CTD Observation
 

My new machine (E6600/8800GTS/2GB/XP Pro sp2) runs the game better, and with far fewer CTD than I was having before.

That said, I still have them.

There is one thing that is ALWAYS true for my CTDs. I select the TBT.

It happens from the map, usually (with or without TC), but it also happens from one view (say deck gun) to the TBT.

Just thought I'd throw it out there.

So not all moves to the TBT CTD me, in fact very very few, but all my CTDs are the result of hitting the TBT button when they do happen.

I thought I had mine figured out too, originally it seemed I was getting craches when going to periscope depth, but the last several that I have had, which have come after long and sucessfull sessions, have been in different situations so I dont know if there is really a pattern.When I read the list of all the things people want in the next patch, if we get one, I am hoping that Ubi will address the crashes first so the rest of us can play too. Joe S

That is odd Tater. I never had this. Only time I had a CTD was using the stadimeter. Only happened once with patch 1.1. Just a thought and this really sucks, a clean install and go right to patch 1.2.

That's how I installed SH4 on this new machine to begin with, actually.

Just strange Tater. I did a complete uninstall and reinstall. Went right to patch 1.2. As a result, better FPS and the AA sound is back, so is the explosions sounds. Originally I just put 1.2 right over 1.1 and lost these two sounds. It just made a crackle noise. The game is very odd for sure.

I only experienced one CTD so far myself. I was heading back to Brisbane after a patrol. Outside the Port, still a good distance away, while in TC with the Gramaphone playing, I noticed that the music got stuck in a loop, and the TC froze. This sometimes happens when in high TC and suddenly you get in close proximity of land, or convoys and the like. Instead of resumeing play, as was always the case befor, I recieved the "SH4 has encountered a problem, bla.. bla.. bla..", and back to Desktop we go.

I used the opportunity to do a fresh install, and load up the latest version of RFB, as well as a few other mods I've been wanting to try. So far, all is well.

I know its a new machine and all but you should still check to see if the drivers are up to date.

I just had a thought. I never use the 'button' to get to the TBT I always use the hotkey.

Doubt it makes a difference but something to think about.

My CTDs are always TBT related as well, but like the OPs they're quite rare.

Rare or not it is still a pain in the butt. I use the 'U' key without issue. Must be something in common cause it.

I just figured that a patten might help the devs diagnose the issue. Assuming there is one.

Yea I forgot that little detail .... I use the hotkey without issue.

There doesn't appear to be a pattern to it, you can play for hours without the button crashing the game or it can be the first time you click it. But it ALWAYS appears to be that button that does it.

^^ yeah, that is my experience as well. It's fairly rare, and seemingly random except for me it is ALWAYS when I hit the TBT button. That is the only part that is the same between the different CTDs, they all involve hitting that button.

Stay away from that button, bad mojo:shifty:

Start using the hotkey instead and see if the situation improves or not.