Adding Any Custom Stuff Crashes SMR

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McBarnacle
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Adding Any Custom Stuff Crashes SMR

Post by McBarnacle » Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:05 am

Hi all,

OK, I am having an issue where adding anything to my custom assets folder results in SMR CTDing but only in certain situations.

It doesn't matter what I add, be it maps, locos, logos, etc, it will result in a CTD.

But only if I play one of the pre-included scenarios. The game won't CTD if I play a custom map. :shock:

Removing the custom stuff from my custom assets folder results in SMR not crashing any more.

I have the game set to XP SP 3 compatibility mode and have the 3GB enabler installed. My game, though, is installed on my F drive with the user data being stored in my D drive - not sure if that causes the issue.

If anyone has any ideas why this is happening I'd appreciate it.

McB

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karsten
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Re: Adding Any Custom Stuff Crashes SMR

Post by karsten » Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:54 am

Many custom XML files override the standard XML files of the included scenarios - so crashes are almost inevitable. :(

The solution is very simple. Just keep the Custom Assets folder empty always, and remove any custom map from UserMaps to a separate folder (NOT Custom Assets) when you want to play one of the included scenarios. :D

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