Let's see your manual targeting mod list -

[I'm goin' down]

I have tried lots of mod combos. I have three different game set ups on my computer, and with recent mod additions, they are all good. Here they are:

Map contacts are enabled.

Setup No. 1

Trigger Maru Overhauled 2
TMO Update 20 to 21
RSRDC TMO V502
RSRDC V5xx Patch1
Fixed CD sonar RSRDC
Fixed Zero Bomb Load RSRDC
IJN Radar Fix for TMO v1
TMO Visuals for RSRDC
SCAF for RSRDC v 502 2.0
Max Optics IV for TMO 2
Stock Map Icons
TGT Dials for PK Fix TMO (Easy Aob)
USS Barbarinna Fooskin Combo Custom
Nav Map Make Over v. 2.0
Captain Midnights CBS News Sound Mod
EAXsoundsim with Webster's Manauever TMO
Extra Allied nvaval bases for SH4 + UBM + TMO1.7
3000 Yard-Meter Bearling Tools (1280 x 960)
Damage caused by fires (TheDarkWraith)
#4 PE4 Ship debris Sh4 with bodies
New Large Lifeboats

(Alternative set up: If "no map contacts" is enabled, delete Stock Map Icons and insert nisgeis' 3d TDC. This mod slows game play as plotting attacks take longer.)

Setup No. 2

Webster's GFO Mod v1.1
Webster's New Orders Bar Menu for v1.5
#2 Submarine spash and roll pitch mod with
#3 Corotio cameral fixes bugs for the uboats
#4 Warships retextured
#5 optional loading screen
Extra Allied nvaval bases for SH4 + UBM + TMO1.7
Damage caused by fires (TheDarkWraith)
Nav Map Make Over v. 1.1
New Large Lifeboat
Real Guns Sound Mod
USS Barbarinna Fooskin Combo Custom
#4 PE4 Ship debris Sh4 with bodies
Optical Targeting Correction (new mod)
OTC US radar from Start (new mod)
OTC German PPI Sceen (new mod)
3000 Yard-Meter Bearling Tools (1360x)
Carotio's Intercontinental Radio Pack
#1 Real Environment mod install
Webster's GFO Patch for Real Env #1
Stock Map Icons
Military Morse Code keys
Carotio's SH4 TrukCoralHarbourCityLocations

Alternative: If map "no map contacts" is enabled, determine speed by calculating the time it takes the target to cross the specified periscope bearing (I have yet to attempt this.), or use the 3D TDC if it does not conflict with OTC. If required, apply Capn Scurvy's tutorial on calcutiing target's course and speed with map contacts disabled or use the stand alone Sonar Tracking program.

To be added:

RSRDC v1.4 (per Webster if you use GFO with lurker's campaign mod)
Harbor fix (if such a mod exists?)

Setup No. 3 (for UBoats but this set up also provides for American boats in PTO). This is Operation Monsun, Operation Monsun Environmentally & Graphics Upgrade (OMEGU) and Kreigsmarine Interface for UBoats (KiUB.)

OpsMonsun V705
OMv705 to 720
OMv720 Patch5
OMEGU v300
OMEGU V300 Patch7 pkg
OM Plot V415
OM Harder Escort L2
OM MultCmd Keys
Karamzov
AOBF 19-9 Res
OMEGU English
KIUB English
OM SH3 Command Keys
OM Med Env
Green Lamp 2
Carotio's InterconinentalRadioPack
3,000 Meter Bearing Tool (1360x)

(Option: RSRDC and RFB.) I have just started using this mod and am still on a learning curve. Apparently it is compatible with both of these supermods. OM/OMEGU/KIUB is an excellent mod.

All set ups: For plotting intercepts at long range, set up MOBO, a stand alone program, on the desk top. This is aaronblood's masterpiece, and can be downloaded in the MOBO forum.

Mod fix request for GFO: Apparently OTC is not compatible with Easy Aob. If the Easy Aob fix for Aob only could be made compatible with GFO and OTC, it would be welcome.

Need help to determine the lead angle? Download gutted's Solution Solver stand alone program. It is a great teaching and learning tool.

Note: Carotio's InterconintentalRadioPack includes the TransAtlantic Radio Mod. The "Pack" includes three German radio stations (one with English war time broadcasts), Paris, Tokyo, Hawaii, Hollywood, NBC, CBS and BBC. It is activated via JGSME, and does not require changing the radio.ini files.

[Platapus]

Wow that's a lotta mods. :o

[I'm goin' down]

Wow that's a lotta mods. :o

Knock out TMO/RSRDC and related fixes to those mods, and option no. 1 does not have so many mods (+/- 10).

Knock out GFO and GFO related download options and option no. 2 does have so many mods (+/- 13). Webster designed GFO to be heavily moded, although he included many mod fixes in the GFO download.

Knock out OM/OMEGU and KiUB mods, and option no. 3 has only three mods.

It appears to be much worse than it actually is when you separate the "mod fixes" related the supermods, i.e TMO/RSRDC, GFO/Real Environment and OM/OMEGU/KiUB, from the mods that are independent of those fixes.

[TorpX]

This is the list of mods I expect to use next patrol:

RFB_2.0
RFB_WDM_17Jan09
RFB_Submarine_Draft_Adjustment_TH0R(Patch17April20 10)
RFB_2.0_Patch_23April2010
RSRDC_RFB_V575
RSRDC_V5xx_Patch1
Webster's Better Mouse Arrow v2
Lite Fog v2 + 100' Underwater Visability
Nav Map Make-Over v.1.1
SAP v0.9-RFB2.0
Small Nav Tools for RFB 2.0
Military_Radio_Morse_keys
RSRDC_RFB_Pre Pearl Harbor Career Start
TDW_Damage_by_fires_SH4
RadioStationManager
GirlInEveryPort


I see your list is slightly longer. Of course I may make a few changes. ( I haven't added TDW's depth charge mod yet, for instance.) :DL

[Armistead]

Just started another career. I usually run a few others, just haven't loaded them yet.
IGD, trying to figure what's duplicate.

TriggerMaru_Overhaul_2
TMO_Update_20_to_21
RSRDC_TMO_V502
RSRDC_V5xx_Patch1
Fixed_CD_sonar_RSRDC
IJN_Radar_Fix_for_TMO2_v1
Convoy Routes TMO+RSRD
MaxOptics IV for TMO_2
SCAF for RSRDC v502_2.0
Longer_Ship_Wake_V1_TMO1.7
TMO_Visuals_for_RSRDC
New_Large_Lifeboat
TGT AOB TO PK FIX - TMO
TGT DIALS TO PK FIX - TMO
TBT filter green TMO 1.9 and Stock
Webster's Smaller Rain for TMO
Gramaphone One

[Armistead]

Wow that's a lotta mods. :o

I've run my list and more with not effect in game play, basically same as IGD's list, plus several others. Just think if we didn't have a supermod, our list would include about 100 mods.

Certainly mod soup is possible when you load lot's of mods that screw each other up, so I only use those I've tested. I've certainly gotten mod soup testing mods.

If we could just get Duc to include all these, then our list would be short indeed.:O:

[luismmm]

I have tried lots of mod combos. I have three different game set ups on my computer, and with recent mod additions, they are all good. Here they are:

Map contacts are enabled.

Setup No. 1

Trigger Maru Overhauled 2
TMO Update 20 to 21
RSRDC TMO V502
RSRDC V5xx Patch1
Fixed CD sonar RSRDC
Fixed Zero Bomb Load RSRDC
IJN Radar Fix for TMO v1
TMO Visuals for RSRDC
SCAF for RSRDC v 502 2.0
Max Optics IV for TMO 2
Stock Map Icons
TGT Dials for PK Fix TMO (Easy Aob)
USS Barbarinna Fooskin Combo Custom
Nav Map Make Over v. 2.0
Captain Midnights CBS News Sound Mod
EAXsoundsim with Webster's Manauever TMO
Extra Allied nvaval bases for SH4 + UBM + TMO1.7
3000 Yard-Meter Bearling Tools (1280 x 960)
Damage caused by fires (TheDarkWraith)
#4 PE4 Ship debris Sh4 with bodies
New Large Lifeboats

(Alternative set up: If "no map contacts" is enabled, delete Stock Map Icons and insert nisgeis' 3d TDC. This mod slows game play as plotting attacks take longer.)

First I must congratulate the idea of opening a thread about mod list to use :up: this is realy a must for nOObs like me :oops:

Need some advice here :hmmm:

1 -If I decide not use the TGT Dials for PK Fix TMO (Easy Aob)
and I decided to use OTC that is not compatible with Easy AOB

a) should I use the mod ---> optical_targeting_correction or the mod ---> otc_for_rsrdc_550 ?

b) Because otc_for_rsrdc_550 is for V550, and if I follow your mod soup whe have the mod RSRDC TMO V502, so...

c1) Is it safe to use otc_for_rsrdc_550 with RSRDC TMO V502 ?
c2) If not, any mod soup based in TMO+RSRDC can not use the OTC ?


