SH3 Mini Tweaker [game values tweaking tool]

[timetraveller]

SH3 Mini Tweaker is up and available for download.

Tweaker is a simplified GUI program interface for changing general hex game variables for Silent Hunter III.

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ!!
The program works with all patch versions, HOWEVER the tweak files supplied are for SH3 patch version 1.4b ONLY.

GET IT at (it's right at the top):

http://www.delraydepot.com/tt/sh3sdk.htm

BE SURE to also download the TweakFiles.zip. Unzip them and save them to the SH3 Mini Tweaker's \TweakFiles folder (run the program before and the folder will be created).

Most of the aircraft .SIM tweak files are not completed for each plane's weapons systems (only B24 is complete). I may add that info when I have some time. You can always give it a whirl too.

Hope you like. Remember, the tweak files written are for SH3 patch 1.4b ONLY!!

TT

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[Gizzmoe]

:o :o :o :o :o

Amazing!!!!!

Thanks!

[HEMISENT]

Timetraveller. This looks great thank you.
When I go to the link I get your site.
First dl on top is SH3 Inspector build 188 (which I already have.)
Once at Inspector listing I find Unit images.zip at the bottom but nothing called tweak files.zip or mini tweaker
What am I doing wrong here?
Please advise.

[Gizzmoe]

First dl on top is SH3 Inspector build 188 (which I already have.)

First download is the Mini Tweaker, you should refresh the page. Empty your browser cache if you still don´t see it.

Or use these direct links.

Mini Tweaker:
http://www.delraydepot.com/tt/SH3MiniTweaker_build104.zip

Tweakfiles:
http://www.delraydepot.com/tt/TweakFiles.zip

[HEMISENT]

Thank You Gizzmoe those links worked like a champ.
stupid question: how do you empty browser cache and why?

[rulle34]

Big thank's again TT :rock: :rock: :rock:

[Gizzmoe]

stupid question: how do you empty browser cache and why?

The old page was probably still in your browser cache, that´s why you didn´t see the updated page. Or you are using a proxy.

To delete the browser cache (if you have Internet Explorer)
Tools/Internet Options/Delete Files.

You can also press F5 (Refresh) , that should also refresh the page so that you see the download.

[gouldjg]

Just had a glimpse and this tool rocks :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock:

Thankyou Thnkyou Thankyou

Timetraveller, I want to add a tweakfile for the sub zones which also includes the armour levels. I will read the tutorial anyway as it is such a great tool.

I am just wondering if you know what rebound actually does ingame?.

[HEMISENT]

Gizzmoe, Thanks again worked as advertized. My system is 2 years old and its never been done before. thanks for the tip.

[timetraveller]

Just had a glimpse and this tool rocks :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock:

Thankyou Thnkyou Thankyou

Timetraveller, I want to add a tweakfile for the sub zones whih also includes the armour levels. I will read the tutorial anyway as it is such a great tool.

I am just wondering if you know what rebound actually does ingame?.

Thanks, gouldjg, and all,

Not sure myself what rebound is. It' a fairly small value. Maybe the "bounce affect" when collision occurs??

Good luck on the zones. Zones might be tough. I never could figure them out. There's a zillion of them with no identifiers that I can find.

TT

[timetraveller]

Gizzmoe, Thanks again worked as advertized. My system is 2 years old and its never been done before. thanks for the tip.

HEMISENT,

Also make sure you don't have "never" checked for the web page refresh.

TT

example-
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[Herr Karl]

Thanks TimeTraveller...you guys never cease to amaze me... :up:

[Kpt. Lehmann]

:up: :up: :up: Timetraveller!!! You are DA MAN!!!! :rock: :rock: :rock:

[Marhkimov]

Oh yes! More modding to be done! :up: :up:

[Axlwolf]

Can i tweak the underwater visibility value with this utility?
I need to remove the infamous "Curtain" effect.
Thanks in advance for your reply :)

[HanSolo78]

Please tell us more about the changeable settings!!

[timetraveller]

double post

[timetraveller]

Please tell us more about the changeable settings!!

Hi HanSolo78,

There's several thousand changeable values there, all in many different areas. If you just want to look, install the program and have a look at all of them. Nothing will be changed by looking.

All ships, subs, aircraft, torpedos, depth charges, hedge hogs, K-Guns, Y-guns, all bombs, guns, sky, fog, wave characteristics, water colors, mines, search lights, cameras, sensors, every shell type are represented.

TT

[timetraveller]

Can i tweak the underwater visibility value with this utility?
I need to remove the infamous "Curtain" effect.
Thanks in advance for your reply :)

Yes, you should be able to.

Underwater fog is in the scene_dat.txt tweak file.

If it's water colors, yes too. They are in the env_ tweak files. But, it might be easier to change them in SH3 Color Inspector V2.

TT

[gouldjg]

I am having a little trouble with the Depth charges changes as setting the min radius seems to auto set the max as same??????.

I may just reload the rules again or do you think they are accidently connected now.

Cheers

[timetraveller]

I am having a little trouble with the Depth charges changes as setting the min radius seems to auto set the max as same??????.

I may just reload the rules again or do you think they are accidently connected now.

Cheers

Oops,

Looks like you've found the first error. Sorry. Easy to fix.

I made a mistake in the tweak files for depth charges and hedge hogs.

