GFO Mod Speed-Up Time Problem

CDRWilli · 12-05-09, 03:13 PM

Could anybody tell me if there is a fix for this problem. I loaded Webster's GFO with Real Environment #1 and RSRD with GFO patches in the order recommended.

The campaign game always starts great, but after an hour or so into the first patrol or second, the time acceleration freezes up at around 128-256. It will sometimes show it going higher but it is not functioning properly.

Also, sometimes the environmental effects get a kind of stop and go look.

Can anyone help - or else I will just abandon this experiment.

Thanks.

12-05-09, 08:36 PM

it might be your computer is limited, sh4 uses way way more then the specs say it does so try it without the Real Environments mod

i also "think" theres is a limit on how much time compression you can use with the Real Environments mod but i could be wrong about that.

CDRWilli · 12-06-09, 04:08 AM

Thanks Webster,
I'll try your suggestion. Maybe I need to defrag as well. I'm running several memory-intensive games, but I do have a pretty modern system.

vanjast · 12-07-09, 01:40 PM

I remember there was a similar problem with either the Real Environment or RSRD mod, where the graphics go funny after a high TC (time compression).

I think also in the gameplay settings config file you might have funny TC settings which slow down the graphics or what's displayed, so that the game engine can concentrate more on the necessities of 'high speed travel'.

Sebmono · 12-11-09, 10:19 AM

I have practically the same problem, except I'm using just GFO with nothing else installed. Game started fine but I'm trying to finish my 2nd patrol and I can't get time compression above 512, the game just crawls and becomes unresponsive like it's running on an old 486 or something.

I know it's not my specs; I have a 2.8 GHz Core 2 Quad, dual nvidia 9800 GTXs and 3 GBs of RAM. Just defragged last night and problem is still there, makes the game unplayable since it would take me hours to just get to home base on this patrol.

Any ideas?

Sebmono · 12-11-09, 11:07 AM

Also, not sure if it is related or not, but even though I haven't experienced any crashes midgame yet, every time I exit to Windows, whether from within patrol or from Main Menu, it gives me a crash notice upon exit.

Mayhaps related?

12-11-09, 05:14 PM

have you made sure youre running the latest 195 driver?

also check for overheating issues, that can bring frame rates way down

i have a single 512mb 8800gt and GFO runs on 8000 TC all the time with no problems for me and TC hasnt been reported as an issue before with GFO

Sebmono · 12-11-09, 07:03 PM

I am updated to latest drivers and have tried with both and only one of the vid cards enabled. It's not overheating, my temperature is fine and the problem only occurs when time accel is on. Each increment makes it choppier and choppier. It first becomes noticeable at 128 and the whole program becomes more and more unresponsive. I just tried waiting it out to port at 256 and it crashed on me after about 15 minutes.

Any idea what can be causing this?

Sebmono · 12-11-09, 07:04 PM

It's the Steam version if that makes any difference

Sebmono · 12-11-09, 09:04 PM

I tried starting up an earlier save and I run into the same problem halfway into patrol. It's the second patrol in a career, I'm patrolling the Luzon Strait and run into a giant task force. I sunk a carrier and 2 cruisers then ran away. I'm just trying to wait it out to meet the patrol requirement and it hits, can't go over 128 TC without huge issues. Everything before that works just peachy. What could be going on?

12-11-09, 09:17 PM

sounds like some sort of game corruption to me

first open the documents sh4 folder and copy or move your saved game folders to the desktop to try and save you saved games. the "richsavedgames" are the german saves and "savegames" are the american saved games.

do an uninstall of the game then delete all remaining files then reinstall the game and that should fix it.

after the reinstall open the sh4 folder on your desktop and move your save game folders back into where they go.

Sebmono · 12-12-09, 11:13 PM

Reinstalled and my save games were still FUBAR. But I started up a new career now and it seems to be all right for now so I'm gonna run with it.

Thank for the help!

12-12-09, 11:29 PM

yep, unfortunately i think your saved games are corrupted now and garbage so i hope you didnt loose too much there.

