SH3 Commander settings do not "take"

storm-petrel · 08-14-14, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BigWalleye

Aha! Another example of the fact that the Steam version does not behave in the same way as the publisher's version, which is what all other vendors sell. It isn't that the Steam version doesn't work, but it does seem to require different handling. Maybe check out Desertstriker's tutorials on YouTube that have detailed instructions for how to set up the Steam version for trouble-free performance.

Has anyone ever experienced this problem who doesn't use the Steam version?

Using a genuine CD version of SH3 / GWX I have encountered similar problems to those mentioned.

I always check the Commander 'automatic rollback' box ; and leave it as default. I have noticed on several occasions that some of the options and mods seem to work randomly.

For instance despite checking 'start patrol at sea' option in Commander, it does not always do this, and I'll have to begin from the harbour.

I have the 'all-weather guns' mod enabled (via JScones excellent add-on) but this again does not always work for some reason.

Ironically I have never encountered a problem when saving a game when submerged or near enemy shipping.

My laptop runs Windows 8 (hate it) and the other thing is it may take several attempts before I can load SH3, without a warning stating that the program has stopped working.

I have absolutely no idea as to what may be causing any of this...so I'm sorry that I cannot be of any help.

desirableroasted · 08-15-14, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by storm-petrel

Using a genuine CD version of SH3 / GWX I have encountered similar problems to those mentioned... [SNIP] I have absolutely no idea as to what may be causing any of this...so I'm sorry that I cannot be of any help.

No, I appreciate it Petrel... any insight helps!

Pisces · 08-15-14, 04:59 AM

Where is SH3 Commander installed? It too has a setting file (SH3Cmdr.ini) in it's root folder, and also a !BACKUP folder in it. If it is somewhere inside the Program Files folder than Windows might object to saving those settings and files there.

08-15-14, 04:59 AM	#3
Pisces Silent Hunter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: AN9771 Posts: 4,904 Downloads: 304 Uploads: 0	Where is SH3 Commander installed? It too has a setting file (SH3Cmdr.ini) in it's root folder, and also a !BACKUP folder in it. If it is somewhere inside the Program Files folder than Windows might object to saving those settings and files there.