i did the unthinkable

frau kaleun · 03-03-10, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Threesixtyci

You didn't happen to hit that surface cruise crew button? That's the only thing I know of that causes constant CTD's.

You know I've always wondered about that, the GWX manual mentions it too IIRC. But I use all of those buttons to move crew around and always have and it's never been a problem.

Threesixtyci · 03-03-10, 05:08 PM

Maybe, I should rephrased that. It's the only thing I've heard of that causes CTD's. I never used those buttons myself; and after reading about it in that GWX manual, i never ventured to try.

As for saving submerged and reloading from there, I think I did that once in vanillia (remember I did that in case I missed, which I did, so reloaded... didn't exit the game entirely though, could have made a difference, i guess.) and don't remember anything that serious happening. Think all it did was erase all my plot points and reset the torpedo computer. Don't remember having a CTD problem, or it killing the career can't recall if the sub broke or not; don't think it did. I could test it out again with GWX.... I just never bothered, because GWX takes so long to load up.

I follow a general rule for saving. As in, I don't do it when there are any visible ships nearby. So being submerged while saving isn't really much of a problem when following the rule. And I'll just pause the game, if I have something that needs to be done, when my save rule can't be followed. But I don't use my PC for anything serious. Only use it for entertainment. So, I don't have to worry about any Boss forcing me to do something on *my* time.

Jimbuna · 03-03-10, 05:19 PM

Try going back to a previous save and if that doesn't work, start a new career.

Sailor Steve · 03-03-10, 05:50 PM

When I'm in the middle of an action and have to leave suddenly, I always just shut it off. I know you're not supposed to do that ever, but it saves a lot of headaches with the game.

Apache312 · 03-03-10, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

When I'm in the middle of an action and have to leave suddenly, I always just shut it off. I know you're not supposed to do that ever, but it saves a lot of headaches with the game.

Thats a good idea Sailor Steve. I didnt think about that.

Flopper · 03-03-10, 11:37 PM

Okay, I started a new career. Made it through 2 patrols, sunk 3 targets near Gibraltar, escaped from an approaching dd, now Sept. 6, docked at Corrientes supply ship. I think I'm all okay now.

Thanks for listening, and for the advise. I don't believe I'll save while submerged (or near land, or near a ship) again! I'm glad the career I had to abandon was fairly new!

03-03-10, 05:19 PM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,770 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Try going back to a previous save and if that doesn't work, start a new career. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-03-10, 05:50 PM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	When I'm in the middle of an action and have to leave suddenly, I always just shut it off. I know you're not supposed to do that ever, but it saves a lot of headaches with the game. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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03-03-10, 05:08 PM	#2
Threesixtyci Torpedoman Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CC, Texas Posts: 114 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	Maybe, I should rephrased that. It's the only thing I've heard of that causes CTD's. I never used those buttons myself; and after reading about it in that GWX manual, i never ventured to try. As for saving submerged and reloading from there, I think I did that once in vanillia (remember I did that in case I missed, which I did, so reloaded... didn't exit the game entirely though, could have made a difference, i guess.) and don't remember anything that serious happening. Think all it did was erase all my plot points and reset the torpedo computer. Don't remember having a CTD problem, or it killing the career can't recall if the sub broke or not; don't think it did. I could test it out again with GWX.... I just never bothered, because GWX takes so long to load up. I follow a general rule for saving. As in, I don't do it when there are any visible ships nearby. So being submerged while saving isn't really much of a problem when following the rule. And I'll just pause the game, if I have something that needs to be done, when my save rule can't be followed. But I don't use my PC for anything serious. Only use it for entertainment. So, I don't have to worry about any Boss forcing me to do something on my time.

03-03-10, 11:37 PM	#6
Flopper Weps Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Asheville, NC, USA Posts: 356 Downloads: 107 Uploads: 0	Okay, I started a new career. Made it through 2 patrols, sunk 3 targets near Gibraltar, escaped from an approaching dd, now Sept. 6, docked at Corrientes supply ship. I think I'm all okay now. Thanks for listening, and for the advise. I don't believe I'll save while submerged (or near land, or near a ship) again! I'm glad the career I had to abandon was fairly new!