[REL]The Wolves of Steel - SH5 Megamod

[fitzcarraldo]

What does the mod "Original SV Interior QR1, QR2 Rooms" do?

and I assume the friendly deck gun waves allows the deckgun to fire in all seastates?

Great work.....but now the install instructons on page one need a once over.

That mod is the original Silent Vicking interiors without the Silent Michal (fixed by The Beast), added (as TWoS v1.05). Apply the mod, and you lose the Silent Michal Interiors.

Regards.

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

[mikaelanderlund]

Are you sure that the CTD was related to your "periscope depth" command input? I have played /tested a lot and I have never had such issue.:hmmm:

Did you have similar problems before, with v1.05 for example?

In any case,I can't do much about it if I can not reproduce the issue or without precise testing scenario.

If CTDs repeats reinstall your game , delete all SH5 related folders in my documents and start new campaign.

And once again , link with detailed description on how to report an issue is right there in my signature. I need details ...Without it, I can only conclude that the issue is user/inadequate game/mod installation/faulty modlist related (which is most of the time true unfortunately :)).

I had forgotten to activate "snapshots" in Generic Patcher. Could this possibly be the reason for CTD? I start up a new campaign tonight :salute:

[g3922]

I have tried a hundred ways under the sun with no avail to get wolves of steel 1.06 to work in my sim. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I've read and followed every thread and tutorial but still no avail. Frustrated to say the least

[renard60]

Without the smoke mod addon, you don´t have identification. And yes, you need to touch some commands with the OFEV application for personalize your TWoS.

Try with Smoke addon and see if you have the identification working. By default, TWoS is the "hard way".

From TWoS install instructions:

"5. The Wolves of Steel 1.05 - Wind & Smoke addon (optional, enabled auto target recogn. button)" (says 1.05 but it is the same with 1.06).

You can change this (and lot of things), with OFEV. Please, see in the SH5 help threads for instructions using the OFEV application. OFEV: Options File Editor Viewer.

Regards.

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

Hello
putting the mod 5. The Wolves of Steel 1.06 - Wind & Smoke addon
it's OK
thank you

[fitzcarraldo]

Hello
putting the mod 5. The Wolves of Steel 1.06 - Wind & Smoke addon
it's OK
thank you

Great! Remember: if you want an "easy" TWoS, ALWAYS you must use the Smoke addon. Or change options with OFEV.:Kaleun_Applaud:

Default TWoS is realistic, hard way.

Regards and good hunt!

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

[vdr1981]

I had forgotten to activate "snapshots" in Generic Patcher. Could this possibly be the reason for CTD? I start up a new campaign tonight :salute:

Of course it can. :yep: TDW Generic patcher is crucial for SH5...That's a big oversight.

[THEBERBSTER]

A Warm Welcome To The Subsim Community > g3922
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[vdr1981]

I have tried a hundred ways under the sun with no avail to get wolves of steel 1.06 to work in my sim.

Be more aggressive ! :)

Which step exactly you can not understand? You know how to install the game or what JSGME actually is and what it does?
If you paraphrase in details your game/mod install procedure maybe I would be able to direct you what did you do wrong...

I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I've read and followed every thread and tutorial but still no avail. Frustrated to say the least
That's a mistake No.1, you should follow only instructions and tips found in this thread and main mod package...

[Jimbuna]

Welcome to SubSim g3922 :salute:

[ThaFr0ggy]

What are the requirements to get the Type VII C U-Boat? I'm in the Happy Times campaign, month is august.

[vdr1981]

What are the requirements to get the Type VII C U-Boat? I'm in the Happy Times campaign, month is august.

If you have positive rating (2 or more) you should be offered type VIIC somewhere at the beginning of your next campaign chapter (WA or MN). If your rating is negative then dont expect any sub offers...You can check your curent rating in KSD Commander.

[Krivi_Zub]

Of course it can. :yep: TDW Generic patcher is crucial for SH5...That's a big oversight.

Hi there Vecko,

I have had weird error while installing TDW generic pathcer (the 43, or 49 click stage):
after some clicks window pops up saying that some of pathces cant be opened as it is used by another program (SH5 was closed adn I dont use uplay anyway)...
so Iv just ignored it and started it again only to see all 9 patches are up... and so far all is working very nice..

p.s. that error msg popd up every time I did fresh install and never caused me trouble...

Just heads up, next time Im gonna SS it and will show you here.

cheers :Kaleun_Salute:

[HW3]

It is the one for the SH5.exe, number 4 of the 9 if I remember right.

[g3922]

Sorry guys after rereading and using my big dumb noodle I finally got it going. Old silent hunter 3 user gwx 3.0. New to sh5. I paid over 40 bucks for this thing and I couldn't get it to work. It works now thanks for feed back. Turns out I had only moved the wos 1.06 file and not it's contents to my sh5 main folder. Duh moment I guess.

[Aktungbby]

g3922!:Kaleun_Salute:

[mikaelanderlund]

Of course it can. :yep: TDW Generic patcher is crucial for SH5...That's a big oversight.

Everything works perfectly! No CTD. After intense fighting in the bay with two cargo ships destroyed, can I confirm that WoS works perfectly!

:salute:

[Krivi_Zub]

hmm just got 1st CTD
location: east of scapa flow eastern entrance, very close to land, while in UZO view. Weather was terrible: wind 15 m/s, huge waves. got lost and was tryign to find my way into the port..

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

1. The Wolves of Steel 1.06
3. The Wolves of Steel 1.06 - Real Navigation
4. The Wolves of Steel 1.06 - Encrypted BdU Orders
5. The Wolves of Steel 1.06 - Wind & Smoke addon



Log Name: Application
Source: Application Error
Date: 3.11.2016 20:59:35
Event ID: 1000
Task Category: (100)
Level: Error
Keywords: Classic
User: N/A
Computer: Nebula
Description:
Faulting application name: sh5.exe, version: 1.2.0.0, time stamp: 0x562b9a96
Faulting module name: SHSim.act, version: 0.0.0.0, time stamp: 0x4bce9a5c
Exception code: 0xc0000005
Fault offset: 0x000819b9
Faulting process id: 0x%9
Faulting application start time: 0x%10
Faulting application path: %11
Faulting module path: %12
Report Id: %13
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
<System>
<Provider Name="Application Error" />
<EventID Qualifiers="0">1000</EventID>
<Level>2</Level>
<Task>100</Task>
<Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords>
<TimeCreated SystemTime="2016-11-03T19:59:35.000000000Z" />
<EventRecordID>40191</EventRecordID>
<Channel>Application</Channel>
<Computer>Nebula</Computer>
<Security />
</System>
<EventData>
<Data>sh5.exe</Data>
<Data>1.2.0.0</Data>
<Data>562b9a96</Data>
<Data>SHSim.act</Data>
<Data>0.0.0.0</Data>
<Data>4bce9a5c</Data>
<Data>c0000005</Data>
<Data>000819b9</Data>
</EventData>
</Event>

thsoe two Sh5.exe and SHSim.act were the two patch files that TDW generic pathcher couldnt open as they were used by other prog (problem I get during every install of twos )

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi KZ
The most likely reason IMO why those 2 patches do not work is because 7 of the patches you correctly selected the SH5 folder and the other 2 you made mistakes by not selecting the SH5 folder correctly.
All 9 patches must be pointed to the SH5 folder and this means 43 ok's when it is done correctly and you will see all 9 then displayed.
Unless you sort out the generic patcher you are going to experience more ctd's and an unplayable game.
Peter

[vdr1981]

thsoe two Sh5.exe and SHSim.act were the two patch files that TDW generic pathcher couldnt open as they were used by other prog (problem I get during every install of twos )

You have to this right mate...There should be no errors or anything similar.
Try to restart your PC before you do executable patching again.

Everything works perfectly! No CTD. After intense fighting in the bay with two cargo ships destroyed, can I confirm that WoS works perfectly!

:salute:
:up:

[Krivi_Zub]

Hi KZ
The most likely reason IMO why those 2 patches do not work is because 7 of the patches you correctly selected the SH5 folder and the other 2 you made mistakes by not selecting the SH5 folder correctly.
All 9 patches must be pointed to the SH5 folder and this means 43 ok's when it is done correctly and you will see all 9 then displayed.
Unless you sort out the generic patcher you are going to experience more ctd's and an unplayable game.
Peter

No, that was not the case, sadly.
Im not new to game modding btw... but the thing that worries me is that after 3 reinstalss, I keep getting same error with generic file patcher! kind of "file is used by another program" and I dont know which as I dont use uplay... SH5 is closed during the process ofc... so Ill go for another reinstall right now and check if that happens again!


Try to restart your PC before you do executable patching again.

:up:

Will do.

ty for advices :Kaleun_Salute:

[vdr1981]

No, that was not the case, sadly.
Im not new to game modding btw... but the thing that worries me is that after 3 reinstalss, I keep getting same error with generic file patcher! kind of "file is used by another program" and I dont know which as I dont use uplay... SH5 is closed during the process ofc... so Ill go for another reinstall right now and check if that happens again!

ty for advices :Kaleun_Salute:

Check your task manager before gen.patcher activation, just to make sure...and post some screenshot of the error screen ect...:hmmm: No need for full reinstall yet , because generic patcher is a stand alone app.

[Lanzfeld]

Vecko,

I wanted to see what you think of the mod

DynEnv v2.9 - 5.c Ambient Settings - Darker Nights-No Murky Waters that someone else brought up.

Is there a reason this is not recommended? Is it a stability issue? I have not tried it yet myself but it looks interesting.

[Torpedo]

Check your task manager before gen.patcher activation, just to make sure...and post some screenshot of the error screen ect...:hmmm: No need for full reinstall yet , because generic patcher is a stand alone app.

Hi Krivi_Zub
Have you checked the Generic Patcher.cfg before activating the Generic Patcher?
The last nine lines must all be connected to the same folder that is the SH5 installation path (in my case "E:\Games\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter") and so I get my GenericPatcher.cfg in this way:

ClientAreaWidth=1184
ClientAreaHeight=762
LanguagePackInUse=E:\Games\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5\TDW_GenericPatcher_v_1_0_168_0_TWOS\LanguagePack s\English
SH_NClient.dll=E:\Games\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5
CameraManager.act=E:\Games\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5
EnvSim.act=E:\Games\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5
kernel.dll=E:\Games\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5
sh5.exe=E:\Games\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5
SHSim.act=E:\Games\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5
SHSound.act=E:\Games\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5
SimData.dll=E:\Games\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5
SHCollisions.act=E:\Games\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5

If some line has the wrong folder, then you can edit the line with the notepad.
Then you can to activate the Generic Patcher.

Torpedo

[Torpedo]

Vecko,

I wanted to see what you think of the mod

DynEnv v2.9 - 5.c Ambient Settings - Darker Nights-No Murky Waters that someone else brought up.

Is there a reason this is not recommended? Is it a stability issue? I have not tried it yet myself but it looks interesting.

Hi Lanzfeld!
I tried DynEnv v2.9 - 5.c Ambient Settings - Darker Nights-No Murky Waters. This mod eliminates the murky waters aspect that are usually in the channels, as in the port of Memel or in shallow waters. Water turns blue, and perhaps unrealistic. However, I have used a lot this mod without instability. IMO it is only a matter of realism, but if you want you can try it, IMO I would not recommend this mod, but it is as always a matter of taste.
The Darker Nights effect works well.

Torpedo

[Krivi_Zub]

For the first time I had NO errors during TDW generic patching!
restarted comp before it and got antivirus disabled... seems it did it!

ty vecko :Kaleun_Applaud:

[kevinsue]

No, that was not the case, sadly.
Im not new to game modding btw... but the thing that worries me is that after 3 reinstalss, I keep getting same error with generic file patcher! kind of "file is used by another program" and I dont know which as I dont use uplay... SH5 is closed during the process ofc... so Ill go for another reinstall right now and check if that happens again!

This exact problem happened to me during one reinstall. I have a pristine copy of Silent Hunter 5 V1.2 saved on another drive that I just copy over to the the Ubisoft folder instead of installing from the disc. Unfortunately by doing it this way, the savegames in the Ubisoft Game Launcher have to be deleted manually so that they are not loaded into the new install. During a new install when you start the game prior to modding or using the generic patcher, the game will automatically call up the Uplay launcher to start SH5 and if I recall, it was Ubisoft Game Launcher still running that caused the problem. So as Vecko has advised, use Task Manager prior to patching the SH5.exe to make sure that the Ubisoft Game Launcher is not still running in the background.

[Lanzfeld]

Hi Lanzfeld!
I tried DynEnv v2.9 - 5.c Ambient Settings - Darker Nights-No Murky Waters. This mod eliminates the murky waters aspect that are usually in the channels, as in the port of Memel or in shallow waters. Water turns blue, and perhaps unrealistic. However, I have used a lot this mod without instability. IMO it is only a matter of realism, but if you want you can try it, IMO I would not recommend this mod, but it is as always a matter of taste.
The Darker Nights effect works well.

Torpedo

Yes I wanted the darker nights but the more realistic weather is what really interests me.

[kevinsue]

Just ready to depart Kiel on the first patrol of Mare Nostrum campaign and head for Gibraltar. Can the English Channel be navigated successfully in spite of Allied warships and aircraft, or is the long journey via Northern Scotland the best route to take? I was hoping to depart for the Mediterranean from Lorient but no such luck! :o

[MCM]

I am really looking to disable some hotkeys in the options file editor like "toggle nomograph" and others. Some hotkeys are changeable, some are not. I need to disable some of them but nothing happens when I double click on them to change it from "enabled" to "disabled".

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi MCM
Do not forget to disable the mods first before making changes to the OFEV otherwise your changes will not be accepted.
Peter

[kevinsue]

Hi MCM
Do not forget to disable the mods first before making changes to the OFEV otherwise your changes will not be accepted.
Peter

hello Peter, I usually make changes with the OFEV without disabling any mods. Just make sure to use the correct file..C:\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5\data\Scripts\Menu\TheDarkWraithUserOptions.py and overwrite this file to save any new changes. You just have to remember to copy and paste this saved file back into the MODS folder C:\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5\MODS\1. The Wolves of Steel 1.06\data\Scripts\Menu if you want to reactivate the mod and keep the changes made with the OFEV. Just another way to achieve the same thing :yep:

[vdr1981]

hello Peter, I usually make changes with the OFEV without disabling any mods. Just make sure to use the correct file..C:\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5\data\Scripts\Menu\TheDarkWraithUserOptions.py and overwrite this file to save any new changes. You just have to remember to copy and paste this saved file back into the MODS folder C:\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5\MODS\1. The Wolves of Steel 1.06\data\Scripts\Menu if you want to reactivate the mod and keep the changes made with the OFEV. Just another way to achieve the same thing :yep:

I also like to use directly OFEV.exe placed in data folder of the main game installation (Silent Hunter 5/data/Applications/OFEV.exe) for quick "in-fly" changes without mods disabling. Of course , in this case the path for Menu.txt and OFEV.py files should be set accordingly...
I didn't mention this possibility in my instructions because most of TWoS players don't know a thing about SH files dependencies and those who know will figure out this for them selves pretty quickly.

Note Kevin that it is not recommend to simple copy/paste options file. You have Options File Migration tool for that...

[vdr1981]

Vecko,

I wanted to see what you think of the mod

DynEnv v2.9 - 5.c Ambient Settings - Darker Nights-No Murky Waters that someone else brought up.

Is there a reason this is not recommended? Is it a stability issue? I have not tried it yet myself but it looks interesting.

Simple environmental optional addon which shouldn't cause any problems and it can be enabled anytime. I don't use "No murky water" in TWoS because the water is too much transparent when looked from above and there are some really ugly side effects in shallow waters...Darker nights is already part of TWoS IIRC.

[kevinsue]

Just ready to depart Kiel on the first patrol of Mare Nostrum campaign and head for Gibraltar. Can the English Channel be navigated successfully in spite of Allied warships and aircraft, or is the long journey via Northern Scotland the best route to take? I was hoping to depart for the Mediterranean from Lorient but no such luck! :o

Well just for something different...I'm going to attempt getting through the Straits of Dover just for the challenge! :D

[vdr1981]

Any Youtuber out there willing to create new video tutorial? :hmm2:

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi Kevin
Like yourself and Vecko I also use this method especially handy if you only need to make one change.
There are many who do not have our experience so I prefer to only mention the safe way.
The py file contains a lot of data so not for diving into so as to speak unless you know what you are doing.
Peter

[Lanzfeld]

Any Youtuber out there willing to create new video tutorial? :hmm2:

So his videos are gone forever? This is a shame.

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi Lanzfield
Potus has 7 TWOS YouTube videos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8hNMdHgfhI
The WAR OFFICE (COMBAT MISSION) has 4 TWOS YouTube videos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak_n-eKmrCs&list=PL5WP4bO2pumvtdyEV1Q1JRtBQRu7bBwMJ&index=1
Peter

[MCM]

hello Peter, I usually make changes with the OFEV without disabling any mods. Just make sure to use the correct file..C:\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5\data\Scripts\Menu\TheDarkWraithUserOptions.py and overwrite this file to save any new changes. You just have to remember to copy and paste this saved file back into the MODS folder C:\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5\MODS\1. The Wolves of Steel 1.06\data\Scripts\Menu if you want to reactivate the mod and keep the changes made with the OFEV. Just another way to achieve the same thing :yep:

Done everything like that. All changes I make will be saved, that is not my problem. But some hotkeys just can't be changed. I doubleclick on "enable" to disable them, but the window will not open. On other options I double click and a window will open to edit a number or to change from true to false etc. But some hotkeys can't be changed. If I double click them nothing happens.

No other mods installed of course.

[vdr1981]

Done everything like that. All changes I make will be saved, that is not my problem. But some hotkeys just can't be changed. I doubleclick on "enable" to disable them, but the window will not open. On other options I double click and a window will open to edit a number or to change from true to false etc. But some hotkeys can't be changed. If I double click them nothing happens.

No other mods installed of course.

Yes, hotkeys are a bit different then other options...

https://s6.postimg.org/ikjj6w167/Capture.jpg

[Lanzfeld]

Hey Vecko if I have never said it before thank you for all your work. I brought up the "too many explosions and fires" problem I had and you came up with a optional solution right away. TWOS has really brought me over from SH3 to SH5.

Thanks again!:up::Kaleun_Salute:

[MCM]

THX alot Vecko, I clicked on the word "enabled" instead of the word "hotkey".

:Kaleun_Salute::Kaleun_Thumbs_Up::Kaleun_Cheers:

[vdr1981]

THX alot Vecko, I clicked on the word "enabled" instead of the word "hotkey".

:Kaleun_Salute::Kaleun_Thumbs_Up::Kaleun_Cheers:
:up:


Hey Vecko if I have never said it before thank you for all your work. I brought up the "too many explosions and fires" problem I had and you came up with a optional solution right away. TWOS has really brought me over from SH3 to SH5.

Thanks again!:up::Kaleun_Salute:
My pleasure mate...:up: I'm still experimenting with it. My goal is to obtain limited fire/explosions with more dense smoke effects. That would be perfect IMO...

This may help you to do a bit of testing for your self if you like...

BAZA_FX_FocFum_mic fires with little bit of smoke
BAZA_FX_Splinter_fire fireball explosion, no fires or smoke
BAZA_FX_Explozie_mica a kind of firework explosion, no fires or smoke
BAZA_FX_scantei_explozie a kind of firework explosion, with kind of shock wave effect, no fire or smoke
BAZA_FX_Foc large fire, no smoke
BAZA_FX_Fum_explozie large dense black smoke, dull heat in smoke's base
BAZA_FX_baza_explozie small "puff" explosions, no smoke or fire
BAZA_FX_Explozie large tanker-like fireball explosions

[Lanzfeld]

When is update number one going to be ready if I may ask?
I'm in Port now.
I see the link ground work is been done already

[vdr1981]

When is update number one going to be ready if I may ask?
I'm in Port now.
I see the link ground work is been done already

Maybe this evening but the update will be "patrol friendly" anyway...

[vdr1981]

The Wolves of Steel 1.06 - Update 01 changelog:


https://s6.postimg.org/hrbis0kj5/SH5_Img_2016_11_05_21_17_56.jpg https://s6.postimg.org/gdjvwpl9t/U_Fla_K2.jpg https://s6.postimg.org/gdjvwpl9t/U_Fla_K2.jpg https://s6.postimg.org/ogdguaghd/SH5_Img_2016_10_31_20_57_38.jpg


Other tweaks:
No. 01
- SM Interior QR1 room swinging lamp, re-added by Torpedo.
- New imported SH3/4 ship types: Coastal Freighter and Medium Steam Merchant (2nd variation of Granville type, presented as British Steam ship Waziristan).
- Few more controllers fixes for several dat ships.
- Updated New Merchant Fleet mission, added new Coastal Freighter and Medium Steam Merchant.


Check my sig for download link and install instructions...:salute:

[Lanzfeld]

you sir....are a god.
:Kaleun_Salute::Kaleun_Cheers::Kaleun_Applaud:

[Torpedo]

OK Vecko!!!
the download of "The Wolves of Steel 1.06 - Update 01" works perfectly!!!

Torpedo :Kaleun_Salute:

[fitzcarraldo]

Many thanks for the update!:Kaleun_Cheers:

I hope I will can continue with my actual Med campaign.

Best regards!

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

[Savoyz]

This 1.06 and update 01 awesome ! , Thanks so much Vecko...:salute:

[skin-nl]

Thanks for update 01 vecko :up:

But the swinging lamp does't work :hmmm:
http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh581/Skin-NL/SH5Img2016-11-06_10.26.33.png (http://s1253.photobucket.com/user/Skin-NL/media/SH5Img2016-11-06_10.26.33.png.html)

Michael

[vdr1981]

But the swinging lamp does't work :hmmm:




Nope...Blown fuse...:)

[skin-nl]

Nope...Blown fuse...:)

Serious???? :har::har::har::up:

[yzx]

Hope someone can help me :D

So I pretty much did everything like the little Guide told me, but when I open the Game I get some weird boxes where nothing happens if i click ok or cancel

http://www2.pic-upload.de/thumb/32064715/SH5Img2016-11-06_15.17.52.jpg (http://www.pic-upload.de/view-32064715/SH5Img2016-11-06_15.17.52.jpg.html)

http://www2.pic-upload.de/thumb/32064734/SH5Img2016-11-06_15.11.11.jpg (http://www.pic-upload.de/view-32064734/SH5Img2016-11-06_15.11.11.jpg.html)

and the box with the"go to game/injured" and stuff is what happens when I talk to someone

Some Infos:
The Game is Version 1.2.0 Non Steam Version
Only using The Wolves of Steel 1.06 and the Update
Already Reinstaled the Game Same issue again


so anyone knows what i did wrong?

[vdr1981]

Hope someone can help me :D

So I pretty much did everything like the little Guide told me, but when I open the Game I get some weird boxes where nothing happens if i click ok or cancel

http://www2.pic-upload.de/thumb/32064715/SH5Img2016-11-06_15.17.52.jpg (http://www.pic-upload.de/view-32064715/SH5Img2016-11-06_15.17.52.jpg.html)

http://www2.pic-upload.de/thumb/32064734/SH5Img2016-11-06_15.11.11.jpg (http://www.pic-upload.de/view-32064734/SH5Img2016-11-06_15.11.11.jpg.html)

and the box with the"go to game/injured" and stuff is what happens when I talk to someone

Some Infos:
The Game is Version 1.2.0 Non Steam Version
Only using The Wolves of Steel 1.06 and the Update
Already Reinstaled the Game Same issue again


so anyone knows what i did wrong?

Try to run game as administrator...

[yzx]

Try to run game as administrator...

Already did that from the start it pretty much changes nothing

[THEBERBSTER]

A Warm Welcome To The Subsim Community > yzx
Subsim <> How To Donate <> See The Benefits <> Support The Community (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2033119%23post2033119)
The Wolves Of Steel Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) & Game Tips (Please Look Here First Before Posting A Question) (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2165721&postcount=2) (Do not post your problems here if you have added additional mods to TWOS make a new thread)

Might be a Direct X issue?
Before reinstalling always run a registry cleaner and then reboot your system before reinstalling.

[yzx]

Seems like Direct X and VCRedist update did the job... :D
Well i pretty much forget that stuff every time i make Windows Clean Instal i kinda feel stupid

Anyway thanks for the help :salute:

[vdr1981]

Next weekend, in addition to Cimarron class, new T3 tanker variation from SH4...:yep:

https://s6.postimg.org/rl2f37uup/Untitled.png https://s6.postimg.org/l8n9tdrsh/Untitled1.png

[Tonci87]

Awesome!

[THEBERBSTER]

Nice work Vecko as always, very much appreciated.:up:
Peter

[ampelionator]

Hello. I isntalled the mod twice. It opens fine but as soon as i going to start a historic battle or campaign, the screen starts flickering black and back, without any normal gameplay and after a while most of the times it crashes before i try to quit. I followed all the instructions. I run it as admin but still i see this problem. I did made fresh install on both mod installation. DirectX is checked ok due to a previous problem i had. i currently have win 7 4gb ram sp1 2gb card memory nvdia, and a very good ventilation system. no steam version. I was using the tdw-ui with real nav without any problem. Any suggetions? Thanks in advance.

[elder_gutknecht]

Remove all sh5 folders before new install, including documents, be sure to active snapshoots in the same path folder of your sh5 game, check the resolution of your screen and be sure that it is compatible with your graphic card, then the first time in the bunker use the same option graphic resolution and of course active the suitable resolution mod
Hope it works

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi a
Worth checking this out.
Your Gpu settings can be found in the Control Panel
Nvidia
The scaling mode needs to be set to > Aspect Ratio.
Perform scaling on > GPU
Peter

[blinkpnk]

I think I have found functional solution for occasional corrupted game saves due to airplanes overspawn and probably other bugs in players rendering area...:yep:

Namely, one only have to delete "Special.txt" file from the gamesave folder (...Documents\SH5\data\cfg\SaveGames\0000000*). The corrupted gamesave will become functional again...

It seems that this file contains data about current situation in players rendering area and if the game is saved in the "wrong moment", the file will become corrupted.
By deleting it, all bugged units will be removed and player will be able to continue campaign...:yep:

Unfortunatly, it didn't worked for me, my 3 last saves are corrupted and deleting 'special.txt' from their folder didn't help.

Thank you,
rt-2

[THEBERBSTER]

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[Jimbuna]

Welcome to SubSim blinkpnk :Kaleun_Salute:

[vdr1981]

Hello. I isntalled the mod twice. It opens fine but as soon as i going to start a historic battle or campaign, the screen starts flickering black and back, without any normal gameplay and after a while most of the times it crashes before i try to quit. I followed all the instructions. I run it as admin but still i see this problem. I did made fresh install on both mod installation. DirectX is checked ok due to a previous problem i had. i currently have win 7 4gb ram sp1 2gb card memory nvdia, and a very good ventilation system. no steam version. I was using the tdw-ui with real nav without any problem. Any suggetions? Thanks in advance.

Hi there, did you try lower in game graphics settings (shadows off ect)?

[fitzcarraldo]

Hi there, did you try lower in game graphics settings (shadows off ect)?

Check the settings of your GC, I use the in-game settings only, and works fine with all the graphics full. I don´t touch anything in my Nvidia card (via Inspector), except frame limiter to 35 FPS and pre rendered frames to 3.

Good luck!

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

[blinkpnk]

Welcome to SubSim blinkpnk :Kaleun_Salute:

Thank you

A Warm Welcome To The Subsim Community > blinkpnk
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Thank you and no, I Am only using TWOS, with 'real Navigation' off (Just while I get into it again then I'll go full realism). No external mods except the Antilag Mod and the Deck_Gun_Friendly_Waves. But I added those 2 and the problem already occurred I think.

Thank you all for your help.

[vdr1981]

Unfortunatly, it didn't worked for me, my 3 last saves are corrupted and deleting 'special.txt' from their folder didn't help.

Thank you,
rt-2
How did you end up with 3 broken gamesaves in the first place?:doh:
Load last gamesave that it works and continue patrol. Otherwise, restart your patrol using your last bunker save...

[blinkpnk]

How did you end up with 3 broken gamesaves in the first place?:doh:
Load last gamesave that it works and continue patrol. Otherwise, restart your patrol using your last bunker save...

Each time I sank a boat I saved because it says to save more often than not.
I wasn't respecting the "40mn minimum from any AI/coast" so my 3 last saves were corrupted.
I hoped that the trick here would work but it seemed not, so I restarted for the 8th time the 1st mission of TWOS :P
Now I am more careful when I save,, it's just a shame I couldn't retrieve those saves when I wanted.

Thank you,
rt-2

[viperfan7]

I'm a bit conffused on how to send radio reports and such, can't find the button to do it anywhere, running it with teh enigma mod if that makes a difference

[vdr1981]

I'm a bit conffused on how to send radio reports and such, can't find the button to do it anywhere, running it with teh enigma mod if that makes a difference

Talk with your WO or Radioman...

[vdr1981]

New Euroliner and T3 tanker variations...Destroyed SH3/GWX Medium Tanker , seen trough periscope.

https://s6.postimg.org/ek8r76vox/SH5_Img_2016_11_12_18_02_56.jpg https://s6.postimg.org/brfjn5vch/SH5_Img_2016_09_25_02_30_37.jpg
https://s6.postimg.org/w7qk5e5m9/SH5_Img_2016_11_11_19_18_05.jpg https://s6.postimg.org/g1u7ir0fl/SH5_Img_2016_11_12_16_12_44.jpg

[Torpedo]

A wonderful work, a very wonderful work Vecko!!! :Kaleun_Salute:
Torpedo

[Anton Beshenov]

I have in a game a text and voice commands of crew in English. How it is possible to change only the speech of crew to German or Germany voice from movie "Das boot"? I have steam version but i use special exe file for patcher 1.2
its work if i install mood DBSM_Speech_1_0_4 and mod Germany voice crew.

and one more question. even when changing texture of the boat in a workshop, a part some still remain rusty. where and how to correct it? there is a wish that textures of the boat were not such old. http://image.prntscr.com/image/6920c935b2cc45c3902851fafad2d853.jpeg

[fitzcarraldo]

Hi mates:

How could I supress the inside smoke when take damage? Great effect but it drops my FPS to 12-13....Normally I have 36 FPS fixed via Inspector (Nvidia) in all situations included great convoy with dense smoke but the inside smoke in the rooms is a FPS killer
Many thanks and best regards.

Fitzcarraldo :salute:

[vdr1981]

Hi mates:

How could I supress the inside smoke when take damage? Great effect but it drops my FPS to 12-13....Normally I have 36 FPS fixed via Inspector (Nvidia) in all situations included great convoy with dense smoke but the inside smoke in the rooms is a FPS killer
Many thanks and best regards.

Fitzcarraldo :salute:

Go to the radio room and close the door that leads to CR. I have the same problem here and I always do this.:yep: CR is big FPS killer ...

[fitzcarraldo]

Go to the radio room and close the door that leads to CR. I have the same problem here and I always do this.:yep: CR is big FPS killer ...

Many thanks Vecko!

So I must remain in the radio room with closed hatch and command the boat from here? (or from my cabin - very cool...).

Best regards.

Fitzcarraldo :salute:

[Anton Beshenov]

i changed textures of the boat and transparency in water. Personally to me I don't like textures of the rusty boat.
Before
https://pp.vk.me/c637120/v637120421/1ac45/H5scvMNno-0.jpghttps://pp.vk.me/c637120/v637120421/1ac3b/3KVmydBB2GM.jpg
After
https://pp.vk.me/c637120/v637120421/1ac63/rr5nH7lU-t4.jpg
https://pp.vk.me/c637120/v637120421/1ac59/RbKvyQXLT9s.jpg
https://pp.vk.me/c637120/v637120421/1ac6d/PpHXFiXtigk.jpg
https://pp.vk.me/c637120/v637120421/1ac77/Wg8IaqVEGr8.jpg

[THEBERBSTER]

A Warm Welcome To The Subsim Community > Anton Beshenov
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[Aktungbby]

Anton Beshenov!:Kaleun_Salute:

[BlackHat]

Was interested in trying TWOS, got the files, but wondered,

Step 4:
- Download The Wolves of Steel 1.06_Subsim Community SH5 Expansion Pack
- Download latest The Wolves of Steel 1.06_Update ** (if available/released)

I noticed that:
the TWOS main archive is dated Aug 2016
and the Update_01 file is from Jan 2016.

Has the JAN "Update 01" been included with the new AUG Main Mod?

Or is the update still needed?

[Krivi_Zub]

Was interested in trying TWOS, got the files, but wondered,



I noticed that:
the TWOS main archive is dated Aug 2016
and the Update_01 file is from Jan 2016.

Has the JAN "Update 01" been included with the new AUG Main Mod?

Or is the update still needed?

Dont mind the dates as Vecko uploaded it on the old post...

You have all explanations on the 1st page... Check it out, specially the order of installing:

1. TWOS main mod
2. UPDATE (yes you will need to install update 01 too")
3. ...
4. ...

:Kaleun_Salute:

[Anton Beshenov]

has a little edited some parameters for itself. =)
https://pp.vk.me/c637120/v637120421/1af50/n1jbX4B-p4A.jpg
https://pp.vk.me/c637120/v637120421/1af5a/o9B-6SzFmwo.jpg
https://pp.vk.me/c637120/v637120421/1af64/sUKTj3d4AsU.jpg
https://pp.vk.me/c637120/v637120421/1af6e/vgrFgGJzKI0.jpg
https://pp.vk.me/c637120/v637120421/1af78/kJ40ilqkrdI.jpg

[Aktungbby]

BlackHat!:Kaleun_Salute:

[Jimbuna]

Welcome to SubSim BlackHat :arrgh!:

[HW3]

Welcome Aboard!

[THEBERBSTER]

A Warm Welcome To The Subsim Community > BlackHat
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[kevinsue]

Many thanks Vecko!

So I must remain in the radio room with closed hatch and command the boat from here? (or from my cabin - very cool...).

Best regards.

Fitzcarraldo :salute:

I always use the Hydrophone room because it is a repeater station for all of the main Control Room gauges plus also the added situational awareness of being able to keep track of what's happening around you with the Hydrophone. :yep:

[vdr1981]

i changed textures of the boat and transparency in water. Personally to me I don't like textures of the rusty boat.
Before
https://pp.vk.me/c637120/v637120421/1ac45/H5scvMNno-0.jpghttps://pp.vk.me/c637120/v637120421/1ac3b/3KVmydBB2GM.jpg
After
https://pp.vk.me/c637120/v637120421/1ac63/rr5nH7lU-t4.jpg
https://pp.vk.me/c637120/v637120421/1ac59/RbKvyQXLT9s.jpg
https://pp.vk.me/c637120/v637120421/1ac6d/PpHXFiXtigk.jpg
https://pp.vk.me/c637120/v637120421/1ac77/Wg8IaqVEGr8.jpg
Looking nice. Which parameters have you edited regarding water transparency?

Here's one aerial shot from me too...Each ships in the convoy is individual unit type which has been modded in to SH5 by TWoS so far and without any impact on game stability. More to come in future updates...

https://s6.postimg.org/mxsoqgfzl/222.jpg

[fitzcarraldo]

I always use the Hydrophone room because it is a repeater station for all of the main Control Room gauges plus also the added situational awareness of being able to keep track of what's happening around you with the Hydrophone. :yep:

Yes, I will do that.

BTW: the Vecko optional for reduced smoke in ships could be some effect in the inside smoke? I didn´t try it yet.

Many thanks!

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

[vdr1981]

Yes, I will do that.

BTW: the Vecko optional for reduced smoke in ships could be some effect in the inside smoke? I didn´t try it yet.

Many thanks!

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:
No, it has nothing to do with sub interior effects...Only AI fires , explosions, sinking speeds, hit resistance, hit points ect, ect...

[Anton Beshenov]

many say that in the third part SH artificial intelligence cleverer than here. I
n this pack there are any modifiers on artificial intelligence?
im talking about KSD v2 1.14

[fitzcarraldo]

No, it has nothing to do with sub interior effects...Only AI fires , explosions, sinking speeds, hit resistance, hit points ect, ect...

Ok, many thanks!

Regards.

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

[redline202]

Hi, i was wondering about this little glitch in most of env. mods for sh5 and i think it's still in TWOS...

https://s13.postimg.org/n9a3lkbg7/sh5_2016_11_15_20_45_33_41.jpg
Stars seen trough heavy clouds?
So basically you can see stars at night trough heavy clouds which is not very realistic.
Anyway i was messing around with FogDistances.cfg and i think i have fixed that...
Also i have made two different fog types:

No stars visible under heavy clouds:
https://s22.postimg.org/ch3kofuu9/sh5_2016_11_15_20_26_26_30.jpg
Mist: Perfect for sneaking into convoys.
https://s11.postimg.org/q09nofp4j/sh5_2016_11_15_20_28_00_40.jpg
Dense fog:
https://s3.postimg.org/vjl9nxz77/sh5_2016_11_15_20_28_57_94.jpg

If anyone is interested i can post mod here.

[vdr1981]

Morten is back :yeah:...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l32mvmuhDME Prepare your "subscribe" clicks please...:yep:

[vdr1981]

Hi Redline...:salute:

Can you please apply your solution to Fogparam config file from TWoS and upload it here?

[redline202]

I totally forgot that i posted a topic about this :o
Anyway i was playing with these settings for some time and there are no side effects.
I think it's only a matter of taste about fog types.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/l2v2j5rlqoj6a4n/Redline202+-+no+stars+visible+under+heavy+clouds%26new+fog+typ es.rar
:salute:

[vdr1981]

I totally forgot that i posted a topic about this :o
Anyway i was playing with these settings for some time and there are no side effects.
I think it's only a matter of taste about fog types.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/l2v2j5rlqoj6a4n/Redline202+-+no+stars+visible+under+heavy+clouds%26new+fog+typ es.rar
:salute:

Thanks...
The sky with heavy clouds and fog looks rather strange...:hmmm:

[redline202]

Well, you can tweak the file if you want to experiment, for me it looks fine.
I am using some extra mods but i don't think that will effect fogdistances.cfg.

[vdr1981]

Well, you can tweak the file if you want to experiment, for me it looks fine.
I am using some extra mods but i don't think that will effect fogdistances.cfg.

Strange sky during the day time may be the actual reason why modders decide not to implement similar fix before...:hmmm:

[vdr1981]

I have uploaded update 02 with three new merchant types and few useful tweaks. Check my signature for download links and install instructions.
The update can be enabled in patrol without issues...:yep:

You can also check download section for compatible/tested addons if you were using some of them. I have also updated few of them so make sure to redownload your mod of choise...

EDIT:
I have blocked download links for a while unitil I see if I can implement The Beast's new German Ho-229B and the Me-262A jet aircrafts...:yep: This could be a really cool addition...

[fitzcarraldo]

I have uploaded update 02 with three new merchant types and few useful tweaks. Check my signature for download links and install instructions.
The update can be enabled in patrol without issues...:yep:

You can also check download section for compatible/tested addons if you were using some of them. I have also updated few of them so make sure to redownload your mod of choise...

EDIT:
I have blocked download links for a while unitil I see if I can implement The Beast's new German Ho-229B and the Me-262A jet aircrafts...:yep: This could be a really cool addition...

Is it possible to add some VonDos SH3 liners in TWoS? I added the Titanic in SH4, and works fine. Interesting to see some classic liners (Laconia, Mauretania, Wilhelm Gustloff, etc.) in TWoS.

