War Ace Campaign 4.1

[HanSolo78]

Hi Kaleuns!


Download:

Part1:
https://mega.co.nz/#!Io0AwJTQ!vXvL-MwxPt7MLT9VpmAHKJbrt0lDerJvTyEN_xmXDAg

Part2:
https://mega.co.nz/#!0gtQHKLQ!N8qSezFiZ9hRU7VwfurGbz4cx3Kzo8CDpdy4Pj6 FxGc

Part3:
https://mega.co.nz/#!89FiEbAB!X6m48lz80uNVlIspXDmaNFhkM9HYh2ewhJqyO4a 9Aas


Installation:

1. All files have to be from 1 server !!!

2. Download and install 7-zip from http://www.7-zip.org/

3. Put all 3 archives (WarAceCampaign 4.1final_FULL_XP.z.001, WarAceCampaign4.1 final_FULL_XP.z.002, WarAceCampaign 4.1final#_FULL_XP.z.003 on the desktop

4. Left mouse click on the first part 001, then right mous click -> choose 7-zip ->extract files-> "ok"

5. Now there should be a folder called "WarAceCampaign 4.1_final FULL_XP" with a size of 4,30 GB, and 10.058 files

6. Enable the mod via ModEnabler and wait about 15-25 minutes (many files) or wait until your Harddisk LED is not lightning always

That should do the trick ;)

[bigboywooly]

Needs a log in to see the vid Hans

[Jimbuna]

Worked fine at this end....really cool :rock: :up:

[Ubåtskapten]

Very cool video indeed! :up:

[Alex]

Nice ! :yep: :rock:

Congrats Hans ! :up: ;)

[Penelope_Grey]

Looking very sweet Hansolo!

Its great to see the SH3 modding community is as alive and fruitful as it is, even after all this time.

[dcb]

Everything looks great:up:
I particularly like the water colour and rendering. Really nice job here:rock:

[Paco]

whow - saubere Arbeit - good work :rock::rock:

Paco

[bigboywooly]

Worked fine at this end....really cool :rock: :up:

Now it does
Very cool Hans

[Kpt. Lehmann]

Cheers HanSolo78! :up: :up: :up:

[The Munster]

Wow, that was one awesome video :up:

[denis_469]

Not work:oops:

[Tuddley3]

Now my mouth is watering. Didn't know you were good at making video's. Nice work. As always, you can count on me to spread the word over at Ubi.

[Mr.Fleck]

Nice one HanSolo78! :)

Btw what's the name of the last song in your movie?

Cheers
Mr. Fleck

[Tuddley3]

Funny you should mention that about the song. I posted a thread over at Ubi about this thread, and some of the readers asked the same thing. Someone replied that it is a song from the Pirates of the Caribbean movie.

[CapZap1970]

Han:
That's avery amazing trailer, congrats!!!!:rock:
@Tuddley: Hey brother, I checked and the song is in the Caribbean Pirates soundtrack! :up:
CapZap

[Koondawg]

Was expecting to see Cpt. Jack Sparrow with that theme....looks great

[Mr.Fleck]

Thank you Tuddley3 and CapZap1970 for pointing me to the song! :up:

[Woof1701]

Very nice work. Thanks a lot. Like dcb I was also impressed with the water and the waves and how the ships behaved on the water. All looked much more realistic than what I'm used to. Did you make any changes there or am I hallucinating?

[HanSolo78]

Hi guys!
Thank you for your feedback!
As some recognized...
some somngs are from porates of the caribean soundtrack.

Water has been reworked and is part of WAC real atlantic implementation ;)
Have a look in our thread! ok.. in motion it looks much more better :lol:

[Sailor Steve]

An actual model of Schleswig-Holstein shelling Danzig?

I'm impressed!:rock:

[HanSolo78]

Another small preview... shos the westerplatte in SH3 !!! ;)

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/7513/westerplattepreviewyq1.jpg

[onelifecrisis]

Hi Kaleuns!

I proudly present you a small preview trailer of WarAceCampaign 3.0.
It´s the first event of plenty detailed scripted to relive the war.

Just click the picture:

http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/9823/fallweihc9.jpg (http://www.myvideo.de/watch/3059134)


*drool*

*slavver*

Oh, how I wish my PC could handle WAC. :cry: Every time I see what you've done with the ocean/sky/smoke/etc. it amazes me. :rock:

[D.Kruger]

Another small preview... shos the westerplatte in SH3 !!! ;)

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/7513/westerplattepreviewyq1.jpg

And in yours mod will be real Cruiser "Schleswig-Holstein" ?
http://www.silentwall.com/GermanWarshipsPicture29.jpg
http://chrito.users1.50megs.com/karten/1939/westerplatte.gif
:rock: :rock: :rock:

[HanSolo78]

@onelifecrysis

the light version should be handled by every mid spec computer!! :yep:

@D.Kruger

Now that we have the Westerplatte the Schleswig Holstein is our next step to open the war ;)

[melnibonian]

Very cool video :up:

Great Work :yep: :up:

[HanSolo78]

Moin moin Männers!

There is news from WAC3.0 shipyard.

Today: the new sea states: The pictures show the sea at 0m/s, 3m/s, 6m/s, 9m/s, 12m/s, 15m/s

Have a look!

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/8143/0mff5.th.jpg (http://img510.imageshack.us/my.php?image=0mff5.jpg)http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/5944/3mhq7.th.jpg (http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=3mhq7.jpg)http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/9241/6mtm7.th.jpg (http://img510.imageshack.us/my.php?image=6mtm7.jpg)http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/3872/9mta4.th.jpg (http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=9mta4.jpg)http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/3904/12mag5.th.jpg (http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=12mag5.jpg)http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/9316/15mew5.th.jpg (http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=15mew5.jpg)

[Wolfehunter]

Great video Hans and I sure do like that smoke effects.:up:

[JScones]

Nice stuff! :up: :rock:

[dcb]

Nice work:up: I really like the stormy waves.

[Kaleu. Jochen Mohr]

looks good :up:

[Jimbuna]

Looking good Hans http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/thumbsup.gif

[KeldorKatarn]

What exactly does this mod change? Does the download include complete information on ALL changes?

E.g. what weapons changes are made, what sinking model is used for the ships etc..
aside from obvious graphical and campaign changes

[HanSolo78]

What exactly does this mod change? Does the download include complete information on ALL changes?

E.g. what weapons changes are made, what sinking model is used for the ships etc..
aside from obvious graphical and campaign changes

There are several hundred changes in the mod... like every supermod.
In the download there´s a readme that lists all mods that are included.
But these changes are not described in a manual!

Weopon changes?
What changes do you exactly mean? torpedoes, aa guns, depthcharges?

Sinking model in version 2,15 is still leaned on stock version...

[HanSolo78]

some more infos for you:

whitecliffs in dover

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/5512/piccoastdover678x440fh0.jpg


http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/1839/dover2nc4.th.jpg (http://img119.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dover2nc4.jpg) http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/7161/dover1ek4.th.jpg (http://img377.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dover1ek4.jpg)

new net deflectors:

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/6274/netzabweiserjw1.jpg

another impression:

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/5685/shot1209219534op6.jpg

Mikayhls new S-Ai boat also for other countries:

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/6632/italiaim4.jpg

http://s6.directupload.net/images/080527/a8oqvvc7.jpg

[rifleman13]

Excellent!

The scenery! A perfect reason to raid Dover.:arrgh!:

What's an S-boot?:roll:

[EZeemering]

Its a ****-boot. Back in those days they didnt had toilets and sewers. So the soldiers were taken on these boots to the open see, they dumped their thing and they they returned to the battlefield!.


As serious reply; Schnell-boot. The German equilivant of the torpedo boot.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-boat

[Jimbuna]

Excellent!

The scenery! A perfect reason to raid Dover.:arrgh!:

What's an S-boot?:roll:

Schnellboot = Fastboat http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/pirate.gif

[HanSolo78]

New 3D bombs: in fomer Sh3 versions one 3D modell is used for all type of bombs

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7042/73370076ne8.jpg

http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/5098/250500kggq7.jpg

http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/7710/depthchargesre1.jpg

[Jimbuna]

I like http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/thumbsup.gif

[Alex]

Looks nice ! :yep: :cool:

[Von Manteuffel]

Totally outstanding, HanSolo78! My breath is bated.

[Venatore]

That's an area that I would be avoiding as a u-boat commander :o bloody excellent video :up:

[Sailor Steve]

Not me; I take my first patrol out of Kiel and assign myself to AO95. With all that going on I just might enjoy sitting outside the harbor and poaching on fleeing Polish ships.:sunny:

[Philipp_Thomsen]

another impression:

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/5685/shot1209219534op6.jpg




HOLY CRAP MAN!!! WHAT WAVE TEXTURES ARE YOU USING? THIS LOOKS BLOODY REAL! :rock:

[Ivan Putski]

Really like what I`ve seen so far, excellent work guys. Puts:up:

[HanSolo78]

HOLY CRAP MAN!!! WHAT WAVE TEXTURES ARE YOU USING? THIS LOOKS BLOODY REAL! :rock:


I think.. this looks more real ;)

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/7563/shot1211578587bw8.jpg

[Hitman]

Excellent stuff!!:up:

I must say, the water is really IMPRESSIVE :o probably the best looking one for SH3 I have ever seen :ping:

[Tuddley3]

This is Tuddley waiting for WAC 3.0 :rotfl:
(Sorry, I couldn't pass this up. All good things are worth waiting for :up:)
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m65/tuddley3/1088259848.jpg

[HanSolo78]

This is Tuddley waiting for WAC 3.0 :rotfl:
(Sorry, I couldn't pass this up. All good things are worth waiting for :up:)
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m65/tuddley3/1088259848.jpg



I swear.. waiting will have an end ;)
Expect the release in 2 weeks! We just released the releasecanditat 2.. so the last one before official release! :up:

[R1fl3M4n]

WaC rocks. :rock:

[Philipp_Thomsen]

Mind me asking, which is the wave amplitude you're using for wac?

How the water look like in a clear blue sky?

[denis_469]

This is Tuddley waiting for WAC 3.0 :rotfl:

(Sorry, I couldn't pass this up. All good things are worth waiting for :up:)
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m65/tuddley3/1088259848.jpg



I swear.. waiting will have an end ;)
Expect the release in 2 weeks! We just released the releasecanditat 2.. so the last one before official release! :up:

Good news for release data.

[HanSolo78]

Mind me asking, which is the wave amplitude you're using for wac?

How the water look like in a clear blue sky?

Have a look: http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/3872/9mta4.jpg

[HanSolo78]

Hmm.... something is different than before... :lost:


http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/5502/shot1211825346xj9.jpg

[Jimbuna]

An iceberg with bristles :p

:help:

[Laufen zum Ziel]

Fantastic,

Great job

[ryoga_77]

Wow,a *****ly pear,that will surely hurt.
Will the lookout be able to spot one of these if they are surfaced in enemy waters?

[Sailor Steve]

"A fiendish thingy! A fiendish thingy!"

[Cohaagen]

This looks absolutely wonderful...I may have to do a dual install with GWX 2.1 as I can't bear to part with the latter since I dropped in the Community vessels mod. I am very impressed with the wave mechanics in the preview vid. Big improvement. Can't wait to see and play the finished product!

Oh, any info on whether there may be new units at all?

[HanSolo78]

New environment trailer:

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/7701/playmd5.jpg (http://www.myvideo.at/watch/4449728)

[Jimbuna]

I was just getting settled....then it ended :-?

Nice windmill :up:

[rifleman13]

Welcome to the Netherlands!:arrgh!:

Sweet looking windmill!:rock::up::rock:

Can't wait for WAC 3.0

[HanSolo78]

release will be this weekend ;)

[dcb]

release will be this weekend ;)

A long wait comes to an end.:rock:

[danurve]

Waves and other work looks impressive!
Guys & Gals make sure your video card / drivers & pc are up to speed for the full version of this mod.
I remember in 2.15 there was lots of action everywhere, if you couldn't find jazz & targets you were doing something wrong.

It may be a late suggestion but multiple D/L sources, even an extra filefront page perhaps would be good instead of people trying to hit the same place all at once.
Personaly I don't like rapidshare, and avoid sites with flashy nonsence and pop-up yukk. A plain old FTP source would be the nutz.

[HanSolo78]

@danurve
we will definitely choose different servers.. but it might be that these servers are up a bit later..

[geosub1978]

I remember in 2.15 there was lots of action everywhere, if you couldn't find jazz & targets you were doing something wrong.

That's why I strongly believe/hope there will be proper adjustment of the scripted file and the incomming messages for mission tasking!

[HanSolo78]

I remember in 2.15 there was lots of action everywhere, if you couldn't find jazz & targets you were doing something wrong.

That's why I strongly believe/hope there will be proper adjustment of the scripted file and the incomming messages for mission tasking!

unfortunately I have to disappoint you a little bit.. sure the skripted operations were all reworked and also the english messages are translated. but the english radio messages are not complete. they do not match with the events because we missed team members who could have done this work. But I think you (community) have great possibilities to make the english radio messages complete.

greetings

[geosub1978]

You mean the messages_de file is compatible with the events?

If so, I could give a try with the translation, but with some time depth!

[HanSolo78]

You mean the messages_de file is compatible with the events?

If so, I could give a try with the translation, but with some time depth!

Yeah! All german radio messages match the events.
Maybe you could work togehter with danurve because he already did much work on radio messages.

[geosub1978]

I sent danurve's a message, we will see what we can do!

[HanSolo78]

The newest WAC version is now available at our new homepage!!! :rock: :rock: :rock:

New different servers will be online a bit later!

[denis_469]

In you link Teil1 - error find not.

Not work all teil's

[Mil_tera]

Thank you Hansolo!


Am downloading right now!!!! :up:

[ryoga_77]

:up: Thank You Han Solo,downloading now!

[bigboywooly]

Any other mirrors Hans ?
Have part one now have to wait 2 hours before any more
Stoopid mega upload

[Jimbuna]

I should imagine the only alternative would be a private server.....unles anyone knows of a public filesharing site with a bigger single file allowance than Megaupload :hmm:

[bigboywooly]

Thanx Mikhayl
Couple of things I want to look at :up:

[HanSolo78]

You can get it there too : http://hosted.filefront.com/HanSolo78/
:up:

Congratulations Han, you should post a release thread so that everyone can see it, and maybe upload the manual only as a "demo" for people who don't know WAC, it's very well done.

Cheers

Thx, we worked quite hard to get this version ready. I aske a mod to rename this thread so that everyone can see we released.

[Jimbuna]

Thanx Mikhayl
Couple of things I want to look at :up:

Quite understandable mate http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/thumbsup.gif

[flamm]

Thank you for this great job. :up:
WAC 3.0 looks amazing, it's probably the best mod, and I have never seen such a beautiful waves in SHIII before.

There is only one thing that broke my heart - I have a CTD during loading when trying to start a patrol or single mission. Naval academy and museum works well.
I have a fresh install of SHIII + WAC3.0, no other mods, no Commander. My system is Core2Duo6750, Radeon HD3870, 2 Gb RAM. I played GWX without problems.

All that remains for me are Museum and training.:)

[HanSolo78]

Thank you for this great job. :up:
WAC 3.0 looks amazing, it's probably the best mod, and I have never seen such a beautiful waves in SHIII before.

There is only one thing that broke my heart - I have a CTD during loading when trying to start a patrol or single mission. Naval academy and museum works well.
I have a fresh install of SHIII + WAC3.0, no other mods, no Commander. My system is Core2Duo6750, Radeon HD3870, 2 Gb RAM. I played GWX without problems.

All that remains for me are Museum and training.:)

Hello!

Then there is something worng on your installation.
Please do a reinstall!
All works fine if installed corrctly!

Make sure to read the install readme at our homepage ;)

EDIT: Did you install patch1.4b?

[flamm]

EDIT: Did you install patch1.4b?
Of course I installed WAC on patched version.
I tried to reinstall 3 times, all correct.
The only thing... I have russian version of XP.:hmm:
Maybe this is the problem.

Anyway your mod is great!:D

BTW: There is a difference between messages_de.txt and messages_en.txt in WAC. Messages_de.txt begins from "#Date (Begin Transmision)" etc. but in messages_en.txt there is a "s#Date (Begin Transmision)"
But maybe this is not fatal... I don't know

[HanSolo78]

EDIT: Did you install patch1.4b?

Of course I installed WAC on patched version.
I tried to reinstall 3 times, all correct.
The only thing... I have russian version of XP.:hmm:
Maybe this is the problem.

Anyway your mod is great!:D

Thx!
Might bethe problem.. we only have german versions.
But sounds weirds that GWx is running and WAC not.

[flamm]

But sounds weirds that GWx is running and WAC not.

Yes, It is weird... but I will try to find a problem by myself.
Thanks for help and for your exellent mod. :up:

[HanSolo78]

@flamm

I hope you get it working!!


btw.
thx for the sticky to the mods!

[Tanyrhiew]

Looks absolutely gorgeous, excellent work chaps. That ocean is the best yet.

Have come across one small bug -

Started a career with the 7th Flotilla in 1943, U-boat starts in the Bay of Guinea!

I first tried it starting the career in January using sh3 commander 3.13 which I believe is the latest version. I removed commander and re-installed the mod, same thing happens when starting with the default April start.

This was on a clean install of the game & 1.4b patch.

[geosub1978]

Good mourning from Kreta!

I just d/led the 3 files, but after the extraction of *.001 a WarAceCampaign 3.0_final FULL.7z archieve was created in the folder WarAceCampaign 3.0_final FULL which cannot be extracted by 7z and obviously cannot be put in the MODS folder :down:.

I also didn't notice any automatic extraction of *.002/ 003:down:

I am obviously doing something wrong according to the installation manual which I follow, but I don't know what!

[HanSolo78]

Good mourning from Kreta!

I just d/led the 3 files, but after the extraction of *.001 a WarAceCampaign 3.0_final FULL.7z archieve was created in the folder WarAceCampaign 3.0_final FULL which cannot be extracted by 7z and obviously cannot be put in the MODS folder :down:.

I also didn't notice any automatic extraction of *.002/ 003:down:

I am obviously doing something wrong according to the installation manual which I follow, but I don't know what!

This problem also experienced another user.. Only a complete new download from my FF server was the solution.

[geosub1978]

Which version of 7z did you use?

I am d/lding again from File Front

[HanSolo78]

Which version of 7z did you use?

I am d/lding again from File Front

The newest one, I think.
How did you extract the file? best method is right click on mous over archive 1 and then open with 7z extract to ... (all archives on desktop)

[HanSolo78]

Looks absolutely gorgeous, excellent work chaps. That ocean is the best yet.

Have come across one small bug -

Started a career with the 7th Flotilla in 1943, U-boat starts in the Bay of Guinea!

I first tried it starting the career in January using sh3 commander 3.13 which I believe is the latest version. I removed commander and re-installed the mod, same thing happens when starting with the default April start.

This was on a clean install of the game & 1.4b patch.

thx.
I experienced this problem too... there will surely be a hotfix for this in a few days.. until then please start from brest, la rochelle or lorient ;)

greetings


EDIT: Hotfix for start in St. Nazaire: http://files.filefront.com/WAC+30+Hotfixrar/;10778483;/fileinfo.html

[Hitman]

Just curious, but how do loading times compare to GWX and NYGM? Does WAC load faster or also takes as much as GWX?

Nice looking stuff, will download as soon as there is a version with hotfix included :up:

[geosub1978]

It worked, it worked!:rock:

I will be back with feedback!

Thank you HanSolo and your team!

[HanSolo78]

Just curious, but how do loading times compare to GWX and NYGM? Does WAC load faster or also takes as much as GWX?

Nice looking stuff, will download as soon as there is a version with hotfix included :up:

I don´t know.. becaus eI never played GWx or NYGM. But campaign files are bigger than in any other mod, I think. So the loading time should be a bit longer. But yo have to test yourself!

-> hotfix fullversion: we don't know if we upload complete 1,2Gb beause of a small fix ;)

[HanSolo78]

It worked, it worked!:rock:

I will be back with feedback!

Thank you HanSolo and your team!


Great! I hoped so :up:

Do you play with Sh3 Commander?
If so, please make a few comments if its working with WAC 3.0.
thx

[nirwana]

lol..... :o now its really about time to replace my aging 6600 with a 8800gtx. The 5200+ 64x2 duo should be still fine though i better add RAM to the 2gigs running vista.

I managed to enable OLC special (the v1.2.6 bombed out) and some of my favourite mods with it. SH3com seems to works as well. Cant do any serious check outs with it til i get the new stuff delivered. It's like playing flight sim 2 on a c64...:/\\k:thank god there is a the multish3 utility.

[Hitman]

-> hotfix fullversion: we don't know if we upload complete 1,2Gb beause of a small fix ;)

I just saw on the WAC web that the fix is really small and available already, downloading now the whole thing, looking forward to try that impressive sea :up:

About loading times: I fear that they will be longer than GWX then :shifty:

But anyway if the main amount of events is in the scripted layer, I might disable it for the periods I'm not able to see historic events :hmm:

P.S. One suggestion (I already started doing something similar with the GWX campaign): Why not split the campaign in years to help loading times? i.e. a JSGME enablable separated set of files for 1939-40-41-42-43-44-45, so you would just enable the ones of the year you are in.

Cheers

[danurve]

Greetings. I have taken the liberty to correct 51 errors in the English radio messages file.
The German radio messages file is in order.

No messages were deleted.
No messages were added.
There were a few timers out of 'wac', and incorrect tab spacing on many messages were cutting off whole or partial messages. I don't know if that was from the 7-z compression or compressing after a translation, but that doesn't matter.

This is not a MOD critical file or critical fix but simply repairs the messages_en file.

D/L here; http://hosted.filefront.com/danurve
or here; file front d/l link (I think) (http://dodownload.filefront.com/10779819//cd704541140d0939a88cee2260a0ab8935772e86d45819d3ae e9e9fb22e8318cb3b7091065aba89b)

HanSolo78; I hope this was ok to do and helps out with WAC 3.0, if not let me know and I'll delete the file.

[Jaeger]

Hi Hans,

i checked your homepage and i am very impressed! :rock: two questions: are there any changes for the AI (sensors)? i didnt read about this... (so, it wouldnt be as hard as gwx) and second: is there a 16 km atmosphere or is it the stock 8 km atmosphere?

and third, to the others: what about the loading times? longer as gwx or shorter?

thanks, Jaeger

[HanSolo78]

@jaeger
we did smal changes to the ai sensors, but not that tight like gwx.
the default atmosphere is 8km in wac3.0 because 16km would most likely result in a dia show

@nirwana

graphics is not all abou sh3 and wac 3.0! you also need a very strong CPU!

@hitman
surely possible but we´ll take an outtake after this long and hard work.. so its your turn!

@danurve
thx

@
all danurves radio log should be enabled after the hotfix

[Hitman]

Oh I forgot: The megaupload links from your website don't seem to work for me :hmm: I'm downloading from Filefront, but it is sadly very slow :damn:

[geosub1978]

Hi!
A hole new atmosphere isn't it?:sunny:.
Nice to see HMS WARSPITE scripted also.
I believe after the hotfixes and the messages matter, there is nothing better that can be done in SH3!

Everything till now seems to work very smoothly (2GB are MUST!).
Nevertheless, for me, loading time is a little bit less than GWX!

Yeap, SH3com (2.7 my version) appears to work also! I will try the newest the next days.

Only one thing for now: As before, when you cyrcle the torpedo tubes the previous one closes. I personally prefer to keep every tube I want open untill I select to close that's why I use Q open Y cyrcle and W close, but this is personal.

Well done, it is what I expected to see!:rock::rock:

[HanSolo78]

Hi!
A hole new atmosphere isn't it?:sunny:.
Nice to see HMS WARSPITE scripted also.
I believe after the hotfixes and the messages matter, there is nothing better that can be done in SH3!

Everything till now seems to work very smoothly (2GB are MUST!).
Nevertheless, for me, loading time is a little bit less than GWX!

Yeap, SH3com (2.7 my version) appears to work also! I will try the newest the next days.

Only one thing for now: As before, when you cyrcle the torpedo tubes the previous one closes. I personally prefer to keep every tube I want open untill I select to close that's why I use Q open Y cyrcle and W close, but this is personal.

Well done, it is what I expected to see!:rock::rock:

Could you please tell me your system specs? because some people have low FPS but the mod ran smoothly in our tests..

the issue with the torp doors.. I usually open all dooors in the tower.. then all doors keep open!

EDIT: thx for the atmosphere kudos :) thats what we tried to achieve! now.. keep making screens an spread them ;)

[geosub1978]

System specs:

P III (3GHz)- 2GB RAM (DDR2) ATI X1600PRO (512AGP). Nothing special!

I have set 4x antialiasing and 8x ansiotropic filtering as you have pointed me.

Particles to 100/Vsynch enabled

Only some reduced FPS douring the explosions:up:

I always turn off everything from task manager and the internet connection as well

[HanSolo78]

System specs:

P III (3GHz)- 2GB RAM (DDR2) ATI X1600PRO (512AGP). Nothing special!

I have set 4x antialiasing and 8x ansiotropic filtering as you have pointed me.

Particles to 100/Vsynch enabled

Only some reduced FPS douring the explosions:up:

I always turn off everything from task manager and the internet connection as well

Hmf.. did you already start in Wilhelmshaven or Kiel?
Another guy in ther german forum reports 8-9 FPS in harbour wihtout these quality settings like antialiasing or filtering

[geosub1978]

From Wilhelmshaven some 30 FPS (this is OK for me).

These 8-9 FPS happened to me in the past when I forgot my internet connection active!

[Jaeger]

@jaeger
we did smal changes to the ai sensors, but not that tight like gwx.
the default atmosphere is 8km in wac3.0 because 16km would most likely result in a dia show



nice to hear, i will give it a try!

[Jimbuna]

Have there been any reports of the game closing down when using fraps ? http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1817/thinkbigsw1yo4.gif

[HanSolo78]

Have there been any reports of the game closing down when using fraps ? http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1817/thinkbigsw1yo4.gif

ehm... noo... used it myself to make some movies you already watched, I think.

[Jimbuna]

Have there been any reports of the game closing down when using fraps ? http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1817/thinkbigsw1yo4.gif

ehm... noo... used it myself to make some movies you already watched, I think.

Rgr that...I'll try starting a patrol out at sea http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/pirate.gif

[torpille]

bonjour a tous.
i have a trouble to lauch it.
when i delete d3d9.dll and d3d9.cfg,it's ok, only?
what can i do?
what are the differences,and solutions.:damn:

[HanSolo78]

bonjour a tous.
i have a trouble to lauch it.
when i delete d3d9.dll and d3d9.cfg,it's ok, only?
what can i do?
what are the differences,and solutions.:damn:

hi and bonjour a la France!
yeah.. delete the d3d9 files.
should solve the problem. otherwise your download may be damaged.
the mod folder should have 4,4gb uncompressed!

[torpille]

tanks!hansolo78
its done,i delete it but, i can lauch a training section but not a career.
and i have a new question.
it 's about a number of sailor,offficer and else,are you sure,is it no too much?:rock:

[HanSolo78]

tanks!hansolo78
its done,i delete it but, i can lauch a training section but not a career.
and i have a new question.
it 's about a number of sailor,offficer and else,are you sure,is it no too much?:rock:

I think if the career does not start the download has an error.
you should download again!

the sailors too much? might be.. but should also be "repaired" because the latest files on megaupload had a small update which include now the hotfix and other small changes.

files on filefront will be online again in the evening after the football match ;)

[geosub1978]

the latest files on megaupload had a small update which include now the hotfix and other small changes.

:damn::damn::rotfl:

What about FF?

[ryoga_77]

Hello Han,
i have dl WAC 3 and extracted to the main dir of a fresh SH3 install and all i get is a CTD.Any ideas pls?






P4 QUAD 2.66 GHZ
GEFORCE 9800 GX2
4 GB Ram

[onelifecrisis]

Hey han, where's my name on those credits? :p

[HanSolo78]

Hey han, where's my name on those credits? :p

it´s there.. have a look ;)

@ryoga77

whats your size of the wac3.0 folder?

[ryoga_77]

The size is 4.45gb unzipped.
I insttalled it without d3d9.dll & d3d9.cfg after reading earlier posts and now it runs just fine!

[HanSolo78]

The size is 4.45gb unzipped.
I insttalled it without d3d9.dll & d3d9.cfg after reading earlier posts and now it runs just fine!

great! :up:

[JC1959]

Hello all.
Sorry to be a pain but I am having a bit of trouble with the files for WAC 3.0.
I have downloaded all three files from the megaupload site, and when I highlighted and right clicked the first file, - WarAceCampaign 3.0_final FULL.7z.001, then highlighted `7zip`, I got quite a long list of choices….of which I double clicked the fourth one (which was “Extract to WarAceCampaign 3.0_final FULL\“ .
This it did, and I ended up with a new folder called `WarAceCampaign 3.0_final FULL`.
But now with a WinRAR archive file in it to the size of 942,080 KB (?).
Have I used the correct procedure up to this point, or do I now have to unzip this file?
Appreciate some advice here. Thanks

JC

[Mil_tera]

I had the same problem. So I downloaded from the filefront side and those files worked....don't know if it had anything to do with it or not..you might want to try that..

[danurve]

Did a fresh install of driect drive SH3 1.4, with a clean slate meaning uninstalled commander first, deleted all leftover files and such.
The d3d9.dll & d3d9.cfg file had to be deleted, what their purpose is I dunno but after that & the hot patch & the messages fix all went well.

I am glad to see the repacking part isn't nessesary anymore as was in previous versions.
Fired up the game on it's own; and without letting the cat out of the bag but - WOW on the intro movie :up:
Very nice Hans.
Loading time on my machine was about 30% longer compared to GWX.
2.8 dual core 4 gigs dual channel gskill.
The dummy ships are a nice alternate for us guys not wanting to roll through the academy anymore.
Harbour traffic - heavy, but managable for panning and eye candy. Nice binocular screen btw.
The user gui :up:
New 6-Dials :up:
I have some screens from Keil, to post links later, need some sleep first.
The shipping - nicely done and detailed, like what I've seen so far.
Speaking of details - the explosion affects from torpedo hits :up:
New details on the crew, my watch officer needs a shave :cool:
Another way cool thing about the water, not just the texture, but you'll have to dive to check it out :up:

Speaking of the crew, ran into a problem with using SH3 Commander.
I have Commander 3.0, installed it, things seemed ok at first.
But after I started the game and went into the boat options-screen before a patrol, I could not select another boat. In fact no others were listed. Then when I tried to load the patrol it said "to many officers go to barracks". Ok so I tied to make another career, and noticed the amount of officers & crew were back to defaults and Not what Wac 30 changed them to. Then when I tried to create a new career with commander it would only show a type II and the other boxes/options were blank or empty.
And so I would think that some files are needed for Commander to be compatable with this new version?
To check that I uninstalled wac with jsgme and completely deleted commander. placed a fresh copy of WAC 3.0 in jsgme and reinstalled withoiut Commander.
Then it was fine, I mean what the Mod seemed to install, options back in place, as many careers as you want, but from the game interface, not starting from Commander. So, I would think I installed it correctly, but maybe Commander at least v3 needs to know what the deal (files) is. If someone could double check that.
I mean I will have withdrawls without SH3Commander.

[torpille]

gut morgen hansolo.
i have some answer for you about my problem.
i have a pc with multi boot:one with xp and i don't lauch a career,and with vista without trouble.
:damn: so i confirm too much sailor,pettyofficer,and officer for a IIA?IID?and.............

[bigboywooly]

@ Danurve

Can you upload the CFG files from SH3 commander
Will have a look see what I can do

I dont have the normal ones only GWX ones

Oh and the flotilla cfg from C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\SilentHunterIII\data\Cfg

[danurve]

bigboywooly; Sure thing, I'll try and take care of that tonight.

Hope my previous post made enough sence, lack of sleep tends to produce babble typing :ping:

[bigboywooly]

Just the WAC flotilla cfg pls mate
Have located some commander cfg files

Yes made sense
Of sorts but then lack of sleep makes reading anything fun anyway

:rotfl:

Pretty sure I know what it is
Hope so

[danurve]

You have a PM sir :up:

Luck would have a local copy of the d/l here. Got to like those flash drives.

[bigboywooly]

As do you Danurve

@Hansolo

You have PM too :yep:

[mengle]

i'm using GWX 2.01 and i dll WAC 3.0 so i'm using some files of the mod: scene file, env. and the planes also to begin . Must tell you :rock: :rock: :rock:

[Tuddley3]

I read the Manual while downloading, and had to read it again just to make sure I read what I thought I read. I might have to read it again just to confirm my confirmation. I thought 2.15 was amazing, 3.0 is truly mind boggling.

[Gorshkov]

Hi!

Can I expect any WAC 3.0 Light version, Han?

[HanSolo78]

Hi!

Can I expect any WAC 3.0 Light version, Han?

Yes, its very likely. But not very very soon... maybe in 10 to14 days.

[Gorshkov]

Hi!

Can I expect any WAC 3.0 Light version, Han?
Yes, its very likely. But not very very soon... maybe in 10 to 14 days.

No problem, pal!
I will wait even longer hoping my computer species (CPU 2GHz, 1280MB RAM, Radeon X1650Pro) are enough to run your new Lite version. I am very pleased playing WAC 2.15 Lite! :up:

[rugby5]

I have a couple of questions and I'm hoping someone can help me out. First off,
is there a way to change the resolution to 1680X1250? I noticed when I downloaded WAC 3.0 it had the resolution fix file, I loaded it and tried to change
the resolution with the text editor in the cfg file and the game wouldn't load. Secondly, how can you run GWX 2.1 and WAC 3.0, or can you even run them both at all? Both these mods are absolutely amazing and I would like to be able to use them. One last question, is it a good idea to use Silent Hunter Commander with this mod? To me, that's another must have. Here are my system specs if that helps:

Dell Inspiron 530
Windows XP Home Edition
2.4GHZ Intell (R) Core (TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600
3 GB RAM
ATI Radeon HD 2600XT

Any help would be appreciated and thanks to all the developers for the great Mods.

[DedEye]

First: love the mod! Thanks so much.

I am however running into the "frozen gauges @ 12o'clock" issue. I've tried saving and reloading; no go. The only thing that gets rid of it is starting a new patrol.

Type VIIC starting from St. Nazaire in '42. New install of SH3 and just WAC + texture fix installed via jsgme.

I also noticed the fumo antenna is out of place on the conning tower.

XP, Core 2 duo, 2gigs DDR, 8800GTX.

I noted the St. Nazaire hotfix in the first post but the link is broken. I'll try starting from another base and see if it makes any difference.

