First time I got mad at SHIII for the first time since release

Kapt Z · 06-27-11, 07:49 AM

We've all been there....

Whenever someone posts a poll about what they want for the next SH sim I always say 'wolfpacks, dynamic campaign....etc' the same old stuff. I think what I would really like is the ability to save the game without problems at any point, no restrictions.

Now that would be something....

sublynx · 06-27-11, 12:05 PM

I haven't had a crashed save game now for something like 30 saves. One of those saves was even a submerged save. I believe the change for better (I used to crash very often) was caused by the fact that I unchecked the read-only attribute of all SH3 files and SH3 save files. I have no clue why that would help but I have noticed before that the saves of old games (like Panzer General 2) won't work in newer versions of Windows if the save game file is marked read-only.

Another thing that might help is having lots of memory to spare. I only run a few mods (SH3+GWX+SH3Commander+Hsie's and Siebler's realism mod).

06-28-11, 10:21 AM

I've not had any crashes as yet, only on my second trip of a career using GWX, but did have a fright on return from my first trip.
I was returning to Whilmshaven, arriving under cover of darkness, when the shore batteries opened up on me & killed 4 of my deck crew

I've heard of 'Friendly Fire' by Americans, but these are German, What the @#*@ is going on there ?

Jimbuna · 06-28-11, 11:30 AM

You must have sunk a German ship without realising...any neutral or friendly country you fire on will automatically treat you as an enemy for the 24 hour period after said attack.

Sailor Steve · 06-28-11, 02:00 PM

Did you check the date? By default GWX starts a career in August 1939, a month before that war starts. Since no country is an enemy, sinking any ship will make you an enemy of everyone, including Germany.

Gerald · 06-28-11, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Did you check the date? By default GWX starts a career in August 1939, a month before that war starts. Since no country is an enemy, sinking any ship will make you an enemy of everyone, including Germany.

In 24 hours,right?

Jimbuna · 06-28-11, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

In 24 hours,right?

As I posted earlier

Jimbuna · 06-28-11, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Did you check the date? By default GWX starts a career in August 1939, a month before that war starts. Since no country is an enemy, sinking any ship will make you an enemy of everyone, including Germany.

My thinking was not the date Steve because he mentioned it was the second patrol (ignoring the background noise

).

06-28-11, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

My thinking was not the date Steve because he mentioned it was the second patrol (ignoring the background noise

).

I think Steve has nailed it, it was as I returned from my first trip, I'm only outbound on my second trip as I type this.

06-27-11, 07:49 AM	#1
Kapt Z Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ...somewhere in the swamps of Jersey. Posts: 909 Downloads: 157 Uploads: 0	We've all been there.... Whenever someone posts a poll about what they want for the next SH sim I always say 'wolfpacks, dynamic campaign....etc' the same old stuff. I think what I would really like is the ability to save the game without problems at any point, no restrictions. Now that would be something.... __________________ ...I fought in many guises, many names, but always me. Patton

06-27-11, 12:05 PM	#2
sublynx Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: In the conning tower of my VIIC scanning the sea through the periscope Posts: 1,698 Downloads: 173 Uploads: 7	I haven't had a crashed save game now for something like 30 saves. One of those saves was even a submerged save. I believe the change for better (I used to crash very often) was caused by the fact that I unchecked the read-only attribute of all SH3 files and SH3 save files. I have no clue why that would help but I have noticed before that the saves of old games (like Panzer General 2) won't work in newer versions of Windows if the save game file is marked read-only. Another thing that might help is having lots of memory to spare. I only run a few mods (SH3+GWX+SH3Commander+Hsie's and Siebler's realism mod). __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] NYGM+H.sie v16+Stiebler 4C+MaGui WS

06-28-11, 11:30 AM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,775 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	You must have sunk a German ship without realising...any neutral or friendly country you fire on will automatically treat you as an enemy for the 24 hour period after said attack. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-28-11, 02:00 PM	#5
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Did you check the date? By default GWX starts a career in August 1939, a month before that war starts. Since no country is an enemy, sinking any ship will make you an enemy of everyone, including Germany. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-28-11, 10:21 AM	#3
Twin Screws Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I've not had any crashes as yet, only on my second trip of a career using GWX, but did have a fright on return from my first trip. I was returning to Whilmshaven, arriving under cover of darkness, when the shore batteries opened up on me & killed 4 of my deck crew I've heard of 'Friendly Fire' by Americans, but these are German, What the @#*@ is going on there ?