsmarine Career Insignia CrystalClear Extra
EQuaTool 01.01 by AvM - Medium Faber-Castell Style
Large Optics for TDW UI
Large Optics for TDW UI 16 by 9
R.S.D. - Reworked Submarine Damage v5.5 by vdr1981
R.S.D. v5.5 - OHII v2.3 Compatibility Patch
R.S.D. & R.E.M. - GHG Hydrophone add-on (normal)
Dynamic Environment SH5 Sounds V2.1
Moon_light_mod
sobers better terrain v4 SH5
Small_trees_SH5_V1
sobers more trees SH5
Water reflections intensity varied by available sunlight by TheDarkWraith
Shadow Improvement ModLR

These files, Shells_Rck.dat, Shells_Rck.dsd, Shells_Rck. sim and Shells_Rck.zon, is not included in OPEN HORIZONS II v2.3.

TheDarkWraith_DC_Water_Disturbance is not in my my list because it can provide CTD.


Now I have reached 100,000 tons:D. Many airstrikes and damaged ballast tanks, but Still no CTD:yeah:

:salute:

[V13dweller]

Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157
[C:\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5\MODS]

Accurate German Flags
silentmichal's interior mod 1.2.4
Real Environment - Revision_3
WoGaDi Mod BetaSix
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_byTheBeast
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1
#Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1_HotFix
NewUIs_TDC_7_4_2_ByTheDarkWraith
IRAI_0_0_39_ByTheDarkWraith
R.E.M_by_Xrundel_TheBeast_1.2
Depth Charge Fix Reduced Explosion Range
Cerberus62 Corrected Depth Charge Projector 1.0
Cerberus62 Historical Ship Equipment 1.4
MightyFine Crew Mod 1.2.1 Stock faces
MCCD_1.04_MFCM_1.2.1_compatible
OPEN HORIZONS II_full v2.2
smaller flags for Warships 1_0b
Auxiliary Cruiser Guns v.1.0.00
Enhanced FunelSmoke_by HanSolo78
gap - armaments & equipments patch v 0.2
gap - German Navy radar fix
Grossdeutscher Rundfunk
Magnetic Detonators 4m by TDW
Pascal-sh5-Crew-Uniforms
Reboot's Hot Soup 1.1
SeaWolf torpedo tweak
SH5Lifeboats_by_Rongel_TDW_stoianm_v2.11
SH5Lifeboat_Wooden
Soldati Weapon Fix
Sub_Bubbles_v0_0_3_ byTheBeast
Sub_Exhaust_1_0_5_byTheDarkWraith
The Ships That Never Were v.0.0.01
TDW_Mines_Subnets_Detectable_in_hydro (OH II v2)
Reworked U-boat Guns (incomplete version)
Sobers Terrain fix for OH2 V2.2


This modlist this based of Sobers list with some changes as it lacked some mods I wanted, but gives me grief every time I play, and I cannot find the fault myself.
Really annoying as I have never got to the Mission after Coastal waters...
CTD's and other errors are always blockading progress.

[Capta1n]

CTD Scenario 2:
- Game randomly CTD when AI unit is taking damage or catastrophic explosion happens when torpedo struck.
- You have FX Update 0.0.22 on board
- Commonly followed bu Kernel.dll CTD
Cause:
- "Object linked to" function in ships .zon files
Solution :
- Use this fix... http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=4249


Thanks for this. I was having repeated CTD, as described above, when practicing manual targeting with historical missions. So far so good after this.

Edit: Here is my mod this.

Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157
[C:\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5\MODS]

MightyFine Crew Mod 1.2.1 Alt w beards
FX_Update_0_0_22_ByTheDarkWraith
FXU_0_0_22_Ship zon Files
FX Update torpedoes (modified for torpedoes failure patches)
NewUIs_TDC_7_4_2_ByTheDarkWraith
Manos Scopes-patch for 8x5
Church's Compass Dials Mod v2.2 - Option Two
Trevally Automated Scripts v0.6
Trevally Harbour & Kiel Canal Pilot v3.1
Trevally TDC Help v2

[Mikemike47]

Vecko,
My biggest concern was with scenario #6 and silentotto. It wasn't the enabling/disabling of mods from JSGME as much as I thought. I have noticed problems occurred more from using the optionsfileviewer editor and saving. At times, seems like TheDarkWraithUserOptions.py wasn't being saved properly. I always referenced the menu.txt and SH5 root folder. Always used the optionsfileviewer application.

