about GWX

[Capt. Shark Bait]

i had a look at the main thread and i'm wondering if there's a jsgme version that doesn't consist of multiple bin downloads

[Dowly]

Nope.

[Capt. Shark Bait]

guess i'm gonna have to do it the tedious way:cry:

[Dowly]

The 5 .BIN installer was made to make the installation as fail proof and easy as possible for the users.

I remember how it was before we had this installer, there was ~2-4 new threads daily from new users asking help with their installs caused by an human error in the installation step of Grey Wolves. After the installer, these said threads have been gone almost entirely. And that means more time for the team to concentrate to building the mod instead of answering the same questions over and over again.

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[Capt. Shark Bait]

i'm assuming, again, that each has to be installed in order

[Dowly]

Basic Install of GWX

1) Uninstall SH3 via Windows' "Add/Remove programs"
2) Open Windows Explorer and:
- *delete* the folder where you had installed SH3
- *delete* the \My Documents\SH3 folder
3) Reinstall SH3
4) If your SH3 did not come with patch v1.4b already included, install patch v1.4b. Ensure you install the patch that corresponds to your copy of SH3 (Download/DVD/EMEA/US)
5) OPTIONAL: Copy and paste this "clean" install as a backup to avoid the need to follow steps 1-3 if your game becomes corrupt in future
6) Visit the GWX Sticky (available by clicking on our sigs) and download into the SAME folder GWX.exe and the five .bin files. While there grab the v1.03 patch
7) Run GWX.exe and follow the installation prompts
8. Run GWX103.exe and follow the installation prompts
9) SH3 COMMANDER USERS: Visit the GWX Sticky and download the GWX 1.02+ Cfg files for SH3 Commander and unzip the contents DIRECTLY into your SH3 Commander\Cfg folder.

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[Penelope_Grey]

make sure as well as what Dowly said, that the 5 bin files and the GWX.exe are in the same folder together, the folder can be called whatever you like but the installer and the bins must be together.:up:

[Capt. Shark Bait]

thx ppl:ping: . no need to worry about 1-3 cuz it's not installed...yet:D . wanna wait till i finish up SH4 cuz if i don't i might get distracted with wanting to assume command of U571

[Capt. Shark Bait]

rather than start another thread, i take it that a JSGME "MODS" folder can be placed in the main SH3 folder without having to install another instance of JSGME:hmm:

[danlisa]

rather than start another thread, i take it that a JSGME "MODS" folder can be placed in the main SH3 folder without having to install another instance of JSGME:hmm:
Only if the MODS folder to be copied contains deactivated mods and check that the BACKUP folder is empty first.

If that is the case, you are really only copy/pasting a folder which contains your mods. Shouldn't cause any probs.

[Capt. Shark Bait]

so, i can't really create the folders necessary. kinda makes sence i should be able to cuz when installing a mod i get a dropdown and browse location for when i want that mod to go, in SH4

[danlisa]

You do know that JSGME is installed at the same time as GWX and that the folders are created for you?

All you need do is copy your MODS folder over (assuming the above rules apply) to the GWX installation folder.

Then create a shortcut for the GWX JSGME and you're set to go.:up:

[Capt. Shark Bait]

thx. i'll see how rthings go in a coupla weeks or so. as fior the shorcut, i'm gonna have to rename one or both cuz i already have JSGME installed:-?

[ReallyDedPoet]

thx. i'll see how rthings go in a coupla weeks or so. as fior the shorcut, i'm gonna have to rename one or both cuz i already have JSGME installed:-?

I've got about 3-4 on the go, no problems.


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[Capt. Shark Bait]

so, you didn't get a prompt to overwrite and existing file?

[ReallyDedPoet]

so, you didn't get a prompt to overwrite and existing file?
Just give it a different name, the shortcut, then you are good to go.
Mine ( JSGME ): GWX, SH4 Test and SH4 Career.

Wait a second, are we talking JSGME or your Mods folder :doh::hmm:


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[Capt. Shark Bait]

so, you didn't get a prompt to overwrite and existing file?
Just give it a different name, the shortcut, then you are good to go.
Mine ( JSGME ): GWX, SH4 Test and SH4 Career.

Wait a second, are we talking JSGME or your Mods folder :doh::hmm:


RDP

JSGME since the MODS folder won't conflict being in a different game. i guess renaming both shortcuts "SH3" and "SH4" should work

[ReallyDedPoet]

so, you didn't get a prompt to overwrite and existing file?
Just give it a different name, the shortcut, then you are good to go.
Mine ( JSGME ): GWX, SH4 Test and SH4 Career.

Wait a second, are we talking JSGME or your Mods folder :doh::hmm:


RDP
JSGME since the MODS folder won't conflict being in a different game. i guess renaming both shortcuts "SH3" and "SH4" should work

OK, got ya. Those should do CSB, as mentioned I have three short-cuts with my set-up.


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[Capt. Shark Bait]

what exactly is in GWX? d/l'ing it now thru gameshadow, and it's the only mod available that's listed. lookin at the mods page and a couple are no longer available. oh ,btw, setup another instance of jsgme no prob. just had to direct it to the SH3 main folder so there's no conflict with SH4

[danlisa]

what exactly is in GWX?

Hope you are joking!;)

Read the manual, it's available by clicking on my sig.

BTW, check the other thread you posted in regarding Gameshadow, I might have just saved you some trouble down the line.

[Capt. Shark Bait]

what exactly is in GWX?

Hope you are joking!;)

Read the manual, it's available by clicking on my sig.

BTW, check the other thread you posted in regarding Gameshadow, I might have just saved you some trouble down the line.

d@mm, you get around, doncha:D . just saw it

[danlisa]

Ah.....stop following me.:doh:

Now check the other thread again.:rotfl:

[Capt. Shark Bait]

Ah.....stop following me.:doh:

Now check the other thread again.:rotfl:

still here huh. getting the manual now