Also the damned Flying Dutchman, included in SH4 (in the Netherlands roster).

Best regards.

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

[Xall]

Hello everyone :)
This is my all time favorite mod and I would like to thank everyone for the amazing and hard work, this is a truly dedicated community that really deserves respect.

There is two things I would like to ask.

1. Where can I set the Gramophone to shuffle the songs?

and

2. What would make this mod perfect (for me personally) if there is a way of integrating or having a Magui version of this mod. Any information or advise on how to go about this without any crashes, or better asked, can it be enabled by enabling it as last without causing the game to crash?

Many thanks, and best wishes to everyone!
:subsim:

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi Xall
1. Where can I set the Gramophone to shuffle the songs? By using KSDCommander.

2. What would make this mod perfect (for me personally) if there is a way of integrating or having a Magui version of this mod. No, TWOS uses TDW's NewUI 7-5-0 version 18 interface.
This interface also gives you TDW's Options File Editor Viewer.
The Magui interface cannot give you this option.
You cannot have 2 integrated incompatible interfaces.
Peter

[Shaefer]

Hey guys.
Did something change in the 1.6 version regarding immersive HUD?
I did exactly the same thing with the OptionsFileEditorViewer as I did in version 1.5 of the mod.
But the HUD never goes away anymore. Just wanted to mention this incase there is a somethings wrong.

Edit: As a side note, I used THEBERBSTER`s guide on how to do it.

Have a nice one.

[Xall]

Hi Xall
By using KSDCommander.

No, TWOS uses TDW's NewUI 7-5-0 version 18 interface.
This interface also gives you TDW's Options File Editor Viewer.
The Magui interface cannot give you this option.
You cannot have 2 integrated incompatible interfaces.
Peter

Thanks a million Peter.
Will there ever be in the future the possibility of having an "option" of changing the UI's?

Kinda like the options for enabling the Enigma and Wind & Smoke.

And speaking of the Enigma, I'm not sure if its working for me. Till now I have not gotten a single encoded message. I assume the only encoded messages that I can get is the ones giving me new mission orders. However they currently are still not encrypted. Am I missing anything? I made sure the load order was accurate. Cheers.

[fitzcarraldo]

Thanks a million Peter.
Will there ever be in the future the possibility of having an "option" of changing the UI's?

Kinda like the options for enabling the Enigma and Wind & Smoke.

And speaking of the Enigma, I'm not sure if its working for me. Till now I have not gotten a single encoded message. I assume the only encoded messages that I can get is the ones giving me new mission orders. However they currently are still not encrypted. Am I missing anything? I made sure the load order was accurate. Cheers.

I received encoded messages in TWoS with update 01. I use the optional for encoded messages. No problems. Also, not a huge lot of messages. The Enigma machine works fine in TWoS.

Regards.

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

[Mehring1917]

Looks brilliant. Just reinstalled sh5 to try this and for the first time ever, I cannot update to 1.2.0.

The game isn't installed in C drive and cannot be. All the links I've found to the patch are broken or viral. Can anyone help please?

[fitzcarraldo]

Looks brilliant. Just reinstalled sh5 to try this and for the first time ever, I cannot update to 1.2.0.

The game isn't installed in C drive and cannot be. All the links I've found to the patch are broken or viral. Can anyone help please?

When installing go to "custom" installation and select another location for the game. Reset the PC, and after, install 1.2.

That works for me.

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

[Mehring1917]

When installing go to "custom" installation and select another location for the game. Reset the PC, and after, install 1.2.

That works for me.

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

Not sure what you mean there. Reset= restart? If so it doesn't work for me.

I made a custom install on another drive and it doesn't update from gu or anywhere. I get this-

Trying to get update information to C:\Users\US\AppData\Local\Temp\ubiD93A.tmp.
File parsing unsuccessful.
Update service cannot continue.

xxxxx

It can't get update information from C drive as the game isn't there.

[TheBeast]

Not sure what you mean there. Reset= restart? If so it doesn't work for me.

I made a custom install on another drive and it doesn't update from gu or anywhere. I get this-

Trying to get update information to C:\Users\US\AppData\Local\Temp\ubiD93A.tmp.
File parsing unsuccessful.
Update service cannot continue.

xxxxx

It can't get update information from C drive as the game isn't there.
Something has your SH5.exe file locked.

Try rebooting the Operating System and run the ~\Silent Hunter 5\Support\GameUpdater\GU.exe again.

Or you can try opening a Command window (CMD) with Administrator access and run the unlock command. i.e. "unlock ~\Silent Hunter 5\SH5.exe"

~ == the rest of the install path for Silent hunter 5

Regards!
TheBeastBelow

[THEBERBSTER]

After uninstalling run a free Registry Cleaner like Ccleaner and then re-boot your system before re-installing.
Peter

[fitzcarraldo]

Looks brilliant. Just reinstalled sh5 to try this and for the first time ever, I cannot update to 1.2.0.

The game isn't installed in C drive and cannot be. All the links I've found to the patch are broken or viral. Can anyone help please?

I mean restart. Do you have the Steam version?

Do you have an independent exe file for the update 1.02? I have the update as an independent file, downloaded years ago from Ubi.

Or is it downloaded from Ubi when you try to install it?

Try also with and independent Uplay; download it from Ubi.

Uninstall all, clean all with CCleaner or Wise365, restart your PC, install SH5 1.0, restart, and try to install the update. If it works, restart, and start the game, go to new campaign, start it, when the film starts (you are sleeping), exit to main menu. Exit the game. And start to set TWoS as explained in post 1 and the videos.


https://support.ubi.com/en-gb/Faqs/000012990/Silent-Hunter-5-1-2-patch-1364550360467



Good luck!

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

[Mehring1917]

Thanks for your suggestions, all. It looks like it was simply the "wrong" drive for the game and maybe Windows 10 and the game directory not being in a Program Files(x86) folder had something to do with it. Whatever, in the end I robbed my D to expand the C drive and installed it there, all updated fine from gu file.

Thanks for the clear, concise, easy to follow mod install instructions, I'm really hopeful I can at last get some use out of SH5 and learn manual targeting without having to worry about corrupted installs and more.

[vdr1981]

Hey guys.
Did something change in the 1.6 version regarding immersive HUD?
I did exactly the same thing with the OptionsFileEditorViewer as I did in version 1.5 of the mod.
But the HUD never goes away anymore. Just wanted to mention this incase there is a somethings wrong.

Edit: As a side note, I used THEBERBSTER`s guide on how to do it.

Have a nice one.

No mate, nothing special really...:hmmm:
Try to edit one tab at the time and then save and restart the OFEV...It has to work...:yep:

[vdr1981]

OK, Update 02 is up bringing some important and very cool changes, so make sure to grab it...:yep:

[vdr1981]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzphCIMui8s

[kevinsue]

Hey guys.
Did something change in the 1.6 version regarding immersive HUD?
I did exactly the same thing with the OptionsFileEditorViewer as I did in version 1.5 of the mod.
But the HUD never goes away anymore. Just wanted to mention this incase there is a somethings wrong.

Edit: As a side note, I used THEBERBSTER`s guide on how to do it.

Have a nice one.

Hey Shaefer, when using the OFEV in TWoS, it defaults to modifying the TheDarkWraithUserOptions.py within the main TWoS mod that is in the MODS folder. Check out this post: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2444381&postcount=6287

[fitzcarraldo]

Many thanks Vecho for the new update! Downloading now.

Not needed a new campaign start, yes? I´m now near Malta hunting some Tommies.

Best regards.

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

[fitzcarraldo]

Hey Shaefer, when using the OFEV in TWoS, it defaults to modifying the TheDarkWraithUserOptions.py within the main TWoS mod that is in the MODS folder. Check out this post: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2444381&postcount=6287

I use the secure way (for me), for changes via OFEV: I do the changes, save the py file, then disengage all the mods with JSGME, and reenable the same mods in the same order.

Regards.

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

[vdr1981]

Many thanks Vecho for the new update! Downloading now.

Not needed a new campaign start, yes? I´m now near Malta hunting some Tommies.

Best regards.

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:
No, not really...

[fitzcarraldo]

No, not really...

OK, many thanks!

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

[Shaefer]

I use the secure way (for me), for changes via OFEV: I do the changes, save the py file, then disengage all the mods with JSGME, and reenable the same mods in the same order.

Regards.

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

Thats what I did as well, except the disengaging and engaging stuff, maybe thats where I went wrong.
When i open the OFEV the changes are still there, only they don`t show up ingame.

It is weird, because I've done it before in the same way, but this time I can`t make it work. I will try to disable all mods, and enable them again.
I am in Kiel so it should not mess up stuff.

Have a good one.

[fitzcarraldo]

Thats what I did as well, except the disengaging and engaging stuff, maybe thats where I went wrong.
When i open the OFEV the changes are still there, only they don`t show up ingame.

It is weird, because I've done it before in the same way, but this time I can`t make it work. I will try to disable all mods, and enable them again.
I am in Kiel so it should not mess up stuff.

Have a good one.

You need to do the changes in OFEV with the mods (all) engaged. Then, disengage and reengage the mods. That´s works.

There is an other way - explained by Vecko some posts ago - changing the route of folders of OFEV, but I prefer this more simple method.

Don´t forget to open OFEV.cfg and change the route of your installation (by default is "C:"), as with TDW Patcher when install the game.

Regards.

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

[vdr1981]

On a side note...Can anyone confirm water reflection flickering when looking at distant dat (imported) ships or is this only related to my system/drivers? :hmmm: Can be quite annoying when sunlight is strong...

I asked this sometime ago but never got any feedback? :hmm2:

[fitzcarraldo]

I asked this sometime ago but never got any feedback? :hmm2:

I use an special camera.cam file (only for 16:9), reducing the flickering textures in ships and reflections. The file is in some post in this same thread. I´m searching it, but I can´t find it....:hmmm:

It was posted this year, july or august.

Regards.

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

Note: I can reupload the file, but I don´t remember the author and I need the authorization....Gap, maybe?

[vdr1981]

Note: I can reupload the file, but I don´t remember the author and I need the authorization....Gap, maybe?

I have no intention to sell it for money mate...:03: You can send it on PM if you like...

[kevinsue]

Does anyone know which files are needed to put back the light halo on the dining table swinging light as it was in TheBeasts Room_QR1 Mod or better still, how to get the light bulb working? :06:

EDIT: And yes Vecko...I checked the fuse and it's not blown! :D

[TheBeast]

Does anyone know which files are needed to put back the light halo on the dining table swinging light as it was in TheBeasts Room_QR1 Mod or better still, how to get the light bulb working? :06:
The RayTracedHalo I originally had there was done wrong so I took it out.
Was going to put short range wide angle Search Light there but haven't had time.
- Need to create a small cone 3D Object that fits inside the Lamp shade for Search Light effect. The light from lamp would look like actual swing lamp light.
There is no Lens on the swinging lamp, so you can not add controller like on the other lights or the entire swinging lamp(including wire) may light up.

[vdr1981]

https://s21.postimg.org/b75w1x8g7/SH5_Img_2016_11_20_18_52_23.jpg

No. 03 [WIP]
- Updated Menu.txt battle stations level 2 tool tips.
- Updated FAQ and Tips pdf documentation.
- Fixed notorious CTD issues involved around German type II AI U-boat, visible in the musem again.
- Aditional AI type II 3D moddel and sensors tweaks.
- Added to campaign AI Type II sub, together with an appropriate campaign layer which will add Type II as static units in German ports and as active operational units in British coastal waters, Baltic and Black Sea areas within historical date span.
- Added Jace's Flower Class Corvette paint and equipment improvements.
- Merged Choum's UpgradePacks.upc tweaks and fixes.
- Fixed stock issue in FY campaign radioman's interaction script (kudos to The Beast).
- Few minor files/controllers fixes on several dat objects.
- Deamplified annoying radio room telemetry sound.
- Removed unnecessary files from the update.
Download TWoS 1.06_Update 03 (http://www.mediafire.com/file/92by4kdz6bkww42/The+Wolves+of+Steel+1.06_Update+03.rar) [WIP/Testing] :up:

[kevinsue]

The RayTracedHalo I originally had there was done wrong so I took it out.
Was going to put short range wide angle Search Light there but haven't had time.
- Need to create a small cone 3D Object that fits inside the Lamp shade for Search Light effect. The light from lamp would look like actual swing lamp light.
There is no Lens on the swinging lamp, so you can not add controller like on the other lights or the entire swinging lamp(including wire) may light up.

Hello TheBeast, can you tell me which files were altered to remove the dining table light halo? I have put back a few files such as "Room_Int_LampHalo.dat" and "int_halo_table.dds" but that hasn't worked. As I'm currently in the middle of a patrol, I haven't played around too much in case I break my install. Your plan about adding the short searchlight cone that has the beam moving back and forth across the table in motion with the swinging light would add so much ambiance to the dining room area. :yep: Although the original wasn't perfect, it was better than no illumination at all of the swinging dining room light.

EDIT: Got the halo back on the dining table light. :D Just replaced the Room_QR1_silentmichal.GR2 file with the original from TheBeast's Room_QR1 mod.

http://i68.tinypic.com/nl3igi.jpg

[Torpedo]

Hello TheBeast, can you tell me which files were altered to remove the dining table light halo? I have put back a few files such as "Room_Int_LampHalo.dat" and "int_halo_table.dds" but that hasn't worked. As I'm currently in the middle of a patrol, I haven't played around too much in case I break my install. Your plan about adding the short searchlight cone that has the beam moving back and forth across the table in motion with the swinging light would add so much ambiance to the dining room area. :yep: Although the original wasn't perfect, it was better than no illumination at all of the swinging dining room light.

EDIT: Got the halo back on the dining table light. :D Just replaced the Room_QR1_silentmichal.GR2 file with the original from TheBeast's Room_QR1 mod.

http://i68.tinypic.com/nl3igi.jpg

Hi kevinsue!
I'm sorry but I did not understand if you want the halo from the lamp as seen in your picture or how in this image without halo:

http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww281/Torpedo_01/lightbulbsandlamp2_zpspychft9b.jpg[/URL]

In my opinion the power of the light bulb is not sufficient to create a halo. Also the other lamps do not have halo and in normal conditions there isn't a lot of fog in the u boot.
Always in my opinion.

Torpedo

[TheBeast]

Hello TheBeast, can you tell me which files were altered to remove the dining table light halo? I have put back a few files such as "Room_Int_LampHalo.dat" and "int_halo_table.dds" but that hasn't worked. As I'm currently in the middle of a patrol, I haven't played around too much in case I break my install. Your plan about adding the short searchlight cone that has the beam moving back and forth across the table in motion with the swinging light would add so much ambiance to the dining room area. :yep: Although the original wasn't perfect, it was better than no illumination at all of the swinging dining room light.

EDIT: Got the halo back on the dining table light. :D Just replaced the Room_QR1_silentmichal.GR2 file with the original from TheBeast's Room_QR1 mod.
Hi kevinsue!
I'm sorry but I did not understand if you want the halo from the lamp as seen in your picture or how in this image without halo:

Torpedo
I took the Halo out before I uploaded last version to SubSim.
The Halo was not complete at that time as it was supposed to be Yellow for day and Blue for night.

Also, light switching from day to night was not in sync with game play as its time seemed to always be set to GMT time not GMT + or - depending on current Sub position. So Sub would go Red light but table light would stay Yellow for some time before switching to night light.

I was also having problems getting the Lamp Shade to block the light halo like is done in SHIII or SHIV because the entire swinging lamp is one 3D Object.

[redline202]

Hi.
I have damaged rudder.. it's on 69%. i'v set it to repair but it doesn't repair it's always on 69%. I have asked the crew for faster repair but that doesn't help. Currently im on a rough sea..wind 15km/s...does that have any impact with repair times or is that a permanent damage to my rudder and cannot be repaired?

Cheers.

[kevinsue]

Hi kevinsue!
I'm sorry but I did not understand if you want the halo from the lamp as seen in your picture or how in this image without halo:
http://i68.tinypic.com/nl3igi.jpg
In my opinion the power of the light bulb is not sufficient to create a halo. Also the other lamps do not have halo and in normal conditions there isn't a lot of fog in the u boot.
Always in my opinion.

Torpedo

The screenshot has the halo...I figured that it was better than nothing. Looking forward to seeing a light bulb in the swinging dining room light. It would be fantastic to have the light beam moving back and forth over the table as the light moves. :D

[Anton Beshenov]

Whether it is necessary to ustanalivat the The Wolves of Steel 1.06_Update 02 updating if The Wolves of Steel 1.06_Update 03 is downloaded?
Whether it is necessary to move the folder "3. The Wolves of Steel 1.06 - Real Navigation" from updating "...Update 03b" to folder MODS in main folder SH5 ??
http://image.prntscr.com/image/ac6edfa730ef40eca08242ee83c214d1.jpeg

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi AB
Disable the 02 update
Enable the 03 update.
Always look at the update instructions.
When you click on the update you will see the changes that have been made and it will tell you whether the update can be updated in patrol or only when docked in the bunker.
Peter

[vdr1981]

Whether it is necessary to move the folder "3. The Wolves of Steel 1.06 - Real Navigation" from updating "...Update 03b" to folder MODS in main folder SH5 ??
http://image.prntscr.com/image/ac6edfa730ef40eca08242ee83c214d1.jpeg

No! Don't think anything , just follow instructions sailor! :D

"2. The Wolves of Steel 1.06 - Update 03b" goes into you MODS folder,JSGME will do the rest...:yep:

[vdr1981]

Hi.
I have damaged rudder.. it's on 69%. i'v set it to repair but it doesn't repair it's always on 69%. I have asked the crew for faster repair but that doesn't help. Currently im on a rough sea..wind 15km/s...does that have any impact with repair times or is that a permanent damage to my rudder and cannot be repaired?

Cheers.

In TWoS, some external damage can not be repaired without dry dock. It was impossible to perform such repairs at sea for U-Boat crews...

[Anton Beshenov]

Thanks. I and have thought, have just decided to ask just in case)

[vdr1981]

TWoS in Russian language...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm7AY_h-Bbo

...also a LP series...https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeC7Eq4ymDn5EYBtgHcBAks3aBiOkQT

...and tutorials section...https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLHeC7Eq4ymCIXdjVg9M3L02oBqBxiGBJ

[MCM]

WOW thought it is not possible to translate it because of the menu.txt??? If it is possible it makes me said that no one will translate it in german... would be so immerse!

[vdr1981]

WOW thought it is not possible to translate it because of the menu.txt??? If it is possible it makes me said that no one will translate it in german... would be so immerse!

No, the gameplay is in Russian...Not the game/mod it self.:yep:

[vdr1981]

https://s6.postimg.org/50r98d88h/Untitled.png

1266 downloads in less then a month, without major issues reports. I think we've scored bullseye this time...:up:I did several patrols and I don't know about rest of you guys, but my game with TWoS 1.06 is 100% rock stable... Maybe it's time to edit those tips for stable gameplay of mine...:yep:

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi Vecko
There does not seem to be many players in KSD using v1.06 unless they are all at sea.
Peter

[vdr1981]

Hi Vecko
There does not seem to be many players in KSD using v1.06 unless they are all at sea.
Peter

Very few people use KSDCommander in general...

[Silamon]

Just bought SH5 on steam and was looking around for some mods, was in the process of installing this mod until I hit
"Step 6:
Properly activate TDW generic patcher and restore "TWoS 1.06_Snapshot.gps". The patcher, snapshot and install instructions are already placed in the main game folder (Silent Hunter 5/TDW_GenericPatcher_v_1_0_168_0).
How to properly activate TDW Generic Patcher.
(Steam version doesn't support generic patcher and therefore this expansion too)"

Does that mean the mod will not work without this patcher? Or just that the patches themselves that will not work? I looked into getting the patcher to work on steam version but ran into some issues that apparently require some registry edits, not about to do that for this game.

If I cannot run this mod without the patcher I will probably just get a refund and buy sh4, assuming the megamods for that will work for steam.

[vdr1981]

Just bought SH5 on steam and was looking around for some mods, was in the process of installing this mod until I hit
"Step 6:
Properly activate TDW generic patcher and restore "TWoS 1.06_Snapshot.gps". The patcher, snapshot and install instructions are already placed in the main game folder (Silent Hunter 5/TDW_GenericPatcher_v_1_0_168_0).
How to properly activate TDW Generic Patcher.
(Steam version doesn't support generic patcher and therefore this expansion too)"

Does that mean the mod will not work without this patcher? Or just that the patches themselves that will not work? I looked into getting the patcher to work on steam version but ran into some issues that apparently require some registry edits, not about to do that for this game.

If I cannot run this mod without the patcher I will probably just get a refund and buy sh4, assuming the megamods for that will work for steam.

There is a way to activate generic patcher even with steam version of the game but it is rather advanced (not too advanced of course...:yep:). Watch provided video tutorial for more info...:yep:

The game/mod will work even without the patcher but lot of aspects of the game will stay broken without it...

[Silamon]

I was trying to follow the guide here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2266214&postcount=161
I got as far as
"Download & Install the "InstallShield_Cabinet_File_Viewer"
Trying to launch that gave an error, which needed some ocx file and a registry edit, like I said I am not going to bother with that, if the patches are really that important I think I will just get the refund then :wah:

[vdr1981]

I was trying to follow the guide here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2266214&postcount=161
I got as far as
"Download & Install the "InstallShield_Cabinet_File_Viewer"
Trying to launch that gave an error, which needed some ocx file and a registry edit, like I said I am not going to bother with that, if the patches are really that important I think I will just get the refund then :wah:

Too bad than...It is definitely important , I'm afraid...

[Silamon]

Does sh4 have the same problems when it comes to the steam versions? If so I think my subsim fix will just never be attained again, used to love sh3 with gray wolves but I cant play a low res game on a 1080p monitor, looks like complete crap.

[vdr1981]

Does sh4 have the same problems when it comes to the steam versions?

No, since it doesn't require hardcode fixes. I can recommend OM megamod. Awesome stuff...:yep:

[Silamon]

So it seems Silent hunter 4 actually costs more since I would have to buy the uboat mission expansion to play the german side....

Now I remember why I never bought these games :hmmm:

[rainiere]

https://s6.postimg.org/50r98d88h/Untitled.png

1266 downloads in less then a month, without major issues reports. I think we've scored bullseye this time...:up:I did several patrols and I don't know about rest of you guys, but my game with TWoS 1.06 is 100% rock stable... Maybe it's time to edit those tips for stable gameplay of mine...:yep:
Yes, I have the same experience with 1.06. I didn't have one single crash yet!:yeah:

[vdr1981]

Yes, I have the same experience with 1.06. I didn't have one single crash yet!:yeah:

:up:

Presentation of the megamod in Spanish language...:)

https://youtu.be/hOmhIoIYUQ0

[THEBERBSTER]

Regarding the Steam Conversion problem on my tutorial.
I was not aware of a problem since the original problems were updated by the Subsim community.
I am only the messenger here not my work.

There is another way round this problem which I have seen mentioned regarding STEAM not just for SH5 but also works for other SH versions.
XP virtual machine (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2401550&postcount=108)
When Googling XP virtual machine you can select it for your Windows version.

All a bit technical for me.
Peter

[Silamon]

Regarding the Steam Conversion problem on my tutorial.
I was not aware of a problem since the original problems were updated by the Subsim community.
I am only the messenger here not my work.

There is another way round this problem which I have seen mentioned regarding STEAM not just for SH5 but also works for other SH versions.
XP virtual machine (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2401550&postcount=108)
When Googling XP virtual machine you can select it for your Windows version.

All a bit technical for me.
Peter

Wait, you mean the virtual machine got around the problem with cabinet file viewer? I thought that was for something else.
If that is the case I would be willing to try that.

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi Silamon
Send a PM to kiinteistoesijoitus and ask him how it works.
I have seen other post regarding this STEAM workaround used on other SH versions.
Peter

[Gizmortis]

If this line was higher in the install directions: Steam version doesn't support generic patcher and therefore this expansion too

[THEBERBSTER]

A Warm Welcome To The Subsim Community > Gizmortis
Subsim <> How To Donate <> See The Benefits <> Support The Community (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2033119%23post2033119)

[vdr1981]

If this line was higher in the install directions: Steam version doesn't support generic patcher and therefore this expansion too

LoL, it seems that someone is pissed off again .:) Here on Subsim it's common knowledge that if you want to play SH5, you don't buy it trough Steam...

I could emphasize more Steam warning though...:hmm2:

[Silamon]

LoL, it seems that someone is pissed off again .:) Here on Subsim it's common knowledge that if you want to play SH5, you don't buy it trough Steam...

I could emphasize more Steam warning though...:hmm2:

I don't think it would hurt to mention that at the start of the guide and not 6 steps into the installation:yeah:

I had no idea that getting it through steam was so bad, working on getting a vm going to see if I can patch it that way, if not no worries I guess.

Out of curiosity, where else do you buy it? Would the amazon downloads work? I didn't see the game on Ubisoft's store page or I would have gotten it there.

[vdr1981]

I don't think it would hurt to mention that at the start of the guide and not 6 steps into the installation:yeah:

I had no idea that getting it through steam was so bad, working on getting a vm going to see if I can patch it that way, if not no worries I guess.

Out of curiosity, where else do you buy it? Would the amazon downloads work? I didn't see the game on Ubisoft's store page or I would have gotten it there.

Amazon is fine...Only Steam version has protected executable...

[Silamon]

In that case I think I will just refund it on steam and get it on amazon.

Costs a bit more but... seems like it would save me a whole lot of trouble.

[kevinsue]

Could someone familiar with using the T1 FaT 1 ladder pattern running torpedo please tell me the function of each of the extra dials and how they relate
to setting the various legs of the pattern? :hmmm: Tried various searches but there is very little relevant info on the subject regarding SH5.

EDIT: Ahhh...found some info in the SH3 forum. http://subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=436505&postcount=2

http://i65.tinypic.com/2iqfw2u.jpg

[vdr1981]

Could someone familiar with using the T1 FaT 1 ladder pattern running torpedo please tell me the function of each of the extra dials and how they relate
to setting the various legs of the pattern? :hmmm: Tried various searches but there is very little relevant info on the subject regarding SH5.

EDIT: Ahhh...found some info in the SH3 forum. http://subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=436505&postcount=2



If you enable appropriate TAI/Nav map options via OFEV (Torpedo Solution Line), you should be able to observe in game predicted torpedo path . Don't forget to also disable real nav of course...:yep:

[elder_gutknecht]

First CTD, while i was in my 3rd patrol near to british cost and really near to end it, turn on radio and talk with my crew trying to increase moral, no tc at this moment
Arrrrgh, time to start my 3rd patrol again

[elder_gutknecht]

One more time, while talking with my crew in the battery room, i can remenber if the first CTD happened in the same section

[vdr1981]

One more time, while talking with my crew in the battery room, i can remenber if the first CTD happened in the same section
I'm aware of occasional CTD while interacting with crew problem. It's mostly noticeable when talking with the guy from rear torpedo room (useless, because there is no any interaction options after all). The problem is that the issue is not 100% reproducible and it's hard to catch. For now, just avoid interaction with that guy...

In general, note that all complex crew interaction animation can sometimes crash the game, especially after long playing session, so be careful with that.

When I get home I'll try to reproduce the issue...

[elder_gutknecht]

You are right 5 hours playing, saving and then resume, i'll exit to windows after 2 hours
Thanks

[vdr1981]

You are right 5 hours playing, saving and then resume, i'll exit to windows after 2 hours
Thanks
Arrrrgh, time to start my 3rd patrol again
You didn't create not even one gamesave during your patrol?:o

[elder_gutknecht]

I save always before enter in my zone patrol and between long travels, so i can start my 3rd patrol, near again to finish but this time won't talk with my crew
Thanks mate for your work

[vdr1981]

I save always before enter in my zone patrol and between long travels, so i can start my 3rd patrol, near again to finish but this time won't talk with my crew
Thanks mate for your work

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2431363&postcount=5674

[elder_gutknecht]

Then a good späetzel can change your luck, i'm spaniard but love it

[THEBERBSTER]

Good advice from Vecko as always.
No problems with my crew since.
It pays to bump up the bonus points on the Bosun especially as the Cook seems to be 1 morale point lower than others and that means no special meal unless you use the Bosun's emergency morale booster.
Peter

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi Vecko
Just enabled update 3b to night.
This update 3b coincides that I have just received the upgrade to a VIIB.
I notice there is a Tab to update the Deck Gun but there is not a Tab for the Flak Gun.
The Deck Gun Tab is irrelevant anyway as only the 88cm type of gun was fitted anyway.
I would have thought the single barrelled Flak Gun would show some sort of update even if not currently available.
Peter

[vdr1981]

Hi Vecko
Just enabled update 3b to night.
This update 3b coincides that I have just received the upgrade to a VIIB.
I notice there is a Tab to update the Deck Gun but there is not a Tab for the Flak Gun.
The Deck Gun Tab is irrelevant anyway as only the 88cm type of gun was fitted anyway.
I would have thought the single barrelled Flak Gun would show some sort of update even if not currently available.
Peter

You have to change conning tower first. Default VIIB conning tower never had AA capabilities (my favorite by the way)...

[kevinsue]

I'm aware of occasional CTD while interacting with crew problem. It's mostly noticeable when talking with the guy from rear torpedo room (useless, because there is no any interaction options after all). The problem is that the issue is not 100% reproducible and it's hard to catch. For now, just avoid interaction with that guy...

In general, note that all complex crew interaction animation can sometimes crash the game, especially after long playing session, so be careful with that.

When I get home I'll try to reproduce the issue...

Hi Vecko, my TWoS installations have been rock solid for quite a long time now with the exception of one situation. If my boat receives damage which could be considered a "killer blow", for instance direct hits from a DD's heavy guns, especially if still surfaced, will usually result in a CTD for me. "Severe" damage normally results in the usual frenzy of activity such as trying to control flooding, and damage control teams trying to repair things etc but no CTD. As I don't recall seeing anyone else reporting this specific condition, it is more than likely that this is peculiar to my system but would be interesting to know if other players have encountered this. I also get an error message that "Silent Hunter 5 has stopped working" every time that I exit the game normally.

http://i66.tinypic.com/2hoziid.jpg

[kevinsue]

If you enable appropriate TAI/Nav map options via OFEV (Torpedo Solution Line), you should be able to observe in game predicted torpedo path . Don't forget to also disable real nav of course...:yep:

:up: just about got it all sorted now. :D These pattern running torpedoes are the first new toys I've had to play with for ages! I'm now hanging out to get my hands on a radar set but I fear that won't happen for a while yet....:wah:

The crew are excited and eager to get out of La Spezia and back to the Gibraltar/Malta convoy route to see for themselves how effective these new T1 FaT 1 torpedoes really are! :yep:

http://i66.tinypic.com/dr81er.jpg

http://i63.tinypic.com/2a5zsis.jpg

[vdr1981]

Hi Vecko, my TWoS installations have been rock solid for quite a long time now with the exception of one situation. If my boat receives damage which could be considered a "killer blow", for instance direct hits from a DD's heavy guns, especially if still surfaced, will usually result in a CTD for me. "Severe" damage normally results in the usual frenzy of activity such as trying to control flooding, and damage control teams trying to repair things etc but no CTD. As I don't recall seeing anyone else reporting this specific condition, it is more than likely that this is peculiar to my system but would be interesting to know if other players have encountered this. I also get an error message that "Silent Hunter 5 has stopped working" every time that I exit the game normally.

http://i66.tinypic.com/2hoziid.jpg

Strange indeed...No such issues here, but I will do some quick testing...:yep:
My game does not crash even if I treat my sub as a hovercraft and fly out at dry land with high TC :), which means almost instant destruction of all sub systems and parts...

If we define strict test scenario where CTD can be reproduced for you and for me, then there is a good chance that I could fix the issue (if it exists at all)...:yep:

For a start, can you do "hovercraft" (:D) test without CTD ?
Can you confirm that the issue is still there even with clean SH5/TWoS installation without any additional mods?

EDIT:
I just got pounded to death by two destroyers in "FX Update Testing" mission (surfaced) and drove type VIIC41 with flank speed into dry land with TC32...All went fine (not so fine for Dieter and the gang though...):hmm2:

Can you pass mentioned tests?

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi Vecko
Thanks for the information.
I am still docked so will upgrade.
Peter

[kevinsue]

I'll try a "hovercraft" test with my install as is, then try again without any additional mods. I'll post the results as soon as I have them. :up:

[vdr1981]

I'll try a "hovercraft" test with my install as is, then try again without any additional mods. I'll post the results as soon as I have them. :up:

That would be perfect. Try also quickly FXUpdate mission surfaced (but lower your loudspeakers...:03:)

[kevinsue]

That would be perfect. Try also quickly FXUpdate mission surfaced (but lower your loudspeakers...:03:)
FXUpdate mission
Testing with the latest TWoS version and my own additional mods:

Test 1 - U-boat surfaced with DD and Frigate pounding with guns...sub destroyed and no CTD
Test 2 - U-boat at periscope depth...fired torpedo salvo and destroyed DD. Frigate rammed sub and resulted in a CTD.
Test 3 - U-boat at periscope depth...fired torpedo salvo and destroyed DD. Frigate attacked with depth charges, sub hit resulting in a CTD.

Testing with the latest TWoS version with additional mods removed:
Test 1 - U-boat surfaced with DD and Frigate pounding with guns...sub destroyed and no CTD
Test 2 - U-boat at periscope depth...fired salvo and destroyed DD. Frigate attacked with depth charges, sub destroyed and no CTD

http://i65.tinypic.com/kezo1d.jpg

Test 3 - "Hovercraft test"...well this was the hard part because I had to destroy both DD and Frigate to be able to surface and crash my boat into the
coast at flank speed and 512 TC! I made a couple of attempts at killing both attackers which resulted with me being killed with depth charges but no CTD's
On my third attempt, I accidentally fired the rear tube instead of a salvo at the DD bearing down on me from directly ahead. :oops: I was taking a
reasonable amount of damage as I fired a salvo at the DD which proceeded to continue right into my school of hungry eels! As the DD exploded, I
heard another explosion. The Frigate had somehow run into the #5 torpedo I had inadvertently fired! :D

http://i68.tinypic.com/29lzpuc.jpg

Down but not out, the crew worked valiantly and we were able to surface in preparation for our kamikaze run at the coast.

http://i63.tinypic.com/15yb61g.jpg

Flank speed and 512 TC the boat collided with the coast, killing all the crew and destroying our boat which then slowly slipped backwards into the depths. :wah:
....no CTD

http://i66.tinypic.com/a4v7ev.jpg

I think these tests prove the TWoS with no additional mods is rock solid! I will add my additional mods in one at a time and try to isolate which one
introduces the instability when I get some free time. This highlights the warning about introducing instability into TWoS by adding additional untested mods. :doh:
I still am getting the "Silent Hunter V has stopped working" advisory when I exit the game in the unmodded version of TWoS.

[vdr1981]

I think these tests prove the TWoS with no additional mods is rock solid! I will add my additional mods in one at a time and try to isolate which one
introduces the instability when I get some free time. This highlights the warning about introducing instability into TWoS by adding additional untested mods. :doh:
I still am getting the "Silent Hunter V has stopped working" advisory when I exit the game in the unmodded version of TWoS.

Thank you for detailed testing Kev! :up: Please let me know when you figure out what is going on exactly...

Regarding your "error message" on game exiting, I wouldn't for now pay too much attention to it, could be some system related settings/issue but probably nothing important... After all, when you exit the game, SH5 should "stop working"...:)

[bart]

I've been away from SH5 for 18 months or so and I've just downloaded the latest TWoS 1.06 and got it installed and up doing its thing.

WOW, Vecko you have really done a super job on the game. :yep:

A big thank you to you and all the super modders that have made this game what it is today. Brilliant effort

:Kaleun_Applaud:

[vdr1981]

...all the super modders that have made this game what it is today. Brilliant effort

:Kaleun_Applaud:

:up:

[vdr1981]

Just a little bit more testing and update 03 will be fully ready...:yep:
I'm especially happy about the return of AI type II in German ports and coastal waters...The update will be "patrol" friendly...

https://s21.postimg.org/b75w1x8g7/SH5_Img_2016_11_20_18_52_23.jpg

No. 03 [WIP]
- Updated Menu.txt battle stations level 2 tool tips.
- Updated FAQ and Tips pdf documentation.
- Fixed notorious CTD issues involved around German type II AI U-boat, visible in the museum again.
- Additional AI type II 3D model and sensors tweaks.
- Added to campaign AI Type II sub, together with an appropriate campaign layer which will add Type II as static units in German ports and as active operational units in British coastal waters, Baltic and Black Sea areas within historical date span.
- Added Jace's Flower Class Corvette paint and equipment improvements.
- Merged Choum's UpgradePacks.upc tweaks and fixes.
- Fixed stock issue in FY campaign radioman's interaction script (kudos to The Beast).
- Hingnd snorkels files/controllers fixes.
- UZO and UBold damage zones - Destructible=No, to prevent possible issues when destroyed completely.
- Deamplified annoying radio room telemetry sound.
- Increased volume of DC explosion sounds (heard from inside).
- Removed unnecessary files from the update in order to reduce size of the archive.
- Environmental layers tweaks.
- Revised/Fixed Zones.cfg Father=XX dependencies to prevent possible CTD in situations when player's unit suffers heavy damage.
- Slightly decreased "LargeWavesCoef" values in SeaParameters.cfg file in order to reduce number of premature detonations in sea state with medium wind speeds, hopefully...
Download TWoS 1.06_Update 03 (http://www.mediafire.com/file/92by4kdz6bkww42/The+Wolves+of+Steel+1.06_Update+03.rar) [WIP/Testing] :up:

[vdr1981]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ah4yoAFOuc&t=36s

[alber99]

Just a little bit more testing and update 03 will be fully ready...:yep:
I'm especially happy about the return of AI type II in German ports and coastal waters...The update will be "patrol" friendly...


Thank you Vecko!!!

This game is now so playable, so solid, so awesome, I can not stop playing!

Thank you again. Your work is really impressive!

Regards :salute:

[MCM]

Such great work Vecko!!!

Can you give us a short overview what will be coming? So now you do the ship working, how long will this take approx.? What else do you plan to fix/edit?

[vdr1981]

Kevin, can you please take this file and try to reproduce any of your critical damage issues (with your modlist)? :hmmm:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/xbdl7rd54i4lql2/Zones.rar

[Silamon]

So I bought the game from amazon and starting the install of this once more, installed the game with german voices since it was recommended and I would actually prefer that anyway.

But I do not see an option for subtitles in the options menu? Is there a way to enable them or are the subtitles added with this mod?

[vdr1981]

So I bought the game from amazon and starting the install of this once more, installed the game with german voices since it was recommended and I would actually prefer that anyway.

But I do not see an option for subtitles in the options menu? Is there a way to enable them or are the subtitles added with this mod?

You should install game in English and then chose "German voices" in custom installation options../
But I'm not sure does Amason version actually have "german voices"...:hmmm:
If not, just install game in English and we'll prepare one "german voices patch" for you and other Amason users (actually , I think that Kevinsue already has mod for this)...

[Silamon]

You should install game in English and then chose "German voices" in custom installation options../
But I'm not sure does Amason version actually have "german voices"...:hmmm:
If not, just install game in English and we'll prepare one "german voices patch" for you and other Amason users (actually , I think that Kevinsue already has mod for this)...

There was indeed a german voices option in custom install, in game the menus are all in english but the characters are speaking in German, but I did not see an option to turn on subtitles in the menus.

[vdr1981]

There was indeed a german voices option in custom install, in game the menus are all in english but the characters are speaking in German, but I did not see an option to turn on subtitles in the menus.

Then it's OK. There is no such option...

[Silamon]

There are no subtitles...?
I don't speak german :timeout:

[bart]

There are no subtitles...?
I don't speak german :timeout:

I don't either, but the German voices do add to the immersion of the game in a BIG way I think, and I soon picked up what the crew were saying.

WoS is an awesome mod pack. :up:

[vdr1981]

There are no subtitles...?
I don't speak german :timeout:

Me too...All necessary inputs(translation ) will be shown in your message box anyway...

[TheBeast]

Because I don't speak German, I found it difficult to determine what Equipment to repair first on the Damage Control screens.

Would it be possible to have the Damage Control Screens use UPCLocalization.tsr for Equipment text, Names and Descriptions?

That would make translation to different Languages much easier. Due to many requests, this is one of the items I am focusing on in EUF v2.0 MOD.

I like the German Voices as well. I keep the English voices for some things but everything else is in German.
Actually, the German voice files are more complete as English is missing many voice sound samples. I just do a copy/paste and tell it to skip on replacing files.
-=[EDIT]=-
BTW, I am adding TWOS specific Equipment used in TWOS Damage Control screens to the Equipment.UPC in EUF v2.0
It will have no impact for people not running TWOS.

[vdr1981]

Because I don't speak German, I found it difficult to determine what Equipment to repair first on the Damage Control screens.

Would it be possible to have the Damage Control Screens use UPCLocalization.tsr for Equipment text, Names and Descriptions?

That would make translation to different Languages much easier. Due to many requests, this is one of the items I am focusing on in EUF v2.0 MOD.

Yes, I'm aware of that, but back then when I was working on upcge files , it was easier for me to edit equipment names directly in them...It is on my "to do" list but since these changes would require carrier restart to be actually visible in the campaign, I'll postpone them for a while.

Note that "Tech. description" area is still in English...:yep: Unfortunately, in SH5 you can't prioritize repairs like in SH4/3. All systems are repaired at the same time by the rates stated in Equipment.upc file...:nope:

-=[EDIT]=-
BTW, I am adding TWOS specific Equipment used in TWOS Damage Control screens to the Equipment.UPC in EUF v2.0
It will have no impact for people not running TWOS.

:up:

[kevinsue]

You should install game in English and then chose "German voices" in custom installation options../
But I'm not sure does Amason version actually have "german voices"...:hmmm:
If not, just install game in English and we'll prepare one "german voices patch" for you and other Amason users (actually , I think that Kevinsue already has mod for this)...

G'day Vecko, here is the link to the English voices if you wish to use them. I can't remember if I made it JSGME compatible without downloading it again :doh:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/kwubay2byactw14/English_Voices.zip

[kevinsue]

Kevin, can you please take this file and try to reproduce any of your critical damage issues (with your modlist)? :hmmm:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/xbdl7rd54i4lql2/Zones.rar

No worries :up: Might be a day or two before I get a chance but I'll let you know the results.

[TheBeast]

I just found something while poking around in the Campaign's.

There are MANY files that are identical duplicates (Common) in each Campaign like Harbors.mis for example.
I used WinMerge to verify that all these files were identical. (A lot of dead weight and not to mention keeping them in sync)

I edited my data\Campaigns\CampaignProjects\Total_Germany.pj file and made the following changes.

[Layer21]
LayerType=0
MissionName=..\Common\Harbors

[Layer22]
LayerType=0
MissionName=..\Common\ScriptedPortPlanes

Mission Editor 2 was able to successfully load those files for the total Total_Germany Campaign from the Common Campaign without any errors.

Using TDW_GenericPatcher_v_1_0_168_0 I have the option enbled to show all game messages and there were no error's while starting the game.

I started a new Career and the Buoy's and Scripted Planes were working in Total_Germany Campaign.

Removing all those Duplicated files would greatly reduce TWOS MOD size (disk space footprint) making it a faster download etc.

This is a easy change to all Campaign Project (.pj) files that can be tested/verified quickly.:ping:

-=[EDIT]=-
Here is some more info on a test I am running now.
I made a test MOD that installs/removes campaign files.
Alls the files REMOVED_ are changed in the Total_Germany.pj to be read from the Common Campaign folder and game is running fine.
TDW Validator reports 2 Campaign errors, One for Monsun_Gruppe and one for Turning_Point. These 2 empty Campaign folders were added by EMCCD Mod and not related to this test.
Test performed on Stock Campaign other then my changes for test and NewUIs_0_7_4_2

data\Campaigns\CampaignProjects\Total_Germany.pj
data\Campaigns\CampaignProjects\Common\Common.mis
data\Campaigns\CampaignProjects\Common\Harbors.mis
data\Campaigns\CampaignProjects\Common\ScriptedPor tPlanes.mis
data\Campaigns\CampaignProjects\Common\ScriptedPor tPlanes.tsr
data\Campaigns\CampaignProjects\Total_Germany\Camp aign.tsr
data\Campaigns\CampaignProjects\Total_Germany\REMO VE_Airbases.mis
data\Campaigns\CampaignProjects\Total_Germany\REMO VE_Common.mis
data\Campaigns\CampaignProjects\Total_Germany\REMO VE_Convoys.mis
data\Campaigns\CampaignProjects\Total_Germany\REMO VE_LocationNames.mis
data\Campaigns\CampaignProjects\Total_Germany\REMO VE_Ocean_liners.mis
data\Campaigns\CampaignProjects\Total_Germany\REMO VE_PoliticalTerritory1939.mis
data\Campaigns\CampaignProjects\Total_Germany\REMO VE_Taskforces.mis
data\Campaigns\CampaignProjects\Total_Germany\Tota l_Germany_OBJ.mis

Added Buoys, Graf Zepplin and Tub_Z required for Harbors.mis
Added the Me-262 and Go-229B required for ScriptedPortPlanes.mis


Regards!
TheBeast

[tontopico]

AYE!

I am patrolling Danzig Bay area and have 6 enemy warships on visual range, (less than 3 km away) but I can´t lock target using attack periscope, (i press space bar and nothing happens) however it works with UZO.

I dont know if this is related but sometimes ships seem deeper in the water than it should be.


This is my mod list:

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

1. The Wolves of Steel 1.06
The Wolves of Steel 1.06_Update 02
3. The Wolves of Steel 1.06 - Real Navigation
4. The Wolves of Steel 1.06 - Encrypted BdU Orders
5. The Wolves of Steel 1.06 - Wind & Smoke addon

Anyway TWoS is awesome,:yep: great job guys!!!

[vdr1981]

I just found something while poking around in the Campaign's.

There are MANY files that are identical duplicates (Common) in each Campaign like Harbors.mis for example.
I used WinMerge to verify that all these files were identical. (A lot of dead weight and not to mention keeping them in sync)

I edited my data\Campaigns\CampaignProjects\Total_Germany.pj file and made the following changes.

[Layer21]
LayerType=0
MissionName=..\Common\Harbors

[Layer22]
LayerType=0
MissionName=..\Common\ScriptedPortPlanes


Interesting suggestion indeed...I could really get rid of some duplicated campaign layers although I can remember that some differences in certain campaign layers with a same name are intentional and necessary...I'll take a look at it...:yep:


AYE!

I am patrolling Danzig Bay area and have 6 enemy warships on visual range, (less than 3 km away) but I can´t lock target using attack periscope, (i press space bar and nothing happens) however it works with UZO.

I dont know if this is related but sometimes ships seem deeper in the water than it should be.


This is my mod list:

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

1. The Wolves of Steel 1.06
The Wolves of Steel 1.06_Update 02
3. The Wolves of Steel 1.06 - Real Navigation
4. The Wolves of Steel 1.06 - Encrypted BdU Orders
5. The Wolves of Steel 1.06 - Wind & Smoke addon

Anyway TWoS is awesome,:yep: great job guys!!!

You haven't enable the update properly, you should check update's install instructions once again...:yep: Just treat it like any other JSGME compatible mod...

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi tontopico
Uzo is x 7 magnification
Attack scope is x 6 magnification
The further ships are away the deeper they will sit and you will see less of them.
Peter

[tontopico]

You haven't enable the update properly, you should check update's install instructions once again... Just treat it like any other JSGME compatible mod...

Ok Vecko I´ll do as you say

Hi tontopico
Uzo is x 7 magnification
Attack scope is x 6 magnification
The further ships are away the deeper they will sit and you will see less of them.
Peter


Thank you for your clarification Peter!

[vdr1981]

Juts a note to users of my Zones.cfg_ optional addons that updated versions of these mods can be found on my mediafire page...:yep: Make sure to grab them...

Check here for few more TWoS 1.06 compatible and tested mods (https://www.mediafire.com/folder/uuh93xvw926wd/TWoS_1.06_compatible_additional_mods)

[astradeus]

Hello, thank you for this mod. I have a problem displaying with boards. A black screen for each. The system manual also seems to be fixed on a single ship image. I use a French translation of your mod. I check it is not the cause of the problem. Thank you for your help

http://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2016/48/1480691540-sh5-2016-12-02-16-11-00-81.png

[vdr1981]

Modlist? Use JSGME export modlist function...

[astradeus]

Thank you for your help . I have tested with and without (The Wolves of Steel 1.06 - 8x5 Resolution Patch ) But the problem of displaying the boards remains the same.
https://mega.nz/#!3ItRwSrY!YcjXT4gl12dBtuIIuHgDxvYOfk0MAHd3-gvYHWOCaT0

[vdr1981]

Thank you for your help . I have tested with and without (The Wolves of Steel 1.06 - 8x5 Resolution Patch ) But the problem of displaying the boards remains the same.
https://mega.nz/#!3ItRwSrY!YcjXT4gl12dBtuIIuHgDxvYOfk0MAHd3-gvYHWOCaT0

All looks good there...Are you sure that your graphics driver , DirectX are up to date ect?:hmmm: Game updated to official v1.2.0?

[astradeus]

Yes i have it all . I am also puzzled :hmmm:. I will reinstall completely hoping that this is not the mod download which is corrupt. I will inform you.

[vdr1981]

Yes i have it all . I am also puzzled :hmmm:. I will reinstall completely hoping that this is not the mod download which is corrupt. I will inform you.

Rgr that, and check Empty Cup's video tutorial once again, just to make sure...:yep:

[vdr1981]

GWX Laboe mausoleum near Kiel...:yep:

https://s6.postimg.org/i0r3slywh/SH5_Img_2016_12_02_19_09_39.jpg

Download The Wolves of Steel 1.06_Update 03 (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=4861)

:salute:

[astradeus]

Rgr that, and check Empty Cup's video tutorial once again, just to make sure...:yep:

The gods of computing were with me this time.
I remake the same installation has a difference. I have use ( The Wolves of Steel 1.06 - 8x5 Resolution Patch) at the beginning of installation. I have a 1680x 1050, 8x5, 16: 10 display. I do not know if that was the reason for the problem. Thank you for your help.

http://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2016/48/1480712504-sh5-2016-12-02-21-59-36-73.png

[fitzcarraldo]

Many thanks Vecko for the update 3. I was using the update 3b (wip), and was working fine in Med campaign.

Question: Now do I need to download the special optionals mods because update 3 change something in those mods? I was using the optional for light explosions. This changes the zones.cfg from update 3. The optional mods are actualized to the new update 3, I think. True?

Many thanks and best regards.

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

[vdr1981]

Question: Now do I need to download the special optionals mods because update 3 change something in those mods? I was using the optional for light explosions. This changes the zones.cfg from update 3. The optional mods are actualized to the new update 3, I think. True?



Very true! :yep: You and other people who were using my optional addons should "renew" your optional mods...:yep:

[HerrRitter]

I've been playing Steel Wolves for several days, now, and I find it to be almost intoxicating. If my marriage were to break up, it would be over this mod ...

One Question: I know how to get to an external view, but I've never figured out how to select my boat in the external view, so that I can set it to angles and altitudes I like the best. Probably, the answer is simple, but I have not gotten there, yet.

Any information on how to do this would be appreciated. :up:

GENTS, after some further experimentation, I found out how to do what I requested information about, above. Like I predicted, the answer was simple ...

[kevinsue]

I've been playing Steel Wolves for several days, now, and I find it to be almost intoxicating. If my marriage were to break up, it would be over this mod ...

One Question: I know how to get to an external view, but I've never figured out how to select my boat in the external view, so that I can set it to angles and altitudes I like the best. Probably, the answer is simple, but I have not gotten there, yet.

Any information on how to do this would be appreciated. :up:

GENTS, after some further experimentation, I found out how to do what I requested information about, above. Like I predicted, the answer was simple ...

Just use the same keys and technique as when walking around the boat. When you select external view you will remain stationary while the boat moves so you just use the "WASD" keys...mainly the "W" though, right click the mouse until you can rotate the view the just "fly" around using the mouse to control direction and altitude. Holding "SHIFT" while holding the "W" key will make you "fly" around at twice normal speed.

Haha...found your own answer while I was replying :D

[MCM]

Is SweetFX working with TWOS? If so do I have to update it last on the JSGME list then?

[vdr1981]

Is SweetFX working with TWOS? If so do I have to update it last on the JSGME list then?

It can work but I remember I had some CTD issues if SFX addon was not disabled properly. Some files had to be manually deleted from the main game folder because they will be created afterwards when game is started. Better not to mess up with if you are not familiar with various game's dll files...

[Yukon]

Just want to say thank you very much for this fantastic mod!
Wolves of Steel mega mod, made me decide to purchase Silent Hunter V. Sadly I bought it from Steam. I followed the instructions for installing the mod exactly until I got to where steam users are to go to the other link. I decided to just launch the game with Steam in offline mode and got the game started. I noticed I couldn't get my realism to 100% and found out on one YouTube video that I had to delete a config file from one of the mods, Wind & Smoke addon and then reload the mod with JSGME. It worked and now I see 100%.
Still, watching videos to help my gameplay and hoping all goes well today. Just one question, am I going to have any problems avoiding the whole part of the TDW Generic Patcher?

[vdr1981]

I'm removing "Original SV Interior QR1, QR2 Rooms v1_for TWoS 1.06" optional addon until I do some more testing with it. There is a chance that this addon could be responsible for game crash in certain situations when sub is taking damage and which are also very hard to reproduce...

EDIT :
I'll soon replace this addon with updated version so make sure to check for "Original SV Interior QR1, QR2 Rooms v2_for TWoS 1.06 (http://www.mediafire.com/file/ldjhjs9lh6jxyrj/Original+SV+Interior+QR1%2C+QR2+Rooms+v2_for+TWoS+ 1.06.rar)" pretty soon...:yep:

[THEBERBSTER]

A Warm Welcome To The Subsim Community > Yukon
Subsim <> How To Donate <> See The Benefits <> Support The Community (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2033119%23post2033119)
If you are new to SH5 look > > HERE (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2391239&postcount=1) << STEAM is not compatible with the essential application TDW’s Generic File Patcher:salute::salute:
The Wolves Of Steel Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) & Game Tips (Please Look Here First Before Posting A Question) (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2165721&postcount=2) (Do not post your problems here if you have added additional mods to TWOS make a new thread)

[Jimbuna]

Welcome to SubSim Yukon :Kaleun_Salute:

[_yos_]

Great megamod, many thanks :up::Kaleun_Applaud:

[TheBeast]

There are MANY files that are identical duplicates (Common) in each Campaign like Harbors.mis for example.
I used WinMerge to verify that all these files were identical. (A lot of dead weight and not to mention keeping them in sync)

-=[CUT here - Read Original Post for more details]=-
Yes, some files are unique to each campaign but a lot of the files a duplicates across all Campaigns.

Making changes to just Total_Germany.pj I really didn't notice much of a performance improvement but after changing all Campaigns, to me, there was a notable improvement in Game Load Time, Save Game Load Time and Virtual Memory Usage.
It may just be me and I haven't actually timed this but I do monitor Virtual Memory Usage in Task Manager because every time I start Silent Hunter 5.
I set CPU Priority to Real Time for SH5.exe and OSI.exe to help ensure I am credited for tonnage sunk.
Then because I have Multiple Monitors I select the Performance Tab(Displays CPU and Virtual Memory Usage Performance) before switching back to SH5 and I can easily watch these performance counters as game loads/plays.
There is also a Resource Monitor Button on the Performance Tab screen that allows you to drill a little deeper but is gear toward Disk Drive performance counters and what processes are accessing each hard drive.

Not going to get started on PerfMon (Performance Monitor) as it would need custom made counters to accurately monitor Silent Hunter 5 Game Performance. This works best when NetMon is installed/enabled on the client so PerMon can monitor from remote machine. That way the NetMon and PerfMon apps have little to no effect on the client being monitored.

Have you had a chance to investigate this?
Has anyone else investigated this?

Please Advise!

Regards!
TheBeast

[Yukon]

Thank you all for the welcome. Everything seems to be working fine with the Steam version and looking forward to having many hours of enjoyment.

Screen shot of a beautiful sunset on the first patrol.
http://raptr.com/kodiak7/news/58444ef37c801fe87c/after-a-few-hours-learning-how-to-play-this-mod-from-youtube-im-out-on-my-first-patrol-heading-to-danzig-harbor-eta-9-5hrs-first-screenshot-of-a-beautiful-sunset-ive-taken-many-photos-of-sunsets-and-just-love-how-this-game-shows-the-sun-rays-and-colors-i-use-to-be-in-the-canadian-navy-back-in-the-80s-and-i-think-im-going-to-have-many-hours-of-enjoyment-with-this-game-for-a-long-time-i-wouldnt-buy-this-game-with-all-the-bugs-involved-after-finding-out-about-this-mod-on-www-subsim-com-i-decided-to-buy-this-game-on-steam-for-9-10-on-the-forums-on-subsim-i-noticed-you-couldnt-play-the-game-with-the-steam-version-but-i-got-it-to-work-with-my-copy-using-the-amd-gaming-evolved-to-launch-the-game-and-keep-steam-on-offline-mode-everything-seems-to-be-working-fine-so-far-

[vdr1981]

Thank you all for the welcome. Everything seems to be working fine with the Steam version and looking forward to having many hours of enjoyment.

Screen shot of a beautiful sunset on the first patrol.
http://raptr.com/kodiak7/news/58444ef37c801fe87c/after-a-few-hours-learning-how-to-play-this-mod-from-youtube-im-out-on-my-first-patrol-heading-to-danzig-harbor-eta-9-5hrs-first-screenshot-of-a-beautiful-sunset-ive-taken-many-photos-of-sunsets-and-just-love-how-this-game-shows-the-sun-rays-and-colors-i-use-to-be-in-the-canadian-navy-back-in-the-80s-and-i-think-im-going-to-have-many-hours-of-enjoyment-with-this-game-for-a-long-time-i-wouldnt-buy-this-game-with-all-the-bugs-involved-after-finding-out-about-this-mod-on-www-subsim-com-i-decided-to-buy-this-game-on-steam-for-9-10-on-the-forums-on-subsim-i-noticed-you-couldnt-play-the-game-with-the-steam-version-but-i-got-it-to-work-with-my-copy-using-the-amd-gaming-evolved-to-launch-the-game-and-keep-steam-on-offline-mode-everything-seems-to-be-working-fine-so-far-
If you cant handle advanced workaround for steam users, then I think you should ask for refund and buy SH5 somewhere else ... TDW Generic Patcher is the essential application for SH5 and without it the game is pretty much broken, even when heavily modded...



Have you had a chance to investigate this?
Has anyone else investigated this?



No, not yet but I'll try to do some testing in upcoming weeks...

[vdr1981]

Empty Cup does "Enigma" again...:yep:

https://youtu.be/OLrzVDkSSIE

[Plissken_04]

I have a question about the Enigma,is it possible to convert or adap the Enigma to Silent Hunter 3?


So Long

Maik

[vdr1981]

I have a question about the Enigma,is it possible to convert or adap the Enigma to Silent Hunter 3?


So Long

Maik

I'm afraid not because the enigma simulator requires some scripts which are introduced only with SH5, but you should better ask SkyBaron in Enigma home thread...

[Plissken_04]

I'm afraid not because the enigma simulator requires some scripts which are introduced only with SH5, but you should better ask SkyBaron in Enigma home thread...


Thank you very much for your answer. :Kaleun_Salute:

So Long

Maik

[Fairway18]

Hey all!

I've installed this mod last night after a long break of SH5.
I followed the instructions to the letter, however when i'm in the campaign and spawn, the voicefiles keep playing and won't stop. It's been 60mins+ already. Any idea how to fix it?

Greetings from a Captain hearing voices(files).

EDIT: Seems i somehow fixed it.

[THEBERBSTER]

A Warm Welcome To The Subsim Community > Fairway18
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[Jimbuna]

Welcome to Subsim Fairway18 :Kaleun_Salute:

[Yukon]

If you cant handle advanced workaround for steam users, then I think you should ask for refund and buy SH5 somewhere else ... TDW Generic Patcher is the essential application for SH5 and without it the game is pretty much broken, even when heavily modded...

Thank you for the info! I tried and failed to use the workaround for the steam copy. Re-installed the game and mod and will keep playing until I get another copy to do this properly. So far enigma won't work but, will keep going. Will pick up another copy so I can enjoy this mod fully :)

http://plays.tv/video/58466e2ae9b4aca72a/wolves-steel-megamod-silent-hunter-5-silenthunter5-sh5-subs-worldwariii

[THE_MASK]

When I get some free time I will definitely download the latest pack and finally give it a go :up:

[vdr1981]

Thank you for the info! I tried and failed to use the workaround for the steam copy. Re-installed the game and mod and will keep playing until I get another copy to do this properly. So far enigma won't work but, will keep going. Will pick up another copy so I can enjoy this mod fully :)

http://plays.tv/video/58466e2ae9b4aca72a/wolves-steel-megamod-silent-hunter-5-silenthunter5-sh5-subs-worldwariii
I'm not 100% sure but I think that enigma should work just fine even with steam. ..
When I get some free time I will definitely download the latest pack and finally give it a go :up:

Welcome back Sober

[Yukon]

Well, what a pain in the ... :) Checked out Amazon.com and Canadians can't purchase the digital download from the US... Checked out Amazon.ca and prices for Canadians is just stupid. Decided to purchase the digital download from GamersGate and got the Gold edition. After download, I saw the 1.2 patch came with it. After installing and making a new account with UBI, not taking any chances for failure..., I tried using the patch for the game, won't work lol. Okay found a new site http://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=27190 to see if I need 1.1 first, nope that didn't work either but, then I noticed they have a 1.2 patch for gold/collectors edition and tried that and it worked. So if anyone that has the gold or collectors edition, there is two different 1.2 patches for the game, pick the right one and all is good.

[TheBeast]

You could have just run the Game Updater.
~\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5\Support\GameUpdater\GU.exe

[edpovi]

Howdy all,

I managed to use the Steam version of this game that has been sitting in my library for some time, and get this mega mod working with Windows 10. The posted Steam work around works fine, fairly simple IMO. The "trick" for me was I had to get SH5 registered to UPlay using the Steam .exe before swapping in the extracted .exe.

The rest of the install for the mod went pretty smoothly, thanks for the detailed instructions, tips and FAQs! I've also enjoyed the YouTube and in game tutorials to help get me up to speed!

Got boat outfitted in Memel (it is cool to learn this is Lithuania) and was told to head out to the Danzig bay.

Got to the patrol area, spotted two Polish escorts, and was planing to deal with them when the Luftwaffe came by and took care of the issue for me..

Made it to the Danzig port just in time to spot other Luftwaffe raid take care of all the contacts there. Continued west and found a Polish freighter trying to head out of the bay...

[At this point I saved the game and learned via experience what I later read in the FAQ, don't save near active ships. This save would not reload, so I went back to an earlier save and noticed this time the Danzig Air Raid didn't happen, so some stuff appears to be random.]

After taking out my first prey, command send me to investigate deeper into the bay and found a merchant at dock, time for a harbor raid. Conveniently, the patrolling Coastal Boat decided to break for dinner and made a nice stationary target as well.

After taking out the ships docked in Danzig in similar fashion, I was out of torpedoes, as at least 3 were duds.

On my way out of the bay, I found two more merchants, and decided to use the deck gun.

The next day, at the edge of the patrol area, command wanted me to investigate a contact. Found the three patrolling warships I saw earlier, and a new merchant, but my request for supplies was denied, so sent in a contact report.

Message from Command, "Be more aggressive". With what? I suppose I could take the knife from the cook and climb aboard the ship...

At this point I patrol a bit help spot contacts and then head for Kiel at the appointed time.


My main question at this point is the flow / structure of the game. I noticed that there is an overall campaign, chapters, patrols, missions, and secondary objectives.

When I read the notice in the FAQ about watching the campaign times, and making sure I was "on patrol", I thought that applied to objective timeline, in this case I think it was Sep 5 39. So I stayed in the area, without ammo for a couple of days just to make sure I'm out at that time.

But it seems that isn't needed for mission ends, only the end of a chapter?

I also noticed there are some messages in the "Captains Log", that I don't recall seeing in the Radio Log. One was something along the lines of "Objectives complete, return or patrol further". I'd guess I could have went to Kiel at that point?

I also noticed that some radio messages have "red" or "blue" backgrounds. It seems to be the "important direct orders / requests". Is there a specific meaning to the colors?

Minor note, I noticed that in some places, I'm listed as U-28, and others as U-35?

Also, the ships log seems to have a feature to save and load journals; is there a guide on how that should be used?

The Enigma machine was interesting and educational, I knew some of the details, but this was definitely more in-depth. I probably spent over an hour decoding the first message as I learned how to operate the machine. It was really funny decoding the 2nd one, and having the radio man give me a new message that gave me the same info. He stayed clear of me the next couple of hours...

It has been a fun first few days with the mods, thanks!
:Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

-Ed

[MCM]

RTFM or: Read the Readme, thats why it is called "read me". No offense...

[Yukon]

Game updater wasn't working...

[fitzcarraldo]

Game updater wasn't working...

Download the update 1.02 from the Ubi page. Don´t use Uplay for update the game.

Also download the last Uplay from Ubi, directly, and install it. Don´t wait to automatics updates from Uplay.

Regards.

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute: