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1.62 running CHS 1.02 extended map. (No problems in PMB with 1.6 and CHS 1.01).

I had CHS 1.01 and played a few turns of 1.01 by PBM with success until my opponent quite to wait for 1.02. I followed the instructions that came with the first CH1.02 path for users that already had 1.01 installed. It changed only the OOB file but nothing else I presume. However there is (I think) a 1.02 installer for users that do not already have CHS on their computers. I think it includes the OOB and perhaps new artwork as well. Anybody upgrading from CHS 1.01 to 1.02 do anything different than I did.

My opponent is 1.62 and did an upgrade direclty to CHS 1.02. He cannot even generate a combat report. We are out of sync, and I also get no combat report from him, nor can I generate one.

Please help with ideas.

I believe you always run a risk when trying to upgrade in the middle of an existing game.Under normal circumstances, some upgrades may be done, but the risk increases when involving more than one CPU, especially when the units are different brands of computer.
Years ago when IBM had the only so-called PC, all other brands (called clones in those days) had to alter their computers in "some" way, rather than copy IBM exactly.This was back when games labelled as "PC COMPATIBLE"(PC referring to IBM).
For this reason, some "clones" were not as compatible as other "clones".It has to do with exactly how all these other computers interact with the programs and each other.....
Nowadays, these "clones" are pretty much compatible, but not always.
Suggest a fresh restart if both of you have confirmed you are playing the same versions

This was not an existing game. It was a fresh restart. Upgrades and installs first. Then game started. We are only on about 12/9/41.

ORIGINAL: joliverlay

This was not an existing game. It was a fresh restart. Upgrades and installs first. Then game started. We are only on about 12/9/41.

I have no idea why installing CHS would affect combat reports. It is only artwork and scenario files (and the mod switcher which moves those files around if you use it). The only thing that I can think of is that it is an unfortunate coincidence. The combat reply problems usually seem to occur after loading a game patch. So I can't provide any suggestions, other that a game uninstall-reinstall.

Andrew

It happens sometimes when you play Japan and Allies at the same time. I always keep separate Allied and Japan PBEMs (different game folders).

Sync problems are a game issue in general, not simply something that can be blamed on the poor modders.

Oh yeah, happens all the time in vanilla WitP and CHS.