Deployed parachutes disappearing after quick load [0.25]

[CoFFian]

Game version: 0.25.0.642

System: Windows 7 x64

Problem: After quicksaving ship with opened chutes in atmosphere(Kerbin, something around 1500 meters above ground) and then quickloading - opened chutes just disappear, like they was used and not repacked.

P.S.: That was disappointing start of new carrier mode

Also it maybe connected with quicksaving in physical time warp x2...

Edited October 9, 2014 by CoFFian

[Frannington]

I have a vague memory of this being an existing problem.

Either way, I notice you've got an x64 rig and OS. Does that mean you're using the 64bit version of the game? If so, Squad have acknowledged that it is unstable, so you may not be able to receive support for your issue.

[CoFFian]

Either way, I notice you've got an x64 rig and OS. Does that mean you're using the 64bit version of the game? If so, Squad have acknowledged that it is unstable, so you may not be able to receive support for your issue.

Well, that's my habit to tell in bug reports some specifications I don't know if I using 64bit version of the game, how can I check it?

Edited October 9, 2014 by CoFFian

[Caelib]

Yeah, pretty sure this one has been around since at least .24 because I had the same issue several months ago. Since that happened, I don't quicksave whilst a parachute is deployed.

[Master Tao]

I don't know if I using 64bit version of the game, how can I check it?

In the main menu, check the bottom right corner. It will only show 64-bit if that's the version you're running.

And yes, this is an old bug. You can find the fix by reading the Cross-Platform Issues Thread. There's a link in the Known Issues & Self Help sticky.

[turkwinif]

http://bugs.kerbalspaceprogram.com/issues/2326

They're actually very tiny and produce very little drag...or, at least they should be very tiny and still be there upon quickload.

EDIT: In the bug report, Claw links to a forum thread where sal_vager apparently confirms this to be an easter egg. However, the thread is no longer view-able for some reason :l

EDITEDIT: Oh, sager was being sarcastic/funny? Well, I still like to think that those minichutes are hilarious, even if they mess up a mission.

Edited October 10, 2014 by turkwinif

[Claw]

Yep, this is indeed an old issue. You can get straight to the Cross Platform bugs thread in my sig. There is also a fix in there if you find yourself in a position where you must rescue a quicksave. It's not a permanent fix, but will rescue a mission in a pinch.

The broken link is due to the support forums being reorganized not too long ago. Sorry about that. Also, in retrospect I think Sal was being funny about it being an easter egg.

Cheers,

-Claw

Edited October 11, 2014 by Claw