How often do you save your game?

Redfoot · 09-06-06, 05:52 AM

Just wondering how often you guys save. I used to save frequently when I was new, as not to waste a huge amount of torpedoes. Now though I tend to not save at all unless I need to log off, and I stop playing a career after death.

Miss Behavin · 09-06-06, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Redfoot

Just wondering how often you guys save. I used to save frequently when I was new, as not to waste a huge amount of torpedoes. Now though I tend to not save at all unless I need to log off, and I stop playing a career after death.

"Ditto"

kiwi_2005 · 09-06-06, 06:22 AM

I save once during each patrol always after ive done the 24hr patrol grid.

CWorth · 09-06-06, 06:26 AM

I never use the save game..I start a patrol and I finish the patrol in one sitting.If I do have to walk away I simply pause the game and go do what I had to then come back and unpause and continue on.

There are to many bugs involved with saving in mid patrol in this game that I find it alot easier to simply never save.Cuts out on alot of problems that way.

That and real captains had no save game function to reload if they screwed up so I don't use it either.

HunterICX · 09-06-06, 06:40 AM

I only save in patrol when I,m forced to do.

mr chris · 09-06-06, 06:41 AM

I only save once during a patrol and that is only so i can use SH3 Gen. Top programe just can not go to war without it.

Eichenlaub · 09-06-06, 07:11 AM

I used to save a lot in my recently finished career. Of course, I got killed a lot...

Anyway, it is my intention to start playing GW when I but a new pc, at 100% realism and DID - save games will be used only when I have to leave the patrol for real life obligations. It'll be a tough learning school.

Kind regards,

Eichenlaub

Shahed · 09-06-06, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Redfoot

Just wondering how often you guys save. I used to save frequently when I was new, as not to waste a huge amount of torpedoes. Now though I tend to not save at all unless I need to log off, and I stop playing a career after death.

Ditto.

Except sometimes when I might have to rush out in a hurry, I save frequently.

In the beginning I used to save a lot more, lot more corrupted saves. More you save, more corrupt it gets.

enaceo · 09-06-06, 09:47 AM

Voted the first option.Don't really save to much - just when I really need to .

SteamWake · 09-06-06, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CWorth

I never use the save game..I start a patrol and I finish the patrol in one sitting.If I do have to walk away I simply pause the game and go do what I had to then come back and unpause and continue on.

There are to many bugs involved with saving in mid patrol in this game that I find it alot easier to simply never save.Cuts out on alot of problems that way.

That and real captains had no save game function to reload if they screwed up so I don't use it either.

Hrm so the only thing you use your computer for is Silent hunger :shrug:

Personally I have never had trouble with mid patrol save games and I have many of them due to the fact I can very rarely get an entire patrol in one sitting.

I do use a "unique" system of saves though. Basically Ill do a save then return to the game for a few moments then use the "save and exit" feature. That way if the latter should happen to be hosed I have something to fall back on.

To the OP.... just wondering what does saving often have to do with wasting torpedoes ? Unless your referring to hitting the enter button

Jimbuna · 09-06-06, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mr chris

I only save once during a patrol and that is only so i can use SH3 Gen. Top programe just can not go to war without it.

same here....but for 'calls of nature' I usually pause

joea · 09-06-06, 01:12 PM

Well I do save, but only because I am busy and those type IX patrols are impossibly long. I only save in mid ocean far if I haven't sighted anything or received a contact report.

Sailor Steve · 09-06-06, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

To the OP.... just wondering what does saving often have to do with wasting torpedoes ? Unless your referring to hitting the enter button

I'm just guessing, but I assume this refers to quitting and reloading if you miss. Keeps the score high.

I usually save once every game day. I keep a written log and imagine I'm making a report at the same time each day. I also save right after I hit a target, because from time to time my game crashes when a ship sinks (sound issues).

GT182 · 09-06-06, 02:47 PM

I save whenever I want.... ususally just before something grand is about to happpen..... like nailing that big fat juicy convoy that just appeared out of the fog. LOL Or supper, or whenever the Warden calls.

I do the written log too. Helps keep track of the good Grids to catch the enemy in.

If you do not try and install a mod during a patrol you shouldn't have problems saving anytime you want during a patrol, unless you have sound issues or some other problem not related to SHIII.

Only install mods while "In Base". Installing mods during a patrol will cause you to lose your campaign, unless you have it all backed up and safe.

SteamWake · 09-06-06, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I'm just guessing, but I assume this refers to quitting and reloading if you miss. Keeps the score high.

Yea I figued this out after I read the part in the poll about the 100K club

Bummer about your sound crashes steve. Wonder if I have that problem too I havent sunk anything in a long time :p

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09-06-06, 05:52 AM	#1
Redfoot Watch Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 29 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How often do you save your game? Just wondering how often you guys save. I used to save frequently when I was new, as not to waste a huge amount of torpedoes. Now though I tend to not save at all unless I need to log off, and I stop playing a career after death.

09-06-06, 06:22 AM	#3
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	I save once during each patrol always after ive done the 24hr patrol grid. __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

09-06-06, 06:40 AM	#5
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	I only save in patrol when I,m forced to do. __________________

09-06-06, 06:41 AM	#6
mr chris Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herefordshire, England Posts: 3,562 Downloads: 216 Uploads: 0	I only save once during a patrol and that is only so i can use SH3 Gen. Top programe just can not go to war without it. __________________

09-06-06, 06:26 AM	#4
CWorth Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gettysburg PA Posts: 845 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	I never use the save game..I start a patrol and I finish the patrol in one sitting.If I do have to walk away I simply pause the game and go do what I had to then come back and unpause and continue on. There are to many bugs involved with saving in mid patrol in this game that I find it alot easier to simply never save.Cuts out on alot of problems that way. That and real captains had no save game function to reload if they screwed up so I don't use it either.

09-06-06, 07:11 AM	#7
Eichenlaub Electrician's Mate Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nijmegen Posts: 132 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I used to save a lot in my recently finished career. Of course, I got killed a lot... Anyway, it is my intention to start playing GW when I but a new pc, at 100% realism and DID - save games will be used only when I have to leave the patrol for real life obligations. It'll be a tough learning school. Kind regards, Eichenlaub __________________ "Despite living in a country where soft-drugs, prostitution, gay-marriage and euthanasia are all legal, I've never felt any inclination towards any of them." When SHIV hits the scene, we should not fear the double D Geisha escort...we should welcome her...

09-06-06, 09:47 AM	#9
enaceo XO Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 401 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Voted the first option.Don't really save to much - just when I really need to . __________________ Came back after a long time ...ahoy mates!

09-06-06, 01:12 PM	#12
joea Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: At periscope depth in Lake Geneva Posts: 3,512 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Well I do save, but only because I am busy and those type IX patrols are impossibly long. I only save in mid ocean far if I haven't sighted anything or received a contact report.

09-06-06, 02:47 PM	#14
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	I save whenever I want.... ususally just before something grand is about to happpen..... like nailing that big fat juicy convoy that just appeared out of the fog. LOL Or supper, or whenever the Warden calls. I do the written log too. Helps keep track of the good Grids to catch the enemy in. If you do not try and install a mod during a patrol you shouldn't have problems saving anytime you want during a patrol, unless you have sound issues or some other problem not related to SHIII. Only install mods while "In Base". Installing mods during a patrol will cause you to lose your campaign, unless you have it all backed up and safe. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it. Last edited by GT182; 09-06-06 at 02:49 PM.