War Ace Campaign (WAC) 5.0 2017

[HanSolo78]

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[HanSolo78]

System requirements:

CPU: 3-4GHz CPU –more high frequenzy is better
RAM: 4GB free RAM – more can avoid stuttering
GPU: AMD 7750 and higher or Nvidia GTX660 and higher with 2GB RAM

Recommended: Solid state disk


Installation:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/52pfhz7bnabdocc/WAC5.0_Installation.pdf

[HanSolo78]

Main Mod: WAC5.0

Download:

Part1:http://www.mediafire.com/file/a0u4apg6u8898q5/WarAceCampaign5.0.7z.001

Part2:http://www.mediafire.com/file/ccq7ht00bu74zhl/WarAceCampaign5.0.7z.002

Part3:http://www.mediafire.com/file/ehezdf6axbovri7/WarAceCampaign5.0.7z.003

Part4:http://www.mediafire.com/file/tsknwjkct8uisbd/WarAceCampaign5.0.7z.004


Patch:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/x8hihgpemcztmav/WarAceCampaign_5.0_Patch_5.2.7z/file


Campaigns:

Mediterranean:http://www.mediafire.com/file/ermcefaer7tf409/WAC5.2_Campaign_Mediterranean.7z/file

Multiplayer: http://www.mediafire.com/file/rghrk91hn7ato3j/WAC5.2_Multiplayer_Campaign.7z/file

[HanSolo78]

Widescreen 1920x1080:

Manos Wide GUI: http://www.mediafire.com/file/5yp2ylidd3ul941/WAC5.01_WideScreenGUI_-_1366x768_Manos.7z

Ahnenerbe Wide GUI:http://www.mediafire.com/file/3x2rt5pv4vr9bfm/WAC5.2_WideScreensGUI_1920x1080_Ahnenerbe.7z/file

Mediterranean WS loading pictures:https://www.mediafire.com/folder/9b5n7030842vo/WarAceCampaign_5.0


Addons:

Type II, VII & IX Full Interior:https://www.mediafire.com/file/jlrdsd6c6js4z1d/WAC5.0%20Full_Interior.7z

Subpens Ambient Light:http://www.mediafire.com/file/wt6qnzhhfwackqs/WAC5.0_Subpens_Ambient_Light.7z

Harbour Winter:http://www.mediafire.com/file/84t18v6tc9mcazi/WAC5.0_Harbour_Winter.7z

Christmas Harbour:http://www.mediafire.com/file/h4f226d9412m26o/WAC5.0_Harbour_Christmas.7z

Harbour Late War:http://www.mediafire.com/file/h4kb87b7wt443i6/WAC5.0_Harbour_Late_War.7z


U-Boat skins:
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/1kxlfk6icu6rj/U-boat_Skins


SH3 Commander:
https://www.mediafire.com/file/kjq8mhkctpklail/WAC5.0%20Commander_light.7z


H.sie Patch Supplement:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/dq6s3zvc4aao7ya/WAC5.2_H.sie_Supplement_to_V16B1.7z/file


All WAC5.0 related files:
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/9b5n7030842vo/WarAceCampaign_5.0

[Phantom11]

Go! :yeah:

[von faust]

Downloading.....thanks !!!!!! :Kaleun_Salute:

[ryoga_77]

Downloading.....thank you for your work.:Kaleun_Salute:

[Lisu]

Thank you for your work. :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[torpille]

THX downloading.:Kaleun_Cheers:

[HanSolo78]

Hopefully you can sink some merchants or warships! :Kaleun_Salute:

[Progrocker]

Silent Hunter version 1.4b installed, mod succesfully too via JSGME, but still cant run it.

"Can not initialize 3D engine" message

[von faust]

Silent Hunter version 1.4b installed, mod succesfully too via JSGME, but still cant run it.

"Can not initialize 3D engine" message

Use compatibility mode of sh3.exe

[Progrocker]

I am using it, set to Win 7 compatibility (which i have), tried some other settings and its still the same.

[propbeanie]

Did you install the DirectX9c with the game?

[Progrocker]

Did you install the DirectX9c with the game?

No. You mean during installation of vanilla Silent Hunter?

[propbeanie]

No. You mean during installation of vanilla Silent Hunter?

yes. Also, if you've got win10, the video driver may have gotten wonked by Windows Update.

[Progrocker]

yes. Also, if you've got win10, the video driver may have gotten wonked by Windows Update.

I am using Win 7.

Interesting is, that i have 1920x1200 basic setting on my monitor and on 1920x1080 the game is working without problems.

[ericlea]

Thank you Hans !

Vielen Dank !!!

I will see wac 5.0 tomorow after sleep ^^

[almg]

Superbe travail.
Sehr guter Job, Glückwünsche!

:Kaleun_Applaud:

[Darthlucky]

If I were to give someone access to my team viewer account, could someone assist me with the downloading of this mod? I have GWX installed, but I've had issues trying to get other mods installed and working. Thank you all.

[sublynx]

Congratulations! I can only imagine how much work and energy this has required.

[Anvar1061]

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[Wolfpack345]

Awesome!!! Downloading now! :Kaleun_Wink::Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[Anvar1061]

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[álvaro]

@HanSolo78

Thank you very much to chare your AMAZING WORK. WONDERFUL !!!!!!!!
:Kaleun_Thumbs_Up::Kaleun_Applaud::Kaleun_Wink::Ka leun_Cheers:

[nik112]

Hi Hans and thanks for this masterpiece
I want to ask you about my specs if its ok or i need to upgrade

Cpu i5 2.7 GHZ , GPU NVIDIA GT740 RAM 32 GB , SSD Disk

Cheers:Kaleun_Applaud::Kaleun_Cheers:

[HanSolo78]

@Anvar1061

1024*768?
That is not Manos GUI.

@Nik112

Is that 2,7 GHz CPU max. frequenzy?
Or does or have a higher turbo?
GPU shouldbe enough for standard resolution.
But best is to test everything!

[gap]

Wunderbar Herr Kaleun :yeah:

[ozzysoldier]

well the game starts with no problems i can even go in to the HQ but if i want to start my 1st mission it loads to about 90% and it is cashing

vanilla game + 4GB running unther win 10 but in win 7 mode

[Jimbuna]

Stickied until further notice.

[Doolar]

Sorry but my lack of computer skills are standing in my way. I read the manual and installation instructions but I'm a bit confused on how to get this all running. For example there are other Mod files besides Waracecampaign 001. what do I do with Waracecampaign 002,003 and 004. I'll be back with another question after this one is answered Thanx Jerry CA45

[BUKER]

I did not even expect that such a thing could happen and there will be a continuation!
Many thanks HanSolo78!:rock::rock:
Will have something to do on cold winter evenings ...

[Anvar1061]

Is there a New MaGui Mod ~ U-BOOT_HAHD Edition 1024x768?

[Anvar1061]

@HanSolo78
Please check the route through the Kiel Canal.
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[von faust]

well the game starts with no problems i can even go in to the HQ but if i want to start my 1st mission it loads to about 90% and it is cashing

vanilla game + 4GB running unther win 10 but in win 7 mode

I have similar problem (vanilla game + 4GB running unther win 10 but in win 7 mode) but at the start of SH3, I don't arrive to main menu.
When loading bar is full the game crash :hmmm:

[ozzysoldier]

went to windows xp (service pack2)
collors set at 8bits (256)
screen res 640x 480
dpi scale system advanced
and running in admin mode
only mod loaded is wac5
and it runs for me now

but il i load the atlantic campain its back to crash

[Obltn Strand]

:Kaleun_Cheers:

[Progrocker]

Got to get it work, played first 2 patrols with IIA in 1939. There shouldnt be added Baltic campaign - then its very slow and unstable. Without it it works flawless, i am using only Ahnenerbe GUI mod and V16B1 patchkit. All is working well and the graphics and effects are amazing.

Great work HanSolo78 :Kaleun_Applaud:

[HanSolo78]

@ Anvar1061

I know about it ;)
No new HAHD GUI

@Doolar Semmler

Just open 001 with 7 zip. The other files will autimatically be extracted from 7 zip to the destination you choose.

@ozzysoldier& von faust

You give some undetailed information.
What does 4GB mean?

What I need: Operating system, RAM installed, 4GB patch installed over SH3. exe?

Starting SH3 in Win7 compability mode?

[JuanLiquid]

Thank you for the effort!! I'm really willing to play this game.

Things I noticed using your HSIE patch/Atlantic campaign/Annenerbe Widescreen mod:
- I cannot use the periscope disk (the one is on the top of the screen) to aid me to calculate ships speed. I was used to click on it to show it.
- With manual torpedo settings, I still can see the distance/aob/speed on the notepad - it shouldn't!
- 16 min to load a single misión :/ It's like old spectrum days, I'm going to split the campaign files - that's the one I can solve.

[HanSolo78]

Got to get it work, played first 2 patrols with IIA in 1939. There shouldnt be added Baltic campaign - then its very slow and unstable. Without it it works flawless, i am using only Ahnenerbe GUI mod and V16B1 patchkit. All is working well and the graphics and effects are amazing.


Great work HanSolo78 :Kaleun_Applaud:

Thank you!
You mean stuttering or crashes to desktop?

Big campaign mean many ships and this need much CPU power.
Without Atlantic_Baltic campaign there wont be any historical events.... just stock SH3 traffic ;)
But if that is ok for you :Kaleun_Salute:

[Kendras]

Good to see that you've finally released this supermod ! Thanks for your work !

Though, I would like to know if it deserves to buy a new PC before installing it ! :03:

Could anyone create a video of a pure WAC 5.0 full gameplay ? :)

[HanSolo78]

@Kendras

Unfortunaely I dont think PCs from today are very good for SH3.
Actually the SH3. exe file would need an overhaul.
64 bit support and multi core support would help a lot regarding RAM usage and CPU power.
8 cores and up do not help SH3 in any way... unfortunately :k_confused:

[Fubar2Niner]

@Han

One quick question if you don't mind. Can I install WAC 5.0 using Blitz SH3-Front End ? Is Hsies patch different for WAC? Likewise the 4GB patch? Also I already have Commander installed, how does your commander-light differ, can I use the version that comes with SH3FE?

Sorry yes I realise that's four questions ;) :salute:

Many thanks and best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[ozzysoldier]

It works now but only with wac5
If i load the atlantic campain the game just stops working
Its a fresh install with the 4CB installed over the sh3.exe
But im runnig win xp (sevice pack2) compability mode
With win 7 mode it will stop running on loading a mission

I will try more tomorrow need to sleep and go to work 1st

[HanSolo78]

@Han

One quick question if you don't mind. Can I install WAC 5.0 using Blitz SH3-Front End ? Is Hsies patch different for WAC? Likewise the 4GB patch? Also I already have Commander installed, how does your commander-light differ, can I use the version that comes with SH3FE?

Sorry yes I realise that's four questions ;) :salute:

Many thanks and best regards.

Fubar2Niner

FrontEnd should work I guess.. although Blitz worked in the team, we never tested it with FE. H.si patch should also work with FE & the included 4GB patch.
SH3 Commander light file has to be used from WAC5.0.
FE is not matched to WAC5.0 relating SH3 commander.

[Fubar2Niner]

Thanks for the quick reply mate. Getting things sorted now. I will report back regarding FrontEnd and if it works or not :salute:

Best regards.

Fubar2niner

[HanSolo78]

Added some Mediterranean WS loading pictures.
Have a look into the folder: Widescreen_1920_1080

https://www.mediafire.com/folder/9b5n7030842vo/WarAceCampaign_5.0

[3catcircus]

So - I'm confused in how to use SH3C lite. I've activated in JSGME. What do I do now? I'd this in addition to a normal install of SH3C?

