Why am I losing my saved games???

csstanl · 03-05-09, 01:18 AM

I have recently installed the GWX3 mod and twice now have lost my saved game.

The first time was on my first patrol and I was just about to attack a large convoy off the English coast but as it was already late I decided to save and continue the next day. Lo and behold when I flashed up SH3 my save game was gone - I thought it might be because I had saved my game whilst submerged and/or near many other ships.

Now today it has happened again, on my first patrol once again. This time (a new career) I was in the Med, on the surface and not another ship to be seen.

Is there a bug that don't know about? IF so, is there a fix? It's becoming quite frustrating.

A Very Super Market · 03-05-09, 01:25 AM

Might be vista screwing around with your files...

But it is a known bug.

csstanl · 03-05-09, 04:20 AM

I'm not running Windows Vista and I never had this problem with GWX 2.1. Is there a work around? Would it work if I copied my save game files after every session, just in case?

Jimbuna · 03-05-09, 10:23 AM

Go to your SH3 folder in C\MyDocs...locate your saved game eg 'Adolf' add the letter 'x' and load up your game....the saved game will now appear.

You can delete the 'x' at a later stage.

csstanl · 03-06-09, 01:15 AM

Thanks for the advice Jimbuna, it worked a treat.

I must offer my compliments to you and the GWX3 team also, your mod makes SH3 so much more than just a game.

Jimbuna · 03-06-09, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by csstanl

Thanks for the advice Jimbuna, it worked a treat.

I must offer my compliments to you and the GWX3 team also, your mod makes SH3 so much more than just a game.

Your welcome mate...and thanks for the kind words

BakaNi · 04-06-09, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Go to your SH3 folder in C\MyDocs...locate your saved game eg 'Adolf' add the letter 'x' and load up your game....the saved game will now appear.

You can delete the 'x' at a later stage.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

I was just about to *depth charge* my pc out the 3rd story window.

Now instead I can enjoy being hunted by the only polish destroyer in the atlantic on the first of september 1939, what are the odds!

Sharkley · 04-06-09, 09:35 AM

That is a great tip !!

I have yet to lose a saved game but knowing a "fix" is great !

Jimbuna · 04-06-09, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BakaNi

From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

I was just about to *depth charge* my pc out the 3rd story window.

Now instead I can enjoy being hunted by the only polish destroyer in the atlantic on the first of september 1939, what are the odds!

SINK EM ALL!!

03-05-09, 01:18 AM	#1
csstanl Swabbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Why am I losing my saved games??? I have recently installed the GWX3 mod and twice now have lost my saved game. The first time was on my first patrol and I was just about to attack a large convoy off the English coast but as it was already late I decided to save and continue the next day. Lo and behold when I flashed up SH3 my save game was gone - I thought it might be because I had saved my game whilst submerged and/or near many other ships. Now today it has happened again, on my first patrol once again. This time (a new career) I was in the Med, on the surface and not another ship to be seen. Is there a bug that don't know about? IF so, is there a fix? It's becoming quite frustrating.

03-05-09, 01:25 AM	#2
A Very Super Market The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Deep in the Wild Canadian suburbs. Posts: 1,468 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Might be vista screwing around with your files... But it is a known bug. __________________ The entire German garrison of Vanviken, right here in your thread!

03-05-09, 10:23 AM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Go to your SH3 folder in C\MyDocs...locate your saved game eg 'Adolf' add the letter 'x' and load up your game....the saved game will now appear. You can delete the 'x' at a later stage. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-06-09, 09:35 AM	#8
Sharkley Engineer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 216 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 0	That is a great tip !! I have yet to lose a saved game but knowing a "fix" is great ! __________________ Tonnage Wars http://www.comsubspac.com/ http://www.bts-mods.com/

03-05-09, 04:20 AM	#3
csstanl Swabbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	I'm not running Windows Vista and I never had this problem with GWX 2.1. Is there a work around? Would it work if I copied my save game files after every session, just in case?

03-06-09, 01:15 AM	#5
csstanl Swabbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the advice Jimbuna, it worked a treat. I must offer my compliments to you and the GWX3 team also, your mod makes SH3 so much more than just a game.