Hi Everyone, Another New Guy.

[General Maximus]

Hi all,

A quick history for you all.

I bought SH4 about a year and half ago and really enjoyed what little time I got to use it, then I got SH5 about a month ago and again (aside from the common problems ) really enjoyed it. After going onto ubisoft forums and here I noticed how many of the community rated SH3 as the best of the series, so last Friday I purchased SH3 for me and my mate, hoping to convert him from Flight Sim to Sub Sim ( It would appear i was successful he loves it, I hope to get him registered on the forums as well.:yeah:).

I consider my self a real novice with the series though, but look to put in some serious hours to get the most out of what seems to be the most amazing Simulation I have ever experienced.

So I would appreciate any help with the following please.

I purchased SH3 through Steam and was wondering if I have to manually update or does it do it automatically?

As I got it through Steam am I able to still install any of the mods?

If so is there instructions as to how I can do this.

Is there an in depth manual anywhere which explains the game in more detail?

I hope this isnt to long winded, and thanks for any help & advice.

[HunterICX]

Hi and Welcome Aboard!

HunterICX

[General Maximus]

Thanks HunterICX

[Jimbuna]

Welcome http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/welcome.gif

[Gerald]

:lurk:

[General Maximus]

Hi Vendor & Jimbuna

Jimbuna,

I notice you have links to GWX 3 could you tell can I install this if I purchased SH3 through steam? also is there any other mods you would recommend?

P.S How do i create a signature?

[Sailor Steve]

WELCOME ABOARD! :sunny:

I consider my self a real novice with the series though, but look to put in some serious hours to get the most out of what seems to be the most amazing Simulation I have ever experienced.
We all started there once. Some of us have stayed there. :doh:

I purchased SH3 through Steam and was wondering if I have to manually update or does it do it automatically?
I'm not sure what you mean by update in this particular case. Please elaborate.

As I got it through Steam am I able to still install any of the mods?

If so is there instructions as to how I can do this.
Yes, but I'm not sure how, as I'm addicted to owning discs. I would make sure I kept a backup copy stored in a safe place, just in case. I do that anyway, as I've discovered that I don't have to reinstall the whole game when I mess up mods; I can just dump the Data folder and replace it with a copy of the saved stock one.

Is there an in depth manual anywhere which explains the game in more detail?
I don't think so, but you can always ask questions here. Some have said that Subsim is the best manual ever created.

I hope this isnt to long winded, and thanks for any help & advice.
Not at all. Once you get to know us you'll see what long-winded really means.
:rotfl2:

P.S How do i create a signature?
Click on 'User CP' in the upper left corner of this page. Scroll down to 'Edit Your Signature' under 'Settings & Options'. The rest should be obvious.

[frau kaleun]

Welcome aboard!

I think if you've just purchased SH3 you should have a version that is fully patched and will not need updating (as far as official Ubi patches go).

There have been discussions in the SH3 forum about how best to handle the Steam version of the game when it comes to modding and whatnot, probably a search of that forum for "Steam" related threads and posts would be the best place to start.

[General Maximus]

Thanks again guys for the great welcome and info, already been a great help.

[Jimbuna]

Hi Vendor & Jimbuna

Jimbuna,

I notice you have links to GWX 3 could you tell can I install this if I purchased SH3 through steam? also is there any other mods you would recommend?

P.S How do i create a signature?

WELCOME ABOARD! :sunny:


We all started there once. Some of us have stayed there. :doh:


I'm not sure what you mean by update in this particular case. Please elaborate.


Yes, but I'm not sure how, as I'm addicted to owning discs. I would make sure I kept a backup copy stored in a safe place, just in case. I do that anyway, as I've discovered that I don't have to reinstall the whole game when I mess up mods; I can just dump the Data folder and replace it with a copy of the saved stock one.


I don't think so, but you can always ask questions here. Some have said that Subsim is the best manual ever created.


Not at all. Once you get to know us you'll see what long-winded really means.
:rotfl2:


Click on 'User CP' in the upper left corner of this page. Scroll down to 'Edit Your Signature' under 'Settings & Options'. The rest should be obvious.

As per the above plus.....simply point the GWX installer to your SH3 root game folder, I should imagine it will be something like C|Steam\Games I use discs also so I'm not quite sure but it will be easy enough for you to establish.

My advice on mods would be to only use those that can be enabled via JSGME (at least until you become more proficient with mods and their heirarchy etc.)

JSGME comes ready packed in GWX3.0 (get the files from my FF account because there have been numerous reports of corrupted d/l's from the GWX website) but the latest version is available from:

http://www.users.on.net/~jscones/software/products-jsgme.html

As for specific mods, they are far too many to mention. Try looking at my FF account for starters, all those there are tried and tested, you should have a look in the SH3 workshop section....the world is your oyster in that sense.

Any further queries, don't hesitate to post them.....there are many here who are more than happy to advise http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/thumbsup.gif


SINK EM ALL!! http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/pirate.gif

[General Maximus]

Thats great Jimbuna,

Can I just check something might sound daft, but when you say the JSGME is ready packed does that meen I only need the GWX3.0 and it will install that as well?

:oops:

[Jimbuna]

Thats great Jimbuna,

Can I just check something might sound daft, but when you say the JSGME is ready packed does that meen I only need the GWX3.0 and it will install that as well?