[arnauld]

Wonderful work,Han.:Kaleun_Applaud:
Have made two little mods, so its now possible to "pseudodock" at supplyships
and to increase the timecompression to maximum by using the "*"-button on the numpad.( I have taken this from the CCOM-supermod by rowi58. Many thanks).
Get it here:https://www.mediafire.com/folder/k4yasca0kdgqa/Documents

[Niume]

what does mean pseudodock

[HanSolo78]

Wonderful work,Han.:Kaleun_Applaud:
Have made two little mods, so its now possible to "pseudodock" at supplyships
and to increase the timecompression to maximum by using the "*"-button on the numpad.( I have taken this from the CCOM-supermod by rowi58. Many thanks).
Get it here:https://www.mediafire.com/folder/k4yasca0kdgqa/Documents

Great arnauld! :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

@ all

Just added a new folder to my mediafire page.
There I also will host user mods like the one from arnauld.

[HanSolo78]

So - I'm confused in how to use SH3C lite. I've activated in JSGME. What do I do now? I'd this in addition to a normal install of SH3C?

Well... I think the files should be copied to the SH3 Commander directory :03:

[gap]

what does mean pseudodock

Refitting the boat at sea probably :03:

[Fubar2Niner]

Hi Hans
Just a quick update on my findings so far. SH3 Front End seems to work fine until I try using Hsie V16B1 patch. If I enable the patch I get a CTD on loading. without the patch all is fine. :hmmm:

A question if I may.... In Hsies.pdf he refers to a supplement to his patch. I notice that the supplement that you have provided is different to Hsies and also is labeled "WAC5.0 H.sie Supplement to V16B1_Atlantic_Baltic_Campaign"

Does this mean the supplement is not compatible with the Med campaign ?

SH3C works fine, I use an extra JSGME install for commander alone and am able to swap in and out the necessary files for both GWX and WAC. I find this works well.

Any advice with regard to the Hsie patch would be most welcome. Also is Hsie wolf pack instructions applicable to your new supplement ?

Many thanks and kind regards.

Fubar2Niner

[Niume]

Refitting the boat at sea probably :03:

oh so like in sh 4 you can refit instead of docking?

[gap]

oh so like in sh 4 you can refit instead of docking?

I think so, but let's wait for a clarification by arnauld or by Hans :03:

[ericlea]

h.sie option : U-tanker. you can only pseudo-dock at U-tankers + surface tankers (with arnauld mod)

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.

[Progrocker]

Thank you!
Without Atlantic_Baltic campaign there wont be any historical events.... just stock SH3 traffic ;)
But if that is ok for you :Kaleun_Salute:

Oh, i thought that this campaign is only for Baltic events in september 39 against Polish ships. :hmmm:

So there is whole Atlantic theater too?

[Progrocker]

@HanSolo78: tried it already with Atlantic_Baltic campaign on, but it keeps constantly crashing even during my movement in Wilhelmshaven. Like its overloaded with too many units and ships. Its nearly unplayable and my PC isnt old - with 16 GB RAM etc... :dead:

[3catcircus]

Well... I think the files should be copied to the SH3 Commander directory :03:

So - I'd place it in a MODS folder in SH3 Commander directory and activate via JSGME, rather than activating in MODS folder of SH3 WA5 directory?

[HanSolo78]

@HanSolo78: tried it already with Atlantic_Baltic campaign on, but it keeps constantly crashing even during my movement in Wilhelmshaven. Like its overloaded with too many units and ships. Its nearly unplayable and my PC isnt old - with 16 GB RAM etc... :dead:

What mods are activated?

[hauangua]

Hi HanSolo78
Are there many differences between the campaign files of WAC 4.1 And WAC5 ?

[HanSolo78]

@hauangua
Not many difference. The most important are the generic changes to the random layer. So a variety of ships will appear more than in 4.1.
And... the splitted data. Med campaign deleted from the full campaign.

[hauangua]

@hauangua
Not many difference. The most important are the generic changes to the random layer. So a variety of ships will appear more than in 4.1.
And... the splitted data. Med campaign deleted from the full campaign.

Thanks
:salute:

[Progrocker]

What mods are activated?

These in this order:

HSIE V16B1
WAC 5.0 WidescreenGUI 1920x1080 Ahnenerbe
WAC 5.0 Subpens_Ambient_Light
Pseudodocking for WAC 5.0
WAC 5.0 Campaign_Atlantic_Baltic
WAC 5.0 H.sie Supplement to V16B1_Atlantic_Baltic

I am using Win 7 in Win 7 compatibility mode.

[Anvar1061]

These in this order:

WAC 5.0 WidescreenGUI 1920x1080 Ahnenerbe
WAC 5.0 Subpens_Ambient_Light
Pseudodocking for WAC 5.0
WAC 5.0 Campaign_Atlantic_Baltic
WAC 5.0 H.sie Supplement to V16B1_Atlantic_Baltic

I am using Win 7 in Win 7 compatibility mode.

Pseudodocking для WAC 5.0 changes WAC 5.0 Campaign_Atlantic_Baltic.
So you need to swap.

[Anvar1061]

Manos GUI v3.4 (1024Х768)
http://shmf.larsbundgaard.dk/Smileys/extended/download.gif (http://www.mediafire.com/file/fghp3mw5xht5tdg/Manos+GUI+v3.4+%281024%D0%A5768%29.7z)

[Doolar]

What are the files " WARACECAMPAIGN 5.0 7z 002-004 for ?

[Anvar1061]

What are the files " WARACECAMPAIGN 5.0 7z 002-004 for ?
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/images/smilies/Kaleun_Wink.gif
This is a sequential archive.

[lederhosen]

Magnificent Graphics etc....but, The external camera at sea bug, and any chance of a WAC5 lite? I started a mission spring 1943 from Brest and Brest was being bombed. Even in TC1 the game was a slide show.

danke

[Roger]

These in this order:

HSIE V16B1
WAC 5.0 WidescreenGUI 1920x1080 Ahnenerbe
WAC 5.0 Subpens_Ambient_Light
Pseudodocking for WAC 5.0
WAC 5.0 Campaign_Atlantic_Baltic
WAC 5.0 H.sie Supplement to V16B1_Atlantic_Baltic

I am using Win 7 in Win 7 compatibility mode.


I got CTD when I used win 7. When I changed the compatibility mode to XP Service Pack 3, everything worked properly. I got CTD when the mission was loaded.

Here is my install order:

WarAceCampaign 5.0
WAC5.0 Subpens_Ambient_Light
WAC5.0 Campaign_Atlantic_Baltic
WAC5.0 WideScreensGUI 1920x1080 Ahnenerbe

and HSIE options selector with 4GB patch.

ps. I am using the LSH3 HSIE options selector ;-)

[Kieldk]

Having black screen when trying to lod game:06:

[Kieldk]

ive fixed it;)
needed to synchronize in document folder^^:Kaleun_Salute:

[zeus]

Are there not raincoats? Bug?

[Progrocker]

I got CTD when I used win 7. When I changed the compatibility mode to XP Service Pack 3, everything worked properly.

Still problems and always crashes even with both XP Service Packs. :06:

Perhaps it would be great if HanSolo78 would give here some advice, in which order should we activate which mods. For example when install HSIE V16B1 mod, when GUI Ahnenerbe etc....

[HanSolo78]

@Progrocker

Actually it should be installed like that: Patching SH3.exe with 4Gb Patch and then H.sie mod.

Then install with JSGME:

WAC5.0 main mod
Campaign files
H.Sie Supplement Mod
Ahnenerbe GUI

[Mischa]

Great Mod as always!

New version of WAC is great to play and I want to say "Thank you" to HanSolo for your efforts and your work to make SH3 an always "young" simulation in regard to immersion and fun!

[Progrocker]

@Progrocker

Actually it should be installed like that: Patching SH3.exe with 4Gb Patch and then H.sie mod.

Then install with JSGME:

WAC5.0 main mod
Campaign files
H.Sie Supplement Mod
Ahnenerbe GUI

Thanks, but problem is that when i patch sh3.exe first with 4GB Patch, then it wont allow me to patch it with Patch_SH3.bat from V16B1 Patch kit - so the H.Sie mod wont install. :hmmm:

[HanSolo78]

Maybe it is h.sie first and then 4gb patch.
I dont remember, sorry. My installation was months (years ago).

EDIT: Just started 39/9 in WHV and I had no problem in FHD. Memory consumption max 3,1 GB. That ist ok.

[nik112]

Thanks Hans for this beauty


We salute you!!:Kaleun_Cheers:

[Flyingsub]

Thank you Mr Solo! :Kaleun_Applaud:

[Progrocker]

EDIT: Just started 39/9 in WHV and I had no problem in FHD. Memory consumption max 3,1 GB. That ist ok.

I have reinstalled it in order you told me. It is running smoother, but it is crashing still often, for example when i press Shift+U to put UZO on or CTRL+F to raise flag etc. :hmmm:

Is it ok to mark compatibility of the SH3.exe for Win XP Service Pack 2?

[HanSolo78]

I have reinstalled it in order you told me. It is running smoother, but it is crashing still often, for example when i press Shift+U to put UZO on or CTRL+F to raise flag etc. :hmmm:

Is it ok to mark compatibility of the SH3.exe for Win XP Service Pack 2?

Hm.. really weird!
I did experience such sudden ctd in ealier times... but not in the present.
You should try difference things.... compability mode Win Xp SP2 I do have too.
Maybe some other settings will help like run as admin...closing background programmes.

Try to run without additional mods... just WAC5.0 and campaign.

[HanSolo78]

Magnificent Graphics etc....but, The external camera at sea bug, and any chance of a WAC5 lite? I started a mission spring 1943 from Brest and Brest was being bombed. Even in TC1 the game was a slide show.

danke

Plz try first without WAC campaign! Then stock campaign is used with much less ships, Maybe this will boost performance enough for you in harbours... although the habours also eat some fps.

[Progrocker]

Hm.. really weird!
I did experience such sudden ctd in ealier times... but not in the present.


I have tried more. Interesting is, that when i start the game without SH3 Commander, it works great without one crash!

So i think it must be some conflict with SH3 Commander. I am using last 3.2 version with the files replaced with the light version you provided.

[Wolfpack345]

I have reinstalled it in order you told me. It is running smoother, but it is crashing still often, for example when i press Shift+U to put UZO on or CTRL+F to raise flag etc. :hmmm:

Is it ok to mark compatibility of the SH3.exe for Win XP Service Pack 2?
I am having the same Issues. I am running in compatibility mode and the game launches and loads and runs for about 5 min. After that if I give a command (like go to Periscope Depth) I get a CTD. I will keep trying to troubleshoot.

Here is my mod list.
WarAceCampaign 5.0
WAC5.0 Campaign_Atlantic_Baltic
WAC5.0 H.sie Supplement to V16B1_Atlantic_Baltic_Campaign
WAC5.0 WideScreensGUI 1920x1080 Ahnenerbe

Thanks for any advice!
By the way from what I've seen the mod looks great! :up:

[Progrocker]

I am having the same Issues. I am running in compatibility mode and the game launches and loads and runs for about 5 min. After that if I give a command (like go to Periscope Depth) I get a CTD. I will keep trying to troubleshoot.


Try it to play without SH3 Commander, i havent had a crash in one whole patrol yet.

[Niume]

If you guys crash after leaving port it maybe something wrong with ports. I had same problem what I did i just moved the harbour spawn points abit further and worked.

from SH 5 Wolfes of steel I think its the same for SH 3

Save and restart your game completely once you leave your home base or when approaching for docking (100-200 km from the home base approx.) This will improve game stability and unburden game engine for upcoming rendering "shocks". It is always good idea to make a manual gamesave in the bunker and restart the game before you start new patrol. Don't delete your bunker saves, you may need them again.


So if you don't want to restart the game after leaving port just change in mission editor where to spawn I hope that helps if you have any questions feel free to ask

Sorry for bad English :Kaleun_Salute:

[nik112]

Hi again
i want to ask if are available skins for subs

cheers:Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[HanSolo78]

Hi again
i want to ask if are available skins for subs

cheers:Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

Uploaded some from Ahnenerbe here: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/1kxlfk6icu6rj/U-boat_Skins

The rest will follwo this evening from Ahnenerbe and Wise! :Kaleun_Salute:

[ericlea]

Here is the Fiesta !!!

Danke !

:Kaleun_Cheers:

[dasboot01]

expand campaign to 1945? ( open horizont) as in wac 4.1 the campaign ends in 1943 hmmm

[Kieldk]

no career beyond 1943?

[MADLOU]

My subs are missing the UZO sights on the bridge. The U key does nothing. Is there a fix? Thanks for the great mod!

[ericlea]

uzo :
shift u and ctrl u


edit : thirst Video WAC5.0 : full interior type IXB (not IXD^^)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt1-Fcp3iPQ&feature=youtu.be

Good WE !

[Anvar1061]

My subs are missing the UZO sights on the bridge. The U key does nothing. Is there a fix? Thanks for the great mod!

Shift+U Ctrl+U
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/images/smilies/Kaleun_Periskop-1.gif

[HanSolo78]

@eric

Great video! :up:


no career beyond 1943?

You mean career starting beyond 1943?

Here you are: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/l4vth941q0i50/Benutzermods_User_mods

All credits to Makman94, thx mate! :up:

[gap]

thirst Video WAC5.0 : full interior type IXD

So nice!

I have read in WAC 5.0's readme that the usage of a wide screen UI is not recommended in conjunction with the full interior sub-mods. Your video seems to disconfirm that advise. Have you noticed any problem so far, while using the two optional mods together?

[rik007]

Hansolo: thank you! Great work.

I experienced CTD's when loading missions etc. I solved it by a full fresh install from CD. Hopefully that is helpfull to the others as well.

[HanSolo78]

So nice!

I have read in WAC 5.0's readme that the usage of a wide screen UI is not recommended in conjunction with the full interior sub-mods. Your video seems to disconfirm that advise. Have you noticed any problem so far, while using the two optional mods together?


It may work sometimes, but all in all the memory is füll in most cases. Especially in type IX which has the biggest interiors.
I only see the possibility to Split campaign or reduce other features. For example... the new flag animations of ships Costa about 45 megabyte RAM. The animation of the sub flag also. About 90 megabyte to reduce which could help using the new interiors in FHD.

[gap]

Thank you for your answers guys :salute:

[ericlea]

So nice!

I have read in WAC 5.0's readme that the usage of a wide screen UI is not recommended in conjunction with the full interior sub-mods. Your video seems to disconfirm that advise. Have you noticed any problem so far, while using the two optional mods together?


exact full interior + widescreen together don't work in campaign = ctd. in the video, it is full interior + widescreen in solo mission "glorious september 1939" (not in campaign)

[gap]

exact full interior + widescreen together don't work in campaign = ctd. in the video, it is full interior + widescreen in solo mission "glorious september 1939" (not in campaign)

Merci beaucoup :up:

[jaxa]

I have a problem using periscope up/periscope down buttons (attack and observation) - they don't work. What's the problem?
And the second one problem - I can't force SH3 to play using widescreen gui (Windows 10 64bit).

[MADLOU]

Thanks for the info on the UZO. I'm such a dunce...the info was right in the manual!

Couple more questions though...how do I get rid of the orange marker on the surface when the sub is underwater and also is there a way I can lessen the amount of fog in the sub interiors?

Thanks again for this GREAT mod!

[Aquelarrefox]

great papa! Now little fix to hide submarine to force real manual navigation and alraight in the earth. The noly thing could get me out of eu3.:Kaleun_Cheers:

[HanSolo78]

@madlou

THW orange marker should noit be Tiere. Does anyone else have it?

The fog you can reduce in the interior setting, I will say later.

@Aquelarrefox

You mean deleting icons from ships and sub in F5 map?

[rik007]

Maybe it is just luck but I splitted of the VII-Interior mod so the game only has to load that one. Until now it works fine with the wide screen mod

[naoki53]

I am facing a trouble.
WAC5.0 seems work well with ompatibility mode to XP Service Pack 3 only without WAC5.0 WideScreensGUI 1920x1080 Ahnenerbe

Once activate Ahnenerbe GUI with JSGME, game screen turns black after intro movie.(not CTD)

Any idea?

mod list
WAC5.0(main mod)
Campaign Atlantic
H,sie
1920×1080GUI Ahnenerbe

[HanSolo78]

@rik007

Tried this also in beta testing. Had almost no differences.
But as I said before... type IX interior is the big problem.


@naoki53

You have to activate sychronisation!

https://abload.de/thumb/1ipskw.jpg (http://abload.de/image.php?img=1ipskw.jpg) https://abload.de/thumb/2yms9x.jpg (http://abload.de/image.php?img=2yms9x.jpg)

[nik112]

:arrgh!::k_confused:Hi guys
Firstly getting ctd when leaving port in campaing but when playing mission (loaded from sh3.exe and not sh3 commander) everything runs fine( Happy times, Bismark, courageus)
Secondly for uzo shift+u cntrl+u doesn't working but shift+r , cntrl+r (radar) its ok

[MODS]
WarAceCampaign 5.0=1
WAC5.0 Campaign_Atlantic_Baltic=2
WAC5.0 Full_Interior=3
WAC5.0 Subpens_Ambient_Light=4
Darojax Officer Icons 1.0=5
Conus' SH3GWXWS 2.3=6
Torpedo_HAHD_1024=7
SH5 Liberty Ship for SH3=8

pc specs

i5-2,7ghz
nvidia gt740
ram 32gb
ssd free 120gb
waiting orders

cheers

[Anvar1061]

[MODS]
Conus' SH3GWXWS 2.3=6

Conus' SH3GWXWS 2.3
Overwrites
Commands_de/Commands_en.cfg!!!

[J0313]

None of the ships in the Sea folder have .cfg files. Also it looks like the roster files for the different countries are incomplete.

[olddriedseaweed]

:Kaleun_Cheers:
Many thanks

[Einsman]

Thanks!

[Einsman]

Hello.

I have not been able to play yet. Career, Academy, Single misiion. Always CTD. :wah:

[MODS]
1- WarAceCampaign 5.0
2- WAC5.0 Campaign_Atlantic_Baltic
3- WAC5.0 Full_Interior
4- WAC5.0 Subpens_Ambient_Light


PC Specs

i5-2,5ghz
AMD HD7600 1Gb.
Ram 8gb


My problem was solved. I forgot to run 4gbpatch :oops:

[naoki53]

Thank you!
My problem was solved!

[nik112]

Conus' SH3GWXWS 2.3
Overwrites
Commands_de/Commands_en.cfg!!!

Hi
Its something that can do with this or the only way is to disable?

cheers:Kaleun_Cheers:

[jaxa]

@rik007

Tried this also in beta testing. Had almost no differences.
But as I said before... type IX interior is the big problem.


@naoki53

You have to activate sychronisation!

https://abload.de/thumb/1ipskw.jpg (http://abload.de/image.php?img=1ipskw.jpg) https://abload.de/thumb/2yms9x.jpg (http://abload.de/image.php?img=2yms9x.jpg)

It works :up:

[Anvar1061]

Hi
Its something that can do with this or the only way is to disable?

cheers:Kaleun_Cheers:

https://pp.userapi.com/c837423/v837423209/726fd/YhKvCrcRryw.jpg
disable or http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2516665&postcount=50
http://shmf.larsbundgaard.dk/Smileys/extended/download.gif (http://www.mediafire.com/file/qlquf1ownqp0h9b/Fast_time_increase_for_WAC5.0.7z)

[HanSolo78]

@nik112

WAC5.0 Full Interiors & WideScreen mod will not work and result in CTD in campaign and sometimes in singlemission!

I am sorry! :k_confused:

[ericlea]

"Optimized WAC5.0 WideScreensGUI 1920x1080 Ahnenerbe" Mod :


www.dropbox.com/s/pkrgah3rguzhg9w/Optimized%20WAC5.0%20WideScreensGUI%201920x1080%20 Ahnenerbe.7z?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/pkrgah3rguzhg9w/Optimized%20WAC5.0%20WideScreensGUI%201920x1080%20 Ahnenerbe.7z?dl=0)


Active this mod with jsgme
Important, to have all commands : In the game, go to options : select english language for keyboard

More optional mods are in « documentation » folder : Clear NavMapTable, Color Dials with Dark Compass, Color Dials with Light Compass, Console without Swastika.

Enhancements :
-Dragable stopwatch wich can stayed in position everywhere
-canon deck : we can select more that one type of munition (clic into space at bottom just right the EX munition)
-more shortcuts on left side panel (uzo, radio antenna, radar, flag)
-zoom scroll view (ctrl + mouse wheel) on periscop , uzo etc... from x1 to x10. (normal zoom only mouse wheel x1.5 to x6 unchanged)
-possibility to zoom x5.4 at periscop view for raob disc good mesure calcul (because with x6, raob disc is wrong)
-salvo selector number visible at periscop view f3
-RecManualPanel on left side of periscop view f3 : a summary of targets ships, indicates weaknesses of ships (if you don't want it delete RecManualPanel in data/menu/gui)
-fast time increase with *
-identify target with shift + L
-solution target with ctrl + L
-orange marker on the surface when the sub is underwater (if you don't want it delete UMark.tga in data/Misc)
-(crew on deck with shift + A and ctrl + A)
-(uzo with shift+N and CTRL+N)


To do these enhancements (i am not a modder lol), i simply copy and past folders (below) from « Ahnenerbe_WS-GUI_1920x1080_fuer_CCoM_11.1 » in « WAC5.0 WideScreensGUI 1920x1080 Ahnenerbe » :
-Cameras.dat from data/Library
-menu_1024_768.ini from data/menu
-DF Antenna Up.tga, Flag Up.tga, Radar Up.tga, UZO Up.tga from data/menu/gui/Layout/Shortcuts
-the 4 shell.tga from data/gui/shells
-RecManualPanel file in data/menu/gui
-TDC8.tga from data/gui/tdc
-UMark.tga from data/Misc


Big Thanks :
to Ahnenerbe for his must have WideScreensGUI 1920x1080
to Wurmonkel for his Ahnenerbe_WS-GUI_1920x1080_fuer_CCoM_11.1 all enhancements above come from him
to Hansolo for his top WAC5.0
and to all modders and sh3 lovers


Bye !

Ericlea

[nik112]

@Anvar + Hans
Thanks for replies , but i haven't got any answer about uzo ( shift+u , cntrl+u
don't working)

cheers:Kaleun_Applaud:

[ericlea]

try shift +N Ctrl + N

[Anvar1061]

but i haven't got any answer about uzo ( shift+u , cntrl+u
don't working)

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/images/smilies/Kaleun_Binocular.gif
The watch officer is on the bridge?
It was my idea!
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/images/smilies/Kaleun_Wink.gif
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2346308&postcount=13

[nik112]

@ericlea
even shift+cntrl N doesn't work, nor even u to see through binoculars

@Anvar Yes the officer is on bridge

btw which way will stop the sailor shouting " achtoung"

[MADLOU]

Hans you are right, the orange marker IS NOT there. I got sh3 mixed up with a new Sh4 mod. Sorry.

[Darthlucky]

Any takers on that teamviewer request? I have win zip but I can't seem to get any of the files to go in the right spot.

[HanSolo78]

Any takers on that teamviewer request? I have win zip but I can't seem to get any of the files to go in the right spot.

Install 7 ZIP: http://www.7-zip.org

Choose archive with ending 001 and extract all.



@Nik112

Try without additional mods.
If it still does not work I would recommend a new installation because there might other things be broken.

[J0313]

Okay, do you have to have the beta installed with this? There are quite a few things missing in the main mod. The zone file, about two thirds of the ship .cfg's in the sea folder. A lot of the ships aren't represented at all in the rosters.

[HanSolo78]

@J0313

There has to be something wrong with your download.
Give details what file ist missing?
For everyone else it works.

[3catcircus]

Guys -

Anyone got a good mod list they've succesfully installed with WAC 5.0?

[ericlea]

Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157
[C:\SilentHunterIIIwac5.0\MODS]

WarAceCampaign 5.0
WAC5.0 Campaign_Atlantic_Baltic
Optimized WAC5.0 WideScreensGUI 1920x1080 Ahnenerbe
O2-Gauges v2
WAC5.0 H.sie Supplement to V16B1_Atlantic_Baltic_Campaign

[3catcircus]

Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157
[C:\SilentHunterIIIwac5.0\MODS]

WarAceCampaign 5.0
WAC5.0 Campaign_Atlantic_Baltic
Optimized WAC5.0 WideScreensGUI 1920x1080 Ahnenerbe
O2-Gauges v2
WAC5.0 H.sie Supplement to V16B1_Atlantic_Baltic_Campaign

No other mods? M.E.P.? MFM 3.3? Stiebler addon to H.sie?

[Aquelarrefox]

Well some updates, yes with out interors modsit support MFM! I sunk an hospital ship to celebrate it (really I did near Iceland)

With new manos gui 20min load time, withanenerve really later 30min I cut it out. Old manos 3.4 crash loading I don't know why.

Things I would see:

Cas, and cas extra version (I should do it) but I take for cas extra the cold electeic torpedo file from other mod, and would be nice if Han solo build a version for was for torpedo file ( cold electric torpedo have lower speed)

Black Sea and penahg mission.

A question, wac 5 has liverty ships? I saw someone add this as a mod?

I didn't tray commander yet. Is working?

Game flows right even in high speed, ram load is lower from my previus grw3 with many mods.

Uzo key works.

My configuration 8gb ddr3 mechanic blue disc 5600 (3 different divides for os, paging and game), evga 550ti double buffer, and bulldozer amd. Spanish keyboard configuration. Win 10.

I forgot something, ruining with steibler patch but with out their addons because they make crashing, I don't know why

Someone have a list of aircraft in this version?

[Anvar1061]

WAC5.0 Full_Interior have the same pennants for turm. To correct misunderstanding, I propose renaming pennants.tga in pennantsVII.tga in:
data\Interior\NSS_Uboat7\NSS_Uboat7_RR.dat & data\Interior\NSS_Uboat9\NSS_Uboat9_RR.dat
https://pp.userapi.com/c841436/v841436646/27a35/DKs83VdSRmk.jpg
WAC5.0 Interior fix
http://shmf.larsbundgaard.dk/Smileys/extended/download.gif (http://www.mediafire.com/file/dps4vkjnzn6jk55/WAC5.0_Interior_fix.7z)

[Progrocker]

@HanSolo78,

what are the differences between the two Emblem fixes from here?

https://www.mediafire.com/folder/l4vth941q0i50/Benutzermods_User_mods

One is WAX 5.0 emblem fix and second is WAC 5.0 emblem noeagle fix

Thanks :)

[HanSolo78]

This one: WAC 5.0 emblem noeagle fix

does not have the third reich eagle in front of some conning towers!

[HanSolo78]

Things I would see:

Cas, and cas extra version (I should do it) but I take for cas extra the cold electeic torpedo file from other mod, and would be nice if Han solo build a version for was for torpedo file ( cold electric torpedo have lower speed)



What do you mean? Sorry, I do not understand.


Black Sea and penang mission.

Black Sea is in the works!

A question, wac 5 has liverty ships? I saw someone add this as a mod?


Liberty ships are in stock SH3 also... so.. they are in. But Kendras converted a liberty ship from SH5.


I didn't tray commander yet. Is working?

Ther are reports of problems with CTD. You have to test.

[Aquelarrefox]

Mybe was from just follow order theres a file .dat if i dont remember with a lower electro torpedo speed to simulate unwarned torpedos. Usualy electro torpedos need i dont remeber if 20m or 30min warming to work propiety. Also have minor range. If you was running open sea normaly with cold topedoes, if you have time to warm use it warmed or just t1, but the bubblues tail will ruin the sigie.
During crisis torpedoes there was an order to use nowarmed topedoes for a mounth o something like that. i think t3 dont have the same problem with another warming sistem.

i used this in a very hard combination with a "real stress" (a night under water dancing with deepchages need 4 days to recover the personal, yes hiper micromanagment, no one could be outside more than 6 hour with waves) and hide boat, and was very very cool. Try to win time if you find a mini convoy.

I have to see how the sensor file is set to destroyer hunting, but hansolo if you have the chance look for a polish update of grw3, its very interesting becose its the most balanced sensor file i try, you can scape up to 1943, with some dificulty with patience exept 3 destroyer were dancing above (so i kill 1 fi i can to prevent the sigie). No so wild but enought rough to hurt the boat 1 of 3 times.


thanks for work.

[Anvar1061]

Minor adjustment fix
NMS_Algerine.cfg (https://vk.com/doc122658649_451488603?hash=518c7885eee78fecef&dl=3e9aadd7c1fa27d0ab)
NCO_Flower.cfg (https://vk.com/doc122658649_451488595?hash=cda1e456a77cd87a79&dl=a8e1b86699cc73d8b9)

[B_K]

Hi!
If anyone has a problem with CTD during loading even in Academy Training, remember this:
- on a newly installed, unmodded 1.4 version of SH3 first install jsgme
-then extract first of WAC archives to SH3 MODS folder (the rest will unzip automatically).
- install WAC via Jsgme
- the rest of mods and H.sie's patches ad libitum

Since this seems obvious, it was not covered in installation manual. I had problems with the proper sequence too. I extracted 1st archive to main sh3 folder, moved it to mods manually and had problems.

The second question is:
I use Ahnenerbe's Wide screen mod or freshly uploaded Optimized Ahnenerbe's mod and I experience ugly pixelosis inside the boat. Interior Gauges are barely readable. Especially in Conning tower.

Do you need some Hi-res fix to make it look good?

Previously I used Ahnenerbe with GWX and had sharp, perfect looking interior.

Edit: I don't use Full interior mod yet.

Edit2:
Which mods out of "popular mods" can succesfully work with WAC: Thomsen sound pack? Merchant fleet mod/skins? other mods?
Especially I wonder if Thomsen sounds could work. They are much better IMO. More bass and without constant "jawohl" answer.

[ValoWay]

Wow!.. Thanks, Han! :arrgh!:

[HW3]

A few shots from first patrol.

[MADLOU]

In the career campaigns, whenever I get to my patrol zones or shortly thereafter or before, I can no longer get external views. Instead get a "Camera Out of Sector" message and the game locks up.

Any thoughts on this?

Other than this and a couple minor glitches here and there, the mod is incredible for something just released for the first time. The harbors are just breathtaking. I saw a German battleship last night parked in the Brest harbor which was just the most amazingly detailed and beautiful ship I've ever seen in a computer game, including SH4 and SH5.

[HW3]

A few interior shots of a type 7B.

[zeus]

Hello

How I can start in the campaign of 39 without being in August?

Is a month that becomes very long without attacks

[Aquelarrefox]

mmm MFM wroks only with stock gui, no with manos. badone.

i have a question becose i dont understad how it happens. i try to run gui manos 3.4. When the carrier load, im not in the port im in 0º -0º in ecuator. Wich thing would be changed to avoid it.

Posible makman know it, he is the mind beside it.

[HanSolo78]

@ll

Thx for feedback so far :Kaleun_Salute::Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:


@B_K

Can you show screenshots of the bad interior textures?
Thomsen sound ist probably not compatible.
I never tested. Depends on what files are changed.
I will have a look the next days.

@madlou
Camera out of sectors unfortunately is a known bug.
I suppose not to use external object camera on player u-boat . Use free cam!

@Zeus
There have to be made changes to the flotilla.cfg . Here you can change the start month for every harbour.

@aquelarrefox

One of these file should not be changed: flotilla.cfg or campaign_lnd.mis.
If they die not match in coordinates for starting base you will start at 0_0.

[B_K]

@HanSolo78
I loaded Thomsen sound pack in this order: WAC, WAC campaign Atlantic Baltic, Thomsen, Ahnenerbe Wide GUI. It appears to be working good so far.

Regarding to poor textures, I did HI res fix and to me it is better now.

Still gauges in conning tower (depth, speed, telegraph etc) are blury.

I recommend everyone who uses Ahnenerbe to manually edit cameras.dat in this way:
Observation scope zoom1: 6x, zoom2: 1,5x, angular angle 74
Attack scope: zoom1: 6x, zoom2: 1,5x, angular angle 72

then you have correct field of view, zoom values and graticule settings.

[torpille]

In the career campaigns, whenever I get to my patrol zones or shortly thereafter or before, I can no longer get external views. Instead get a "Camera Out of Sector" message and the game locks up.

Any thoughts on this?

Other than this and a couple minor glitches here and there, the mod is incredible for something just released for the first time. The harbors are just breathtaking. I saw a German battleship last night parked in the Brest harbor which was just the most amazingly detailed and beautiful ship I've ever seen in a computer game, including SH4 and SH5.

www.dropbox.com/s/pkrgah3rguzhg9w/Optimized%20WAC5.0%20WideScreensGUI%201920x1080%20 Ahnenerbe.7z?dl=0 try this mod,for the external views .

[Anvar1061]

mmm MFM wroks only with stock gui, no with manos. badone.

i have a question becose i dont understad how it happens. i try to run gui manos 3.4. When the carrier load, im not in the port im in 0º -0º in ecuator. Wich thing would be changed to avoid it.

Posible makman know it, he is the mind beside it.

You have to change port names in en/de_menu.txt 750=....

[Myxale]

Just wanted to congratulate you for getting this baby out of the pen.

Kudos.
:Kaleun_Salute:

[nik112]

Hi guys
Which way you suggest to "kill" the sailor who shouts in my ear "achtung"?

cheers:Kaleun_Cheers:

[HanSolo78]

Just wanted to congratulate you for getting this baby out of the pen.

Kudos.
:Kaleun_Salute:

Thank you very much! :Kaleun_Salute:

Although WAC5.0 is not bugfree I am happy that most things work and hopefully the u-boat simulator community will benefit and enjoy the work of all modders inlcuded.

Good hunting to all this winter!

[zeus]

Do you had ctd in Baltic?

I have ctds navigating towards Baltic in september 1939

mods: wac 5.0+campaign atlantic and baltic+full interiors+

[ValoWay]

Han, two questions:

WAC5.0 H.sie Supplement to V16B1_Atlantic_Baltic_Campaign

Does it work with both campaigns?:


WAC5.0 Campaign_Atlantic_Baltic
WAC5.0 Campaign_Mediterranean


Or in other words,

did you make any special modifications to "WAC5.0 H.sie Supplement to V16B1_Atlantic_Baltic_Campaign" which differ from H.Sie's instruction manual (https://www.mediafire.com/file/0srv35f392579j1/Readme_V16B1.pdf) (steps 3.1+3.2)?

If you did not, only thing people had to do is to activate _Mediterranean campaign with JSGM and create H.sie's Supplement for the _Mediterranean campaign on their own, just like we do for GWX3's campaign.


Question II:

I have noticed that WAC5.0 seems to use the vanilla configuration of H.Sie's 'Option Selector':

https://i.imgur.com/uDYGqaq.png

Now, as you see here:

https://i.imgur.com/sofJAHD.png

it is possible that not every option of H.Sie's 'Option Selector' is compatible with WAC5.0.

In order to avoid CTDs, I therefore would like to ask if any of H.Sie's options could potentially interfere with WAC5.0's stability?

Thanks! :lurk:

[Aquelarrefox]

thanks handsolo and anvar. I will see that later.

i wish use MFM with manos without interors or other thing (only little gui addons). Theres anything that could be remplace for stock version to lose weight without break something?

Other thing im using steibler patch, but i have some issue with old anddon files crashing at load, theres a version for wac 5 of these files, or should work right with the h.sie files for wac 5?

[HanSolo78]

Han, two questions:

WAC5.0 H.sie Supplement to V16B1_Atlantic_Baltic_Campaign

Does it work with both campaigns?:


WAC5.0 Campaign_Atlantic_Baltic
WAC5.0 Campaign_Mediterranean


Or in other words,

did you make any special modifications to "WAC5.0 H.sie Supplement to V16B1_Atlantic_Baltic_Campaign" which differ from H.Sie's instruction manual (https://www.mediafire.com/file/0srv35f392579j1/Readme_V16B1.pdf) (steps 3.1+3.2)?

If you did not, only thing people had to do is to activate _Mediterranean campaign with JSGM and create H.sie's Supplement for the _Mediterranean campaign on their own, just like we do for GWX3's campaign.



I only made the changes for the wolfpack.
So you could add them...


Question II:

I have noticed that WAC5.0 seems to use the vanilla configuration of H.Sie's 'Option Selector':

https://i.imgur.com/uDYGqaq.png

Now, as you see here:

https://i.imgur.com/sofJAHD.png

it is possible that not every option of H.Sie's 'Option Selector' is compatible with WAC5.0.

In order to avoid CTDs, I therefore would like to ask if any of H.Sie's options could potentially interfere with WAC5.0's stability?

Thanks! :lurk:

I did not test every feature of the h.sie patch, only the General working and the wolfpack feature.
But... for repair times I can say that they are like stock to make it possible using thus h.sie option.
All in all it depends how h.sie works. But I guess it dies not swap files (what definitely would lead to CTDs) but only changes the needed parameters to work.

So... You have to test!
If it does not work, deactivate h.sie feature.

[HanSolo78]

@aquelarrefox

I do not recommend MFM. There are some ships which have bugs and lead to CTDs. At least with WAC in former times. Many duplicated IDs, etc.

@Zeus

Maybe it does help using the no mines mod. Could be too much for SH3 with all these mines in baltic.

[ValoWay]

Thx, Han! :arrgh!:

[B_K]

While standing in control room I noticed that you can't judge u-boat's trim other than via trim gauge.
I mean in GWX your virtual head moved according to current trim so you maintained vertical position regardless of trim. Now you stand perpendicular to control room's floor at all times.
In critical situations, where trim goes out of control, it doesn't warn you any longer and can be misleading. Can anyone confirm my observation or I missed something? Can it be fixed somehow?

[nik112]

Hi guys
Which way you suggest to "kill" the sailor who shouts in my ear "achtung"?

cheers:Kaleun_Cheers:

Nothing yet?

[B_K]

Maybe Thomsen sound pack? I installed in this order: WAC, WAC campaign Atlantic Baltic, Thomsen, Ahnenerbe Wide GUI. It appears to be working good so far.
It ommits "Ja wohl" and "achtung".

[kcoun]

Quick question on installation please. (I can load and run a fresh unmodded SH3 just fine. but WAC freezes about 95% thru loading a mission/campaign. I'm keeping it simple till I get it going, just the main WAC and a campaign file)

Question is ... is this supplemental required ? I'm thinking that may be my problem ? Ran the basic HSIE Patch.bat just fine ...

2) Preparing the Supplement-Mod
Note: The Supplement-Mod is essential, not optional !!!
a. Extract the Supplement to V16 Mod archive
b. Put the patched sh3.exe into that mod (into the same folder where the 4 DLLs are located).

Thank you kindly for any insight ...

[ValoWay]

Quick question on installation please. (I can load and run a fresh unmodded SH3 just fine. but WAC freezes about 95% thru loading a mission/campaign. I'm keeping it simple till I get it going, just the main WAC and a campaign file)

Question is ... is this supplemental required ? I'm thinking that may be my problem ? Ran the basic HSIE Patch.bat just fine ...

2) Preparing the Supplement-Mod
Note: The Supplement-Mod is essential, not optional !!!
a. Extract the Supplement to V16 Mod archive
b. Put the patched sh3.exe into that mod (into the same folder where the 4 DLLs are located).

Thank you kindly for any insight ...

Hey kcoun,

just for you I decided to test WAC5.0 a little earlier than I had originally intended, am I a nice person now or what? :O:

Inside the folder called "V16B1-Patch-Kit" of the WAC5.0 mod package you should see a file called "HsieOptionsSelector.exe". After you made use of H.Sie's "Patch_SH3.bat", you wanna double click "HsieOptionsSelector.exe"

and click OK (bottom left hand side, picture below):
https://i.imgur.com/uDYGqaq.png

Now you wanna put your pimped up sh3.exe either back in your game folder or the "WAC5.0 H.sie Supplement to V16B1_Atlantic_Baltic_Campaign" folder, doesn't really matter I think..

Next step is to fire up JSGME.exe and activate:

WarAceCampaign 5.0
WAC5.0 Campaign_Atlantic_Baltic
WAC5.0 H.sie Supplement to V16B1_Atlantic_Baltic_Campaign


You can also use SH3 Commander 3.2 if you like.. I tested the just illustrated mod list with and without SH3 Commander 3.2 (WAC_5.0_CommanderMod is mandatory when you wanna play with SH3 CMD!).

I use an i7 6700k CPU and a GTX 760 graphics card. It takes me about 5 mins to load the campaign start in Aug, 1939.


If you wanna use Nvidia's 'Control Panel' to adjust graphics settings, this config seems to work:
https://i.imgur.com/AObWX8Y.png


Keep in mind that there's a slight chance that H.Sie's stuff CAN cause crashes. Han Solo stated that he did not test every single option of the "HsieOptionsSelector.exe" file (here (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=2518289&postcount=160)).

If you wanna play the WAC5.0 Campaign_Mediterranean campaign WiTH H.Sie's stuff, you will have to create your own supplement mod! You can download the instruction manual here (it isn't all that difficult really):

https://www.mediafire.com/file/0srv35f392579j1/Readme_V16B1.pdf


So yea, I tested a regular campaign (1939), cruising through Wilhelmshaven's harbor for about 20 mins.



Personally, I really really LOVE the big depth gauges! :yeah: What really drove me furious, on the other hand, was the fact that right mouse on conning tower immediately drops you down, inside the tower..

Man, that took some serious getting used to, lol :doh:



P.S.

I couldn't help but noticed that you're from Cleveland, so please forgive me, but this video always comes to my mind when I hear of it, lol :har:
https://vimeo.com/9802367

[kcoun]

Thank you very much for the great response ... but it just won't load - sticks at 90% of new career load ..

- Win 10 64bit, 16 mb, 960 GTX (updated)
- Win7 compat mode / administrator
- non protected directory
- 4 Gb patch
- AV exception
- clean SH3 install
- SH3 loads fine
- ditched HSIE and tried with only main WAC 5.0 and campaign folder

UNCLE !!! lol

Again, thank you for the response .. and video. It's from the 1970s but what the heck. BTW, if you ever want to tour a restored USN Gato class we have the USS Cod #224 here berthed right next to the Rock & Rock Hall of Fame http://usscod.org/. I live about 5 miles (8Km) from it and have been there many times.

[ValoWay]

Thank you very much for the great response ... but it just won't load - sticks at 90% of new career load ..

- Win 10 64bit, 16 mb, 960 GTX (updated)
- Win7 compat mode / administrator
- non protected directory
- 4 Gb patch
- AV exception
- clean SH3 install
- SH3 loads fine
- ditched HSIE and tried with only main WAC 5.0 and campaign folder

UNCLE !!! lol

Again, thank you for the response .. and video. It's from the 1970s but what the heck. BTW, if you ever want to tour a restored USN Gato class we have the USS Cod #224 here berthed right next to the Rock & Rock Hall of Fame http://usscod.org/. I live about 5 miles (8Km) from it and have been there many times.

I use Windows XP (Serive Pack 2) compat mode / administrator! Win 10 64bit, 16 GB RAM :03:, same here.

https://i.imgur.com/5bjVlvJ.png


Compare your mod files with this picture:

https://i.imgur.com/lngjYf2.png


Size + Contains should be the same for you. If not, try to unzip the archived mod files or to download them again..


If Windows XP (Service Pack 2) compatibility doesn't work, you could try to skip JSGME and straight out copy all the files from the WAC5.0 mod (in the right order (like with JSGME) + 4GB patch!) into a fresh Silent Hunter 3 game folder to get JSGME as the perpetrator off your list..

[Aquelarrefox]

mmm im trying 1943 several times from french coast crossing biskaya gulf i get crash ctd.

things are very inestable for me. Strangest one last time, cossing 150km of the cost, no planes no ships, 512Tc speeding up speeding down, ciclic. I have no seen that in gwx or nygm. To high to wac?

Ah St Nazarre 1943, ships stat to explote, bad position if i saw right.

last test were only wac mod files with manos gui.

[kcoun]

file downloads match , all good there. been pc'ing since 1983 and game modding since a few years after ... don't think I've ever seen anything like this before - SH3 runs fine, LSH runs fine ... WAC locks on campaign load. very odd

[MADLOU]

Im having a problem of my torpedoes constantly going under the target, even when using auto-targeting. I have tried setting the torpedo depth to minimum but the torpedoes constantly are too deep, no matter how far I am from the target. Is that a bug or something I am missing?

Thanks!

[ValoWay]

file downloads match , all good there. been pc'ing since 1983 and game modding since a few years after ... don't think I've ever seen anything like this before - SH3 runs fine, LSH runs fine ... WAC locks on campaign load. very odd

Man, I completely, and utterly share your pain.. SH3, in particular, drove me mad more than a 1000 times at this point.. Sadly, SH3 still is, as far as I am concerned, the best WW2 submarine simulation around, so either suck it up or go home..

In your situation I would probably get rid of it all and start out from scratch.. Like delete the documents folder, too, install from CD/steam et cetera..

@MADLOU

if you are using H.Sie's fixes, you might wanna look into this (quote from H.Sie's manual ("Readme_V16B1.pdf": inside "H.sie_V16B1-Patch-Kit" folder, p.8)):
18. Torpedo Failure Fix

This Fix tries to model the torpedo crisis until 1942 and also tries to model duds resulting from too shallow torpedo depth settings. Fig. 1 below illustrates the function of the Torpedo Failure Fix. The depth D1 is equal to the windspeed-dependent wave amplitude. Torpedoes above D1 are surface runners and lead to a failure probability of p = 98% (see red line in Figure 1).

Depth D1 can be calculated as follows:

D1 = 0.25 · Windspeed = Windspeed / 4.

The depth D2 can be calculated:
D2 = 0.4 · Windspeed = 4 · Windspeed / 10.

Water below depth = D2 is assumed to be calm. Torpedos below D2 will have a low failure probability of p = po. The value of po depends on the time (torpedo crisis until 1942) and the pistol chosen (magnetic/impact). Details see below. The area between the depths D1 and D2 is the area of turbolences. Here, the failure probability sinks linear with rising depth from p=98% at depth = D1 to the small value of p=po at depth = D2.

[Obltn Strand]

Might be in stupid question category....

How do I open hatches and make planesman disappear while surfaced?

[ValoWay]

Might be in stupid question category....

How do I open hatches and make planesman disappear while surfaced?

-The hatches with the key <Shift+H> & <Control+H>

("Handbuch_manual_WAC5.0.pdf", p.4)

[Obltn Strand]

The one time I don't read manual...

[Aquelarrefox]

Please handsolo could you upload a pic from for h.site and if you use it steibler configuration patch, and dificulties config to be sure we have the same conditions for avoid crashes.

[HanSolo78]

@Aquelarrefox

I am sorry, but I never used Stiebler patch in addition to h.sie Patch.

[Aquelarrefox]

@Aquelarrefox

I am sorry, but I never used Stiebler patch in addition to h.sie Patch.

Ok, dont do it.
Anyway with h.sie only and only mod file and wac5 manos i have several crashes all testing 1943 from french coast diferent ports, every time i go to deep waters out vizkaya.
Now i will take a while for nygm, some one has tested 1943, is so frustrasting having ctd every 20min with 20 min loading time.

[YellowFin]

Amazing work! Thanks to the whole team! I am just downloading and setting up a second installation of SH3. Hopefully I can start a let's play on youtube with this beautiful supermod!

[HanSolo78]

All who experience ctd in campaign might try without wac campaign... maybe stock campaign gives more stability!

[ericlea]

i have several crashes all testing 1943 from french coast diferent ports, every time i go to deep waters out vizkaya.
Now i will take a while for nygm, some one has tested 1943, is so frustrasting having ctd every 20min with 20 min loading time.

i played today type IXC Nov 1. 1943 from Lorient (flotilla 2) until 2000 km SW Azores. no ctd all was ok. and save is ok too. tomorrow i will continue my patrol...



my mods list :

---WarAceCampaign 5.0
---WAC5.0 Campaign_Atlantic_Baltic
---Optimized WAC5.0 WideScreensGUI 1920x1080Ahnenerbe
---O2-Gauges v2
---WAC5.0 User Commands Sounds V2.02b
---WAC5.0 Harbour_Winter
---WAC5.0 H.sie Supplement to V16B1_Atlantic_Baltic_Campaign

[Aquelarrefox]

i played today type IXC Nov 1 1943 from Lorient until 2000 km SW Azores. no ctd all was ok. and save is ok too. tomorrow i will continue my patrol...



my mods list :

WarAceCampaign 5.0
WAC5.0 Campaign_Atlantic_Baltic
Optimized WAC5.0 WideScreensGUI 1920x1080 Ahnenerbe
O2-Gauges v2
WAC5.0 User Commands Sounds V2.02b
WAC5.0 Harbour_Winter
WAC5.0 H.sie Supplement to V16B1_Atlantic_Baltic_Campaign

What's V16B1_Atlantic_Baltic_Campaign?

I have similar. I will try anenerve with fix, if same configuration works. I have have heavy modded version of other mega mod working with out crashing with h.sie patch and other with steibler patch so at first it should work.
But I'm a little frustrated with was. I have crashes but I can save and load with out crashes. That's good.

[ericlea]

It is :

---WAC5.0 H.sie Supplement to V16B1_Atlantic_Baltic_Campaign

:-)

[Aquelarrefox]

It is :

---WAC5.0 H.sie Supplement to V16B1_Atlantic_Baltic_Campaign

:-)

that would be some file is footed by manos. I may invert the order any way i dont think crashes comes from a gui file.

EDIT:
this is the kind of question a thief player have to say: this envairoment it to dark at close night. Theres a way to set bright of monitore to have a similar experience as the env. developer?

[chipsranger]

Would have to have a video tutorial to install the mod?:Kaleun_Crying:

[Doolar]

I second that request ... please

[B_K]

Would have to have a video tutorial to install the mod?

What's wrong with it?
To me it was easier than GWX.

First, make sure you have clean, unmodded version 1.4 of SH3.
To ensure that, uninstall current version, and manually delete SH3 folder and SH3 folder in MyDocuments.

-Install clean version

-apply 4GB patch

-install JSGME for SH3. MODS folder in main SH3 directory will appear

-UNZIP first of WAC archives into MODS folder. Check if WAC folder within mods folder has the proper size and amount of folders and files, according to WAC install manual pdf.

-activate with JSGME

unzip other mods to MODS folder and activate via JSGME as needed.

Which step did you ommit?

[chess100]

Hello everyone!

In Your opinion which mod is better for someone looking for most realistic Silent Hunter 3 Mod? WAC looks best but there are so many other, I can't decide/

Many thanks!

[Doolar]

thanx B K, I kinda got that part, I was more curious about using SH3 Commander and S3F. Info is kind of vague on these. I figured S3F is a different can of worms and will or will not work itself out, no big deal there, but I would like to use SH3 Commander and I don't see a lot on that. again thanx for the help.

[Aquelarrefox]

Hello everyone!

In Your opinion which mod is better for someone looking for most realistic Silent Hunter 3 Mod? WAC looks best but there are so many other, I can't decide/

Many thanks!

Hard to say, wac and nygm have gameplay improved. Yes wac have more eye candy.

Wac has better or more worked camping files, have better harbour ( better for raid), more air attack to bases . No heavy for mfm.

Nygm is the place where every things kill, more skill, much hard on real navigation. I dislike some features as fatigue/tube repair, I use my mod and h.sie fix.
Nygm works with stribeler patch. Old ports. No incredible camping file as wac but the random speed get you crazy. Double check until open tubes.
Get mfm and reduce version of mfm or complete.

I don't know which have better hydrphone, I tried to count rpm but I can't get good result.
Radar, I don't know which better the 2 are great worked as his way.

Wac5 is better environment, I have implanted in my other installation. Is the most dark closer night. You need moon shine to shoot. Rainy night, forget it, if you don't have contact in map or doing a blind shot.

Extra the fire at night is awesome, the flare in close night is perfect.

Was have an interesting camping files that let you see more varied things, in wac 4 I can't believe crossing with an naval German long range plane in middle vizkaya. Hospital ships. But less models.

[chipsranger]

What's wrong with it?
To me it was easier than GWX.

First, make sure you have clean, unmodded version 1.4 of SH3.
To ensure that, uninstall current version, and manually delete SH3 folder and SH3 folder in MyDocuments.

-Install clean version

-apply 4GB patch

-install JSGME for SH3. MODS folder in main SH3 directory will appear

-UNZIP first of WAC archives into MODS folder. Check if WAC folder within mods folder has the proper size and amount of folders and files, according to WAC install manual pdf.

-activate with JSGME

unzip other mods to MODS folder and activate via JSGME as needed.

Which step did you ommit?

I managed to follow his reasoning, but it was difficult. After Clean Installation was resolved..testing for now.
Thank you

[chipsranger]

well the game starts with no problems i can even go in to the HQ but if i want to start my 1st mission it loads to about 90% and it is cashing

vanilla game + 4GB running unther win 10 but in win 7 mode


I also had this problem of 90%
I did a clean install by following + or - the steps of B K

[ValoWay]

thanx B K, I kinda got that part, I was more curious about using SH3 Commander and S3F. Info is kind of vague on these. I figured S3F is a different can of worms and will or will not work itself out, no big deal there, but I would like to use SH3 Commander and I don't see a lot on that. again thanx for the help.

super easy.

First off, run sh3.exe at least once in order to let the game create the "SH3" folder in your documents folder.

Secondly, install Sh3 commander straight into your sh3 game folder.

Thirdly, install or copy all JSGME files into your Sh3 Commander folder (so that you have two JSGMEs, one inside CMD folder, one inside game folder).

As usual, your Sh3 Commander folder should have a mod folder now where you wanna place the 'WAC_5.0_CommanderMod'.

Like so:
https://i.imgur.com/3bgLXK5.png

As far as I can tell yet can you change a variety of CMD's options without causing the game to crash. I, at least, have finished the August patrol without issues..

[chipsranger]

super easy.

First off, run sh3.exe at least once in order to let the game create the "SH3" folder in your documents folder.

Secondly, install Sh3 commander straight into your sh3 game folder.

Thirdly, install or copy all JSGME files into your Sh3 Commander folder (so that you have two JSGMEs, one inside CMD folder, one inside game folder).

As usual, your Sh3 Commander folder should have a mod folder now where you wanna place the 'WAC_5.0_CommanderMod'.

Like so:
https://i.imgur.com/3bgLXK5.png

As far as I can tell yet can you change a variety of CMD's options without causing the game to crash. I, at least, have finished the August patrol without issues..

:Kaleun_Applaud:

[Doolar]

Thank You :Kaleun_Cheers:

[HanSolo78]

I also had this problem of 90%
I did a clean install by following + or - the steps of B K

Everyone who experiences CTD I recommend not to activate WAC campaign. There seems to problems with a unit or campaign files.

[Paroni]

Hello!


Same here!
Single missions and campaign loading about 90%,then stop.

Training missions works fine.

[torpille]

i don't pass the fith patrol , i am directly dead when i click dock at Kiel.:wah:

[chipsranger]

Hello!


Same here!
Single missions and campaign loading about 90%,then stop.

Training missions works fine.


I also had this problem of 90%
I did a clean install by following + or - BK steps
It takes a while to open the campaign and Bingo ...

:Kaleun_Binocular:

[ValoWay]

For the record, in case people missed it:

What does it mean for the WAC5.0 user?

1. The WAC campaigns are split up into two campaigns: WAC5.0 Campaign_Atlantic_Baltic+WAC5.0 Campaign_Mediterranean (only one campaign can be used at a time)
2. It is possible with WAC5.0 to use the new full interior mod (WAC5.0 Full_Interior) of the u-boats, but NOT together with a widescreen mod (WAC5.0 Ahnenerbe Wide GUI or WAC5.0 Manos Wide GUI)
3. Additional modifications (ships, airplanes, harbours, etc.) CAN cause a CTD with WAC5.0, if the RAM usage is beyond the maximum

source: WAC5.0_Installation.pdf, p.2 (quote slightly altered by me)

[Paroni]

Although just Wac 5.0 alone,comes Ctd.
Single missions and campaigns.

[YellowFin]

I am sorry to report that SH3 with WAC 5.0 is unusable to me. I'm on Windows 10, with a steam version that I've multi-installed using SFSF.

The first time the game initiated a reboot of my computer when I tried loading into a career. The second time I managed to get into the game but the game remained paused and only the GUI was visible but no interior or exterior view.

[JuanLiquid]

What's wrong with it?
To me it was easier than GWX.

First, make sure you have clean, unmodded version 1.4 of SH3.
To ensure that, uninstall current version, and manually delete SH3 folder and SH3 folder in MyDocuments.

-Install clean version

-apply 4GB patch

-install JSGME for SH3. MODS folder in main SH3 directory will appear

-UNZIP first of WAC archives into MODS folder. Check if WAC folder within mods folder has the proper size and amount of folders and files, according to WAC install manual pdf.

-activate with JSGME

unzip other mods to MODS folder and activate via JSGME as needed.

Which step did you ommit?


I tried installing it with the H.Sie fixes (enabling 4Gb options, and disabling someones like the periscope fix), instead using 4Gb patch. My game crashes a lot. How do you use the H.Sie fixes?

[ValoWay]

I am sorry to report that SH3 with WAC 5.0 is unusable to me. I'm on Windows 10, with a steam version that I've multi-installed using SFSF.

The first time the game initiated a reboot of my computer when I tried loading into a career. The second time I managed to get into the game but the game remained paused and only the GUI was visible but no interior or exterior view.

If your pc reboots when you start a game, it can be an indication that your power supply is either too weak, old, or damaged.

It is important that you guys with problems post your:

PC SPECS (like graphics card + CPU + RAM + OS)

Your JSGME mod list

[ValoWay]

...How do you use the H.Sie fixes?

1. Look inside "H.sie_V16B1-Patch-Kit" folder for "Patch_SH3.bat".
2. Put "sh3.exe" (from game folder) into "H.sie_V16B1-Patch-Kit" folder.
3. Activate "Patch_SH3.bat". (A black window opens, keep pressing space bar).
4. Activate "HsieOptionsSelector.exe" (inside "H.sie_V16B1-Patch-Kit" folder).
5. Choose the options you like and click "OK" (bottom left).

https://i.imgur.com/uDYGqaq.png

6. Put "sh3.exe" back into SH3 game folder.
7. Activate the mods you like:

https://i.imgur.com/3GoMcXe.png

[YellowFin]

If your pc reboots when you start a game, it can be an indication that your power supply is either too weak, old, or damaged.

It is important that you guys with problems post your:

PC SPECS (like graphics card + CPU + RAM + OS)

Your JSGME mod list



ASUS Maximus VIII Hero (LGA 1151, Intel Z170, ATX)
HyperX Fury (4x, 4GB, DDR4-2133, DIMM 288)
Intel Core i5 6600K BOX (LGA 1151, 3.50GHz, Unlocked)
Super Flower Golden Green HX 80Plus (750W)
ZOTAC GTX 970 (4GB)
Samsung SM951 NVMe, bulk (512GB, M.2 2280)

I doubt my hardware is the problem.

I use Windows 10, 64 Bit and I only had WAC 5.0 activated in JSGME

Greetings and thanks for your work

[ValoWay]

ASUS Maximus VIII Hero (LGA 1151, Intel Z170, ATX)
HyperX Fury (4x, 4GB, DDR4-2133, DIMM 288)
Intel Core i5 6600K BOX (LGA 1151, 3.50GHz, Unlocked)
Super Flower Golden Green HX 80Plus (750W)
ZOTAC GTX 970 (4GB)
Samsung SM951 NVMe, bulk (512GB, M.2 2280)

I doubt my hardware is the problem.

I use Windows 10, 64 Bit and I only had WAC 5.0 activated in JSGME

Greetings and thanks for your work

nope, this is an excellent rig! However, when your computer suddenly shuts down once you load game or a progam that stresses your system, it is usually an indication for faulty hardware or a driver related issue:

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-computer-restarts-without-warning

Some years ago, I had a faulty gtx 470, for example, that kept rebooting my computer whenever I tried to play any games.. After I bought a new card everything worked as intended..

If other games work on your system without your PC suddenly rebooting, I sadly have no idea what your problem is..

Maybe try to google the error code?:
https://www.reviversoft.com/blog/2013/12/how-to-find-out-the-cause-of-your-bsod/

[JuanLiquid]

ValoWay, thanks for your detailed reply. I already did know how to install H.Sie with other super mods or vanilla, but my question was about which order I should use, or if I could use it with mediterranean or no campaign.

Anyway you answer it all, thank you, except if I can use it with no campaign mod - using them are too slow to load, and I don't want to live again the slow load time I had with my old Spectrum :)

[ValoWay]

ValoWay, thanks for your detailed reply. I already did know how to install H.Sie with other super mods or vanilla, but my question was about which order I should use, or if I could use it with mediterranean or no campaign.

Anyway you answer it all, thank you, except if I can use it with no campaign mod - using them are too slow to load, and I don't want to live again the slow load time I had with my old Spectrum :)

HanSolo recommends to NOT use campaign mod when you encounter CTDs! So no problem skipping the campaign mod but play anyway! For the 'WAC5.0 Campaign_Mediterranean' mod you have to write your own 'WAC5.0 H.sie Supplement to V16B1_Mediterranean_Campaign' mod if you wanna use 'WAC5.0 Campaign_Mediterranean' with H.Sie's fixes, just like for GWX3 et cetera.

[casso]

Hello,
I'm glad that this mod was finally released. It's visual quality and features never seen before made me back to SH3 after few years break and I doubt if there will be any better mod than this. However...
I never played previous WAC versions so I'm little confused about in-game ship displacements in this mod. In my current campaign I torpedoed HMS Renown during Weserubung operation. In my log she was rated as ~48000 tons and I belive this is over estimated. Later, I went to the museum to look at all ships and I found "Large Fast Merchant" rated at 17600 GRT - but she didn't look like. I started diging...
I made mission with few ships close to each other to compare their dimmensions. I assumed that HMS Renown model exported from SH5 by Rowi58 is correct and her dimmensions are close to real one. Then I compared this dimensions to other ships:

http://i67.tinypic.com/xdy3rk.png

To estimate tonnage I used formula by U.S. Coast Guard, which was implemented in one of addon charts in SH5. Some of the values I used are my estimation and error is more that sure. However, it's clearly, in comparsion to ship like T2 tanker, which is pretty close to real, that the model of "Large Fast Merchant" is way to small to be a... large merchant, and 17600 GRT tonnage is ridiculus. On the oposite side there is T3 tanker model, which is I belive SH5 export, and that ships is way to long and to wide compared to real, but it looks like close to 20000 GRT ship in game compared to others and also in game she is rated as 18300 GRT.

I think I'm going to edit the values of ships displacement for my purposes. Question is how current values have been calculated? Because in some cases they are way to big I think.

:Kaleun_Salute:

[YellowFin]

nope, this is an excellent rig! However, when your computer suddenly shuts down once you load game or a progam that stresses your system, it is usually an indication for faulty hardware or a driver related issue:

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-computer-restarts-without-warning

Some years ago, I had a faulty gtx 470, for example, that kept rebooting my computer whenever I tried to play any games.. After I bought a new card everything worked as intended..

If other games work on your system without your PC suddenly rebooting, I sadly have no idea what your problem is..

Maybe try to google the error code?:
https://www.reviversoft.com/blog/2013/12/how-to-find-out-the-cause-of-your-bsod/

Oh yeah, I don't disagree that it's usually an indication of something being seriously wrong with the power or hardware. However this is the first unexpected shutdown of the computer.

I did take a look at the event log. I didn't see anything suspicious under 'system', only that an unexpected shutdown took place, apparently it went so fast it couldn't even take a memory dump.

In the 'application' section however I found this:

Faulting application name: sh3.exe, version: 1.4.0.1, time stamp: 0x00000000
Faulting module name: unknown, version: 0.0.0.0, time stamp: 0x00000000
Exception code: 0xc0000005
Fault offset: 0x00000000
Faulting process id: 0x25ac
Faulting application start time: 0x01d349d557f61ae9
Faulting application path: C:\Games\sh3wac50\Silent Hunter 3\sh3.exe
Faulting module path: unknown
Report Id: 797013ae-3ade-4f39-a9ea-b198c672aa4f
Faulting package full name:
Faulting package-relative application ID:

I hope that helps

[ValoWay]

Oh yeah, I don't disagree that it's usually an indication of something being seriously wrong with the power or hardware. However this is the first unexpected shutdown of the computer.

I did take a look at the event log. I didn't see anything suspicious under 'system', only that an unexpected shutdown took place, apparently it went so fast it couldn't even take a memory dump.

In the 'application' section however I found this:



I hope that helps

Here's something you might wanna read:https://compfreakstars.blogspot.de/2011/11/0xc0000005-error-every-day-many.html

I. Try a modern 'free to play' game like warthunder, for example: https://warthunder.com/en/game/

to test if your computer shuts down here too as soon as your system has to handle something graphically intensive..

(If you don't have any other games available besides SH3. Or try to play SH3 without mods for an hour or two to test if PC reboots or not?)

II. Install latest windows drivers: Version 1709:
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/check-for-updates-in-windows-10
https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=1709

III. Install 'ccleaner' to clean your hard drive and registry:https://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download

(when you clean registry the program will ask you if you want a backup or not? It's strongly recommended to do that!)

iV. 'Display driver Uninstaller' is a nice tool to make sure graphics card drivers are installed properly:https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/display-driver-uninstaller-download.html

It will help you to completely get rid of old graphics card driver leftovers before you install a new one.

V. To test your RAM you can use Memtest86:
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/14201-memtest86-test-ram.html
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/how-to-fix-random-computer-freezes-and-reboots-caused-due-to-hardware-problems

Vi. Use your antivirus software to scan for viruses and malware:
https://www.malwarebytes.com/
https://www.kaspersky.com/free-antivirus

Now, all of that is of course only necessary when your computer regularly reboots whenever you start a hardware demanding program like a video game. Since you said that it never happened before there's probably no reason to be overly concerned..

[YellowFin]

I have run other graphics intense games successfully, I have been running SH3 for many hours on end with LSH3 2015. I have no reason to believe I have faulty hardware.

You might be onto something though with the GPU driver. I did down and upgrade to test different settings as I couldn't start SH3 properly. Right now I'm on the latest NVIDIA driver for my GPU. In another thread where i am trying to get LSH3 2015 to run again (bc I broke it somehow) I got the advice to downgrade again. So I will try to get SH3 with LSH3 2015 to run, and when that works I'll try to get WAC 5.0 to run as well.

Thanks for your help so far.

[ValoWay]

Yup, not every Nvidia driver works for everyone. Driver: 384.94 doesn't work on my computer, for example!

Here:https://www.reddit.com/r/nvidia/

people usually comment on the newest drivers and discuss if they are good or not.

[ericlea]

with wac 5.0 it is early Christmas !

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

[ericlea]

and at day :-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFG_XPyOA94&feature=youtu.be

[chipsranger]

Sailors! Do you have to leave Kiel on the automatic (heading) as in SH5?

:06:

[chipsranger]

Someone has sounds of repeated beats (hammer)??

:k_confused:

[torpille]

Everyone who experiences CTD I recommend not to activate WAC campaign. There seems to problems with a unit or campaign files.

no good news Han ?:06:

[B_K]

Hi.
What would you say to this.
Sighted convoy. Sent message to BDU. Approaching. It seems no other uboat was available. When freedom to operate was granted, I moved on. 14000 meters. While still on the surface, spotted big black smoke of explosion and after a while, half of a hull pointing to the sky. One by one, all escorts exploded and sank! The last one when I was submerged. The crew informed me by shouting as if I sank it. Checked via periscope - indeed. Any reasons for that? Planes (not seen)? Other u-boats? Mines (least probable)?
Sank 4 ships so far and night is approaching.

[HanSolo78]

@torpille

I am examining the problem. Looks like a search for a needle in hay. Some days or weeks to go maybe, I think.
I am sorry.

@bk

Could it be bad weather?

[B_K]

@bk

Could it be bad weather?

Weather, yes, it wasn't perfect, but not so bad, wind 14m/s, big waves, but full visibility, partly cloudy, sun visible, no rain. Not good only for a deck gun.

To be exact, firstly, vessels were listing/sinking and then explosion and smoke appeared. One by one all escorts sank untill only merchants remained. After second or third escort sank, the convoy dissipated, but very soon reorganized into columns, not zigzagging. There could be collisions between merchants, when they were reorganizing, but escorts were surely separated when sank.

[torpille]

@torpille

I am examining the problem. Looks like a search for a needle in hay. Some days or weeks to go maybe, I think.
I am sorry.

@bk

Could it be bad weather?
but now the sun shines , thx .
i wait herr kaleun.
and don't be sorry.

[ericlea]

Beginning 1944
Same problems for me : escort dd crash alone. Absolutely no plane Lorient until jamaica and arround. And Lorient until Le Cap south Africa

[chipsranger]

Does the file "V16B1-Patch-Kit" work with SH3 steam?

:06:

[chipsranger]

What's wrong with it?
To me it was easier than GWX.

First, make sure you have clean, unmodded version 1.4 of SH3.
To ensure that, uninstall current version, and manually delete SH3 folder and SH3 folder in MyDocuments.

