The new year bug

Jimbuna · 06-28-09, 06:44 AM

What version of the game are you guys playing?

BasilY · 06-28-09, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

What version of the game are you guys playing?

GWX 3.0 Gold Version. The date is end of November 25th, 1944 when I click start patrol, The Date is Jan 16th 1945 after the patrol is loaded. The torpedoes are reset to default. I start the game from SH3 Commander (v.2.7.0.130).

Jimbuna · 06-28-09, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BasilY

GWX 3.0 Gold Version. The date is end of November 25th, 1944 when I click start patrol, The Date is Jan 16th 1945 after the patrol is loaded. The torpedoes are reset to default. I start the game from SH3 Commander (v.2.7.0.130).

Looking into it

Stiebler · 06-29-09, 04:14 AM

I'm pretty sure this is a problem with the stock game.

As BasilY reports, you return to base just before the end of a year, create your own torpedo load-out, exit from 'the office' to start your new patrol in January of the following year, and you have the default torpedo loadout for the new year, whatever you had earlier selected.

I doubt if this bug can be fixed.

Stiebler.

Graf Paper · 06-29-09, 05:22 AM

Even though this might be an "unfixable" bug, surely a workaround wouldn't be all that difficult to kludge together?

Perhaps this would work?...
Using SH3 Commander's date function, you could modify the correct CFG and EQP files for the u-boat's weapons loadout to whatever you like, historical or personal preference. Then drop this mod into the correct date folder, making sure it is JSGME compatible, and it will override the default game settings when the year changes, leaving you with the loadout you choose.

It's right off the top of my head and there may be some technical reason preventing this from being a workable solution. Although I know what the files do, I'm still learning the workings of the details so it would take a lot more homework before I knew the particular entries that needed altering.

Perhaps you or jimbuna could provide some examples, Stiebler? That's assuming the idea would work.

Jimbuna · 06-29-09, 11:12 AM

Can you just confirm the date on the calender positioned on the right hand side of the office after you have upgraded your eels and prior to loading the patrol from the wall map?

BasilY · 06-29-09, 12:25 PM

I think the only work-around is to use SH3 command to change the date of the next patrol to start just before the new year. But that's alright now. I survive that patrol. And now it's May 14, 1945, Seem like Captain Zinn will survive the war.

BasilY · 06-29-09, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Can you just confirm the date on the calender positioned on the right hand side of the office after you have upgraded your eels and prior to loading the patrol from the wall map?

I am quite sure the date there still shows November, 44, Since I did not make any boat upgrades.

06-28-09, 06:44 AM	#1
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06-29-09, 04:14 AM	#4
Stiebler Fuel Supplier Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,237 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 4	I'm pretty sure this is a problem with the stock game. As BasilY reports, you return to base just before the end of a year, create your own torpedo load-out, exit from 'the office' to start your new patrol in January of the following year, and you have the default torpedo loadout for the new year, whatever you had earlier selected. I doubt if this bug can be fixed. Stiebler. __________________ NYGM Tonnage War Mod - More than a mod: it's an experience!

06-29-09, 05:22 AM	#5
Graf Paper Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest United States Posts: 1,146 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 2	Even though this might be an "unfixable" bug, surely a workaround wouldn't be all that difficult to kludge together? Perhaps this would work?... Using SH3 Commander's date function, you could modify the correct CFG and EQP files for the u-boat's weapons loadout to whatever you like, historical or personal preference. Then drop this mod into the correct date folder, making sure it is JSGME compatible, and it will override the default game settings when the year changes, leaving you with the loadout you choose. It's right off the top of my head and there may be some technical reason preventing this from being a workable solution. Although I know what the files do, I'm still learning the workings of the details so it would take a lot more homework before I knew the particular entries that needed altering. Perhaps you or jimbuna could provide some examples, Stiebler? That's assuming the idea would work. __________________ Still sailing the high seas, hunting convoys with those who join me.

06-29-09, 11:12 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Can you just confirm the date on the calender positioned on the right hand side of the office after you have upgraded your eels and prior to loading the patrol from the wall map? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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06-29-09, 12:25 PM	#7
BasilY Weps Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 359 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I think the only work-around is to use SH3 command to change the date of the next patrol to start just before the new year. But that's alright now. I survive that patrol. And now it's May 14, 1945, Seem like Captain Zinn will survive the war.