Living Silent Hunter III V5 - Download – Mod’s Tool’s, Info’s and Support..

Good evening Gentlemen,
Will be appreciate about any news regarding the date of release of this 6.0 masterpiece.

[blueduck]

Originally Posted by Sittingwolf

Good evening Gentlemen;

Will be appreciate about any news regarding the date of release of this 6.0 masterpiece.

Best,
Sittingwolf

Hello Sittingwolf,

LSH3V6 will be released this year.
Right now we can't give a fixed date.

Regards
Blueduck

[Sebi411]

Hello Guys,First of all sorry for my bad english.i just learned school english and its been a long time
I´ve downloaded Lsh V5 and i startet a campaing from the beginning (1939)Now im at july 1940 after 9 patrols and i still got only the IIa boat.When can i choose other u boats?
hope you understand this Thx guys!

[blueduck]

Originally Posted by Sebi411

Hello Guys,First of all sorry for my bad english.i just learned school english and its been a long time
I´ve downloaded Lsh V5 and i startet a campaing from the beginning (1939)Now im at july 1940 after 9 patrols and i still got only the IIa boat.When can i choose other u boats?
hope you understand this Thx guys!

Hello Sebi411,

welcome on board!

You will have to transfer to the "Erprobungsstelle" - the only flotilla where you can get a new u-boat.

Maybe download and read the "Minimanual" from our DL-section
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...&postcount=655

Regards
Blueduck

[Kitzbuell]

Originally Posted by blueduck

Hello U2222,

SH3Commander changes files and settings used by LSH3.
Therefore there is a special MOD "LSH3_V5.1_SH3_Commander_3.2" which has to be acivated by a seperate JSGME within the SH3Commander-folder.

Regards
Blueduck

Ahoy Again, BlueDuck:

I have had a few problems of my own making using LSH3_5.1. I have completely deleted and reloaded from scratch about three times to correct a few issues from the original MOD's alterations that I had made. All of this done from my initial testing of what worked and did not work for me with the various MOD options.

I, after initial testing, I decided to include "an old friend" in the installation of SH3 Commander. I made mistakes that caused issues on the two previous attempts. In the last of my installation attempts, I read the manual once again and realized that the document reference to using SH3 Commander seemed to direct you to install a second application of the JSGME into the SH3 Commander folder (According to the JScones instructions when using multiple copies of SH3 Commander, I have a separate installation of SH3 Commander installed directly into my LSH3_v5.1 game folder.). In that, I have installed a second version of JSGME, added the file folder LSH3_V5.1_SH3_Commander_3.2 only into its MOD file folder and activated the LSH3_V5.1_SH3_Commander_3.2.

I leave that activated when using SH3 Commander with my copy of LSH3_v5.1 of SIlent Hunter III (I use MultiSh3's). All of the other LHS3 MODs in the v5.1 downoad are activated/deactivated via the initial JSGME app in my LSH3_v5.1 game folder outside of the SH3 Commander file folder contained within my LSH3_v5.1 game folder of SIlent Hunter III.

Before I become deeply immersed in gameplay and building a career I have to ask, AM I DOING THIS CORRECTLY OR HAVE I GOT THE INSTRUCTIONS WRONG?

I am still working out the best order of installation for the other MOD's I owuld like to activate within the download to allow them to work properly and contiue to search through the forums for answers to my questions to avoid unnecessary postings.

I saw one posting reference the issue of using the "no crew fatigue" MOD contained in the LSH3_v5.1 download and the SH3 Commander option of "no crew fatigue". I am not sure that I saw a definitive answer. Are you supposed to activate both the MOD and the SH3 Commander option or just one of the two and, if so, which one is reccommended?

In that regard, I do have one more question to which I haven't seen any postings. I enjoyed using an older app called SH3 Generator. I am not sure if I wil decide to use in LSH3_v5.1, but could it be used if I choose to do so without any negative effects? ... Just wondering ...

Good Hunting
Kitzbuell

[Sebi411]

thank you very much,now i can go on a real hunt

[Ekaton]

I've installed the game, opened the museum to check what kind of new ships are there in LSHIII and everything seemed to work just fine. Then my computer shut down due to no power and when I restarted it, the game started to work in a screen mode and when I tried to play the career it started to open normally and i can see the GUI but the main game screen is not black, time set to 00:00 and going in 0 speed. Is there any way to fix it? I've tried to reinstall the whole game and the mod itself but to no result. I've used the 4GB patch too. Also, the game is working from another documents folder than the default (I have GWX on the other folder).

[blueduck]

Hello Kitzbuell!

Originally Posted by Kitzbuell

Ahoy Again, BlueDuck:
[...]
In the last of my installation attempts, I read the manual once again and realized that the document reference to using SH3 Commander seemed to direct you to install a second application of the JSGME into the SH3 Commander folder
[...]

well, it does not quite seem to - IT IS NECESSARY!