The windows event viewer was not reporting a problem with msvcr90.dll in my case. It could be because I removed some visual C++ versions that I saw in windows programs, too many versions. Plus sober and others have reported issues with visual C++.

Game stable with my gigantic modlist for weeks or longer for now. Not playing much anymore since I am concentrating on voices reloaded scripting more.

I have been merging some mods with their respective patches into one mod more and more. One example is, Equipment_Upgrades_Fix. This eliminates enabling/disabling JSGME issues, plus increased speed overall.

I could not find where silentmichal's interior mod 1.2.4 was being asked in your Wolves of Steel thread. It works below.

Accurate German Flags
RemoveLogoIntroTheDarkWraith
sobers game loading tips V8 SH5
DBM Background Video
sobers green spinning thing SH5
sobers green crew training V4 SH5
SMission - D-Day Landings
Grossdeutscher Rundfunk
WolfPack Wotan
Messervy_s_gramophone_pack1
SteelViking's Interior Mod V1.2 & Patch
Fuel Gauge WoGaDi_SteelViking's Interior
Fix clock rear torpedo room VIIA
Depth Charge Range Fix
Capthelms Audio+SV Touch Ups
German U-Boat Hydrophone SFX
sobers multi color mod V5
DynEnv v2.9 - 1. Main Mod
DynEnv v2.9 - 5.e Ambient Settings - Brighter Nights-No Murky Waters
DynEnv v2.9 - 8.b Wave Mechanics - Gale (Improved)
DynEnv v2.9 - 9. Sobers Best Ever Tweaks
DynEnv v2.9 - 12. Sounds
DynEnv v2.9 - No Underwater Impurity Patch
sobers best ever fog V27
Water reflections intensity varied by available sunlight 1.2
sobers more trees SH5
sobers smoke screen V1 SH5 (DynEnv compatible)
sobers better terrain v4 SH5
sobers storm Clouds v1 SH5
Window_Lights_Redone_V1
Torpedo_Door_Sound_Mix
Pascal-sh5-Crew-Uniforms
SH5_7A_Conning_Fix
SteelViking's Bunker Fixes V1.0
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4, Patch_1 & hotfix_byTheBeast
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1 V9 sober & Fix
FX_Update_0_0_22_ByTheDarkWraith
FX_Update_0_0_22_Torpedoes (modified for torpedoes failure patches)
FX_Update_0_0_22_Torpedoes - MagDet range 3m (modified for torpedoes failure patches)
FX_Update_0_0_22_Ship zon files
NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_ByTheDarkWraith
NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_alt_officer_wounded_by_Torpedo
NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_jimimadrids_map_tools
NewUIs_TDC_v7_5_0_Page TDC_Update
HydrophoneFollowNearestContactFix_For_NewUIs_TDC_7 _1_0_To_7_5_0
Large Optics for TDW UI 8 by 5
Sjizzle's - Charts for NewUIs part 1_07.06.2013
Sjizzle's - Charts for NewUIs part 2_07.06.2013
Submarine's .sim&cfg (mod engine ratio + ind cont patches)
gap - armaments & equipments patch v 0.2
IRAI_0_0_39_ByTheDarkWraith & Patch
R.E.M_by_Xrundel_TheBeast_1.2
silentmichal's interior mod 1.2.4
R.E.M_by_Xrundel_TheBeast_1.2 - no hyd on surface - NewUIs-IRAI compatible
Cerberus62 Corrected Depth Charge Projector 1.0
OPEN HORIZONS II v2.4
Reworked Submarine Damage v5.5
Reworked Submarine Damage v5.5 - Depth Charges Fix_attempt 1
R.S.D. & R.E.M. - GHG Hydrophone add-on (no hyd on surface)
TDW FX Fix for Sobers chimney smoke
sobers Lights Cfg V10
Krauters Automated Scripts (v5_0_0 compatible)
Trevally Automated Scripts v0.6
Trevally Harbour & Kiel Canal Pilot v3.1
Trevally Tutorial - All v0.2 (for TDW UI+OH II)
Trevally TDC Help v2
Patrolsearch autoscripts V04
Sonar Sound Collection v 1.0 for SH5 - Distorted
sobers hud sounds V1 SH5
sobers Realistic contrast V10 SH5
sobers waves mod V29
sobers bad weather deck gun V5 SH5
Reworked U-boat Guns (incomplete version)
sobers map colors SH5 V1
Shadow Improvement Mod
TDW_GenericPatcher_v_1_0_149_0
sobers reduced file sizes SH5 V2
MightyFine Crew Mod 1.2.1 Alt w beards
MCCD_1.04_MFCM_1.2.1_compatible
Reworked Morale and Abilities v.1.1
Speech fixes and additions (english version) V1.0
Voice & Help [commands.cfg changes-voice recognition]
EMCCD v0.3.1 by archer9
Dialogs(xx) and sound cfg [WIP voices reloaded]
OHII v2.4 patch2 IMPORTANT

