RFB hanging up

grandpa55 · 07-04-17, 11:30 PM

Thanks for all the help folks.

I managed to skirt around the problem by buying the Amazon Gold edition which is v1.5. For $5 you can't go wrong, right? The $5 to Steam and the $5 Amazon 1.5 patch was a waste, but if that's the only money I loose in my life there will be no crying!

Anyway its up and running with RFB 2.0 and the patch. It has crashed on me twice when I had RSRD mod installed. Will have to check into that.

In reality, I'm not sure that the RSRD mod works well from YouTube video's I've watched. I think the convoys are too big for the game to handle and they do some stupid things.

So a word to other newbs like me.

1. Don't get the Steam edition. Some of the mods do not recognize the Steam install.

2. Go for the Amazon version for the same price which is already the upgraded version 1.5. It will take the other mods with no problem, unlike the Steam version.

Have fun. Good hunting!
Rick

propbeanie · 07-05-17, 12:51 AM

The Steam version can be made to work as well as the Amazon, as well as the Ubisoft download, as well as the DVD version. For all of them, the main thing is to stay out of Windows Protected folders. Do NOT install any version of Sh3, 4 or 5 in the Program Files directory. Windows, from Vista up through 10 will "roll back" a lot of the changes made in a Protected folder, especially to exe, dll and cfg files, of which there are a gob of the latter in SH4. This might be why RSRDC is doing the CTD dance on you. You also might have to "Run as administrator" and / or pick an emulation mode on the SH4.exe Properties page. See some more of THEBERBSTER's signature links.

Another thing might be memory control... Refer to CapnScurvy's Windows10; Large Address Aware; SH4 Install. He gets into the details. If I already told you about it, please forgive me... but it does good...

The problem with the Steam version (of anything) is that you have to use Steam for updates, and with Silent Hunter 4, Steam does not have a v1.4 update. You have to buy ~their~ v1.5 UBoat Missions instead.

The Gold version was a good choice, especially for 5 smackers.

THEBERBSTER · 07-05-17, 04:58 AM

Hi g55
propbeanie makes a good point about Steam updates.
I have also read on the forum that these updates screws up any changes you have made to your game.
Still having problems, check out the link below, highly recommended.
Support The New SH4 Mega Mod Project FOTRSU > 100_FalloftheRisingSun_Ultimate_v0.62 PublicBeta_EN
Peter

propbeanie · 07-05-17, 08:27 AM

I think we've all forgotten to mention, but you must have all mods de-activated when you go to do updates... I'm not sure, but if I'm remembering correctly, it will wipe your My Documents \ SH4 save folder, but it it doesn't, do it yourself. Do not use anything from the previous version with the updated one.

07-05-17, 12:51 AM	#2
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,114 Downloads: 451 Uploads: 2	The Steam version can be made to work as well as the Amazon, as well as the Ubisoft download, as well as the DVD version. For all of them, the main thing is to stay out of Windows Protected folders. Do NOT install any version of Sh3, 4 or 5 in the Program Files directory. Windows, from Vista up through 10 will "roll back" a lot of the changes made in a Protected folder, especially to exe, dll and cfg files, of which there are a gob of the latter in SH4. This might be why RSRDC is doing the CTD dance on you. You also might have to "Run as administrator" and / or pick an emulation mode on the SH4.exe Properties page. See some more of THEBERBSTER's signature links. Another thing might be memory control... Refer to CapnScurvy's Windows10; Large Address Aware; SH4 Install. He gets into the details. If I already told you about it, please forgive me... but it does good... The problem with the Steam version (of anything) is that you have to use Steam for updates, and with Silent Hunter 4, Steam does not have a v1.4 update. You have to buy ~their~ v1.5 UBoat Missions instead. The Gold version was a good choice, especially for 5 smackers. __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

07-05-17, 04:58 AM	#3
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	Hi g55 propbeanie makes a good point about Steam updates. I have also read on the forum that these updates screws up any changes you have made to your game. Still having problems, check out the link below, highly recommended. Support The New SH4 Mega Mod Project FOTRSU > 100_FalloftheRisingSun_Ultimate_v0.62 PublicBeta_EN Peter __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

07-05-17, 08:27 AM	#4
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,114 Downloads: 451 Uploads: 2	I think we've all forgotten to mention, but you must have all mods de-activated when you go to do updates... I'm not sure, but if I'm remembering correctly, it will wipe your My Documents \ SH4 save folder, but it it doesn't, do it yourself. Do not use anything from the previous version with the updated one. __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

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07-04-17, 11:30 PM	#1
grandpa55 Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Bay City, MI Posts: 12 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	Thanks for all the help folks. I managed to skirt around the problem by buying the Amazon Gold edition which is v1.5. For $5 you can't go wrong, right? The $5 to Steam and the $5 Amazon 1.5 patch was a waste, but if that's the only money I loose in my life there will be no crying! Anyway its up and running with RFB 2.0 and the patch. It has crashed on me twice when I had RSRD mod installed. Will have to check into that. In reality, I'm not sure that the RSRD mod works well from YouTube video's I've watched. I think the convoys are too big for the game to handle and they do some stupid things. So a word to other newbs like me. 1. Don't get the Steam edition. Some of the mods do not recognize the Steam install. 2. Go for the Amazon version for the same price which is already the upgraded version 1.5. It will take the other mods with no problem, unlike the Steam version. Have fun. Good hunting! Rick