[TEC] How to use TDWs Patcher

[Trevally.]

*****This post is being updated due to TDW making his patcher remember stuff - so no need to throw it out each time. I will update the how to soon. Remember and check out Volodya Rus version that is up to date with the new patcher*****

UPDATE 17/07/2013
Please see here for Sjizzle guide for the new patcher http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=205620

First off - stop here if you are playing SH5 through steam - the patcher will not work with the steam version of SH5.exe

Edit: before starting, see post 2 about backup files

Ensure you are using v1.2 of SH5 (check by looking at the top right in the main menu)

Step1 - get the patcher
Download the newest version from here:-
LINK

Save it to your desktop
Extract with 7zip (or other) to desktop




Step2 - make a mod
open the folder that was created by unzipping the download


copy these files from C:\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5
***these MUST be stock files (21/04/2010)****
SH5.exe
SHSim.act
SHCollisions.act
Paste them into your folder


Step3 - add to jsgme
Take the folder you have just made and place it into your MODS folder:-
C:\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5\MODS
Run jsgme
right click on the patcher folder and select "Explore"


Step4 - use the patcher
double click on "GenericPacter" to open it
select file - open
Point it to - C:\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5\MODS\TDWpatchv1.067


select "TDW_SH5_Patches.s5p" and open
point it to the folder

say ok to all the warnings


right click and enable all the patches you want to use


Do the same with "TDW_SHCollisions_Patch.s5p" and "TDW_SHSim_Patch.s5p"


Step5 - install
use jsgme as normall


When a new verion comes along (as they are sure to do) - just unistall and delete the folder and make a new one following the steps above.

Thats all folks


Or not quite all - please also see this vid from 9thinfSword





Edit: - Still not all - Please see the "How to: Patcher" by Volodya61


Generic Patcher manual RUS (1.0.100 - 1.0.107) - http://www.mediafire.com/?ht2tdss144gc12d

[Trevally.]

It would be good practice to keep a copy of these files in a safe place before editing them.
All from the stock game.

SHSim.act
SHCollisions.act
sh5.exe

See here for SHSim.act & SHCollisions.act (unedited) by Magic - DOWNLOAD
(the name for the download ist the german word "Dateien", it means in english = files)

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Originally Posted by Trevally.

reserved

Argh, a PM by stoianm prevented me from pinching the second place

By the way, good and very much needed tutorial

[Magic1111]

Many thx for the very, very good Tutorial!!

But can you please me explain, what exactly do the "Render patches"?!

[Trevally.]

Originally Posted by Magic1111

Many thx for the very, very good Tutorial!!

But can you please me explain, what exactly do the "Render patches"?!

Thanks Magic

I think the render patches stop some of the weather effects that may cause some issues with stuttering in the game (water splash on scope lens etc)


Also - can I add a link to your download for fresh SHSim.act & SHCollisions.act files

[Magic1111]

Originally Posted by Trevally.

I think the render patches stop some of the weather effects that may cause some issues with stuttering in the game (water splash on scope lens etc)

Okay, change 2 & 3 I understand, but what exactly is "Remove Post effects rendering"?

Originally Posted by Trevally.

Also - can I add a link to your download for fresh SHSim.act & SHCollisions.act files

Yes, no problem mate!

Best regards,
Magic

[Trevally.]

Originally Posted by Magic1111

Okay, change 2 & 3 I understand, but what exactly is "Remove Post effects rendering"?

See here by TDW

Interesting Will have to read over and see if it applies

On another note I found the main rendering loop in the exe file. I'm making a 'Render' patch that will allow you to:
- remove posteffects
- remove water droplets effects
- remove water leaks effects

These would mainly be used for troubleshooting but Sober may have an interest in the water droplets one. Maybe it will cure his smoke problem If it does it will be some good feedback so I can poke around more in PostEffects act file and maybe see why.

And the post here http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...&postcount=689

Yes, no problem mate!

Best regards,
Magic

Thanks - added to post 2

[Magic1111]

Originally Posted by Trevally.

Thanks - added to post 2

And please write to post #2 that the name for the download ist the german word "Dateien", it means in english = files!

[Kalleblom]

Good idea and a great usefull instructions,




Kalle

[9thinfSword]

I'll shamelessly plug my youtube video here

The only thing Drakwraith said I did wrong is I did not need to close the program to go to the next file

Generic Patcher Video


@Trevally I did it a completely different way uhm
Enjoy

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Originally Posted by 9thinfSword

I'll shamelessly plug my youtube video here

The only thing Drakwraith said I did wrong is I did not need to close the program to go to the next file

Generic Patcher Video


@Trevally I did it a completely different way uhm
Enjoy

I was going to suggest Trevally to put a link to your video tutorial in the first page

[Trevally.]

Originally Posted by 9thinfSword

I'll shamelessly plug my youtube video here

The only thing Drakwraith said I did wrong is I did not need to close the program to go to the next file

Generic Patcher Video


@Trevally I did it a completely different way uhm
Enjoy

Yes - good vid, this is the way I sometimes do it too
Added to post 1

[Trevally.]

Originally Posted by gap

I was going to suggest Trevally to put a link to your video tutorial in the first page

[Targor Avelany]

Aaand bump. Very many people, very many new Captains. Need's to be on the first page :P

[Monk29]

Quick question -

Tracking the patcher will not work through the Steam version. I usually download my games from Gamefly. Will the patcher fail with any DL version of SH IV, or strictly with the Steam and Steam only?

V/r
Monk