[vdr1981]

[SIZE="2"]CTD Scenario 7:
- CTD when loading new campaign or approaching port
- Commonly folowed by msvcr90.dll CTD
Cause:
- Probably mod incompatibility
Solution:
- Try to remove TDW FX Fix for Sobers chimney smoke from your modlist or...
- Try to remove AI_sub_crew_1_0_2_TheDarkWraith



I've updated CTD Scenario 7 with AI_sub_crew_1_0_2_TheDarkWraith
.
Now why is this happening I really don't have a clue. I remember I used this mod on a regular basis but since OHII 2.3 (not necessarily that OHII cause the problems) from some reason compatibility is broken. Ironically, this mod will not overwrite any file from any other mod outhere...Strange... :hmmm:

[vdr1981]

CTD Scenario 8:
- Random CTD's at open seas, when you approaching enemy coast line or friendly bases, CTD which comes with the appearance of some units (mostly airborne) in your rendering area.
Cause:
- Unknown
Solution:
- Use game save feature smartly, at least one game save in 48 hours of simulation time without any AI units in your rendering area. Do not overwrite old game saves. Game saves/reloads (with exiting from the game completely) approx. 100-200Km from the home base at the beginning and at the and of every patrol are mandatory.



Added CTD scenario 8...Not a solution in a real sense of the word but this will drastically reduce this kind of CTD's...

Edit: The thread isn't pined so if you find any advice from this thread useful, please make a comment so the thread can stay on the "surface"! Tnx!

[Glloyd]

What is

FXU_0_0_22_No Starshells (.eqp Files)I can't seem to find it anywhere except in Wolves of Steel, and I'd prefer not to use that modpack.

EDIT: I'm getting a random CTD every time I try to play. I'll be sailing in open water, and then it crashes. I'm assuming because some AI unit has rendered. I'm just on the first mission of OHII, and this is really annoying me. I've been messing with my modlist for the last hour, and have followed the steps in the OP. Can someone help? This is my list:

Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157
[C:\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5\MODS]

Accurate German Flags
SteelViking's Interior Mod V1.2
SteelViking's Interior Mod V1.2.2 Patch
Fuel Gauge WoGaDi_SteelViking's Interior
Fix clock rear torpedo room VIIA
DynEnv v2.9 - 1. Main Mod
DynEnv v2.9 - 3.a Enhanced Visibility (medium)
DynEnv v2.9 - 5.c Ambient Settings - Darker Nights-No Murky Waters
DynEnv v2.9 - 8.b Wave Mechanics - Gale
DynEnv v2.9 - Wave Mechanics - Gale (Improved)
DynEnv v2.9 - 12. Sounds
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_byTheBeast
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1
#Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1_HotFix
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1 (available by date) V9 by sober
EUF_UBoat_FX_v0_0_3_ byTheBeast
FX_Update_0_0_22_ByTheDarkWraith
FXU_0_0_22_Ship zon Files
MightyFine Crew Mod 1.2.1 Alt w beards
MCCD_1.04_MFCM_1.2.1_compatible
NewUIs_TDC_7_4_2_ByTheDarkWraith
NewUIs_TDC_7_4_2_New_radio_messages_German
NewUIs_TDC_7_4_2_No_Snorkel_Exhaust_Smoke
NewUIs_TDC_7_4_2_RadCapTools_0_2_alpha
Manos Scopes-patch for 16x9
IRAI_0_0_41_ByTheDarkWraith
R.E.M_by_Xrundel_TheBeast_1.2
OPEN HORIZONS II v2.5
Sub_Exhaust_1_0_5_byTheDarkWraith


EDIT2: Removing Sub_Exhaust_1_0_5_byTheDarkWraith seems to have fixed it.

