LIVING SILENT HUNTER III EDITION 2015 - News & Download

[Nerazzurri]

Hey.

Playing several years ago, I remember being able to hit a key which reverted the TC to 1 instantly. I cant seem to find this keystroke in LSH 2015.

Searching, I found an old thread with this text -

In stock SH3, hitting Backspace will pause the game. Hitting it again will unpause it at 1x.

However, if you go into Silent Hunter III/Data/Cfg/Commands.en (or whichever language you're using) you can change this:

[Cmd6]
Name=Time_compr_normal
Ctxt=1,2,6,9

To look like this:

[Cmd6]
Name=Time_compr_normal
Ctxt=1,2,6,9
Key0=0x0D,,"Enter"

And you'll drop to 1x every time you hit the Numpad Enter key.

However, when I do that the game also fires a torpedo, as well as reverting the TC to 1.

So I tried - Key0=0x0D,,"Npad Enter"
But this had the same effect.

You can tell I'm no programmer, right? :doh:

Any help much appreciated people, thank you.

[rowi58]

Hi,

if you are in game, press <F1> for HELP and go to "Time Compression". There yo'll find the solution.

Greetings
rowi58



Hey.

Playing several years ago, I remember being able to hit a key which reverted the TC to 1 instantly. I cant seem to find this keystroke in LSH 2015.

Searching, I found an old thread with this text -

In stock SH3, hitting Backspace will pause the game. Hitting it again will unpause it at 1x.

However, if you go into Silent Hunter III/Data/Cfg/Commands.en (or whichever language you're using) you can change this:

[Cmd6]
Name=Time_compr_normal
Ctxt=1,2,6,9

To look like this:

[Cmd6]
Name=Time_compr_normal
Ctxt=1,2,6,9
Key0=0x0D,,"Enter"

And you'll drop to 1x every time you hit the Numpad Enter key.

However, when I do that the game also fires a torpedo, as well as reverting the TC to 1.

So I tried - Key0=0x0D,,"Npad Enter"
But this had the same effect.

You can tell I'm no programmer, right? :doh:

Any help much appreciated people, thank you.

[Nerazzurri]

if you are in game, press <F1> for HELP and go to "Time Compression". There yo'll find the solution.

Hi Rowi.

Yeah, Numpad 5 - doesn't work for me :hmmm: And I can't find a keystroke that does :hmph:

[rowi58]

Hi,

you must press the key <NUM-LOCK> to switch the num-lock "ON". If <NUM 5> doesn't work the num-lock is "OFF".

Greetings
rowi58

[Nerazzurri]

Hi,

you must press the key <NUM-LOCK> to switch the num-lock "ON". If <NUM 5> doesn't work the num-lock is "OFF".

Greetings
rowi58

Thanks Rowi. I didn't know that! :doh:

[Nerazzurri]

Is there a LSH3 2015 compatible mod for a map overlay showing the kriegsmarine grid system (2letters, 4 digits).

[jerryb]

Hi, long time since I played this, only just found out about LSH so thought I'd give it a go. Followed the instructions but after the intro vid all I get is the music and a blank screen. What am I missing or have I got something wrong?

[Nerazzurri]

Hi, long time since I played this, only just found out about LSH so thought I'd give it a go. Followed the instructions but after the intro vid all I get is the music and a blank screen. What am I missing or have I got something wrong?

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2501253&postcount=969

[jerryb]

HI, ta for the speedy reply, I havn't got to installing LSH yet only 1.4 and I cannot get to the screen to alter the options. I'm assuming I can do it in the prog files but where do I look?

[Nerazzurri]

I havn't got to installing LSH yet only 1.4 and I cannot get to the screen to alter the options.

Do you mean stock SH3 patched to 1.4b? If so you'd be better posting/looking here - http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/forumdisplay.php?f=182

Hope you get going.

[Nerazzurri]

Is there a LSH3 2015 compatible mod for a map overlay showing the kriegsmarine grid system (2letters, 4 digits).

Answering my own question :haha:

The 4-digit grid conversion you're looking for is GRIDXXXX. It's available here at SUBSIM in two forms, the original by Tycho and modified by Fahnenbohn. Either "Search" or go to the "Downloads" section.

I installed it in LSH3 menu_1024_768 as G31 I35. But, I'd advise you to change the position before you install it; the original (-157, 1671) leaves it hidden beneath other pullouts at the upper left corner of the Nav chart screen. I changed it to 125, 1650, which centers it at the top of the chart.

Hope this helps; sink 'em all!:arrgh!:

Thanks Bones - works a treat :up:

[Urmel]

Hello dear L/SH3 community by Subsim

At first my very very sorry about our long delay here ( ...and a happy new year to :) )!

Here my recent interim report about the state of things regarding supermod "LSH3 Edition 2018".

The unexpected Microsoft Windows 10 "Creative Update" (new DirectX handling) caused us some problems last year.

In autumn 2017 we decided to publish the new version "LSH3 Edition 2018" in the new year.

Now all problems by all Windows versions are solved!

Since December we are testing the first Beta 1 Version.


Here first part of Screenshots about the new LSH3 Edition 2018 Installer and Launcher (Beta 1):


http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_1_en.jpg

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_2_en.jpg

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_3_en.jpg

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_4_en.jpg

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_5_en.jpg

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_6_en.jpg

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_7_en.jpg

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_8_en.jpg

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_9_en.jpg

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_10_en.jpg

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_11_en.jpg

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_12_en.jpg

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_13_en.jpg

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_14_en.jpg

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_15_en.jpg

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_16_en.jpg

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_17_en.jpg

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_18_en.jpg

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_19_en.jpg

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_20_en.jpg

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_21_en.jpg

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_22_en.jpg

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_23_en.jpg

(...more screens see next post...)


There is so much more to say about Edition 2018 but my English is too bad.

For latest information please visit our L/SH3 homebase DESIGN MOD PROJECT forum here:

Living Silent Hunter III Edition 2018 - preview
https://www.designmodproject.de/forum/lsh3-living-silent-hunter-iii/1327997-edition-2018-vorschau

There you will find much(!) more information (eg. about SH3 online versions Uplay, Steam and Amazon).
May use google page translation for better understanding.

I would like to thank THEBERBSTER !
He is the international LSH voice and Edition 2018 beta tester.
He can give more information and support here.

Until the release, there is still much to do.
New documents, videos and website for global fast download.
At the moment I'm planning on Easter days 2018.

LSH moto is: Good work takes time!

I am very grateful that SH3 is so in demand after 13 years - we all get our game alive - THANK YOU!

Best wishes from LSH3 Urmel and Team :Kaleun_Salute:

[Urmel]

Here second part of Screenshots about the new LSH3 Edition 2018 Installer and Launcher (Beta 1):

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_24_en.jpg

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_25_en.jpg

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_26_en.jpg

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_27_en.jpg

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_28_en.jpg

http://www.lsh3.com/public/info/SCR_V18_29_en.jpg

(Read post below for more information)

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi Urmel
It has taken a long time but this is outstanding work.
Having had the privilege to be able to test Beta 1 I am well impressed.

Like all mega mods I think the download and installation time for some may be a cause of concern.
Seeing the installation pictures on Subsim reminded me of just how easy it was to install LSH3-2018.

How about a Subsim post telling us about the changes you have made to this new version.
Congratulations I think it will be well received.
Peter
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[ericlea]

:Kaleun_Applaud:

[Knecker]

The only question that remains now is : WHEN ! :)


Thank you for keeping SH3 alive. Thanks for your hard work.



With regards,

Kaleu Knecker McKnacksack (last survivor from marine-sims.de)



PS: Any news on a release date?
.
.

[ericlea]

Hi Knecker ! Welcome

are you not today of https://www.designmodproject.de/en/forum/modding-silent-hunter-3 DMP forum ?

[Knecker]

I am aware, that designmodproject exists, have the remnants of marine-sims.de moved over there, or have we gathered here at subsim.com?

[ericlea]

all marinesims.de are now in DMP forum

:)

[Urmel]

(merci Eric!)

A warm welcome to old german SH3 player Knecker from my side to.

Like i wrote/answer you in german DMP Forum here...

https://www.designmodproject.de/forum/lsh3-living-silent-hunter-iii/1327997-edition-2018-vorschau?start=15#1413661

In fact... today nobody cares about inability of older forum moderators and members in past.

Be constructive and stay focus on SH3 2018.

Regards, Urmel

[=FI=Ghost]

I really look forward to seeing this new LSH come to life! Thank you for all the hard work!

[Aktungbby]

Knecker!:Kaleun_Salute: after an eight year silent run!

[Jimbuna]

Welcome Knecker :salute:

[Bleiente]

all marinesims.de are now in DMP forum

:)
Simmt garnicht - ich bin nach wie vor immer noch bei der 9ten, auch wenn es dort in den letzten Jahren ebenfalls ziemlich ruhig wurde... :yep:
http://www.9teuflottille.de/index2.html

Auf jeden Fall könnte die 9te "frisches" Blut gebrauchen - vielleicht verirrt sich ja der eine oder andere von den "alleingelassenen" ehemaligen Marinesims-Mitgliedern, um bzgl. Seekriegs-Simulationen in der dt. Community für neuen Gesprächsstoff zu sorgen und damit die dösenden Alteingesessenen aufzuwecken.

:salute:

[lederhosen]

Simmt garnicht -

Auf jeden Fall könnte die 9te "frisches" Blut gebrauchen -

:salute:

but in your forum it says that you have closed shop "entgultig"

[Bleiente]

What ... where is that?

Ehrlich - wo soll das stehen?!?

Nachtrag:
Meinst Du jetzt das marinesim.de Forum oder die 9teuflottille, denn die 9te wird garantiert nicht schließen. :haha:...:har:...:D

[lederhosen]

uupppsss, my mistake

[olddriedseaweed]

@ THEBERBSTER
Your instructions helped me fix my LSH2015 install.Running Win10 X64 - V1709 [Version 10.0.16299.248, in other words latest as of today] The fix involved:
Nvidia Control Panel Aspect Ratio + GPU scaling
Win7 Compatability + Override high DPI + Run as administrator.
System is:
I7700HQ, Nvidia GTX1070@ 8Gb, 32Gb RAM, 950 Pro SSD .....
Nvidia Driver is 390.77


Edit: Got it sorted! Played with the FXAA setting in the Nvidia Display panel - works now :-)

Scott
What is your FXAA setting?

@NIUME
For 1920x1080 res, what did you change in the OLC GUI?

@ Urmel
DAMNIT! I just got 2015 working and now we have I have a 2018 on the horizon!:doh: (Smiling here)
In all seriousness, the screens you've posted look great.:Kaleun_Applaud:
May I gently suggest a new thread for this, as inquiring minds will want LOTS of info and updates. Nice to see a 12 year old game thriving in the current gaming environment.

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi odsw
Antialiasing FXAA should be set to > Off

Originally Posted by flugkapitan http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/smartdark/viewpost.gif (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2525773#post2525773)
Edit: Got it sorted! Played with the FXAA setting in the Nvidia Display panel - works now :-)

Played with Implies that he had it > On.
Peter
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[olddriedseaweed]

Going through the single missions, The save the "1939 Save the Graff Spee" mission didn't work. The .mis file name didn't match the folder name and when I put it under the mission editor validator, it failed with a bad waypoint. I fixed it, and will upload it to - Urmel?? I also cleaned up the language a little bit in the process.
If no one is offended, I'd be honored to rework the single missions a bit and get them repacked into the game.

[Anvar1061]

If no one is offended, I'd be honored to rework the single missions a bit and get them repacked into the game.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/images/smilies/Kaleun_Applaud-1.gif

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi odsw
I fixed it, and will upload it to - Urmel?:up:
Peter
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[olddriedseaweed]

Good Luck Peter, you have some work ahead of you.

[raymond6751]

Ahnenerbe WideGui 1920 x 1080 mod works just fine with LSH


I have no other mod loaded, so can only report on this combination.

Nice looking UI and graphics added. :Kaleun_Wink: :Kaleun_Salute:

[ThePrody]

Hi guys
I noticed some people reported this in the past, there was a brief discussion [ page 45 on this thread] but i didnt see any solution , if i start a career via sh3comander in the 30th Flotilla Black Sea , the uboat spawns somewhere on the West African Coast in stead of Konstanza .

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi TP
the uboat spawns somewhere on the West African Coast in stead of Konstanza . This will only occur if you have Thomsen's Sound Pack mod enabled.
This mod is not compatible with the test mission.
Disable the mod before the test mission.
Enable again afterwards.
or
Remove (or rename / backup) the file en_menu.txt from the Sound Mod's .\data\Menu\ folder.
Peter
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[ThePrody]

Hi
Thanks for the reply . I don't have Thomsen sound pack .
Is there anything i should look for or modify in the en_menu.txt ?
Also, it is not possible to start directly in the 30th flotilla, should i always use the training flotilla start and transfer ?
Thanks

L.E. : i tried it via Training Flotilla and transfer and same result .

However i found the culprit : the LSH Bunker Start mod, it seems something is missing in regards to Konstanza , after i disabled the mod the uboat spawned in Konstanza.

[Anvar1061]

Hi
Thanks for the reply . I don't have Thomsen sound pack .
Is there anything i should look for or modify in the en_menu.txt ?
Also, it is not possible to start directly in the 30th flotilla, should i always use the training flotilla start and transfer ?
Thanks

L.E. : i tried it via Training Flotilla and transfer and same result .

However i found the culprit : the LSH Bunker Start mod, it seems something is missing in regards to Konstanza , after i disabled the mod the uboat spawned in Konstanza.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/images/smilies/Kaleun_Wink.gif
(en_menu.txt)
749=INFO ABOUT FLOTILLAS
750=Kiel-Tirpitzhafen
751=Brest
752=Wilhelmshaven
753=Lorient
754=St. Nazaire
755=Bergen
756=Danzig
757=La Spezia
758=Toulon
759=Flensburg
760=Trondheim
761=Stralsund
762=Bordeaux
763=Ast. Penang
764=Buenos Aires - Marineversorger "Eutin"
765=Salamis
767=Kaseburg
768=Kiel-Kilianbunker
769=Narvik
770=La Rochelle
771=Konstanza
772=Kobe
773=Surabaya

[Spruence M]

I am installing SH3 for the first time in a couple of years, it's been a while, but a great game is still great.

Problem: After entering the serial code, I receive an error. "Unexpected Error 13:6" - Just downloaded my old copy from gamersgate and this might be the game trying to check with the servers?? to see if the code is valid, I don't know. Help would be much appreciated.

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi TP
the LSH Bunker Start mod, it seems something is missing in regards to Konstanza Totally agree with you.
Disabling the mod and the problem disappears.
Peter

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[schlechter pfennig]

Decided to give this a whirl. So far four questions:



Under video options, there are three choices. There are already ticked, and I am unable to toggle the selection
I am unable to deselect "autoload" for the torpedoes
When first loading/starting the game, I get a whole lotta error messages stating a menu isn't found
All of my info stuff (mines, flags, etc) are in German, even though I've selected English as my language

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi sp
Make sure that your game is on a clean install and Windows 10 is in compatibility mode for Windows 7.

Use my tutorial from my signature as it will save you a lot of time.

Under video options, there are three choices. There are already ticked, and I am unable to toggle the selection You should be able to make selections in options.
https://s9.postimg.org/gko9k4e3z/capture_002_10042018_111728.jpg

It is important that you enter the Naval academy to setup your V15 saved game folder first.

You must start a test mission first without making any changes to your boat.
All of my info stuff (mines, flags, etc) are in German, even though I've selected English as my language There are 2 download options English and German.
Peter

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[schlechter pfennig]

Hi sp
Make sure that your game is on a clean install and Windows 10 is in compatibility mode for Windows 7.

I have Windows 7, not 10. And I can't do a complete uninstall/reg-clean/clean install, as I already have multiple copies/mods (GWX, NYGM, WAC 5.0, as just a few) currently installed.



Use my tutorial from my signature as it will save you a lot of time.

As a great believer in "RTFM", the tutorial was the first thing I read, front-to-back, before I even started downloading the files.

You should be able to make selections in options.
https://s9.postimg.org/gko9k4e3z/capture_002_10042018_111728.jpg


I'm sure I should be able to make those changes. However, I cannot. Clicking on them does not toggle the status.


It is important that you enter the Naval academy to setup your V15 saved game folder first.

You must start a test mission first without making any changes to your boat.

I did (enter the Naval Academy) , and I did (start a test mission first), and I didn't (make any changes).


There are 2 download options English and German.

I do not remember seeing any language options. And now that I've already downloaded and installed LSH, I'm not sure what sort of conflicts I'll encounter just uninstalling/reinstalling just that, as I'm not willing to completely wipe every iteration of SH3 from my drive just to do a clean reinstall.

Thanks for the quick responses!

[ThePrody]

i also got those menu id errors when i installed the first time, there are some fixes that you need to install and it will run fine afterwards :
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2315732&postcount=3

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi TP
there are some fixes that you need to install They are already fixed in the latest version you have.
Peter

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[Bilge_Rat]

All of my info stuff (mines, flags, etc) are in German, even though I've selected English as my language
[/LIST]

you are talking about the additional charts available on the main navigation chart page?, i.e. F5. AFAIK these are only available in German. However, they are easy to figure out even for a non-german speaker.

[ThePrody]

Hi TP
They are already fixed in the latest version you have.
Peter

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i installed it a couple of months ago and i got those menu id errors, i installed that fix for GUI again and they were gone .

[Bilge_Rat]

so this is more of an esoteric question, but I used to start LSH via the enclosed LSH3 shortcut.

Lately, I started the game via SH3 commander, but I get infrequent CTDs.

Is there an advantage to starting the game via SH3 commander as opposed to the LSH3 shortcut?

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi BR
Lately, I started the game via SH3 commander, but I get infrequent CTDs.Where are the ctd's occurring?
Ctd's to the loading screen happens when you do not run your applications as administrators especially important the SH3.exe.
Ctd's failing to reach the Command Room is a Windows 10 compatibility issue.
Have you checked out the tutorials from my signature for the correct procedures and setups?
Peter
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[Bilge_Rat]

Hi, the CTDs occur while running the game. Again, very infrequent, but annoying when you have to restart from the last save.

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi BR
Please post your mod list.
Post #9 JSGME How To Export Your Mod List To A Subsim Post (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2182975&postcount=9)
Peter
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[zeus]

When the 2018 version of the Lsh3 will be released?

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi Zeus
Should not be too long now.
Peter
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[La vache]

enhanced_OLC_GUI_V2_WS


Fullscreen Navigations Karte

>>>Download<<< (http://www.mediafire.com/file/p7h3x9tgls9ehki/enhanced_OLC_GUI_V2_WS.7z)


German readme DMP Forum (https://www.designmodproject.de/forum/lsh3-living-silent-hunter-iii/1328213-rel-enhanced-olc-gui-ws#1428506) or subsim (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2426068#post2426068)

https://www.designmodproject.de/images/joomgallery/originals/user_bilder_2/jpb_11547/fullscreen_20180615_1840360666.jpg

[VoidsX]

hi all,

I just have a small question regarding the LSH3, In the HSIE options selector there is a fix for internal torpedo reload where the crew can't perform reload when the uboat is surfaced or in a storm, I activated this but the crew always reload the torpedo, even when surfaced/in a storm, something I am missing? Also I did activate the HSIE options using JSGME, so the the fixes mod as a whole should be enabled.

[Aktungbby]

VoidsX!:Kaleun_Salute:

[CTU_Clay]

Welcome to SubSim VoidsX! :Kaleun_Applaud:

[THEBERBSTER]

A Warm Welcome To The Subsim Community > VoidsX
Subsim <> Make A Donation <> See The Benefits <> Support The Community (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2027002&postcount=1)
SH3 – 4 - 5 Tutorials And Other Information Links In My Signature Below


I activated this but the crew always reload the torpedo, even when surfaced/in a storm, something I am missing? Also I did activate the HSIE options using JSGME, The problem might be that you have to disable the HSIE in JSGME before making chnages and re-enable after.
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[Jimbuna]

Welcome to SubSim VoidsX :salute:

[VoidsX]

Thanks all for the welcome.

THEBERBSTER, it seems to work but only in rough sea/stormy weather, still loads while in calm weather and surfaced, maybe I misunderstood the manual.

if its ok I have some other questions:
- I have ship auto identification on, how do I make the identified ship appear automatically in the recognition book without having to flip through all the ships?

- How do I stop accurate ship markers from randomly popping up on the map? they make finding enemy ships too easy, almost effortless.

- The bunker-start mini mod doesn't seem to work, I still start the mission in the same spot, even tho Kiel has a uboat-bunker.

- and last how do I stop the cheering band people at the port? they are annoying :hmmm:

Thanks again. :up:

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi V
In the HSIE options selector there is a fix for internal torpedo reload where the crew can't perform reload when the uboat is surfaced or in a storm, I activated this but the crew always reload the torpedo, even when surfaced/in a storm, Works for me.
Reloading needs to be done at 25 metres minimum depth before the crew will respond to internal loading in bad weather.
Make sure as this is important that you have an Officer in the Bow or Stern tubes when reloading is taking place.
I find there is no point in trying to attack, maintain depth, fire torpedoes in 15m/s wind speeds as the torpedoes always run deep.
- I have ship auto identification on, how do I make the identified ship appear automatically in the recognition book without having to flip through all the ships?
IIRC you need to lock the target and click on the TDC the word showing "Ship".

- How do I stop accurate ship markers from randomly popping up on the map? they make finding enemy ships too easy, almost effortless. You would need to disable No Map Contact Update showing in the game play difficulty settings.
Another option is to use the GUI OLC Widescreen mod, IIRC this removes the map contacts and you just see a black dot or similar moving on the map and does not show the direction of travel or whether it is friend or foe.


- The bunker-start mini mod doesn't seem to work, I still start the mission in the same spot, even tho Kiel has a uboat-bunker. Works for me always from the bunker.
You need to go to SH3 Commander and Career Options.
Make sure the box "Start patrols at sea" is not ticked.


- and last how do I stop the cheering band people at the port? they are annoying Go to your main game folder\data\sounds and also LSH3 main mod\data\sounds where you will see Scripts for Crowds and Fanfares I think this is what you mean.
Peter

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[VoidsX]

Reloading needs to be done at 25 metres minimum depth before the crew will respond to internal loading in bad weather.
Make sure as this is important that you have an Officer in the Bow or Stern tubes when reloading is taking place.
I find there is no point in trying to attack, maintain depth, fire torpedoes in 15m/s wind speeds as the torpedoes always run deep.

Thanks.


You would need to disable No Map Contact Update showing in the game play difficulty settings.

Another option is to use the GUI OLC Widescreen mod, IIRC this removes the map contacts and you just see a black dot or similar moving on the map and does not show the direction of travel or whether it is friend or foe.

Thanks but is there any other way to just get rid of the ship markers that appear when Im out at sea? without turning off contact updates, since they do help me when targeting ships (in visual range) and will help me even more when I try manual targeting, they even help me when navigating out of the port, and I am too used to the vanilla SH3 UI to change it and having to relearn where everything is.


Works for me always from the bunker.
You need to go to SH3 Commander and Career Options.
Make sure the box "Start patrols at sea" is not ticked.

But I don't use SH3 Commander, is it necessary for bunker start to work? any way "start at sea" was not clicked and I don't even start at sea but at the ship port rather than the bunker.


Go to your main game folder\data\sounds and also LSH3 main mod\data\sounds where you will see Scripts for Crowds and Fanfares I think this is what you mean.
Done, I guess there is no way to actually remove the band and the crowds?


The mods I have:

https://preview.ibb.co/cBjTPd/jsgme.png

Where I start:

https://image.ibb.co/fPVS0J/sh3_2018_06_19_07_00_00_45.png

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi V
Open the first folder showing Commander.

You must always start your game from the SH3cmdr exe
It is here that you setup your career and name your Captain.

The easiest way to do this is to right click on it and send it to your task bar.

Everything you need to know about the basics of LSH3 is in my tutorials.
Post #11 SH3Commander > Making Changes > New Career > Launching LSH3 > Pictorial > Missing pictures replaced (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2408003&postcount=11)

Where I start: Your picture shows that you have a bunker start.
A bunker start means you start from a dock side or bunker.

With LSH3 you cannot start at sea you will always have to go through a lock on your outbound journey.

As far as the map situation it is either map contacts on or off.
Peter

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[VoidsX]

Thanks for your help.


As far as the map situation it is either map contacts on or off.

Well, that's a shame, that's actually my biggest issue currently, I'm getting roughly 20k-30k tons of sunk ships EVERY mission which is a little ridiculous, sure its early war and almost no ships are defended but I shouldn't even be finding that many ships.

3rd party mod maybe?

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi V
Why don't you make the game a bit more challenging then?
Changing the setting in the HSIE will make the game more difficult.
Making game play setting changes in SH3Commander for example in Model effects selecting Malfunctions + Sabotage will provide difficulties for you.
Peter

[IoannisEM]

Ahoy to all sailors there !!

After 6 years, I desided to reinstall my old faithful SH3. I made my first mission, all well.

When the well known add-ons :
AIL Das boot officers and
Harbour traffic mod 1.47

installed, I receve the following message :

Menu ID not found : 0x1a000008!

and the whole PC is crashing (win 7).

Any help please ??

Thank you in advance

[THEBERBSTER]

A Warm Welcome To The Subsim Community > IoannisEM
Subsim <> Make A Donation <> See The Benefits <> Support The Community (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2027002&postcount=1)
SH3 – 4 - 5 Tutorials And Other Information Links In My Signature Below

I assume you have added these mods to the LSH3-2015 enabled mods list in JSGME?
It is quite likely that these mods are not compatible with the mega mod.
There are very few compatible mods you can add to LSH3-2015.
Do check out my tutorials in my signature as it will save you a lot of time and possibly a bit of grief as well.
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[VoidsX]

Hi,

I think I found a solution to my problem, There is a "extended challenge" mod in JSGME that reduces radio contact reports from 1500 kms to 350 kms as well as other things, it also turns all contact colors to black, so no more identifying the enemy from far away, so pretty much what I was looking for. don't know how I missed it.

PS. I took another look at the Kiel u-boat bunker next to the docks and there is a cheering band there too, which leads me to think it was intended to be possible to start from there.

[VoidsX]

Hi again,

While on a patrol I got a message that says I was recalled to base for a "special mission" and should be prepared to go out on April 2.

I ended the patrol but it wasn't 2 April and I'm not sure how I can force a it to start at that date, I started March 31 and waited at sea while battle of Norway was going on and waited until April 12 and still got no message about it, how do I actually follow up with this "special mission"?

edit: unless the general orders I get while battle of Norway is happening is that special thing the earlier message was talking about?

[Aktungbby]

IoannisEM!:Kaleun_Salute:

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi V
This is from the F1 Help
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Peter
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[VoidsX]

This is from the F1 Help


Thanks, I didn't start this current career with SHIII Commander, would it still work? or is it Commander from the start?

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi V
LSH3-2015 is controlled by SH3Commander.
This means that you should always start your game from it.
The easiest way to do this is to open the LSH3-2015-C ommander folder, go down to the SH3Cmdr application icon right click on it with your mouse and you can either send a shortcut to your desktop or to the Taskbar.
You then use to always start your game.
I would also advise to set this application to run as an administrator.

SH3C has many optional changes that can enhance your playing enjoyment.
I would suggest that you might like to take a look at my tutorial posts 11, 19 and 20.
Peter

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[Brett Sinclair]

Hi guys & girls,

I have a slightly stupid question: When I first installed SH3 + LSH3, I changed the resolution in the main.cfg to 1920 x 1080 and it worked fine.
After a reinstall, I did the same thing: Changing all the main.cfg (both in the documents and game installation folder) resolution lines to 1920 x 1080. But now my resolution is still set as default, widescreen GUI working fine, however.
How can I change this?
Thanks.

Best,
Brett

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi BS
You do not need to touch the cfg file with LSH3.
My cfg file looks like this.
My native resolution 1920 x 1080 but notice that here is set at 1020 by the game.

[VIDEO]
Resolution=1920 x 1020
FullScreen=Yes
Synchronized=No
DynamicShadows=No
ParticleDensity=100.000000
TextureResolutionHigh=Yes

The Wide screen GUi mod sets up 16.9 aspect ratio.
You only need to make adjustments if you have sound and a black screen.


It is important that you have your cpu setup correctly as in this example.
Post #7 Changing Nvidia And AMD Radeon GPU Settings > Pictorial > Missing pictures replaced (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2407999&postcount=7)
Peter

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[Brett Sinclair]

Thank you!
For some reason, I cannot change my display settings on NVIDIA's control panel, probably because it is a laptop. I can, however, change the panel fit to "maintain aspect ratio" - to no avail. I'm going to reinstall my video drivers tomorrow.
I tried to change the resolution in the d3d9.ini, but now the gui only sits on the bottom left on the screen (at its original size), while the rest of the screen is black.

Best,
Brett

[Delta Wolf]

Hey Guys,


Im thinking of trying out LH3 as i have always played GWX however there are a couple of mods that i always play with and i wondered if anyone could tell me if Thomsens sound pack and Manos Environment Pro V6 are compatible with LSH3?



Thanks all

[ThePrody]

Manos works fine but i think you need to edit a file out of the Thompsen mod ,
the file en_menu.txt from the Sound Mod's .\data\Menu\ folder

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi DW
The problem only arises if you have the mod enabled when you are doing the Eprobungstelle test missions.
If you do not like the idea of editing files then just disable the mod before the test mission and enable it again before starting your next patrol
Peter

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Thomsen’s Sound Pack fix for LSH3-2015
Hello Berbster,

Firstly, thanks for all of your contributions to the Silent Hunter community. You have provided everyone with a wealth of useful information.

When you use the Sound Pack, the test mission AO 83 has you based in Penang, but the deployment location is near the southern tip of Africa. All you need to do to fix this is to remove (or rename / backup) the file en_menu.txt from the Sound Mod's .\data\Menu\ folder. I have no idea why the Sound Pack would need to use that file, but it seems to work just fine without it.

Enjoy,
Steve

[Delta Wolf]

Hi Gents,


Thanks for the replys, i enabled Thomsens sound pack after the first mission as stated above but i have noticed with the sound pack enabled my recognition manual and TDC UI have changed to German, if i remove the mod they change back to english. I dont remember this happening in GWX.


Is there anyway to keep the sound pack but change the recognition manual and TDC UI back to english?


Cheers

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi DW
Thomsens sound Mod only has German speech with no English option.


You can check Options from the main menu where you can make changes to Texts and Language.
It is possible that the mod changes these or disables them.


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[Delta Wolf]

Hi Peter,


Thanks for the reply, Options in game are set to Texts= English
Voices=German Keyboard=English with the soundpack enabled or disabled, however with the mod enabled, the language (Text) on the attack scope TDC screen change to German (Just the TDC), also my recognition manual language (Text) is in German.


This is not a big deal however as soon as i disable the mod it changes back to English.


Just wanted to know if there is a way to change the above back to english but still keep the mod?


Thanks

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi DW
Bit of a compromise for you unfortunately if you want to stay with the mods.

I think once you settle in and understand the differences you will be ok.
If you are not sure what something means then pause the game, press the Windows key, use the Google translator.
Sounds a bit long winded but is not that time consuming.

You might find this useful is a list I knocked up when having a similar problem as you.

LAUFSTRECKE -------------------RUNNING DISTANCE
RICHTUNGSANDERUNG ------OF DIRECTION
GEGNERFAHRT------------------ TARGETS SPEED
LAGENWINKEL---------------------- A.O.B.
ENTFERNUNG --------------------DISTANCE TO TARGET
AUFTREFF-WINKEL -------------IMPINGEMENT ANGLE
GERADLAUF ----------------------STRAIGHT RUNNING
STREUWINKEL -------------------ANGLE
TIEFE --------------------------------DEPTH OF TORPEDO
ZIELRICHTUNG ------------------UPPER – TARGET ANGLE TO LOWER – PERISCOPE BEARING
SHUBWINKEL -------------------GYRO ANGLE
GRAD -------------------------------DEGREE
PEILUNG ---------------------------BEARING
LAGE --------------------------------POSITION
SCHIFFSPEILING ---------------TARGETS BEARING?
GEGNERKURS ------------------TARGETS COURSE
EIGENEN --------------------------OWN???????
LAGENWINKEL ------------------ POSITION ANGLE
Target Bearing or TB (Schiffspeilung, Seitenwinkel, or omega ω) – the angle from the bow of the U-boat to the target (0° being the bow of the U-boat).
Angle on the Bow or AOB (Lagenwinkel or gamma γ) – the angle from the target’s bow that their crew would see you (0° being the bow of the target ship).
Lead Angle (Vorhaltewinkel or beta β) – the angle ahead of the target bearing that the torpedo or U-boat must run to intercept the target (also called the deflection angle).
Intercept Angle (Schneidungswinkel or alpha α) – the angle between the target’s course and the torpedo’s track (also equal to 180° – Track Angle).
Track Angle – the angle at which the torpedo will intercept the target (0° being the bow of the target ship).
Gyro Angle (Schußwinkel) – the angle that the torpedo is programmed to turn once it leaves the U-boat (0° being the bow of the U-boat).
Own Course (Eigenerkurs) – the true direction the U-boat is traveling (0° being north).
Own Speed (U-bootgeschwindigkeit) – the speed of the U-boat in knots.
Target Course (Gegnerkurs) – the true direction the target is traveling (0° being north)
Target Speed (Gegnergeschwindigkeit or Vg) – the speed of the target in knots
Target Range (Entfernung) – the distance to the target in meters.
Torpedo Speed (Torpedogeschwindigkeit or Vt) – the speed of the torpedo in knots.
Firing Range (Schußweite) – the distance the torpedo will travel to hit the target

Peter

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[Delta Wolf]

Hi Peter,

Thanks for the info.



Much appreciated

[zeus]

Hello. I am using the megamod Lsh3 2015 with sh3 comander and when I have done everything and execute sh3 comander you can not hear the voices of the crew when you give tren orders. Do you know What is due?

Thanks

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi zeus
Hello. I am using the megamod Lsh3 2015 with sh3 comander and when I have done everything and execute sh3 comander you can not hear the voices of the crew when you give tren orders. Did you enter the Naval Academy Tutorial only with the main LSH3 mod and the Gui mod = 2 mods only.

Have you setup your gpu as per this tutorial?
Post #7 Changing Nvidia And AMD Radeon GPU Settings > Pictorial > Missing pictures replaced (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2407999&postcount=7)

Are you running Windows 10?
If yes are you using compatibility mode for Windows 7?

Are your running your SH3.exe as an administrator?
Post #6 Running Applications As An Administrator > Pictorial > Missing pictures replaced (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2407998&postcount=6)

Have you checked that you are using the latest drivers?
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[zeus]

I have tried everything and nothing. This problem was also with GWX3.0. If I do not use the sh3comander the voices are heard

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi zeus
What mods have you enabled?
Post #9 JSGME How To Export Your Mod List To A Subsim Post > Pictorial (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2182975&postcount=9)
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[zeus]

I have the full versión, Lh-Hie, Water blue and effects bug. once also activate Gui with full version and do not solve anything
With the megamod gw3.0 I have the same problem

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi Zeus
Both GWX and LSH3-2015 are multi file downloads.
GWX contains a total of 8 components.
LSH3 contains a total of 10 components in the split file downloads.
It only takes one of these files to be corrupted in the download procedure and you are in trouble.
Unlike LSH3 GWX is far more complicated as when you add SH3Commander you also need to add a configuration file, and of course the 4gig application as well.
Setting up these applications needs to be done correctly, GWX installs JSGME, LSH3 install and runs everything for you including the HSIE patch.
The fact that you have no sound in either of these games is strange.

I would suggest that you check the download size of each file here against yours.
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https://s33.postimg.cc/euxazs8pr/GWX_Installation_Files.jpg

Peter

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[Avelium]

Hello firends!

I have wierd fonts issue. Has anyone run into the same problem?
http://i.piccy.info/i9/fde81a81b634d4d0528c0758441fbe38/1532381233/54072/1231169/1_800.jpg (http://piccy.info/view3/12503831/3ee113e029688b80ffc7702d3825673d/1200/)http://i.piccy.info/a3/2018-07-23-21-27/i9-12503831/800x450-r/i.gif (http://i.piccy.info/a3c/2018-07-23-21-27/i9-12503831/800x450-r)

[Maphisto86]

I managed to install the mod no problem on my dekstop for the first installation but then I realized that to play single missions or multiplayer, I need two more installations. I tried using SH3Multi Copy but it gave me an error message in German and failed to copy the game. The process must have got aborted somehow even though I didn't touch my computer. Am I out of luck on that front?

[Anvar1061]

Hello firends!

I have wierd fonts issue. Has anyone run into the same problem?
You need to look what mod changed your data/Menu/Fonts. Maybe it's the Ahnenerbe GUI.

[Avelium]

You need to look what mod changed your data/Menu/Fonts. Maybe it's the Ahnenerbe GUI.
Hmm, never heard about this GUI. Here is my activated mods:
http://i.piccy.info/i9/b0961b7598210932abe6e8c9ec1ce464/1532413372/31299/1231169/1_500.jpg (http://piccy.info/view3/12504099/ed268e95dd147674ddd8a6b76d322a55/)http://i.piccy.info/a3/2018-07-24-06-22/i9-12504099/462x361-r/i.gif (http://i.piccy.info/a3c/2018-07-24-06-22/i9-12504099/462x361-r)

So it's clearly a mod and my system issue. Anyway, problem is solved. I simply copypasted fonts from clear SH3 installation and now everything is ok :)

[Anvar1061]

Hmm, never heard about this GUI.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2410501#post2410501

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi Avelium
Your problem is quite simple.
You have not enabled the LSH3-2015_GUI_WIDESCREEN mod.
LSH3 uses a 16.9 aspect ratio.
Make sure your gpu is setup correctly.
Post #7 Changing Nvidia And AMD Radeon GPU Settings > Pictorial > Missing pictures replaced (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2407999&postcount=7)
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[THEBERBSTER]

Hi M86
The basics behind any multi games is quite simple.
Make a copy of the original installation and give it a name like SH3 Pristine.
Copy and paste the 4gb patch in to it.
Copy and paste Multi SH3 in to it.

You now have a modded game running on the original installation which will use the SH3 saved game folder.
Want to add a new game make a copy of SH3 Pristine and give it a new name.
LSH3-2015 does not need multi SH3 as it uses its own V15 saved game folder.
But for any other SH3 additional game Multi SH3 needs a 3 digit reference for example you could use GWX if you were adding this to play.

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Peter

[U2222]

After eight or so years cast adrift and unable to play SH3, GWX etc I by chance stumbled upon this thread, dug out my old SH3 disc and installed it on Win 10 with LSH3 2015. What joy to be able to play one of my all time favourite games once more. Thanks to everybody who made this possible....I salute you
:Kaleun_Salute:

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi U
Welcome aboard.
Peter

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[Avelium]

Hey guys, can you tell me please what sound file is responsible for crew reaction when enemy ship is hit by torpedo?

[Maphisto86]

Hi M86
The basics behind any multi games is quite simple.
Make a copy of the original installation and give it a name like SH3 Pristine.
Copy and paste the 4gb patch in to it.
Copy and paste Multi SH3 in to it.

You now have a modded game running on the original installation which will use the SH3 saved game folder.
Want to add a new game make a copy of SH3 Pristine and give it a new name.
LSH3-2015 does not need multi SH3 as it uses its own V15 saved game folder.
But for any other SH3 additional game Multi SH3 needs a 3 digit reference for example you could use GWX if you were adding this to play.

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Peter



Yeah but I scrwed up somehow because now Multi Copy SHIII doesn't work anymore. As I said, it must have aborted my initial attempt because when I came back to my computer after a few minutes it displayed an error message and failed to make a full copy. Now when I try to copy the game it does the same thing and fails to make a new copy. :hmmm:

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi M
failed to make a full copy. Now when I try to copy the game it does the same thing and fails to make a new copy Why not try it the way I said.
Each game copy has its own Multi copy which means it will only be used once.
The chances of an error or corruption will be very unlikely.
The most important part is the SH3 install and making a copy of it before it is used.
The installation path for each game played must not contain any spaces.

Peter
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[Niume]

IS there a OLC gui for 1920x1080?

[Anvar1061]

IS there a OLC gui for 1920x1080?
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/images/smilies/Kaleun_Confused.gif
No

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi N
The OLC widescreen mod is the same aspect ratio 16.9 and settings as the default LSH3-2015 Widescreen default Mod.
If you notice in the mods folder there are 2 OLC GUI mods.
4.3 as in the original SH3 game default for original VGA monitor type 1024 x768 display

The d3d9 configuration file shows 1360 x 768 display.

If you look in the V15 saved game main cfg file these are the video settings.
[VIDEO]
Resolution=1920 x 1020 My monitors native display is 1920 x 1080.
FullScreen=Yes
Synchronized=No
DynamicShadows=No
ParticleDensity=100.000000
TextureResolutionHigh=Yes

Peter

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[Maphisto86]

Hi M
Why not try it the way I said.
Each game copy has its Multi copy which means it will only be used once.
The chances of an error or corruption will be very unlikely.
The most important part is the SH3 install and making a copy of it before it is used.
The installation path for each game played must not contain any spaces.

Peter
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I did a fresh install of the mod to create a Singleplayer copy. Afterward, the Multicopy program works, and I can now make a third copy for multiplayer (though I need to improve if I hope to play with any of you folks).

[VONHARRIS]

Good morning to all.
After years of inactivity I decided to fire up SH3 again. Having played GWX for ages I decided to give LSH3 a shot. It was a nice surprise being able to install that easily the LSH3 2015 supermod.
Now to the tricky part
1. I can not change the skin of my VIIB , and the officers icons (I want DAS BOOT icons) either by JSGME nor manually.

2. The same goes with the availability date for the IXB , as it is my favorite Uboot.

3. I can not hear speech in German language , but I can when I turn it in English.


I don't know if I am missing something here.
Thank you in advance for any help.

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi VH
Welcome to LSH3-2015
Post #47 Starting Your Career With A Type IXB U-Boat In August 1939! > Pictorial > Missing pictures replaced (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2410506&postcount=47)

Das Boot 3D Officer Icons (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=3934)

Set the crew language from Options in the main menu.
https://s15.postimg.cc/r9pu7r0zf/SH3_Language_Settings.jpg

Regarding skins I do not see why you should not be able to include a skin of your own choice.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=cat&id=78
Data\Textures\TNormal\tex is where you will find the tga files.
Check where your existing skin is located if you still have GWX as well as LSH3-2015

Check out my signature for more LSH3-2015 information.
Peter
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[VONHARRIS]

Thanks for replying so fast.

Ok with the IXB. It will be done after exiting current game.

Regarding the other issues I have already done (before starting a patrol) what you proposed but no result.

Do the changes apply to a new career as I have one already running?

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi VH

Do the changes apply to a new career as I have one already running? Yes should do.
For example replacing tga files in a current mission should not be a problem.

In regards to the German crew language this might just be down to how you originally started the game.
For example the stock game and LSH3-2015 both use different save game folders.
On initial installation and making a copy of it and starting the game changing the crew language and going to the Naval Academy will create the SH3 save game folder.
If you then start the navigation tutorial you should have German Language.
You know at this point that any language problem is not down to the original installation.

If you then install LSH3-2015 in the other copy and enable the main mod and default widescreen mod you should start the game from the SH3.exe
Change the language in Options and enter the Naval Academy
This will create your V15 save game folder.
You should also have German language.

Post #9 Options > Why You Must Now Start The Naval Academy By Using The SH3.exe > Pictorial > Missing pictures replaced (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2408001&postcount=9)


Once the remeinder of the mods are enabled the game should always be started from SH3Commander.
Peter
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[VONHARRIS]

Thanks once again.
Many new things to know in LSH3.

I will try tomorrow.

[VONHARRIS]

LSH3 v 2015
Something is wrong here
Shouldn't be there a list of available Ubooten to choose , to the left of the blue area?
No IIA or VIIB or even IXB which I already have.

http://i64.tinypic.com/25fkhdu.jpg

Is it a sign of corrupted installation?

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi VH
It depends on the date start in SH3Commander.


The date selected must be replicated in the Eprobungstelle first test mission.
Post #11 SH3Commander > Making Changes > New Career > Launching LSH3 > Pictorial > Missing pictures replaced (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2408003&postcount=11)
See pictures 3 U-boats and 8 year showing must be the same as in SH3Commander.
No changes should be made to your boat before starting the test mission.
You can make changes in Options for game play settings.

When you enter the office click on the map.
Peter

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[VONHARRIS]

Here I am again with one more question.

Why can't I resupply from Gelting supply ship , although it is renamed to U-..... Gelting?
When I click "Continue mission" I don't get any torpedoes or fuel.

See picture below

http://i64.tinypic.com/2n7mt6v.jpg


Is there a problem with the campaign files as it is suggested in H.sie's documents from 20 Feb 2012?

I can not verify that now as I am in the middle of the patrol.
Thank you for putting up with me.

UPDATE
This is copied and pasted from the Campaign_SCR.mis file

[Unit 913] ----> Only one entry
Name=U-Marinehilfsschiff "Gelting"
Class=NavalBase
Type=407
Origin=German
Side=2
Commander=0
CargoExt=-1
CargoInt=-1
CfgDate=19380101
DeleteOnLastWaypoint=true
DockedShip=false
GameEntryDate=19410105
GameEntryTime=0
GameExitDate=19440101
GameExitTime=0
EvolveFromEntryDate=false
Long=-1849295.000000
Lat=3375731.000000
Height=-17.000000
Heading=0.000000
Speed=0.000000
CrewRating=3
DelayMin=0
ReportPosMin=-1
ReportPosProbability=100
RandStartRadius=0.000000
NextWP=0

Any ideas?

Comparing with the Thalia resupply ship , I get two entries Unit 940 - Unit 941

[Unit 940]
Name=Motorschiff "Thalia"
Class=KSS
Type=102
Origin=German
Side=2
Commander=0
CargoExt=12
CargoInt=0
CfgDate=19380101
DeleteOnLastWaypoint=true
DockedShip=true
GameEntryDate=19400201
GameEntryTime=0
GameExitDate=19411229
GameExitTime=0
EvolveFromEntryDate=false
Long=-752200.000000
Lat=4384793.000000
Height=0.000000
Heading=315.420013
Speed=0.000000
CrewRating=3
DelayMin=0
ReportPosMin=-1
ReportPosProbability=100
RandStartRadius=0.000000
NextWP=0

[Unit 941]
Name=U-Motorschiff "Thalia"
Class=NavalBase
Type=407
Origin=German
Side=2
Commander=0
CargoExt=-1
CargoInt=-1
CfgDate=19380101
DeleteOnLastWaypoint=true
DockedShip=false
GameEntryDate=19400201
GameEntryTime=0
GameExitDate=19411229
GameExitTime=0
EvolveFromEntryDate=false
Long=-752276.000000
Lat=4384795.000000
Height=-17.000000
Heading=315.420013
Speed=0.000000
CrewRating=3
DelayMin=0
ReportPosMin=-1
ReportPosProbability=100
RandStartRadius=0.000000
NextWP=0

UPDATE No2

No resupply was possible at Thalia either. It is very annoying.
Requesting assistance please.


UPDATE No3

I have to cross the English channel to return to port. If I make it...….
Thank you

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi VH
Your unit 913 entry is the same as mine.
Can you explain what you do and where do you position your boat.
I have never had any problems with any re-supply whether in port or in the open sea with the game.
When you end the patrol exit from the game.
When you load the new saved game and enter the office click on the map to start your new patrol.
Your re-supply should be automatically done.

There are no patrol orders so you can do what you want.

Picture shows re-supplying in Vigo.
https://s15.postimg.cc/7blysmtgr/3_Dock_at_Vigo.png

Peter
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[VONHARRIS]

Good morning Peter.
Thanks for replying.

I am trying to resupply as stated in H.sie's manual for patch ver V16B1
Copied and pasted : (check bold and underlined text)

12. U-Tanker Mod (by Stiebler and h.sie)
Everyone complains that, when you dock at a U-tanker in mid-ocean, you lose all your
current renown/tonnage for medal purposes, you get a full refuelling, full repairs, full torpedo
load-out and you lose the patrol grid which BdU ordered. And then you start again from the
tanker a month after you docked! (unless using SH3Patrol or SH3Commander). No longer!
Now you 'pseudo-dock' at the U-tanker. When you are close enough, you press ESCAPE,
then 'Exit Patrol', just as if you were planning to dock. However... when you are asked
'Continue mission' or 'Dock at U-463' (for example), you click on 'Continue Mission'!!!
*Now* you get 1-4 air torpedoes (loaded only into the first 4 slots of the fore internal
reserve - so make sure there is space enough!), you retain the patrol grid details, you
receive some repairs to your hull-integrity (but not to equipment) and you receive a fuel
upgrade, of up to 30% of the full capacity. Unlike conventional docking at a base, pseudodocking
is only possible if there is no 'heavy fog' and windspeed must be 10 m/s or less. After
having (pseudo-)docked at an U-Tanker, you can (pseudo-)dock again after 2 weeks. Also,
you can only pseudo-dock at U-tankers, not at surface tankers (e.g. Brake), nor at land bases.
You can still choose to dock in the old way, if you wish. If you want this mod to also work
with surface tankers, these must be renamed e.g. from "Brake" into "U-Brake" in the
campaign files.

Is there a different procedure to do so in LSH3?
I have checked the option Utanker fix (LSH) as you can see below

http://i68.tinypic.com/14mw185.png

Any ideas?

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi VH
I have not come upon this issue to date so cannot comment on your findings.
AFAIK grid patrol areas are only supposed to be active from your home port not from refitting at sea.
I have never continued the mission only docked so that is something I need to try at some point in the future.

Peter
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[VONHARRIS]

Hello Peter.

Just for letting you know , I was able to do so when playing GWX so I assumed it could be done here.
My programming knowledge doesn't allow me to dig any deeper , only by trial and error.

Lets hope we will be able to solve this.

[Hebe Vollmaus]

...
I have never had any problems with any re-supply whether in port or in the open sea with the game.
...


The reason may be you have HSIE UTanker BugFix installed on LSH3.

I have to say Thank You THEBERBSTER for youre tirelessly Help for Others.

Greetings.

[VONHARRIS]

The reason may be you have HSIE UTanker BugFix installed on LSH3.

I have to say Thank You THEBERBSTER for youre tirelessly Help for Others.

Greetings.

That's what I just thought. I unticked the option and I shall see what happens.

Thanks Herr Vollmaus

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi HV
Thank you for your very kind words. I know how frustrating it is when you cannot fix things and get your game working.

These are the special default settings in HSIE by the LSH3 team and are active whether or not the HSIE is enabled in JSGME.
This application only needs to be enabled in JSGME if you want to add new patches to your game.
https://s15.postimg.cc/9v13wq3ff/1_HSIE_Default_settings.jpg

These are my settings which up the difficulty level.
https://s15.postimg.cc/rl2shyrcr/2_New_HSIE_settings_patrol_2.jpg

Peter

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[VONHARRIS]

The reason may be you have HSIE UTanker BugFix installed on LSH3.

I have to say Thank You THEBERBSTER for youre tirelessly Help for Others.

Greetings.

Well , unticking the U-tanker fix didn't do the job.
Still searching.

[Hebe Vollmaus]

Well , unticking the U-tanker fix didn't do the job.
Still searching.

HSIE UTanker BugFix is a BugFix of LSH3v15, which corrects an type error in en/de_menu.txt. This Typo may prevent docking at an U-Tanker.
Please read Post#3 of this thread.

HSIE UTanker Fix (this one can be ticked/unticked in Optionselector, and is not a BugFix since this Functionality is not integrated in the original SHIII) needs an Text on position 151= in en/de_menu.txt which is exactly called "Dock at: " (NOT: "DOCK AT:") for the en-version, and "Anlegen in: " (NOT: "ANLEGEN in ") for the de-version. So the first part "Dock at: " comes from the en/de_menu.txt and the second part from the Campaigne-files "U-...".
So if these Entrys are not correctly typed, HSIE UTanker Fix can not work as intended.

Greetings.

[VONHARRIS]

HSIE UTanker BugFix is a BugFix of LSH3v15, which corrects an type error in en/de_menu.txt. This Typo may prevent docking at an U-Tanker.
Please read Post#3 of this thread.

HSIE UTanker Fix (this one can be ticked/unticked in Optionselector, and is not a BugFix since this Functionality is not integrated in the original SHIII) needs an Text on position 151= in en/de_menu.txt which is exactly called "Dock at: " (NOT: "DOCK AT:") for the en-version, and "Anlegen in: " (NOT: "ANLEGEN in ") for the de-version. So the first part "Dock at: " comes from the en/de_menu.txt and the second part from the Campaigne-files "U-...".
So if these Entrys are not correctly typed, HSIE UTanker Fix can not work as intended.

Greetings.

Thank you for this piece of advice.
I will try that and let you know about the result. :Kaleun_Cheers:


YES IT WORKED

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

Thank you Hebe and Peter for helping me.

[THEBERBSTER]

Thomsen's Sound Pack V3.2cg Adapted for LSH3-2015
This simple adaption by removing the en-menu text file will make it compatible when using the LSH3-2015_GUI_WIDESCREEN mod and place your U-Boat in the correct Dock when using test missions.
MediaFire download here.
Thomsen's Sound Pack V3.2cg Adapted for LSH3-2015 (http://www.mediafire.com/file/6ykon5fwb70vuar/Thomsen%27s_Sound_Pack_V3.2cg_Adapted_for_LSH3-2015.zip/file)

Open the Zip file.
Copy and paste the folder you see to your JSGME MODS folder.
Place last in the Enabled Mods.
Enable and wait for the mod to load as it will take a bit of time so be patient.
Accept Yes to over ride other mods.

Acknowledgements to:
crookedtool for bringing this to my attention.
Phillip Thomsen for making this possible in the first places.

Peter
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[JamesF0790]

Hey, just installed this and it looks gorgeous but... I have a tiny problem that I'm not sure is even a problem. The drag down charts are all in german, and I'm not sure if that's part of the mod or if that's because I somehow messed up the installation and accidentally picked the wrong language.

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi James
Welcome to LSH3-2015.
No it is not a mistake, the LSH3 modders native language is German with limited English hence lack of translations.
Check out the LSH3-2015 Tutorials in my signature below.

Peter
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[Silent_Kebab]

Honeslty this mega-mod great but Is it possible the change Battleship Lowa's Main Turret and Skin?. She looks like British Battleship more than USA battleship.

[THEBERBSTER]

A Warm Welcome To The Subsim Community > Silent Kebab
Subsim <> Make A Donation <> See The Benefits <> Support The Community (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2027002&postcount=1)
SH3 – 4 - 5 Tutorials > downloads > Other Useful Information > See Links in My Signature Below



http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/smartdark/menupop.gifCannot help you, sorry

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[blackswan40]

RUM Convoy HX-72 LSH (Single Player Mission)

Link to Mission Download http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=5386

https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/72ff/t1qm6kztk0tq4sf4g.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/view/t1qm6kztk0tq4sf/RUM_Convoy_HX-72_LSH2015_1.png/file)

Documents Enclosed in Mission Folder

Btw if you put it in your Multiplayer Missions folder and clicked on Multiplayer
in the Mission Editor and saved it and played it as a Multiplayer Mission you would see the Authentic Ship Names in Detailed Results after you have Finished the Mission

[Lanzfeld]

Is there a downloadable manual for LSH?

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi Lanzfield
Not for the English 2015 version.
You can use the previous version up to a point as some information is relevant.
Peter

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[1akula1]

I can't get this to work with the Uplay version of SH3. I've made the folder named to SH3LSH15 and it's located in G:\Ubisoft\SH3LSH15

On running the LSH15 installer it tells me "No valid SH3.EXE found!"

I've followed every tutorial I can find but haven't had any luck.

Hi!

I'm having the exact same problem when installing LSH3 2015 on Uplay version.

"No valid SH3.exe found!"

So far I've reinstalled the game more than 3 times (in various paths eg. C:/games/SH3 ...), along with registry clearing, ran as admin in compatibility for Win 7, unchecked read only options etc... Tried all I could find in various tutorials online. I also couldn't get any unofficial patch versions running some time ago.

After snooping around in a file I found it strange in SH3.exe Certificate details it says it was last signed by Ubisoft on July 12th 2016. Maybe LSH 2015 installer is set to recognize older version of SH3.exe? Shooting blanks here since I've tried everything to get this thing running.

[Aktungbby]

1akula1!:Kaleun_Salute:

[1akula1]

It seems I've found a solution. I somewhat doubt its entirely legal since It includes switching some files including sh3.exe file. For this reason I won't link the files. If its legal let me know and I'll link it.

For the reference: Found it within minutes by googling this issue in German language.

Good luck to all who encounter this problem in future. :Kaleun_Salute:

[THEBERBSTER]

A Warm Welcome To The Subsim Community > 1akula1
Subsim <> Make A Donation <> See The Benefits <> Support The Community (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2027002&postcount=1)
SH3 – 4 - 5 Tutorials > downloads > Other Useful Information > See Links in My Signature Below



How does this tutorial installation compare to how you tried to install your game before you used your fix?

Post #5 Installing LSH3-2015 > JSGME > Pictorial > Missing pictures replaced (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2407997&postcount=5)

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[1akula1]

A Warm Welcome To The Subsim Community > 1akula1
Subsim <> Make A Donation <> See The Benefits <> Support The Community (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2027002&postcount=1)
SH3 – 4 - 5 Tutorials > downloads > Other Useful Information > See Links in My Signature Below



How does this tutorial installation compare to how you tried to install your game before you used your fix?

Post #5 Installing LSH3-2015 > JSGME > Pictorial > Missing pictures replaced (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2407997&postcount=5)

https://i.postimg.cc/hvk4PRK0/lsh3_support_download_banner.gif

Well its completely accurate and great tutorial overall. From what I read, this error I had only occurs on Uplay version of sh3.exe. So in picture 6, instead of "This is valid game version" notification I got "No valid sh3.exe found!" message once i selected my shIII instalation directory. If I had used any other version of Silent Hunter 3 it would have gone super smoothly with your tutorials which are superbly detailed!. :D I just wish this .exe editing stuff wasn't such legal gray area.

First impressions on mod itself: This mod seems a bit on the easier side compared to GWX. I bagged 10k tons of Polish freighters on 2. september 1939 in Kattegart!! Is this historically plausible?

Kind regards! :Kaleun_Salute:

Matt

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi 1a1
There are several ways you can make the game more difficult.
Making changes to the HSIE will certainly up your game difficulty level.
There is a very good manual which shows you what all the changes do and mean.

Check this out

Post #15 Making Further HSIE Changes? > (Option Only) > Compatible Mod > Pictorial (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2408007&postcount=15)

Making changes to SH3C
https://s14.postimg.cc/vynzc461t/7_Game_play_settings.jpg

Game play settings
https://s14.postimg.cc/pardpj9ox/image.png


Changing to the OLC GUI widescreen version will make ship identification more difficult.


Peter

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[1akula1]

Thank you! After playing with some setting it's all better now! :Kaleun_Salute:

I love how planes hunt you relentlessly when you get close to Britain! Can't even get close to Scapa Flow in my Type II. :haha:

[1akula1]

Hi! After a few more evening playing I found this thing that is bugging me... :hmmm:

Is it normal that there are still small British convoys found in Kategaat months after Norway and Denmark capitulate? Doesn't really seem accurate for them to be there since 3. September 1939 in the first place.

Are there any settings that reduce enemy ship appearance frequency?

:Kaleun_Salute:

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi 1a1
Cannot comment on the Scandinavian side of the game as I am always down around the French coast and the Med as there are rich pickings there.

Are there any settings that reduce enemy ship appearance frequency? You might need to contact the LSH3 team for this one?

Peter

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[bigrig658]

So not to change a 2015 lsh thread but what happened to the lsh v17 that was to come out I cant find a thing on it

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi br
V17 is currently test mode LSH3-2018 and although I have received numerous expected release dates and done some testing I have not heard anything from the team in the past few months.
It looks like this is heading for 2019 now.
Peter

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[Fifi]

Hi there,

Is there a way to disable the ship id text in all periscope/uzo views?
(already realistic difficulty except external view)

http://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2018/43/6/1540649513-sh3img-27-10-2018-15-43.jpg

Also when a torpedo is launched, the torp icon is right in center periscope optic...a way to disable this?

Thanks for any tip :salute:

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi Fifi
Can you post your mod list please?
Post #9 JSGME How To Export Your Mod List To A Subsim Post > Pictorial (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2182975&postcount=9)
Peter
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[Fifi]

Hi Peter, here you go :salute:

Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157
[C:\SH3-LSHIII\MODS]

_LSH3-2015___FULLVERSION
_LSH3-2015_GUI_OLC_WIDESCREEN
_LSH3-2015__BunkerStart
_LSH3-2015__NoFatigue-NoSleepCrew
_LSH3-2015_ATM_BlueWater
_LSH3-2015_SLS_SpecialEffects
LSH Svastika flag own u-boat and all german ships
_LSH3-2015__HistoricalMessages
_LSH3-2015___Patch_HSIE-V16B1

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi Fifi
I have replicated your mod list and tested and I do not see at this stage that there should be any problems by removing what you are requesting.

To make the necessary changes > Go to data\Roster folder.

Make a backup your Roster Folder by making a copy of it and paste it away from your game.

Picture 1 > Open English CFG file
Test made on Troop Transport Type 103
https://i.postimg.cc/3rtdh5n4/1-Troop-Transport.jpg

Picture 2 > Type 103 shows Troop Transport removed
https://i.postimg.cc/sXXC98Sq/3-Removed.jpg

Picture 3 > Not changed in the Roster file.
https://i.postimg.cc/yYPqtsPt/4.jpg

Picture 4 > Transport Troopship identifier no longer shows in the periscope view.
https://i.postimg.cc/Fz4qCBJh/5.jpg

Picture 5 > Highlighted are the important ones to remove and also others from Aircraft can also be removed.
https://i.postimg.cc/fTX7RRFq/6.jpg


Peter

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[Fifi]

It’s perfect :Kaleun_Cheers:

Thanks again Peter for your dedication to help people :Kaleun_Applaud:

[Fifi]

Did you know the ARB Wide Screen Gui is working very well with LSHIII?
Very nice :up:

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi Fifi
Yes I had previously downloaded them all but I have not tested the latest version and patch.
Ahnenerbe's is a bit easier to understand for those who are not PC savvy and is an easier install.
I will get around sometime to trying it out and possibly a tutorial to go with it.
Peter

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[Fifi]

I tried to play LSHIII with stock wide gui, but as i like to find speed target with U-jagd, there is no way.
That’s why i tried ARB Gui wich i’m Familiar with.
I play always without any map contacts on nav map, so...
And OLC Gui has a U-jagd, but no stadimeter...would be nice to have a mix between both!

But question: is there a way to get a U-Jagd chrono in LSHIII stock wide gui?
Maybe a mod or something else?

[ArnoldR]

I tried to play LSHIII with stock wide gui, but as i like to find speed target with U-jagd, there is no way.
That’s why i tried ARB Gui wich i’m Familiar with.
I play always without any map contacts on nav map, so...
And OLC Gui has a U-jagd, but no stadimeter...would be nice to have a mix between both!

But question: is there a way to get a U-Jagd chrono in LSHIII stock wide gui?
Maybe a mod or something else?

What is a U-Jagd chrono????

[Fifi]

What is a U-Jagd chrono????

Spécial chrono with ships length to calculate speed.
You can see one in the OLC Gui.

https://goo.gl/images/G8cPzX

[Anvar1061]

But question: is there a way to get a U-Jagd chrono in LSHIII stock wide gui?
Maybe a mod or something else?
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/images/smilies/Kaleun_Wink.gif
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=4221

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi Anvar
Thank you, I think that is what Fifi is looking for providing it is compatible with LSH3-2015.
Peter

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[THEBERBSTER]

Hi Fifi
I have just been watching wolfpack345 ARB tutorial on YouTube which I have to say is a very impressive mod.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sxtY_CrOc4


In relation to LSH3-2015 the HSIE application is built into the mega mod with an additional option JSGME HSIE optional MOD to enable additional options?
Does this affect the ARB mod and also Tycho's patch?

I would be interested to know how you did your installation and any changes needed.

Did you put the Tycho patch in JSGME or directly into the main game folder?

Apert from the SH3.exe in the main game folder there is also a SH3.exe in the HSIE application found in the MODS folder, does that also need to be patched?


Peter
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[Kelly621]

Peter,
Like Fifi I am using ARB WideGui and Tycho's patch with LSH 2015 quite sucessfully. Tycho's readme, included with his patch, will clearly answer the questions you have above. Additionally, Tycho has some addition code you can easily add to his patch that enhance using LNG1's SH3Log program for reporting claims of ships sunk adding a little more realism. Getting ready to try it with LSH since it works well so far with NYGM.


Kelly621

[Fifi]

Hi Peter,
Just as Kelly said, i followed the ARB instructions to the letter.
Once your SH3.exe patched with Tycho, you can past it again in LSH3 2015 Patch HSIE V16B1 and activate it in JSGME :up:

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi Guys
Thanks for the additional info.
Peter

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[Fifi]

Just to let you know Peter, ARB Wide Gui is working good with NYGM too :yep:
But i found The Prody’s ARB adaptation for NYGM on his download page, and used it.

[ivanov.ruslan]

Small add-on for LSH3-2015_GUI_OLC_WIDESCREEN https://dox.abv.bg/download?id=b0082af1bc (https://dox.abv.bg/download?id=b0082af1bc)
I used the tga.files from "OBSperi-sh4 look" and "peri-sh4 look" created by
Makman94 for OLC GUi 1.27 The original files can be found in Maiks arhive,folder Makman94

If someone likes to use them
JSGME ready

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi ir
Thank you.
Peter

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[ivanov.ruslan]

Thank you Peter!


Removed crosshair from the binocular :
Data\menu\menu.ini
[G27 I14]
Name=Viewport
Type=1030
ItemID=0x27000001
ParentID=0x27000000
Pos=;136,668,752,568
Color=0xFFFFFF00
Materials=1
Display=2
Mat 0=data/menu/gui/layout/bkgr.tga
Crop 0=0,0,4,4
MatFlags=0x1
TexFmt=0x9


For WS OLC Gui and the others

[ivanov.ruslan]

Show WP firing solution icon for Enhanced Olc Gui WS LSH
https://dox.abv.bg/download?id=92c33a9e6b

I used Show WP Firing Solution Icon (V1.15) for ACM reloaded H.sie edition created by H.sie

Some pics
https://i.postimg.cc/DJRxyh24/sh3-2018-11-09-08-19-43-54.jpg (https://postimg.cc/DJRxyh24)


https://i.postimg.cc/q6njNFRb/sh3-2018-11-09-08-19-46-64.jpg (https://postimg.cc/q6njNFRb)

Jsgme ready

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi ir
I have added links to your last 2 posts in my Tutorials.
Thank you for you helping the LSH3 community. :Kaleun_Applaud:

Peter

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[dmagnusson]

Hi!

What is the password for the addon?
/
Thx

[ivanov.ruslan]

Nice touch, Blackswan40, http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2569974&postcount=1153 :up:
A real challenge for the kaleun,s skills ... and the destroyers

[SteamSub]

It seems I've found a solution. I somewhat doubt its entirely legal since It includes switching some files including sh3.exe file. For this reason I won't link the files. If its legal let me know and I'll link it.

For the reference: Found it within minutes by googling this issue in German language.

Good luck to all who encounter this problem in future. :Kaleun_Salute:

UBISOFT sale and got Silent Hunter III and may be others in this boat when trying to install the mod
"No valid SH3.exe found"

https://forums.ubi.com/archive/index.php/t-535610.html

THEIR issue was STARFORCE (Disk version)
but worked for "No valid SH3.exe found" in UBISOFT digial download
--Skip step 1
--go to step 2,
--ignore steps 3-4
--Apply step 5 and copy the files overwriting the originals (which you just backed up, no doubt)


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Originally posted by Kentubi1983: (in UBISOFT forum)
I see that a lot of people need the solution, so I post it here.

1. Completely remove SH3, and Starforce:
http://www.onlinesecurity-on.com/protect.phtml?c=55
(execute the application in rar archive sfcdrvrem.rar)

Go to the buttom of the page and you find the download to remove Starforce.

2. search for
Silent Hunter 3 v1.4b [ENGLISH] No-DVD/Fixed EXE
on ************* and download it. Its a zip-file (rld-sh14.rar) containing the following files:
SH3.EXE, MISSIONENGINE.DLL, SIMDATA.DLL, UTILS.DLL & STATEMACHINE.DLL

3. Install SH3 and remove the disc from the drive after installation, make sure the game does NOT run after installation.

4. Patch to 1.4b (execute application silent_hunter_3_dvd_1.4b_emea) and make sure the game doesn't start after patching.

5. Extract the contents of the zip-file into SH3's install directory and let it overwrite the files it needs to overwrite.

6. At this point you should be able to play the game.
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YES, at this point you should be able to install the mod with sh3.exe being properly identified.


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EDIT
FYI JUST noticed this
SHIII_1.4b DiscScratchProtector Utility By Maik
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2298459&postcount=1
(Removes Starforce Protection) Unpack and copy the files into your installation folder.

https://www.mediafire.com/file/9z1bfmpu52z88vn/SH3_1.4b+Power+Pack.7z

It appears to have the files needed in the SHIII_1.4b DiscScratchProtector Utility folder of the .7z file


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Edit (years later)
I had to re-discover this and the mediafire.com files worked to allow re-install of th 2015 mod version.
Copy contents of SHIII_1.4b DiscScratchProtector Utility folder to your SilentHunterIII directory

Odd, the mod 2020 and 2022 editions did not have this problem

[propbeanie]

SteamSub, what directory (folder) do you have SH3 installed in?

[SteamSub]

SteamSub, what directory (folder) do you have SH3 installed in?

D:/games/Ubisoft_Game_Launcher/games/Silent_Hunter_3/
(Mod installer files placed in here but had to navigate to it from top of the tree each install attempt no matter which directroy it was in).

NOTE I had to add "_" between "Ubisoft Game Launcher" and "Silent Hunter 3" to fill in for spaces as the installer mentioned spaces between words as an error point as well.

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Edit
I have not tested but I just noticed " SHIII_1.4b DiscScratchProtector Utility By Maik," which may also have the needed files to get rid of the "No valid SH3.exe found, " details at the end of my previous post.

Edit (years later) Yes " SHIII_1.4b DiscScratchProtector Utility By Maik," does work, copy contents into SH3 install folder, mine was SilenthunterIII.

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi SS
You are quite correct an easy mistake that is often made.
You cannot have spaces in your path with SH3.
Peter

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[Master Bates]

howdy, I haven't touched any silent hunter since sh5 first came out...

just curious with the widescreen mods...can we get 1920x1080 (or there-a-bouts) resolution ? or what is the maximum compatible with this mod / sh3 ?

thanks

[Tonga]

Welcome aboard, Master Bates!


The widescreen versions of the GUIs in LSH3 are based on a 1360x768 resolution. However this doesn't hinder you from playing in 1920x1080 for example. Actually I never used any resolution higher than that, but I'd expect it to work as well as long as you stick to an aspect ration of 16:9 for the widescreen resolution.

[J0313]

Master Bates huh. Nice name.

[THEBERBSTER]

A Warm Welcome To The Subsim Community > Master Bates
That conjures up a few memories.

Subsim <> Make A Donation <> See The Benefits <> Support The Community (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2027002&postcount=1)
SH3 – 4 - 5 Tutorials > Downloads > Other Useful Information > See Links in My Signature Below

[SteamSub]

Off to sail on my first mission. Halted as had some fun trying to set gamma and add the blue water fix in order to see whose on deck. it was as dark as men's deeds out there.

>>after fiddling and restarting the game<<
Holy cow there is a harbor with all kinds of ships out there docked ??
What a view!!!

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi SS

Holy cow there is a harbor with all kinds of ships out there docked ?? What a view!!!
I see they let you take the blindfold off then!
Purely for security reasons you understand.

Peter

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[Aktungbby]

Master Bates!:Kaleun_Salute:

[VoidsX]

I read somewhere that there is a new version in the works, any news about it?

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi V
I have had no communication from the LSH3 team since May.
Peter

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[CaptBones]

Hello folks...had a major issue with video card failure and corrupted Windows 7 OS. New card installed and Windows 7 re-installed, which wiped everything clean off the C: drive (yes, all my important "stuff" was backed up and has been recovered). BUT...starting off on a new career in LSH3 V15 I noticed something odd about the camera behavior.

Problem: On the bridge I turn to look at something and then use the mouse wheel to switch to binoculars...OK. Then I roll the wheel back and resume "looking around". I see something else that I want a closer look at and roll the mouse wheel...and I'm looking at whatever I had been zoomed in on before, not at the second thing that I wanted to view closer. That's not right...IIRC the binocular view was always "slaved" to the "normal" view on the bridge. Now, I can only change the direction of binocular view when I'm in the binocular view; it does not follow the camera in "normal" bridge view. Anybody got an idea what is causing this...what might have changed the camera behavior between the two views?

Question: Are WB's Warning Orders and Mid-Patrol Radio Orders (non-GWX) compatible with SH3 CDR in LSH3 V15? I seem to recall that I was using those SH3 CDR MODs before in LSH3...but I'm not sure of that and would rather not "experiment" and break something if I can avoid it.

Thanks, in advance, for any help and I hope everyone has a very Happy New Year (all year).
:Kaleun_Cheers:

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi CB
A Happy New year to you.
Your problem is not one I have come across before.
Please post your mod list
Post #9 JSGME How To Export Your Mod List To A Subsim Post > Pictorial (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2182975&postcount=9)

The new sound files you want to install.
First check the files they are going to change and take copies of them before making any changes.
It is unlikely you will break the game by making these changes and you will have a backup anyway.
Peter

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[jimmyjam25]

Has anyone found any easter eggs? Any lost city of Atlantis to explore?

[hauangua]

Has anyone found any easter eggs? Any lost city of Atlantis to explore?

Atlantis never seen,but I have seen the aliens at the tenth beer!

[Kickbum]

Hi SS
You are quite correct an easy mistake that is often made.
You cannot have spaces in your path with SH3.
Peter

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I know I'm missing something obvious to everyone else.. but how do I add an '_' to the whole file path in windows 10? I seem to only have the chance to change the SH 3 folder. (I'm installed via steam btw).

Looking forward to trying out this amazing mega mod!

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi K
You should be able to add anything to a path as long as there are no spaces.
You can have C:\SilentHunter3 but not C:\Silent Hunter3.

Post #45 Steam Conversion Installation Instructions For LSH3-2015 > By ValoWay > New Instructions. (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2410504&postcount=45)

STEAM And SH3 Problem Sorting By Propbeanie (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2516649&postcount=8)

Peter
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[Kickbum]

Thanks for all of your work mate - that worked

[Nicrolyte]

so Windows 10 dose a few things like making one check that box in file property's from anything downloaded off the internet to unblock it. which I've known about for as long as ive been using win 10. and ive been play'n a few of the mods from Subsim here (SH5) and they are great considering [Thank you all Very Much] and I have loved the feature on SH3 Grey Wolves where it took care of the steam issue for me.. But am i to understand the entire Steam Install or Steam Version Issue which i had read was some kind of *.dll or something complex which is why I had been following the sometimes complex instructions to the letter for using a special file or this or that... It is all stemming from this protected Files feature. Which I am not subject to anyways since all my Steam games are installed to D: separate HD than Win 10 os because the Solid State Drive that the OS is on is only 128Gb and the second drive is 1Tb so Everything that isn't OS critical I have obviously Diverted off of the C Drive. So am I correct in my assessment here???? since not only are my games not going to the same Programfiles Steam\ common bla bla... the folder exists as steam is there but as i said Everything goes to D: a different Drive entirely. so all I need to to is Rename the Silent Hunter 3 to "SilentHunter3" ? right?

[THEBERBSTER]

A Warm Welcome To The Subsim Community > Nicrolyte
SH3 – 4 - 5 Tutorials > Downloads > Other Useful Information > See Links in My Signature Below

probeanie is the King of STEAM so if you do not get a reply here send him a PM with your problem.

[propbeanie]

Ah-ha! This is why my ears were itching!... either that, or my ear hair needs trimming again... TMI! :har:

Steam itself can be installed in any folder, including Program File type folders. It's the game itself that cannot, and has to be in a separate "Library" folder that is NOT in a protected folder. SH3 & SH4 use the same basic engine, written during Windows XP days. JSGME was also written during the Windows XP days. UAC (User Access Control) was introduced with Vista, and has been with us ever since, in one form or another. Its purpose was to help "protect" the OS and important files, UAC (and others of its ilk) from user "intervention", shall we say? Therefore, if you make edits to certain files in a protected folder, Windows will "see" the edits, and roll them back. This is why you don't install the old game in a protected folder.

In your case, D:\AnyFolder\Steam works because you are not in a protected folder. However, that does NOT preclude following mod install instructions, such as "remove spaces from the path" such as making "Silent Hunter 3" into "SilentHunter3", or just "SH3", because the install routine cannot handle "spaces" in its command line, so you always follow install instructions, but you don't have to worry as much about the Steam install. Just pay attention to any warnings about it...

As for having to "update" the SH3.exe file itself, Steam has the "latest" SH3.exe file already. So you are at v1.4b (1.4.0.1), and you don't have to mess with those StarFarce strippers, or executable updaters. Getting SH3Commander and the add-ons going can be a bother though. I just went to try SH3 Commander again (hadn't updated things lately), using the GWX config, and forgot to change the SH3 install folder, and ended up in LSH instead... so those take the "default" folder from the Windows registry. Be careful there. I can start LSH fine through SH3C, but not the desktop short-cut... :hmmm: - further investigation is required... Steam doesn't stand still, and follows Windows, but SH3 can't... :salute:

[Nicrolyte]

Thank you, this not only simplify's things for me. It also gives me a grasp of the Underpinning for these instructions which i understand. Thank you.

[Aktungbby]

Nicrolyte!:Kaleun_Salute:

[propbeanie]

You are more than welcome Nicrolyte. Re-reading my reply above, it almost looks like I was nipping Aktungbby's scotch stash (you'd better go check, mister!), or else I accidentally deleted most of a line... this might make a bit more sense:
... UAC (User Access Control) was introduced with Vista, and has been with us ever since, in one form or another. Its purpose was to help "protect" the OS and important files, from user "intervention", shall we say?... :salute:
I just deleted what was probably originally a snide remark directed in Microsoft's or Ubisoft's direction(s)... :roll:

Disclaimer: Any and all information gleaned from any propbeanie post may or may not be helpful, and may or may not be accurate. Small mushroom clouds may occasionally be seen over central Indiana, USA - no need for alarm, usually...

[Lord_Kane]

Is this still under development or has the dev team vanished into the murky depths?

[Aktungbby]

Lord_Kane!:Kaleun_Salute: AFTER A SEVEN YEAR HIATUS!

[ericlea]

Is this still under development or has the dev team vanished into the murky depths?




Still under development !


:Kaleun_Salute:

https://www.designmodproject.de/en/forum/lsh3-living-silent-hunter-iii/1327997-edition-2018-vorschau?start=90#1447738




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[Lord_Kane]

Lord_Kane!:Kaleun_Salute: AFTER A SEVEN YEAR HIATUS!


I am a terrible lurker, I rarely tend to post


Still under development !


:Kaleun_Salute:

https://www.designmodproject.de/en/forum/lsh3-living-silent-hunter-iii/1327997-edition-2018-vorschau?start=90#1447738




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Good to hear, shame I cant read german.

[THEBERBSTER]

Lord_Kane welcome back to Subsim.

[Lord_Kane]

Lord_Kane welcome back to Subsim.


Thank you, also your guides are handy to have.

[steevo45]

I have tried to install LSH3 for steam according to the instructions found on Berbster and other locations of using another location and naming the folder SilentHunter3 with no spaces. However, when I try to start the download to this location I immediately get the message 'unable to locate packed archive'.
Any suggestions as to a possible solution/what I'm missing?
If I've overlooked something repeated before many times I apologize!
Thanks in advance

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi steevo
When you complete the STEAM conversion to your new location make sure your SH3.exe is set as an administrator.
Do not download in to your "SilentHunter3" folder as this will be your main game folder.
You should be able to download LSH3-2015 to any folder of your choosing I would suggest a new folder., let's call it for instance "LS3 Download"

This folder is only the download folder for the LSH3-2015 zip file.
When downloaded go to properties and make sure it is not showing "read only" ticked.
When you open the zip file and select "Extract" it will want to extract to the "LSH3 Download" folder which is what you want.
You will now see all the related files for the game.
Clicking on the application you should be able to browse to where your game folder is which for you is "SilentHunter3" it is at this point it should show a valid SH3.exe.
If you still have a problem you can check this out by starting the game SH3.exe.
If the game loads to the menu exit to the desktop and you know you have a working game.
If it does not then your STEAM conversion is at fault.
Check this out:
How To Move STEAM From The Program Files (x86) Directory To A New Folder By propbeanie > STEAM User Information (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2532454&postcount=10)

Post #7 Steam Conversion SH4 Installation Instructions > STEAM user Information (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2297825&postcount=7)

Peter

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[steevo45]

I am grateful for the lengths you have gone in trying to explain all this but am a bit lost! Is 'steam conversion'something I have to do before following the original instructions? I can't quite follow the steps necessary here. Do I access the exe file within steam and do what you suggested?
Thanks

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi steevo

Is 'steam conversion'something I have to do before following the original instructions?

Yes unfortunately LSH3-2015 is not compatible with STEAM.

Check this out:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/15210/discussions/0/364043054115162040/


Peter

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[steevo45]

Thanks,
Not giving up on this just yet. You say you can download LHS to a separate place before extracting to the new separate place but that seems to be the problem as it won't do that, but needs to find 'extracted package'. If you have instructions on how to make the folder change within steam first that would help and give me a fighting chance of seeing this through maybe!If all fails will just have to re-purchase the DVD!
Cheers

[THEBERBSTER]

Steevo
Acccording to the Steam Forum it worked for these 2 guys.

Question
does anybody know how to install the living silent hunter 2015 mod onto the steam version of silent hunter 3? I got an error message saying that the version is installed 'in a wrong place'. seems that the lsh modders does not support the steam version. is that right ? is there a known work around ?

Reply
This is how i did it...
Go to your steam game library folder (../steam/steamapps/common/), and rename the sh3 folder to something with no spaces, e.g. Silent Hunter 3 -> SilentHunter3. Then install LSH3, it will install fine. After you installed LSH, you can safely rename your sh3 folder back to its original name. LSH3 will continue to work fine.


Comment after following the instructions.
yes! I had not only to rename the folder into something without spaces but to move the silenthunter3 folder to another place because the path also must not contain spaces. After that the LSH3 installed just fine and I could rename the folder and had it moved back to its original place in the steam subfolders.

Peter

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[propbeanie]

I've got it running on a Steam install also, easy-peasy (sort of), though I do not recall the details completely. You cannot have the game installed under the Program Files (x86) folder though, so if your Steam Library is under the Steam install (the default), you'll have to move that. In other words, Steam will default to "C:\Program Files (x86) \Steam", and the Library and SH3 will then be "C:\Program Files (x86) \Steam \SteamApps \common \Silent Hunter 3\". I moved my Steam Library (Steam stays where it is, just move the Library) into "C:\Games\", so that I now have "C:\Games \Steam \common \Silent Hunter 3\". After that, then change that folder name to SilentHunter3, and do the LSH install, pointing it at the new Library folder of SH3. Another thing about the Steam game is that it is the "latest" or most recent version of SH3 v1.4b of the executable file (v1.4.1.1??). If you need more help with it, let me know. I've had to put a new hard drive in the laptop I'm on here, and I'll have to re-install my whole Steam outfit, and the games... sigh... Anyway, if you do, start a new thread and we'll leave a trail for others to follow (hopefully, not down to the pea patch)... :salute:

[steevo45]

Thank you both for your patience for a real novice at this!
I think I understand now that I have to go into steam and from settings go to the steam library folder and create new pathway (add a new Library Folder) as you've both explained such a C/Games..... Is that a new folder just for SH3 or for all the games in the library? After doing that and changing to SilentHunter3 (no spaces) I can point the installer to it and it will download.
I hope I'm finally right on this and have not left anything out!
Many thanks to you both again.

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi pb
Good precise advice and information as always. :Kaleun_Applaud:

You are the STEAM king and I know nothing about it to be a be able to give any help on this when it comes up on the forum. :Kaleun_Salute:


Peter

[propbeanie]

Thank you both for your patience for a real novice at this!
I think I understand now that I have to go into steam and from settings go to the steam library folder and create new pathway (add a new Library Folder) as you've both explained such a C/Games..... Is that a new folder just for SH3 or for all the games in the library? After doing that and changing to SilentHunter3 (no spaces) I can point the installer to it and it will download.
I hope I'm finally right on this and have not left anything out!
Many thanks to you both again.
If you have multiple "Primary" partitions and / or hard drives (~NOT~ a hidden backup partition on a laptop), you can use the Steam Library to create a new install location for any game you want. Most other games that conform to the Windows UAC interface (Windows Vista onward) should be fine in the Program Files directories. However, the Silent Hunter 3 & 4 games are older games, written for earlier versions of Windows, and they cannot be under the Program Files folders if you want to mod, so those are the only ones you have to move. If you only have a "C:\" drive in your computer, like my laptop, then you'll have to do the manual move, as they document on the Steam Support post linked to by THEBERBSTER. In which case, all of your games will have to make the move at the same time, since you are only allowed one Library folder per drive. I don't know why they only allow one Library per drive, but there it is... Moving the games by hand takes a while for things to copy. Probably about as long as it takes to install them all... :hmmm: - however, you don't lose your configurations with the move (supposedly). :salute:


Hi pb
Good precise advice and information as always. :Kaleun_Applaud:

You are the STEAM king and I know nothing about it to be a be able to give any help on this when it comes up on the forum. :Kaleun_Salute:


Peter

I really appreciate that THEBERBSTER! Steam really isn't that much more different that the disk version, other than you have to jump through different hoops, and sometimes start the game through the Steam interface. There are certain of the "commander" type interfaces that don't seem to take well, most likely due to the Steam "security". I'm shooting about 50% trying to use them, and trying to figure out why I got the LSH commander seemingly working, but not the GWX. Commander runs in both, it's just that in GWX, Steam seems to put things back the way it wants, not the way I want... :hmmm: - might have more later. :salute:

[steevo45]

Continued thanks for your advice,
Haven't given up just yet but a little nervous of doing something wrong and screwing things up! I think I have to cut the whole steam folder from program files and transplant to C/Games and then try to create another folder within steam for that destination. I just need to know the precise steps involved so as not to hit a brick wall.
Cheers

[propbeanie]

That's what THEBERBSTER linked to on the previous page.

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?p_faqid=231


About halfway down is the Steam method for doing it by hand if you only have one hard drive or partition. If you have a 2nd Windows hard drive or partition (NOT a system backup partition), then you can use the Steam app on your computer - not the online stuff - "Start - All Programs - Steam - Steam", and log into it (of course, it goes online... :roll: ). Once logged-in, get to the "Settings" dialog, either by "View" or the "Steam" menu choices. In the left pane of that window, click on "Downloads", then on the "Steam Library Folders" button up towards the top under "Current Libraries". That pops up another little dialog, and on it, you can click on "Add Library Folder" in the lower left corner. This will also open its own little dialog window, for the fourth one now (I may have lost count). Drill to where you want your folder, click on the "New Folder..." button, and - wonder of wonders - it will open another dialog window for you to type your folder name, and then click "OK". I think you have to click on "Select" on the fourth window now, to select that Library folder to use for installing... but you might be able to find it buried (about as deeply as this) somewhere in the install menus... You do have to re-install the game to use that new folder though. When I did the move-by-hand on my laptop, I removed most of the games that were in it prior to moving, so it wouldn't take as long, but it still took like four hours to do it... Read that Steam thread, and then read it again. Get it in your head about how you will proceed before you go to do the move, which ever way you do it. :salute:

[steevo45]

Hi yet again!
I moved the entire steam location to program files to C/Games as you said but in trying to create another steam library folder it seems it will not let me cos as you mentioned you can only have 1 library folder per drive. It will not let me delete the C/program files steam folder either to replace it with the C/Games one I want to create. I am now trying to move the whole steam install over to the D drive instead and then create a steam library folder for that drive.
Let's see if that works although as it's a recovery drive it might not/will not be big enough.

[propbeanie]

Don't use the recovery drive, it will not be compatible for a program of any sort to start in. Describe in as much detail as you can, what you've done thus far please. :salute:

[steevo45]

Hi,
Basically done the following
1. Copied and pasted steam from C/program files to C/Games
2. Uninstalled most games from steam as you suggested to reduce transfer time before doing above.
3. Went into steam (via desktop icon) and then....
4. Settings-downloads-New Library Folders-add library folder. I then went to C/Games/Steam and clicked select but it tells 'Selected drive already has a steam folder'
If I click on New Folder it says 'Choose Directory Name' but at this point I don't know what the next step would be....sorry!

Thanks for your continued patience in trying to help me in my fumbling efforts to do this!
Steve

[hauangua]

Hi,
Basically done the following
1. Copied and pasted steam from C/program files to C/Games
2. Uninstalled most games from steam as you suggested to reduce transfer time before doing above.
3. Went into steam (via desktop icon) and then....
4. Settings-downloads-New Library Folders-add library folder. I then went to C/Games/Steam and clicked select but it tells 'Selected drive already has a steam folder'
If I click on New Folder it says 'Choose Directory Name' but at this point I don't know what the next step would be....sorry!

Thanks for your continued patience in trying to help me in my fumbling efforts to do this!
Steve

1) Exit the Steam client application.
Browse to the Steam installation folder for the Steam installation you would like to move (C:\Program Files\Steam by default).
2) Delete all of the files and folders except the SteamApps & Userdata folders and Steam.exe
3) Cut and paste the whole Steam folder to the new location, for example: D:\Games\Steam\
4) Launch Steam and log into your account.
Steam will briefly updated then you will be logged into your account. For installed games, verify your game cache files and you will be ready to play.
IMPORTANT this step :
2) Delete all of the files and folders except the SteamApps & Userdata folders and Steam.exe
Maybe you not delete some file before

[steevo45]

Hi,
Thanks for advice.
If I have understood correctly I would delete everything after program files,meaning deleting everything lower than the main steam folder except steam apps folder and user data (the other folders and all the many little files as well). Not sure which one is the steam.exe. Is it the one that says 'Application/Steam Client Bootstrapper?

If I have got this right I will proceed, pasting the whole steam folder to a new location (C/Games in my case as D is for backup). Then I can click on the exe and login as normal.

After all this I can point the LSH installer to the new location and it should work.

Sorry to repeat all this back to you but it has to be crystal clear as otherwise I will just get confused again!

Many thanks
Steve

[hauangua]

Hi,
Thanks for advice.
If I have understood correctly I would delete everything after program files,meaning deleting everything lower than the main steam folder except steam apps folder and user data (the other folders and all the many little files as well). Not sure which one is the steam.exe. Is it the one that says 'Application/Steam Client Bootstrapper?

If I have got this right I will proceed, pasting the whole steam folder to a new location (C/Games in my case as D is for backup). Then I can click on the exe and login as normal.

After all this I can point the LSH installer to the new location and it should work.

Sorry to repeat all this back to you but it has to be crystal clear as otherwise I will just get confused again!

Many thanks
Steve

Steam Client Bootstrappe yesss

[steevo45]

Just 1 final question (I think!) Do you think it will work if I make the new steam location C/Games?
I can't use the D Drive as you suggest (it's only for system back up).
If so I'll cross my fingers and give it a go.....
Cheers
Steve

[hauangua]

Just 1 final question (I think!) Do you think it will work if I make the new steam location C/Games?
I can't use the D Drive as you suggest (it's only for system back up).
If so I'll cross my fingers and give it a go.....
Cheers
Steve

I have Steam in C:Game and work good

[steevo45]

Hi Again,
I finally carried out your instructions exactly as you said in the previous email.
I now have my steam installation in Game/Steam and not in Program Files.
The steam Library Folder in settings now reads C:/Games/Steam
However, when I point the installer at the location C/Games/Steam......SilentHunter3 I still get the same message as before
'unable to locate extracted package'!!
Seems I'm still doing something wrong.
Please help!
Thanks

[propbeanie]

It's "sounds" more like it is not able to find the install package, not the game. Where are you trying to run the LSH install from?

[steevo45]

Hi,
I have been trying ti install from the original download link from the first page of this thread and following the links till I get to that 'choose a pathway to install'. I have been using the 'divided into 9 separate files' option starting with the first starter-split.exe.
Cheers

[propbeanie]

Hi,
I have been trying ti install from the original download link from the first page of this thread and following the links till I get to that 'choose a pathway to install'. I have been using the 'divided into 9 separate files' option starting with the first starter-split.exe.
Cheers
Have you followed the instructions in the "LSH3-EDITION-2015-INSTALLATION_EN.pdf (http://www.lsh3.com/dl/v15/LSH3-EDITION-2015-INSTALLATION_EN.pdf)"? Are the nine files named like shown in that pdf file? Are they all in the same folder? :salute:

[steevo45]

Hi,
This time something did happen. All the files are now downloaded in the download folder so I imagine it is just a case of clicking on each one separately and hopefully it will work this time!!

[steevo45]

Ooops! Spoke too soon. I have 9 starter files in download but won't extract or something like that but have LSH jgsmecommander, startcommander, hsie option selector, jgsme and the LSH3 Start exe files along with a manual and tools folder all inside a LHS3 2015 start Silent Hunter 3 Folder on desktop.
Steam going through Silent Hunter 3 update process too!!
All bewildering but it seems no progress and I feel I've walked into quicksand now!!
Maybe time to throw in the towel!!?

[propbeanie]

You should have eight files, named "LSH3-Edition-2015-SPLIT.exe.#", with the "#" representing the numbers 1 through 8. Though there is "exe" in their names, they are not executable. There is also a "LSH3-EDITION-2015-STARTER-SPLIT.exe". All nine files have to be in the same folder. The "#" files are not run by you, the user. You run the "LSH3-EDITION-2015-STARTER-SPLIT.exe" file, which then steps through the files in turn, and does the work for you. :salute:

[steevo45]

I was going to send you 2 screenshots to show you where I'm at but don't know how to attach here so can't let you know much more. Can't seem to make any further progress in unzipping relevant files into a folder. Confused. Tried but just a big mess. Thanks for help anyway!

[steevo45]

Just to say that I finally got it successfully installed using the full undivided download so I want to thanks all 3 of you for your time and patience in getting me through to the end (Propbeanie, Hauangua and Berbster).
The fact that the graphics break down a minute into starting the game is another story! Back to the drawing board!
But, anyway, I really appreciate it.
Steve

[hauangua]

Just to say that I finally got it successfully installed using the full undivided download so I want to thanks all 3 of you for your time and patience in getting me through to the end (Propbeanie, Hauangua and Berbster).
The fact that the graphics break down a minute into starting the game is another story! Back to the drawing board!
But, anyway, I really appreciate it.
Steve
Glad you solved Steve
:salute:

[propbeanie]

I'm glad you got it going with the all-in-one install, but I'm sorry steevo45, I posted my LSH 2015 re-install in the wrong thread... a really bad case of oldmanitis I guess. Confusion as to whom I'm talking with, sort of like my mom... :har: - Anyway, it should have been here, but instead, it's here:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2589076#post2589076

[steevo45]

Thanks,
I will definitely making any more posts after this one to that thread.
As I mentioned, the game is correctly installed, loads and begins but the screen has the 2 infamous black bands either side and then freezes/goes crazy after about 10 seconds, and that's it, have to escape to desktop.
Looked at the LHS installation guide and tried to follow advice but doesn't seem to correspond to what I see on the screen in terms of driver changes required etc.
Nvidia Geforce drivers up to date I think and messed around with resolution but makes no difference. Strange as up till about 6 months ago had no problems running GWX, did a driver update and from then on all these problems began.
Even seems to affect SH5 wos too.
Maybe a system restore to a year ago would work?
Cheers
Steve (suffering oldmanitis too!)

[hauangua]

Thanks,
I will definitely making any more posts after this one to that thread.
As I mentioned, the game is correctly installed, loads and begins but the screen has the 2 infamous black bands either side and then freezes/goes crazy after about 10 seconds, and that's it, have to escape to desktop.
Looked at the LHS installation guide and tried to follow advice but doesn't seem to correspond to what I see on the screen in terms of driver changes required etc.
Nvidia Geforce drivers up to date I think and messed around with resolution but makes no difference. Strange as up till about 6 months ago had no problems running GWX, did a driver update and from then on all these problems began.
Even seems to affect SH5 wos too.
Maybe a system restore to a year ago would work?
Cheers
Steve (suffering oldmanitis too!)

Maybe a problem of screen resolution?
Which your res. Screen?
Have activated other gui Mod?

[steevo45]

Hi, my screen setting are 1366x768 and I haven't downloaded any gui mod.
Drivers up to date. Went into SH3 exe and choose Windows 8 compatibility mode too.

[hauangua]

Hi, my screen setting are 1366x768 and I haven't downloaded any gui mod.
Drivers up to date. Went into SH3 exe and choose Windows 8 compatibility mode too.

Hmm me too 1366x768 and all work good... Can you post a screenshot ?

[steevo45]

Ooops, not sure how to post a screenshot to this post (oldmanitis) but it's the same black side lines either side as shown in the LSH instructions pdf.
Just that their instructions there to overcome bear no relation to what I have on my PC in terms of the pathway to follow to solve it.
Maybe if I could just get a full screen the problem would be solved....

[steevo45]

Hi,
I loaded the wide screen mod and so I thought that would make a difference and seemed to be good for a few minutes before the graphics stopped working again. Changed the exe to windows 8 compatibility but no good. Comp specs I think should be OK, quite old but surely enough for modded SH3, I think?

Microsoft Windows 8.1 Single Language (64-bit)
Processor
Intel® Core™ i7-4500U CPU @ 1.80GHz
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M

See a problem here? Any other advice?

[propbeanie]

SH3 should be set to Win7 compatibility?? Did you install the DirectX v9.0c that came with the game? :salute:

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi steevo
Check this out:
Post #70 Problem Solving Check List (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2555584&postcount=70)

Peter
https://i.postimg.cc/FRp9tFrW/lsh3-dev.gif

[steevo45]

Thank you both yet again.
I have directx version 11 according to the diagnostic. Does it have to be version 9.0c?
I tried to go into the Nvidia control panel to select aspect ration in the display section but it seems on my control panel I have 3D settings only...
Maybe I should try to reinstall the whole game and mod all over again?

[propbeanie]

Yes you need DirectX v9.0c installed. It has certain files in its Library that the game needs. Microsoft will not let it overwrite your DirectX v11, but it will add the necessary files in. THEBERBSTER has a link to the MS site for it in his ... TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFO ... (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2297818#post2297818) thread. Look below his section header "Download, Post Links & Information For SH4". Don't worry about the "SH4" naming. DirectX v9.0c applies to all of the Silent Hunter games... :salute:

[steevo45]

OK, thank you, I will install the directx 9. It asks we when downloaded where to install. Do I point it directly to the steam SH3 folder?

[steevo45]

I finally got U72 out of Danzig harbour and functioning. All the different stations and screens perform normal except when I go into the sub interior when all sorts of psychedelic crazy flashing stuff starts happening and then everything freezes/melts. So I just click back to bridge, map, external etc views and all is OK again!!
Directx9c was installed.

[propbeanie]

You'll have to wait for THEBERBSTER to confirm, but I think LSH applies the 4gig patch (LAA) during the install, and I'm not familiar with what you describe getting in the interior of a sub. Do all of the subs do that, or only a particular one?

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi Steevo
Can you post your mod list please?
Post #9 JSGME How To Export Your Mod List To A Subsim Post > Pictorial (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2182975&postcount=9)
Peter

https://i.postimg.cc/FRp9tFrW/lsh3-dev.gif

[steevo45]

Hi Berbster
Here are the activated JGME mods as you requested.

Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157
[C:\Games\Steam\SteamApps\common\SilentHunter3\MODS]

_LSH3-2015___FULLVERSION
_LSH3-2015___Patch_HSIE-V16B1
_LSH3-2015__ExtendedChallenge
_LSH3-2015__HistoricalMessages
_LSH3-2015_GUI__WIDESCREEN

In the HSIE patch I have all the options activated.

Referring to Probeanie's question, strange, SH5 wos is playable but again the sub interior is not right. Everything is kind of fizzy/sparkly and not even but no strange fireworks and things disappearing like in LSH!!
...And in SH4 everything works fine (apart from occasional CTD)
Regards

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi steevo
All looks good in the mod list.
Strange that SH3 and 5 have a problem but 4 does not.
Have you tried 3 and 5 in stock mode un-modded?
If yes were you still having the same problems?
Are all 3 games STEAM downloads?

Peter
https://i.postimg.cc/FRp9tFrW/lsh3-dev.gif

[steevo45]

Hi Berbster,
Thanks, good point. Haven't tried SH3 and SH5 unmodded for years and only the SH3 is a steam download which leads me to think that the problem is not through steam. Maybe my old laptop, as I've had it since end of 2012....

I suppose LSH can still be played without using the sub interior, just like the old SH2!

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi steevo
I am interested to hear you reply whether SH3 with LSH3-2015 installed but un-modded if you are still getting the internal problem or not?
Peter
https://i.postimg.cc/FRp9tFrW/lsh3-dev.gif

[steevo45]

Hi Berbster,
I just tried the unmodded version and had exactly the same problems when in the sub interior.
This weirdness started about a year ago with GWX as well. I remember just after an Nvidia graphic driver update. Is there a way of reverting back to an earlier graphics driver, 2 years back for example. It may be the solution!!
Cheers
Steve

[steevo45]

Hi Again,
Just rolled back the Nvidia driver back to 2017 version but no difference, the same problem as always!