Save issues CTD?

Abominable · 08-07-20, 05:13 AM

So, I have noticed that if I save and quit Sh3 when I'm near a convoy/enemy port, it often breaks the save when I try to load it later.

Example: I go off on patrol, find some ships, get setup to shoot them, save game, and then reload and the game crashes to desktop when I load the save. It just crashes right before it loads in.

It's not a problem when I'm around one ship.

it becomes a problem when I'm around 2+ ships.

If I save at sea with no ships in view/SO range I never have loading issues.

I normally don't have CTD's when playing the game, they are very very rare, I have just been having some when loading into the game when I was near convoys. Any ideas on how to fix this? It's a bit annoying to not be able to save when near a convoy and reliably be able to reload it later.

Pisces · 08-07-20, 05:20 AM

Your experiences are known issues with the game. I don't know if you are using GWX 3. But in their manual (in Documentation folder) there is a list of known issues and for the most part workarounds. The most notable are to be 50km away from land, port and other ships. A hydrophone check is the most certain way of noticing 'something is out there.'

Abominable · 08-07-20, 05:45 AM

Thanks. I had figured this was probably normal but I was just curious if there was any way of getting around it.

Sometimes I will save a game when I'm in a good position to take down tons of ships as long as i dont' **** it up, and then I end up missing all my shots so I'll try and savescum and then it's broken lmao :< Guess save scumming never pays!

Most of the time though it's because I am near a ship or just a little too close to land and it just craps out the save. Oh well.

thanks!

Jimbuna · 08-07-20, 06:45 AM

If you're not using GWX there is a link to the manual below.

https://www.mediafire.com/file/47o39s3idaaiej9/file

Abominable · 08-07-20, 06:04 PM

Yeah I'm using GWX. Just can't save near convoys I guess. No save scumming for me!

Jimbuna · 08-08-20, 04:38 AM

Prior to saving go to periscope depth, then stop engines, F2 and do a 360 degree hydrophone sweep (all in real time of course).

Kapt Z · 08-08-20, 11:30 AM

My biggest gripe with the game bar none.

You wander the open ocean for hours and just when you need to turn off the game you get a convoy!

Jimbuna · 08-08-20, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Prior to saving go to periscope depth, then stop engines, F2 and do a 360 degree hydrophone sweep (all in real time of course).

Forgot to mention you should then surface before saving

08-07-20, 05:13 AM	#1
Abominable Watch Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 24 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Save issues CTD? So, I have noticed that if I save and quit Sh3 when I'm near a convoy/enemy port, it often breaks the save when I try to load it later. Example: I go off on patrol, find some ships, get setup to shoot them, save game, and then reload and the game crashes to desktop when I load the save. It just crashes right before it loads in. It's not a problem when I'm around one ship. it becomes a problem when I'm around 2+ ships. If I save at sea with no ships in view/SO range I never have loading issues. I normally don't have CTD's when playing the game, they are very very rare, I have just been having some when loading into the game when I was near convoys. Any ideas on how to fix this? It's a bit annoying to not be able to save when near a convoy and reliably be able to reload it later.

08-07-20, 05:20 AM	#2
Pisces Silent Hunter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: AN9771 Posts: 4,892 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	Your experiences are known issues with the game. I don't know if you are using GWX 3. But in their manual (in Documentation folder) there is a list of known issues and for the most part workarounds. The most notable are to be 50km away from land, port and other ships. A hydrophone check is the most certain way of noticing 'something is out there.' __________________ My site downloads: https://ricojansen.nl/downloads

08-07-20, 06:45 AM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	If you're not using GWX there is a link to the manual below. https://www.mediafire.com/file/47o39s3idaaiej9/file __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

08-08-20, 04:38 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Prior to saving go to periscope depth, then stop engines, F2 and do a 360 degree hydrophone sweep (all in real time of course). __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

08-08-20, 11:30 AM	#7
Kapt Z Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ...somewhere in the swamps of Jersey. Posts: 906 Downloads: 153 Uploads: 0	My biggest gripe with the game bar none. You wander the open ocean for hours and just when you need to turn off the game you get a convoy! __________________ ...I fought in many guises, many names, but always me. Patton

08-07-20, 05:45 AM	#3
Abominable Watch Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 24 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Thanks. I had figured this was probably normal but I was just curious if there was any way of getting around it. Sometimes I will save a game when I'm in a good position to take down tons of ships as long as i dont' **** it up, and then I end up missing all my shots so I'll try and savescum and then it's broken lmao :< Guess save scumming never pays! Most of the time though it's because I am near a ship or just a little too close to land and it just craps out the save. Oh well. thanks!

08-07-20, 06:04 PM	#5
Abominable Watch Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 24 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Yeah I'm using GWX. Just can't save near convoys I guess. No save scumming for me!