2) Is there any Omnimeter as I see in the Omnimeter manual from CaptnScurvy in pdf or any other format ready to print? So I can make my Omnimeter in order to feel more imersive ingame?

3) The optics are calibrated so whe can use the RAOBF weel? (I mean, the game or the mod list give use the correct optics and correct dimension of target?) to use the chronometer to estimate speed too.

4) the eyes.... well... I know it depends but what is the best interior mod for SH4?

I hope all the answers can help a lot of "Rats" like me :D

[luismmm]

Just started another career. I usually run a few others, just haven't loaded them yet.
IGD, trying to figure what's duplicate.

TriggerMaru_Overhaul_2
TMO_Update_20_to_21
RSRDC_TMO_V502
RSRDC_V5xx_Patch1
Fixed_CD_sonar_RSRDC
IJN_Radar_Fix_for_TMO2_v1
Convoy Routes TMO+RSRD
MaxOptics IV for TMO_2
SCAF for RSRDC v502_2.0
Longer_Ship_Wake_V1_TMO1.7
TMO_Visuals_for_RSRDC
New_Large_Lifeboat
TGT AOB TO PK FIX - TMO
TGT DIALS TO PK FIX - TMO
TBT filter green TMO 1.9 and Stock
Webster's Smaller Rain for TMO
Gramaphone One

Sir, I wonder if, in the mod list, the right order would be:


SCAF for TMO_2
MaxOptics IV for TMO_2

Can you please correct me?

[I'm goin' down]

First I must congratulate the idea of opening a thread about mod list to use :up: this is realy a must for nOObs like me :oops:

Need some advice here :hmmm:

1 -If I decide not use the TGT Dials for PK Fix TMO (Easy Aob)
and I decided to use OTC that is not compatible with Easy AOB

a) should I use the mod ---> optical_targeting_correction or the mod ---> otc_for_rsrdc_550 ?

b) Because otc_for_rsrdc_550 is for V550, and if I follow your mod soup whe have the mod RSRDC TMO V502, so...

c1) Is it safe to use otc_for_rsrdc_550 with RSRDC TMO V502 ?
c2) If not, any mod soup based in TMO+RSRDC can not use the OTC ?


2) Is there any Omnimeter as I see in the Omnimeter manual from CaptnScurvy in pdf or any other format ready to print? So I can make my Omnimeter in order to feel more imersive ingame?

3) The optics are calibrated so whe can use the RAOBF weel? (I mean, the game or the mod list give use the correct optics and correct dimension of target?) to use the chronometer to estimate speed too.

4) the eyes.... well... I know it depends but what is the best interior mod for SH4?

I hope all the answers can help a lot of "Rats" like me :D

First, read the manual re the OTC written by Capn Scurvy. Then read his thread. Thjat will answer most of your questions. I do not think OTC is compatible with TMO. If it isn't, do not use it. That solves the RSRDC issues for TMO. Use the Easy Aob mod, which is a great mod and was runner up for mod of the year awhile back. By the way what is the "RAOBF weel" (wheel?)?

[I'm goin' down]

Sir, I wonder if, in the mod list, the right order would be:


SCAF for TMO_2
MaxOptics IV for TMO_2

Can you please correct me?

check Capn Scurvy's thread in the mod forum re these mods or PM him. I am not sure the order matters.

[TorpX]

Reviewing IGD's mods lists makes me realise why I haven't been playing SH4 much recently. I would call it mod fatigue. There are too many mods needed to get the game up to snuff. I want to go out on another patrol, but dislike having to fiddle around with all these mods. (Even with all the mods currently available for SH4, there are still serious flaws in the game.)

[luismmm]

By the way what is the "RAOBF weel" (wheel?)?

RAOBF -> Range and Angle on Bow Finder, a wheel used in U-Boats (in use in sh5) Mods by Makman (manos scopes) and Karamazov works. After measure the ship mast and lenght you get the range to targer and AOB fast and easy :yeah:

Ahhh! yes! I use this mod "D3D9Antilag" and its a must to save any graphic card and I quote " D3D9 antilag helps to reduce input lag in Direct3D9 games by limiting the amount of frames that
are rendered ahead by the video card. It can also limit the framerate for smoother gameplay and reduced cpu/gpu utilization"

The eye cant see more then 35 fps, right? realy good to use in all games :up:

[I'm goin' down]

karamovnew refers to it as the AOBF wheel.

