Game crashing infrequently

suitednate · 12-09-14, 11:07 PM

Just like the title says. No specific situation seems to trigger it. Running this mod load out:

RFB_2.0 (Real Fleet Boat)
RFB_2.0_Patch_23April2010
RSRDC_RFB_V575 (Run Silent Run Deep Campaign)
RSRDC_V5xx_Patch1
Improved Ship Physics 2.15

Also my computer is:
Intel core i5 @ 2.5 ghz
Windows 7 pro 32 bit
4 gigs RAM (also says 2.88 usable? Dunno what this means)
Intel HD Graphics 4000 (yes I'm running on a laptop)

Any ideas?

CapnScurvy · 12-10-14, 12:07 AM

I'd first try using the app "Large Address Aware", to make the game use more memory than what its maximum set amount was when it left the publisher in 2007, which was no more than 2 gigs of memory. You may have more memory than that (you say you've got 4 gigs), but the game won't use any more than 2 gigs unless you force it to.

Second, take the mods out of JSGME "Activation", then run the "Compare Snapshot" feature to compare your original game files (when you first installed the game and JSGME), with what you have now. Comparing stock game files is the only way of knowing whether you still have a good game install or a corrupted one from using mods. Didn't take a "Snapshot" as the instructions in JSGME state? Start over with a good removal of the game, then a clean re install.

cdrsubron7 · 12-10-14, 11:39 AM

In past times SH4 and Intel graphics were not very compatible. Depending on whether your computer is a desktop or laptop (sounds like the latter with the shared memory) you might want o try installing a third party graphics card.

Of course, Intel might have improved their graphics cards and this isn't the problem, but it still might be something to consider.

suitednate · 12-10-14, 07:22 PM

Thanks for the tips all

merc4ulfate · 12-10-14, 08:43 PM

Did you do a clean install of the game, a clean install of JSGME and then load the mods?

If you didn't there can be lingering files from moving moded files around.

Taking a snapshot after you have already added mods and then removed them is not a 100% accurate way to get a clean snapshot that is done with a clean install of the game and JSGME and taking the snapshot before anything is ever added.

I know your running Win7 but take advice from this thread and make clean installs.

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=133290

Many troubles from skippers are had by not using clean installs.

Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157
RFB_2.0
RFB_2.0_Patch_23April2010
RSRDC_RFB_V575
RSRDC_V5xx_Patch1
More_DDs_for_AITorpedoLauncher
Improved Ship Physics_2.15
Classe_Balao_CamoTri

suitednate · 12-20-14, 05:41 PM

Getting a lot of crashes while trying to load saved games now. I did a "compare snapshot" after removing mods and the sh4.exe file is "different" and SI.bin is "new". Anyone know what this means? Is this what is causing my saved games to crash upon trying to load them?

12-09-14, 11:07 PM	#1
suitednate Planesman Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 198 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Game crashing infrequently Just like the title says. No specific situation seems to trigger it. Running this mod load out: RFB_2.0 (Real Fleet Boat) RFB_2.0_Patch_23April2010 RSRDC_RFB_V575 (Run Silent Run Deep Campaign) RSRDC_V5xx_Patch1 Improved Ship Physics 2.15 Also my computer is: Intel core i5 @ 2.5 ghz Windows 7 pro 32 bit 4 gigs RAM (also says 2.88 usable? Dunno what this means) Intel HD Graphics 4000 (yes I'm running on a laptop) Any ideas?

12-10-14, 11:39 AM	#3
cdrsubron7 Sink'em All Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 2,150 Downloads: 305 Uploads: 1	In past times SH4 and Intel graphics were not very compatible. Depending on whether your computer is a desktop or laptop (sounds like the latter with the shared memory) you might want o try installing a third party graphics card. Of course, Intel might have improved their graphics cards and this isn't the problem, but it still might be something to consider. __________________ Head Deep and Keep'em Astern" - LtCDR Samuel D Dealy SHIV Guide \| Imperial Japanese Navy \| US Submarines

12-10-14, 08:43 PM	#5
merc4ulfate DILLIGAF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: florida Posts: 2,058 Downloads: 210 Uploads: 0	Did you do a clean install of the game, a clean install of JSGME and then load the mods? If you didn't there can be lingering files from moving moded files around. Taking a snapshot after you have already added mods and then removed them is not a 100% accurate way to get a clean snapshot that is done with a clean install of the game and JSGME and taking the snapshot before anything is ever added. I know your running Win7 but take advice from this thread and make clean installs. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=133290 Many troubles from skippers are had by not using clean installs. Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157 RFB_2.0 RFB_2.0_Patch_23April2010 RSRDC_RFB_V575 RSRDC_V5xx_Patch1 More_DDs_for_AITorpedoLauncher Improved Ship Physics_2.15 Classe_Balao_CamoTri __________________ Self-education is, I firmly believe, the only kind of education there is. ~Isaac Asimov~ Mercfulfate 将補日本帝國海軍 Last edited by merc4ulfate; 12-10-14 at 09:02 PM.

12-10-14, 07:22 PM	#4
suitednate Planesman Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 198 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the tips all

12-20-14, 05:41 PM	#6
suitednate Planesman Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 198 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Getting a lot of crashes while trying to load saved games now. I did a "compare snapshot" after removing mods and the sh4.exe file is "different" and SI.bin is "new". Anyone know what this means? Is this what is causing my saved games to crash upon trying to load them?