How to Install SH5 (to latest specs.)

[pandoraefretum]

Hi

I bought SH5 when it came out and shelved it.
Now I would like to install it on my newish Win7 64bit i7 PC.

This is my question; what's the quickest and easiest way to install it and add all the updates, upgrades, mods & mega-mods so I can have the best experience possible ?

Sorry if it's a basic question.. I can't find an updated (Oct 2013) install guide anywhere obvious. Thanks for any pointers.

[pandoraefretum]

Now where and how do I download Fifi's Mod 2 ?
Do I need JGSME ?

I really don't know anything, sorry.

[V13dweller]

Now where and how do I download Fifi's Mod 2 ?
Do I need JGSME ?

I really don't know anything, sorry.

Welcome to the Subsim Community, again.:D

Fifi's modlist can be found on This link (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=205983)

I would recommend Sobers mod list, but this is based fully on my opinion.

Edit: you will need JSGME.
Can be found Here (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=192374)

If you need anymore help, the community will be here.

[pandoraefretum]

Thank you for this reply too
Right now I installed it and it patched and updated,
then in Ubisoft Uplay I was told my CD key is already in use by another account

It did previously ask me to change password on my account...
I find this an unfriendly start by Ubisoft...
I mean I have original versions of SH3 SH4 (x2) SH5 ..
Anyway we'll see if they answer my ticket.

Otherwise I'll give up and just focus on Command Modern Naval Air Ops.

[V13dweller]

Ugh, Uplay is such a pain to use, it's just a matter of time before it takes my game isn't it?:-?

I hope they answer your ticket.

If you get it working I can link you and walk you through getting your game working to the best of my knowledge. :salute:

[plj]

Check your PM. :salute:

[pandoraefretum]

Good they activated it for me :o)

Now I have installed JSGME (or whatever it's called) to the SH5 folder
Then I found "SH5 Mods Workshop" forum (this is where I should have gone 1st!)
I donated, and am downloading Sober_all_n_one28082.. (at snail pace, but never mind). I guess this will do the whole job for me, right?

Now I can't help noticing Volodya61 Mega mod... so which one ?
Fifi, Volodya or Sober ? Goodness knows how I'll ever learn what 50+ mods all do.

SH5 is the hardest game to install I have ever come across...
unless one can consider installing software a game in itself!?*!

[plj]

You'd do best to read through the sticky's in the mods forum. If you download the sober all in one zip download, be aware that quite a few mods have been updated since .. as has his list as it can be found in the first sticky in the mods forum. His 1st post is ALWAYS leading.

Hang in there, and ask around if something is unclear :)

[pandoraefretum]

Thanks again to those who gave me pointers...

I am playing with UPlay.. but I don't think it's dragging me down anymore.

I tracked down all the mods and installed the mods according to MEP "sobers 1500 25102013".

An initial impression is favourable, but the external view stutters in response to my mouse, and is not smooth (i7 Radeon Win7 64bit 8Gb) and really annoying is the black screen I get with underwater external views... I want to see underwater !!

No doubt it will take me forever to learn this game.!

[V13dweller]

I would recommend Sobers megamod based off my opinion, I like the contents, and it can be modified with your own mods to make it better.

And because i use it, I can help you with it.

[pandoraefretum]

Well, it's running and i am going after the Warspite.
On accelerated time I get half second lock ups then booted back into windows
on x1 speed I also just got booted out of the game...

I have to say the game was stunning for about 20 minutes..
33% Aft Flooding got my Sub almost vertical and I flipped over backwards once!!

I'll check the stability of my PC and report back...

[pandoraefretum]

Well, I've got 4 other heavy simulations rock solid...
SH5 is the only one that boots me to desktop on a regular basis

Now, I do use Razor Game booster.. maybe I can have a look at that...
Does anyone have small locks that turn into half second locks.. (and only get worse) using x4 time ? I went with Sober's latest Mod list.

Thx for any help... I've got to get this thing working.!!!

[V13dweller]

Could you show me your list?
If it is too big for you rig, it may overload your hardware.
So show me your PC specs aswell.

I will help you to the best of my abilities. :salute:

I suggest cutting out mods you may not need or notice, my modlist is based of sobers but with many cut out.

[pandoraefretum]

That's a kind offer...

I also thought of disabling mods. and maybe reinstalling at a later stage..
I forgot to select German sounds on installation.

My Hardware is a little over 1 year old:
Asus P8Z77-V Pro Motherboard
Radeon HD 7850 Graphics Card
Intel Core i7-3770k 3.4GHz processor
Corsair 8GB DDR3 1222MHz RAM
WD 500GB SATA 111 drive
Samsung SSD 250Gb 840 Evo
Antec 300 Three Hundred Two Case
OCZ Technology 750W ZT Series Fully-Modular Power Supply
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit

I used Sobers Mep after patching the game with TDW Generic File Patcher
This is the list (I look out black out underwater external views)

Accurate German Flags
sobers game loading tips V8 SH5
Das Boot Departure Theme
SteelViking's Interior Mod V1.2
SteelViking's Interior Mod V1.2.2 Patch
sobers multi color mod V5
DynEnv v2.9 - 1. Main Mod
DynEnv v2.9 - 5.c Ambient Settings - Darker Nights-No Murky Waters
DynEnv v2.9 - 12. Sounds
DynEnv v2.9 - Sobers Sky Mechanics v1
DynEnv v2.9 - 2. Main Mod Low Resolution Patch
Water reflections intensity varied by available sunlight by TheDarkWraith
Small_trees_SH5_V1
sobers smoke screen V1 SH5 (DynEnv compatible)
sobers water splash anim SH5
sobers best ever fog V22 SH5
sobers better terrain v3 SH5
sobers waves mod V14 23102013 SH5
sobers more trees SH5
SH5_7A_Conning_Fix
Fuel Gauge WoGaDi_SteelViking's Interior
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_byTheBeast
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1
#Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1_HotFix
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1 (available by date) V9 by sober
EUF_UBoat_FX_v0_0_3_ byTheBeast
FX_Update_0_0_22_ByTheDarkWraith
FX_Update_0_0_22_Torpedoes (modified for torpedoes failure patches)
AI_sub_crew_1_0_2_TheDarkWraith
NewUIs_TDC_7_4_2_ByTheDarkWraith
NewUIs_TDC_7_4_2_alt_officer_wounded_by_Torpedo
NewUIs_TDC_7_4_2_Real_Navigation
NewUIs_TDC_7_4_2_RadCapTools_0_2_alpha
HydrophoneFollowNearestContactFix_For_NewUIs_TDC_7 _1_0_To_7_5_0
Submarine's .sim&cfg (modified for engine ratio + independent control patches)
Sjizzle's - Charts for NewUIs part1_07.06.2013
Manos Scopes-patch for 16x9
IRAI_0_0_39_ByTheDarkWraith
IRAI_0_0_39_ByTheDarkWraith_Patch_1
R.E.M_by_Xrundel_TheBeast_1.2
R.E.M_by_Xrundel_TheBeast_1.2 - no hyd on surface - NewUIs-IRAI compatible
Depth Charge Fix Reduced Explosion Range
Cerberus62 Corrected Depth Charge Projector 1.0
Reworked Morale and Abilities v.1.1
MFCMCCDLite
Speech fixes and additions (english version)
sobers green crew training V4 SH5
TDW FX Fix for Sobers chimney smoke
Church's Compass Dials Mod v2.2 - Option Two
OPEN HORIZONS II_full v2.2
R.S.D. - Reworked Submarine Damage v5.4 by vdr1981
R.S.D. & R.E.M. - GHG Hydrophone add-on (no hyd on surface)
Bullet_spark_test
SkyBaron's Leigh Light for SH5 1.1
Sobers Terrain fix for OH2 V2.2
RPM Hydrophone v2.2.1
Realistic_Hydrophone_1_0
Expanded Navies by Cybermat47 v.1.0.01
smaller flags for Warships 1_0b
sobers Lights Cfg V5 SH5
Trevally Tutorial - All v0.2(for OHIIv1.3)
Trevally Automated Scripts v0.6
Trevally Harbour & Kiel Canal Pilot v3.1
Trevally TDC Help v2
MadMaxs_SH5_Subdiesel (mono) v2
sobers hud sounds V1 SH5
sobers no footstep sound mod
sobers Realistic contrast V7 SH5
sobers_realistic_underwater_FX3
EQuaTool 01.01 by AvM - Large Style
AOB slide ruller for TDW UIs and MO by stoianm
Warfox deck crew always whispering SH5 German Version
gap - HD 1 deg Scope Bearing v 1.0
Shadow Improvement ModLR
sobers bad weather deck gun V5 SH5
sobers map colors SH5 V1

[V13dweller]

I have noticed your mod list is rather large, mine is less than 40, and you might not need all those mods, and try to make sure they not conflicting, because if too many are conflicting this can cause problems, and the smaller it is, the less chance of getting problems.:hmmm:

Edit : I will show you my modlist once I get home.

[V13dweller]

[QUOTE=Aktungbby;2134815]From Von Clauscewitz's ONWAR:" 'too many moving parts causes a 'friction' which impairs the function of a martial body's proper movement'. ie: best to have fewer moving parts; hence the reduction of adverse 'friction'." Inasmuch as sea water itself causes 'friction', best to stay on the surface if possible; unless a DC salvo is immanent which causes an even greater 'friction' and rapidly curtails the movement of the martial entity: YOUR OVERMODIFIED U-BOOT! The astute kaleun is then at liberty to select the lesser of two 'frictions' AND CRASH DIVE.

This is a great example. :D

[pandoraefretum]

So which mods shall I scrap ?
or which are the essentials ?

thx, Pando

[V13dweller]

I will be able to get my modlist to you by by tonight, about 5-6 pm GMT +8.
very busy
I was unable to do so, because I was very busy, sorry.

[pandoraefretum]

I disabled a few at random through JSGME (some are greyed out..what does that mean?) and the scenario still has 1 sec. lockups (always when the warspite guns the German ships especially on 4x speed) but it did not boot me out! So that's an improvement..

I cannot trim the sub after reaching 30% flooding... I guess that's true to life.
Anyway, I can see it's probably going to work... must have been a mod.

[pandoraefretum]

Great,

The exe that bypasses Uplay is much faster with loading.
I disabled all mods, and there's no stuttering...totally smooth play all the way!
graphics are still stunning, and I can see my sub on the TAB mini-map
but the Warspite scenario played out differently... but not worse!

So which mods are considered top priority or in the essentials category?
(for realism, as I get deeper into the game?)
I repeat stock-graphics need no enhancing IMHO.

Thanks for pointers, Pando

[pandoraefretum]

For sure this'll work...
I tried Fifi's Mini Mod list

Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_byTheBeast
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1
#Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1_HotFix
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1 (available by date) V9 by sober
FX_Update_0_0_21_ByTheDarkWraith
NewUIs_TDC_7_4_2_ByTheDarkWraith
Manos Scopes-patch for [your resolution]
IRAI_0_0_39_ByTheDarkWraith
IRAI_0_0_39_Patch_ByTheDarkWraith
OPEN HORIZONS II_full v2.2
Reworked Morale and Abilities v.1.1

and Found that FX_Update_0_0_21_byTheDarkWraith was the offending mod causing 1 sec locks... what it does I could not find in any readme... but graphical bonuses for sure..

I'm enjoying the game now I have more confidence it is stable and want to reinstall now to get it in German.,...

[V13dweller]

Here is my modlist, sorry about the delays.

Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157
[C:\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5\MODS]

Accurate German Flags
silentmichal's interior mod 1.2.4
Real Environment - Revision_3
WoGaDi Mod BetaSix
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_byTheBeast
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1
#Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1_HotFix
NewUIs_TDC_7_4_2_ByTheDarkWraith
IRAI_0_0_39_ByTheDarkWraith
R.E.M_by_Xrundel_TheBeast_1.2
Depth Charge Fix Reduced Explosion Range
Cerberus62 Corrected Depth Charge Projector 1.0
Cerberus62 Historical Ship Equipment 1.4
MightyFine Crew Mod 1.2.1 Stock faces
MCCD_1.04_MFCM_1.2.1_compatible
OPEN HORIZONS II_full v2.2
smaller flags for Warships 1_0b
Auxiliary Cruiser Guns v.1.0.00
Enhanced FunelSmoke_by HanSolo78
gap - armaments & equipments patch v 0.2
gap - German Navy radar fix
Grossdeutscher Rundfunk
Magnetic Detonators 4m by TDW
Pascal-sh5-Crew-Uniforms
Reboot's Hot Soup 1.1
SeaWolf torpedo tweak
SH5Lifeboats_by_Rongel_TDW_stoianm_v2.11
SH5Lifeboat_Wooden
Soldati Weapon Fix
Sub_Bubbles_v0_0_3_ byTheBeast
Sub_Exhaust_1_0_5_byTheDarkWraith
SubFlags_0_0_8_byTheDarkWraith
The Ships That Never Were v.0.0.01
Uboat_Snorkel_1_1_0_by_TheDarkWraith
TDW_Mines_Subnets_Detectable_in_hydro (OH II v2)
Reworked U-boat Guns (incomplete version)



This modlist is built of Sobers but changed quite a bit, seems to run stable.

[pandoraefretum]

thx v13dweller,

my mini mod list is super stable, but I will research yours, and migrate towards it... I must say there's so much of this game which is immediately stunning, though I know these forums are usually full of players who complain about the opposite... (hence the mods).

cheers, pando

[Cohaagen]

After years of playing SH3 with GWX3.0, I'm going to give SH5 a proper shot. I played it once earlier this year and deleted it in disgust after getting half-way through the first "mission", but I feel it's time to reappraise it. I'll use these mod lists as a guide. Just couldn't get by with the antiquated graphics of SH3 any more, regardless of how good the gameplay is.

[V13dweller]

Stunning Visuals will do that to ya! :D