"Cannot Comply!" error.

c13Garrison · 07-25-13, 05:13 PM

I'm at Brisbane, and can get no revolutions from the engines.

I went back to a previous save, re-ran the whole patrol, and was given the same "automatic anti-air platform" upgrade. I fitted out the boat again, same result.

I immediately re-docked in harbour, giving myself a "zero" for that patrol, re-fit the boat and when I was given new patrol orders had the same result.

I looked back in the forums and saw this error has happened before, and I have tried to 'change' some choices to avoid the glitch, but to no result.

Do we know what exactly causes this glitch? I don't mind starting all over, but I sure as heck don't want to play again if its just going to lock up after 5 patrols again.

BrucePartington · 07-25-13, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c13Garrison

I'm at Brisbane, and can get no revolutions from the engines.

I went back to a previous save, re-ran the whole patrol, and was given the same "automatic anti-air platform" upgrade. I fitted out the boat again, same result.

I immediately re-docked in harbour, giving myself a "zero" for that patrol, re-fit the boat and when I was given new patrol orders had the same result.

I looked back in the forums and saw this error has happened before, and I have tried to 'change' some choices to avoid the glitch, but to no result.

Do we know what exactly causes this glitch? I don't mind starting all over, but I sure as heck don't want to play again if its just going to lock up after 5 patrols again.

I remember someone mentioning upgrades and dates. And the problem was circumvented by spending a week or two more at sea before returning to port. Or something along these lines.
Did you try this?

in_vino_vomitus · 07-25-13, 07:15 PM

I remember that post - they'd been given the upgrade before it was historically due, so I think they reloaded the previous save and went on a grand tour before docking, which reportedly did the trick...

And this is the thread

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=167841

c13Garrison · 07-26-13, 01:43 AM

Ok, the short story is I got it going again, and indeed time seems to be the solution.

I went to my last save before docking in Brisbane, fortuitously just at Brisbane. I set off on the suggested 9 day pleasure cruise, then returned to Brisbane. It was October 29, so I decided to wait to dock until November 1 on the possibility that that might have been chosen as a key transition date. Imagine my surprise then when on October 30th I am informed that all S-18 class are instructed to redeploy to DUTCH HARBOR!! So, I went from one pole to almost the other in - oh, 3 weeks I suppose.

It was a noteworthy transit too- chanced upon a TF at night 100nm SE of Truk, and I stumbled into it with amazing luck. Perfect set-up, dive to 150 feet, rise to periscope as the last escort rolls over, and I see 2 Kongos & a Hiryu. I put 4 into the carrier at 1100 yards, it sank in 4 minutes.

Anyway, I re-based, and was able to go on another patrol. Sadly, that Brisbane glitch offered a lot of stuff. Not just equipment, but promotions. I must have made 12 guys Petty Officers before, but up in Dutch Harbor I could only promote 1 person, an Ensign to Lt JG.

Anyway (x2) it seems to be working now. That's an awful glitch though, it really makes you feel powerless. :\ I wish there was a fix, just in case it crops up again.

Thanks for the advice, it worked. Much appreciated.

raymond6751 · 07-26-13, 04:48 AM

Good to know.

I wonder if the equipment glitch was due to a mod you were using? Are you running any?

c13Garrison · 07-26-13, 01:18 PM

1_TriggerMaru_Overhaul_2-5
1_TMO_25_small_patch
RSRDC_TMO_V502
Fixed Zero Bomb Load RSRDC
LST_TMO_v2
RSRDC_V5xx_Patch1
Improved Stock Environment_v3_TMO&RFB
Submarine Hull Numbers
TDW_Ship_Plane_Fire_Damage_v1_3_SH4
Easier AI for TMO 2.5 by Orpheus

These are the mods I'm using, though I've been told its not the best order to have them installed in. If there was a rationale to indicate that the order of install was responsible, And if the 'cannot comply' recurred again, then I might strip them out and re-install them.

Bubblehead1980 · 07-26-13, 05:12 PM

This happened to me once, long ago.Think I just started another career, wasnt big on s boats anyway.Although, with some work i've done on the Aleutians campaign they are a lot more fun now days.

TorpX · 07-26-13, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c13Garrison

I set off on the suggested 9 day pleasure cruise, then returned to Brisbane. It was October 29, so I decided to wait to dock until November 1 on the possibility that that might have been chosen as a key transition date.

So we are all forwarned, what year did this occur?

c13Garrison · 07-26-13, 11:49 PM

1942. My guess is it stems from running unusually long patrols, and that the game says "X" refits happen at a certain time, and another part of the game isn't ready for it. That, or its just something with Brisbane as a base.

TorpX · 07-26-13, 11:54 PM

I was thinking it might have to do with the S-class being withdrawn from active service, or redeployed to the Aluetians, meaning the date is the critical factor.

