HEELLPPP...those damned saved files again

zocho · 01-12-07, 04:12 AM

Have the latest patch (1.4b) and Meditteranean mod (also patched with its 1.02 version).

During my first career patol, I saved the gave twice and happily went to bed.

Today, I tried loading the career, the game begins for 2-3 seconds (in the control room) but before I do anything the end career screens comes up showing me the results of the patrol and career. The only option that I have is to abandon career....

ANy ideas out there????? I tried loading my second save game but still the same results.

danlisa · 01-12-07, 04:19 AM

Are you saving while submerged? It sound's as if you have experienced the bug where the boat crash dives at loadup. This is almost certainly caused by saving underwater.

Welcome to Subsim

Take a look around there are some supermods available which will increase your gaming experience 100%.

Enjoy your stay.

zocho · 01-12-07, 04:41 AM

hi and thanks for the welcome.

Actually i was not submerged.

I had just finished pounding a neutral

fishing boat with my 8.8cm when i saved the game...

danlisa · 01-12-07, 04:47 AM

Ah, this could be another bug. Saving too close to ships/shipping, although I have never experienced this with a sunk/destroyed ship, were there other ships around?

zocho · 01-12-07, 04:51 AM

nope...no other ships around....only the sinking fishing boat...

The only thing i have not tried is something i saw in another thread:

go to the save file and check the "end career=true" (or something like that)

danlisa · 01-12-07, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zocho

nope...no other ships around....only the sinking fishing boat...

The only thing i have not tried is something i saw in another thread:

go to the save file and check the "end career=true" (or something like that)

Ok, the sinking boat is still being rendered/tracked by SH3's engine so it is likely that this is the bug mentioned. I think the 'safe' distance is between 20-30km. Note, this bug won't happen everytime, it's better to be safe. Another one of SH3's quirks.

_Seth_ · 01-12-07, 04:52 AM

Welcome, mate!

Jimbuna · 01-12-07, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zocho

Have the latest patch (1.4b) and Meditteranean mod (also patched with its 1.02 version).

During my first career patol, I saved the gave twice and happily went to bed.

Today, I tried loading the career, the game begins for 2-3 seconds (in the control room) but before I do anything the end career screens comes up showing me the results of the patrol and career. The only option that I have is to abandon career....

ANy ideas out there????? I tried loading my second save game but still the same results.

I have followed this thread and noticed reference to a 'mod'...might I suggest you try the GWX mod...IMO the best action you'll ever get in the Med theatre is in that

zocho · 01-12-07, 06:04 AM

hmmm...maybe i will ry it...

so, i should download the 5 .bin files and the .exe file?

(how excatly do i go abot installing it?)

Abd_von_Mumit · 01-12-07, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zocho

hmmm...maybe i will ry it...

so, i should download the 5 .bin files and the .exe file?

(how excatly do i go abot installing it?)

Read the manual's "Installing" section ABSOLUTELY. TEchnically to instal you start by launching the .exe file (double click, enter or whatever you like).

Austig · 01-12-07, 06:09 AM

the way I got it to work (GWX) was to down load all the bin files... the .exe file put them all in one folder and then double click the .exe

GWX is really everything these guys say about it..... really rather fun

zocho · 01-12-07, 07:19 AM

hi again...

i am downloading the GWX mode and corrections (GWX_-_Dec_23rd_Corrections.7z)

how do i use this file? the extension is a bit akward .7z

Jimbuna · 01-12-07, 07:24 AM

Download the GWX manual from my sig and read that first...it'll save a host of questions later on during the process

danlisa · 01-12-07, 07:25 AM

7-Zip extractor - Freeware

http://www.7-zip.org/

Extract the file and then place it in the JSGME mods folder inside your GWX installation.

As suggested earlier d/l & read the manual for GWX. You can find it here. http://www.users.on.net/~jscones/GWX/

This is a must as there are cerain requirements to ensure a working installation. The manual is very comprehensive and a good read.

01-12-07, 04:12 AM	#1
zocho Watch Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nicosia, Cyprus Posts: 21 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	HEELLPPP...those damned saved files again Have the latest patch (1.4b) and Meditteranean mod (also patched with its 1.02 version). During my first career patol, I saved the gave twice and happily went to bed. Today, I tried loading the career, the game begins for 2-3 seconds (in the control room) but before I do anything the end career screens comes up showing me the results of the patrol and career. The only option that I have is to abandon career.... ANy ideas out there????? I tried loading my second save game but still the same results.

01-12-07, 04:19 AM	#2
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Are you saving while submerged? It sound's as if you have experienced the bug where the boat crash dives at loadup. This is almost certainly caused by saving underwater. Welcome to Subsim Take a look around there are some supermods available which will increase your gaming experience 100%. Enjoy your stay. __________________

01-12-07, 04:47 AM	#4
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Ah, this could be another bug. Saving too close to ships/shipping, although I have never experienced this with a sunk/destroyed ship, were there other ships around? __________________

01-12-07, 04:52 AM	#7
_Seth_ Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Tromsoe, @Tirpitz' final resting place.. Posts: 3,277 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	Welcome, mate! __________________

01-12-07, 07:24 AM	#13
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,645 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Download the GWX manual from my sig and read that first...it'll save a host of questions later on during the process __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-12-07, 04:41 AM	#3
zocho Watch Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nicosia, Cyprus Posts: 21 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	hi and thanks for the welcome. Actually i was not submerged. I had just finished pounding a neutral fishing boat with my 8.8cm when i saved the game...

01-12-07, 04:51 AM	#5
zocho Watch Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nicosia, Cyprus Posts: 21 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	nope...no other ships around....only the sinking fishing boat... The only thing i have not tried is something i saw in another thread: go to the save file and check the "end career=true" (or something like that)

01-12-07, 06:04 AM	#9
zocho Watch Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nicosia, Cyprus Posts: 21 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	hmmm...maybe i will ry it... so, i should download the 5 .bin files and the .exe file? (how excatly do i go abot installing it?)

01-12-07, 06:09 AM	#11
Austig Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bristol Uk or Victoria B.C. Posts: 13 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	the way I got it to work (GWX) was to down load all the bin files... the .exe file put them all in one folder and then double click the .exe GWX is really everything these guys say about it..... really rather fun

01-12-07, 07:19 AM	#12
zocho Watch Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nicosia, Cyprus Posts: 21 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	hi again... i am downloading the GWX mode and corrections (GWX_-_Dec_23rd_Corrections.7z) how do i use this file? the extension is a bit akward .7z

01-12-07, 07:25 AM	#14
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	7-Zip extractor - Freeware http://www.7-zip.org/ Extract the file and then place it in the JSGME mods folder inside your GWX installation. As suggested earlier d/l & read the manual for GWX. You can find it here. http://www.users.on.net/~jscones/GWX/ This is a must as there are cerain requirements to ensure a working installation. The manual is very comprehensive and a good read. __________________

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