Crash, patch and time compression (newbie)

Jethro13 · 01-19-07, 10:24 AM

Ok, here are a few questions from a new player :

1) Why does my game crash after reloading a saved game ? It brings me back to the desktop after 20 seconds or so, but starting a new game is no problem...any clue ? Does the patch 1.4 fix this ?

2) About the 1.4 patch, does it include every improvement from the previous patches or do I need to dw/load all of them ?

3) Is there any reason not to time compress when on your way to a patrol location ? Someone said it makes you miss enemy planes and such, any value to this ?

Thanks for the help.

Mooncatt · 01-19-07, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Jethro13

Ok, here are a few questions from a new player :

1) Why does my game crash after reloading a saved game ? It brings me back to the desktop after 20 seconds or so, but starting a new game is no problem...any clue ? Does the patch 1.4 fix this ?

2) About the 1.4 patch, does it include every improvement from the previous patches or do I need to dw/load all of them ?

3) Is there any reason not to time compress when on your way to a patrol location ? Someone said it makes you miss enemy planes and such, any value to this ?

Thanks for the help.

ok....
1. mine did this too until i got the patch so yes i think it will fix this ctd.

2. not sure

3. yes if you use time compress you will miss almost everything so try not to use a high tc stay low and you will catch most things. some peeps like to do a whole patrol on tc x1 but its your choice, although this will take a long time to complete a patrol you can effectivly sink more ships and its more realistic (some peeps hate tc x1 tho)
hope this helps
and happy hunting

bigboywooly · 01-19-07, 10:32 AM

You only need add the 1.4b patch
No need for the others

Any TC over 256 usually means you wil miss a lot of aircraft and shipping and that sometimes units will be spotted so late they are right on top of you

Welcome to Subsim and enjoy your stay

Abd_von_Mumit · 01-19-07, 10:47 AM

I see why my patrols are so long now. Recently I just lay myself down at 20 metres beneath the surface, switch engines off and wait for my prey at high compressions levels (to spare my fuel and not run to and fro like a mad rabbit).

Thanks. But is the 'spoiled' TC _equal_ and higher than 256, or equal and higher than 512?

bigboywooly · 01-19-07, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Abd_von_Mumit

I see why my patrols are so long now. Recently I just lay myself down at 20 metres beneath the surface, switch engines off and wait for my prey at high compressions levels (to spare my fuel and not run to and fro like a mad rabbit).

Thanks. But is the 'spoiled' TC _equal_ and higher than 256, or equal and higher than 512?

Best to keep below 256 for best results
You will still meet shipping at high TC just less of it

I use high TC across the atlantic or would take forver to get to the US but in areas I know there may be shipping I keep to 128 and 256

Abd_von_Mumit · 01-19-07, 10:55 AM

Is it bug, or saving the CPU feature, or a coded thing to let people, for example, get cross the ocean without spending out all of their ammo?

Captain Nemo · 01-19-07, 10:50 AM

From what I have read and asked previously about TC and aircraft spawning etc, anything greater than 128 TC will reduce the number of aircraft you encounter. I used to sail around at 256 TC and never really came across many aircraft, at 128 TC I have encountered plenty.

Nemo

Corrupt_File · 01-19-07, 10:31 AM

1) Theres times you shouldn't save. It's inherent bugs that ubi hasn't fixed. Some are:
- Don't save while submerged.
- Don't save while other boats are in your vicinity.
- Don't have near/in a harbour.

2) The 1.4b patch is cumulative. So no, just the 1.4b patch is sufficient.

3) Yes, there is validity for this. When you TC (say abouve 256x, but dependant on your system), the game will not spawn aircraft/ships as often as if you were at lower TC settings. Also, when you detect a ship, it will probably be much closer than if you had lower TC settings. This is esp important later in the war when enemy aircraft are everywhere.

danurve · 01-19-07, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Corrupt_File

1) Theres times you shouldn't save. It's inherent bugs that ubi hasn't fixed. Some are:
- Don't save while submerged.
- Don't save while other boats are in your vicinity.
- Don't have near/in a harbour.

2) The 1.4b patch is cumulative. So no, just the 1.4b patch is sufficient.

3) Yes, there is validity for this. When you TC (say abouve 256x, but dependant on your system), the game will not spawn aircraft/ships as often as if you were at lower TC settings. Also, when you detect a ship, it will probably be much closer than if you had lower TC settings. This is esp important later in the war when enemy aircraft are everywhere.

My friend, that information should be in the manual or some jazz.
Would have saved me the aggrivation of loosing 3 days of a saved patrol, D@mn it.
I had serious tonnage worked up, including 2 c3's a c2, a costal, a destroyer plus 1 aircraft. Now Im near a harbor with two merchants, one destroyer close by and I'm Submerged, but its late and I got work in the am. So I go to save and exit - right.
I've saved submerged before, but this time .. POW Blue screened even. Lost the whole patrol.

01-19-07, 10:24 AM	#1
Jethro13 Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Crash, patch and time compression (newbie) Ok, here are a few questions from a new player : 1) Why does my game crash after reloading a saved game ? It brings me back to the desktop after 20 seconds or so, but starting a new game is no problem...any clue ? Does the patch 1.4 fix this ? 2) About the 1.4 patch, does it include every improvement from the previous patches or do I need to dw/load all of them ? 3) Is there any reason not to time compress when on your way to a patrol location ? Someone said it makes you miss enemy planes and such, any value to this ? Thanks for the help.

01-19-07, 10:32 AM	#3
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	You only need add the 1.4b patch No need for the others Any TC over 256 usually means you wil miss a lot of aircraft and shipping and that sometimes units will be spotted so late they are right on top of you Welcome to Subsim and enjoy your stay __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41

01-19-07, 10:47 AM	#4
Abd_von_Mumit The Old Man Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warszawa, Polska Posts: 1,453 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 4	I see why my patrols are so long now. Recently I just lay myself down at 20 metres beneath the surface, switch engines off and wait for my prey at high compressions levels (to spare my fuel and not run to and fro like a mad rabbit). Thanks. But is the 'spoiled' TC _equal_ and higher than 256, or equal and higher than 512? __________________ Long, hard, wet and full of seamen. My precious. SH3+GWX+OLC — sunk x4, retired x2; SH5+TDW — still exploring My SH5 mods: EQuaTool - Elite Quality Map Tools, Patrol Routine Scripts, No Logo Intro Menu_Animation, Less Annoying Stopwatch Links: SH5 mods I use, FileFront, Manual plotting how-to

01-19-07, 10:55 AM	#6
Abd_von_Mumit The Old Man Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warszawa, Polska Posts: 1,453 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 4	Is it bug, or saving the CPU feature, or a coded thing to let people, for example, get cross the ocean without spending out all of their ammo? __________________ Long, hard, wet and full of seamen. My precious. SH3+GWX+OLC — sunk x4, retired x2; SH5+TDW — still exploring My SH5 mods: EQuaTool - Elite Quality Map Tools, Patrol Routine Scripts, No Logo Intro Menu_Animation, Less Annoying Stopwatch Links: SH5 mods I use, FileFront, Manual plotting how-to

01-19-07, 10:50 AM	#7
Captain Nemo Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London, England Posts: 1,144 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	From what I have read and asked previously about TC and aircraft spawning etc, anything greater than 128 TC will reduce the number of aircraft you encounter. I used to sail around at 256 TC and never really came across many aircraft, at 128 TC I have encountered plenty. Nemo

01-19-07, 10:31 AM	#8
Corrupt_File Sparky Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canada's Western Naval Fleet Posts: 157 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	1) Theres times you shouldn't save. It's inherent bugs that ubi hasn't fixed. Some are: - Don't save while submerged. - Don't save while other boats are in your vicinity. - Don't have near/in a harbour. 2) The 1.4b patch is cumulative. So no, just the 1.4b patch is sufficient. 3) Yes, there is validity for this. When you TC (say abouve 256x, but dependant on your system), the game will not spawn aircraft/ships as often as if you were at lower TC settings. Also, when you detect a ship, it will probably be much closer than if you had lower TC settings. This is esp important later in the war when enemy aircraft are everywhere.