[bigboywooly]

To run more than one install

First rename the SilentHunterIII folder
If you have WAC3 on it then call it WAC3

Put you DVD in the drive
Click install
Click repair

Viloa
A new SilentHunterIII folder
Patch it to 1.4 ( unless your disc is already 1.4 ready )

Now you can copy the new folder as many times as you like so you always have a clean patched install

Then add GWX to any one of your new folders

I regulary used to have around 5 or 6 installs

ATM I have one with WAC3 on - one with LSH3 on - one clean and 3 with GWX on

:up:

[rugby5]

To run more than one install

First rename the SilentHunterIII folder
If you have WAC3 on it then call it WAC3

Put you DVD in the drive
Click install
Click repair

Viloa
A new SilentHunterIII folder
Patch it to 1.4 ( unless your disc is already 1.4 ready )

Now you can copy the new folder as many times as you like so you always have a clean patched install

Then add GWX to any one of your new folders

I regulary used to have around 5 or 6 installs

ATM I have one with WAC3 on - one with LSH3 on - one clean and 3 with GWX on


Thanks for the help. I must've done something wrong. Not real computer savvy here. Renamed the folder with WAC in it and loaded up GWX. WAC worked fine for awhile and then started to crash. I tried the resolution fix for SH3 on WAC, I'm sure that had something to do with it. Once the load with WAC started to crash it affected the GWX load. I deleted it all and I'll try it again. Anyway, thanks for the help. We'll keep pluggin'. :up:

[bigboywooly]

Careers from one install will not work with another

There is a program called multiSH3 which gives you the chance to seperate the careers by install

Or just add the modname after your Kpts

IE
Joachim Schepke WAC
Otto Kretschmer GWX

Etc
Then you know which goes with which

[JC1959]

Hello all.
Sorry to be a pain but I am having a bit of trouble with the files for WAC 3.0.
I have downloaded all three files from the megaupload site, and when I highlighted and right clicked the first file, - WarAceCampaign 3.0_final FULL.7z.001, then highlighted `7zip`, I got quite a long list of choices….of which I double clicked the fourth one (which was “Extract to WarAceCampaign 3.0_final FULL\“ .
This it did, and I ended up with a new folder called `WarAceCampaign 3.0_final FULL`.
But now with a WinRAR archive file in it to the size of 942,080 KB (?).
Have I used the correct procedure up to this point, or do I now have to unzip this file?
Appreciate some advice here. Thanks

JC


With the exception of the guy who actually replied - what am I, invisible!?
Come on lads, I need some help here! Where are you all??:damn:
I don`t see much community spirit as I write this....

[DedEye]

Hello all.
Sorry to be a pain but I am having a bit of trouble with the files for WAC 3.0.
I have downloaded all three files from the megaupload site, and when I highlighted and right clicked the first file, - WarAceCampaign 3.0_final FULL.7z.001, then highlighted `7zip`, I got quite a long list of choices….of which I double clicked the fourth one (which was “Extract to WarAceCampaign 3.0_final FULL\“ .
This it did, and I ended up with a new folder called `WarAceCampaign 3.0_final FULL`.
But now with a WinRAR archive file in it to the size of 942,080 KB (?).
Have I used the correct procedure up to this point, or do I now have to unzip this file?
Appreciate some advice here. Thanks

JC


I'm not sure. I d/l from file front and have 7 zip setup so that it opens a window that shows the compressed files and directories. I do have to select all the directories as only one is selected when I first open the archive. I use the ctrl-a keyboard shortcut to do this. I unzipped everything as instructed in the installation guide, enabled it via jsgme, and it worked.

Starting from a different port didn't fix my gauge issue. I did do some searching and it appears to be related to AI Uboats(?). Interestingly, I noticed similar behaviour in SH4 with operation monsun. Everything is still operational, but the gauges and hydrophone dial don't move.

[Topo65]

Hello all.
Sorry to be a pain but I am having a bit of trouble with the files for WAC 3.0.
I have downloaded all three files from the megaupload site, and when I highlighted and right clicked the first file, - WarAceCampaign 3.0_final FULL.7z.001, then highlighted `7zip`, I got quite a long list of choices….of which I double clicked the fourth one (which was “Extract to WarAceCampaign 3.0_final FULL\“ .
This it did, and I ended up with a new folder called `WarAceCampaign 3.0_final FULL`.
But now with a WinRAR archive file in it to the size of 942,080 KB (?).
Have I used the correct procedure up to this point, or do I now have to unzip this file?
Appreciate some advice here. Thanks

JC

With the exception of the guy who actually replied - what am I, invisible!?
Come on lads, I need some help here! Where are you all??
I don`t see much community spirit as I write this....

Please, check the names of the files!!! I have the same problem, but I rename the files 2 and 3 and them install ok. Oh, dammit, i cant write english well.:damn:

Please, rename the files download with megaupload with this:

WarAceCampaign_3.0_final.z.001
WarAceCampaign_3.0_final.z.002
WarAceCampaign_3.0_final.z.003

Then use 7z for extract clicking in the first.

Hope I help you!

[geosub1978]

JC1959!!!!!!!!

Use the FILE FRONT FILES!!!!!!

Only this will resolve your problem!!!

[Delareon]

i dont know if this questions has been asked before so i will just ask:

Are there any Gameplay changes in WAC?
Or is it Stock SHIII with "just" an enhanced campaign?

is there somekind of Changelog about the gameplay changes if they exists?

I readed the WAC Homepage but cant find an answer to my question.
I found tons of information about the different missions and new shiptypes
and so on.

Because i regulary play with the GWX Mod and for example i like the fact that
i had to dive when a plane is spotted or that the Destroyers are better than in stock game.

[HanSolo78]

The Ai is just tweaked a bit in WAC3.0 vs. stock sh3, but not that kind like GWx. But your sub is much more vulnerable so if you have damage you have to make repairs for hours and damages. water in the boat will affect the diving behaviour.
Also since 1943 the planes are very dangerous because of radar, leigh lights and rockets. Otherwise in 1940 the golden times are very easy until you don´t face a taskforce ;)

So.. that for now!


i dont know if this questions has been asked before so i will just ask:

Are there any Gameplay changes in WAC?
Or is it Stock SHIII with "just" an enhanced campaign?

is there somekind of Changelog about the gameplay changes if they exists?

I readed the WAC Homepage but cant find an answer to my question.
I found tons of information about the different missions and new shiptypes
and so on.

Because i regulary play with the GWX Mod and for example i like the fact that
i had to dive when a plane is spotted or that the Destroyers are better than in stock game.

[Gorshkov]

Hi, again!

I noticed that WAC 3.0 system requirements include 3 GHz fast CPU. I'd like to know if multi-core CPU but with slower clock rate can handle WAC 3.0 without FPS hit?


Are there any Gameplay changes in WAC?
Or is it Stock SHIII with "just" an enhanced campaign?

Because i regulary play with the GWX Mod and for example i like the fact that
i had to dive when a plane is spotted or that the Destroyers are better than in stock game.

I think WAC supermod is for people (like me) who believe that stock SH3 is too buggy or too easy to play but in contrary GWX mod is unplayable due to too strong ASW AI capabilities. So in my opinion WAC is the best compromise now because other supermods (NYGM, RUB and so on) are not kept alive at present.

[HanSolo78]

Hi, again!

I noticed that WAC 3.0 system requirements include 3 GHz fast CPU. I'd like to know if multi-core CPU but with slower clock rate can handle WAC 3.0 without FPS hit?

Depends what CPU you´re using, because GHz is not everything!
Some of the latest CPUs have few GHz but are faster clock for clock.
So.. a 2,5GHz Core2Duo will be faster than a 3GHz Pentium4 CPU ;)

But all in all SH3 does not support multiple cores!
Only one core will be used, most likely the graphics driver will use multi-core.
You should test ist!

greetings

[Gorshkov]

Hi, again!

I noticed that WAC 3.0 system requirements include 3 GHz fast CPU. I'd like to know if multi-core CPU but with slower clock rate can handle WAC 3.0 without FPS hit?
Depends what CPU you´re using, because GHz is not everything!
Some of the latest CPUs have few GHz but are faster clock for clock.
So.. a 2,5GHz Core2Duo will be faster than a 3GHz Pentium4 CPU ;)

But all in all SH3 does not support multiple cores!
Only one core will be used, most likely the graphics driver will use multi-core.
You should test ist!

greetings

Thanks for your fast answer!
I am really going to test it because most likely I will acquire new PC in the near future. As for CPU's choosing I think about C2Quad. ;)

[Topo65]

@HanSolo:

Last night, I leave Kiel in 08/01/39, and put heading to excercise zone. When I arrive, planes are bombing merchants. All was destroyed. I dont have any target for my training!

I arrive late to the party?

Sorry for my english.

Thanks for WAC, is a great job!!! :up:

[Gorshkov]

Last night, I leave Kiel in 08/01/39, and put heading to excercise zone. When I arrive, planes are bombing merchants. All was destroyed. I dont have any target for my training!

I arrive late to the party?
It is very possible because training mission should begin just on training area. You don't have to depart port and travel there.

Therefore I suppose you changed this mission in SH3 Mission Editior, didn't you? ;)

[DedEye]

The Ai is just tweaked a bit in WAC3.0 vs. stock sh3, but not that kind like GWx. But your sub is much more vulnerable so if you have damage you have to make repairs for hours and damages. water in the boat will affect the diving behaviour.
Also since 1943 the planes are very dangerous because of radar, leigh lights and rockets. Otherwise in 1940 the golden times are very easy until you don´t face a taskforce ;)

So.. that for now!



I really like this aspect of the mod. I surfaced to finish off a crippled merchant and even machinegun fire caused damage to the boat. Nothing catastrophic, but it did take a while to repair. The boat also becomes a lot more difficult to maneuvre at low speed. Lots of atmosphere too. :up:

[Topo65]

Therefore I suppose you changed this mission in SH3 Mission Editior, didn't you? ;)

I dont know how edit a layer campaign :dead: But thanks for your repply :up: I try.

[HanSolo78]

@HanSolo:

Last night, I leave Kiel in 08/01/39, and put heading to excercise zone. When I arrive, planes are bombing merchants. All was destroyed. I dont have any target for my training!

I arrive late to the party?

Sorry for my english.

Thanks for WAC, is a great job!!! :up:

Thx

Actually you should find some ships which are not destroyed since there are enough ships there. Otherwiese you could also go bakc to port and start a new patrol... the target ships will be there until end of august.

greetings
Han

[Gorshkov]

Well, once I experienced almost identical strange situation in GWX mod. Having accomplished training mission at Vistula Lagoon in August 1939 my U-boat was returning to Koenigsberg and suddenly she was shelled by German coastal artillery near Pillau. I was almost sunk! :rotfl:

Anyway it seems that SH3 game engine can't prevent waging real battles before 1st September 1939, whose some mods introduce as combat exercise missions...

[Topo65]

Thx

Actually you should find some ships which are not destroyed since there are enough ships there. Otherwiese you could also go bakc to port and start a new patrol... the target ships will be there until end of august.

greetings
Han

Thx a lot for your answer, Han. Normaly I training my Fire Solutions with any traffic, but of course without fire it. I like this issue in WAC3.0 :up:

[HanSolo78]

Well, once I experienced almost identical strange situation in GWX mod. Having accomplished training mission at Vistula Lagoon in August 1939 my U-boat was returning to Koenigsberg and suddenly she was shelled by German coastal artillery near Pillau. I was almost sunk! :rotfl:

Anyway it seems that SH3 game engine can't prevent waging real battles before 1st September 1939, whose some mods introduce as combat exercise missions...

might be in gwx.. i read that also in th german forum.
but in wac 3.0 the target ships are assigned to a seperate country which is only hostile from 1.8.39 to 31.8.39 and there are no other units from this country.
the planes are ok in the target area because they also have to make target bombing due to the upcoming crysis ;)

[Gorshkov]

Well, once I experienced almost identical strange situation in GWX mod. Having accomplished training mission at Vistula Lagoon in August 1939 my U-boat was returning to Koenigsberg and suddenly she was shelled by German coastal artillery near Pillau. I was almost sunk! :rotfl:

Anyway it seems that SH3 game engine can't prevent waging real battles before 1st September 1939, whose some mods introduce as combat exercise missions...
might be in gwx.. i read that also in th german forum.
but in wac 3.0 the target ships are assigned to a seperate country which is only hostile from 1.8.39 to 31.8.39 and there are no other units from this country.
Great because I don't like to be sink by my own side. I tried to install WAC 3.0 Full but unfortunately my computer could not handle it. So now I test GWX 2.1 waiting for your WAC 3.0 Lite version. :lol:


The planes are ok in the target area because they also have to make target bombing due to the upcoming crysis ;)
I suppose you have meant that aircrafts had to make practice bombings there before war began. ;)

[Delareon]

Thanks for your answers one page before Guys.
Thats what i want to hear and i will try out that very promising Mod.

