As promised, I did a fresh install: sh3 + patch 1.4 + gw1.0 + gwua1.1 (JSGME) + gwua1.13 (JSGME). No other mod.
Started a mission in wilhelmshaven, aboard a type VII.
Results:
save-reload in port, dials work OK
save-reload just after exit harbor, dials OK
save-reload after getting past heligoland, dials stuck up - only the inside (F2) dials, the shortucts in the right bottom corner work OK.
Tried to remove AI subs near w-haven - still stuck dials after heligoland
Took another approach and installed GW1.0 + GW1.1 - no dial problem.
Can't say what it precisely means, but found this older link
http://forums.ubi.com/groupee/forums...1092223/inc/-1
It says something about AI subs, as I posted previously.
Once again I must stress that this is just my personal experience, and other players may not get this bug. Still I'd very much like to see it fixed, as I much appreciate Carotio's work.
I remember the bug was also mentioned on subsim forums, but now can't find it. Maybe they got deleted, 'cause it's really old story.