First of all I`d like to say hi to everyone. I have been lurking around for sometime now, sadly a small problem I have has promted me to sign up.

Some how my game has got corrupted and it will only play in one resolution now, if I try to select any other res I get imediate freeze up. Also I am getting some strange bugs while in game.

I think I need to reinstall it, but first I want to backup my save game folder.

I have the steam version, and have looked high and low for the saves folder but can`t seem to find it anywhere. Could someone tell me where to find it please?

Many thanks all

Vista/7:
C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Tropico 3

XP:
C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Application Data\Tropico 3

I needed to show hidden files and folders, I didn`t realise this at first.

I have managed to fix the problem (I think), all seems well now.

I deleted Configfile2 and another file (shader cache I believe) On reboot I had to re-enter my CD key and reset video settings. I am now running on my desired res again.

Not sure if the in game freeze ups are fixed but I will check this out tonight.

Thanks for your help.

Shader Cache is known to cause issues (it can make the island appear pink). UserConfg2 for sure has the serial number but not sure what else.

(11-04-2010 04:51 AM)FordGT90Concept Wrote:  Shader Cache is known to cause issues (it can make the island appear pink). UserConfg2 for sure has the serial number but not sure what else.

After I deleted the ConfgUser2 file the video settings were reset to default and I was able to choose any resolution again, so it has fixed me up in that respect. At first I only tried deleting the shader-cache file but the resolution bug still remained, I deleted it anyway as it did no harm to have a new one created.

The in game bug still remains though. Everything plays and seems fine for a while, but, every so often when I pause the clock to do some actions I am unable to re-start the clock again. It just remains in pause mode. I can save the game and reload and then the same thing will happen again 10-15 minutes later.

I don`t suppose anyone has had this problem and can give me a fix plz?

I really don`t want to reinstall if possible, Steam takes 2 hours to do it.

cheers all.

(11-04-2010 02:34 PM)moose67 Wrote:  The in game bug still remains though. Everything plays and seems fine for a while, but, every so often when I pause the clock to do some actions I am unable to re-start the clock again. It just remains in pause mode. I can save the game and reload and then the same thing will happen again 10-15 minutes later.

I don`t suppose anyone has had this problem and can give me a fix plz?

Hi moose! Are you using the 'R' hotkey for road construction? This is known to cause the game to pause under certain circumstances.

(11-04-2010 03:18 PM)Timo Wrote:  Hi moose! Are you using the 'R' hot key for road construction? This is known to cause the game to pause under certain circumstances.

Hi Timo.....yes I have been using the R hot key a lot while the game has been paused. I have discovered that the road can be a great terrain leveller and also that it can cut into mountains to create extra living space. That coupled with using a few of the buildings and the fountain (to level the terrain) has led me to be able to build on some pretty tricky to reach places

I will stop using the Hot key and so how it goes. Hope for a fix in the next patch.

Thanks for the reply