Will not load saved game

[RocketMan]

I am playing Episode 2, scenario 18 Chaos! with "auto save game each turn" enabled. However when I try to load any save after turn 002, the game hard locks and I have to use task manager to shut the game down. I have the files if you can tell me where to send them.

[matt3916]

I have the same situation. I have 35 save positions with Campaign 2, Scenario 18. I can load from the first four, 5 through 20 hang (I get the blue dot circling the yellow ball until I go to task manager and kill RFTS), 21 through 35 crash to desktop.

This looks to be the same as the problem that made the second campaign unplayable for me the last time I tried it in 2002 (although then I was able to get to scenario 20 until I experienced the inability to load a saved position).

Any or all saved positions available for e-mailing.

[RocketMan]

I also get a crash to desktop with the later saves in scenario 18.

[Erik Rutins]

Just to confirm - you are all running the latest v1.41 right?

If so, please e-mail save files with a copy of the description of problem to erikr@matrixgames.com. I will forward them to SSG to see if they can figure this out. Thanks.

Regards,

- Erik

[matt3916]

Erik -- Confirming running 1.41. E-mail en route to requested address with four save positions as attached files. Please let me know if you don't receive the mail or if the attachments are wonky.

[RocketMan]

Erik - I am also using 1.41. Saves are on the way.

[Erik Rutins]

I've forwarded all saves to SSG with descriptions and asked them for any ideas on the mouse reports as well. Thanks to those who sent in save files, much appreciated.

[RocketMan]

Erik - Any word on if there is going to be a resolution to this problem and if so when?

[Erik Rutins]

Yes, they've been focused on the Battles In Italy update which is releasing tonight and Alex has told me as of today they are focusing on RFTS, so it shouldn't be much longer.

[RocketMan]

Erik - Thanks for the info.

I am also sending you another save game that crashes to desktop. Random enormous map, 8 players (7 computer, 1 human) unlimited turns. All other settings on default.

[alexs]

Hi Rocketman,
I am looking at the problem right now. Will post back here when i find out more info. I can confirm that i get the hangs/crashes on this end, which is helpful.

Alex

[rekab]

When I played this scenario I thought it was one you could not save but had to play through with out a save, if you do that you the Return of the Outies loads OK?[&:]

--Bob

[RocketMan]

ORIGINAL: rekab

When I played this scenario I thought it was one you could not save but had to play through with out a save, if you do that you the Return of the Outies loads OK?[&:]

--Bob

I don't know for sure if the next scenario (19) will load OK, but I suspect it will. In the email Alex from SSG sent me he said the program had a problem wih the star destruction routine is scenario 18. He alse sent me a new scenario file that disabled the star desctruction in scenario 18 (but the messages still comes up), which allows you to reload saved games. If you would like the file, email me with your address.

Unfortunately, there is a seperate bug that keeps you from completing scenario 20.

[alexs]

Guys,
Im checking into this, but also trying to move home at the same time. Will get back to you when i am all hooked up at the new place.

Alex

[RocketMan]

Alex,

Good luck with the move. I have moved quite a few times in my life and I know it is not a lot of fun.

[rekab]

Hi Rocketman,

As I like all things RFTS please send me a copy of the file, I played though without saves as it was a short scenario.

Like you I get the desktop crash at the end of Turn 7 in the last scenario and am just waiting for the patch [8|]

--Bob

[RocketMan]

ORIGINAL: rekab

Hi Rocketman,

As I like all things RFTS please send me a copy of the file, I played though without saves as it was a short scenario.

Like you I get the desktop crash at the end of Turn 7 in the last scenario and am just waiting for the patch [8|]

--Bob

I need your email address to send the file.