But the following posts leads me to another question:
3GhZ CPU 2GB Ram and the Graphic Card requirements are far above
the stock requirements.
So my question is simple: why?
My PC is a little above the requirements so the Game should run properly, but i cant understand what you guys have done to making that game such ressource hungry.
The screenshots doesnt look like an massive graphic improvement. Better than stock
in most parts but i didnt understand which part does eat that much ressources.

[HanSolo78]

Thanks for your answers one page before Guys.
Thats what i want to hear and i will try out that very promising Mod.

But the following posts leads me to another question:
3GhZ CPU 2GB Ram and the Graphic Card requirements are far above
the stock requirements.
So my question is simple: why?
My PC is a little above the requirements so the Game should run properly, but i cant understand what you guys have done to making that game such ressource hungry.
The screenshots doesnt look like an massive graphic improvement. Better than stock
in most parts but i didnt understand which part does eat that much ressources.

One question, one answer ;)
It´s the KI in the harbours!
There will be a lite traffic version for guys who don´t like that much harbour traffic or have slower machines.
We made that much harbour traffic because it adds much immersion.
There is nothing worse than empty harbours in war time!
But also the campaign files:

Stock scr 2,58mb 1942 units
stock lnd 208kb 129 units
stock rnd 5,7mB 1726 groups


wac3.0 scr 11,1mb 10551 units 543% more units than stock
wac3.0 lnd 2,17mb 4190 units 3248% more units than stock
wac3.0 rnd 9,1mb 2667 groups 54% more groups than stock

[nirwana]

:rotfl: I like especially the suicide of the FW 190 slamming into the water near the bismarck under construction sinking top-to-bottom in the polluted greenish water of Wilhelmshafen.

[Delareon]

Thanks for the answer, that explains one part of the issue.
UbiSoft and all other Game developer doesnt mind about system requirements....
Im sure if they want to they can code a game like SHIV with a fair portion lesser ressource needs.....

looking forward to an living harbour :)

[nirwana]

Exitting the game generally cause an abnormal termination no matter if and what other mods are added or what settings of the game im using. So far i doesnt have any negative side effect on launching/playing. So no biggy but someone might found a fix for it to share.

specs are:

Vista 64bit
AMD 5200+
NVidia 8800gtx
6 GB RAM

[HanSolo78]

I like especially the suicide of the FW 190 slamming into the water near the bismarck under construction sinking top-to-bottom in the polluted greenish water of Wilhelmshafen.

I´m sorry, but there is no Bismarck in construction in WHV neither a FW190 ;)


Exitting the game generally cause an abnormal termination no matter if and what other mods are added or what settings of the game im using. So far i doesnt have any negative side effect on launching/playing. So no biggy but someone might found a fix for it to share.

That`s a problem of sh3 somehow and most likely will happen if you do no patrol and exit the game or if you exit too fast.
I don´t think there´s a fix for it.

greetings

[Gorshkov]

UbiSoft and all other Game developer doesnt mind about system requirements....
Im sure if they want to they can code a game like SHIV with a fair portion lesser ressource needs.....
Well, I suppose there is naturally a secret link between game developers and computer hardware industry. First guys create the most resource hungry games possible to fuel second guys revenues, not voluntarily of course. :lol:

Look at SH4 in this context: this game is inferior in all important aspects (war theater, playability) to SH3 apart from crucial one: it has much higher system requirements. It is simply SH3 with two times more challenging graphics.

It is very clear because otherwise there will be no need for commoners to buy such video monsters like 9800GTX2 or HD3870X2. :rotfl:

[HanSolo78]

[quote=Daleron]

It is very clear because otherwise there will be no need for commoners to buy such video monsters like 9800GTX2 or HD3870X2. :rotfl:

On the other hand... therea are videocards for 100€ which perform like hell for this money today. so if people wanna have good graphics, they have to spend some money. don´t has to be over 300$ or 200€!


EDIT: harbour traffic lite for start harbours is now available: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FA6ZZXWI

[Gorshkov]

It is very clear because otherwise there will be no need for commoners to buy such video monsters like 9800GTX2 or HD3870X2. :rotfl:
On the other hand... therea are videocards for 100€ which perform like hell for this money today. so if people wanna have good graphics, they have to spend some money. don´t has to be over 300$ or 200€!

Yes, I think video adapter for 100 EUR is sufficiently enough now if it can handle DX10 and SM 4.0. That is why I don't consider buying anyting above 9600GT or HD3850.

[nirwana]

Hey couldnt resist to buy the 8800gtx for only €164 (demo/open box) - get now 64+ FPS in the heavy populated ports in WAC compared to the 3-6 FPS with my old 6600 a week ago - http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/images/icons/icon10.gif dump the girl(boy)friend/eat junkfood for 1-2 weeks and u can afford it.

btw. CTDing exiting WAC (doesnt happen with stock sh3 or GWX) is mandatory to me - no exceptions but i can live with it for the time being

[Gorshkov]

Hey couldnt resist to buy the 8800gtx for only �164 (demo/open box) - get now 64+ FPS in the heavy populated ports in WAC compared to the 3-6 FPS with my old 6600 a week ago - http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/images/icons/icon10.gif dump the girl(boy)friend/eat junkfood for 1-2 weeks and u can afford it.

Try SH4 and you will have to eat vomity for three months. :rotfl:

[nirwana]

Try SH4 and you will have to eat vomity for three months. :rotfl:
I dont like sh4 its too girlie for me i stick with sh3 :/\\k:

[Gorshkov]

Try SH4 and you will have to eat vomity for three months. :rotfl:
I dont like sh4 its too girlie for me i stick with sh3 :/\\k:
Me too. In real life US subs was causing massacres among Japanese undefended merchants with impunity what is particularly boring as playing experience. Therefore Pacific theater completely lacks this wonderful War of Atlantic climate.
Moreover I think UBI screwed-up this game series a bit by transferring too many features from previous parts to newer ones. If they return with SH V into Atlantic on German side it will be a horrible stupidity and the final end of this series. :cry:

I am sure that next SH parts should focus on Allied submarines on Atlantic and Japanese ones on Pacific. :yep:

[nik112]

hi all
i had silent hunter iii (gwx 2.1) installed and a copy of sh3+1.4. i renamed the silent hunter iii folder(gwx 2.1) to xx silent hunter iii and also the sh3 folder at my documents
i installed the wac 3 full+hotfix at the copy, i entered at museum and was ok. tried to start a campaign at 1940 from 2 flotila and got ctd. tried again from 1940 1 flotila-kiel again ctd.then i unistalled everything deleted the remaining files, install sh3+1.4+wac 3 full+hotfix+lite harbor trafic and again the damn ctd
please help
specs
p4 core 2 duo 2.3
2gb ram
nvidia gf 8950gt

[HanSolo78]

hi all
i had silent hunter iii (gwx 2.1) installed and a copy of sh3+1.4. i renamed the silent hunter iii folder(gwx 2.1) to xx silent hunter iii and also the sh3 folder at my documents
i installed the wac 3 full+hotfix at the copy, i entered at museum and was ok. tried to start a campaign at 1940 from 2 flotila and got ctd. tried again from 1940 1 flotila-kiel again ctd.then i unistalled everything deleted the remaining files, install sh3+1.4+wac 3 full+hotfix+lite harbor trafic and again the damn ctd
please help
specs
p4 core 2 duo 2.3
2gb ram
nvidia gf 8950gt

Did you delete the "SH3" folder where your savegames and careers are?

[nik112]

YES

[HanSolo78]

Hm.. difficult.
But I think that if museum and training missions are working.. there have to be mistake in the copy process... campaign files read units from sea/air/land.. maybe some files are missing.
But this is difficult to proof!

What´s the size of your folder that is activated via JSME?

[geosub1978]

hi all
i had silent hunter iii (gwx 2.1) installed and a copy of sh3+1.4. i renamed the silent hunter iii folder(gwx 2.1) to xx silent hunter iii and also the sh3 folder at my documents
i installed the wac 3 full+hotfix at the copy, i entered at museum and was ok. tried to start a campaign at 1940 from 2 flotila and got ctd. tried again from 1940 1 flotila-kiel again ctd.then i unistalled everything deleted the remaining files, install sh3+1.4+wac 3 full+hotfix+lite harbor trafic and again the damn ctd
please help
specs
p4 core 2 duo 2.3
2gb ram
nvidia gf 8950gt

Start the EDITOR with the scripted, the random and the land layer. If there are no conflict messages then things are really difficult as HanSolo pointed. You should search the problem to drivers I believe, defragment, provided the installing procedures are followed as they should...

[nirwana]

Check for d3d9.cfg and d3d9.dll in the WAC rootfolder - it caused CTDs for me as well as u described. I had to use a regcleaner utility to get rid of the entries in the registry that restored the bug even after the complete reinstalling without those 2 files. Since then i dont even have the posted abnormal termination exit the game anymore. I tried GWX - light harbor traffic as well but it seems to be incompartible with WAC.

[bigboywooly]

WAC and GWX are incompatable
Both are " super " mods in their own right

Do a dual\multi install
That way you can have both or even more different versions of the game

[Tuddley3]

hi all
i had silent hunter iii (gwx 2.1) installed and a copy of sh3+1.4. i renamed the silent hunter iii folder(gwx 2.1) to xx silent hunter iii and also the sh3 folder at my documents
i installed the wac 3 full+hotfix at the copy, i entered at museum and was ok. tried to start a campaign at 1940 from 2 flotila and got ctd. tried again from 1940 1 flotila-kiel again ctd.then i unistalled everything deleted the remaining files, install sh3+1.4+wac 3 full+hotfix+lite harbor trafic and again the damn ctd
please help
specs
p4 core 2 duo 2.3
2gb ram
nvidia gf 8950gt
Are you using MultiSH3 ? http://files.filefront.com/MultiSH3zip/;6298485;/fileinfo.html

Here are good instructions how to use MultiSH3 : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=98810&highlight=MultiSh3

Edit: Note to self... I need to update my signature :doh:

[shegeek72]

There are a couple 'quirks' in my WAC 3.0. In my VIIB the helmsman is always in 'battle position,' i.e. he's facing the dive plane dudes, even if there are no craft nearby. And the sub vibrates rapidly when going off battery charging mode. I guess a result of different physics? :hmm:
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[Cheapskate]

Wac 3.0 incorporates Diving Duck's original Open Hatch mod. This has the helmsman in the permanent " Action stations" position. GWX2.1 has the original rearward facing and animated helmsman (a pleasant surprise :D ) with their version of the OH mod. To my knowledge it's the only mod to have this.

Haven't noticed any untoward vibrations in the type VIIs. Did you mean aural ( rattling noises) or visual (screen shakes)?

And are you running SH3 Commander? If so it may be one of the malfunctions that SH3C introduces.

[rugby5]

First off, let me thank bigboywooly for all the help. I do have another issue I need some help with.....the l: switch on SH3 commander. I've got three installs of SH3; vanilla, WAC, and GWX. After meticulously following the multish3 instructions, I've added the switch, paying special attention to the space and everything else. I get an error message: "cannot find c:\documents and settings\my name\my documents\sh3\data\cfg\main.cfg. You must run sh3 at least once to create this file." I've run the version I want SH3 commander for once and multish3 created the proper folder. What in the am I doing wrong? :damn: Also, stupid question I know, but, how do make multiple installs of SH3 Commander? Any help would be appreciated.

