SH3 GWX 3.0 campaign saves dissapeared

Donlol · 09-24-12, 05:19 AM

Well first of all since it's my first post just wanted to say hi!

Second, I've got a problem with my game saves - they are not detected in game, even though they are present in the saves folder in my documents. After some trials and errors, I noticed that my patrols_0.cfg file is empty. I copied that file from another profile's folder and obviously since the dates and literally everything didn't match with my main campaign, it didn't quite work. It did however detect three of my many saves. When launched those saves where a nonsense, with sub types, flotilla's name and crew skills completely different, not to mention the 500 renown and patrols history missing.

So my question is - can I "rescue" that campaign, or do I have to start from a scratch? Also, what could have caused the patrols_0.cfg file's corruption?

If anyone's interested, here's the link for my corrupted profile's folder:
http://uploaded.net/file/ybeem4mb

Gerald · 09-24-12, 05:30 AM

Something seems to have become corrupt, it is of course to go back to previous saves, if you've played long enough so that it is possible to just "rewind the tape" and welcome to SubSim

btw how was your install of GWX?

Captain Nemo · 09-24-12, 05:33 AM

Welcome aboard Donlol.

You might find the solution to your problem here http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...ht=saved+games . Make sure you scroll down to the later posts.

Nemo

Gerald · 09-24-12, 05:36 AM

I download your saves now,

Donlol · 09-24-12, 05:57 AM

Hmm I've created a new dummy - profile few days ago, not even knowing this could be a solution. However that didn't work for me. The saves from the other profile can be loaded with no problems, my main one however remains inaccesible. I've also tried adding an 'x' to profile's name, didn't help. The patrols_0.cfg file remains empty no matter I do.

Oh btw sory for creating a duplicate thread, I suck at using "search" apparently :|

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btw how was your install of GWX?

Oh it went without any problems. I've been playing GWX for many years already without any problems in general, except some crashes due to saving underwater and other common mistakes

Gerald · 09-24-12, 06:01 AM

Can you go back in time, then something may be corrupt .... in some cases, a new install will be done....OK then you are experienced in the field GWX.

Donlol · 09-24-12, 06:06 AM

I tried cutting out older saves, messed around with logs and that patrols_0.cfg file, but that didn't help much. Also yeah, I've reinstalled the whole game yesterday, didn't help either. Seems my case is hopeless.

Gerald · 09-24-12, 06:29 AM

When you did the installation on x86, patched it or did not need it, because it seems like you can play for a while, and then get a bit of trouble.

Donlol · 09-24-12, 06:39 AM

If you're asking about formatting my pc I did it like half a year ago.
The game was patched to a required version (1.04b I think?).
The problem came out all of sudden - I finished playing and saved one evening (I've completed 9 or 10 patrols this far) and the next day I couldn't load any of the saves from that profile. There were no crashes nor any error messages when I did quit the game. I've made a new profile and saved the game on it - there's no problems with loading it.

Edit: Oh you asked about installing the game... Well it's been running smooth for approx 5 months now.

Gerald · 09-24-12, 06:45 AM

Do you use SH3 Commander when playing...

Jimbuna · 09-24-12, 06:54 AM

I'll save you a little time in multiple exchanges if I may Donlol...if your patrols file doesn't respond to adding an 'x' to ots title then the file is corrupt and most likely beyond repair....I'd advise a fresh installation.

SH3Commander does not change any files.

Donlol · 09-24-12, 06:55 AM

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Do you use SH3 Commander when playing...

Nope, the only mod that doesn't come with GWX installation I use is GWX contact colors.

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I'll save you a little time in multiple exchanges if I may Donlol...if your patrols file doesn't respond to adding an 'x' to ots title then the file is corrupt and most likely beyond repair....I'd advise a fresh installation.

Well the fresh installation didn't help

All I can do is apparently just start a new campaing... too bad, I had lots of fun in the old one.

Thanks for trying to help anyway.

Gerald · 09-24-12, 07:02 AM

An install has happened to me also, but good luck now

Jimbuna · 09-24-12, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Donlol

Nope, the only mod that doesn't come with GWX installation I use is GWX contact colors.

Well the fresh installation didn't help

All I can do is apparently just start a new campaing... too bad, I had lots of fun in the old one.

Thanks for trying to help anyway.

That's what I meant....a fresh installation. If you start a new campaign the corrupted registry file will rear its ugly head again sooner rather than later and you'll be back to square one.

09-24-12, 05:19 AM	#1
Donlol Swabbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Poland Posts: 5 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	SH3 GWX 3.0 campaign saves dissapeared Well first of all since it's my first post just wanted to say hi! Second, I've got a problem with my game saves - they are not detected in game, even though they are present in the saves folder in my documents. After some trials and errors, I noticed that my patrols_0.cfg file is empty. I copied that file from another profile's folder and obviously since the dates and literally everything didn't match with my main campaign, it didn't quite work. It did however detect three of my many saves. When launched those saves where a nonsense, with sub types, flotilla's name and crew skills completely different, not to mention the 500 renown and patrols history missing. So my question is - can I "rescue" that campaign, or do I have to start from a scratch? Also, what could have caused the patrols_0.cfg file's corruption? If anyone's interested, here's the link for my corrupted profile's folder: http://uploaded.net/file/ybeem4mb

09-24-12, 05:30 AM	#2
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Something seems to have become corrupt, it is of course to go back to previous saves, if you've played long enough so that it is possible to just "rewind the tape" and welcome to SubSim btw how was your install of GWX? __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

09-24-12, 05:33 AM	#3
Captain Nemo Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London, England Posts: 1,144 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard Donlol. You might find the solution to your problem here http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...ht=saved+games . Make sure you scroll down to the later posts. Nemo __________________ "I'm afraid there is no disguising the fact that King's obsession with the Pacific and the Battle of Washington cost us dear in the Battle of the Atlantic". Sir John Slessor GCB, DSO, MC, DL AOC-in-C Coastal Command RAF ___________________________________________

09-24-12, 05:36 AM	#4
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	I download your saves now, __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

09-24-12, 06:01 AM	#6
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Can you go back in time, then something may be corrupt .... in some cases, a new install will be done....OK then you are experienced in the field GWX. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

09-24-12, 06:06 AM	#7
Donlol Swabbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Poland Posts: 5 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I tried cutting out older saves, messed around with logs and that patrols_0.cfg file, but that didn't help much. Also yeah, I've reinstalled the whole game yesterday, didn't help either. Seems my case is hopeless.

09-24-12, 06:29 AM	#8
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	When you did the installation on x86, patched it or did not need it, because it seems like you can play for a while, and then get a bit of trouble. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

09-24-12, 06:39 AM	#9
Donlol Swabbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Poland Posts: 5 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	If you're asking about formatting my pc I did it like half a year ago. The game was patched to a required version (1.04b I think?). The problem came out all of sudden - I finished playing and saved one evening (I've completed 9 or 10 patrols this far) and the next day I couldn't load any of the saves from that profile. There were no crashes nor any error messages when I did quit the game. I've made a new profile and saved the game on it - there's no problems with loading it. Edit: Oh you asked about installing the game... Well it's been running smooth for approx 5 months now.

09-24-12, 06:45 AM	#10
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Do you use SH3 Commander when playing... __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

09-24-12, 06:54 AM	#11
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'll save you a little time in multiple exchanges if I may Donlol...if your patrols file doesn't respond to adding an 'x' to ots title then the file is corrupt and most likely beyond repair....I'd advise a fresh installation. SH3Commander does not change any files. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-24-12, 07:02 AM	#13
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	An install has happened to me also, but good luck now __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie