Game stuck or CTD on loading saved games, but can load saves after starting new game

[Roadie]

I fixed the issue, but wanted to share...

 

My mod list is long and heavy on the scripting... The game is completely stable while playing, but always seemed to have issues loading. I would either have to start a new game, then load up a save, or make sure I save in a very small cell.

 

Every single CTD or hang, I looked at the Papyrus log and could not find anything that caused them.

 

In my skyrim.ini, i changed fPostLoadUpdateTimeMS=500.0 to 1000.00

 

The game started to load in bigger cells, but still failed in big cities and skyrim. I kept upping that timer and finally have it loading saves correctly the first time in every city. My final setting, able to load in Solitude with 20 NPCs around me was:

 

fPostLoadUpdateTimeMS=2500.0

 

This is on an i7-7700K running at 4.8GHz, 32G mem, AMD R9 390X video, and an SSD for storage. Depending on your system, you may need to turn it up even higher.

 

Hopefully this helps anyone else experiencing similar issues. I dealt with starting a new game and loading saves to get around these stalls and CTDs for far too long and I'm so happy this sorted it out.

[Frezzy]

I have the same problem sometimes. I've reduced the amount of CTDs somewhat by turning up the time it takes for script mods to update in their MCM menus. I still get crashes on load if I play on one character for a long time, but it's not as bad as it used to be.

[myuhinny]

The reason why the game has trouble loading when you are running a ton of scripts and script heavy mods is because when you load the save every single solitary script in your game tries to load it's ass up at the same time. Which can cause lag freezes crashes and what not on load time. The reason why it works fine on new saves is because there are not as many active scripts in the save file yet.

 

One trick I use is to start the game and when you get to the load/new game screen open the console screen by hitting the ~ key and typing in COC qasmoke this will warp you to the games testinghall. From there bring up the load screen and try to load the save you are trying to load and it should load up fine unless you have some serious problems in the save file. There is also save cleaners that you could try and see if they can clean up the save file but it doesn't always work.

[Roadie]

While what you say is absolutely true, I got around all off the coc qasmoke/starting a new game/etc. by simply changing that one line in my ini. Now it loads straight from the game menu every time without fail.

[khumak]

The reason why the game has trouble loading when you are running a ton of scripts and script heavy mods is because when you load the save every single solitary script in your game tries to load it's ass up at the same time. Which can cause lag freezes crashes and what not on load time. The reason why it works fine on new saves is because there are not as many active scripts in the save file yet.

 

One trick I use is to start the game and when you get to the load/new game screen open the console screen by hitting the ~ key and typing in COC qasmoke this will warp you to the games testinghall. From there bring up the load screen and try to load the save you are trying to load and it should load up fine unless you have some serious problems in the save file. There is also save cleaners that you could try and see if they can clean up the save file but it doesn't always work.

 

There's a mod called Continue game No Crash that automates that process into 1 step.  He has a bunch of other cool utilities as well.

 

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/78557/?

 

I have not had a single instance where the game crashed while loading a save since installing this and I used to get crashes from having too many animations (according to crash fixes).

[myuhinny]

Pity it comes with a .esp I will pass then since I have a full load order and I have done the COC way so much that is pretty quick for me.

[squares]

The reason why the game has trouble loading when you are running a ton of scripts and script heavy mods is because when you load the save every single solitary script in your game tries to load it's ass up at the same time. Which can cause lag freezes crashes and what not on load time. The reason why it works fine on new saves is because there are not as many active scripts in the save file yet.

 

One trick I use is to start the game and when you get to the load/new game screen open the console screen by hitting the ~ key and typing in COC qasmoke this will warp you to the games testinghall. From there bring up the load screen and try to load the save you are trying to load and it should load up fine unless you have some serious problems in the save file. There is also save cleaners that you could try and see if they can clean up the save file but it doesn't always work.

 

Can we please make a  sticky thread about ctd on load\continue with this answer? There are 2-3 threads here about this issue every day.

[myuhinny]

The post #5 has a link to a mod called the continue game no crash mod which should work for most people most of the time. I won't use it as it has a .esp and my load order is full and I am so use to doing it the other way it goes faster.

 

http://www.loverslab.com/topic/71915-game-stuck-or-ctd-on-loading-saved-games-but-can-load-saves-after-starting-new-game/?p=1791692

[EpicStore2020]

hello, my game save is bloated, save tool just crashes when i'm attempting to load that file, here is my modlist: 

Skyrim.esm
Update.esm
Dawnguard.esm
HearthFires.esm
Dragonborn.esm
Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch.esp
EFFCore.esm
hdtHighHeel.esm
ApachiiHair.esm
ApachiiHairFemales.esm
ApachiiHairMales.esm
SexLab.esm
Devious Devices - Assets.esm
SexLabAroused.esm
BBLuxurySuite.esm
ZaZAnimationPack.esm
MiasLair.esp
Devious Devices - Integration.esm
daymoyl.esm
RE_RealEstate_Core.esp
RaceCompatibility.esm
Devious Devices - Expansion.esm
HighResTexturePack01.esp
HighResTexturePack02.esp
HighResTexturePack03.esp
Unofficial High Resolution Patch.esp
Cutting Room Floor.esp
TexturesPack_PL.esp
SexLabTools.esp
SkyUI.esp
Grimy Utilities Interface.esp
SmartCast_1_0.esp
Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp
PredatorsLostTribesV1.esp
Verdant - A Skyrim Grass Plugin.esp
Clothing & Clutter Fixes.esp
Complete Crafting Overhaul_Remade.esp
RealisticWaterTwo.esp
Rebirth Monster.esp
Skyrim Immersive Creatures.esp
SkyrimCoinReplacerRedux.esp
SexLab_Solutions.esp
xazPrisonOverhaul.esp
xazPrisonOverhaul - Patch.esp
BanneredMareExtension.esp
Thunderchild - Epic Shout Package.esp
Skyrim Immersive Creatures - DLC2.esp
FoxClub.esp
RE_RealEstate.esp
RemoveEssentialPatch.esp
PathOfSorcery.esp
CCO_SIC_Patch.esp
Hothtrooper44_ArmorCompilation.esp
Sacrosanct - Vampires of Skyrim.esp
SkyrimsUniqueTreasures.esp
RealisticWaterTwo - Legendary.esp
RiversideLodge.esp
BecomeKingofSkyrim.esp
RealisticNeedsandDiseases.esp
Weapons & Armor_TrueWeaponsLvlLists.esp
Immersive Weapons.esp
VioLens.esp
StavesofSkyrim.esp
sanguinesDebauchery.esp
buildablehouse.esp
SimpleSlavery.esp
Colorful_Magic.esp
flaho_shi_eagles_nest_ENG.esp
TradeBarter.esp
Teleport.esp
SexLab-AmorousAdventures.esp
CaranthirTowerReborn.esp
ScopedBows.esp
EeveeFox.esp
ResurrectDragon.esp
Phenderix Tool - Teleports.esp
RayeksEnd.esp
SexLab_Dialogues.esp
ssapbwk.esp
DA_Skyship.esp
RND_HearthFires-Patch.esp
blood magic.esp
Plasma Blades.esp
Teleport-DG Plugin.esp
Mysticism.esp
Portals of Skyrim.esp
DeadlyMutilation.esp
EFFDialogue.esp
FISS.esp
SkyTweak.esp
SpellChargingFramework.esp
SpellComboV2.esp
UIExtensions.esp
wizDynamicThings.esp
HeartBreaker.esp
FestusKrexSpell.esp
FNIS.esp
FNIS_PCEA2.esp
dD - Realistic Ragdoll Force - Realistic.esp
RaceMenuPlugin.esp
RaceMenu.esp
Animated Dragon Wings.esp
ArrowRecoverySystemOverhaul.esp
Bijin NPCs.esp
Bijin Wives.esp
BlackSacramentDBReplacer.esp
Brawl Bugs CE.esp
Invisibility Eyes Fix.esp
CCF_RND_Patch.esp
Chesko_WearableLantern.esp
dD - Enhanced Blood Main.esp
dD-Dragonborn-Dawnguard-EBT Patch.esp
Faction Crossbows.esp
Phenderix's Magic Evolved No Perks.esp
Kate.esp
Sweet&Sexy Lingerie.esp
