Commander Error! Game trouble

danurve · 09-15-07, 12:02 AM

Hey got a major issue with the game and before I think to be forced to reinstall from scratch; to run this by the board.

Commander fires up but in the screen adjacent to U-Boat # is - Type Error!
Also under that Flotilla: Error! Error!

Both current carrers same deal, as well as trying to start a new carrer. Game won't start with sh3 default Icon either, all carrers at homeport.

here's a screen

Any thoughts or should I finish a six-pack and tackle this tomorrow?

joegrundman · 09-15-07, 12:36 AM

I'd finish the six-pack anyway

TarJak · 09-15-07, 01:26 AM

Are you using multi-SH3? Only thought that comes to mind is that the files have been moved, deleted or corrupted somehow. Hate to say it but finish the six pack and get your disk out for a re-install.

The Munster · 09-15-07, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danurve

Hey got a major issue with the game and before I think to be forced to reinstall from scratch; to run this by the board.

Commander fires up but in the screen adjacent to U-Boat # is - Type Error!
Also under that Flotilla: Error! Error!

Both current carrers same deal, as well as trying to start a new carrer. Game won't start with sh3 default Icon either, all carrers at homeport.

here's a screen

Any thoughts or should I finish a six-pack and tackle this tomorrow?

Do not recommend you continue with the six-pack and fiddle about with it, that would be asking for trouble !
:rotfl:
Next day = Jeesh, what have I done ?

melnibonian · 09-15-07, 03:03 AM

Did you edit any of the files in your SH3 installation (i.e. add mods while at sea, not rolledback Commander etc) ?

TarJak · 09-15-07, 05:20 AM

Sorry should have put the bit where you go to bed in between the six pack and the reinstall.

:rotfl:

Spruence M · 09-15-07, 08:08 AM

Have the six pack, while re-installing. Only confusing thing for me was getting my MODs back installed because I misplaced the GWX bins.

danurve · 09-15-07, 10:44 AM

The only recent change was adding SH4 effects for SH3, but that was 2 patrols ago before this occured.
Not using SH3 Multi, but as it is looking like a reinstall is nessesary I have been meaning to try that to run different Mods.

Fried something no doubt, like getting a flat tire. Why did that happen - dunno it just did.

The Munster · 09-15-07, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danurve

The only recent change was adding SH4 effects for SH3, but that was 2 patrols ago before this occured.
Not using SH3 Multi, but as it is looking like a reinstall is nessesary I have been meaning to try that to run different Mods.

Fried something no doubt, like getting a flat tire. Why did that happen - dunno it just did.

Difference is that it's usually lashing down with rain/sleet/snow when you get a flat tire and you've misplaced your tire/jack/car

whereas with this, at least you have a six-pack to content yourself with whilst re-installing

Jimbuna · 09-15-07, 03:49 PM

It sounds like you have added something the programme doesn't like. This usually happens with Commander when people reinstall a career file.
If taking the game back to a previous workable save is not possible, I'd suggest a full reinstall

1. Uninstall SH3 via Windows' "Add/Remove programs"
2. Open Windows Explorer and:
- *delete* the folder where you had installed SH3
- *delete* the \My Documents\SH3 folder
3. Reinstall SH3
4. If your SH3 did not come with patch v1.4b already included, install patch v1.4b. Ensure you install the patch that corresponds to your copy of SH3 (Download/DVD/EMEA/US)
5. OPTIONAL: Copy and paste this "clean" install as a backup to avoid the need to follow steps 1-3 if your game becomes corrupt in future
6.Download into the SAME folder GWX.exe and the five .bin files. While there grab the v1.03 patch
7. Run GWX.exe and follow the installation prompts
8. Run GWX103.exe and follow the installation prompts
9. SH3 COMMANDER USERS: Download the GWX 1.02+ Cfg files for SH3 Commander and unzip the contents DIRECTLY into your SH3 Commander\Cfg folder.

Brag · 09-15-07, 07:36 PM

Only one sixpack? This game reinstalling stuff deserves more.

