Need some suggestions

[KeybdFlyer]

Background: A few years ago (after getting a widescreen monitor) the resfix mod suddenly stopped working for me and after many attempts to get it working I gave up and stopped playing SH3 (I couldn't stand the stretched graphics). Recently though, I found I could get my new widescreen monitor to run 4:3 and re-started my career which was still on my HD. However, that installation refused to let me get past October 1939, simply CTD once that month was reached. Trying a new career in October - same result. Any date after October - same result. So, fresh installation, apply GWX, add the same mods I've always used and all was fine again!

Now to the problem I've hit. It's April 1940 and I'd like to upgrade to a Type VIIC - I can't. Selecting the VIIC is ok, starting the patrol *seems* ok, the game loads and I'm in the control room. Hit F5 and the map screen is fine. However, going to the bridge, UZO, either periscope or locked external view all immediately crash the game.

I've tried disabling mods that change things like Basic.cfg etc, yet it still CTDs in this manner. I can't think of anything else to try - hence my request for suggestions.

Mod list is as follows:

Silent Hunter III No CD crack v.1.4b
GWX - 16km Atmosphere
GWX - Enhanced Damage Effects
Grey U-Marker
Conus' Historically Accurate U-boat Emblems combo
LifeBoats&Debris_v4
GWX_ships_Buoyance&draught_mod
RL_E v2 Daily Double 0600_2300
MFM Mod
KM Fleet Tender
Q Ship mod GWX3.0
Torpedo damage Final
Flags_enlighten
Foam
OLC's Modified Searchlight Beams for GWX3
Ultimate Aircraft Soundmod
Gramophone Tracks
Extra Units
Atlantica Class
Thomsen's Sound Pack V3.2cg
GWX - Rafael DSK GUI
MooseMeasure + _binocMap
SetKey Commands_en + en_menu.txt
Hitman U-505 Compass Graphics v1.0
WazoosDraggableNomoMod
Amended Compass on all navmap tools files
Darkened Sils
GWX - Stay Alert crew fix v1c
GWX - Stay Alert Crew Fix optional files
Das Boot Sound Mod
Anvarts DFa_UpDnRot_Flags_fin2
Waterstream+Exhaust Combi V2.3 for GWX3
SH3_XPSP2_Res_Fix_for_1.4b
Elite Flecktarn Camouflage U-Boat Uniform

There are some other "mods" installed, but they are simply changes I made years ago to things like the Backpap2.tga image, cleaning-up the lenses of the periscopes etc. Nothing that modified .cfg, .sim or .dat files... with the exception of U-Guns v5, which I was giving a try (too rapid a rate of fire and way too many rounds of ammo for my liking) and is now removed. I have used Wolfie's Tweek Basic to standardise the loadout to all TII torpedos internally, and TI externally.

Any ideas as to what I can look for next? It's driving me insane to not be able to switch to a newer boat!

Thanks in advance!

P.S. This website has supported my SH3 experience for over ten years. I would like to donate to its upkeep, are the "Donate" links still valid? I wouldn't want to click on them, only to find they no longer work!

[blackswan40]

Hi There Keybdflyer Are you using the Commander Mod with your GWX Installation if so did your download the Commander mod Cfg File for GWX if not Link
Below

http://www.thegreywolves.com/downloads/

PS Subsim Donation Links still work

[KeybdFlyer]

Yes, I forgot to mention SH3 Commander. GWX files have been installed in SH3 Commander since day one all those years ago, lol. SH3 Commander has been modified (by me, for various reasons) so I must take a look at that side of things too - thanks for the reminder. I'm also about to give changing to the Type IXB a try just to see if it's strictly a VIIC problem or tied into actually switching subs.

Good to hear about the donation links, I'll get right on it as soon as I can.

[KeybdFlyer]

Ok, so I can't upgrade to a Type XIB either. It seems I'm stuck with a VIIB to continue the career with. Beats me!

[blackswan40]

Hi Keybdflyer When you Reinstalled everything did you run your GWX Game first so if makes a SH3 Folder in your documents for your Campaign Career Saves.
On the Commander mod theres a check box use authentic Uboat availability dates uncheck it then click apply every option you change you must click apply so changes you have made become active & all should be well ok

Just to recap re Commander Mod Configured so your SH3 Game Folder looks like this the GWX.EXE Icon & the GWX Commander Config Icon if you played your campaign a few years ago & have now reinstalled it but you have not installed the commander Config Files
then that's why your crashing from your Sh3 Career

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/924/6XJttf.png (https://imageshack.com/i/po6XJttfp)

[KeybdFlyer]

Hello blackswan40. Yes, all that's done as you stated, it's been that way right from the initial GWX installation from way back. Just to be certain, I re-checked every setting anyway. Upon going back into the game and finding I was unable to switch to either a Type VIIC or XIB, I decided to simply carry-on with the VIIB until the flotilla moved to Lorient and try again then, however, even that has been denied to me! Attempting to start the next patrol with the VIIB resulted in CTD as well - it looks like SH3 has died once again for some reason and another re-install looks to be on the cards. I'd dearly love to know what causes stuff like this to happen, it's infuriating! Ah well, it makes life... erm... interesting? :haha: