Getting Ready For My First Time With SHIII...

[J2JonJeremy]

Hey all,

I'm preparing for my maiden voyage with Silent Hunter III and I wanted your advice. I've currently got the game installed, GWX 3.0 installed to the Steam Directory of the game and SH3 Commander also installed to the Steam Directory of the game.

I'd like to know first, if that was the right way to install them, and second what other modifications are out there in the Silent Hunter III universe that would deepen the immersion and experience of the game that will also be compatible with the two listed above?

Thanks for any given assistance!

[ninja turtle]

Welcome aboard.

Yes I'm pretty sure that's correct.

Here's a list of my current enabled mods:

GWX - Alternate Loadscreen - Full Circle
GWX - 16km Atmosphere
GWX - Lite Harbor Traffic
GWX - No Medals on Crew
OLC's Modified Searchlight Beams for GWX3
sobers green waves
Conning Tower Compass Fix
Extreme Wet Weather Gear Mod
Thomsen's Sound Pack V3.2cg
RadioMessage - MorseCodeOnly
Rapt0r's Uniforms V2.0 [Grey - All Leather] Patch
Torpedo damage Final ver2.0
No continuous 'Ship spotted' V1.2 for GWX3
Das Realistic Food
GWX - Main movie - 'Das Boot'
GWX - Open Hatch Mod
Seafloor SF V3 Final
LifeBoats&Debris_v4
Rbs1_SH4_Effects_GWX_30_71
Wooden_Lifeboats_Mod_1.1
GWX - Late War Sensors Snorkel Antennas
Privateer's-MG34_SH3
MaGui F
TorpedoSolutionButton for MaGui F (NYGM-GWX-WAC)
GWX_DFa-Flag&Pens_2010
Ail Das Boot Officers Mod
Pascal_Port_People
Authentic_U-boat_Off_Faces
Compulsory U-boat Headdress - GWX Expansion
Compulsory U-boat Headdress - SH3 Cmdr Realistic Crew Option


All of them can be found in Subsim either by Google-ing or searching in the threads. If you have any problems finding them I'm sure I have bookmarked links and I'm sure anyone will help any further, but from me: Good Hunting!!

:salute:

[bertieck476]

Hi and welcome,
I recently returned to SH3 again but my previous playing was with just the stock version, so this time I have added GWX and Commander. I cant advise on the correct directory for the steam version as mine was a late disc version, but the mods I have running with my young type IIA career are a selection of the gwx included options along with
Radio Deutschland/England
Thomsons Sound Pack 3.2
Lifeboat and debris 4
Lord Haw Haw British invasion looms (although Im not sure if this is working)
IIa tune up.
I tried Flakmonkeys type II interiors 2 & 3 but could not seem to get them to work
And ofcourse Jsgme (mod enabler)

Good luck Bert.

Edit, in the time it took me to post Ninja has posted a far more impressive list of mods that Im definately going to try some of.

[ninja turtle]

Hi and welcome,
I recently returned to SH3 again but my previous playing was with just the stock version, so this time I have added GWX and Commander. I cant advise on the correct directory for the steam version as mine was a late disc version, but the mods I have running with my young type IIA career are a selection of the gwx included options along with
Radio Deutschland/England
Thomsons Sound Pack 3.2
Lifeboat and debris 4
Lord Haw Haw British invasion looms (although Im not sure if this is working)
IIa tune up.
I tried Flakmonkeys type II interiors 2 & 3 but could not seem to get them to work
And ofcourse Jsgme (mod enabler)

Good luck Bert.

Edit, in the time it took me to post Ninja has posted a far more impressive list of mods that I'm definately going to try some of.

Sorry for stealing your thunder, bertieck :oops:

Yes don't forget JSGME for enabling mods.

For immersion I thoroughly recommend the following:

sobers green waves
Extreme Wet Weather Gear Mod
Thomsen's Sound Pack V3.2cg
Seafloor SF V3 Final
LifeBoats&Debris_v4
Rbs1_SH4_Effects_GWX_30_71
Wooden_Lifeboats_Mod_1.1

I haven't tried flakmonkeys's interior mod. Some have encountered problems so I can't advise

[flag4]

...I keep this link handy on my desktop!

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=174224

happy sailing and welcome:up:

[Sailor Steve]

This will give you some idea of what's available for GWX and Commander:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=170090

[Jimbuna]

JSGME is already included in GWX3.0 but the latest version can be got from here:

http://www.mediafire.com/?5sryab9masy5xt6

[Sailor Steve]

Or from here:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=3951

[Jimbuna]

Or from here:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=3951

http://imgcash4.imageshack.us/img144/3336/tonguecm5.gif

[J2JonJeremy]

Hey all,

Thanks for all the tips. The links you posted gave me a lot of insight and files for which to use on SH3! Now I'd like to ask for your help for creating a stable mod soup!

I understand it's a bit of work but I'll be more than happy to credit you in any SH3 videos I make on Youtube!


List of Mods [Alphabetical]:
ACM Reloaded for OLC 'Gold' MkII
B25_Camera
B25_ConningTower_Late_Patrol
B25_ConningTower_Mid
B25_SF_Grass_Full_V2
Extras for the Wilhelmshaven campaign v2.4c
FlatSunFix for M.E.P. v3
FM NI Fix for WideScreen MaGui v3.4
FM_NewInterior v2.1D
Foam
GWX - 16km Atmosphere
GWX - Alternative Flotillas
GWX - Axis Mediterranean Aircraft Skins
GWX - Captain America's Officer Icons
GWX - Enhanced Damage Effects
GWX - Fix French
GWX - Integrated Orders
GWX - Late War Sensors Snorkel Antennas
GWX - No Medals on Crew
GWX - Open Hatch Mod
GWX - VIIC41 Player Sub
GWX 3 Wilhemshafen, St Naz, Schluese and xtra ships V7
GWX Turm Lights Fix
LifeBoats&Debris_v4
Loading Screens Mod
Lutzow's Officers - SET 4
Lutzow's Officers - SET 5
Lutzow's Officers - SET 6
Ma Gui Final
ManosEnvironmentPro v3
MEP v3 VisualSensors for GWX3
OKW_Funkmod_v1.2
OLC's Modified Searchlight Beams for GWX3
pascal_damage_screen
Radio Deutschland
Radio England
Radio Francais
Radio USA
RBS1_SH4_Effects_GWX_30_71
RBS6-LRT
Sh3Gen
SH-5 Water for SH-3 Ultimate V10 20KM
Ship names April 2013
TheDarkWraith_DC_Water_Disturbance_v4_0_SH3
TheDarkWraith_Ship_Plane_Fire_Damage_v1_4_SH3
Thomsen's Sound Pack V3
Torpedo Damage Final ver2.0
Torpedo_HAHD_1024_GWX
TorpedoSolutionButton for WideScreen MaGui v3.4
VIIB_splashwave_fix
Water_Stream_for_Uboats_V4
widescreen_GWX3.0
Widescreen MaGui v3.4

[desertstriker]

Hey all,

Thanks for all the tips. The links you posted gave me a lot of insight and files for which to use on SH3! Now I'd like to ask for your help for creating a stable mod soup!

I understand it's a bit of work but I'll be more than happy to credit you in any SH3 videos I make on Youtube!


