Aaaaarrrgghh! CTD's when loading a save

K-61 · 09-14-10, 11:29 PM

Verdammt! Another entire successful patrol lost because of stupid CTD's when reloading the saved patrol. Three separate saved files for the same patrol and every one crashes to desktop upon loading. W7 64 bit, installed outside of program files. I'm beginning to wonder if I have some hardware defect with my new notebook. I have never had such terrible luck with reloading saves on my XP system.

JokerOfFate · 09-14-10, 11:35 PM

I got that problem too but it says abandoning mission? what?

Pisces · 09-15-10, 04:19 AM

It's probably the situation of the game in which you saved it that is the cause, like being submerged, or other units being within your 3d bubble. The GWX manual has a list of most if not all bugs and quirks that applies to SH3 (not just GWX). And usually explains ways to solve or prevent them. If any savegame position in the list causes a crash then consider it a loss and go back one save. There's no point in wasting time to resurrect it.

Or you have enabled/disabled mods while you were still on patrol, which the savegame relies on to function correctly. Graphical user interface mods are usually no problem, but whatever deals with 3d models and other units and campaigns likely does affect savegames.

If the game runs (or has worked good before) then it probably is not caused by the OS. Temperature issues are unlikely at this point, because the graphics card didn't get to do much work. A memory glitch is possible, but then you would have experienced more spontaneous hangs or crashes of the whole OS. So, focus on how you saved the patrol.

Weiss Pinguin · 09-15-10, 09:53 AM

Rule of thumb for save games is never save underwater, and never save within 50 (or maybe 30) kilometers of another unit. Sometimes you may get lucky with a save, but it's best not to take chances.

Jimbuna · 09-15-10, 09:57 AM

Try not to delete the default 'Player' name that comes with the game....some of us believe that may have a detrimental effect.

Gerald · 09-15-10, 10:01 AM

What then has the opposite effect!

K-61 · 09-15-10, 12:32 PM

I did save when I was near Brest on my way home. I should've just sailed into port and ended my patrol. I am beginning to think I have a problem with the hardware on this new notebook. I've had other apps lockup or quit on me. Looks like I have some serious diagnosing to do.

Gerald · 09-15-10, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by K-61

I did save when I was near Brest on my way home. I should've just sailed into port and ended my patrol. I am beginning to think I have a problem with the hardware on this new notebook. I've had other apps lockup or quit on me. Looks like I have some serious diagnosing to do.

and do some serious diagnosing

Weiss Pinguin · 09-15-10, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K-61

I did save when I was near Brest on my way home. I should've just sailed into port and ended my patrol. I am beginning to think I have a problem with the hardware on this new notebook. I've had other apps lockup or quit on me. Looks like I have some serious diagnosing to do.

Saving near land is also not recommended, IIRC. I think it does wacky things to any nearby ships or something

Jimbuna · 09-15-10, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

What then has the opposite effect!

Creating a name such as 'Sexy Good Looking Player'

Jimbuna · 09-15-10, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Weiss Pinguin

Saving near land is also not recommended, IIRC. I think it does wacky things to any nearby ships or something

Yes, any ships patrolling the harbour areas lose their waypoints and sail in a straight line regardless of whether there is a harbour wall or river bank in front of them

Gerald · 09-15-10, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Creating a name such as 'Sexy Good Looking Player'

Weiss Pinguin · 09-15-10, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Creating a name such as 'Sexy Good Looking Player'

So, in theory, creating a profile named 'Weiss Pinguin' should turn your game into a crash free sexy beast?

Jimbuna · 09-15-10, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Weiss Pinguin

So, in theory, creating a profile named 'Weiss Pinguin' should turn your game into a crash free sexy beast?

You've been in my drinks cabinet haven't you?

JokerOfFate · 09-15-10, 02:38 PM

Weiss Pinguin it worked plus my U boat can fly the english will never know what hit them!

09-14-10, 11:29 PM	#1
K-61 Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 795 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Aaaaarrrgghh! CTD's when loading a save Verdammt! Another entire successful patrol lost because of stupid CTD's when reloading the saved patrol. Three separate saved files for the same patrol and every one crashes to desktop upon loading. W7 64 bit, installed outside of program files. I'm beginning to wonder if I have some hardware defect with my new notebook. I have never had such terrible luck with reloading saves on my XP system. __________________

09-15-10, 04:19 AM	#3
Pisces Silent Hunter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: AN9771 Posts: 4,904 Downloads: 304 Uploads: 0	It's probably the situation of the game in which you saved it that is the cause, like being submerged, or other units being within your 3d bubble. The GWX manual has a list of most if not all bugs and quirks that applies to SH3 (not just GWX). And usually explains ways to solve or prevent them. If any savegame position in the list causes a crash then consider it a loss and go back one save. There's no point in wasting time to resurrect it. Or you have enabled/disabled mods while you were still on patrol, which the savegame relies on to function correctly. Graphical user interface mods are usually no problem, but whatever deals with 3d models and other units and campaigns likely does affect savegames. If the game runs (or has worked good before) then it probably is not caused by the OS. Temperature issues are unlikely at this point, because the graphics card didn't get to do much work. A memory glitch is possible, but then you would have experienced more spontaneous hangs or crashes of the whole OS. So, focus on how you saved the patrol. __________________ My site downloads: https://ricojansen.nl/downloads

09-15-10, 09:53 AM	#4
Weiss Pinguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Auburn, Alabama Posts: 3,333 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 0	Rule of thumb for save games is never save underwater, and never save within 50 (or maybe 30) kilometers of another unit. Sometimes you may get lucky with a save, but it's best not to take chances. __________________

09-15-10, 09:57 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Try not to delete the default 'Player' name that comes with the game....some of us believe that may have a detrimental effect. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-15-10, 10:01 AM	#6
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	What then has the opposite effect! __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

09-14-10, 11:35 PM	#2
JokerOfFate Sonar Guy Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 387 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	I got that problem too but it says abandoning mission? what?

09-15-10, 12:32 PM	#7
K-61 Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 795 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	I did save when I was near Brest on my way home. I should've just sailed into port and ended my patrol. I am beginning to think I have a problem with the hardware on this new notebook. I've had other apps lockup or quit on me. Looks like I have some serious diagnosing to do. __________________

09-15-10, 02:38 PM	#15
JokerOfFate Sonar Guy Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 387 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Weiss Pinguin it worked plus my U boat can fly the english will never know what hit them!

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