[GoldenRivet]

does anyone anywhere have a useful solution to this "black screen" BS?

the game is now completely unplayable in the pen and in the sub interior

SPECS:

Windows Vista 32 (SHV outside program files)
Intel core 2 duo 2.4ghz
4 gb ram
Nvidia 8800 GTS

game is patched to latest version

drivers are latest stable drivers for Nvidia card

i dont know what else to do besides box the thing up... this is THE END for me with SHV unless this issue can be resolved.

again if you missed it:

outside the sub... on deck all is well with the universe.

go down the ladder, set foot in the command room

screen goes black, sounds continue.

after anywhere from 3 seconds to about 30 seconds everything fades in from black as if nothing happened.

the only playable "screens" are the map screens, scopes, UZO and conning tower, these are the only places i dont get this "error"