TWoS crashing since update.

vdr1981 · 10-28-19, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harmer

Also I need to pm you.

Try now...

Quote:

The patch hasn't worked. Got the usual 'different version' message, and only 8 of the Generic File Patcher files loaded.

(It isn't a "patch". It's a complete installer for TWoS v2.2.16 which requires a clean SH5 installation...)

But how if your sh5.exe is automatically replaced by the test installer?!

Do you have in your main game folder files called "sh5.exe.patch" and "sh5.exe.steam"?

hauangua · 10-28-19, 02:40 PM

I contacted Ubisoft for clarification, this is their answer:

Ubi-Plum @Servizio Clienti Ubisoft Ha scritto: 28/10/2019 @ 18:14
"La ringrazio per il suo feedback riguardo Silent Hunter 5.

La informo che le mod sono contro i termini di utilizzo che può trovare al seguente link: https://legal.ubi.com/termsofuse/it-IT

Se nel frattempo ha altre domande o necessita ulteriore assistenza, non esiti a ricontattarci.

Cordiali saluti,
Nicole
Supporto Ubisoft"

Translated:
"Thank you for your feedback on Silent Hunter 5.

I inform you that the mods are against the terms of use that you can find at the following link: https://legal.ubi.com/termsofuse/it-IT

If you have other questions in the meantime or need further assistance, don't hesitate to contact us again.

Best regards,
Nicole
Ubisoft support"

Without words .... evidently Ubisoft prefer to sell a buggy game,
Don't they understand that if it is still purchased it is thanks to the work of the Modders? The vanilla game is .... useless! happy them!

propbeanie · 10-28-19, 03:07 PM

They do not have a date on that "terms of use agreement", and while I will have to try and dig through my files for their "original" version from when I purchased the game, I do not remember them "banning" modding. I also do not expect to find an un-altered version on my hard drive anymore, since they updated my install without my permission... To me, new Ubisoft purchases are now "against my terms of use"...

hauangua · 10-28-19, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by propbeanie

To me, new Ubisoft purchases are now "against my terms of use"...

absolutely agree with you Propbeanie

Harmer · 10-29-19, 01:10 AM

What a bunch of loosers.

vdr1981 · 10-29-19, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harmer

What a bunch of loosers.

I'd say in this case loosers are only legitimate owners of SH5 games. They (Ubi) are just fraudsters, they always have been...

hauangua · 10-29-19, 10:49 AM

Given that I thank Ubisoft for having released the "Silent Hunter" series ... but ....

And to think that there are companies that encourage the Modder..

and ubisoft evidently keeps his eyes closed though!

For example IL2Sturmovik
This is a note from Maddox / 1CGS in this regard released on 03/15/2018

"IL-2 Sturmovik Great Battles Series now allows modifications with the 'Mods On' option checked inside the game.
Please Note: 1CGS is NOT responsible for issues arising from the creation or use of either positive or negative mods created by third parties or individuals. Use at your own risk! Do not write to us if it does not work or cause problems. Again, this is a purely optional setting and 1CGS is NOT RESPONSIBLE for the creation or use of mods. Mods On mode also does not mean we are required to unlock or make available all files to the game.
If we determine a solution to our product, we may take steps to make that modification useless and make specific files off limits. Selling or making any mod for IL-2 or Sturmovik Selling or making any kind of IL-2 Sturmovik.
Jason "here is the link
https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic...l-2-sturmovik/

In this case Ubisoft is convenient, however ... Where are the "terms of use" in this case?
I remind you that IL2 is distributed by 1CGS in Russia while in the rest of the world Ubisoft is distributing it ...
where is the coherence?

THEBERBSTER · 10-29-19, 11:19 AM

Hi Vecko
I have done some extensive testing today regarding the problems with Uplay.
There is a problem now installing the game from a DVD which was not there before.

However there is a way around thIs by going through the back door by Googling Uplay Home and installing the Uplay installer.

I can confirm that the stock game works.
I can confirm that TWoS installs all 9 GFP patches and the game works as long as the gps file is not restored,
However when I enable the Snapshot gps file this then happens when I start the game again.