[kiwi_2005]

First thing that struck me is the very very long load times, but the wait is worth it i mean the sea is just plain awesome! Just want to know as i was near gibralta channel 1940 and i received a message that doesn't state whos it for just "To ...." with orders to head to gibralta port and sink as many ships there. Is that message for me? Anyways im slowly making my way to the port diving many times to avoid the patrols. Great mod, i think i need to add more ram though 2gigs aint enough! :)

[bigboywooly]

First off, let me thank bigboywooly for all the help. I do have another issue I need some help with.....the l: switch on SH3 commander. I've got three installs of SH3; vanilla, WAC, and GWX. After meticulously following the multish3 instructions, I've added the switch, paying special attention to the space and everything else. I get an error message: "cannot find c:\documents and settings\my name\my documents\sh3\data\cfg\main.cfg. You must run sh3 at least once to create this file." I've run the version I want SH3 commander for once and multish3 created the proper folder. What in the am I doing wrong? :damn: Also, stupid question I know, but, how do make multiple installs of SH3 Commander? Any help would be appreciated.

Not used multiSH3 so cant help you there

I have 3 different versions of SH3commander installed

Fire up the SH3commander install
When you get to the " Select location " screen
Put in a name for the mod you plan to use

eg
C:\Program Files\SH3 Commander GWX
C:\Program Files\SH3 Commander WAC

I have a shortcut on the desktop for each and start game ok that way

[shegeek72]

Wac 3.0 incorporates Diving Duck's original Open Hatch mod. This has the helmsman in the permanent " Action stations" position. GWX2.1 has the original rearward facing and animated helmsman (a pleasant surprise :D ) with their version of the OH mod. To my knowledge it's the only mod to have this. Ah, thanks. Perhaps Han can add it in a patch. :up:

Haven't noticed any untoward vibrations in the type VIIs. Did you mean aural ( rattling noises) or visual (screen shakes)?
Screen shakes when going off battery charge. :oops:

And are you running SH3 Commander? If so it may be one of the malfunctions that SH3C introduces.
Yes. v2.7, though malfunctions isn't enabled. Just real ship names, show hull integrity (don't know if WAC3.0 shows it by default) and GW 8 hr. fatigue (also don't know what WAC's default fatigue is). Do you know what version of SH3C is compatible with WAC3.0?
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[HanSolo78]

First thing that struck me is the very very long load times, but the wait is worth it i mean the sea is just plain awesome! Just want to know as i was near gibralta channel 1940 and i received a message that doesn't state whos it for just "To ...." with orders to head to gibralta port and sink as many ships there. Is that message for me? Anyways im slowly making my way to the port diving many times to avoid the patrols. Great mod, i think i need to add more ram though 2gigs aint enough! :)

thx!
this message is for you ;)
have fun in gibraltar! :up:

@shegeek72

we built in a new version of screen shakes!
you´ll also notice the waves shaking your sub if your are in the radio room or in captains cabin. myabe this is a sideeffect
because of the action station position.. we don´t know... maybe in the future.

greetings
Han

[The Munster]

Do you need a previous version of WAC installed before adding 3.0 ?
I have tried installing both the Megaupload files and Filefront files into Stock SH3 with 1.4 via JSGME and have had CTD's on both attempts :damn: .
Don't even get an intro screen ?!

[A6Intruder]

Do you need a previous version of WAC installed before adding 3.0 ?
I have tried installing both the Megaupload files and Filefront files into Stock SH3 with 1.4 via JSGME and have had CTD's on both attempts :damn: .
Don't even get an intro screen ?!

No you do not need a previous version. And you are not alone with your CTD`s In German Ubi-Forum HanSolo wrote: "Most of the people who get CTS`s have added somthing that does not belong to the Mod (other mods etc.)" :o I do not know how but maybe it helps you.
Kind regards:arrgh!:

PS: It could help you to delete the two resolution-files. You will find them beside the data-folder.

[rugby5]

Still no luck getting the switch to work with SH3 Commander. I've tried everything to include loading it into the game folder. Nothing seems to work, SH3 Commander is still looking for the SH3 created save folder and not switching to the other folder that I created for the game. I've missed a step somewhere with the switch or loading or something else. Maybe someone out here has had the same problem and can give me a clue, it sure would be appreciated.

[Jimbuna]

I use multiSH3.....put it into the program folder of each of your installs, double click on each icon and it will ask you for a 3 digit name eg:

installation 1...SH3
installation 2...GWX
installation 3...WAC

The 3 digit will be used to name a new separate folder in C\MyDocs where all your saved game information will be stored.

Similarly for SH3Commander....use a separate installation for each version of the game.....just point each install to the respective game installation.

The alternative method is set out below.


SH3 Commander & Multiple Installs

It is recommended to have a separate install of Commander for each different install of SH3.
1)Install SH3Commander and rename the program folder to suit.
2)Rename each SH3Cmdr shortcut as required.
3)You will need to use the l: switch to point SH3Cmdr to the right installation.

Here's an example of the l: switch for dual installs, just tailor it to fit.....

Right click on the SH3Cmdr shortcut & choose properties.

Target
"C:\Program Files\SH3 Commander-GWX\SH3Cmdr.exe" /l:"C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\Silent HunterIII-GWX"

Start in
"C:\Program Files\SH3 Commander-GWX"

[rugby5]

I use multiSH3.....put it into the program folder of each of your installs, double click on each icon and it will ask you for a 3 digit name eg:

installation 1...SH3
installation 2...GWX
installation 3...WAC

The 3 digit will be used to name a new separate folder in C\MyDocs where all your saved game information will be stored.

Similarly for SH3Commander....use a separate installation for each version of the game.....just point each install to the respective game installation.

The alternative method is set out below.


SH3 Commander & Multiple Installs

It is recommended to have a separate install of Commander for each different install of SH3.
1)Install SH3Commander and rename the program folder to suit.
2)Rename each SH3Cmdr shortcut as required.
3)You will need to use the l: switch to point SH3Cmdr to the right installation.

Here's an example of the l: switch for dual installs, just tailor it to fit.....

Right click on the SH3Cmdr shortcut & choose properties.

Target
"C:\Program Files\SH3 Commander-GWX\SH3Cmdr.exe" /l:"C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\Silent HunterIII-GWX"

Start in
"C:\Program Files\SH3 Commander-GWX"

Thanks for the help with this. I was wondering....how do you "point" SH3Cmdr to the right installation? I currently have three installations, SH3 (vanilla), WAC, GWX. I've installed MultiSH3 in the GWX and WAC installs and it works fine, its created the proper folders. Again, I've tried the "l" switch to attempt to get SH3 Cmdr to find the right folders and I get the error message. If there's another way of doing it without the l switch I could try that. Secondly, how do you make multiple installs of SH3 Cmdr? I think if I could cross that hurdle I could figure it out....again, thanks for the help.

[shegeek72]

Secondly, how do you make multiple installs of SH3 Cmdr? I think if I could cross that hurdle I could figure it out....again, thanks for the help.
I put a separate installation of SH3 Cmdr into each SH3 folder. For example: \WAC3.0\extras\SH3 Commander and \GreyWolves\extras\SH3 Commander. That way each install is devoted to just one game. I think you can put SH3 Cmdr into any folder as long as the short cut refers to the correct 'target' and 'start-in' locations.
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[nirwana]

Repeat the installation of sh3com with the installer equal to the numbers of sh3 versions u created and planning to use. During installation it gives u every time a choice which path it will install sh3com (the path of a regular default sh3 installation is suggested but can be manually overwritten every time). After completing the multiple installations of sh3coms u create shortcuts of them to desktop or quicklaunch bar all with different shortcut names. Then u launch each sh3com and set the appropriate path to the sh3 game it supposed to work with in settings. Sometimes there are additional special config files provided by mod creators for their mods for sh3com to be copied into its folder.

LOL shegeek72 .... we must be twins u created ure reply same time i did.....

[kiwi_2005]

Do you need a previous version of WAC installed before adding 3.0 ?
I have tried installing both the Megaupload files and Filefront files into Stock SH3 with 1.4 via JSGME and have had CTD's on both attempts :damn: .
Don't even get an intro screen ?!
The megauploads wouldn't work for me, filefront did it for me. Also do you get the load intro screen, the first time WAC loaded it took ages probably a good 15-20 min!:yep: An yeah i sat in front of that screen sipping coffee waiting for it to load:lol: it gets about 80% of the way and just sat there for another 10min before i finally got in. Funny though i never did a new install i just disabled all previous mods using JSMG and install WAC 3, no problems with SH3 Commander running.

First load intro was very long now its normal load times only the loading of save games still takes awhile.

[rugby5]

Secondly, how do you make multiple installs of SH3 Cmdr? I think if I could cross that hurdle I could figure it out....again, thanks for the help.
I put a separate installation of SH3 Cmdr into each SH3 folder. For example: \WAC3.0\extras\SH3 Commander and \GreyWolves\extras\SH3 Commander. That way each install is devoted to just one game. I think you can put SH3 Cmdr into any folder as long as the short cut refers to the correct 'target' and 'start-in' locations.
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Thanks for the response. I've tried to load SH3 commander directly into the game folder. I have multish3 loaded and its creating the appropriate folder. Again, sh3 commander is looking for the sh3 save folder that is created for save games, its not looking for the folder (GWX) that I told multish3 to create for me. I've tried the "l:" switch, that doesn't work, its still looking for the "SH3" folder. How do you get it to look for and find the folder that you had multish3 create for you? This happens on both kinds of installs, on multiple installs, no matter what I do. I'm stumped.

[shegeek72]

Thanks for the response. I've tried to load SH3 commander directly into the game folder. I have multish3 loaded and its creating the appropriate folder. Again, sh3 commander is looking for the sh3 save folder that is created for save games, its not looking for the folder (GWX) that I told multish3 to create for me. I've tried the "l:" switch, that doesn't work, its still looking for the "SH3" folder. How do you get it to look for and find the folder that you had multish3 create for you? This happens on both kinds of installs, on multiple installs, no matter what I do. I'm stumped. Right-click on the SH3Cmdr shortcut icon. Click on Properties and make sure the path in the Target field points to the correct SH3Cmdr.exe and the Start in field points to the correct folder where SH3Cmdr resides. HTH
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[The Munster]

Do you need a previous version of WAC installed before adding 3.0 ?
I have tried installing both the Megaupload files and Filefront files into Stock SH3 with 1.4 via JSGME and have had CTD's on both attempts :damn: .
Don't even get an intro screen ?!
The megauploads wouldn't work for me, filefront did it for me. Also do you get the load intro screen, the first time WAC loaded it took ages probably a good 15-20 min!:yep: An yeah i sat in front of that screen sipping coffee waiting for it to load:lol: it gets about 80% of the way and just sat there for another 10min before i finally got in. Funny though i never did a new install i just disabled all previous mods using JSMG and install WAC 3, no problems with SH3 Commander running.

First load intro was very long now its normal load times only the loading of save games still takes awhile.

Nope, didn't even get a load intro screen, this is how I installed WAC 3.0..
Downloaded the filefront files into one folder then 7-zipped the 001 file into another created folder. The created folder has WAC and resolution fix; I moused over the WAC folder and showed 2.2 GB = so far so good I thought.
Next, I moved both folders to Mods, d/clicked JSGME and transferred/activated them which took a long long time ! Then when I fired up the game I get the CTD.
Have obviously gone wrong somewhere ?!
PS .. Installed WAC into stock SH3 and 1.4 with no add-ons or Mods whatsoever. Hope somebody can help me with this.

[HanSolo78]

[
The created folder has WAC and resolution fix; I moused over the WAC folder and showed 2.2 GB = so far so good I thought.