Originally Posted by Kitzbuell

[...](According to the JScones instructions when using multiple copies of SH3 Commander, I have a separate installation of SH3 Commander installed directly into my LSH3_v5.1 game folder.). In that, I have installed a second version of JSGME, added the file folder LSH3_V5.1_SH3_Commander_3.2 only into its MOD file folder and activated the LSH3_V5.1_SH3_Commander_3.2.

I leave that activated when using SH3 Commander with my copy of LSH3_v5.1 of SIlent Hunter III (I use MultiSh3's). All of the other LHS3 MODs in the v5.1 downoad are activated/deactivated via the initial JSGME app in my LSH3_v5.1 game folder outside of the SH3 Commander file folder contained within my LSH3_v5.1 game folder of SIlent Hunter III.


Before I become deeply immersed in gameplay and building a career I have to ask, AM I DOING THIS CORRECTLY OR HAVE I GOT THE INSTRUCTIONS WRONG?[...]

As you quoted, SH3 Commander NEEDS a second install of JSGME!
You are on the right way!

Originally Posted by Kitzbuell

[...]
I am still working out the best order of installation for the other MOD's I owuld like to activate within the download to allow them to work properly and contiue to search through the forums for answers to my questions to avoid unnecessary postings.[...]

If you have questions concerning the correct orders send me an e-mail!
Did you already have a look into the "MOD-Activation-Manual in our DL-Section?

Originally Posted by Kitzbuell

[...]
I saw one posting reference the issue of using the "no crew fatigue" MOD contained in the LSH3_v5.1 download and the SH3 Commander option of "no crew fatigue". I am not sure that I saw a definitive answer. Are you supposed to activate both the MOD and the SH3 Commander option or just one of the two and, if so, which one is reccommended?[...]

In fact you can use both, but SH3 Commander will take the lead with this setting! So you may skip the MOD in LSH3 and use the setting of SH3 Commander! It will be easier to deactivate if you want to play with real fatigue.

Originally Posted by Kitzbuell

[...]
In that regard, I do have one more question to which I haven't seen any postings. I enjoyed using an older app called SH3 Generator. I am not sure if I wil decide to use in LSH3_v5.1, but could it be used if I choose to do so without any negative effects? ... Just wondering ...

Good Hunting
Kitzbuell[...]

Had to read a few threads, what SH3 Generator is good for!
As far as the following link can tell, it should do fine with every Supermod, although I did not try it.
http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php...SH3-Gen-Forums
Please try and report here!

Regards
Blueduck

[blueduck]

Originally Posted by Ekaton

I've installed the game, opened the museum to check what kind of new ships are there in LSHIII and everything seemed to work just fine. Then my computer shut down due to no power and when I restarted it, the game started to work in a screen mode and when I tried to play the career it started to open normally and i can see the GUI but the main game screen is not black, time set to 00:00 and going in 0 speed. Is there any way to fix it? I've tried to reinstall the whole game and the mod itself but to no result. I've used the 4GB patch too. Also, the game is working from another documents folder than the default (I have GWX on the other folder).

Hello Ekaton,

well you will have to remove the LSH3-installation completely (files- and documents-folder, registry) but be aware not to remove the GWX-settings!!!

Basically I suggest to do a plain SH3-installation (patched to V1.4, NO-DVD, Starforce-free) and start it.
If it works fine do a backup copy and use this one for any further "installations" (just copy it to a new folder)!!

Regards
Blueduck

[Kitzbuell]

Originally Posted by blueduck

Hello Kitzbuell!



well, it does not quite seem to - IT IS NECESSARY!



As you quoted, SH3 Commander NEEDS a second install of JSGME!
You are on the right way!



If you have questions concerning the correct orders send me an e-mail!
Did you already have a look into the "MOD-Activation-Manual in our DL-Section?




In fact you can use both, but SH3 Commander will take the lead with this setting! So you may skip the MOD in LSH3 and use the setting of SH3 Commander! It will be easier to deactivate if you want to play with real fatigue.




Had to read a few threads, what SH3 Generator is good for!
As far as the following link can tell, it should do fine with every Supermod, although I did not try it.
http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php...SH3-Gen-Forums
Please try and report here!

Regards
Blueduck

Ahoy Blueduck:

I greatly appreciate your timely response to my inquiries. I tried some things while waiting for a posted response and, just as you have indicated, those installations were installed as described and things seem to be working well thus far (I am only on my third patrol having transferred to Wilhelmshaven after my first patrol). Though I was sent out from WIlhelmshaven with a "null" PQ I did follow my transmitted orders to patrol the area of quadrant AM18 and to maintain station until I received further orders.

Those orders came with intelligence that a small, four ship British convoy would be traversing my patrol area on Sept. 3. Sure enough, there they were, ready for the taking (though they were without escort and I had been submergerge for hours before they were picked up on sonar, the ships were already following a zig-zag defensive course without knowing my type VII was laying in wait).

LSH3_v5.1 MOD has great graphics, the ship details are wonderful to look at, the ports with their marine locks and animated additions and sounds just make this such an immersive experience. I have been playing SH3 for the last few years under the GWX environment but, after only playing the LSH3_v5.1 for a week or so, I am truly enjoying the MOD's environmental experience. Thanks to all members of the LSH3 MOD team for a fantastic MOD and to all of the SUbSim members that contribute in their own way to the SH3 experience in all of its facets.

With regard to the installation order of the various MOD's within LSH3_v5.1, I have read the documentation as to the suggested order. I think the problems I have run into were more my fault than anything. I found my understanding a bit fuzzy when I began to activate several of the included MOD's together, many of which suggested that their particular MOD should be loaded "last". Testng by activating them individually and then combining them sequentially in various pairings after re-reading the suggestions in the documentation, I think I have what I wish to use operating properly.

After a few more patrols and some more experimentation, I will attempt to incorporate SH3 Generator for a test and will let you and the forum members know what I experience. Should I run into any other issues with MOD activation order, I will be sure to contact you.

I do have one last question/comment though. I am using the Hi-Res-Fix and just noticed that when employing the CTRL+F11 buttons to record a screen shot, the bitmap image it generates crops several inches of the image on the right hand side of the screen completely off. The right margin includes the image of my Engineering officer but everything to the right of that icon is missing. Perhaps that function has always caused this effect, but I have only recently noticed this since installing LSH3_v5.1 and once again getting caught up in SH3 gameplay once more.

Thanks again, Blueduck, for all of your help and efforts on my behalf and that of the SH3 community.

Good Hunting,
Kitzbuell

[blueduck]

Hello Kitzbuell,

Originally Posted by Kitzbuell

Ahoy Blueduck:
[...] I tried some things while waiting for a posted response and, just as you have indicated, those installations were installed as described and things seem to be working well thus far (I am only on my third patrol having transferred to Wilhelmshaven after my first patrol). Though I was sent out from WIlhelmshaven with a "null" PQ I did follow my transmitted orders to patrol the area of quadrant AM18 and to maintain station until I received further orders.

"PQ NULL" is a known issue if you make changes to crew, weapons or the u-boat itself BEFORE the first patrol!
If you start a new career DO NOT improve the u-boat, drive your first patrol, then transfer to your desired base and THEN do the improvements you want to.

Concerning TRANSFER we meanwhile recommend to exit and reload the career after you see the popup-windows "New base ...".
This seems to be necessary because sometimes SH3 does not realize and save all the changes.
This also applies to "New base ..." during the patrol: save the game and exit, then reload.

Originally Posted by Kitzbuell

Ahoy Blueduck:
I do have one last question/comment though. I am using the Hi-Res-Fix and just noticed that when employing the CTRL+F11 buttons to record a screen shot, the bitmap image it generates crops several inches of the image on the right hand side of the screen completely off. The right margin includes the image of my Engineering officer but everything to the right of that icon is missing. Perhaps that function has always caused this effect, but I have only recently noticed this since installing LSH3_v5.1 and once again getting caught up in SH3 gameplay once more.

For screenshots we recommend external tools like Howie's Quick Screen Capture Tool: or PicPick (see http://www.picpick.org/).
Both have adjustable hotkeys and allow to set the quality of the screenshot.
I prefer PicPick because it has some more other features.

For Windows 7, in case you get full black screenshots, it might be necessary to adjust the properties of the SH3.EXE:
- right-click the icon for the program, click Properties, and then click the Compatibility tab.
- set "Disable desktop composition" and it should do fine!

Regards
Blueduck

[Magic1111]

Originally Posted by blueduck

For Windows 7, in case you get full black screenshots, it might be necessary to adjust the properties of the SH3.EXE:
- right-click the icon for the program, click Properties, and then click the Compatibility tab.
- set "Disable desktop composition" and it should do fine!

Hi Blueduck!

What is the german word for "Disable desktop composition"?

What is this for a function?

Best regards,
Magic

[rowi58]

Hi Magic1111,

have a look at this screenshot - you'll see the german description:




What function? Don't know - i don't use the "compatibility modus" within WIN7/64 Bit.

Greetings
rowi58

[Magic1111]

Originally Posted by rowi58

Hi Magic1111,

have a look at this screenshot - you'll see the german description:




What function? Don't know - i don't use the "compatibility modus" within WIN7/64 Bit.

Greetings
rowi58

Wonderful, thx rowi!

Now everything is resolved!

With "Function" I meant, what the "Disable desktop composition" do! Now I know, when I set the hook as in your screenshot, this disable when I start the .exe the Aero-Function in W7!

Best regards,
Magic

@Blueduck,

Is it going to be possible to continue the old campaign of LSH3 5.1 in LSH3 6.0 or one should have to start a new one?