Stiebler4C_V16B1 hard-code fix released

desertstriker · 05-26-13, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by runio

Stiebler patched exe don't work for me.
H.sie patched game works ok. After (successfully) patched exe with Stiebler patch i have only black screen after launch the game. No CTD, no error messages, just black screen. Alt-tab don't work, alt-ctrl-del too. Only hard reset recovers the system. It doesn't matter if i select all options in option selector, or deselect all.
System windows 7 starter. Any issue?

what mods are you using?
and what do you mean by windows 7 starter? never heard of it

Edit: never mind found out what starter is.

Stiebler · 05-27-13, 02:30 AM

@runio:

I understand that 'windows 7 starter' is the basic 32-bit version of WIndows 7 (just done an Internet search).

I have no experience with this, but I suggest you check you have enough RAM for your set-up.

The crash you have described is pretty serious, and would not be caused by an incorrect installation of the 4B patch.
Incorrect installation causes crashes-to-desktop (CTDs).

Apart from that, I regret that I cannot help. Sorry.

Stiebler.

runio · 05-27-13, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by desertstriker

what mods are you using?

Currently:
GWX3
ACM-GUI Reloaded - h.sie's Edition V1.15
TMT v2

But my problem is independent of mods setup - black screen appear even if i put patched exe file to clean installation SH3.

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Originally Posted by Stiebler

@runio:

I understand that 'windows 7 starter' is the basic 32-bit version of WIndows 7 (just done an Internet search).

Yes, this is version installed on most 10.1 inch netbooks.

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Originally Posted by Stiebler

I have no experience with this, but I suggest you check you have enough RAM for your set-up.

I have 2GB of RAM. SH3 ran smoothly even with 1GB.

I wonder if there is some problem with patch process. Stiebler, can you check a md5 sum of patched file? Mine is: 76ee27b78d395f98151073a13d16fed5
Thx for the answer.

BigWalleye · 05-27-13, 06:16 AM

Did you activate the 4GB fix? 'Cause if you did, and you only have 2GB, you're likely to have problems. Try turning it off.

runio · 05-27-13, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BigWalleye

Did you activate the 4GB fix? 'Cause if you did, and you only have 2GB, you're likely to have problems. Try turning it off.

As i said,

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Originally Posted by runio

It doesn't matter if i select all options in option selector, or deselect all.

runio · 05-27-13, 08:22 AM

One more thing, my original SH3.exe is a SF version (according to md5 sums provided by h.sie). Maybe this cause a problem?

Stiebler · 05-27-13, 09:29 AM

@Runio,

This is a puzzling problem.

I don't think an MD5 check serves any purpose, because it depends on which options are selected.

There is clearly a fault:
Either with your patch. (You should make another patch. Remember you need to patch a copy of SH3.exe already modified by H.sie's patch. Make sure you are using the correct copy of SH3.exe.)
Or with the other changes you need to make to other files. Have you made these other changes?

In particular, if you are using GWX, you must make sure that all references to the CAM-ship are removed. Remove the CAM-ship from the 4B patch package, where you will find it as M36B in the package folder data\sea\M36B (remove the whole M36B folder). Also remove the M36B reference in data\roster\Sea\british\.

There are two key tests you need to perform:
1. Remove the Stiebler 4b patch - I presume you installed it with JSGME - but leave in place H.sie's patch. Does the game still run properly?
2. Download from the link below the special GWX patch that I made for the game, because so many people reported CTDs due to the M36B problem. The patch below contains all the changes needed, and can replace the original 4B patch folder. But you must still provide the patched SH3.exe file.

http://www.subsim.com/mods1/nygm/GWX...n_for_V16B1.7z

3. If the crashes continue, do they occur when you first double-click on the sh3.exe icon? Or do they occur after you have entered the main menu of the game?
This is an important diagnostic.
4. Finally, make sure that you remove ALL other mods (except H.sie V16G1 patch) from your game before applying the Stiebler 4B patches. Test after the 4b patch is in place, and before you add any other mods.

Better luck next time!
Stiebler.

desertstriker · 05-27-13, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by runio

One more thing, my original SH3.exe is a SF version (according to md5 sums provided by h.sie). Maybe this cause a problem?

That would more than likely be the problem. If you want one without starforce look at the top right of the screen for the amazon store. If you make purchases throug that subsim gets a % of the sale.

BigWalleye · 05-27-13, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by runio

As i said,

Beggin' yer pardon. Was trying to help.

05-27-13, 02:30 AM	#2
Stiebler Fuel Supplier Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,237 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 4	@runio: I understand that 'windows 7 starter' is the basic 32-bit version of WIndows 7 (just done an Internet search). I have no experience with this, but I suggest you check you have enough RAM for your set-up. The crash you have described is pretty serious, and would not be caused by an incorrect installation of the 4B patch. Incorrect installation causes crashes-to-desktop (CTDs). Apart from that, I regret that I cannot help. Sorry. Stiebler. __________________ NYGM Tonnage War Mod - More than a mod: it's an experience!

05-27-13, 09:29 AM	#7
Stiebler Fuel Supplier Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,237 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 4	@Runio, This is a puzzling problem. I don't think an MD5 check serves any purpose, because it depends on which options are selected. There is clearly a fault: Either with your patch. (You should make another patch. Remember you need to patch a copy of SH3.exe already modified by H.sie's patch. Make sure you are using the correct copy of SH3.exe.) Or with the other changes you need to make to other files. Have you made these other changes? In particular, if you are using GWX, you must make sure that all references to the CAM-ship are removed. Remove the CAM-ship from the 4B patch package, where you will find it as M36B in the package folder data\sea\M36B (remove the whole M36B folder). Also remove the M36B reference in data\roster\Sea\british\. There are two key tests you need to perform: 1. Remove the Stiebler 4b patch - I presume you installed it with JSGME - but leave in place H.sie's patch. Does the game still run properly? 2. Download from the link below the special GWX patch that I made for the game, because so many people reported CTDs due to the M36B problem. The patch below contains all the changes needed, and can replace the original 4B patch folder. But you must still provide the patched SH3.exe file. http://www.subsim.com/mods1/nygm/GWX...n_for_V16B1.7z 3. If the crashes continue, do they occur when you first double-click on the sh3.exe icon? Or do they occur after you have entered the main menu of the game? This is an important diagnostic. 4. Finally, make sure that you remove ALL other mods (except H.sie V16G1 patch) from your game before applying the Stiebler 4B patches. Test after the 4b patch is in place, and before you add any other mods. Better luck next time! Stiebler. __________________ NYGM Tonnage War Mod - More than a mod: it's an experience!

05-27-13, 06:16 AM	#4
BigWalleye Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: On the Eye-lond, mon! Posts: 1,987 Downloads: 465 Uploads: 0	Did you activate the 4GB fix? 'Cause if you did, and you only have 2GB, you're likely to have problems. Try turning it off.

05-27-13, 08:22 AM	#6
runio Watch Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kielce, Poland Posts: 29 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	One more thing, my original SH3.exe is a SF version (according to md5 sums provided by h.sie). Maybe this cause a problem?