SH5 Won't start (TWOS)

[vdr1981]

Originally Posted by C0NNERS

Just to confirm, the snapshot file I'm supposed to restore is located in TDW_GenericPatcher_v_1_0_168_0\Snapshots correct?

Thanks

Correct...

If so, then enable the "Disabled Uplay browser patch" and play the campaign if you are 100% sure that everything else is installed correctly.
Uplay is and OSI.exe are irelevant when it commes to TWoS. when you eventually reach individual campaign ending date, you can then use alternative method to continue your campaign (stated in FAQ and tips)...

P.S.
Win 10?

[C0NNERS]

Hi VDR

Win 7

OK so I'll disable Uplay and roll with TWoS that way. Just seems odd that everyone else can run with Uplay enabled. Ho hum.

Just for sake of thoroughness (and my sanity ) can you confirm that the attached image shows the patcher with Uplay "enabled?" (i.e. patch disabled.)

If so, that's the state in which the game doesn't work, so I will enable that patch, thus disabling Uplay, using the patcher.

Thanks guys!

[vdr1981]

Originally Posted by C0NNERS

Hi VDR

Win 7

OK so I'll disable Uplay and roll with TWoS that way. Just seems odd that everyone else can run with Uplay enabled. Ho hum.

Just for sake of thoroughness (and my sanity ) can you confirm that the attached image shows the patcher with Uplay "enabled?" (i.e. patch disabled.)

If so, that's the state in which the game doesn't work, so I will enable that patch, thus disabling Uplay, using the patcher.

Thanks guys!

Confirmed...

Your issue is really strange indeed but if everything else work OK, start new campaign (It doesn't cost any money to try, does it? )

[C0NNERS]

Thanks Vecko!

One last question (I'm worse than Columbo!)

Am I supposed to restore the snapshot file that comes with the latest TWoS patch (currently 13?)

So Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5\MODS\The Wolves of Steel 1.04 - Patch 13\TDW_GenericPatcher_v_1_0_168_0\Snapshots

Many thanks!

[vdr1981]

Originally Posted by C0NNERS

Thanks Vecko!

One last question (I'm worse than Columbo!)

Am I supposed to restore the snapshot file that comes with the latest TWoS patch (currently 13?)

So Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5\MODS\The Wolves of Steel 1.04 - Patch 13\TDW_GenericPatcher_v_1_0_168_0\Snapshots

Many thanks!

It wont hurt to do so but keep in mind that in latest snapshot "Disable Uplay browser" patch is DISABLED, so you'll need to enable it again (because of your unusual issue)...

[C0NNERS]

Update:

• It turns out that I can only use a single specific cfg restore file.
• If I try to use any others, or make even a single change to the file that works, the game refuses to launch.
• FYI - the cfg file that works is the one bundled in the TDW_GenericPatcher_v_1_0_168_0 folder (in the root of the TWoS Megamod) - NOT those buried within the MODS folder.

Its a tad annoying as I'd really like to change the map marker colours, but if I try to tweak even a single value it won't work.

Its like the exe is getting corrupted when I change values fom the stock cfg file - weird.

When I change values, all I have to do is hit File->Close->File-> Exit right? I don't need to backup or save the snapshot then restore before closing GFP do I?

I may download the standalone version of the GFP tomorrow, just to see if that makes any difference.

Thanks