I'm using Windows 7 64 bit.
I have both the Steam and Uplay Downloads.
The correct version number and it runs in stock as well.
This only just occurred today, I haven't had any troubles before today, every game session is ended by saving it correctly and having it syncronised with "The Cloud"
Obviously i'm using TWOS with only 3 non TWOS mods added, as i said i've never had this issue before today, and i'm seriously baffled by what might cause this. I load the game, it shows the TWOS screen (with the remark to be patient

) It then proceeds to the black screen, then i get to choose to either load a saved game or continue my campain etc..i always load a saved game. i get the "tip" with a random picture...and then after that vanishes i get returned to my Uplay starting screen or whatever it's called. I tried even to run as admin, nothing works...what can be the problem? Thank you very much in advance.