TarJak · 09-15-07, 08:02 PM

It certainly takes long enough for a dozen! LOL

danurve · 09-16-07, 02:34 PM

Ok - game has been reinstalled & patched.
SH3Commander, JSGME and MUltiSH3 installed for WarAce / NYGM / GWX folders
So, sh3/1.4 stock in each folder, tested as stock for save folder, OK.
Here's what's got me tweeked; When I copy a mod's folder into the MODS folder and start JSGME, the mod already shows up in the installed folder.

Whats up with that?

Nevermind, used latest jsgme install and fix that. Even saved the two running carrers from before the game fried. Man that was some copy and pasting for 4 different SH3 multi-installs.

09-15-07, 12:02 AM	#1
danurve The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 1,481 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 3	Commander Error! Game trouble Hey got a major issue with the game and before I think to be forced to reinstall from scratch; to run this by the board. Commander fires up but in the screen adjacent to U-Boat # is - Type Error! Also under that Flotilla: Error! Error! Both current carrers same deal, as well as trying to start a new carrer. Game won't start with sh3 default Icon either, all carrers at homeport. here's a screen Any thoughts or should I finish a six-pack and tackle this tomorrow?

09-15-07, 12:36 AM	#2
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	I'd finish the six-pack anyway __________________ "Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill

09-15-07, 03:03 AM	#5
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Did you edit any of the files in your SH3 installation (i.e. add mods while at sea, not rolledback Commander etc) ? __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

09-15-07, 05:20 AM	#6
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Sorry should have put the bit where you go to bed in between the six pack and the reinstall.:rotfl:

09-15-07, 10:44 AM	#8
danurve The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 1,481 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 3	The only recent change was adding SH4 effects for SH3, but that was 2 patrols ago before this occured. Not using SH3 Multi, but as it is looking like a reinstall is nessesary I have been meaning to try that to run different Mods. Fried something no doubt, like getting a flat tire. Why did that happen - dunno it just did. __________________

09-15-07, 01:26 AM	#3
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Are you using multi-SH3? Only thought that comes to mind is that the files have been moved, deleted or corrupted somehow. Hate to say it but finish the six pack and get your disk out for a re-install.

09-15-07, 08:08 AM	#7
Spruence M Sonar Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 14 Meters Posts: 394 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Have the six pack, while re-installing. Only confusing thing for me was getting my MODs back installed because I misplaced the GWX bins.

09-15-07, 03:49 PM	#10
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	It sounds like you have added something the programme doesn't like. This usually happens with Commander when people reinstall a career file. If taking the game back to a previous workable save is not possible, I'd suggest a full reinstall 1. Uninstall SH3 via Windows' "Add/Remove programs" 2. Open Windows Explorer and: - delete the folder where you had installed SH3 - delete the \My Documents\SH3 folder 3. Reinstall SH3 4. If your SH3 did not come with patch v1.4b already included, install patch v1.4b. Ensure you install the patch that corresponds to your copy of SH3 (Download/DVD/EMEA/US) 5. OPTIONAL: Copy and paste this "clean" install as a backup to avoid the need to follow steps 1-3 if your game becomes corrupt in future 6.Download into the SAME folder GWX.exe and the five .bin files. While there grab the v1.03 patch 7. Run GWX.exe and follow the installation prompts 8. Run GWX103.exe and follow the installation prompts 9. SH3 COMMANDER USERS: Download the GWX 1.02+ Cfg files for SH3 Commander and unzip the contents DIRECTLY into your SH3 Commander\Cfg folder. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-15-07, 07:36 PM	#11
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Only one sixpack? This game reinstalling stuff deserves more. __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

09-15-07, 08:02 PM	#12
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	It certainly takes long enough for a dozen! LOL

09-16-07, 02:34 PM	#13
danurve The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 1,481 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 3	Ok - game has been reinstalled & patched. SH3Commander, JSGME and MUltiSH3 installed for WarAce / NYGM / GWX folders So, sh3/1.4 stock in each folder, tested as stock for save folder, OK. Here's what's got me tweeked; When I copy a mod's folder into the MODS folder and start JSGME, the mod already shows up in the installed folder. Whats up with that? Nevermind, used latest jsgme install and fix that. Even saved the two running carrers from before the game fried. Man that was some copy and pasting for 4 different SH3 multi-installs. __________________ Last edited by danurve; 09-16-07 at 03:13 PM. Reason: Reinstalled latest JSGME