Silent Hunter 4 Saves Keep Corrupting

propbeanie · 09-01-19, 06:48 AM

Run JSGME and use the "Tasks..." link, then "Export activated mod list to --->" and "Clipboard", then paste those results in your next post so that folks can see your mod list.

The thing with activating mods is that you cannot use a past save, if that's what you're doing. In fact, you should delete the Save folder and its contents prior to playing a major, newly activated mod, to be certain the game pulls in the new data. The game runs off of the data in the Save folder, whether you've saved a game or not, but does not replace files in the folder if they have the same name, so a Save made in stock oftentimes is not compatible with loading into a (as an example) Webster's GFO enabled game, because of the changes in some settings. The folder is "C:\Users \UserName \Documents \SH4", with UserName as your log-in, and Documents could be any one of several Windows derivatives...

MichaelFrazzy · 09-01-19, 07:12 AM

I have not changed any mods at all since starting to play. Every game I have played has been with the same bundle of mods. Here they are for reference though. Thanks!

Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157
[C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 4\Silent Hunter 4 Gold Edition\MODS]

1 Game Fixes Only Mod v1.1
10 Eye Patch for Stock
11 Pacific Sound Mod
12 Stop The Shouting
13 sobers compass mod_version color
14 3000 Yard Bearing Tool (1920x)
15 Magnified Hud Dials for v1.5_Large
16 Webster's Eliminate Floating Plankton
17 Remove grain effect
2 MaxOptics IV for GFO 1.1
3 Real Environment mod install
4 GFO Patch for Real Env
5 Webster's No Crew Fatigue
6 Bigger Better Protractors
7 Extra Allied naval bases for Stock SH4 + UBM v3.0
8 Webster's Upgraded Deck Gun v1
8 Webster's Upgraded Deck Gun v2
9 Webster's New sonar view for v1.5

Aktungbby · 09-01-19, 09:49 AM

MichaelFrazzy!

MichaelFrazzy · 09-01-19, 02:48 PM

Thanks! I'm excited to dig deeper into the game once I get this sorted out. Is deleting all of my saves and starting again enough? Last time I didn't delete the first batch of corrupted saves before starting again. Or is there a mod incompatibility or something else I should look into? I appreciate the help guys.

Also... is it recommended to not only run the SH4 exe every time, but to also run it as an administrator every time as well? Not just for troubleshooting?

jimmbbo · 09-01-19, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MichaelFrazzy

Thanks! I'm excited to dig deeper into the game once I get this sorted out. Is deleting all of my saves and starting again enough? Last time I didn't delete the first batch of corrupted saves before starting again. Or is there a mod incompatibility or something else I should look into? I appreciate the help guys.

FWIW a while back, when I had similar crashing problems, clearing all old saved games solved the situation and it's been stable ever since...

MichaelFrazzy · 09-01-19, 06:27 PM

Thank you! I just wanted to make sure there are no extra steps I need to take. A shame all the careers are gone but as long as I can restart without another crash that's good enough for me right now. Have a nice Labor Day everyone.

propbeanie · 09-01-19, 06:48 PM

You might also read through Webster's documentation for his GFO mod, because some of what you have in the mod list is already in the GFO mod, and you can drop them. If you are using THEBERBSTER's package, then he has them numbered in order of application. You do have to be careful of the order of additional mods you might put in, and try to find if they are compatible with the rest. Put the Bigger Better Protractors in last.

MichaelFrazzy · 09-01-19, 06:48 PM

Actually one last quick question if you don't mind. Do you run the .exe as an administrator every time? Or is making sure you click the actual sh4.exe instead of going through Uplay enough?

09-01-19, 06:48 AM	#1
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,114 Downloads: 451 Uploads: 2	Run JSGME and use the "Tasks..." link, then "Export activated mod list to --->" and "Clipboard", then paste those results in your next post so that folks can see your mod list. The thing with activating mods is that you cannot use a past save, if that's what you're doing. In fact, you should delete the Save folder and its contents prior to playing a major, newly activated mod, to be certain the game pulls in the new data. The game runs off of the data in the Save folder, whether you've saved a game or not, but does not replace files in the folder if they have the same name, so a Save made in stock oftentimes is not compatible with loading into a (as an example) Webster's GFO enabled game, because of the changes in some settings. The folder is "C:\Users \UserName \Documents \SH4", with UserName as your log-in, and Documents could be any one of several Windows derivatives... __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

09-01-19, 09:49 AM	#3
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 30,066 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	welcome aboard! MichaelFrazzy! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

09-01-19, 06:48 PM	#7
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,114 Downloads: 451 Uploads: 2	You might also read through Webster's documentation for his GFO mod, because some of what you have in the mod list is already in the GFO mod, and you can drop them. If you are using THEBERBSTER's package, then he has them numbered in order of application. You do have to be careful of the order of additional mods you might put in, and try to find if they are compatible with the rest. Put the Bigger Better Protractors in last. __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

09-01-19, 07:12 AM	#2
MichaelFrazzy Swabbie Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Pittsburgh - Nashville Posts: 9 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I have not changed any mods at all since starting to play. Every game I have played has been with the same bundle of mods. Here they are for reference though. Thanks! Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157 [C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 4\Silent Hunter 4 Gold Edition\MODS] 1 Game Fixes Only Mod v1.1 10 Eye Patch for Stock 11 Pacific Sound Mod 12 Stop The Shouting 13 sobers compass mod_version color 14 3000 Yard Bearing Tool (1920x) 15 Magnified Hud Dials for v1.5_Large 16 Webster's Eliminate Floating Plankton 17 Remove grain effect 2 MaxOptics IV for GFO 1.1 3 Real Environment mod install 4 GFO Patch for Real Env 5 Webster's No Crew Fatigue 6 Bigger Better Protractors 7 Extra Allied naval bases for Stock SH4 + UBM v3.0 8 Webster's Upgraded Deck Gun v1 8 Webster's Upgraded Deck Gun v2 9 Webster's New sonar view for v1.5

09-01-19, 02:48 PM	#4
MichaelFrazzy Swabbie Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Pittsburgh - Nashville Posts: 9 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Thanks! I'm excited to dig deeper into the game once I get this sorted out. Is deleting all of my saves and starting again enough? Last time I didn't delete the first batch of corrupted saves before starting again. Or is there a mod incompatibility or something else I should look into? I appreciate the help guys. Also... is it recommended to not only run the SH4 exe every time, but to also run it as an administrator every time as well? Not just for troubleshooting?

09-01-19, 06:27 PM	#6
MichaelFrazzy Swabbie Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Pittsburgh - Nashville Posts: 9 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Thank you! I just wanted to make sure there are no extra steps I need to take. A shame all the careers are gone but as long as I can restart without another crash that's good enough for me right now. Have a nice Labor Day everyone.