HELP- major problem! : V

» Sat Jun 02, 2012 4:40 pm

Hi,
Recently, as soon as I try enter an area (anything- house, lighthouse etc.) my game crashes to the desktop 2s later, during the loading screen. Also, when I save outside it works but as soon as I try save in Whiterun my game crashes to the desktop. WHat may be causing this, a recently installed mod maybe? Directly after having installed the mod I was still able to enter these areas.
Please help me with this very annoying situation!
+ It might have to do with a messed up quest- it shows the quest marker for something I have already done.

» Sat Jun 02, 2012 3:28 pm

Well if you think its the quest, we can start by figuring out the quest or you can just disable the mod and see if you are able to enter. Graphic mod perhaps? Don't have the 4gb patch to allow more memory usage?

» Sat Jun 02, 2012 2:50 pm

I'd place all bets on the mod. #1 reason I do not use mods on PC (except for the Gothic 3 fanbase fix that makes the game actually RUN) and why I'm totally comfortable playing all games (available) on Xbox.

» Sat Jun 02, 2012 4:50 pm

EEeeesh! Wish I could help. On PS3 here. But if it started after your mod was installed, I would say the mod did something.
If you can, or have, a gamesave outside of it, one that you can reload later and pick up where you left off... I would try getting rid of mod and reinstalling game. Then reload your save point file.

» Sun Jun 03, 2012 12:20 am

Problem is the mod was a basemant for Breezehome, where I stored all my items. (Actually after that a weapon mod). Strange that those can make this happen! And I just tried saving outside again, and it didn't work..

» Sun Jun 03, 2012 1:48 am

Problem is the mod was a basemant for Breezehome, where I stored all my items. (Actually after that a weapon mod). Strange that those can make this happen! And I just tried saving outside again, and it didn't work..

Well the mods currently are made using ck from another game (fallout I believe) and there can be some problems. I havent used that mod before but have used other house mods like solitude and hjerm but never encountered anything like that.

In the future be extremely picky and diligent in reading the comments from people who have downloaded it, take note of the endorsemants and downloads (if you use nexus). Just exit the game, disable the mods before going in game and see if that helps any.

» Sat Jun 02, 2012 12:50 pm

Ok, I will try some things

Its strange because the quest that im doing shows I did part 3/4 nut not 2/4 etc. ??? Oh well.!

» Sat Jun 02, 2012 6:56 pm

Ok, I will try some things :smile:

Its strange because the quest that im doing shows I did part 3/4 nut not 2/4 etc. ??? Oh well.!

What quest specifically is giving you some issues?

» Sat Jun 02, 2012 12:26 pm

Im not sure what it is called, but in the quest either you help a Redguard woman (from Whiterun) or you 'betray' her to the Alikri

» Sat Jun 02, 2012 12:25 pm

Im not sure what it is called, but in the quest either you help a Redguard woman (from Whiterun) or you 'betray' her to the Alikri

And how far have you gotten into the quest? Have you gotten to the point where she has asked for help or have you only started the quest with the alkivir?

» Sat Jun 02, 2012 12:36 pm

Yes, i went to kill the Alikr in their hideout. I killed the leader but when I killed him the quest target remained above him. After I left the cave, the quest still asked me to talk to the woman and to go into their hideout, but it confirmed I killed the leader!

» Sat Jun 02, 2012 1:55 pm

Yes, i went to kill the Alikr in their hideout. I killed the leader but when I killed him the quest target remained above him. After I left the cave, the quest still asked me to talk to the woman and to go into their hideout, but it confirmed I killed the leader!

If you are on pc there is most likely a way to advance the quest using console codes. You will have to find the quest id in the wiki or something. The quest is relatively small so not completing it wont be a huge deal unless it bothers you sitting there but I know it drives sopme people crazy having quests stuck in their log.

» Sun Jun 03, 2012 2:56 am

perfectly normal, dont worry, due to the quest having 2 possible outcomes, the steps will highlight as you resolve them, q is fine

» Sun Jun 03, 2012 2:02 am

Well, so if I complete the quest you think the problem will vanish?

» Sat Jun 02, 2012 11:17 pm

Guess what... I looked up the quest online:

Bugshttp://elderscrolls.wikia.com/index.php?title=In_My_Time_of_Need&action=edit§ion=11

If you talk to the Alik’r warriors in http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Rorikstead after you've killed Kematu and tell them you've found her (before finishing the quest), they'll tell you to lure her to the stables. If you now try to enter the Bannered Mare Tavern, your game crashes back to the desktop.

But I didnt talk to them yet?? At least I know now this problem is quest related!

» Sun Jun 03, 2012 1:30 am

Guess what... I looked up the quest online:

Bugshttp://elderscrolls.wikia.com/index.php?title=In_My_Time_of_Need&action=edit§ion=11

If you talk to the Alik’r warriors in http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Rorikstead after you've killed Kematu and tell them you've found her (before finishing the quest), they'll tell you to lure her to the stables. If you now try to enter the Bannered Mare Tavern, your game crashes back to the desktop.

But I didnt talk to them yet?? At least I know now this problem is quest related!

Ah makes a bit more sense now. At one point in the quest both options are available to you (rorikstead and the swindlers cave both show up on map) and I think thats where things can go a bit awry.

» Sat Jun 02, 2012 1:37 pm

Alright,l but now what do I do?

I used the console to finish and reset the quest, but the problem of crashing to desktop when entering a house persists.

» Sat Jun 02, 2012 8:39 pm

No one?

This is really ruining the game, I tried everything to no avail.

» Sat Jun 02, 2012 4:07 pm

No one?

This is really ruining the game, I tried everything to no avail.

And you tried disabling those house mods then starting your game without them? Its very important to have a back up in case a mod permanently destroys part of your game since they do overwrite the original files.

» Sat Jun 02, 2012 6:24 pm

Havent tried that no. But I am very sure it is the quest causing the problems. I have a save game about 1 level back, maybe I should use that.

» Sat Jun 02, 2012 4:16 pm

Havent tried that no. But I am very sure it is the quest causing the problems. I have a save game about 1 level back, maybe I should use that.

I would blame the mod first.....your house has nothing to do with that quest. Breezehome is only connected to the first part of the main quest in which you become thane and he offers you the home. If it was my game I'd be pointing my finger on the mod since it is specifically a place that is crashing you with a mod attached to it.

» Sun Jun 03, 2012 2:11 am

But it isnt my house which is causing the crash, its the bar where I need to speak with that woman! UGH this is very frustrating, the quest is all messed up.

» Sat Jun 02, 2012 1:02 pm

But it isnt my house which is causing the crash, its the bar where I need to speak with that woman! UGH this is very frustrating, the quest is all messed up.

Oh I thought you had mentioned breezehome my mistake then. If you tried to reset and complete and its still crashing then Im not sure whats left to do other then starting a save prior to picking up that quest. Did you like happen to find the cave and just kill the bandits prior to talking to the redguard woman? Im really not sure how the quest got bugged.

» Sat Jun 02, 2012 12:32 pm

I fixed the problem

I disabled the quest, went into the bar, talked to her and the quest finished. Ahh, 3 hours later..

But thanks a lot for the help!!

» Sun Jun 03, 2012 4:30 am

I fixed the problem :smile:

I disabled the quest, went into the bar, talked to her and the quest finished. Ahh, 3 hours later.. :tongue:

But thanks a lot for the help!!

Well wish I could of helped more, but this is now good to know for future reference and hopefully I wont run across this in any new playthroughs. Glad you got it sorted.