[XenonSurf]

Very good problem-solving thread from OP.
But in order not to invest much time in save repairs, here my simple tips:

- Very obvious: save often and accept to replay a portion of your campaign in case of save corruption; get used to save in different slots each time;
- Also obvious: different mod config needs its own saves in most cases to avoid corruption; if you change mods play with new saves;
- Saving the game in open sea with no enemy units in sight and away from ports is almost a guarantee for healthy saves;
- SH3 + GWX3 + SH3 Commander: You MUST install the special files for the SH3C; also not every SH3C setting is possible for a mod without crashing
- SH5: In case of save corruption, locate the file 'special.txt' in your save folder and erase it. Reload save.