saying hi & starter questions!

ValoWay · 02-26-14, 06:51 PM

hi everyone,

I was curious about the silent hunter series couple of years back but kinda forgot about it but now that it just was on a steam sale SH managed to make its way back onto my radar...

Couple of questions I got which would make my attempt to get into SH3 easier:

1) I've downloaded GWX3 GOLD already cause it seems to be mandatory but which additional smaller mods should I use to
A) fix annoying known game or even mod related bugs ?
B) achieve greater realism ?

2) What's the main difference between GWX3 GOLD and NYGM Super Mod?

Sailor Steve · 02-26-14, 07:20 PM

WELCOME ABOARD!

We tend to discourage buying from Steam these days. Something about how their system works makes it difficult if not impossible to use certain mods. This is especially true of SH5, but I'd be wary and ask a lot of questions anyway.

1. There are hundreds of smaller mods which work will with any of the Big 4 supermods. For GWX see this thread:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=170090

2. The supermods are tailored to fix the worst bugs, so you should be good to go already.

3. All of the Big 4 consider themselves to be realism mods. The difference is in the approach.

NYGM aims for great attention to detail in the AI. A lot of work has gone into getting the enemy to act properly and make the feel of the attack and escape as real as possible.

LSH3 puts a lot of effort into graphics: sights to see, cool things to do and a lot more.

WAC focuses on the actual campaigns: recreating the major battles etc.

GWX is considered by most to have the best overall balance: good AI, sights to see, things to do. It's the most popular of the four.

SH3 Commander is not a mod, but works with all of them or with stock SH3, allowing you to control in-game functions with one click and adding a whole world of realistic campaign funtions. It's probably the single best addition to any version of the game.

One thing you can do after a little practice is to download MultiSH3, which allows you to run several copies of SH3 on the same computer at the same time. Then you can see for yourself which one you like best.

Further questions will probably get the best response in the SH3 forum proper.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/forumdisplay.php?f=182

Red October1984 · 02-26-14, 09:09 PM

Hello and Welcome!

Steve pretty much hit the nail on the head.

ValoWay · 02-26-14, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

WELCOME ABOARD!

We tend to discourage buying from Steam these days. Something about how their system works makes it difficult if not impossible to use certain mods. This is especially true of SH5, but I'd be wary and ask a lot of questions anyway.

1. There are hundreds of smaller mods which work will with any of the Big 4 supermods. For GWX see this thread:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=170090

2. The supermods are tailored to fix the worst bugs, so you should be good to go already.

3. All of the Big 4 consider themselves to be realism mods. The difference is in the approach.

NYGM aims for great attention to detail in the AI. A lot of work has gone into getting the enemy to act properly and make the feel of the attack and escape as real as possible.

LSH3 puts a lot of effort into graphics: sights to see, cool things to do and a lot more.

WAC focuses on the actual campaigns: recreating the major battles etc.

GWX is considered by most to have the best overall balance: good AI, sights to see, things to do. It's the most popular of the four.

SH3 Commander is not a mod, but works with all of them or with stock SH3, allowing you to control in-game functions with one click and adding a whole world of realistic campaign funtions. It's probably the single best addition to any version of the game.

One thing you can do after a little practice is to download MultiSH3, which allows you to run several copies of SH3 on the same computer at the same time. Then you can see for yourself which one you like best.

Further questions will probably get the best response in the SH3 forum proper.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/forumdisplay.php?f=182

thx m8 !! Very much appreciated

von Kinderei · 02-26-14, 11:49 PM

Wel-come aboard Kaleun ...

Aktungbby · 02-27-14, 01:23 AM

ValoWay

Jimbuna · 02-27-14, 05:23 AM

Welcome to SubSim ValoWay

You've elicited an excellent response from Steve...I'll pay him his commission fee at the end of the month

Sailor Steve · 02-27-14, 10:43 AM

Promises, promises.

HW3 · 02-27-14, 11:00 AM

Welcome Aboard!

u crank · 02-27-14, 03:53 PM

Welcome to SubSim ValoWay.

THEBERBSTER · 02-28-14, 11:23 AM

A warm welcome “ValoWay“ to the Subsim family.

You will always find someone here to help you.

ValoWay · 02-28-14, 12:26 PM

thanks again, guys!!
Could one of you pls say thanks to onelifecrisis for his awesome "OLC GUI Video Tutorials" ?

I also found this sticky thread which gives advice regarding "must have" mods:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=202719

desertstriker · 03-01-14, 09:01 PM

Welcome to subsim Herr Kaluen

ValoWay · 03-03-14, 03:38 AM

Can someone tell me what that 4GB patch exactly is? I occasionally see ppl mentioning it but really have a hard time finding out if it is rather an offical patch or something mod related...

fitzcarraldo · 03-04-14, 04:50 PM

Welcome aboard!

Fitzcaraldo

02-26-14, 06:51 PM	#1
ValoWay Lieutenant Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: TubeONE Posts: 250 Downloads: 103 Uploads: 0	saying hi & starter questions! hi everyone, I was curious about the silent hunter series couple of years back but kinda forgot about it but now that it just was on a steam sale SH managed to make its way back onto my radar... Couple of questions I got which would make my attempt to get into SH3 easier: 1) I've downloaded GWX3 GOLD already cause it seems to be mandatory but which additional smaller mods should I use to A) fix annoying known game or even mod related bugs ? B) achieve greater realism ? 2) What's the main difference between GWX3 GOLD and NYGM Super Mod?

02-26-14, 07:20 PM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	WELCOME ABOARD! We tend to discourage buying from Steam these days. Something about how their system works makes it difficult if not impossible to use certain mods. This is especially true of SH5, but I'd be wary and ask a lot of questions anyway. 1. There are hundreds of smaller mods which work will with any of the Big 4 supermods. For GWX see this thread: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=170090 2. The supermods are tailored to fix the worst bugs, so you should be good to go already. 3. All of the Big 4 consider themselves to be realism mods. The difference is in the approach. NYGM aims for great attention to detail in the AI. A lot of work has gone into getting the enemy to act properly and make the feel of the attack and escape as real as possible. LSH3 puts a lot of effort into graphics: sights to see, cool things to do and a lot more. WAC focuses on the actual campaigns: recreating the major battles etc. GWX is considered by most to have the best overall balance: good AI, sights to see, things to do. It's the most popular of the four. SH3 Commander is not a mod, but works with all of them or with stock SH3, allowing you to control in-game functions with one click and adding a whole world of realistic campaign funtions. It's probably the single best addition to any version of the game. One thing you can do after a little practice is to download MultiSH3, which allows you to run several copies of SH3 on the same computer at the same time. Then you can see for yourself which one you like best. Further questions will probably get the best response in the SH3 forum proper. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/forumdisplay.php?f=182 __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

02-26-14, 09:09 PM	#3
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,241 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	Hello and Welcome! Steve pretty much hit the nail on the head. __________________

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02-27-14, 01:23 AM	#6
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02-27-14, 05:23 AM	#7
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02-27-14, 10:43 AM	#8
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Promises, promises. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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02-28-14, 12:26 PM	#12
ValoWay Lieutenant Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: TubeONE Posts: 250 Downloads: 103 Uploads: 0	thanks again, guys!! Could one of you pls say thanks to onelifecrisis for his awesome "OLC GUI Video Tutorials" ? I also found this sticky thread which gives advice regarding "must have" mods: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=202719

03-01-14, 09:01 PM	#13
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03-03-14, 03:38 AM	#14
ValoWay Lieutenant Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: TubeONE Posts: 250 Downloads: 103 Uploads: 0	Can someone tell me what that 4GB patch exactly is? I occasionally see ppl mentioning it but really have a hard time finding out if it is rather an offical patch or something mod related...

03-04-14, 04:50 PM	#15
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