HEELLPPP...those damned saved files again

zocho · 01-12-07, 04:12 AM

Have the latest patch (1.4b) and Meditteranean mod (also patched with its 1.02 version).

During my first career patol, I saved the gave twice and happily went to bed.

Today, I tried loading the career, the game begins for 2-3 seconds (in the control room) but before I do anything the end career screens comes up showing me the results of the patrol and career. The only option that I have is to abandon career....

ANy ideas out there????? I tried loading my second save game but still the same results.

danlisa · 01-12-07, 04:19 AM

Are you saving while submerged? It sound's as if you have experienced the bug where the boat crash dives at loadup. This is almost certainly caused by saving underwater.

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zocho · 01-12-07, 04:41 AM

hi and thanks for the welcome.

Actually i was not submerged.

I had just finished pounding a neutral

fishing boat with my 8.8cm when i saved the game...

danlisa · 01-12-07, 04:47 AM

Ah, this could be another bug. Saving too close to ships/shipping, although I have never experienced this with a sunk/destroyed ship, were there other ships around?

zocho · 01-12-07, 04:51 AM

nope...no other ships around....only the sinking fishing boat...

The only thing i have not tried is something i saw in another thread:

go to the save file and check the "end career=true" (or something like that)

_Seth_ · 01-12-07, 04:52 AM

Welcome, mate!

danlisa · 01-12-07, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zocho

nope...no other ships around....only the sinking fishing boat...

The only thing i have not tried is something i saw in another thread:

go to the save file and check the "end career=true" (or something like that)

Ok, the sinking boat is still being rendered/tracked by SH3's engine so it is likely that this is the bug mentioned. I think the 'safe' distance is between 20-30km. Note, this bug won't happen everytime, it's better to be safe. Another one of SH3's quirks.

zocho · 01-12-07, 04:58 AM

so there's nothing i can do?

have to start the patrol again?

zocho · 01-12-07, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danlisa

Quote:

Originally Posted by zocho

nope...no other ships around....only the sinking fishing boat...

The only thing i have not tried is something i saw in another thread:

go to the save file and check the "end career=true" (or something like that)

Ok, the sinking boat is still being rendered/tracked by SH3's engine so it is likely that this is the bug mentioned. I think the 'safe' distance is between 20-30km. Note, this bug won't happen everytime, it's better to be safe. Another one of SH3's quirks.

so there's nothing i can do?

have to start the patrol again?

danlisa · 01-12-07, 05:04 AM

Quote:

go to the save file and check the "end career=true" (or something like that)

You can try the above fix, won't hurt. Failing that, I think you will have to start the patrol agian.

On the plus side, if you do start again, you'll have a pretty good idea of where the ships are.:rotfl:

Happy Hunting.

zocho · 01-12-07, 05:07 AM

will try the fix....

thanks for the help guys...

btw, do you think that playing Rammstein on the grammophone -although historically incorrect- will help the crews morale?

_Seth_ · 01-12-07, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by zocho

btw, do you think that playing Rammstein on the grammophone -although historically incorrect- will help the crews morale?

Well, as long as you dont start to sing along..."We're all living in america..." :rotfl::rotfl:

Abd_von_Mumit · 01-12-07, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zocho

will try the fix....

thanks for the help guys...

btw, do you think that playing Rammstein on the grammophone -although historically incorrect- will help the crews morale?

I'm not sure abour Rammstein, but I think you could try with "The Internationale"… That should boost morale, not only if sinking Soviets in te Black Sea. (Of course I assume all your crew has their 'proper' political education. Otherwise ̶ don't try this one, it could result in them voluntarily surrender to Russians

).

Jimbuna · 01-12-07, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zocho

Have the latest patch (1.4b) and Meditteranean mod (also patched with its 1.02 version).

During my first career patol, I saved the gave twice and happily went to bed.

Today, I tried loading the career, the game begins for 2-3 seconds (in the control room) but before I do anything the end career screens comes up showing me the results of the patrol and career. The only option that I have is to abandon career....

ANy ideas out there????? I tried loading my second save game but still the same results.

I have followed this thread and noticed reference to a 'mod'...might I suggest you try the GWX mod...IMO the best action you'll ever get in the Med theatre is in that

zocho · 01-12-07, 06:04 AM

hmmm...maybe i will ry it...

so, i should download the 5 .bin files and the .exe file?

(how excatly do i go abot installing it?)

01-12-07, 04:12 AM	#1
zocho Watch Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nicosia, Cyprus Posts: 21 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	HEELLPPP...those damned saved files again Have the latest patch (1.4b) and Meditteranean mod (also patched with its 1.02 version). During my first career patol, I saved the gave twice and happily went to bed. Today, I tried loading the career, the game begins for 2-3 seconds (in the control room) but before I do anything the end career screens comes up showing me the results of the patrol and career. The only option that I have is to abandon career.... ANy ideas out there????? I tried loading my second save game but still the same results.

01-12-07, 04:19 AM	#2
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Are you saving while submerged? It sound's as if you have experienced the bug where the boat crash dives at loadup. This is almost certainly caused by saving underwater. Welcome to Subsim Take a look around there are some supermods available which will increase your gaming experience 100%. Enjoy your stay. __________________

01-12-07, 04:47 AM	#4
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Ah, this could be another bug. Saving too close to ships/shipping, although I have never experienced this with a sunk/destroyed ship, were there other ships around? __________________

01-12-07, 04:52 AM	#6
_Seth_ Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Tromsoe, @Tirpitz' final resting place.. Posts: 3,277 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	Welcome, mate! __________________

01-12-07, 04:41 AM	#3
zocho Watch Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nicosia, Cyprus Posts: 21 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	hi and thanks for the welcome. Actually i was not submerged. I had just finished pounding a neutral fishing boat with my 8.8cm when i saved the game...

01-12-07, 04:51 AM	#5
zocho Watch Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nicosia, Cyprus Posts: 21 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	nope...no other ships around....only the sinking fishing boat... The only thing i have not tried is something i saw in another thread: go to the save file and check the "end career=true" (or something like that)

01-12-07, 04:58 AM	#8
zocho Watch Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nicosia, Cyprus Posts: 21 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	so there's nothing i can do? have to start the patrol again?

01-12-07, 05:07 AM	#11
zocho Watch Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nicosia, Cyprus Posts: 21 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	will try the fix.... thanks for the help guys... btw, do you think that playing Rammstein on the grammophone -although historically incorrect- will help the crews morale?

01-12-07, 06:04 AM	#15
zocho Watch Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nicosia, Cyprus Posts: 21 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	hmmm...maybe i will ry it... so, i should download the 5 .bin files and the .exe file? (how excatly do i go abot installing it?)