Boat Damaged After Saved Game

12-06-06, 04:26 AM

When I re-load a saved game, the new session starts with the boat shuddering and all the glasses on the dials shattering. Sometimes damage is reported. I saw a reference to this in a post/thread some time ago but can't re-find it. It really pi**es me off. Is this a bug? Is it the Devs way of punishing players who save mid-patrol? Is there any way to prevent it? Can the damage inflicted be repaired (have tried but can't see how)?

I thought the post I saw referred to saving while submerged. I should try saving when on the surface to see what happens.

Appreciate comments/advice.

KC

Corsair · 12-06-06, 06:58 AM

Noticed that happening when the boat had been damaged previously during the patrol at the start of all following saves. No damage though, just making the shattered dials reappear.

andy_311 · 12-06-06, 08:28 AM

Ihad a simmilar problem recently I had 4 crewmen wounded completed the mission returned to base and it said I was dead,reloaded the mission next four times returned to base all crew healthy but when exited the patrol it kept saining am dead,I ended up loseing my entire career and had to start a new one.

irish1958 · 12-06-06, 08:41 AM

Andy_311
Strange.
One would think he would notice if he were dead.

AVGWarhawk · 12-06-06, 08:47 AM

I believe the game is re-establishing the state of the boat before the save...if the boat was damaged before the save. I have run into this problem but I do not have hull damage add or anything. If your boat was not damaged at time of save and this happens on the next start up, then it is a bug. Your boat should not have renown costing damage none the less. Understand that saving while submerged can affect the save and also in the presence of warships. I have not experienced this myself but others have. They usually save surfaced and away from warships.

andy_311 · 12-06-06, 09:05 AM

I never save a game in mission I always complete a patrol and then exit in the normal way,my hull integrity was around 80% my flak gunner all four were wounded,even when I docked the boat the mission summery said 52 healthy 4 wounded clicked next "DEAD"reloaded did the same patrol without any injuries docked the boat "dead" 4 times this happened at the end I gave up and scrubbed out all my careers out.I have'nt a clue if somehow my saved files got corrupt,or what.

Corsair · 12-06-06, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by andy_311

I never save a game in mission I always complete a patrol and then exit in the normal way,

How do you guys do that ? You leave your PC running 24/24 ? Takes me minimum a week at 4/5 hours a night to complete an average normal 4 weeks patrol...

melnibonian · 12-06-06, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Corsair

How do you guys do that ? You leave your PC running 24/24 ? Takes me minimum a week at 4/5 hours a night to complete an average normal 4 weeks patrol...

Do you play in real time???? Because I do play in high time compression as I don't have a lot of time to play. Usually in 3-4 hours (at the most) the mission (2-4 weeks real time) is done

mookiemookie · 12-06-06, 10:26 AM

I play at no higher than 256 TC, and it usually takes me 3 or 4 sessions to complete a 4 week patrol. If real life calls and I'm around a warship, or if I'm submerged, I'll just leave the game paused and the computer on until I can come back. Otherwise I go ahead and save.

Knock on wood, I've never run into a problem yet.

Corsair · 12-06-06, 10:27 AM

I play max 128 TC (for airplane spawning) and all action phases real time. It can happen I spend a couple of hours evading DC attacks (usually standing at the hydrophone) and don't see the time go by... Can be an hour just getting in position for a convoy attack.

melnibonian · 12-06-06, 10:32 AM

Usually I play all action phases in real time, but during taxi (especially in mid atlantic) I set the time compression ot 1024. I wish I could play more but due to job and other real life requirements I cannot give more than 2-3 hours per couple of days

Especially this period with loads of work and the GWX Beta Testing as well it was a bit difficult to find time to play a normal career. Thankfully GWX (even the beta version) was more than enough to keep me going

Captain Nemo · 12-06-06, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Corsair

I play max 128 TC (for airplane spawning)

Don't aircraft spawn just as well at 256 TC?

Nemo

melnibonian · 12-06-06, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Nemo

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Originally Posted by Corsair

I play max 128 TC (for airplane spawning)

Don't aircraft spawn just as well at 256 TC?

Nemo

Not always. To be sure that they will appear you have to be at 128 and below

danlisa · 12-06-06, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by melnibonian

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Originally Posted by Captain Nemo

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Originally Posted by Corsair

I play max 128 TC (for airplane spawning)

Don't aircraft spawn just as well at 256 TC?

Nemo

Not always. To be sure that they will appear you have to be at 128 and below

If you really want to encounter aircraft, run at 128 TC and always have your Radar on, It's like a plane magnet

Captain Nemo · 12-06-06, 10:55 AM

Thanks for the replies. It's 128 TC max for me from now on.

Nemo

12-06-06, 04:26 AM	#1
Kiwi Commandant Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Boat Damaged After Saved Game When I re-load a saved game, the new session starts with the boat shuddering and all the glasses on the dials shattering. Sometimes damage is reported. I saw a reference to this in a post/thread some time ago but can't re-find it. It really pi**es me off. Is this a bug? Is it the Devs way of punishing players who save mid-patrol? Is there any way to prevent it? Can the damage inflicted be repaired (have tried but can't see how)? I thought the post I saw referred to saving while submerged. I should try saving when on the surface to see what happens. Appreciate comments/advice. KC

12-06-06, 06:58 AM	#2
Corsair Ace of the Deep Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toulouse France Posts: 1,140 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	Noticed that happening when the boat had been damaged previously during the patrol at the start of all following saves. No damage though, just making the shattered dials reappear. __________________ NYGM 3.4A / Living SH3 V5.1 + SH3 Commander

12-06-06, 08:41 AM	#4
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	Andy_311 Strange. One would think he would notice if he were dead. __________________ Irish1958

12-06-06, 08:47 AM	#5
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,255 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I believe the game is re-establishing the state of the boat before the save...if the boat was damaged before the save. I have run into this problem but I do not have hull damage add or anything. If your boat was not damaged at time of save and this happens on the next start up, then it is a bug. Your boat should not have renown costing damage none the less. Understand that saving while submerged can affect the save and also in the presence of warships. I have not experienced this myself but others have. They usually save surfaced and away from warships. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

12-06-06, 10:26 AM	#9
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	I play at no higher than 256 TC, and it usually takes me 3 or 4 sessions to complete a 4 week patrol. If real life calls and I'm around a warship, or if I'm submerged, I'll just leave the game paused and the computer on until I can come back. Otherwise I go ahead and save. Knock on wood, I've never run into a problem yet. __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

12-06-06, 08:28 AM	#3
andy_311 The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oldham, Lancs,England Posts: 1,312 Downloads: 82 Uploads: 0	Ihad a simmilar problem recently I had 4 crewmen wounded completed the mission returned to base and it said I was dead,reloaded the mission next four times returned to base all crew healthy but when exited the patrol it kept saining am dead,I ended up loseing my entire career and had to start a new one.

12-06-06, 09:05 AM	#6
andy_311 The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oldham, Lancs,England Posts: 1,312 Downloads: 82 Uploads: 0	I never save a game in mission I always complete a patrol and then exit in the normal way,my hull integrity was around 80% my flak gunner all four were wounded,even when I docked the boat the mission summery said 52 healthy 4 wounded clicked next "DEAD"reloaded did the same patrol without any injuries docked the boat "dead" 4 times this happened at the end I gave up and scrubbed out all my careers out.I have'nt a clue if somehow my saved files got corrupt,or what.

12-06-06, 10:27 AM	#10
Corsair Ace of the Deep Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toulouse France Posts: 1,140 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	I play max 128 TC (for airplane spawning) and all action phases real time. It can happen I spend a couple of hours evading DC attacks (usually standing at the hydrophone) and don't see the time go by... Can be an hour just getting in position for a convoy attack. __________________ NYGM 3.4A / Living SH3 V5.1 + SH3 Commander

12-06-06, 10:32 AM	#11
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Usually I play all action phases in real time, but during taxi (especially in mid atlantic) I set the time compression ot 1024. I wish I could play more but due to job and other real life requirements I cannot give more than 2-3 hours per couple of days Especially this period with loads of work and the GWX Beta Testing as well it was a bit difficult to find time to play a normal career. Thankfully GWX (even the beta version) was more than enough to keep me going __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

12-06-06, 10:55 AM	#15
Captain Nemo Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London, England Posts: 1,144 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the replies. It's 128 TC max for me from now on. Nemo