save games/load game problems...

TorpX · 10-22-13, 05:45 PM

Lastman, can you verify that the save game files/folders are not "Read Only"? The reason I ask, is that Windows Vista is known to be stubborn about allowing you to change the status of files/folders.

Lastman · 10-23-13, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TorpX

Lastman, can you verify that the save game files/folders are not "Read Only"? The reason I ask, is that Windows Vista is known to be stubborn about allowing you to change the status of files/folders.

as i said in the first post, I saw that the folder is in read only, but everytime i try to change it, if i reopen the proprietes of the folder, it still stay in read only!

P.s
I have windows 7 64 bit....

desertstriker · 10-23-13, 10:49 AM

try clicking on apply before clicking ok. though if you have installed the game to the defualt directory that can also be causing some issues.

10-23-13, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Lastman

as i said in the first post, I saw that the folder is in read only, but everytime i try to change it, if i reopen the proprietes of the folder, it still stay in read only!

P.s
I have windows 7 64 bit....

Check your user group permissions, Security tab, it should allow for modify and write, mine shows complete control. The folder properties does show Read Only on mine but the user groups, System and mine, show complete control.

Lastman · 10-23-13, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jldjs

Check your user group permissions, Security tab, it should allow for modify and write, mine shows complete control. The folder properties does show Read Only on mine but the user groups, System and mine, show complete control.

i did it... but it didn't work, it stay in read only mode....

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertstriker

try clicking on apply before clicking ok. though if you have installed the game to the defualt directory that can also be causing some issues.

i did it...

10-23-13, 06:58 PM

[QUOTE=Lastman;2132527]i did it... but it didn't work, it stay in read only mode....

The folder used for the game saves may show, as you say, Read only, but if the user permissions (System, your user name, etc.) allow for writing, modifying, etc, then your saves will be written. Mine are when I run under Win 7!
I have experienced corrupt saves for as long as I've played this game, though most of these were caused by bad modding on my part, installing mods that aren't meant to work together or incorrectly entered into the Mod folder. The frequency has also diminished significantly since I installed the Large Address Aware fix. This permits the game to get at least 3gb of Ram even on 32 bit Windows. I find the version 1.5 to be very stable.

TorpX · 10-23-13, 10:53 PM

I don't know if this will help or not. I have problems from time to time, deleting a folder or group of files (has nothing to do with SH). The stupid machine won't let me. I pull up the properties panel and change it, but it does no good. When I check again, it is back to "read only". The only way I could delete it is to change it, then reboot the machine. Only then could I delete the folder.

I don't understand why this kind of crap happens, but rebooting seems to be required (at least sometimes).

It sounds like you have something like this going on.

neilbyrne · 10-25-13, 01:19 PM

I'm having a save problem as well altho of a somewhat different character. I just came back to SH4 from a couple of years playing Roma Surrectum II, a mod to Rome Total War, which if you are into the genre is terrific. But after two complete campaigns of about a year each, felt I should return to my naval roots. I'm USN retired.

Previous to RSII, I played three SH4 campaigns to VJ Day. I seem to remember something like what I'm experiencing now, but can't remember if there's a fix. I never write over a save; they all get new names as cited above. When I load a save, I'm immediately under attack and "taking damage". Usually, this is entirely recoverable, some minor system damage easily repaired. Just a nuisance. However, last night both after torpedo tubes were damaged altho I don't remember getting that msg and found out only when I tried to fire them. When I went to the DC screen, they showed no damage whatsoever. I mounted a DC party for an hour, but no change. Of my seven remaining torps, four are aft so this will likely cut the patrol short.

So three questions. Is this just some kind of corrupted save that I need to live with? I checked the latest save file and it thinks those tubes have not sustained any damage hit pts. Is there a file where this corruption might be located and fixed?

If I go into port, will that fix the problem for next patrol?

I've got a super capable gaming rig so it's unlikely a hardware problem.

I'm running the following mods:
TMO 2.5
RSRDC V502
EZ Plot V1.0
Magnified HUD dials for V1.5 large
Foobors HiRes PORPOISE Black V1.0

Thanks for your help.

10-23-13, 10:53 PM	#7
TorpX Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,975 Downloads: 153 Uploads: 11	I don't know if this will help or not. I have problems from time to time, deleting a folder or group of files (has nothing to do with SH). The stupid machine won't let me. I pull up the properties panel and change it, but it does no good. When I check again, it is back to "read only". The only way I could delete it is to change it, then reboot the machine. Only then could I delete the folder. I don't understand why this kind of crap happens, but rebooting seems to be required (at least sometimes). It sounds like you have something like this going on.

10-25-13, 01:19 PM	#8
neilbyrne Torpedoman Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 118 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	I'm having a save problem as well altho of a somewhat different character. I just came back to SH4 from a couple of years playing Roma Surrectum II, a mod to Rome Total War, which if you are into the genre is terrific. But after two complete campaigns of about a year each, felt I should return to my naval roots. I'm USN retired. Previous to RSII, I played three SH4 campaigns to VJ Day. I seem to remember something like what I'm experiencing now, but can't remember if there's a fix. I never write over a save; they all get new names as cited above. When I load a save, I'm immediately under attack and "taking damage". Usually, this is entirely recoverable, some minor system damage easily repaired. Just a nuisance. However, last night both after torpedo tubes were damaged altho I don't remember getting that msg and found out only when I tried to fire them. When I went to the DC screen, they showed no damage whatsoever. I mounted a DC party for an hour, but no change. Of my seven remaining torps, four are aft so this will likely cut the patrol short. So three questions. Is this just some kind of corrupted save that I need to live with? I checked the latest save file and it thinks those tubes have not sustained any damage hit pts. Is there a file where this corruption might be located and fixed? If I go into port, will that fix the problem for next patrol? I've got a super capable gaming rig so it's unlikely a hardware problem. I'm running the following mods: TMO 2.5 RSRDC V502 EZ Plot V1.0 Magnified HUD dials for V1.5 large Foobors HiRes PORPOISE Black V1.0 Thanks for your help. __________________ Cordially, Neil CAPT USN (Ret.)

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10-22-13, 05:45 PM	#1
TorpX Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,975 Downloads: 153 Uploads: 11	Lastman, can you verify that the save game files/folders are not "Read Only"? The reason I ask, is that Windows Vista is known to be stubborn about allowing you to change the status of files/folders.

10-23-13, 10:49 AM	#3
desertstriker Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2012 Location: mod soup bar and grill Posts: 1,756 Downloads: 998 Uploads: 0	try clicking on apply before clicking ok. though if you have installed the game to the defualt directory that can also be causing some issues.

10-23-13, 06:58 PM	#6
jldjs Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	[QUOTE=Lastman;2132527]i did it... but it didn't work, it stay in read only mode.... The folder used for the game saves may show, as you say, Read only, but if the user permissions (System, your user name, etc.) allow for writing, modifying, etc, then your saves will be written. Mine are when I run under Win 7! I have experienced corrupt saves for as long as I've played this game, though most of these were caused by bad modding on my part, installing mods that aren't meant to work together or incorrectly entered into the Mod folder. The frequency has also diminished significantly since I installed the Large Address Aware fix. This permits the game to get at least 3gb of Ram even on 32 bit Windows. I find the version 1.5 to be very stable.