SH3 GWX 3.0 campaign saves dissapeared

Donlol · 09-24-12, 06:06 AM

I tried cutting out older saves, messed around with logs and that patrols_0.cfg file, but that didn't help much. Also yeah, I've reinstalled the whole game yesterday, didn't help either. Seems my case is hopeless.

Gerald · 09-24-12, 06:29 AM

When you did the installation on x86, patched it or did not need it, because it seems like you can play for a while, and then get a bit of trouble.

Donlol · 09-24-12, 06:39 AM

If you're asking about formatting my pc I did it like half a year ago.
The game was patched to a required version (1.04b I think?).
The problem came out all of sudden - I finished playing and saved one evening (I've completed 9 or 10 patrols this far) and the next day I couldn't load any of the saves from that profile. There were no crashes nor any error messages when I did quit the game. I've made a new profile and saved the game on it - there's no problems with loading it.

Edit: Oh you asked about installing the game... Well it's been running smooth for approx 5 months now.

Gerald · 09-24-12, 06:45 AM

Do you use SH3 Commander when playing...

Jimbuna · 09-24-12, 06:54 AM

I'll save you a little time in multiple exchanges if I may Donlol...if your patrols file doesn't respond to adding an 'x' to ots title then the file is corrupt and most likely beyond repair....I'd advise a fresh installation.

SH3Commander does not change any files.

Donlol · 09-24-12, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Do you use SH3 Commander when playing...

Nope, the only mod that doesn't come with GWX installation I use is GWX contact colors.

Quote:

I'll save you a little time in multiple exchanges if I may Donlol...if your patrols file doesn't respond to adding an 'x' to ots title then the file is corrupt and most likely beyond repair....I'd advise a fresh installation.

Well the fresh installation didn't help

All I can do is apparently just start a new campaing... too bad, I had lots of fun in the old one.

Thanks for trying to help anyway.

Gerald · 09-24-12, 07:02 AM

An install has happened to me also, but good luck now

Jimbuna · 09-24-12, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Donlol

Nope, the only mod that doesn't come with GWX installation I use is GWX contact colors.

Well the fresh installation didn't help

All I can do is apparently just start a new campaing... too bad, I had lots of fun in the old one.

Thanks for trying to help anyway.

That's what I meant....a fresh installation. If you start a new campaign the corrupted registry file will rear its ugly head again sooner rather than later and you'll be back to square one.

09-24-12, 06:29 AM	#2
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	When you did the installation on x86, patched it or did not need it, because it seems like you can play for a while, and then get a bit of trouble. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

09-24-12, 06:45 AM	#4
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Do you use SH3 Commander when playing... __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

09-24-12, 06:54 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,651 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'll save you a little time in multiple exchanges if I may Donlol...if your patrols file doesn't respond to adding an 'x' to ots title then the file is corrupt and most likely beyond repair....I'd advise a fresh installation. SH3Commander does not change any files. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-24-12, 07:02 AM	#7
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	An install has happened to me also, but good luck now __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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09-24-12, 06:06 AM	#1
Donlol Swabbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Poland Posts: 5 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I tried cutting out older saves, messed around with logs and that patrols_0.cfg file, but that didn't help much. Also yeah, I've reinstalled the whole game yesterday, didn't help either. Seems my case is hopeless.

09-24-12, 06:39 AM	#3
Donlol Swabbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Poland Posts: 5 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	If you're asking about formatting my pc I did it like half a year ago. The game was patched to a required version (1.04b I think?). The problem came out all of sudden - I finished playing and saved one evening (I've completed 9 or 10 patrols this far) and the next day I couldn't load any of the saves from that profile. There were no crashes nor any error messages when I did quit the game. I've made a new profile and saved the game on it - there's no problems with loading it. Edit: Oh you asked about installing the game... Well it's been running smooth for approx 5 months now.