Hi!
definitely an extract problem! the extracted wac folder has to be 4,4 or 4,43 GB!

maybe it is somehow necessary to rename the archives, the files should be named:

WarAceCampaign 3.0_final.7z.001
WarAceCampaign 3.0_final.7z.002
WarAceCampaign 3.0_final.7z.003

Then only extract the first file (others will be automatically extracted)!

greetings and hope you get it

[JC1959]

Hello,
Noticed the latest post of someone having problems extracting the WAC files,...and I`m still having the same too!
I noticed that Hansolo mentioned that renaming the files may have something to do with it, so I did a test with the first file and renamed it as he mentioned..
I should mention that the 3 WAC files that I downloaded were from the Filefront site, and the first file originally looked like this...`WarAceCampaign_3[1].0_final.z.001` and is 471,040 KB in size.

Note the brackets around the number 1 (after the 3 digit), and the solitary letter `z`, (instead of 7z).?

So I renamed this file as per Hansolo`s recommendation, and unzipped it with 7z...

I got a yellow folder containing a WINRAR archive file (471,040 KB) that, in turn, I cannot open. Even if I did nothing with this file, it is nowhere near the 4GB that Hansolo says it should be. when I do open or extract it I am getting error messages saying that the archive is in an unknown format or its damaged. (?) I am simply not getting anywhere at all, and this is after being told to get the files from Filefront because I was having problems with the ones from the Megaupload site!

Think I`ll go back to the NYGM mod. I`ll pass on WAC..

JC

[Cheapskate]

I also had a false start and ended up with the Winrar archive.:damn:

Eventually I got it to work by right clicking Vol 001 and dragging this directly into a JSGME Mod folder aready set up in the install directory.

Next step was to unzip using the "Extract Here" option (not " Extract to Folder") from the 7Zip drop down menu.

All three files then extracted properly and after what seemed an eternity, loaded up and ran with JSGME.

Hope this may help somewhat.

[Stuntman]

I've been away from SH3 for quite a while now, thought of reinstalling every mod and etc.

So, after a complete new SH3 install, I wonder if this is the right way to go to have both GWX, WAC and Vanilla: (If this way is wrong in any way, please let me know!)

Make two copies of the SH3 game, so I have three exact SH3 games.

Rename them GWX, WAC and leave the third untouched.

Install JSGME in each.

Install GWX in GWX.

Install WAC in WAC.

Leave the third as vanilla.

Put MultiSH3.exe in each root directory.

Start MultiSH3 and do the nedded work (I have not come this long, so now I am guessing!)

Install SH3Cmdr in three unique program folders: Vanilla, GWX and WAC. (do the switch as well)

Is it all ready to go then?

Hope this is not too confusing!

[HanSolo78]

[
The created folder has WAC and resolution fix; I moused over the WAC folder and showed 2.2 GB = so far so good I thought.

Hi!
definitely an extract problem! the extracted wac folder has to be 4,4 or 4,43 GB!

maybe it is somehow necessary to rename the archives, the files should be named:

WarAceCampaign 3.0_final.7z.001 460MB
WarAceCampaign 3.0_final.7z.002 460MB
WarAceCampaign 3.0_final.7z.003 436MB

Then only extract the first file (others will be automatically extracted)!

greetings and hope you get it

hi again!
the folder should have exactly 4,4gb or 4,43gb otherwise it won´t work anyhow! It surely won´t work if the files are incomplete.
and you also need 7.zip to extract the files -> get it here: www.7-zip.org

greetings

[NGT]

Hello everybody

I had hat CTD from the day of release until yesterday.

Yesterday, I did 2 actions:

1. I gave the follow names to the files before extracting them:
WarAceCampaign_3.0_final.z.001
WarAceCampaign_3.0_final.z.002
WarAceCampaign_3.0_final.z.003

just like Topo65 suggest (see replay #147)

2. I used the NEW(?) 7ZIP, the version 4.57.

And it works. (download from Megaupload)

Additionally, I found a little error (thanks to my first patrol with VIIb):

Inside Basic.cfg, the loading torpedoes for VIIb: the line "ForeResExternXX=Y" is missing for all years, and for these reason I had hat a black fat line in the place of external torpedo.

Very nice edition the 3.0, thank you WAC team. You gave new life for SH3!:rock:

(sorry for the bad english)

[Stuntman]

Got it working!:D I havent played it yet, but I just got it started, and even the start is very impressive!

HanSolo78, I really liked the trailer, gave a very good first impression. And it really surpriesed me as well...

That starting music on the trailer.....I am amazed! Where did you get that from? Are you also playing Europa Barbarorum!?:up:

That just stunned me: I have heard that music before! Its from another Mod from another game: Rome: Total War - Europa Barbarorum:D

I am sorry its kinda off-topic, but I'm an Europa Barbarorum freak, and that Hansolo also plays it (if he made the trailer) or at least have heard of its music...is fantastic!:rock:

I will try this great upgrade from WAC 2.5, will look forward to post my experience here!

[The Munster]

Also now have it up and running :up:
Extracted the first file and the WAC 3.0 full was 4.40 GB [also got the resolution fix folder but haven't bothered with that one] then done what Cheapskate did and dragged the folder into the Mods folder then double clicked JSGME [cogs] and moved it over to the right hand side to activate then success !
Love the footage, most of which I haven't seen before [Han Solo's choice of music to go with this is excellent ! :yep: ]
Only downside is my graphics card, an ATI, can't handle the load so will try upgrading the Drivers or failing that, win the lottery and upgrade the Computer.
Thanks for the information Cheapskate. :D

[rugby5]

Finally got my SH3 Commander working with GWX. I would like to thank all those folks who posted messages to give me a hand. I had to take the backdoor to fix it, but, its up and running. Again, thanks so much.

[The Munster]

Just out of curiousity, does anyone use or know if a Nvidia geforce 8400gt 256mb [1Gb RAM] would handle WAC 3.0 ? :hmm:

[HanSolo78]

Just out of curiousity, does anyone use or know if a Nvidia geforce 8400gt 256mb [1Gb RAM] would handle WAC 3.0 ? :hmm:

Maybe the light harbour traffic can be handled!? another user reported avarage performance with 7300gt and light traffic; you should try it!

[Stuntman]

The water, the skins, the traffic, the harbours...its a dream....thank you for this magnificent gift to SH3!:up:

And now I am off on a vacation for three weeks! Just when I got it working!:p

When I get back I will post my feedback.

Just a minor thing I thought was funny.....I never had any problems with the voices ingame, but now its mixed ub between british and stock command voices:

I feel its a little annoying to hear a sudden change in voice, like when the helsman tells you about depth.

"Current depth 20 Meters"

At "meters" suddenly another voice pops in, its more funny than immersive.

I suggest to only have new voices in whole/full sentences, not parts of it.:D

Just a suggestion, I'm not complaining!

I'll be off now, I will look very forward to give you feedback when I'm back, if I'm allowed to help you! I will probbably give you more compliments than criticizm....the first impresssion is stunning!:yep:

[shegeek72]

The water, the skins, the traffic, the harbours...its a dream....thank you for this magnificent gift to SH3!:up:

And now I am off on a vacation for three weeks! Just when I got it working!:p

When I get back I will post my feedback.

Just a minor thing I thought was funny.....I never had any problems with the voices ingame, but now its mixed ub between british and stock command voices:

I feel its a little annoying to hear a sudden change in voice, like when the helsman tells you about depth.

"Current depth 20 Meters"

At "meters" suddenly another voice pops in, its more funny than immersive.

I suggest to only have new voices in whole/full sentences, not parts of it.:D

Just a suggestion, I'm not complaining!

I'll be off now, I will look very forward to give you feedback when I'm back, if I'm allowed to help you! I will probbably give you more compliments than criticizm....the first impresssion is stunning!:yep: *nod* WAC3.0 is a major leap forward in super mods! :up:

I agree about the voices. I PM'd Han about that very matter and was told to over-write the voices I didn't like, which has been a task since there's nine folders with many different characters! I've been copying from my GWX (v1.03) folders and have got the voices more synchronized, though I like the Das Boot voices and have left as many in as I can. Perhaps if there's enough interest I'll post a mod of my dialog changes, plus some other tweaks I've made (with Han's permission!).

@the Munster: I'm running an nVidia 7600GT PCI and get 15 - 17 FPS in the harbor, not blazing but enough to enjoy the full harbor. :smug:

note: I'll be building a high-end quad-core system soon! :rock:
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http://tarasresources.net/sh3_wac_banner3.jpg

[HanSolo78]

@all

thx for the first feedback and great that most of you got it running.
wac3.0 is the steady developement of the mod and our intensions of a goof sh3 world; the developement had been greatly improved with my team members.
surely wac3.0 has good features and you`ll definitely find some bugs.. but hopefully most bugs won´t result in a CTD; so a fluently gameplay should be possible! :88)

coming to the english voices and maybe the radio traffic.. wac3.0 has its focus on german language and the german radio traffic.
so all additional mods you create for the english radio traffic and the language is very welcome! :up:

greetings
Han

[shegeek72]

coming to the english voices and maybe the radio traffic.. wac3.0 has its focus on german language and the german radio traffic.
so all additional mods you create for the english radio traffic and the language is very welcome! :up:
I'm working on the German voices (I use English subtitles). :cool:
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http://tarasresources.net/wac_banner2.gif

[Gorshkov]

Give us WAC 3.0 Light, Han!

[HanSolo78]

Give us WAC 3.0 Light, Han!

There won´t be any wac light! Only the light traffic version for slow machines :yep:
Where do you have issues?

[Gorshkov]

Give us WAC 3.0 Light, Han!
There won´t be any wac light! Only the light traffic version for slow machines :yep:
Where do you have issues?
I don't have any because I haven't installed WAC 3.0 Full so far. I only thought there would be separate WAC Light release exactly as in previous versions.

Besides I don't think only light traffic slows-down weak computers so much. Note WAC 3.0 Full is 4 GB large mod which requires 2 GB of Arbeitspreicher! It is in SH4 recommanded reqs league...

[HanSolo78]

Give us WAC 3.0 Light, Han!
There won´t be any wac light! Only the light traffic version for slow machines :yep:
Where do you have issues?
I don't have any because I haven't installed WAC 3.0 Full so far. I only thought there would be separate WAC Light release exactly as in previous versions.

Besides I don't think only light traffic slows-down weak computers so much. Note WAC 3.0 Full is 4 GB large mod which requires 2 GB of Arbeitspreicher! It is in SH4 recommanded reqs league...

No, not this time. because all textures are now in the .dat files.
we only did a light traffic version because the traffic stresses CPU&GPU very much, which is a problem for some systems.
so if you don´t have a strong CPU and GPU you should be able to play wac light traffic well.
2GB ram is not really neccessary, it only reduces the loading times!

greetings

[Gorshkov]

No, not this time because all textures are now in the .dat files.
we only did a light traffic version because the traffic stresses CPU&GPU very much, which is a problem for some systems.
so if you don´t have a strong CPU and GPU you should be able to play wac light traffic well.
2 GB ram is not really neccessary, it only reduces the loading times!

Thanks for your explanations so I will try. Is Light Traffic Expansion accessible now?

[The Munster]

@the Munster: I'm running an nVidia 7600GT PCI and get 15 - 17 FPS in the harbor, not blazing but enough to enjoy the full harbor. :smug:

note: I'll be building a high-end quad-core system soon! :rock:
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http://tarasresources.net/sh3_wac_banner3.jpg

Thanks for that info; have bought a Computer with the following specs ..

Black Thermaltake soprano case with side window + 3 case fans (no lights)
Gigabyte Motherboard GA-965P-DS4
Pentium 4 dual core processor 2 X 3.40Mhz, Heatsink and blue led fan
160 GB Hard Drive
ASUS DVD/RW + light scribe (sata Conection)
1 gb of 800Mhz DDR 2 Corsair 667 RAM
Pci-express Nvidia gforce 8400gt 256mB (fan-less)
Sound is built on to the motherboard 7.1
550 watt power supply unit

I'm going offline shortly due to an impending move so hope this will successfully play the following ..

