The Storage Character Bug.

Symptoms:
1-Games crashes when changing characters.
2-All characters appear to be wiped out.
3-You can not create a new character.

Suspected Cause:
1-Too many items in your storage character.
2-New large deposit is too big.

Fixes:
1. Best alternative is to have your character backup files reinstalled by the admin.
2. Figure out how to change your MP ID.
3. Abandon the server and play elsewhere. (stinky)

Avoid methods:
1. Keep under 200 items. I know that 165 items worked fine. 256 may be the limit.
2. Keep more than one storage character if you need more space.
4. Make smaller incremental deposits.
3. Or, just don't keep a storage chracter.

I discovered this bug while playing on Browclops. I had a huge storage chracter with tons of classified weapons, along with different set-ups for freighters and fighters. I made a fairly large deposit to it, which probably brought me to over 300 items in the one character. I tractored the stuff into my storage, but when I tried to change characters back to my fighter, the game crashed.
I had no idea why this happened, until I did it again. The same exact thing happened, except this time I could still chat, but I was at the Main Menu screen. Kinda Wierd.

I am sure this threadwill help bunches of people if they see it. Check out these examples.
Example
Another Example

Everyone, please post your experiences with this bug.

Regulator
GOV/USB Website

PS For basic Storage Characters information, click here.

Edited by - Regulator on 06-08-2003 17:22:31