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lostsm · 07-02-09, 06:39 AM

when i just recently re-installed this game + gwx3, i started in aug 39, found a convoy and trailed it for 3 weeks. seeing how i hadnt played in several years, i decided to save in case i messed up

of course i messed up, and whenever i tried reloading I got a CTD right after the "not so long ago"

started other careers since then, never happened to me again. isn't this something to do with gwx3 needing several careers (something like that)

sharkbit · 07-02-09, 12:12 PM

I guess I've been lucky. I've broke a lot of the rules for saving and have not had any problems.

<Knock on Wood>

I've saved in the middle of depth charge attacks while submerged, while approaching convoys(submerged and surfaced), and near land. When I've loaded the save, it runs fine. I'm sure I haven't tried all the possibilities though.

I always try to save on the surface away from ships and land though to be on the safe side. With limited playing time, that is not always possible. A lot of times I am making an approach and almost in firing position when I have to go pick the kids up or something and I have to save where I'm at and resume another day.

I've probably jinxed myself now and am set up for a corrupt save. :rotfl:

KeybdFlyer · 07-02-09, 02:14 PM

You save-out and exit so you can pick-up your kids???? What kind of dedication is that?

Seriously though, I think you've been very lucky - I've always ensured I was avoiding all the potential savegame breakers and yet now I CTD about a third of the time. Duplicate saves isn't helping, they both crash and often so do the ones before them. So far I've had to go back up to 5 saves to get one to load in (I save after every major event, such as a sinking, a successful evasion etc). It crashes out just as the "Not So Long Ago..." text fades from the screen. Hey, it's a game so it's hardly life altering, but it's also an extremely good game and incredibly immersive, so yes - I get pretty p1ssed-off when getting repeated CTD. Thank god for an understanding wife who puts up with my ranting as the "SH3 has suffered an error" etc message appears onscreen, lol. I'm willing to try anything at this stage, so I'll start another career and see if that helps at all.

gordonmull · 07-02-09, 02:44 PM

I'm the same as sharkbit. Never really had a saved game issue and I break all the rules. Not on my first PC or my second. I used to try to always save in the appropriate places but now I just don't bother.

Weird.

sharkbit · 07-02-09, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeybdFlyer

You save-out and exit so you can pick-up your kids???? What kind of dedication is that?

I've been late before because of the game. I look at the clock and "OH ****!!!!"

And there at school are my little angels waiting patiently for me when daddy shows up late. My son(6yo) always ask at those moments-"Were you playing your submarine game?"

The only CTD's I've been bothered with were heat issues. My old computer would get too hot and CTD. Problem went away with a cleaned case, a new case fan, and a power supply.
Haven't had a problem at all with my new rig.

DaveU186 · 07-02-09, 05:27 PM

I've been suffering quite a lot of these.

I've just taken to only playing when I know I have enough time to either complete a patrol in one sitting, or at most with one save, as I normally get away with it. It's only when the saves keep piling up that the CTDs seem to occur.

Very annoying though. Everything you achieve in this game takes time and effort, and even seeing a few days of patrol wiped out is frustrating.

lostsm · 07-02-09, 07:57 PM

are you guys saving several times in one patrol, where each save is a different name (taking another save slot?)

sharkbit · 07-02-09, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lostsm

are you guys saving several times in one patrol, where each save is a different name (taking another save slot?)

When I save, it is always under one name(one save slot as you call it). I've read where people do rolling saves under different names though.

07-02-09, 12:12 PM	#2
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	I guess I've been lucky. I've broke a lot of the rules for saving and have not had any problems. <Knock on Wood> I've saved in the middle of depth charge attacks while submerged, while approaching convoys(submerged and surfaced), and near land. When I've loaded the save, it runs fine. I'm sure I haven't tried all the possibilities though. I always try to save on the surface away from ships and land though to be on the safe side. With limited playing time, that is not always possible. A lot of times I am making an approach and almost in firing position when I have to go pick the kids up or something and I have to save where I'm at and resume another day. I've probably jinxed myself now and am set up for a corrupt save. :rotfl: __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

07-02-09, 06:39 AM	#1
lostsm Sailor man Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 47 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	when i just recently re-installed this game + gwx3, i started in aug 39, found a convoy and trailed it for 3 weeks. seeing how i hadnt played in several years, i decided to save in case i messed up of course i messed up, and whenever i tried reloading I got a CTD right after the "not so long ago" started other careers since then, never happened to me again. isn't this something to do with gwx3 needing several careers (something like that)

07-02-09, 02:14 PM	#3
KeybdFlyer 中国水兵 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 272 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	You save-out and exit so you can pick-up your kids???? What kind of dedication is that? Seriously though, I think you've been very lucky - I've always ensured I was avoiding all the potential savegame breakers and yet now I CTD about a third of the time. Duplicate saves isn't helping, they both crash and often so do the ones before them. So far I've had to go back up to 5 saves to get one to load in (I save after every major event, such as a sinking, a successful evasion etc). It crashes out just as the "Not So Long Ago..." text fades from the screen. Hey, it's a game so it's hardly life altering, but it's also an extremely good game and incredibly immersive, so yes - I get pretty p1ssed-off when getting repeated CTD. Thank god for an understanding wife who puts up with my ranting as the "SH3 has suffered an error" etc message appears onscreen, lol. I'm willing to try anything at this stage, so I'll start another career and see if that helps at all.

07-02-09, 02:44 PM	#4
gordonmull Lieutenant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 269 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	I'm the same as sharkbit. Never really had a saved game issue and I break all the rules. Not on my first PC or my second. I used to try to always save in the appropriate places but now I just don't bother. Weird.

07-02-09, 05:27 PM	#6
DaveU186 Torpedoman Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 112 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	I've been suffering quite a lot of these. I've just taken to only playing when I know I have enough time to either complete a patrol in one sitting, or at most with one save, as I normally get away with it. It's only when the saves keep piling up that the CTDs seem to occur. Very annoying though. Everything you achieve in this game takes time and effort, and even seeing a few days of patrol wiped out is frustrating.

07-02-09, 07:57 PM	#7
lostsm Sailor man Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 47 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	are you guys saving several times in one patrol, where each save is a different name (taking another save slot?)