List of Mods [Alphabetical]:
ACM Reloaded for OLC 'Gold' MkII
B25_Camera
B25_ConningTower_Late_Patrol
B25_ConningTower_Mid
B25_SF_Grass_Full_V2
Extras for the Wilhelmshaven campaign v2.4c
FlatSunFix for M.E.P. v3
FM NI Fix for WideScreen MaGui v3.4
FM_NewInterior v2.1D
Foam
GWX - 16km Atmosphere
GWX - Alternative Flotillas
GWX - Axis Mediterranean Aircraft Skins
GWX - Captain America's Officer Icons
GWX - Enhanced Damage Effects
GWX - Fix French
GWX - Integrated Orders
GWX - Late War Sensors Snorkel Antennas
GWX - No Medals on Crew
GWX - Open Hatch Mod
GWX - VIIC41 Player Sub
GWX 3 Wilhemshafen, St Naz, Schluese and xtra ships V7
GWX Turm Lights Fix
LifeBoats&Debris_v4
Loading Screens Mod
Lutzow's Officers - SET 4
Lutzow's Officers - SET 5
Lutzow's Officers - SET 6
Ma Gui Final
ManosEnvironmentPro v3
MEP v3 VisualSensors for GWX3
OKW_Funkmod_v1.2
OLC's Modified Searchlight Beams for GWX3
pascal_damage_screen
Radio Deutschland
Radio England
Radio Francais
Radio USA
RBS1_SH4_Effects_GWX_30_71
RBS6-LRT
Sh3Gen
SH-5 Water for SH-3 Ultimate V10 20KM
Ship names April 2013
TheDarkWraith_DC_Water_Disturbance_v4_0_SH3
TheDarkWraith_Ship_Plane_Fire_Damage_v1_4_SH3
Thomsen's Sound Pack V3
Torpedo Damage Final ver2.0
Torpedo_HAHD_1024_GWX
TorpedoSolutionButton for WideScreen MaGui v3.4
VIIB_splashwave_fix
Water_Stream_for_Uboats_V4
widescreen_GWX3.0
Widescreen MaGui v3.4
you will need MaGUI fix for GWX if you plan on using that GUI. As for creating a stable soup check the readmes in case there are special instructions and compatibility issues with other mods

[Herr-Berbunch]

You'll also need the GWX3_SH3Commander config file.

You don't need the Fix French mod unless your chosen language is French.

[J2JonJeremy]

you will need MaGUI fix for GWX if you plan on using that GUI. As for creating a stable soup check the readmes in case there are special instructions and compatibility issues with other mods

Does the MaGUI fix also take into account the Widescreen? I figured the Widescreen Fix would take care of that for me.

You'll also need the GWX3_SH3Commander config file.

You don't need the Fix French mod unless your chosen language is French.

I do have the GWX3_SH3Commander files installed as an exe surprisingly enough.

Thanks for the tip on the Fix French mod. ;)

[desertstriker]

Does the MaGUI fix also take into account the Widescreen? I figured the Widescreen Fix would take care of that for me.

;)

no because the GWX fix changes some files that make it work with GWX such as basic.CFG trust me if the readme or documentation says it do it ;)

[nikimcbee]

Get some good snacks, something to drink, and get your phonograph all ready. Sounds like a fun time! :salute:

[J2JonJeremy]

Hey all!

So I've been doing some tweaking and thought I had the list down but everytime I launch SHIII and try to enter into the actual game world, it's an immediate CTD. Game launches fine, GWX intro/MEP Load Screen. Get to the main menu but try to enter anything after that and kaput. Any assistance would be appreciated!

Current Mod List/Order
GWX 3 Wilhemshafen,St Naz,Schluese and xtra ships V7
Extras for the Wilhelmshaven campaign v2.4c
GWX - Axis Mediterranean Aircraft Skins
GWX - Enhanced Damage Effects
GWX - France to Med mod
GWX - Integrated Orders
GWX Turm Lights fix
GWX - 16km Atmosphere
GWX - No Medals on Crew
OLC's Modified Searchlight Beams for GWX3
Thomsen's Sound Pack V3.2cg
RadioMessage - MorseCodeOnly
Torpedo damage Final ver2.0
GWX - Open Hatch Mod
B25_Camera
b25_ConningTower_Late_Patrol
b25_ConningTower_Mid
b25_SF_Grass_Full_V2
Rbs1_SH4_Effects_GWX_30_71
Rbs6-LRT
TheDarkWraith_DC_Water_Disturbance_v4_0_SH3
TheDarkWraith_Ship_Plane_Fire_Damage_v1_4_SH3
VIIB_splashwave_fix
Water_Stream_for_Uboats_V4
Waterstream+Exhaust Combi V2.3 for GWX3
GWX - Late War Sensors Snorkel Antennas
FM_NewInterior v2.1D
MaGui F
German Images for MaGui F
FM_NI_Fix_for_MaGui F
pascal_damage_screen
widescreen _GWX3.0
Widescreen MaGui v3.4
FM NI Fix for WideScreen MaGui v3.4
ManosEnvironmentPro v3
MEP v3 VisualSensors for gwx3
FlatSunFix for M.E.P v3
TorpedoSolutionButton for WideScreen MaGui v3.4
Torpedo_HAHD_1024_GWX
Ship Names April 2013
SH-5 Water For SH-3 Ultimate V10 20 Km
OKW_Funkmod_v_1_2
Lutzow's Officers - SET4
Lutzow's Officers - SET5
Lutzow's Officers - SET6
Radio Deutschland
Radio England
Radio Francais
Radio USA
Loading Screens Mod

[desertstriker]

hmmmm are you not even able to load training missions?

[MantiBrutalis]

Personally I was never been able to run the SH5 Water mod with GWX. Might be due to my laptop specs, but disabling it is worth a try...

[desertstriker]

Personally I was never been able to run the SH5 Water mod with GWX. Might be due to my laptop specs, but disabling it is worth a try...
i have never used it period because it isthe only mod i have ever used that nomatter where activated in my soup causes a CTD and i use NYGM regulary. It is possibly one of the few LSH3 exclusive mods

[Sailor Steve]

It is possibly one of the few LSH3 exclusive mods
The copy I use was created specifically for GWX3. That may be why it won't work with NYGM. I have no idea how these things work, so I'm only guessing.

[J2JonJeremy]

hmmmm are you not even able to load training missions?

Nope, not even a training mission.

Personally I was never been able to run the SH5 Water mod with GWX. Might be due to my laptop specs, but disabling it is worth a try...

I'll give it a shot and remove it from the mod soup and report back!

[desertstriker]

thought of something else do you get any form of loading screen and progress before a CTD? and do you have the 4gb patch?

[J2JonJeremy]

Did get a loading screen, specifically the training one telling me my assignment.

No, I do not have a 4GB patch. Care to point me in that direction? :)

[brett25]

ooh a virgin...very nice....
yes my first suspicion would be memory too....

H.sie has it at his page:

http://www.mediafire.com/hsie#7zl89uzukekp8

also save this current mod profile via jgsme so you have it saved, then i would take her back to just GWX and see how far you can get to, you should verify that your base install is good....

[J2JonJeremy]

Okay, tried to install 4GB patch but patch failed to install due to it not recognizing the SH3.exe file. Would that be because this is through Steam?

[desertstriker]

no i have patched my steam install before i cant remember if there are 2 different versions of the patch or not in the DL... also if you get the loading screen do you get any progress in the bar and if so what is your estimation of completion? depending on how far might help us determine the cause.

[J2JonJeremy]

The loading screen will fill completely and then before the game transitions to the next: For example "Not So Long Ago" for the training mission, it'll CTD.

I've also confirmed that the game will run with just the GWX 3.0 and SH3Commander Mods.

Will look into 4GB patch some more for Steam.

[desertstriker]

bingo sounds like an environment issue or GUI issue do not activate the MaGui and see what happens

[J2JonJeremy]

Finally got what looks to be a stable active mod soup! :)

Thanks for everyone's help in getting this to run.

GWX 3 Wilhemshafen,St Naz,Schluese and xtra ships V7
Extras for the Wilhelmshaven campaign v2.4c
GWX - Axis Mediterranean Aircraft Skins
GWX - Enhanced Damage Effects
GWX - France to Med mod
GWX - Integrated Orders
GWX Turm Lights fix
GWX - No Medals on Crew
OLC's Modified Searchlight Beams for GWX3
Torpedo damage Final ver2.0
GWX - Open Hatch Mod
b25_ConningTower_Mid
b25_ConningTower_Late_Patrol
b25_SF_Grass_Full_V2
B25_Camera
Rbs1_SH4_Effects_GWX_30_71
Rbs6-LRT
TheDarkWraith_DC_Water_Disturbance_v4_0_SH3
TheDarkWraith_Ship_Plane_Fire_Damage_v1_4_SH3
Waterstream+Exhaust Combi V2.3 for GWX3
Torpedo_HAHD_1024_GWX
GWX - Late War Sensors Snorkel Antennas
FM_NewInterior v2.1D
ManosEnvironmentPro v3
MEP v3 VisualSensors for gwx3
FlatSunFix for M.E.P v3
Radio Deutschland
Radio England
Radio Francais
Radio USA
Lutzow's Officers - SET4
Thomsen's Sound Pack V3.2cg

[ninja turtle]

Good hunting
:salute:

[SnipersHunter]

Good Hunting. I know your Channel, do you gonna do a LP ?