Save Game Issue...

CaptainHaplo · 04-08-07, 11:57 AM

Thanks Jimbuna.

I have rebuilt the pc from the ground up (do it about once a yr whether it needs it or not) - install stock sh3, patch to1.4 and then GWX 1.02 (dont know why I thought it was 1.03 - oops) with update. I am running SH3 Commander with the gwx addon files - but since I only have one install of sh3 - I cant see adding another. This cant be mod related as I have had the problem way back when 1.2 was the patch to have in stock sh3 - and was never running mods at the time.

I tried renaming the .sav file - copying it out, rebooting and moving it back in (both renamed and not renamed back to the original) - no joy. But - it was worth a try and I appreciate the help. Should I rename all the files under that save - or just the .sav file itself? I know some are things like the map file, crew file, etc.

I think what I may end up doing if there isnt an answer out there is trying a bit by bit file compare on the contents of a hosed sh3 folder and the backups snapshot I normally take prior to exiting if I can get one that works to recreate this. Maybe that will find what is changing and making these games disappear. May also try the savegame folder on another pc and see if it reads it there - that will let me know something is corrupt in the install I have - thanks for pointing me toward that. I will post my results as I can. Any additional input out there? Thanks!!!

Captain Haplo

Jimbuna · 04-08-07, 12:38 PM

Did you install the SH3Cfg4SH3Cmdr file ? :hmm:

CaptainHaplo · 04-08-07, 01:11 PM

GWX102Cfg4SH3Cmdr.zip - 4 files for SH3Commander - yep they are installed!

Jimbuna · 04-08-07, 01:27 PM

Then all I can suggest is you carry out the procedure exactly as I've set it out in post #4....but this time install v1.03 (everything you need is contained within my sig)

CaptainHaplo · 04-08-07, 05:43 PM

Doing so now - thanks mate! One item I caught that could be a culprit. I have always kept a copy of my sh3 folder on a backup drive so I didnt "lose" anything - will try totally clean, as well as on another pc and see what happens. Thanks again!
Captain Haplo

Jimbuna · 04-09-07, 06:44 AM

Your welcome and good luck

04-08-07, 12:38 PM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Did you install the SH3Cfg4SH3Cmdr file ? :hmm: __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-09-07, 06:44 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Your welcome and good luck __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-08-07, 11:57 AM	#1
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Thanks Jimbuna. I have rebuilt the pc from the ground up (do it about once a yr whether it needs it or not) - install stock sh3, patch to1.4 and then GWX 1.02 (dont know why I thought it was 1.03 - oops) with update. I am running SH3 Commander with the gwx addon files - but since I only have one install of sh3 - I cant see adding another. This cant be mod related as I have had the problem way back when 1.2 was the patch to have in stock sh3 - and was never running mods at the time. I tried renaming the .sav file - copying it out, rebooting and moving it back in (both renamed and not renamed back to the original) - no joy. But - it was worth a try and I appreciate the help. Should I rename all the files under that save - or just the .sav file itself? I know some are things like the map file, crew file, etc. I think what I may end up doing if there isnt an answer out there is trying a bit by bit file compare on the contents of a hosed sh3 folder and the backups snapshot I normally take prior to exiting if I can get one that works to recreate this. Maybe that will find what is changing and making these games disappear. May also try the savegame folder on another pc and see if it reads it there - that will let me know something is corrupt in the install I have - thanks for pointing me toward that. I will post my results as I can. Any additional input out there? Thanks!!! Captain Haplo

04-08-07, 01:11 PM	#3
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	GWX102Cfg4SH3Cmdr.zip - 4 files for SH3Commander - yep they are installed!

04-08-07, 01:27 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Then all I can suggest is you carry out the procedure exactly as I've set it out in post #4....but this time install v1.03 (everything you need is contained within my sig) __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-08-07, 05:43 PM	#5
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Doing so now - thanks mate! One item I caught that could be a culprit. I have always kept a copy of my sh3 folder on a backup drive so I didnt "lose" anything - will try totally clean, as well as on another pc and see what happens. Thanks again! Captain Haplo