GWX (Grey Wolves eXpansion Mod) - Page 453

johnboy47 · 05-03-14, 01:54 AM

Hi fellas,

I am having an issue in SHIII with my game not loading - my only mod is Grey wolves, and I was surfaced (but rough seas) when I last saved. I'm fairly close to an enemy port, and have just taken out a fair number of enemy ships (25,000 tons).

Keep in mind this is the second time this happened on this mission. The first time I saved when at periscope depth, rough seas, and pouring rain. The date is early Nov. 1942.

Since part of 'Operation Torch' is scripted (and in progress in early Nov. '42), could it be some kind of big RAM requirement that is causing my game to not load? The main thing is not that it won't load, it's that I have no idea why..so it's likely to keep happening.

Do any of you ever have problems with games not loading? If so, what was your workaround? BTW, I have played maybe ten missions prior to this with no loading problems - including those where I saved while submerged. Perhaps my problem is my old computer doesn't have enough RAM? I have 2gb, a 256 vid card, and a 2.5 gm processor.

Apart from this issue, I've been having a lot of fun with SHIII/Grey Wolves.

Thanks in advance for any help or advice.

bandit484 · 05-18-14, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnboy47

Hi fellas,

I am having an issue in SHIII with my game not loading - my only mod is Grey wolves, and I was surfaced (but rough seas) when I last saved. I'm fairly close to an enemy port, and have just taken out a fair number of enemy ships (25,000 tons).

Keep in mind this is the second time this happened on this mission. The first time I saved when at periscope depth, rough seas, and pouring rain. The date is early Nov. 1942.

Since part of 'Operation Torch' is scripted (and in progress in early Nov. '42), could it be some kind of big RAM requirement that is causing my game to not load? The main thing is not that it won't load, it's that I have no idea why..so it's likely to keep happening.

Do any of you ever have problems with games not loading? If so, what was your workaround? BTW, I have played maybe ten missions prior to this with no loading problems - including those where I saved while submerged. Perhaps my problem is my old computer doesn't have enough RAM? I have 2gb, a 256 vid card, and a 2.5 gm processor.

Apart from this issue, I've been having a lot of fun with SHIII/Grey Wolves.

Thanks in advance for any help or advice.

If you save within 50 miles of a enemy base you run the chance of getting a CTD the next time you load that saved mission. I think your only choice is going to be to restart the mission from your home port. Sorry to be the messenger of bad news brother.

Jimbuna · 05-19-14, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bandit484

If you save within 50 miles of a enemy base you run the chance of getting a CTD the next time you load that saved mission. I think your only choice is going to be to restart the mission from your home port. Sorry to be the messenger of bad news brother.

Quite possibly, this is an intermittent problem that has never been resolved.

BTW your system specs are fine.

the_dano1 · 05-24-14, 02:54 PM

Hello I am the Admin of the Steel Sharks and several of my members
who sailed out of the 7th Flotilla keep getting radio messages saying
the base has now been changed to Kiel. This happens over
and over and over again like every min. So one of my members went looking and
found that the problem has to do with the English Nav and Grid Refs mod.
So when you sail out of port on Sept. 1 1939 the message starts. It
will stop in Oct. I am told. This is only in the 7th Flotilla not the 2nd
Flotilla or the 1st Flotilla.

Thanks
Steel Sharks Admin

johnboy47 · 05-25-14, 04:17 AM

Thank you for the information guys - much appreciated. Let's just say I'm relieved that the source of the problem has been revealed. So all I have to do now is avoid those enemy ports when i save.

I also get the 'base changed to kiel' message when I load a game. I simply press the pop up about 20 times quickly to make it go away. Never caused any other problems.

Take care.

Sailor Steve · 05-25-14, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_dano1

So when you sail out of port on Sept. 1 1939 the message starts. It will stop in Oct. I am told. This is only in the 7th Flotilla not the 2nd Flotilla or the 1st Flotilla.

That should be correct. The 1st is based out of Kiel from the start and the 2nd is at Wilhelmshaven. As for the message repeating constantly, I've never had that happen, but there have been other members who have reported the same problem. I don't know if there's a solution or not. Sorry.

I'm not sure why GWX put the 7th where they did. According to what I can find they were based at Kiel since June 1938.

Tindahbawx · 05-25-14, 04:11 PM

What would be the best way of making SH3 in combination with this mod widescreen, 1920x1080?

The Butcher · 05-25-14, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

That should be correct. The 1st is based out of Kiel from the start and the 2nd is at Wilhelmshaven. As for the message repeating constantly, I've never had that happen, but there have been other members who have reported the same problem. I don't know if there's a solution or not. Sorry.

In the GWX-English Nav Maps and Grid Refs; data/Cfg/Flotilla the end date for Konigsberg is 9/39 and the start date for Kiel is 9/39. Change the end date to 8 and it works no problem.

lordzachariah · 05-27-14, 06:27 PM

I cannot wait to try this!

THEBERBSTER · 06-04-14, 04:59 AM

A warm belated welcome “lordzachariah“ to the Subsim family.

You will always find someone here to help you.

Link to my SH4 - SH5 posts:

Step By Step Tutorials & How To Do It

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=211804

Jimbuna · 06-04-14, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lordzachariah

I cannot wait to try this!

Welcome Aboard

poor sailor · 06-06-14, 06:43 AM

As first I want to say hello to my old friends from GWX team, I was really enjoyed to be a part of a testing crew. Many years I was away from SH3 and now I'm back. With a week or two of testing different mods now I'm ready to sail. I prefer the realistic way of playing. This game is a U-boat simulation at the first place. H.sie and Stiebler's patches are must with all options checked, especially torpedo faulure fix which simulate torpedo mistakes at the beginning of the war... Also a Hitman GUI is really a must. A couple of additional mods and that's it. I was tried and NYGM mod the newest version, very much like a smoke for ships, MEP is a also great addition in combination with it, but I don't have a feeling which I have with GWX. After all I'm glad to be a GWX user. Will try and WAC maybe, but it's time for enjoying with GWX. Going to sink something.

Jimbuna · 06-06-14, 07:07 AM

SINK EM ALL!!

999-Jay-999 · 06-07-14, 03:56 AM

Wow- I return after a year or so and the board is still strong with the submarine. (cant believe its 9 years ago when I joined up)

Going to re-intall SH3 and of course this mod and brush away the cob webs and remember how rubbish I was playing this..

Jimbuna · 06-07-14, 04:11 AM

SINK EM ALL!!

05-03-14, 01:54 AM	#6781
johnboy47 Swabbie Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 9 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	question about saved game not loading Hi fellas, I am having an issue in SHIII with my game not loading - my only mod is Grey wolves, and I was surfaced (but rough seas) when I last saved. I'm fairly close to an enemy port, and have just taken out a fair number of enemy ships (25,000 tons). Keep in mind this is the second time this happened on this mission. The first time I saved when at periscope depth, rough seas, and pouring rain. The date is early Nov. 1942. Since part of 'Operation Torch' is scripted (and in progress in early Nov. '42), could it be some kind of big RAM requirement that is causing my game to not load? The main thing is not that it won't load, it's that I have no idea why..so it's likely to keep happening. Do any of you ever have problems with games not loading? If so, what was your workaround? BTW, I have played maybe ten missions prior to this with no loading problems - including those where I saved while submerged. Perhaps my problem is my old computer doesn't have enough RAM? I have 2gb, a 256 vid card, and a 2.5 gm processor. Apart from this issue, I've been having a lot of fun with SHIII/Grey Wolves. Thanks in advance for any help or advice.

05-24-14, 02:54 PM	#6784
the_dano1 Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 11 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	7th Flotilla problem Hello I am the Admin of the Steel Sharks and several of my members who sailed out of the 7th Flotilla keep getting radio messages saying the base has now been changed to Kiel. This happens over and over and over again like every min. So one of my members went looking and found that the problem has to do with the English Nav and Grid Refs mod. So when you sail out of port on Sept. 1 1939 the message starts. It will stop in Oct. I am told. This is only in the 7th Flotilla not the 2nd Flotilla or the 1st Flotilla. Thanks Steel Sharks Admin __________________

05-25-14, 04:17 AM	#6785
johnboy47 Swabbie Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 9 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	thanks for the tips! Thank you for the information guys - much appreciated. Let's just say I'm relieved that the source of the problem has been revealed. So all I have to do now is avoid those enemy ports when i save. I also get the 'base changed to kiel' message when I load a game. I simply press the pop up about 20 times quickly to make it go away. Never caused any other problems. Take care.

05-27-14, 06:27 PM	#6789
lordzachariah Bilge Rat Join Date: May 2014 Location: In a giant bucket Posts: 1 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Brilliant I cannot wait to try this!

06-04-14, 04:59 AM	#6790
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	A warm belated welcome “lordzachariah“ to the Subsim family. You will always find someone here to help you. Link to my SH4 - SH5 posts: Step By Step Tutorials & How To Do It http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=211804 __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

05-25-14, 04:11 PM	#6787
Tindahbawx Watch Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 17 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 0	What would be the best way of making SH3 in combination with this mod widescreen, 1920x1080?

06-06-14, 06:43 AM	#6792
poor sailor XO Join Date: May 2006 Location: Serbia Posts: 420 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	As first I want to say hello to my old friends from GWX team, I was really enjoyed to be a part of a testing crew. Many years I was away from SH3 and now I'm back. With a week or two of testing different mods now I'm ready to sail. I prefer the realistic way of playing. This game is a U-boat simulation at the first place. H.sie and Stiebler's patches are must with all options checked, especially torpedo faulure fix which simulate torpedo mistakes at the beginning of the war... Also a Hitman GUI is really a must. A couple of additional mods and that's it. I was tried and NYGM mod the newest version, very much like a smoke for ships, MEP is a also great addition in combination with it, but I don't have a feeling which I have with GWX. After all I'm glad to be a GWX user. Will try and WAC maybe, but it's time for enjoying with GWX. Going to sink something.

06-06-14, 07:07 AM	#6793
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	SINK EM ALL!! __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-07-14, 03:56 AM	#6794
999-Jay-999 Loader Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 89 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Wow- I return after a year or so and the board is still strong with the submarine. (cant believe its 9 years ago when I joined up) Going to re-intall SH3 and of course this mod and brush away the cob webs and remember how rubbish I was playing this.. __________________

06-07-14, 04:11 AM	#6795
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	SINK EM ALL!! __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!