-Install clean version

-apply 4GB patch

-install JSGME for SH3. MODS folder in main SH3 directory will appear

-UNZIP first of WAC archives into MODS folder. Check if WAC folder within mods folder has the proper size and amount of folders and files, according to WAC install manual pdf.

-activate with JSGME

unzip other mods to MODS folder and activate via JSGME as needed.

Which step did you ommit?

Hello BK
Have you installed these mods without the 1.4 update?

[B_K]

Hello BK
Have you installed these mods without the 1.4 update?

I have had SH3 1.4 installed as it came from a computer games magazine (CD Action, Polish magazine). I didn't have to manually update SH3 version to 1.4.
So all my actions were conducted from the beginning on SH3 1.4

[torpille]

Does the file "V16B1-Patch-Kit" work with SH3 steam?

:06:

yes for me it works:yep:

[chipsranger]

I have had SH3 1.4 installed as it came from a computer games magazine (CD Action, Polish magazine). I didn't have to manually update SH3 version to 1.4.
So all my actions were conducted from the beginning on SH3 1.4

:Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[chipsranger]

yes for me it works:yep:

Hello Friend..
How did you do it?

:o

[chipsranger]

Everyone who experiences CTD I recommend not to activate WAC campaign. There seems to problems with a unit or campaign files.

:Kaleun_Salute:

[Aquelarrefox]

i have made a frankestein inbetween nygm y wac5, and the constatly crashing aparently has gone. I suspect my crashes comes from submarine colection files and not from campaing files (i didnt change it, i dont think merge 2 mega mods could be so easy but exect some error in id and roster errors just comparing library and file names was quick).

Im testing this thing... and the campaing elements are realy good and evairoment and fx so cool. Also split mfm into 4 compilation, becose even with lower resolution subs mfm gets +25m loading with some loading crashes if use hi-resolution nygm sub.

i only test baltic_atlantic campaing files. Mediterranean needs some work.

I have many ctd when i trayed early sub compilation on a much tested gwx+soup combo.

Its only my oponion.

[ValoWay]

Does the file "V16B1-Patch-Kit" work with SH3 steam?

:06:

Hi, chipsranger :salute:

1. Install SH3 via steam.
2. Find the SH3 folder inside your steam folder:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJaG33aCPHk
3. Drag or copy the SH3 folder from your steam directory called 'common' to your C: drive.

Here (picture):
https://postimg.org/image/p3tpv566v/

4. Now proceed with the points below:

...How do you use the H.Sie fixes?

1. Look inside "H.sie_V16B1-Patch-Kit" folder for "Patch_SH3.bat".
2. Put "sh3.exe" (from game folder) into "H.sie_V16B1-Patch-Kit" folder.
3. Activate "Patch_SH3.bat". (A black window opens, keep pressing space bar).
4. Activate "HsieOptionsSelector.exe" (inside "H.sie_V16B1-Patch-Kit" folder).
5. Choose the options you like and click "OK" (bottom left).

https://i.imgur.com/uDYGqaq.png

6. Put "sh3.exe" back into SH3 game folder.
7. Activate the mods you like:

https://i.imgur.com/3GoMcXe.png

[jscharpf]

just an FYI, I'm playing with both the Wide Screen AND full interiors and so far everything is working fine. I'm only on my very first mission however. :)

This is my mod list and order:


WarAceCampaign 5.0
_WAC_5.0_emblem_fix
O2-Gauges v2
WAC5.0 Campaign_Atlantic_Baltic
WAC5.0 H.sie Supplement to V16B1_Atlantic_Baltic_Campaign
WAC5.0 WideScreensGUI 1920x1080 Ahnenerbe
WAC5.0 Full_Interior


Jeff

[chipsranger]

If you do not have a video tutorial on how to install War Ace Campaign (WAC) 5.0 2017 with patch as in The Wolves of Steel - SH5 Megamod, it gets tricky for those who speak other languages. Thank you

:Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[chipsranger]

Hi, chipsranger :salute:

1. Install SH3 via steam.
2. Find the SH3 folder inside your steam folder:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJaG33aCPHk
3. Drag or copy the SH3 folder from your steam directory called 'common' to your C: drive.

Here (picture):
https://postimg.org/image/p3tpv566v/

4. Now proceed with the points below:



1. Look inside "H.sie_V16B1-Patch-Kit" folder for "Patch_SH3.bat".
2. Put "sh3.exe" (from game folder) into "H.sie_V16B1-Patch-Kit" folder.
3. Activate "Patch_SH3.bat". (A black window opens, keep pressing space bar).
4. Activate "HsieOptionsSelector.exe" (inside "H.sie_V16B1-Patch-Kit" folder).
5. Choose the options you like and click "OK" (bottom left).

https://i.imgur.com/uDYGqaq.png

6. Put "sh3.exe" back into SH3 game folder.
7. Activate the mods you like:

https://i.imgur.com/3GoMcXe.png


Thanks, I did this and sh3 does not respond
CTD..::salute:

[ValoWay]

hey chipsranger,

put this steam executable in your sh3 folder and try to run it:
https://www.mediafire.com/file/vk53gc9achm2t34/sh3.exe

If it doesn't work, the problem is perhaps caused by your mod list (combination). It's difficult to say via the internet..

[chipsranger]

hey chipsranger,

put this steam executable in your sh3 folder and try to run it:
https://www.mediafire.com/file/vk53gc9achm2t34/sh3.exe

If it doesn't work, the problem is perhaps caused by your mod list (combination). It's difficult to say via the internet..

Okay, I'll try.

PC:
AMD FX8350
Nvidia Gtx 1070
16 MB Memo
MB M5A99X EVO R2.0
HD SSD

My order list:

WarAceCampaign 5.0
Optimized WAC5.0 WideScreensGUI 1920x1080 Ahnenerbe
WAC5.0 H.sie Supplement to V16B1_Atlantic_Baltic_Campaign

:salute:

[Anvar1061]

My order list:

WarAceCampaign 5.0
Optimized WAC5.0 WideScreensGUI 1920x1080 Ahnenerbe
WAC5.0 H.sie Supplement to V16B1_Atlantic_Baltic_Campaign


Where did you activate the V16B1-Patch-Kit?
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/images/smilies/Kaleun_Confused.gif
My order list:
WarAceCampaign 5.0
WAC5.0 Full_Interior
SH3Cmdr32
WAC_5.0_Commander_light
WAC5.0 Campaign_Atlantic_Baltic
Fast time increase for WAC5.0
WAC_5.0_emblem_fix
WAC5.0_Water_dark_blue
WAC5.0_Interior_fix
WAC5.0 User Commands Sounds 2.02b
Pseudodocking for WAC5.0
V16B1-Patch-Kit
O2-Gauges v2
WAC5.0 H.sie Supplement to V16B1_Atlantic_Baltic_Campaign

[jscharpf]

Something else I noticed, for anyone that has a "90% and stopped loading" issue, I found that if you wait a really long time, the game may load and run.
When I first launch into the mission, my progress bar goes up to about 90% and stays there. I thought it was locked up, but I walked away for about 10 minutes, came back later and the game was running.

[chipsranger]

Something else I noticed, for anyone that has a "90% and stopped loading" issue, I found that if you wait a really long time, the game may load and run.
When I first launch into the mission, my progress bar goes up to about 90% and stays there. I thought it was locked up, but I walked away for about 10 minutes, came back later and the game was running.

Yes, but it's a long time with me.

:hmmm:

[Aquelarrefox]

50% of loadtime comes from 75%-95% bar cover. I had 20 min load with wac5. 10 min nygm with some mods.
Some combination of mods mekes last stages of loading gets very slow.

[chipsranger]

Hi, chipsranger :salute:

1. Install SH3 via steam.
2. Find the SH3 folder inside your steam folder:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJaG33aCPHk
3. Drag or copy the SH3 folder from your steam directory called 'common' to your C: drive.

Here (picture):
https://postimg.org/image/p3tpv566v/

4. Now proceed with the points below:



1. Look inside "H.sie_V16B1-Patch-Kit" folder for "Patch_SH3.bat".
2. Put "sh3.exe" (from game folder) into "H.sie_V16B1-Patch-Kit" folder.
3. Activate "Patch_SH3.bat". (A black window opens, keep pressing space bar).
4. Activate "HsieOptionsSelector.exe" (inside "H.sie_V16B1-Patch-Kit" folder).
5. Choose the options you like and click "OK" (bottom left).

https://i.imgur.com/uDYGqaq.png

6. Put "sh3.exe" back into SH3 game folder.
7. Activate the mods you like:

https://i.imgur.com/3GoMcXe.png



Sorry, no compatible version of sh3.exe found
Patching not possible! Exit.

Press any key to continue. . .

This I get after sh3.exe steam patcher.

:hmmm:

[jscharpf]

after running the patch is there a file called "sh3.old" ? I found that if I copied this file into the hsie folder then renamed it "sh3.exe" the batch file worked.
Not sure if this would help you.

[chipsranger]

after running the patch is there a file called "sh3.old" ? I found that if I copied this file into the hsie folder then renamed it "sh3.exe" the batch file worked.
Not sure if this would help you.


The patch does not run saying that it is an incompatible version in my steam installation.

Just with with a simulator installation downloaded from another source, I do all installation procedure I get to play the first mission and out of nowhere goes to CTD ..

:hmmm:

[ValoWay]

Sorry, no compatible version of sh3.exe found
Patching not possible! Exit.

Press any key to continue. . .

This I get after sh3.exe steam patcher.

:hmmm:

You don't need to patch the file in the quote below with 'Patch_SH3.bat' cause I've done this alrdy:

hey chipsranger,

put this steam executable in your sh3 folder and try to run it:
https://www.mediafire.com/file/vk53gc9achm2t34/sh3.exe

If it doesn't work, the problem is perhaps caused by your mod list (combination). It's difficult to say via the internet..

This you still have to do yourself though:
Right click on sh3.exe\Properties\Compatibility:
https://i.imgur.com/5bjVlvJ.png

[chipsranger]

You don't need to patch the file in the quote below with 'Patch_SH3.bat' cause I've done this alrdy:



This you still have to do yourself though:
Right click on sh3.exe\Properties\Compatibility:
https://i.imgur.com/5bjVlvJ.png

I'll try a new installation:salute:

[chipsranger]

Where did you activate the V16B1-Patch-Kit?
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/images/smilies/Kaleun_Confused.gif
My order list:
WarAceCampaign 5.0
WAC5.0 Full_Interior
SH3Cmdr32
WAC_5.0_Commander_light
WAC5.0 Campaign_Atlantic_Baltic
Fast time increase for WAC5.0
WAC_5.0_emblem_fix
WAC5.0_Water_dark_blue
WAC5.0_Interior_fix
WAC5.0 User Commands Sounds 2.02b
Pseudodocking for WAC5.0
V16B1-Patch-Kit
O2-Gauges v2
WAC5.0 H.sie Supplement to V16B1_Atlantic_Baltic_Campaign

Activated with friend's recommendation
ValoWay posted on the topic.

I do not know anymore I think with this order list it may poe not work.
You try to see what happens.
:salute:

[ValoWay]

Well, try baby steps..

First off, install the vanilla game and see if it runs at all. If it does not run at all even with steam vanilla (without any mods), try windows compatibility mode.

If it works, I would only activate 'WarAceCampaign 5.0' next and see if you're still able to load a patrol. Then I would try to activate 'WAC5.0 Campaign_Atlantic_Baltic' in addition to 'WarAceCampaign 5.0'.

Then I would keep adding more mods - one by one - until I am not able anymore to load a patrol..

There are simply too many factors that can cause your SH3 copy to crash if you immediately try to run such a long list of mods..

I know, it's time consuming when you do it step by step but that's simply the safest thing to do if you wanna find out why your game is crashing, I'm afraid :-?

We all had to troubleshoot at some point..