[Gammel]

so here am i in the right place

Can anyone do and confirm this little Test
Try this:

- go to roster germany in the museum
- klick "submarines"
- klick right "subs" and swith true units (it's not many sadly..)
- klick on all units
- circle to the ships with the right arrow.

- here my game crashes again, for now always on the "Emden" ship... - Vanilla Install (no mods) has this not

- also OHII (that added much to the game) on a Install with no other mods does not have this.


Changing all sounds and sdl to Vanilla has no effect.

thx guys

Edit
@Trevally told it's propably the (modded) Type IIa an so he has removed it from the Game.
How is that archieved, just deleting it from the roster germany?
What of the common mods did changes to this sub? Damn i even can't skipp this boat...

[THEBERBSTER]

Had ctd entering Kiel from Memel.

Escort crossed me from left to right ok.

Tried to cross me again from right to left ctd.

Reloaded previous save and instead of coming down the middle of the channel as before I kept well over to the right at TC1.

Patrol ended ok.

[vdr1981]

so here am i in the right place

Can anyone do and confirm this little Test
- Vanilla Install (no mods) has this not

- also OHII (that added much to the game) on a Install with no other mods does not have this.


Changing all sounds and sdl to Vanilla has no effect.

thx guys

Edit
@Trevally told it's propably the (modded) Type IIa an so he has removed it from the Game.
How is that archieved, just deleting it from the roster germany?
What of the common mods did changes to this sub? Damn i even can't skipp this boat...

I did your test and I got CTD, but not with ship displayed, only when I reached planes section...Like I said, this CTD is very elusive.
You wont see this with OH II only, but when you add some other large mod, like TDW New'UI or FXUpdate, that's when problem starts to kick in...

[vdr1981]

Had ctd entering Kiel from Memel.

Escort crossed me from left to right ok.

Tried to cross me again from right to left ctd.

Reloaded previous save and instead of coming down the middle of the channel as before I kept well over to the right at TC1.

Patrol ended ok.

What was the fault module name?

[Gammel]

I did your test and I got CTD, but not with ship displayed, only when I reached planes section...Like I said, this CTD is very elusive.
You wont see this with OH II only, but when you add some other large mod, like TDW New'UI or FXUpdate, that's when problem starts to kick in...

I see - exclusive at least :cool:

I'll see if i can reproduce it with the planes section here

If i find the time fpr it ill do a step for step install of all my used mods
to see when it starts to be unstable.

elusive hehe assumed it was a typo but wasn't aware of that word exists

[vdr1981]

Try this combination...
FX Update 0.0.22
TDW New UI's
OHII

[THEBERBSTER]

Where would I find this fault module name?

[vdr1981]

Where would I find this fault module name?

Do you get any message when your game CTD? It should be written in the middle of the screan just after game crash...

[THEBERBSTER]

In all the ctd's I have ever had I always get dumped out to the Uplay grey screen that you see that gives you the time you played when you exit the game.

[tat501]

Yeah I'm getting the same Berbster. CTD (I think its time compression that's doing it - but I also get one occasionally when switching or opening torpedo tubes unless I switch with the button on the full dial next to the periscope - i.e. manually if you follow me).

CTD - no error message.

Anyway, my Mod soup is as follows if anyone finds it helpful or can debug it a bit...

