Returning to SH3

[CaptainFunk]

HI All

I realise that this must be an all to common question but after an extensive search I still need some veteran advice.

I'm currently back playing SH5 - TWOS and really enjoying it . It has certainly come a long way way from the awful botched release (thanks to dedicated community Modders) however I still have fond, fond memories of SH3. Again thanks to the mod community, SH3 has advanced considerable since I the last time I played it and therein lies my questions...........

..... I plan to install a fresh patched, Starforce free version with Gwx v3. In addition I was planning on using this list (from Wolfpack vid - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fswWrpUGN_I) as a mod soup.

1) I think some of the mods below are already updated (MEP) so will be installing the new version. However have a missed anything important?
2)Any further recommendations? I have a good high spec PC and like realism / fun (90% ish)
3)Does this order look ok?

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M.E.P v4.2
M.E.P v4.2 - VisualSensors for GWX3
Moon_light_mod
Optional - FSF for MEP v4.2
Optional - ShipVanishingHull for MEP v4.2
OLC's Modified Searchlight Beams for GWX3
LifeBoats&Debris_v4
Hitman U-505 Compass Graphics v1.0
Ricks_GWX_Rec_Man_Final
Rubini´s Underwater dust&plancton v1
Sh3_volumetric_clouds&fog_V2.2
Sobers_3D_waves
WB's Renown Replacement
Waterstream+Exhaust Combi V2.3 for GWX3
Torpedo_HAHD_1024_GWX
Torpedo damage Final ver2.0
b25_Louder_Diesels
Flakmonkey's Twisty Periscope for Type VII
Foam
GWX - Captain America's Officer Icons
New Uboat Guns 1.2
Radio England
Radio Deutschland
Rapt0r's Uniforms V2.0 [Grey]
Rapt0r's Uniforms V2.0 [Grey - All Leather] Patch
Rbs1_SH4_Effects_GWX_30_71
compass_on_all_navmaptools
SHIV U-Boat Missions-Flaggen für SHIII
FM_NewInterior_V2.1
Hardcoded V16B1 and add on
Ahnenerbe WideGui 1920 x 1080 Final
Radiomsg grid map V2.1

Any pointers / advice welcome .

PS. I am fairly comfortable with the installation thanks to the great guides here.

[Sailor Steve]

I can't help with that particular setup, because mine is completely different. I would offer one warning, though. If you simply install all those mods and start playing you're almost sure to be back here in no time asking what's wrong.

Or, as I put it in my own "Starting Over" thread...
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2274223&postcount=17

[CaptainFunk]

Thanks Steve.

I agree 100%. I always load MODS in Step by Step - many years of modding Flight sims and various other games / Night spent pulling hair out taught me that hahah :wah:

[CaptainFunk]

Ok after much downloading and installing / testing I am set up with the following (inc SH3 Commander of course). All working great and I got to say the game still blows away SH5 especially with this config! Only thing left to do is locate a download for raptors uniforms (I cant find a working one anywhere!)

Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157
[D:\Ubisoft\SilentHunterIII\MODS]

GWX - No Medals on Crew
GWX - Enhanced Damage Effects
ManosEnvironmentPro v5 with GREEN Water
Sh3_volumetric_clouds&fog_V2.2
Sobers 3D Wave
FM_NewInterior v2.1D
OLC's Modified Searchlight Beams for GWX3
Ahnenerbe WideGui 1920 x 1080 Final
KB's Diesel Sound Mod
Torpedo damage Final ver2.0
M.E.P v5- VisualSensors for GWX3
Optional - FSF for MEP v5 with GREEN Water
Rubini´s Underwater dust&plancton v1
LifeBoats&Debris_v4
Moon_light_mod
Supplement to V16B1 (JSGME)
Radio Deutschland
Radio England

[Sailor Steve]

Find them here (ftp://hartmuthaas.no-ip.org/public/Sharing/SH3COMMUNITYMODS).

Username: Maik
Password: Woelfe

[RushTheBus]

Looks like a very nice, simple, layout. I may very well use this list myself.

[Myxale]

A solid and quite clean little mod-list.
It's easy to go overboard. But after years of playing you get the feel for what you really need in your game.

[RushTheBus]

Agreed. It's all about striking the proper balance. The biggest issue for me is the lack of high resolution support (i have a 1440p panel).

[CaptainFunk]

Thanks Steve - excellent stuff I now have the raptor uniform mod YAY :D

Yes All seems to be running very nicely (touch wood). It is very easy to go overboard (forgive the pun) when loading up mods. This set seems just about right for me personally (thanks Wolfpack for the inspiration).

Well back to SH3 now as I spent the yesterday wandering around U 534 in the UBOAT museum. Ive been a few times but always great to see it. One day Ill get to Chicago. :up:

[CaptainFunk]

Thanks Steve - excellent stuff I now have the raptor uniform mod YAY :D

Yes All seems to be running very nicely (touch wood). It is very easy to go overboard (forgive the pun) when loading up mods. This set seems just about right for me personally (thanks Wolfpack for the inspiration).

Well back to SH3 now as I spent the yesterday wandering around U 534 in the UBOAT museum. Ive been a few times but always great to see it. One day Ill get to Chicago. :up: