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Hi all, I'm getting a load error failing to find a .dat file when downloading a PBEM game.

I tried to add more info here, but it refused to allow my post, I think it didn't like the numbers, so I'm going to type them out.

As the title describes I'm getting an error when I try to load the latest turn in my PBEM++ game.

Specifically, it goes through downloading, then upacking, then shows an error:

It couldn't find one-seven-four-one-three.dat.

My ChallengeID is One-seven-zero-one-nine.

Players Wilson + Goodenough
Axis turn, turn one-one-eight.
1939 World at War

Let me know if you want more info or files!

Hi Wilson,

Sorry to hear about the trouble.

Here is the missing DAT file, please download it from this link:
https://we.tl/t-XsV3EW68ON

Place it in your hidden PBEM data folder typically found here and this should resolve the issue for you:
\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\My Games\Strategic Command WWII - World at War\PBEM++\<matrixUsername>

Note this folder may be hidden on your system. Additionally, please replace <username> with your username on your computer and then the <matrixUsername> with your matrix user name.

You might have to manually type in the path to get to the AppData folder as this is the hidden folder. After that you should be able to navigate the rest.

Let me know if you still need help after this,
Hubert

Hi Hubert, thanks for the quick response!

That fixed it! I thought it might be a Steam update issue because it worked on my other computer, but I tried again this morning and got the same issue, until adding the .dat you provided.

Thanks for your time, and for this amazing series! Been keeping me and my dad entertained for well over 10 years now

Great to hear and that is a great story, love that you have found some joy from the game with your dad [:)]