A fistful of Emblems v1.51
A fistful of Emblems (weathered) v1.51
Accurate German Flags
Auxiliary Cruiser Guns v0.0.01
Cerberus Historical ship equipment 1.4
Cerberus corrected depth charge projector v.1.0
Decks awash bad weather guns v.1.0
Stoianm pitch and roll V1 (normal)
Torpedo Speed Ability Fix
Sh5 External Cargo 1.0
No Damn Bubbles No Damn Halo Mod
NDB NDH OM#1 No dialogue indicator
Nautical Wolf Torpedo Textures
Nautical Wolf Damage and Torpedo UI
Mightyfine less annoying footsteps
Seethru wake fix
Sobers better terrain v.3
Sobers better chimney smoke v2
TheDarkWraiths DC disturbances V.2
Skin-SH5 North Atlantic Grime Weathered
BRF 1.3 Full
Enhanced Funnel Smoke by HanSolo 78
TDW FX fix for Sober Chimney Smoke
Dyn Env main mod
Dyn Env 2.9 sounds
Depth Keeping Problem
IRAI 0_0_4_1ByTheDarkWraith
SkyBaron's Leigh Light for SH5 1.1
SteelViking's interior mod v1.2
silentmichael's interior mod v1.2.4
sobers smoke screen mod (dyn env compatible)
FX_update 0_0_19 ByTheDarkWraith
Open Horizons II full v2
SubFlags_0_0_8 ByTheDarkWraith
Trevally HarbourandKielCanal Pilot v2.9
SUB_hyd_fix_SH5
PE_More_Crew
MightyFineCrewMod 1.2.1 Alt w Beards
NewUIsT_D_C_7_1_0_ByTheDarkWraith
NewUIsT_D_C_7_1_0_Real Navigation
new_KM Binos
Manos Scopes patch for 16x9
IO Strategic Map 4_7
Clock Skin by nights
Equatool Kriegsmarine 1.01 Woody Regular
Stormys DBSM SH5 v1.3 Basemod
Stormys DBSM SH5 v1.3 Optional NavMap babel
gap Sonar sound collection v1.0 for SH5 - Das Boot

[THE_MASK]

Completely out dated and incompatible mods :yep:

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi tat

You have got some serious issues going on here.

You have a lot of incompatible, old and out of date mods.

You need to start again from scratch.

This can surprisingly be an enjoyable experience if you go about it in the right way.

Link to my SH5 post:

STEP BY STEP TUTORIALS & HOW TO DO IT

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=211804 (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=211804)

Check out Posts 23 - 35 - 38

Sober has an intensive mod list for the more demanding player who is looking for full immersion.

Mine is based on his but less demanding for the level of my expertise.

My ctd's happen in general play especially on the way to Kiel from Danzig even at TC1

I came in to Kiel straight down the middle at TC1. This escort crossed in front of me and then back again got a ctd.

The last time I did the Baltic Campaign is the first time I have not had a ctd in this mission.

Real Navigation does not seem to like the approach in to Kiel. I am on the right side of the channel keeping out of the way of the escort but my Navigator shows me on the left.

I save and load the game again and the Navigator correctly plots where I know I am. It is pitch dark, so I do not use Real Nav just stay on the bridge using TC1 and TC2 and using the marker buoys to guide me in. Mission completed no ctd..

I will go from Heligoland to Scapa at TC64 this is the fastest TC I use as with the AI you need to be capable of reacting to any enemy aircraft.

[tat501]

Thanks guys! I knew I had quite a few issues and outdated mods - downloaded most of them ages ago and transferred them to a new pc - and at the same time forgot which ones weren't needed because of other mods etc and could never be bothered to re-do it from scratch!

I'll give it a go later on today. Its added to my "to do" list along with power-washing the decking!!

[vdr1981]

[SIZE="2"]
CTD Scenario 9:
- CTD when player unit is equiped with snorkel and taking damage.
- You're using Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_byTheBeast
Cause:
- "Object linked to" function in snorkel's zon files.
Solution:
- Use this fix/addon http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=4605





One more bug hunted down and hopefully solved...First post updated.

[Azkaltia]

CTD Scenario 5:
- CTD when you enter the bunker and try to speak with flotilla commander
- CTD when you sellect nav map...
Cause:
- ...
Solution:
- Disable Render patches via TDW generic patcher.


I run SH5 with TWOS 1.04 fully patched to TWOS update n° 10. My pc is brand new and has no problem running much more demanding games then SH5.

Alas, I regularly get this particular CTD when I either enter the nav map or while the flottila commander is doing his speech within the bunker. I have yet to make it past "Coastal Mission" due to this particular CTD.

