dwringer 45 Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) Hello, I encountered a crash today that seems to occur no matter what addons (or none) I have loaded on the South Asia map. I'm not sure what exactly is causing it, because it appears when I face an empty region of the map from within a specific range of distances. How I can produce the crash: Set player at 0583 0569, face West, and zoom in, or set player at 0563 0568, face East, and zoom in, or set player at 0574 0575, face South, and zoom in, or set player at 0572 0558, face North, and zoom in. These form something approximating four points of a diamond about 2km wide. Facing the center of the diamond, and then zooming, triggers the freeze. Much of the audio cuts out, but I can continue to hear background ambience like birds and insencts. Oddly enough, when I place the player at the CENTER of this diamond, facing any direction, zoomed or not, no crash occurs. Can anyone else confirm this? I have attempted twice to validate files on Steam, but I don't have the utmost confidence in its thoroughness. EDIT: Have reinstalled almost all files for the game; updated video drivers, stress tested, tried changing view distances, etc. Still no change . . . this is a really strange crash, I feel like it's related to the terrain mesh or a LOD of something like a unique rock in the area (seems less likely since I don't think there are any unique rocks...). Also, reinstalling the game's data files would presumably fix it if that were the error. I really want to know if anyone else can reproduce this. Place a character at any of the grid squares above, bring up the compass, hold down the right mouse button to zoom and start turning around until the game freezes. For me it is like clockwork, with the same specific range of headings for each location I try from. It only happens within a specific minimum and maximum radius from a certain point, the exact location of which I can only guess at as being slightly west of the gas station near the first grid coordinates listed above. Anyone? I guess I'll find a way to submit a ticket, but I wanted to make sure it's not a problem on my end first. It's such a specific trigger that I'd be surprised if many people ever encountered it by chance. I only did because I was drawn to that gas station as a possible setting for infantry operations. Edited September 27, 2012 by dwringer minor clarification Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.kju 3244 Posted October 9, 2012 No crash here please post a) rpt file b) simple demo mission c) screenshot or better simple video to get a better idea what to do/where to look at Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sven2157 1 Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) @dwringer You are not crazy sir! ;) Took me 2 seconds, and BAM! Frozen! I can hear sound, but the game is not responding. Tried to click the Red X( Close ), nothing.... Windows Not Responding Window: Problem Event Name: AppHangB1 Application Name: TakeOnH.exe Application Version: 1.6.97.57 Application Timestamp: 50586458 Hang Signature: 3588 Hang Type: 0 OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1 Locale ID: 1033 Additional Hang Signature 1: 3588befccbb9570889c8109d3f92b379 Additional Hang Signature 2: b17d Additional Hang Signature 3: b17d642a9231b6b592412a16f51af1fc Additional Hang Signature 4: 3588 Additional Hang Signature 5: 3588befccbb9570889c8109d3f92b379 Additional Hang Signature 6: b17d Additional Hang Signature 7: b17d642a9231b6b592412a16f51af1fc Read our privacy statement online: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=104288&clcid=0x0409 If the online privacy statement is not available, please read our privacy statement offline: C:\Windows\system32\en-US\erofflps.txt TakOnH.RPT file entry from launch( though it hung, so nothing was really written ): ===================================================================== == c:\program files (x86)\steam\steamapps\common\take on helicopters\TakeOnH.exe == "c:\program files (x86)\steam\steamapps\common\take on helicopters\TakeOnH.exe" -showScriptErrors -noPause ===================================================================== Exe timestamp: 2012/09/20 17:18:03 Current time: 2012/10/08 23:58:12 Version 1.06.97057 JavaVM Created Updating base class ViewOptics->, by ca\weapons\config.bin/CfgVehicles/StaticWeapon/Turrets/MainTurret/ViewOptics/ Updating base class G_Expression->RscControlsGroup, by hsim\ui_h\config.bin/RscDisplayDebug/Controls/G_Watch/ Updating base class RscControlsGroup->G_Watch, by hsim\ui_h\config.bin/RscDisplayDebug/Controls/G_Expression/ Updating base class B_Clear->RscShortcutButton, by hsim\ui_h\config.bin/RscDisplayDebug/Controls/B_OK/ Updating base class B_Clear->RscShortcutButton, by hsim\ui_h\config.bin/RscDisplayDebug/Controls/B_Cancel/ Updating base class RscButton->RscShortcutButton, by hsim\ui_h\config.bin/RscDisplayDebug/Controls/B_Clear/ Updating base class RscListBox->RscCombo, by hsim\ui_h\config.bin/RscDisplayCustomizeController/Steepness/ Updating base class RscText->CA_Title, by hsim\ui_h\config.bin/RscDisplayMultiplayerSetup/controls/ValueMission/ Updating base class RscText->CA_Title, by hsim\ui_h\config.bin/RscDisplayMPInterrupt/controls/MissionTitle/ Updating base class RscTitle->CA_Title, by hsim\ui_h\config.bin/RscDisplayMissionLoad/Controls/T_Title/ Updating base class RscTitle->CA_Title, by hsim\ui_h\config.bin/RscDisplayMissionSave/Controls/T_Title/ Updating base class ProxyHandGun->ProxyWeapon, by hsim\weapons_h\config.bin/CfgNonAIVehicles/ProxyBeretta/ Updating base class ViewOptics->, by ca\tracked\config.bin/CfgVehicles/Tank/Turrets/MainTurret/Turrets/CommanderOptics/ViewOptics/ Updating base class ViewGunner->, by ca\tracked\config.bin/CfgVehicles/Tank/Turrets/MainTurret/Turrets/CommanderOptics/ViewGunner/ Updating base class ViewOptics->, by ca\wheeled\config.bin/CfgVehicles/Car/Turrets/MainTurret/ViewOptics/ Updating base class ViewGunner->, by ca\wheeled\config.bin/CfgVehicles/Car/Turrets/MainTurret/ViewGunner/ Updating base class Empty->HQ, by ca\modules\strat_layer\config.bin/CfgLocationTypes/Heliport/ Updating base class House_Base_H->House, by ca\misc3\config.bin/CfgVehicles/Land_Shooting_range/ Invalid Joystick Axis! type=702 (7), dwOfs=32, name=Move Up/Down GUID = a36d02f3, c9f3, 11cf, ... wUsagePage = 5, wUsage = 26 Invalid Joystick Axis! type=802 (8), dwOfs=36, name=Move Right/Left GUID = a36d02f3, c9f3, 11cf, ... wUsagePage = 5, wUsage = 24 Detected Joystick: Saitek X52 Flight Control System 0 ... X Axis [1,30] 1 ... Y Axis [1,31] 2 ... Z Axis [1,32] 3 ... X Rotation [1,33] 4 ... Y Rotation [1,34] 5 ... Z Rotation [1,35] 6 ... Slider [1,36] Detected Joystick: Saitek Pro Flight Rudder Pedals 0 ... Left Toe [1,30] 1 ... Right Toe [1,31] 5 ... Rudder [1,35] Keyframer - Load - Position mismatch in seq file - expected pos 750, got pos 751 Keyframer - Load - Position mismatch in seq file - expected pos 1432, got pos 0 Mission Please_Work.South_Asia_H: Missing 'description.ext::Header' No speaker given for Mark Lee No speaker given for Tyler Walker No speaker given for Bobby Jackson Simple DEMO Mission: version=11; class Mission { addOns[]= { "hsim_characters_h", "south_asia_h" }; addOnsAuto[]= { "hsim_characters_h", "south_asia_h" }; randomSeed=9368289; class Intel { startWeather=0.34999999; startWind=0.1; forecastWeather=0.34999999; forecastWind=0.1; year=2012; month=6; day=1; hour=10; minute=20; }; class Groups { items=1; class Item0 { side="CIV"; class Vehicles { items=1; class Item0 { position[]={58353.52,108.79,56945.355}; azimut=-90.580872; id=0; side="CIV"; vehicle="Pilot_H"; player="PLAYER COMMANDER"; leader=1; skill=0.60000002; }; }; }; }; }; class Intro { addOns[]= { "south_asia_h" }; addOnsAuto[]= { "south_asia_h" }; randomSeed=6496995; class Intel { startWeather=0.34999999; startWind=0.1; forecastWeather=0.34999999; forecastWind=0.1; year=2012; month=6; day=1; hour=10; minute=20; }; }; class OutroWin { addOns[]= { "south_asia_h" }; addOnsAuto[]= { "south_asia_h" }; randomSeed=6070818; class Intel { startWeather=0.34999999; startWind=0.1; forecastWeather=0.34999999; forecastWind=0.1; year=2012; month=6; day=1; hour=10; minute=20; }; }; class OutroLoose { addOns[]= { "south_asia_h" }; addOnsAuto[]= { "south_asia_h" }; randomSeed=15770891; class Intel { startWeather=0.34999999; startWind=0.1; forecastWeather=0.34999999; forecastWind=0.1; year=2012; month=6; day=1; hour=10; minute=20; }; }; Hope that helps, as I don't see anything particularly useful there... I will check my Windows Logs, and see if I can see anything. I will report back if anything useful is found there... Edited October 9, 2012 by Sven2157 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.kju 3244 Posted October 9, 2012 Made a ticket here: https://dev-heaven.net/issues/54181 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jedra 11 Posted October 9, 2012 That's some error testing there! Confirmed here as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sealife 22 Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) Mission Please_Work.South_Asia_H: Missing 'description.ext::Header' .Ext problems always Crash my game(im experimental coder lol), i hate them , is that the problem here ? Edited October 9, 2012 by Thromp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.kju 3244 Posted October 9, 2012 nope you probably mean includes to non existing files close the game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sven2157 1 Posted October 9, 2012 Hey Thromp, That is a simple header in the Description.ext to tell clients what the map is all about: class Header { gameType = TDM; //game type minPlayers = 1; //min # of players the mission supports maxPlayers = 8; //max # of players the mission supports }; I forgot to exclude some of the code and references to external scripts I had, in that 'mission.sqf' file. :rolleyes: If you would like to reproduce this, do the following: Create a new CLEAN map. Start a Soldier at the coordinates mentioned( first one [0583,0569] is just SW of Adamad near a gas/petrol station ) Preview the map, spawn in, face West and try to ZOOM your view... Sorry it was late last night when I posted... ( I will try to fix it now... ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sealife 22 Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) i will give it a try , obviously i can spot already from you test mission above there is mistake, but i guess you know its wrong , you just made it by text and copy something ? position[]={63315.051,137.46761,61035.383}; azimut=114.57375; id=0; side="WEST"; vehicle="USMC_Soldier"; leader=1; skill=0.60000002; synchronizations[]={2}; that guy is not a player so it will freeze i think ? needs to be position[]={63315.051,137.46761,61035.383}; azimut=114.574; id=0; side="WEST"; vehicle="USMC_Soldier"; player="PLAYER COMMANDER"; leader=1; skill=0.60000002; }; what is this synchromisations ? is that just because its not player at that time ? EDIT for what its worth i am last version before this amalgamated rearmed patch (1.6.92.408 .exe) and i don`t crash , sorry i forgot i haven't updated :o .at least i cant tell last patch didn't crash :). Edited October 9, 2012 by Thromp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sven2157 1 Posted October 9, 2012 i will give it a try , obviously i can spot already from you test mission above there is mistake, but i guess you know its wrong , you just made it by text and copy something ? position[]={63315.051,137.46761,61035.383}; azimut=114.57375; id=0; side="WEST"; vehicle="USMC_Soldier"; leader=1; skill=0.60000002; synchronizations[]={2}; that guy is not a player so it will freeze i think ? needs to be position[]={63315.051,137.46761,61035.383}; azimut=114.574; id=0; side="WEST"; vehicle="USMC_Soldier"; player="PLAYER COMMANDER"; leader=1; skill=0.60000002; }; what is this synchromisations ? is that just because its not player at that time ? EDIT for what its worth i am last version before this amalgamated rearmed patch (1.6.92.408 .exe) and i don`t crash , sorry i forgot i haven't updated :o .at least i cant tell last patch didn't crash :). I believe when player="PLAYER COMMANDER"; is not defined, 'Player' is set by default, instead of 'Playable' Again, if you follow the quick instructions above on a CLEAN map, you can still reproduce this... The map I originally posted, was a testing map. This: synchronizations[]={2}; Was me trying to Sync the UAV, UAV Terminal, Player and UAV Module up, to get it working... No Joy there, but that is in another thread... :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sealife 22 Posted October 9, 2012 not crashing here tried various view distance settings and object distance including terrain quality high to low 1.6.92.408 .exe Nvidia GTX 470 1.2gb 2 gig ram intel core duo at 2.6 ghz xp home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sven2157 1 Posted October 9, 2012 @Thromp I have update my DEMO Map script above. It spawns a Civilian at the coordinates 0583, 0569, looking west. No addons/mods required. *** EDIT *** LOL, we post at the same time a lot! Maybe this is a Rearmed thing... :confused: Just the Mod loaded into the main TakeOnH.exe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sealife 22 Posted October 9, 2012 Sorry i am on rearmed , it must be latest Patch thing because i am on one patch back :) 1.6.92.408 .exe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