:oops:

Yes...but you must remember, Gwx3.0 is not exactly a brand new/latest super mod, there is a newer version available from the jscones website address I posted in my previous thread.

[General Maximus]

Cheers again.

Ok I just downloaded the latest JSGME but here is another daft question, i looked on your list and unsure which of the GWX3.0 files i need is it all of them that have GWX3 in the title?

[Jimbuna]

If you want to d/l directly, you want the GWX3.0 exe + the 7 bin files.

If you use torrents then you have a choice of d/l as above or the single file exe installer.

Don't forget the GWX3.0 CFG file for SH3 Commander.

[General Maximus]

ok so its exe + 7 bin file and cfg for commander I take it i need to d/l commander as well but install after GWX3.?

[Sailor Steve]

SH3 Commander is actually an external tool that operates from your desktop. It works with any supermod or none at all, and doesn't care when it is installed.

[General Maximus]

Cheers guys your help is hugely appreciated, and I do apologise for being a pest

:oops:

[Sailor Steve]

:sunny:

Not even close to being a pest. There's almost no such thing here. Nobody seems to be happy until everyone's problems are solved.

Well, we did have one guy who asked a question and when he got an answer proceeded to argue and ask the same question over and over again...

But that's not you. :D

[Jimbuna]

Cheers guys your help is hugely appreciated, and I do apologise for being a pest

:oops:

An Englishman should never apologise...they are never wrong...it is others that misinterpret the words :DL

I should have mentioned that you only need the SH3 Commander CFG file if you intend to use Commander, I highly recommend that you do.

You can get Commander from here:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=733

If you use it, install it after GWX3.0

[General Maximus]

Well here is an update......

Got all the files d/l JSGME & GWX3.0 & SH3 Commander

I decided to do at least 1 career before installing the mods so I can get used to the basics as I have been advised that GWX pretty much makes it a new Simulation.

One quickie on the installation GWX3.o says it installs JSGME 2 do I have to uninstall this before I install the latest JSGME?

As well passed all my exams and started my career last night.

1st patrol - Went ok once I worked out hydrophones dont work on the surface and was able to find ships, oh and stopped admiring the thunder storm in the north sea. Managed to sink 2 small merchants & attacked a C2 cargo with my last 2 torpedo's however the first didnt detonate so didnt manage to sink her.

2nd patrol - Before i left dock managed to add flak gun which I didnt know how to on the first. Managed to sink a C2 cargo and a coastal merchant up to now but only got 1 torpedo left but will have to see....

On a finishing note I have to say how FANTASTIC! SH3 is :yeah: got so much to learn and so little time.....

[ajrimmer42]

Welcome to the forum buddy :salute:

An Englishman should never apologise...they are never wrong...it is others that misinterpret the words :DL


:yep:

[Sailor Steve]

One quickie on the installation GWX3.o says it installs JSGME 2 do I have to uninstall this before I install the latest JSGME?
JSGME is now up to 2.5, and no, you don't have to uninstall anything. The newest release can replace the older version in the Silent Hunter III folder and it will update automatically. You don't even have to disable the activated mods.

[General Maximus]

Cool cheers again guys :up:

[Jimbuna]

Cool cheers again guys :up:


Best do it before you start a GWX3.0 patrol.

Did you pass the flak gun/aircraft training?

[General Maximus]

Best do it before you start a GWX3.0 patrol.

Did you pass the flak gun/aircraft training?


I did but im having a go before I install GWX3.0 so I can see how much an improvement it will be & up to now im doing ok getting the hang of it slowly but surely.

[Jimbuna]

I did but im having a go before I install GWX3.0 so I can see how much an improvement it will be & up to now im doing ok getting the hang of it slowly but surely.


If you pass a couple of training missions you start with 1500 renown.

I don't usually bother and go straight into a career with 500.

[Gerald]

I did but im having a go before I install GWX3.0 so I can see how much an improvement it will be & up to now im doing ok getting the hang of it slowly but surely. your motivation is high,the navigation school could be hard,not like a "picnic" but your skill will be optimistic and well-meant.....:up:

[General Maximus]

Had the day to myself today so im currently on patrol 5 and my 3rd U-boat and getting really addicted, as is my mate who I have now converted.

[Jimbuna]

Had the day to myself today so im currently on patrol 5 and my 3rd U-boat and getting really addicted, as is my mate who I have now converted.

SINK EM ALL!! http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/pirate.gif

[General Maximus]

After patrol 6 i've earned all the medals, close 100k for career up to now.

Can I ask do you need to transfer to patrol outside the north sea or does it not matter and patrols change with the dates?

[Jimbuna]

After patrol 6 i've earned all the medals, close 100k for career up to now.

Can I ask do you need to transfer to patrol outside the north sea or does it not matter and patrols change with the dates?

Patrols grids/areas will be allocated randomly depending on which Flotilla your in.

[General Maximus]

Ah so different flotillas different parts of the globe?

[Jimbuna]

Ah so different flotillas different parts of the globe?

Yeah.....as historical as one could reasonably get.

Jaesen Scones did a lot of work on the subject for thode who use SH3 Commander.

[General Maximus]

Cheers Jimbuna I was getting a little bored with the fog and rain.

[Jimbuna]

Cheers Jimbuna I was getting a little bored with the fog and rain.

Your welcome matey http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/thumbsup.gif