Stainless Steel 6.4 crashes my pc

[Toofy]

Hey there,

I recently downloaded stainless steel mod and have encountered a pretty random error. When i'm on the campaign map and playing, it will sometimes just crash to a black screen with no error message whatsoever, causing my computer to lock up and forcing me to restart. This crash happens rather randomly, when i'm not doing anything specific, or no events or anything have popped up. It also only seems to happen when i'm navigating the campaign map, it never happens when i'm in a battle or during the other factions turns.

I don't think it's a heat issue or anything of that sort as i can play other games perfectly, and i can play vanilla MTW2 perfectly with this never happening. My system log just shows this:

"16:23:04.015 [system.rpt] [always] CPU: SSE2"

I'm running on windows XP if that makes any sort of difference.


Any help would be gladly appreciated, i had a look around the forums and couldn't find anyone else with this problem. (I may not have looked hard enough though haha)

[vtec.dominion]

Edit your default.cfg file as the following:

change this:
level=* error
;level=* trace

to this, then crash it again, then post the new log
;level=* error
level=* trace

then crash it again, then post the new log.

[Toofy]

Alright I did as you said and I got a log about 18mb big. It seems I have a lot of missing files. The last 1000 lines or so all repeat this but with different files in that pips folder:

"14:34:41.140 [system.io] [info] exists: missing mods/SS6.4/data/ui/pips/pip_pagan.tga
14:34:41.140 [system.io] [info] exists: missing mods/SS6.4/data/ui/pips/pip_pagan.tga
14:34:41.140 [system.io] [trace] file open,,data/ui/pips/pip_pagan.tga,,not found
14:34:41.140 [system.io] [trace] pack open,packs/data_2.pack,data/ui/pips/pip_pagan.tga,1068
14:34:41.140 [system.io] [info] open: found data/ui/pips/pip_pagan.tga (from: packs/data_2.pack)
14:34:41.140 [system.io] [trace] pack data(),,data/ui/pips/pip_pagan.tga,,,1068
14:34:41.140 [system.io] [trace] pack close,,data/ui/pips/pip_pagan.tga,,,-1068"


There also seems to be missing files in this folder:

"14:34:34.578 [system.io] [info] exists: missing data/ui/middle_eastern/buildings/construction/#middle_eastern_brothel_select.tga.dds
14:34:34.578 [system.io] [info] exists: missing data/ui/middle_eastern/buildings/construction/#middle_eastern_brothel_select.tga
14:34:34.578 [system.io] [info] exists: missing mods/SS6.4/data/ui/middle_eastern/buildings/construction/#middle_eastern_brothel_select.tga.dds
14:34:34.578 [system.io] [info] exists: missing mods/SS6.4/data/ui/middle_eastern/buildings/construction/#middle_eastern_brothel_select.tga
14:34:34.578 [system.io] [trace] file open,,data/ui/middle_eastern/buildings/construction/#middle_eastern_brothel.tga,,not found
14:34:34.578 [system.io] [trace] pack open,packs/data_2.pack,data/ui/middle_eastern/buildings/construction/#middle_eastern_brothel.tga,8225
14:34:34.578 [system.io] [info] open: found data/ui/middle_eastern/buildings/construction/#middle_eastern_brothel.tga (from: packs/data_2.pack)
14:34:34.578 [system.io] [trace] pack close,,data/ui/middle_eastern/buildings/construction/#middle_eastern_brothel.tga,,,-8225
14:34:34.578 [system.io] [info] exists: missing data/ui/middle_eastern/buildings/construction/#middle_eastern_small_town_to_stone_keep_select.tga.dds
14:34:34.578 [system.io] [info] exists: missing data/ui/middle_eastern/buildings/construction/#middle_eastern_small_town_to_stone_keep_select.tga
14:34:34.578 [system.io] [info] exists: missing mods/SS6.4/data/ui/middle_eastern/buildings/construction/#middle_eastern_small_town_to_stone_keep_select.tga.dds
14:34:34.578 [system.io] [info] exists: missing mods/SS6.4/data/ui/middle_eastern/buildings/construction/#middle_eastern_small_town_to_stone_keep_select.tga
14:34:34.578 [system.io] [trace] file open,,data/ui/middle_eastern/buildings/construction/#middle_eastern_small_town_to_stone_keep.tga,,not found
14:34:34.578 [system.io] [trace] pack"

I've tried reinstalling the mod but that hasn't fixed it. Also I forgot to mention it doesn't completely lock up, the background music and sound of the game continues to go and then after a while a windows error sound pops on. The entire time however the screen is completely black and there is no way for me to get out of it except a restart.

[Toofy]

Found a solution to this if anyone else has the same problem. Untick wide screen under video options and set the resolution to your monitors native resolution, for some reason that seems to fix it.

[kaiserstudios]

I also have the same problem as you. I can play SS6.4 between 6-24 min before the problem occurs. Speedfan register GPU temp between 60 - 64 degrees right before crash.

Have tried to follow the 'widescreen trick' above mentioned with no results. Updated my Nvidia drivers without any results. Also formated my PC and got the same results with a fresh computer.

My take is that this mod has a serious memory leak that makes the processor & graphic card work much more than it has to - thus increasing the temperature of processor or/and graphic card. MTWII works perfectly fine for me.

I can't get the log function to work, so I can't post it here.

Anyone with computer skills who could help us who have this problem, to solve it? The mod it self is wonderful.

[bɑne]

I also have the same problem as you. I can play SS6.4 between 6-24 min before the problem occurs. Speedfan register GPU temp between 60 - 64 degrees right before crash.

Have tried to follow the 'widescreen trick' above mentioned with no results. Updated my Nvidia drivers without any results. Also formated my PC and got the same results with a fresh computer.

My take is that this mod has a serious memory leak that makes the processor & graphic card work much more than it has to - thus increasing the temperature of processor or/and graphic card. MTWII works perfectly fine for me.

I can't get the log function to work, so I can't post it here.

Anyone with computer skills who could help us who have this problem, to solve it? The mod it self is wonderful.

SS is more taxing on the hardware ressources due to increased unit texture quality etc. Lower your graphic options below MTWII standard, if necessary remove any entries in the games cfg file about unit quality (see the faq).

[kaiserstudios]

19:18:02.504 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12618, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit6'.
19:18:02.504 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12618, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit7'.
19:18:02.504 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12618, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit8'.
19:18:02.504 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12618, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit9'.
19:18:02.504 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12618, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit10'.
19:18:02.504 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12618, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit11'.
19:18:02.505 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12618, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit12'.
19:18:02.505 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12618, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit13'.
19:18:02.505 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12618, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit14'.
19:18:02.505 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12618, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit15'.
19:18:02.505 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12618, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit16'.
19:18:02.505 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12618, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit17'.
19:18:02.505 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12618, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit18'.
19:18:02.505 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12618, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit19'.
19:18:02.505 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12619, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit20'.
19:18:02.506 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12619, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit21'.
19:18:02.506 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12619, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit22'.
19:18:02.506 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12619, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit23'.
19:18:02.506 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12619, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit24'.
19:18:02.506 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12619, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit25'.
19:18:02.506 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12619, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit26'.
19:18:02.506 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12619, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit27'.
19:18:02.506 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12619, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit28'.
19:18:02.506 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12619, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit29'.
19:18:02.507 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12619, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit30'.
19:18:02.507 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12619, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit31'.
19:18:02.507 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12619, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit32'.
19:18:02.507 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12619, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:
Error in battle script command 'define_unit_group': invalid unit label 'unit33'.
19:18:02.507 [game.script] [error] Script execution error for <define_unit_group>, at line 12619, in mods/SS6.3/data/world/maps/campaign/imperial_campaign/campaign_script.txt:

[kaiserstudios]

I think this is the line?

define_unit_group army1 General1 unit1 unit2 unit3 unit4 unit5 unit6 unit7 unit8 unit9 unit10 unit11 unit12 unit13 unit14 unit15 unit16 unit17 unit18 unit19
define_unit_group army2 General2 unit20 unit21 unit22 unit23 unit24 unit25 unit26 unit27 unit28 unit29 unit30 unit31 unit32 unit33 unit34 unit35 unit36 unit37 unit38

[presidentedecl]

Hey did you ever found a solution to this problem I got just the same problem and dont know what to do

[Treaper]

This is really old thread.. Could be closed