The way around this is to use your suggestion Vecko which fixes the problem and TWoS loads the game with the GFP restored with all relevant patches.
Uplay is removed and the game loads.

I would suggest before enabling the patches that you set Uplay in Offline mode so your games are taken from your own saved games.

Peter

10-28-19, 02:40 PM	#2
hauangua Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Verona, Italy Posts: 927 Downloads: 1435 Uploads: 0	I contacted Ubisoft for clarification, this is their answer: Ubi-Plum @Servizio Clienti Ubisoft Ha scritto: 28/10/2019 @ 18:14 "La ringrazio per il suo feedback riguardo Silent Hunter 5. La informo che le mod sono contro i termini di utilizzo che può trovare al seguente link: https://legal.ubi.com/termsofuse/it-IT Se nel frattempo ha altre domande o necessita ulteriore assistenza, non esiti a ricontattarci. Cordiali saluti, Nicole Supporto Ubisoft" Translated: "Thank you for your feedback on Silent Hunter 5. I inform you that the mods are against the terms of use that you can find at the following link: https://legal.ubi.com/termsofuse/it-IT If you have other questions in the meantime or need further assistance, don't hesitate to contact us again. Best regards, Nicole Ubisoft support" Without words .... evidently Ubisoft prefer to sell a buggy game, Don't they understand that if it is still purchased it is thanks to the work of the Modders? The vanilla game is .... useless! happy them! __________________ Parked under the balcony with my U-27 waiting Juliet finish makeup Last edited by hauangua; 10-28-19 at 03:34 PM.

10-28-19, 03:07 PM	#3
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,103 Downloads: 451 Uploads: 2	They do not have a date on that "terms of use agreement", and while I will have to try and dig through my files for their "original" version from when I purchased the game, I do not remember them "banning" modding. I also do not expect to find an un-altered version on my hard drive anymore, since they updated my install without my permission... To me, new Ubisoft purchases are now "against my terms of use"... __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

10-29-19, 10:49 AM	#7
hauangua Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Verona, Italy Posts: 927 Downloads: 1435 Uploads: 0	Given that I thank Ubisoft for having released the "Silent Hunter" series ... but .... And to think that there are companies that encourage the Modder.. and ubisoft evidently keeps his eyes closed though! For example IL2Sturmovik This is a note from Maddox / 1CGS in this regard released on 03/15/2018 "IL-2 Sturmovik Great Battles Series now allows modifications with the 'Mods On' option checked inside the game. Please Note: 1CGS is NOT responsible for issues arising from the creation or use of either positive or negative mods created by third parties or individuals. Use at your own risk! Do not write to us if it does not work or cause problems. Again, this is a purely optional setting and 1CGS is NOT RESPONSIBLE for the creation or use of mods. Mods On mode also does not mean we are required to unlock or make available all files to the game. If we determine a solution to our product, we may take steps to make that modification useless and make specific files off limits. Selling or making any mod for IL-2 or Sturmovik Selling or making any kind of IL-2 Sturmovik. Jason "here is the link https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic...l-2-sturmovik/ In this case Ubisoft is convenient, however ... Where are the "terms of use" in this case? I remind you that IL2 is distributed by 1CGS in Russia while in the rest of the world Ubisoft is distributing it ... where is the coherence? __________________ Parked under the balcony with my U-27 waiting Juliet finish makeup Last edited by hauangua; 10-29-19 at 11:09 AM.

10-29-19, 11:19 AM	#8
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	Hi Vecko I have done some extensive testing today regarding the problems with Uplay. There is a problem now installing the game from a DVD which was not there before. However there is a way around thIs by going through the back door by Googling Uplay Home and installing the Uplay installer. I can confirm that the stock game works. I can confirm that TWoS installs all 9 GFP patches and the game works as long as the gps file is not restored, However when I enable the Snapshot gps file this then happens when I start the game again. The way around this is to use your suggestion Vecko which fixes the problem and TWoS loads the game with the GFP restored with all relevant patches. Uplay is removed and the game loads. I would suggest before enabling the patches that you set Uplay in Offline mode so your games are taken from your own saved games. 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

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10-29-19, 01:10 AM	#5
Harmer Seaman Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Gold Coast, Australia. Posts: 32 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	What a bunch of loosers.