[I'm goin' down]

Reviewing IGD's mods lists makes me realise why I haven't been playing SH4 much recently. I would call it mod fatigue. There are too many mods needed to get the game up to snuff. I want to go out on another patrol, but dislike having to fiddle around with all these mods. (Even with all the mods currently available for SH4, there are still serious flaws in the game.)


Use Multi SH4 to load different versions of the game.

[luismmm]

karamovnew refers to it as the AOBF wheel.

Yes, in the KiBU User Guide the word is AOBF, but they should use RAOBF as they used in SH3 and SH5. :hmmm:

Anyway, RAOBF and Omnimeter is just one cosmetic change for the true sinus scale! The sinus scale or one slide ruller, it was what they use by that time.

RAOBF, Omnimeter under the OTC mod, they are only cosmetic, eye candy!

The fact is that with a slide ruller and sinus scale you can get Range to target and AOB using AOB = arc sin ((Aspect Ratio Observed) / (Aspect Ratio Reference))

As easy as that :03:

[I'm goin' down]

OTC mod is not compatible with OM as I understand it.

AOBF wheel is the correct name for OM. Not the abbreviation that you use. Use yours to denote SH3 or SH5, if that is what those games label it. AOBF is, or should be, the proper designation for OM, so it is clear as to which game/supermod you are referring. If karamozovnew wants to use your designation in OM, fine. But please do not take it upon yourself to rename his KIUB mod, since you will likely confuse those of us who do not and likely will not play SH3 or SH5. The games are confusing enough.

I do not own a slide rule, so that suggestion is useless to me. I haven't worked with math calculations for years, so I just use the AOBF wheel and Omnimeter. My scientific inquiry stops there. However, if you want use your math skills, be my guest. If you like math, look at Mobo (see the Mobo forum.)

[Wilcke]

RFB
Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157
[E:\Fleet_Boat_U-Boat_1.5\RFB_SH4_1.5\MODS]
RFB_2.0
RFB_2.0_Patch_23April2010
RSRDC_RFB_V575
RSRDC_V5xx_Patch1
RFB_WDM_17Jan10
RSRDC+RFB Draft Fix
JMM RFB 0.94


TMO
Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157
[E:\Fleet_Boat_U-Boat_1.5\TMO_SH4_1.5\MODS]
PEARL_HARBOR_Menu_Ver0.1
TriggerMaru_Overhaul_2
TMO_Update_20_to_21
TMO19_interior3d_SCLASS_overhaul
3D TDC and Radar Range Unit v1.02
Radar and TDC Training Missions v1.02
Restore Killer AC to TMO 21 with RSRDC

OM
Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157
[E:\Fleet_Boat_U-Boat_1.5\U-Boat_SH4_1.5\MODS]
Rel_SH4_Trans-Atlantic_Radio
Setup Trans-Atlantic Radio and BBC
OpsMonsun_V705
OMv705_to_V720
OMv720_Patch5
OMEGU_v300
OMEGU_v300_Patch7
OM_SH3_Command_Keys
EE5.0_#5 Depthcharge Sound
OM_Arct_Env
TheDarkWraith_DC_Water_Disturbance_v2_0_SH4

[I'm goin' down]

you have a short mod list, but yours has the important ones. I may look a few up that I do not recognize. By the way, thanks for you help getting me started in OM. I have not found a capital warship yet!!!

[Armistead]

Sir, I wonder if, in the mod list, the right order would be:


SCAF for TMO_2
MaxOptics IV for TMO_2

Can you please correct me?

Doesn't matter.

[timmyg00]

RSRDC for stock 1.5 (no mega-mods)
3000yd bearing Tool
3D TDC/ Radar Range unit
Show Air Contacts
Solution Solver

[I'm goin' down]

take a look at GFO (game fixes only) mod by Webster. Is is made for the stock game. Also, easy Aob mod.:DL

[timmyg00]

take a look at GFO (game fixes only) mod by Webster. Is is made for the stock game. Also, easy Aob mod.:DL
is it compatible with what i have? I do pretty good so far with what i have, except i am going to get CapnScurvy's OTC mod as well.

i will take a look, have always been curious about GFO; can't run RFB because something in the 3D graphics makes it crash on my laptop, i am assuming TMO will do the same. I am lucky SH4 runs at all on my so-called gaming laptop...

thx

TG

[I'm goin' down]

They are not compatible, at leasty in GFO, insofra as i can tell. But OTC will work with GFO, and you can add RSRDC too without screwing up the set up. OTC vs Easy Aob - they accomplish the same thing. GFO will give you the benefit of many fixes to the stock game by Admiral Webster. Going once...going twice...Sold?

[timmyg00]

almost ;) gotta finish my current campaign, then check it out.

[luismmm]

Well, after almost one week geting CTD and try to balance the basic list:

TriggerMaru_Overhaul_2
TMO_Update_20_to_21
RSRDC_TMO_V502
RSRDC_V5xx_Patch1

with a lot more mods, with the help of Armistead and I'm goin' down, I have this mod soup tested and working 100% with no CTD at all, finaly!:yeah:

Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157
[D:\Silent Hunter 4 Wolves of the Pacific - TMO\MODS]
TriggerMaru_Overhaul_2
TMO_ Metric_SpeedChart_Nomo
TMO_Update_20_to_21
RSRDC_TMO_V502
RSRDC_V5xx_Patch1
TMO_Visuals_for_RSRDC
IJN_Radar_Fix_for_TMO2
Fixed_CD_sonar_RSRDC
Fixed Zero Bomb Load RSRDC
TBT filter green TMO 1.9 and Stock
MaxOptics IV for TMO_2
OPCFv1.3_TMO19_green
Longer_Ship_Wake_V1_TMO1.7
SCAF for RSRDC v502_2.0
sh4lighthousemod
Extra Allied naval bases for SH4 + UBM + TMO v1.7 (v1.0)
SH4 Authentic Flags Mod
Carotio_SH4_Big_Moon
Carotio_SH4-Seafloor2_256mb
Convoy Routes TMO+RSRD
TDW_Ship_Plane_Fire_Damage_v1_3_SH4
Webster's Smaller Rain for TMO
Splash_effect_DC_bombs_bullets_shells_1.0_for_TMO2
New periscope's tube
New_Large_Lifeboat
Carotio_SH4_TrukCoralHarbourCityLocations
TGT AOB TO PK FIX - TMO (Easy Aob)
TGT DIALS TO PK FIX - TMO (Easy Aob)
Antilag
Radar and TDC Training Missions v1.02
SS399 USS Seacat_BALAO HI-RES Weathered

Just load it and enjoy not having crash to desktop :up:

[I'm goin' down]

Well, after almost one week geting CTD and try to balance the basic list:

TriggerMaru_Overhaul_2
TMO_Update_20_to_21
RSRDC_TMO_V502
RSRDC_V5xx_Patch1

with a lot more mods, with the help of Armistead and I'm goin' down, I have this mod soup tested and working 100% with no CTD at all, finaly!:yeah:

Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157
[D:\Silent Hunter 4 Wolves of the Pacific - TMO\MODS]
TriggerMaru_Overhaul_2
TMO_ Metric_SpeedChart_Nomo
TMO_Update_20_to_21
RSRDC_TMO_V502
RSRDC_V5xx_Patch1
TMO_Visuals_for_RSRDC
IJN_Radar_Fix_for_TMO2
Fixed_CD_sonar_RSRDC
Fixed Zero Bomb Load RSRDC
TBT filter green TMO 1.9 and Stock
MaxOptics IV for TMO_2
OPCFv1.3_TMO19_green
Longer_Ship_Wake_V1_TMO1.7
SCAF for RSRDC v502_2.0
sh4lighthousemod
Extra Allied naval bases for SH4 + UBM + TMO v1.7 (v1.0)
SH4 Authentic Flags Mod
Carotio_SH4_Big_Moon
Carotio_SH4-Seafloor2_256mb
Convoy Routes TMO+RSRD
TDW_Ship_Plane_Fire_Damage_v1_3_SH4
Webster's Smaller Rain for TMO
Splash_effect_DC_bombs_bullets_shells_1.0_for_TMO2
New periscope's tube
New_Large_Lifeboat
Carotio_SH4_TrukCoralHarbourCityLocations
TGT AOB TO PK FIX - TMO (Easy Aob)
TGT DIALS TO PK FIX - TMO (Easy Aob)
Antilag
Radar and TDC Training Missions v1.02
SS399 USS Seacat_BALAO HI-RES Weathered

Just load it and enjoy not having crash to desktop :up:

:haha:The war will be over before you complete loading all of the mods.:haha: