GWX 3.0 crashes

[Pri3n47]

Does anyone know why this game keeps crashing? I only have the widescreen fix installed and nothing else. This time it happened one second after my torpedo exploded under the destroyer in grid AL39. Year 1944.


Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
Application Name: sh3.exe
Application Version: 1.4.0.1
Application Timestamp: 00000000
Fault Module Name: SH3Sim.act
Fault Module Version: 0.0.0.0
Fault Module Timestamp: 42ae99a7
Exception Code: c0000005
Exception Offset: 0001c289
OS Version: 6.3.9600.2.0.0.768.101
Locale ID: 1045
Additional Information 1: cd6f
Additional Information 2: cd6f700588f54148f748790c60bb9ff9
Additional Information 3: 42f7
Additional Information 4: 42f76c1cba55175286b454f565eda62f

[propbeanie]

What is your mod list? You can use JSGME to generate that by clicking on the "Tasks..." in the middle of the JSGME app, and clicking on "Export activated mods list", and then copy that to your next post. Also, did you empty the Save folder after you installed GWX?

[Pri3n47]

Originally Posted by propbeanie

What is your mod list?

Only this widescreen fix: Conus' SH3GWXWS 2.3. I'm not using anything else to avoid even more frequent crashes.

Originally Posted by propbeanie

Also, did you empty the Save folder after you installed GWX?

I didn't, because there were no saves there. I've installed GWX on a clean copy of sh3, without even starting it before. I don't play clean, unmodded sh3

[FUBAR295]

Do you have the 4G patch installed?


That may be part of the issue for CTD's. You can d/l a copy here :


https://maikhaas.synology.me:5001/fs...4%20GB%20Patch


Good hunting,
FUBAR295

[Pri3n47]

Originally Posted by FUBAR295

Do you have the 4G patch installed?

I don't think I have it installed. So this patch will allow the game to use 4gb ram?

[FUBAR295]

Affirmative !

[stork100]

Some more suggestions in addition to the above. Ensure that the game is not installed in either of the Program Files folders, as those locations cause problems. Right click sh3.exe and set compatibility mode in properties for Windows XP service pack 2. Tick 'run as administrator'. These in addition to the aforementioned 4GB patch are the basics which should get the game running as it should.

Some other tips for avoiding CTDs during gameplay include avoiding using high time compression near ports, avoid scrolling on the nav map whilst using time compression, never use the automatic crew configuration buttons on the crew management screen - drag the sailors individually to the desired stations, and avoid saving the game near land and ships (sunken or otherwise) within about 50km. As you gain experience be sure to consult the included GWX manual, as it contains a lot of useful insights and information.

Good luck.

[Pri3n47]

I've installed the patch and the game didn't crushed yet, so we will see... I will post here another problem signature if it crashes again... So thanks for your assistance for now. You're all really helpful

[4H_Ccrashh]

I'm not sure if we are talking about the same thing here, but I just decided to try and get back into SH3 this week.


I'm playing GWX (Grey Wolves) and I use a CRAP TON of mods. Including ARB WideGui... (see attachments)


AND.. I'm using SH3 Commander


The game started fine.


I created a campaign, get to the "office", modify my boat load-out, select a conning tower emblem, set realism, read mission brief and click "start,"


Watching the big red line move from left to right as the mission loaded.


Keeps moving to the right,, loading...... almost there,,,,, Getting excited,, GONNA PLAY SH3 !!!!


BOOM!! application error, click "ok" ,,, looking at my desktop....


Pull some more of my receding hairline out, curse at computer screen, reach for pistol (Elvis Presley thing, inside joke).


I'm running windows 10.


My solution was to go and run the game in Windows XP (Service Pack 3) compatibility mode. (see attached .JPG). It solved my issues. I can duplicate the error by turning compatibility mode off.


How do you do this? (you ask in awe)


Go to SH3 game application (or desktop shortcut), right click, a window pops up.


Select "compatibly" tab at the top,


Look for the compatibility mode section.


Click in the little box, this activates the little pull down menu.


Select "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)"


Click "apply"


Try the game..


Hope this works. If it does I will bask in the adoration for which I so richly deserve.


If it doesn't.


I have no idea who you are or what you are talking about.

[rik007]

Also run it as administrator.

[blackswan40]

Hi 4H_Ccrashh are you using the 4Gib Patch if not download link below
SH3/GWX + Mod 4Gig Patch a must have if you dont have it installed GWX will run out of memory and crash.

https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/dow...o=file&id=5737

also did you install the Commander Mod Config File if not download link below.
Commander Mod Config File is a must have the Commander Mod Config File configures the Commander Mod to work with SH3/GWX
if you dont have it installed GWX will crash.

http://www.thegreywolves.com/downloads/

Kind regards blackswan40.

[4H_Ccrashh]

Yes I did all of that stuff. I'm up and running now.



Appreciate the PM.

[blackswan40]

Hi 4H_Ccrashh good to hear your up and running Sir Happy Hunting in the Atlantic.

[Pri3n47]

Well, so my game still crashes from time to time, despite of the 4gb patch being installed, I'll try to install this Commander mod now...


Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
Application Name: sh3.exe
Application Version: 1.4.0.1
Application Timestamp: 00000000
Fault Module Name: sh3.exe
Fault Module Version: 1.4.0.1
Fault Module Timestamp: 00000000
Exception Code: c0000005
Exception Offset: 000b95d2
OS Version: 6.3.9600.2.0.0.768.101
Locale ID: 1045
Additional Information 1: cd6f
Additional Information 2: cd6f700588f54148f748790c60bb9ff9
Additional Information 3: 42f7
Additional Information 4: 42f76c1cba55175286b454f565eda62f