saved game fails to load

[demonterico]

I missed that part. I'll call him right now.

[demonterico]

No answer.

[Nomad]

Still no answer? [:)]

[demonterico]

Nothing yet.

[Nomad]

OK, i have recieved two copies of the game file, one from each and both files load properly with no error messages on any kind. [&:] It would seem that your opponents computer has a serious problem.

[rogueusmc]

serious problem?!?!?!...oh yeah, the game won't load...it's just a game...[:D]

[demonterico]

Nomad,

Thanks for your help. Every new piece of information we get helps move us closer to resolving this problem. My guess is that the next step would be to reinstall the game and patches. Any other suggestions out there?

Dave

[Nomad]

Make sure it is done with the AntiVirus turned off.

[Nomad]

Did you two ever fix this problem? [8|]

[demonterico]

Hi Nomad,

Unfortunately no. Right now I'm waiting for my friend to figure things out on his end. Best as I can tell the problem is at his place. I've been sidetracked this week (studying for a final) so I haven't tried contacting him lately. I appreciate all the help everyone has provided so far and intend to let everyone know how this concludes. Unfortunately, due to circumstances it could take some time to get this resolved.

Dave

[Feinder]

FWIW, LtFightr and I are having the same problem.

I have a send from him, that gets this error. All fire-wall and anti-virus software is shut down. He resent, and I re-DL'd the file. No funky attributes on the file. Stil won't load.

I have another game, with a send -TO- him, that he gets the fails to load error on his side. Again, no fire-wall and anti-virus on my side. I -did- load correctly on -MY- side (when I tried loading it, it asked for his password, so file is ok on my side). I resent to him, but again, no joy on his side.

-F-

[demonterico]

Just an update. I spoke with my friend last weekend a couple of times, he had several ideas to try, including a complete reinstall of the game and patches, and the problem persisted. I think that left him feeling a bit frustrated. I suggested that he try getting a file from another person to see if that would load, but I don't know if he has tried that yet.

[Feinder]

If all else fails, you can re-do your moves, starting with the last good file (you probably have a previous file in your inbox or sent folder, I always forget to clean these out).

-F-

[demonterico]

No unfortunately we're just starting this game its the first move.

[Feinder]

First turn moves. Ouch. That sucks.

Nothing else to say about that.

-F-

[TulliusDetritus]

This is very weird. A curse? A voodoo spell for revenge? Any caribbean enemy in your neighbourhood? [8D] Well, at least that was not the first turn of the big monster scenario [:)]

[armorthe]

[&:] Sorry to be so long in responding. Dave and I have been working on this for a couple of more weeks, when we can. Still no luck getting his file to load into my game. I have completely reinstalled WitP, along with all of the patches, (we are both operating with 1.60). Is NOMAD saying that i should disable all anti virus software before reinstalling the game? I have already disabled all anti virus software while downloading dave's files to my game "saves" folder. no luck there. I can certainly reload the entire game, plus patches, again, with my anti virus software disabled, if you think that is the problem.
Dave and I are wondering if my game would accept a file sent from somebody else. Could anybody send me a file of a game as the japanese. Just move an airplane, or something, and advance it to the allied turn. This would narrow it further down, to my computer, my game, or whatever, if the neutral game file fails to load. My e-mail address is "rmorr3army@aol.com".
I can play the game against the AI no problem. I can load my saves against the computer no problem. I have run diagnostics on my system several times with no problems found. I am running a top of the line Dell, 6 months old, and there are no other operating problems with everything else that I do with this computer. The only thing this system will not do is load a saved, PBEM WitP file. Dave and I will not give up on this. Success is the only acceptable outcome.
We very much appreciate NOMAD's, and everyone else's expertise, and assistance.

Very Sincerely Your's, Ralph [8|]

[Nomad]

YES, disable your AV before you installing. I will send you a file in a few mins.

Two game files sent, let me know if either will work.

[armorthe]

[:(] Thanks for sending the files Nomad. both refused to load with the same "failed to load file" message as I have been getting with Dave's. At this stage, I am not too surprised. What ever is wrong seems to be on my end. I will completely reboot the game, and patches, again, with anti-virus off before I even start.
What about firewalls or spyware? I have 3 firewalls. Windows, AOL regular, and an advanced AOL firewall that I pay $3.99 a month for. I do not think that spyware is a problem. My firewalls did not prevent me sending Dave's file to you successfully.
Anyway, I will report back after the new reload attempt with the results. Regard's, Ralph

[Nomad]

I sent you an email with a file called enditall. Use it, it really works, I use it every time I am installing a program and it
really cures problems. Note that I had to name it enditall.txt to get it through my gmail filter so you will have to rename it enditall.exe. Good luck