saves

karelznamy · 03-30-25, 09:43 AM

i am playing SH4 and for the last 2 patrols my last 2 saves will crash after loading and it pisses me off because it sets me 1 or 2 IRL hours back and im refusing replaying it again and again. is there a way on how to fix it or am i cooked ?

Herr Trigger · 04-02-25, 10:57 AM

Not knowing specific conditions at the point of you saving, it's hard to say. Generally though, avoid saving when Submerged, Near Land or Near Other Vessels.

Aktungbby · 04-02-25, 01:12 PM

karelznamy!

Baxder · 04-03-25, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Herr Trigger

Not knowing specific conditions at the point of you saving, it's hard to say. Generally though, avoid saving when Submerged, Near Land or Near Other Vessels.

So only when you're perfectly safe and don't need to save, lol.

propbeanie · 04-03-25, 09:01 PM

SH4 is more forgiving than SH3, but depending on the mod set and configuration, might not be far off the mark. Save every so often, but do not over-write previous Saves. Get into a routine like "Dpt1042001" or something, then the next Save would be "Dpt1042002" or some such, something that you can remember. Get five Saves, go back and Delete 002 and 004, or some such paradigm. Don't erase the first, don't erase the last, and keep at least one in the middle, just-in-case.

Baxder · 04-04-25, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by propbeanie

SH4 is more forgiving than SH3, but depending on the mod set and configuration, might not be far off the mark. Save every so often, but do not over-write previous Saves. Get into a routine like "Dpt1042001" or something, then the next Save would be "Dpt1042002" or some such, something that you can remember. Get five Saves, go back and Delete 002 and 004, or some such paradigm. Don't erase the first, don't erase the last, and keep at least one in the middle, just-in-case.

Yikes, ok.

KaleunMarco · 04-02-25, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by karelznamy

i am playing SH4 and for the last 2 patrols my last 2 saves will crash after loading and it pisses me off because it sets me 1 or 2 IRL hours back and im refusing replaying it again and again. is there a way on how to fix it or am i cooked ?

try rebooting which will clear up fragmented memory, which can cause all types of problems. if the saves are still corrupt, then that's that...you will need to start that mission over.

in addition to what Herr Trigger replied, there are many circumstances that could lead to corrupt save files. In no particular order:

are you using a large address utility, such as LAA? if not, think about implementing it. i believe it is still stored in the MODS forum.
are you alt-tabing to windows? it is strongly recommended that this not be done because it causes playing issues and THAT can lead to save file issues.
you don't list your mod-set. conflicting mods can cause unseen game issues which may not readily seen but can result in save file issues. are you using JSGME to manage your mods? if not, look for Jonesoft in the MODS forum.

i'm tired and it's been long day. if i think of any more reasons, i'll post them.

propbeanie · 04-03-25, 12:13 PM

... old mod data still in the Save folder? When you change the mod load-out, you should delete the Save folder data, or make a new one with MultiSH4 applet.

1Patriotofmany · 04-04-25, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by karelznamy

i am playing SH4 and for the last 2 patrols my last 2 saves will crash after loading and it pisses me off because it sets me 1 or 2 IRL hours back and im refusing replaying it again and again. is there a way on how to fix it or am i cooked ?

Unfortunately it happens with every mod or even vanilla. Then you're ^%&&%$ seems to me. I end up deleting the last few saves in the documents folder to keep going.

03-30-25, 09:43 AM	#1
karelznamy Cadet Join Date: Jan 2023 Posts: 1 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	saves i am playing SH4 and for the last 2 patrols my last 2 saves will crash after loading and it pisses me off because it sets me 1 or 2 IRL hours back and im refusing replaying it again and again. is there a way on how to fix it or am i cooked ?

04-02-25, 01:12 PM	#3
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04-03-25, 09:01 PM	#5
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,098 Downloads: 451 Uploads: 2	SH4 is more forgiving than SH3, but depending on the mod set and configuration, might not be far off the mark. Save every so often, but do not over-write previous Saves. Get into a routine like "Dpt1042001" or something, then the next Save would be "Dpt1042002" or some such, something that you can remember. Get five Saves, go back and Delete 002 and 004, or some such paradigm. Don't erase the first, don't erase the last, and keep at least one in the middle, just-in-case. __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

04-03-25, 12:13 PM	#8
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,098 Downloads: 451 Uploads: 2	... old mod data still in the Save folder? When you change the mod load-out, you should delete the Save folder data, or make a new one with MultiSH4 applet. __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

04-02-25, 10:57 AM	#2
Herr Trigger Electrician's Mate Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Landlocked inside M25, U.K. Posts: 135 Downloads: 211 Uploads: 0	Not knowing specific conditions at the point of you saving, it's hard to say. Generally though, avoid saving when Submerged, Near Land or Near Other Vessels.