I will try disabling "Render patches" in TDW generic patcher and report back what I find out.

On a side note, TWOS is a brilliant mod!! :D

[Azkaltia]

I run SH5 with TWOS 1.04 fully patched to TWOS update n° 10. My pc is brand new and has no problem running much more demanding games then SH5.

Alas, I regularly get this particular CTD when I either enter the nav map or while the flottila commander is doing his speech within the bunker. I have yet to make it past "Coastal Mission" due to this particular CTD.

I will try disabling "Render patches" in TDW generic patcher and report back what I find out.

On a side note, TWOS is a brilliant mod!! :D

Still getting a CTD on the navigation map in game and during the mission selection speech.

[Azkaltia]

Well, this is weird.

As stated in my posts up above, I have tried as mega mods both The Wolves of Steel (TWOS) and Wolves of the Deep.

I have two laptops that both run Windows 10 and have both been recently reformated, i.e a fresh Windows 10 install.

Laptop A runs an Intel Core i5 with a Geforce GTX 560M graphics card.

Laptop B runs an Intel Core I7 with a Geforce GTX 860M graphics card.

I downloaded SH5 from Gamersgate on both computers, updated them to version 1.2 then followed the instructions left by the mega mods authors.
SH5 with either mega mod starts on both computers without a problem, I can even start a patrol, usually Danzig Bay.
This is where it get's tricky.

On the older laptop, with the Geforce GTX 560M graphics card, SH5 runs perfectly.

On the newer laptop, with a more powerful Geforce GTX 860M card, everytime I open the navigation map, either on patrol or in the commander's briefing in port, I get a sound semi-freeze, and a complete crash, not a CTD, I literally have to manually restart the computer. :/\\!!

As per Vdr1981's original post up above, "CTD scenario 5", I have disabled Render Patches in the TDW Generic Patcher. Sadly, nothin' doing.

Must be some incompatibility somewhere. Any ideas anyone?

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi Azkaltia

Check the settings between the 2 gpu's and see if they differ?

You could also try running the Debug Viewer from data\applications\ which might show you where the crash is occurring from.

Peter

[Azkaltia]

Hi Azkaltia

Check the settings between the 2 gpu's and see if they differ?

You could also try running the Debug Viewer from data\applications\ which might show you where the crash is occurring from.

Peter

I'll try that and see if I can find the problem. As for "data/applications\", I'm currently running Sjizzle's "Wolves of the Deep", there doesn't appear to be an "applications" folder within the SH5 "data" directory.

Cheers

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi Azkaltia

Quite so, different UI to TDW's

Peter

[Azkaltia]

Well, as mentioned earlier I was tracking down the reason identical installations of SH5 would not work (i.e not crash or freeze the pc) on one laptop and function perfectly on the other when both ran Windows 10 x64 and the only difference was a newish graphics card (Nvidia Geforce GTX 560M vs GTX 860m).

I seem to have finally narrowed it down to a NVIDA driver problem.

In the most recent NVIDIA driver update (358.87 released early November 2015) something or another was freezing up once the navigation map was being used in SH5 with the GTX 860M. Actually, all the updates of October 2015 had the same problem.

A rollback to a previous NVIDIA driver update from August 2015 ended the problem (update 355.98).

As for what part of the driver or which .dll was mucking it up, I'll leave that to up to the more inquisitive subsimmers to figure out.

[Azkaltia]

I forgot to mention, I figured out it was a driver issue as the NVIDIA 358 driver update was making most if not all graphic intensive gaming impossible. Random other games were crashing too.

Alas CTD's are not limited to SH5 which as we all know is a buggy mess!!!

[moha14881]

I met a nasty CTD trying to cross the straights of Gibraltar disabled entry coastal vessels audible in tdw patcher just to squeeze my way in. Time compression was restricted only at 128 to preserve performance. Did save game near the end and at loading it shsim.act ctd.:o:88):huh::/\\!!

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi moha
This area is known for ctd's as it uses a lot of resources.
Any port area will drop your frame rates down due to the amount of activity in a condensed area.
TC128 is far too high.
You should be looking at TC32 max and be prepared to drop it lower.
Use CTRL+F8 to monitor your frame rate and adjust your TC accordingly.
Peter