12-05-09, 03:13 PM	#1
CDRWilli Swabbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 6 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	GFO Mod Speed-Up Time Problem Could anybody tell me if there is a fix for this problem. I loaded Webster's GFO with Real Environment #1 and RSRD with GFO patches in the order recommended. The campaign game always starts great, but after an hour or so into the first patrol or second, the time acceleration freezes up at around 128-256. It will sometimes show it going higher but it is not functioning properly. Also, sometimes the environmental effects get a kind of stop and go look. Can anyone help - or else I will just abandon this experiment. Thanks.

12-05-09, 08:36 PM	#2
Webster Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	it might be your computer is limited, sh4 uses way way more then the specs say it does so try it without the Real Environments mod i also "think" theres is a limit on how much time compression you can use with the Real Environments mod but i could be wrong about that.

12-06-09, 04:08 AM	#3
CDRWilli Swabbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 6 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Thanks Webster, I'll try your suggestion. Maybe I need to defrag as well. I'm running several memory-intensive games, but I do have a pretty modern system.

12-07-09, 01:40 PM	#4
vanjast Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somewhere else now Posts: 1,736 Downloads: 825 Uploads: 4	I remember there was a similar problem with either the Real Environment or RSRD mod, where the graphics go funny after a high TC (time compression). I think also in the gameplay settings config file you might have funny TC settings which slow down the graphics or what's displayed, so that the game engine can concentrate more on the necessities of 'high speed travel'.

12-11-09, 10:19 AM	#5
Sebmono Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have practically the same problem, except I'm using just GFO with nothing else installed. Game started fine but I'm trying to finish my 2nd patrol and I can't get time compression above 512, the game just crawls and becomes unresponsive like it's running on an old 486 or something. I know it's not my specs; I have a 2.8 GHz Core 2 Quad, dual nvidia 9800 GTXs and 3 GBs of RAM. Just defragged last night and problem is still there, makes the game unplayable since it would take me hours to just get to home base on this patrol. Any ideas?

12-11-09, 11:07 AM	#6
Sebmono Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Also, not sure if it is related or not, but even though I haven't experienced any crashes midgame yet, every time I exit to Windows, whether from within patrol or from Main Menu, it gives me a crash notice upon exit. Mayhaps related?

12-11-09, 05:14 PM	#7
Webster Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	have you made sure youre running the latest 195 driver? also check for overheating issues, that can bring frame rates way down i have a single 512mb 8800gt and GFO runs on 8000 TC all the time with no problems for me and TC hasnt been reported as an issue before with GFO

12-11-09, 07:03 PM	#8
Sebmono Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I am updated to latest drivers and have tried with both and only one of the vid cards enabled. It's not overheating, my temperature is fine and the problem only occurs when time accel is on. Each increment makes it choppier and choppier. It first becomes noticeable at 128 and the whole program becomes more and more unresponsive. I just tried waiting it out to port at 256 and it crashed on me after about 15 minutes. Any idea what can be causing this?

12-11-09, 07:04 PM	#9
Sebmono Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It's the Steam version if that makes any difference

12-11-09, 09:04 PM	#10
Sebmono Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I tried starting up an earlier save and I run into the same problem halfway into patrol. It's the second patrol in a career, I'm patrolling the Luzon Strait and run into a giant task force. I sunk a carrier and 2 cruisers then ran away. I'm just trying to wait it out to meet the patrol requirement and it hits, can't go over 128 TC without huge issues. Everything before that works just peachy. What could be going on?

12-11-09, 09:17 PM	#11
Webster Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	sounds like some sort of game corruption to me first open the documents sh4 folder and copy or move your saved game folders to the desktop to try and save you saved games. the "richsavedgames" are the german saves and "savegames" are the american saved games. do an uninstall of the game then delete all remaining files then reinstall the game and that should fix it. after the reinstall open the sh4 folder on your desktop and move your save game folders back into where they go.

12-12-09, 11:13 PM	#12
Sebmono Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Reinstalled and my save games were still FUBAR. But I started up a new career now and it seems to be all right for now so I'm gonna run with it. Thank for the help!

12-12-09, 11:29 PM	#13
Webster Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	yep, unfortunately i think your saved games are corrupted now and garbage so i hope you didnt loose too much there.