Gifts Of The Outsider.esp
Magic of the Magna-Ge.esp
Reaper's The Dark Tower.esp
skoomadealer.esp
Dr_Bandolier.esp
Elisif Makeover.esp
EternalShineArmorAndWeapons.esp
Hothtrooper44_Armor_Ecksstra.esp
JaxonzUtilities.esp
LostGrimoire.esp
More Draconic Dragon Aspect - Powered Edition.esp
More Draconic Dragon Aspect - Wings and Tail.esp
P1FlyingRing.esp
Phenderix Energy Consumption.esp
Real Flying.esp
RealisticNeedsandDiseasesCheckNeedsPL.esp
Rebirth Monster - USLEEP Patch.esp
Rebirth Monster - Clothing & Clutter Fixes Patch.esp
Rebirth Monster - CRF Patch.esp
Rebirth Monster - Immersive Weapons Patch.esp
Rebirth Monster - SIC Patch.esp
Rebirth Monster - WAFR Patch.esp
RND_Dawnguard-Patch.esp
RND_Dragonborn-Patch.esp
ScarletDawnArmor.esp
SexLab Brawling Rape.esp
SexLab Submit.esp
SexLab TDF Aggressive Prostitution.esp
SexLabDefeat.esp
ShadowSpellPackage.esp
ShadowSpellPackage_DragonbornStaffCrafting.esp
SimplyKnock.esp
SLAnimLoader.esp
Smithing Perks Overhaul_Remade.esp
Teleport-DB Plugin.esp
The Eyes Of Beauty - Elves Edition.esp
Unique Uniques.esp
DSerArcheryGameplayOverhaul.esp
ScopedBows_EagleEyeTweak.esp
ScopedBows_ArrowTweaks.esp
ElementalArrows.esp
Bijin Warmaidens.esp
KS Hairdos - HDT.esp
PuppetMaster.esp
KS Hairdo's.esp
BarenziahQuestMarkers.esp
YourMarketStall.esp
RE_HearthFire_Safes_1.esp
Aethernautics.esp
JoOJediRobeV2.esp
Phenderix's Magic Transcended.esp
TerminatorRace.esp
Mass effect Biotic spells.esp
BlackSacramentArmor.esp
vMYC_MeetYourCharacters.esp
Apocalypse - The Spell Package.esp
Apocalypse - More Apocalypse.esp
PoS More Apocalypse Patch.esp
FNISspells.esp
Atom Bomb.esp
GypsyEyesCaravan.V.2.esp
Phenderix Tool - Spell Edit.esp
Phenderix Tool - Weapon Edit.esp
BBLuxurySuiteENM.esp
DD_GW_Mark2.esp
normandy.esp
TaliArmor.esp
Magicka Sabers.esp
TomahawkACIIIWepMod.esp
DBZBattleGloves.esp
DBZKaioken.esp
DbzKiBlast.esp
DBZKiBlastAuto.esp
DBZmultidestructodisc.esp
SenzuBeandbz.esp
Saiyanrace.esp
DBZMagc.esp
Merta Assassin Armor.esp
Merta Assassin Tattoos.esp
DragonCarvedArmorSet.esp
DarkNemesis.esp
BlitzConsoleCommandsMCM.esp
Broken Angel Armor.esp
hothtrooper44_ArmorPatch.esp
Devious Devices - Equip.esp
SLALAnimObj.esp
N7 Assassin's Creed Armor.esp
Merta Black Rose Armor.esp
Sotteta Necromancer Outfit.esp
DragonAspectToggle_DAT.esp
More Draconic Dragon Aspect - Flying Mod Addon.esp
RaceCompatibilityUSKPOverride.esp
Serana.esp
Valerica.esp
RaceMenuMorphsCBBE.esp
JaxonzMCMKicker.esp
Immersive Speechcraft.esp
Watercolor_for_ENB_RWT.esp
Watercolor_for_ENB_RWT_RND.esp
Kamehameha.esp
ForgottenMagic_Redone.esp
Scouter.esp
TheEyesOfBeauty.esp
mslDeviousCaptures.esp
Devious Deviants.esp
Deviously Cursed Loot.esp

this happens when i'm trying to load a save with Captured Dreams and Deviously Cursed Loot mods installed, but when i remove them and load a save before installation of these mods, the save loads normally, pls help.