War Ace Campaign 4.1

[kakemann]

Originally Posted by robbythesub

I suggest you try another install, outside of program files if using vista, and then view the museum before going further.

Thanks for the fast reply.

You mean installing the game to another folder... Like c:\WAC? not being in the program files folder at all?

I wonder if it will be better not to use JSGME and just copy the files directly over a stock 1.4 patched SH3.
Wonder if there will be a lesser chance for a corrupted install. What do you think Hansolo and robbythesub?

I must add that I browsed through the museum and when clicking on the IXC sub it crashed, but when I immediately started SH3 again and entered the museum to click on the IXC sub again it didn't crash, so I just don't understand what is wrong.

By the way...
Will this Campaign maybe act more reliable or faster if I add another gig of RAM (or 2) I already have 2GB now

[robbythesub]

Hi again

Yes 3gb RAM is definately better and mine ran much better when I upgraded from 2 to 3GB, in fact I am about to go to 4gb.
It is much safer to load as c/SH3/WAC if using vista since the programme files area of the drive invokes the vista safety and permissions system which can affect the reading of certain files and cause crashes.
The IX sub was my problem too, crashing in the museum and also when trying to use a IX in the game (when I tried a VIIB or C it was ok).
I think for some reason that this one gets either corrupted or missed on the install sometimes.
As for manual install, I asked hansolo about this point, and he advised me against it as it is very easy to miss critical files, but I would imagine that if you know your stuff with files etc, it may be the safest and best way.
My system on which it plays really well now is vista 32, 3GB RAM, nvidea 7900GS and 2.4 GZ twin core processor.
Also, is WAC the only version of SH3 you are using?
If so, fine but if not I assume that you are using multish3 for save game files?
WAC will crash if you have another variant of the game without multish3.
Anyway, let me know how you get on- the effort is well worth it as WAC is truly amazing in my opinion.
If I had a ctisicism it would be the frequency that one meets the catham troopship and another (the same each time).

[HanSolo78]

For Vista use 3GB Ram, for Xp 2GB is enough!

For faster loading overclock your CPU or get more RAM.

[shegeek72]

Anyone know if there's a multi-core setting in the config file or one that can be added? I'm running a quad core and and getting some graphic anomalies: freezing when trying to quit and my desktop wallpaper is gone. Had a similar problem in Fallout 3 which was fixed after adding a multi-core line to the ini file limiting the cores used. Or perhaps there's another cause?

Also, my sonar and radio men have gone AWOL! They aren't at their stations even though their stations are manned in the crew screen. I'm in the beginning of a new WAC campaign in 1942 with a VIIC.

Forgot to mention I'm running Vista 32-bit.

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[Graf Paper]

SH3 was developed for and intended to run on systems with single-core processors.

For 64-bit systems with Vista, set SH3.exe to run with affinity on Core 0, especially if you're using quad-core or better. This forces SH3 to "think" it is running on a single-core system and properly use threading.

This can help prevent many crashes and CTDs for SH3 with Vista.

Aside from that, my only other advice is not to "downgrade" your system to Vista if you're already using XP.

[HanSolo78]

Some news from our side...

Some feedback had come to our ears!
Because the trees of the farms had graphical glitches in some point of views, I
made some new ones:









Also in Kiel there is a new monument in the works:



Viele Grüße
Han

[robbythesub]

Hi Graf Paper

Does your advice on twin core systems apply to vista 32 bit too?

I keep getting CTD continually on this version of the game and am running vista 32 bit with dual core processors.

If so, could you tell me how to change these settings?

Thanks

[shegeek72]

Originally Posted by Graf Paper

SH3 was developed for and intended to run on systems with single-core processors.

For 64-bit systems with Vista, set SH3.exe to run with affinity on Core 0, especially if you're using quad-core or better.

What's better then a quad-core, except perhaps dual quads? I didn't think the 8-core procs were commercially available yet.

This forces SH3 to "think" it is running on a single-core system and properly use threading.

This can help prevent many crashes and CTDs for SH3 with Vista.

How does one set an exe file to run with affinity to core 0? I thought it needed to be set in the games ini/config file.

Aside from that, my only other advice is not to "downgrade" your system to Vista if you're already using XP.

Did you mean downgrade to XP?
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[HanSolo78]

Some guessing... do you know this location?


By kaptain78

[robbythesub]

Hello Han

Is it near the memorial in Kiel?

[Jimbuna]

It looks like something I've visited so many times in GWX...the Moltenort U-boat Memorial.

[HanSolo78]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

It looks like something I've visited so many times in GWX...the Moltenort U-boat Memorial.

We´ve got a winner

Hehe.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by HanSolo78

We´ve got a winner

Hehe.

I'd really like to visit there one day

[robbythesub]

Thats where I meant, so can we be joint winners please!!?

I too would like to go there too for sure.

Cheers

[HanSolo78]

Originally Posted by robbythesub

Thats where I meant, so can we be joint winners please!!?

I too would like to go there too for sure.

Cheers

Yes, yo´re a winner too

@Jim

I haven´t been there too and I lived over 20 years in germany
Ok, not that much in the north but a friend and team member of WAC lives there.
Maybe someday we will meet each other.


BTW. want to see the whole memorial?