GWX 2.1
WAC 3.0
NYGM 3

[geosub1978]

the extracted wac folder has to be 4,4 or 4,43 GB!

maybe it is somehow necessary to rename the archives, the files should be named:

WarAceCampaign 3.0_final.7z.001
WarAceCampaign 3.0_final.7z.002
WarAceCampaign 3.0_final.7z.003



Hmm I just redownloaded them from FF1 and the extract file is 4,539GB:down:

is this ok?

[HanSolo78]

the extracted wac folder has to be 4,4 or 4,43 GB!

maybe it is somehow necessary to rename the archives, the files should be named:

WarAceCampaign 3.0_final.7z.001
WarAceCampaign 3.0_final.7z.002
WarAceCampaign 3.0_final.7z.003



Hmm I just redownloaded them from FF1 and the extract file is 4,539GB:down:

is this ok?

Hm.. you have to try.. I think too much data is always better than too little ;)

[geosub1978]

Unfortunatelly I don't have time to instal and test for the next 2 weeks...

I just prepare the ground for my new desktop with 9800GTX:rock:

[Tuddley3]

Unfortunatelly I don't have time to instal and test for the next 2 weeks...

I just prepare the ground for my new desktop with 9800GTX:rock:

Hey Geosub1978, good to see your face around these parts again. Let us know how things go when you get home and install it.

[nirwana]

Thanks for that info; have bought a Computer with the following specs ..

Black Thermaltake soprano case with side window + 3 case fans (no lights)
Gigabyte Motherboard GA-965P-DS4
Pentium 4 dual core processor 2 X 3.40Mhz, Heatsink and blue led fan
160 GB Hard Drive
ASUS DVD/RW + light scribe (sata Conection)
1 gb of 800Mhz DDR 2 Corsair 667 RAM
Pci-express Nvidia gforce 8400gt 256mB (fan-less)
Sound is built on to the motherboard 7.1
550 watt power supply unit

I'm going offline shortly due to an impending move so hope this will successfully play the following ..

GWX 2.1
WAC 3.0
NYGM 3


ummm... for wac 3.0 the 1 gig RAM won't cut it....i strongly recommend to add another gig if ure running xp and at least 3gigs total if its vista.

with 6 gigs in my setup wac takes a :doh: wopping 2.74 GB RAM using vista 64bit-the additional xp partition i still own wac is using 1.84 GB RAM . It's not funny if the game is permanently using the virtual RAM on the HD.

[The Munster]

Thanks for that info; have bought a Computer with the following specs ..

Black Thermaltake soprano case with side window + 3 case fans (no lights)
Gigabyte Motherboard GA-965P-DS4
Pentium 4 dual core processor 2 X 3.40Mhz, Heatsink and blue led fan
160 GB Hard Drive
ASUS DVD/RW + light scribe (sata Conection)
1 gb of 800Mhz DDR 2 Corsair 667 RAM
Pci-express Nvidia gforce 8400gt 256mB (fan-less)
Sound is built on to the motherboard 7.1
550 watt power supply unit

I'm going offline shortly due to an impending move so hope this will successfully play the following ..

GWX 2.1
WAC 3.0
NYGM 3


ummm... for wac 3.0 the 1 gig RAM won't cut it....i strongly recommend to add another gig if ure running xp and at least 3gigs total if its vista.

with 6 gigs in my setup wac takes a :doh: wopping 2.74 GB RAM using vista 64bit-the additional xp partition i still own wac is using 1.84 GB RAM . It's not funny if the game is permanently using the virtual RAM on the HD.

Nirwana .. that out of all the specs is the bit that's worrying me; I don't think 1gb of RAM will cut it either, will have another gig added. Thanks for advice :up:
Oh and It's XP pro [didn't fancy Vista].

Edit ..
Have found this snippet of information about RAM which I'd like to share with others here and think it is a good analogy ..

RAM is Random Access Memory. It is the part of the computer that processes information. When a program is started, it is loaded into RAM to be run. This also where files are placed by a computer to be worked on. RAM is like a workbench and the larger this workbench the larger the file that can be worked. Imagine if you were building a doghouse. A big workbench would allow you to put the whole thing on at once to work on it and have room for your saw and your sander (i.e. your programs like a photo editor or word processor). If you had a small work bench you would have to take the doghouse apart and load each piece on and off as you worked on it. So in computer terms the more RAM the easier it is to get a big job done.

[Deutschland]

now, that i have new PC, i can play the WAC 3 and this is amasing! very good work, HanSolo78

[bruschi sauro]

is possible activated wit jsgme? I have gwx2 installed and sh3 commander ? :hmm:

[HanSolo78]

is possible activated wit jsgme? I have gwx2 installed and sh3 commander ? :hmm:

possible to activate with JSME? -> YES

compatible with GWx? -> NO

[Alex]

@ Bruschi : There's no compatibility between the two of these supermods...
You must install each one of them on a different installation of SH3.

:up:

Edit

Thanks Hans. ;)

[Reise]

Hi Hans
I crashed out of game in AN82 ( ? )
Started August 1939 out of Willy in 7b
Had just seen a Russian hospital ship going to english channel as I was

Any idea ?

[HanSolo78]

Hi Hans
I crashed out of game in AN82 ( ? )
Started August 1939 out of Willy in 7b
Had just seen a Russian hospital ship going to english channel as I was

Any idea ?

We got also a reported CTD near channel from another user, but I checked this at the same date and I had no CTD. So... maybe other users could test this issue...

greetings

[HanSolo78]

For those who want to play WAC3.0 with stock sh3 dials.. a mod has been made and is now on my FF page: http://hosted.filefront.com/HanSolo78/

[Rolf Eschke]

I like the ME-110...

http://www.profuseimage.com/out.php/i18038_SH3Img177200816.17.42437.jpg
http://www.profuseimage.com/out.php/i18039_SH3Img177200816.17.540.jpg

The JU-87,you can fly so close to another Plane...

http://www.profuseimage.com/out.php/i18042_SH3Img177200817.22.0890.jpg
http://www.profuseimage.com/out.php/i18043_SH3Img177200817.29.41562.jpg
http://www.profuseimage.com/out.php/i18044_SH3Img177200817.31.1915.jpg

Regards
Rolf

[HanSolo78]

Nice screens!! :)
Where did you meet them? baltic sea?

greetings

[Rolf Eschke]

DO-17 on her Way to London reaching the English Coast

http://www.profuseimage.com/out.php/i18063_SH3Img187200810.18.49765.jpg
http://www.profuseimage.com/out.php/i18064_SH3Img187200810.23.3984.jpg
http://www.profuseimage.com/out.php/i18065_SH3Img187200810.23.30281.jpg
http://www.profuseimage.com/out.php/i18066_SH3Img187200810.23.5246.jpg

Yes I saw some in the Baltic Sea,but this Shots are from a SM.
Regards
Rolf

[joea]

Try SH4 and you will have to eat vomity for three months. :rotfl:
I dont like sh4 its too girlie for me i stick with sh3 :/\\k:

Heck, I'm glad I have not been hanging around lately with bright comments like this. :shifty:

[Rolf Eschke]

A Evening in La Spezia

http://www.profuseimage.com/out.php/i18097_12.jpg
http://www.profuseimage.com/out.php/i18098_13.jpg
http://www.profuseimage.com/out.php/i18099_14.jpg
http://www.profuseimage.com/out.php/i18100_21.jpg
http://www.profuseimage.com/out.php/i18101_23.jpg
http://www.profuseimage.com/out.php/i18102_24.jpg
http://www.profuseimage.com/out.php/i18103_30.jpg
http://www.profuseimage.com/out.php/i18231_SH3Img197200812.46.46500.jpg

Regards
Rolf

[nik112]

lets get back about a year ago. i installed wac 2.15
and got ctd. i requested for help but the ctd remaind.
so i decided to install the new version (3.00) when she was out.

2 weeks ago i installed wac 3 and again ctd. i thought that
the prob was the 2 installations gwx and wac. i had post at this thread
and followed the advices but nothing.
so today i made a clean install(i had deleted all remained files) of
the game+1.4b patch+wac3(4,39gb)+hotfix.
i load the game and i went to barracs for officers+po+sailors and
noticed that i had 4 of 9 officers 18 of 25 po
and 28 of 35sailors for a ixb at sep 1940 at willy
at gwx you must have 5/19/30 if i remember
correctly and for that time you start from lorient
i order to start the campaign and as you can guess.. ctd
please help

system specs
p4 core 2 duo 2,66
2gb ram ddr2 667
gf 8950gt 512 mb
100gb free

cheers:ping::rock:

[ryoga_77]

Hello Han,I'm having a whale of a time after i figured out the new key layouts and the gui,however i'm curious as to how i have 9 officers and a larger number of po's.

[HanSolo78]

@nik112

You wac folder should definitely have 4,4 or 4,43gb !
otherwise there is something wrong.

@ryoga_77

the number of oficers and po`s is aaddition from one of our team members.
if you want to have the old numbers you can download a corrected basic.cfg from our mirror 2.


greetings
Han

[The Munster]

Hans, just a wee note to say your most recent version, 3.0 runs seamlessly on my new computer which has nvidia 8400 gs [1 gb RAM]. :up:
Also no probs with ..
GWX 2.1
NYGM 3
GRID
and even ...
EXPERT POOL [dearly missed playing this ... the old uns are the best]
:rotfl:

[nirwana]

After multiply gunnery battles with hurricanes and medium bombers i noticed that at least the hurricane MkII has the "Royal Navy/number" between the wing and the tailwings or whatever its called on the stearboard mirrored. On the opposite side its correct readable.

[nik112]

well i d/l again the files from megaupload and the new folder that created is 4,43gb. installed+hotfix through jsgme but i have ctd on single mission
and campaign but museum works :damn::ping:
any idea?
cheers

[HanSolo78]

well i d/l again the files from megaupload and the new folder that created is 4,43gb. installed+hotfix through jsgme but i have ctd on single mission
and campaign but museum works :damn::ping:
any idea?
cheers

did you install patch 1.4b?
otherwise I have no further ideas..
greetings

[Redwine]

well i d/l again the files from megaupload and the new folder that created is 4,43gb. installed+hotfix through jsgme but i have ctd on single mission
and campaign but museum works :damn::ping:
any idea?
cheers

I had the same problem as you...but on my present installation.

The mod works NICE! on a fresh install plus 1.4b...

Many thanks HanSolo... it is an amazing job ! :up:

[ryoga_77]

@ Hansolo

Thanks for the answer to my earlier query:up:

[Der Kaizer]

Just a quickie:

Is WAC 3.0 compatible with GWX or not ?

:hmm:

[Cheapskate]

Just a quickie:

Is WAC 3.0 compatible with GWX or not ?

:hmm:

Quick Answer (from earlier in thread):-

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=895108&postcount=182

[Jimbuna]

Just a quickie:

Is WAC 3.0 compatible with GWX or not ?

:hmm:

I'm afraid not. :nope:

[Uber Gruber]

I like the sea very much...no....very very much. At nighttime its pretty much how I rememebr it. The "glow" around the boat is near perfect....should get darker quicker if no moon but thats a small criticism. The reason for the glow is incidential light reflects of the sub onto the water around it, thats why they're visible...same effect with a sledge on the snow in a whiteout...can't see anything except some snow texture around the sledge. hope you pass on your tweaks to OLC as it would be really great to use his OLC Gui and Environment with this mod.

I'm not very keen on the gui but i do like the fact that everything slides into view, allowing a clear screen. Love the big dials too.

Didn't notice the sub pitching down vertically when diving as the rocking, the effect might be there (aka saussages) but not noticeable due to general sub rocking motion.

I'm only in Aug 1939 so more feedback as things start to "hot up".

:up: