Where to start with SH5 [Archive] - SUBSIM Radio Room Forums

WildBlueYonder

03-27-16, 04:30 PM

I am having lots of fun in SH3 GWX, I'm currently sitting on over 400k in 6-7 patrols while using manual TDC, it's been great fun so far learning all of how to intercept a convoy etc.

But as the title says, since it was the ubisoft weekend on steam I bought both IV and V there...well, I figured I'd start form SHV. I downloaded (it shipped as 1.2 version) and immediately looked for mods but was woefully unprepared for the task, which seems very daunting...especially considering how the steam version is unsuited for modding it seems.

So basically I have 2 questions as of now:
1) Do I need to rebuy those 2 games? If so, I heard there was a way to buy the download version (no DVD if possible) from Amazon and support subsim at the same time, any link?

2) Tough question but...sobers or Wolves of Steel? The latter seems MUCH easier to install, but gameplay wise, any idea?

Thanks guys! :) (Happy Easter btw :) )

Sjizzle

03-27-16, 04:42 PM

I am having lots of fun in SH3 GWX, I'm currently sitting on over 400k in 6-7 patrols while using manual TDC, it's been great fun so far learning all of how to intercept a convoy etc.

But as the title says, since it was the ubisoft weekend on steam I bought both IV and V there...well, I figured I'd start form SHV. I downloaded (it shipped as 1.2 version) and immediately looked for mods but was woefully unprepared for the task, which seems very daunting...especially considering how the steam version is unsuited for modding it seems.

So basically I have 2 questions as of now:
1) Do I need to rebuy those 2 games? If so, I heard there was a way to buy the download version (no DVD if possible) from Amazon and support subsim at the same time, any link?

2) Tough question but...sobers or Wolves of Steel? The latter seems MUCH easier to install, but gameplay wise, any idea?

Thanks guys! :) (Happy Easter btw :) )

heya first of all

really bad decision to buy Sh5 from Steam cos TDW's Generic patcher doesn't support steam version of the game there is a fix but i can not guaranty for that one here is the link (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=214687) how to use the tdw's patcher with the steam version of the game.
before install any mods or patch the game with tdw's patcher click on the link in my signature and read there pls
if u don't wanna mess up with tonnes of mods and mods incompatibility i suggest u TWOS.
if u wanna make your own mod list then i suggest u to follow sober mod list and load order link (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=192374)
For my mod list link in signature but my mod list is based on MagUI which one is nothing else then Makman's UI for SH3.
link (http://www.subsim.com/store.html)to buy if from amazon and support subsim

excel4004

03-27-16, 04:57 PM

What a support - wow! :yeah:

WildBlueYonder

03-29-16, 03:58 PM

Well I followed all the steps to the letter, how do I know if the mod is correctly installed? Also, I have a slightly different UI from this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcmFnE1BLIw

Despite having the same mod...damn you steam..

siege00

03-29-16, 04:32 PM

Define 'slightly different'? Which mod / mega mod did you install? TWoS? If so, within TWoS there are a few slight differences in UI that are configurable user options. Also, somethings may change based on updates to the mods.

If you're able to play as expected, it's probably installed correctly.

WildBlueYonder

03-29-16, 04:43 PM

Define 'slightly different'? Which mod / mega mod did you install? TWoS? If so, within TWoS there are a few slight differences in UI that are configurable user options. Also, somethings may change based on updates to the mods.

If you're able to play as expected, it's probably installed correctly.

TWoS. Basically I don't have the recognition manual and other options in the top right, I don't have all the dials for gyroangle, bearing, AoB, and various tools in the bottom left. Also I don't have that type of grid of the map.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcmFnE1BLIw

That video is how it's supposed to look I guess, so that's why I said mine was different.

Getting quite sad because it looks like Steam is one SoB to mod...

siege00

03-29-16, 04:48 PM

TWoS. Basically I don't have the recognition manual and other options in the top right, I don't have all the dials for gyroangle, bearing, AoB, and various tools in the bottom left. Also I don't have that type of grid of the map.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcmFnE1BLIw

That video is how it's supposed to look I guess, so that's why I said mine was different.

Getting quite sad because it looks like Steam is one SoB to mod...

OUCH... um... just to ask... are they on autohide mode? ie. if you mouse over to where they are supposed to be do they show up (for the top right and bottom left controls)?

Did you do anything with the Options File Editor?

WildBlueYonder

03-30-16, 12:18 AM

OUCH... um... just to ask... are they on autohide mode? ie. if you mouse over to where they are supposed to be do they show up (for the top right and bottom left controls)?

Did you do anything with the Options File Editor?

No to both questions, I'm afraid. :/

HW3

03-30-16, 12:35 AM

If you are doing the first mission of the campaign in the Baltic against Poland, you are the first officer, not the captain, so some of the options are not available to you. You will get them when you are given command of your own boat. I know I was confused when it happened to me.

THEBERBSTER

03-30-16, 04:48 AM

Hi HW3
Where you referring to the 'Tutorial'?
Peter

WildBlueYonder

03-30-16, 07:12 AM

Am I supposed to be able to draw waypoints to get my uboat to move? As in click on the uboat and make waypoints for it?

Real navigation is enabled but I have doubts it's working..

Sjizzle

03-30-16, 07:43 AM

Am I supposed to be able to draw waypoints to get my uboat to move? As in click on the uboat and make waypoints for it?

Real navigation is enabled but I have doubts it's working..

to draw your waypoints u need to disable Real Navigation ......

HW3

03-30-16, 09:50 AM

Peter, for me it was the first campaign mission "Coastal Waters". The captain was in the control room. When we docked in Kiel at the end of the patrol, we were met by the flottille commander. The captain was given command of U-122, and I was given command of U-28. Knowing me, I probably did something wrong.

WildBlueYonder

03-30-16, 10:16 AM

to draw your waypoints u need to disable Real Navigation ......

That's the problem Sjizzle. I have real navigation activated in JSGME but i can draw waypoints, means the mod is not activated properly :/

Sjizzle

03-30-16, 10:39 AM

That's the problem Sjizzle. I have real navigation activated in JSGME but i can draw waypoints, means the mod is not activated properly :/

the mod is active that's why u can't draw the way points disable the mod and then u can draw your way points .....

WildBlueYonder

03-30-16, 12:16 PM

the mod is active that's why u can't draw the way points disable the mod and then u can draw your way points .....

Sorry, maybe I'm bad at explaining
The mod is active in JSGME and I can draw waypoints. This isn't supposed to happen

Sjizzle

03-30-16, 12:20 PM

Sorry, maybe I'm bad at explaining
The mod is active in JSGME and I can draw waypoints. This isn't supposed to happen

can u post your mod list pls ?

WildBlueYonder

03-30-16, 12:37 PM

can u post your mod list pls ?

Sure :)
http://imgur.com/a/1JsMH

Sjizzle

03-30-16, 01:56 PM

Sure :)
http://imgur.com/a/1JsMH

that's really strange ....your mod list looks ok.....hmmmm and u can draw way points with RN enabled ?

WildBlueYonder

03-30-16, 02:03 PM

that's really strange ....your mod list looks ok.....hmmmm and u can draw way points with RN enabled ?

Yes and the UI is different than normal TWoS, I think it's steam messing up everything...

Trevally.

03-31-16, 07:36 AM

Sure :)
http://imgur.com/a/1JsMH

Looks like your mods are enabled in the wrong path:hmmm:

Should be:-

steam/blah/blah/sh5/data

:up:

WildBlueYonder

03-31-16, 07:38 AM

Looks like your mods are enabled in the wrong path:hmmm:

Should be:-

steam/blah/blah/sh5/data

:up:

I'm sorry, could you please elaborate more?

Trevally.

03-31-16, 07:41 AM

I'm sorry, could you please elaborate more?

In your image for JSGME - the path end is not in sight.
Check that the last part of that path is "data"

the data folder is where JSGME must extract the mods too

vdr1981

03-31-16, 07:43 AM

...steam/blah/blah/sh5/data...

LoL:haha::up:

WildBlueYonder

03-31-16, 10:08 AM

I changed the folder, now looks like this:

http://imgur.com/DCrXvwL

And it works!! Or so it looks like!

vdr1981

03-31-16, 10:10 AM

I changed the folder, now looks like this:

http://imgur.com/DCrXvwL

And it works!! Or so it looks like!

Looking good...:up:

Bera

03-31-16, 12:03 PM

Sjizzle,

Is there a way to put back in TwOS the old ship and contact report icons, i.e., with colors, "tails", etc, like I used to play when I had version 1.4?

Sorry for asking this, but since I don´t have much spare time to play SH5 like I should (without auto targeting and with real navigation), that´s how I play... :o

EDIT: of course, I´m not asking you to modify it, just if there´s an option somewhere to do it...