[REL] War Ace Campaign (WAC) 5.0 2017

[jscharpf]

Something else I noticed, for anyone that has a "90% and stopped loading" issue, I found that if you wait a really long time, the game may load and run.
When I first launch into the mission, my progress bar goes up to about 90% and stays there. I thought it was locked up, but I walked away for about 10 minutes, came back later and the game was running.

[chipsranger]

Originally Posted by jscharpf

Something else I noticed, for anyone that has a "90% and stopped loading" issue, I found that if you wait a really long time, the game may load and run.
When I first launch into the mission, my progress bar goes up to about 90% and stays there. I thought it was locked up, but I walked away for about 10 minutes, came back later and the game was running.

Yes, but it's a long time with me.

[Aquelarrefox]

50% of loadtime comes from 75%-95% bar cover. I had 20 min load with wac5. 10 min nygm with some mods.
Some combination of mods mekes last stages of loading gets very slow.

[chipsranger]

Originally Posted by ValoWay

Hi, chipsranger

1. Install SH3 via steam.
2. Find the SH3 folder inside your steam folder:

3. Drag or copy the SH3 folder from your steam directory called 'common' to your C: drive.

Here (picture):
https://postimg.org/image/p3tpv566v/

4. Now proceed with the points below:



1. Look inside "H.sie_V16B1-Patch-Kit" folder for "Patch_SH3.bat".
2. Put "sh3.exe" (from game folder) into "H.sie_V16B1-Patch-Kit" folder.
3. Activate "Patch_SH3.bat". (A black window opens, keep pressing space bar).
4. Activate "HsieOptionsSelector.exe" (inside "H.sie_V16B1-Patch-Kit" folder).
5. Choose the options you like and click "OK" (bottom left).



6. Put "sh3.exe" back into SH3 game folder.
7. Activate the mods you like:

Sorry, no compatible version of sh3.exe found
Patching not possible! Exit.

Press any key to continue. . .

This I get after sh3.exe steam patcher.

[jscharpf]

after running the patch is there a file called "sh3.old" ? I found that if I copied this file into the hsie folder then renamed it "sh3.exe" the batch file worked.
Not sure if this would help you.

[chipsranger]

Originally Posted by jscharpf

after running the patch is there a file called "sh3.old" ? I found that if I copied this file into the hsie folder then renamed it "sh3.exe" the batch file worked.
Not sure if this would help you.

The patch does not run saying that it is an incompatible version in my steam installation.

Just with with a simulator installation downloaded from another source, I do all installation procedure I get to play the first mission and out of nowhere goes to CTD ..

[ValoWay]

Originally Posted by chipsranger

Sorry, no compatible version of sh3.exe found
Patching not possible! Exit.

Press any key to continue. . .

This I get after sh3.exe steam patcher.

You don't need to patch the file in the quote below with 'Patch_SH3.bat' cause I've done this alrdy:

Originally Posted by ValoWay

hey chipsranger,

put this steam executable in your sh3 folder and try to run it:
https://www.mediafire.com/file/vk53gc9achm2t34/sh3.exe

If it doesn't work, the problem is perhaps caused by your mod list (combination). It's difficult to say via the internet..

This you still have to do yourself though:
Right click on sh3.exe\Properties\Compatibility:

[chipsranger]

Originally Posted by ValoWay

You don't need to patch the file in the quote below with 'Patch_SH3.bat' cause I've done this alrdy:



This you still have to do yourself though:
Right click on sh3.exe\Properties\Compatibility:

I'll try a new installation

[chipsranger]

Originally Posted by Anvar1061

Where did you activate the V16B1-Patch-Kit?

My order list:
WarAceCampaign 5.0
WAC5.0 Full_Interior
SH3Cmdr32
WAC_5.0_Commander_light
WAC5.0 Campaign_Atlantic_Baltic
Fast time increase for WAC5.0
WAC_5.0_emblem_fix
WAC5.0_Water_dark_blue
WAC5.0_Interior_fix
WAC5.0 User Commands Sounds 2.02b
Pseudodocking for WAC5.0
V16B1-Patch-Kit
O2-Gauges v2
WAC5.0 H.sie Supplement to V16B1_Atlantic_Baltic_Campaign

Activated with friend's recommendation
ValoWay posted on the topic.

I do not know anymore I think with this order list it may poe not work.
You try to see what happens.

[ValoWay]

Well, try baby steps..

First off, install the vanilla game and see if it runs at all. If it does not run at all even with steam vanilla (without any mods), try windows compatibility mode.

If it works, I would only activate 'WarAceCampaign 5.0' next and see if you're still able to load a patrol. Then I would try to activate 'WAC5.0 Campaign_Atlantic_Baltic' in addition to 'WarAceCampaign 5.0'.

Then I would keep adding more mods - one by one - until I am not able anymore to load a patrol..

There are simply too many factors that can cause your SH3 copy to crash if you immediately try to run such a long list of mods..

I know, it's time consuming when you do it step by step but that's simply the safest thing to do if you wanna find out why your game is crashing, I'm afraid

We all had to troubleshoot at some point..

[ericlea]

sunset





late war in Lorient

[chipsranger]

Originally Posted by Progrocker

Got to get it work, played first 2 patrols with IIA in 1939. There shouldnt be added Baltic campaign - then its very slow and unstable. Without it it works flawless, i am using only Ahnenerbe GUI mod and V16B1 patchkit. All is working well and the graphics and effects are amazing.

Great work HanSolo78

Hello, what's your list order?

[Rickster1]

Can any one advise me to the keys for opening\closing the hatches and the periscope up\down please with the full interior mod, thanks.

[Anvar1061]

Originally Posted by Rickster1

Can any one advise me to the keys for opening\closing the hatches and the periscope up\down please with the full interior mod, thanks.

Ctrl/Shift+H
Page Up/Down
Ctrl/Shift+O

[Rickster1]

Thanks.