PLEASE fix the MAINTAIN DEPTH

rdhiggins · 03-23-07, 01:16 PM

I would like to play SH4, but cannot due to a bug that was introduced in 1.1.

This bug as reported by MANY other users is causing a CTD when leveling the sub by pressing A or the depth gauge.

I have been in the IT field for over 23 years writing software business applications. Mind you not PC games. The reason that I state this is after I make code changes I will perform a unit test to verify my change resolves the issue and does not create another. Now since I did the development then a different QA person actuallys performs a test.

Based on this it does not really appear that the devs actually performed either test since obviously this is a major function.

I was and still am very impressed with SH4 but I would feel a lot more comfortable if the devs would slow down a little and make sure the quality is their in the product. Afterall that is what brings you new customers as well as your continued customer base.

SharpShin · 03-23-07, 01:20 PM

I'm sure that one is high on the list for the next patch.

Onkel Neal · 03-23-07, 01:20 PM

It will be fixed, calm down, mate

gnirtS · 03-23-07, 01:23 PM

Although irritating its not one of the massive show stopper bugs really.

Provided you reinstalled just clicking on the depth gauge where the current needle is will accomplish near enough the same thing for now.

If worried about hitting the button by accident, simply remove its keymap in commands.cfg

I suspect bug introduced because its trying to do some kind of unit conversion and overflowing/getting confused and dumping out.

The entire game is still based in metric and just converts through to imperial. Notice depth call outs are 33ft, 66ft, 101ft and so on - ie 10 METRE steps. Also depth under keel is "over 3280.1ft"....So that'll be 1000m then

Fairly sure this is whats causing the CTD bug.

Psyon · 03-23-07, 01:52 PM

agree on the depth readings, thanks, now i know

was wondering what was going on..33ft 66ft etc.

Fishu · 03-23-07, 05:47 PM

It works fine with the metric system. Lay off the imperial for now!

Ducimus · 03-23-07, 07:44 PM

I thought the game crashing after pressing 'A' was a bit odd, im so glad i read this thread.

Defiantly gonna try setting the game to the metric system now and see if the CTD bug goes away.

Fat Bhoy Tim · 03-23-07, 01:21 PM

IT field or not, just make sure both your Windows and all device drivers are up to date, because not everyone is having it apparently.

novafluxx · 03-23-07, 10:26 PM

Yes, I lost 2 hours of patrolling last night because of 'A' CTD

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdhiggins

I would like to play SH4, but cannot due to a bug that was introduced in 1.1.

This bug as reported by MANY other users is causing a CTD when leveling the sub by pressing A or the depth gauge.

I have been in the IT field for over 23 years writing software business applications. Mind you not PC games. The reason that I state this is after I make code changes I will perform a unit test to verify my change resolves the issue and does not create another. Now since I did the development then a different QA person actuallys performs a test.

Based on this it does not really appear that the devs actually performed either test since obviously this is a major function.

I was and still am very impressed with SH4 but I would feel a lot more comfortable if the devs would slow down a little and make sure the quality is their in the product. Afterall that is what brings you new customers as well as your continued customer base.

LukeFF · 03-24-07, 02:53 AM

Apparently the error lies in the commands.cfg file:

"OK, go to my FileFront and download SetKeys. Then, go to Program Files/Ubisoft/Silent Hunter IV Wolves of the Pacifc/Data/Cfg, and find the Commands Cfg file. Copy it to another location and rename it to Commands_en(as in the same file SH3 Uses which SetKeys seems to only recognize), and find Order_Maintain_Depth, and change it to Maintain_Current_Depth. Once you are done, rename it Commands again like the stock SH4 called it."

http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/t...5/m/2351086345

My apologies if this has already been posted. I just got in from a long day at work today.

1mPHUNit0 · 03-24-07, 03:27 AM

Quote:

IT field or not, just make sure both your Windows and all device drivers are up to date, because not everyone is having it apparently.

What?
you suppose...
apparently????
Shut up please.......A on vanilla SH4 +1.1 ----->crash

joea · 03-24-07, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1mPHUNit0

Quote:

IT field or not, just make sure both your Windows and all device drivers are up to date, because not everyone is having it apparently.

What?
you suppose...
apparently????
Shut up please.......A on vanilla SH4 +1.1 ----->crash

Please be polite.

macky · 03-24-07, 05:41 AM

eek, just installed mine, went straight for the patch before trying it and a=CTD

hope this fix comes soon

03-23-07, 01:16 PM	#1
rdhiggins Mate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 57 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	PLEASE fix the MAINTAIN DEPTH I would like to play SH4, but cannot due to a bug that was introduced in 1.1. This bug as reported by MANY other users is causing a CTD when leveling the sub by pressing A or the depth gauge. I have been in the IT field for over 23 years writing software business applications. Mind you not PC games. The reason that I state this is after I make code changes I will perform a unit test to verify my change resolves the issue and does not create another. Now since I did the development then a different QA person actuallys performs a test. Based on this it does not really appear that the devs actually performed either test since obviously this is a major function. I was and still am very impressed with SH4 but I would feel a lot more comfortable if the devs would slow down a little and make sure the quality is their in the product. Afterall that is what brings you new customers as well as your continued customer base.

03-23-07, 01:52 PM	#5
Psyon A-ganger Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 76 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	agree on the depth readings, thanks, now i know was wondering what was going on..33ft 66ft etc. __________________ USS Silversides [SS-236] USS Blackfin [SS-322] Well Done Pops

03-23-07, 01:21 PM	#8
Fat Bhoy Tim Watch Officer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 338 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	IT field or not, just make sure both your Windows and all device drivers are up to date, because not everyone is having it apparently. __________________ Some men are born great, some achieve greatness, and some will always be total gits.

03-23-07, 01:20 PM	#2
SharpShin Sailor man Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 47 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I'm sure that one is high on the list for the next patch.

03-23-07, 01:20 PM	#3
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	It will be fixed, calm down, mate

03-23-07, 01:23 PM	#4
gnirtS Officer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South Wales, UK Posts: 237 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Although irritating its not one of the massive show stopper bugs really. Provided you reinstalled just clicking on the depth gauge where the current needle is will accomplish near enough the same thing for now. If worried about hitting the button by accident, simply remove its keymap in commands.cfg I suspect bug introduced because its trying to do some kind of unit conversion and overflowing/getting confused and dumping out. The entire game is still based in metric and just converts through to imperial. Notice depth call outs are 33ft, 66ft, 101ft and so on - ie 10 METRE steps. Also depth under keel is "over 3280.1ft"....So that'll be 1000m then Fairly sure this is whats causing the CTD bug.

03-23-07, 05:47 PM	#6
Fishu Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Undel Vadel Cleadule Posts: 10 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	It works fine with the metric system. Lay off the imperial for now!

03-23-07, 07:44 PM	#7
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	I thought the game crashing after pressing 'A' was a bit odd, im so glad i read this thread. Defiantly gonna try setting the game to the metric system now and see if the CTD bug goes away.

03-24-07, 02:53 AM	#10
LukeFF Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 3,610 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 5	Apparently the error lies in the commands.cfg file: "OK, go to my FileFront and download SetKeys. Then, go to Program Files/Ubisoft/Silent Hunter IV Wolves of the Pacifc/Data/Cfg, and find the Commands Cfg file. Copy it to another location and rename it to Commands_en(as in the same file SH3 Uses which SetKeys seems to only recognize), and find Order_Maintain_Depth, and change it to Maintain_Current_Depth. Once you are done, rename it Commands again like the stock SH4 called it." http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/t...5/m/2351086345 My apologies if this has already been posted. I just got in from a long day at work today.

03-24-07, 05:41 AM	#13
macky Machinist's Mate Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 129 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	eek, just installed mine, went straight for the patch before trying it and a=CTD hope this fix comes soon