07-25-13, 05:13 PM	#1
c13Garrison Ensign Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chicago-ish, USA Posts: 223 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	"Cannot Comply!" error. I'm at Brisbane, and can get no revolutions from the engines. I went back to a previous save, re-ran the whole patrol, and was given the same "automatic anti-air platform" upgrade. I fitted out the boat again, same result. I immediately re-docked in harbour, giving myself a "zero" for that patrol, re-fit the boat and when I was given new patrol orders had the same result. I looked back in the forums and saw this error has happened before, and I have tried to 'change' some choices to avoid the glitch, but to no result. Do we know what exactly causes this glitch? I don't mind starting all over, but I sure as heck don't want to play again if its just going to lock up after 5 patrols again.

07-25-13, 07:15 PM	#3
in_vino_vomitus XO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Preston, Lancs, UK Posts: 418 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	I remember that post - they'd been given the upgrade before it was historically due, so I think they reloaded the previous save and went on a grand tour before docking, which reportedly did the trick... And this is the thread http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=167841 __________________ Forget death - I'll take dishonour! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] TMO 2.5 1.5 Optical Targeting Correction 031312 for TMO 2.5 1.5 OTC Realistic Scopes for TMO TheDarkWraith_DC_Water_Disturbance_v2_0_SH4 Improved Stock environment v3_TMO&RFB TMO_Alt_engine-sounds TMO_Alternate_JS_Radar_performance TMO17_19_different_smoke

07-26-13, 04:48 AM	#5
raymond6751 Admirable Mike Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,338 Downloads: 421 Uploads: 0	Mods? Good to know. I wonder if the equipment glitch was due to a mod you were using? Are you running any? __________________ Game Designer: Close The Atlantic - World War Three https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/...orld-war-three

07-26-13, 01:43 AM	#4
c13Garrison Ensign Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chicago-ish, USA Posts: 223 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Ok, the short story is I got it going again, and indeed time seems to be the solution. I went to my last save before docking in Brisbane, fortuitously just at Brisbane. I set off on the suggested 9 day pleasure cruise, then returned to Brisbane. It was October 29, so I decided to wait to dock until November 1 on the possibility that that might have been chosen as a key transition date. Imagine my surprise then when on October 30th I am informed that all S-18 class are instructed to redeploy to DUTCH HARBOR!! So, I went from one pole to almost the other in - oh, 3 weeks I suppose. It was a noteworthy transit too- chanced upon a TF at night 100nm SE of Truk, and I stumbled into it with amazing luck. Perfect set-up, dive to 150 feet, rise to periscope as the last escort rolls over, and I see 2 Kongos & a Hiryu. I put 4 into the carrier at 1100 yards, it sank in 4 minutes. Anyway, I re-based, and was able to go on another patrol. Sadly, that Brisbane glitch offered a lot of stuff. Not just equipment, but promotions. I must have made 12 guys Petty Officers before, but up in Dutch Harbor I could only promote 1 person, an Ensign to Lt JG. Anyway (x2) it seems to be working now. That's an awful glitch though, it really makes you feel powerless. :\ I wish there was a fix, just in case it crops up again. Thanks for the advice, it worked. Much appreciated.

07-26-13, 01:18 PM	#6
c13Garrison Ensign Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chicago-ish, USA Posts: 223 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	1_TriggerMaru_Overhaul_2-5 1_TMO_25_small_patch RSRDC_TMO_V502 Fixed Zero Bomb Load RSRDC LST_TMO_v2 RSRDC_V5xx_Patch1 Improved Stock Environment_v3_TMO&RFB Submarine Hull Numbers TDW_Ship_Plane_Fire_Damage_v1_3_SH4 Easier AI for TMO 2.5 by Orpheus These are the mods I'm using, though I've been told its not the best order to have them installed in. If there was a rationale to indicate that the order of install was responsible, And if the 'cannot comply' recurred again, then I might strip them out and re-install them.

07-26-13, 05:12 PM	#7
Bubblehead1980 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 7,121 Downloads: 605 Uploads: 44	This happened to me once, long ago.Think I just started another career, wasnt big on s boats anyway.Although, with some work i've done on the Aleutians campaign they are a lot more fun now days.

07-26-13, 11:49 PM	#9
c13Garrison Ensign Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chicago-ish, USA Posts: 223 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	1942. My guess is it stems from running unusually long patrols, and that the game says "X" refits happen at a certain time, and another part of the game isn't ready for it. That, or its just something with Brisbane as a base.

07-26-13, 11:54 PM	#10
TorpX Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,975 Downloads: 153 Uploads: 11	I was thinking it might have to do with the S-class being withdrawn from active service, or redeployed to the Aluetians, meaning the date is the critical factor.