In the tweak files:

DepthCharges_zon.txt -

Bad:
search,MinRadius,1,single,>2,MaxRadius
Change to:
search,MaxRadius,1,single,>2,MaxRadius


DC_X_H_zon.txt -

Bad:
search,MinRadius,1,single,>2,MaxRadius
Change to:
search,MaxRadius,1,single,>2,MaxRadius

I'll correct the files and upload a new TweakFiles.txt package. No harm done here thankfully.

TT

[gouldjg]

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

I already fixed it but then I had trouble with this forum so could not respond to say it was fixed lol.

It was a easy enough mistake to make. I make loads :oops:

p.s. I am having fun halving all the shell values.

[martes86]

Very nice. :up:

[The Avon Lady]

So now we can all make flying Uboat movies, like CCIP? :yep:

[Redwine]

Thanks a lot for job and effort ...Timetraveller ! :up:

[gdogghenrikson]

good work

[Excalibur Bane]

So now we can all make flying Uboat movies, like CCIP? :yep:

It's not as easy as it looks, you know. :P

[JScones]

Awesome stuff as always TT! :up:

This will make those "black hole" files much more accessible to all users!

[Axlwolf]

I've put my nose around the torpedo_sim,searching for the infamous "unused torpedo type" and i've found the reference about a torpedo,with a speed of 45 knot and a range of 8000.From the name of the torpedo (Steinbarsch Walter) i think is based of the famous Walter engine.Someone know how to make it available in game?I would love to use it with my XXI sub :yep:

[timetraveller]

I've put my nose around the torpedo_sim,searching for the infamous "unused torpedo type" and i've found the reference about a torpedo,with a speed of 45 knot and a range of 8000.From the name of the torpedo (Steinbarsch Walter) i think is based of the famous Walter engine.Someone know how to make it available in game?I would love to use it with my XXI sub :yep:

Yes, that seems to be the mystery 11th torpedo. Not sure how one would go about using it in-game.

TT

[Axlwolf]

I've googled a bit...it seems it's for real a Walter-Engined torpedo
The "Impulse" value it is the same as the other torpedo.It doesnt seem unbalanced.
I wonder why they dont make it useable :doh:

[Jungman]

You can always replace one of the torpedos you do not use much in game (such as maybe the worthless T-2) with the same values as that "Walter Turbine" torpedo, and copy over any renown and availability data.

Change the T-3 to include the T-2 era. Or replace one of the FAT I or II torps pretty much worthless also.

Thus a simple way to have the infamous torpedo in game. ;) Be sure to know if it was a 'bubble free' torp (needs an electric model to substitute for).

BTY: TimeTraveler's new tool is great! :P What a time saver for changing those myrad of values. And it is good for the 'hex disabled' modders out there. :-j

UPDATE: That torp used the expermental Hydrogen Peroxide to use as an oxidizer for the fuel. it was tried on under water submarines to acheive much power underwater. I do not know if it produced water bubbles or not. If it did, then is was not much better in performance than the T-1 steam torpedo.

[Hunterbear]

Wonderful tool timetraveller!

Always been a user of your other SH3 utils. Although I'm pecking through learning the basics of hex editing, your tool makes it that much easier to do changes.

Thank you!

:up:

[Albrecht Von Hesse]

I'm having a spot of trouble with the SH3 Inspector program. I've downloaded and installed MiniTweaker, Inspector and File Analyzer, and while MiniTweaker and File Analyzer run fine, when I try and run Inspector I get the error message: "Unable to read/find SH3 registry key".

Any idea what's up?

[Madox58]

Do you mean the Color Inspector?

[Albrecht Von Hesse]

Do you mean the Color Inspector?

No. It's the one called "SH3Inspector".

[Geordie733]

You had mentioned earlier that you can improve the tracer on the deck gun but i couldnt find the post. Can you remind me again how you actually do it.

[Sailor Steve]

Who are you asking? The last post was almost two years ago.

[Herr Karl]

:rotfl:




:arrgh!:

[Redwine]

You had mentioned earlier that you can improve the tracer on the deck gun but i couldnt find the post. Can you remind me again how you actually do it.
If you want to watch better the tracer shells, you can download my Gun FX Stage 4 mod... at my signature.

Pros... you will be able to aim so far. You can see the shells with full zoom up to 10km.

Issues... looks a little weird at day with binoculars (some uncompatibility with day fog) , but looks too nice at night.

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If not you can easy manually edit as follow. (but Gun FX contains many more modifications)



Tracer Shells Manual Editing :

With this edit you will have a very more visible deck gun tracer shells effect.


1]
Open TimeTraveller’s Mini Tweaker program.

2]
Browse for twek files and open the following .txt files :

3]
@Shell_trace.txt

Select subfile “unnamed effect”

Edit :
FPS = 12
Size = 0,8
SpinAngleVariation = 30

4]
@Shell_trace_Fast.txt

Select subfile “unnamed effect”

Edit :
Size = 0,8

[Madox58]

Be aware that the stock Tweak files will not work with GWX.
:lol:

[Geordie733]

I have Time Travellers tweaker but when i look for the files in it i cannot find it

[SquareSteelBar]

I have Time Travellers tweaker but when i look for the files in it i cannot find itWhat files do you mean - the tweak files?
These files you have to download separately...:

MiniTweaker's Tweak Files (http://files.filefront.com/MiniTweakerTweakFileszip/;9322129;/fileinfo.html)

Cheers,
SquareSteelBar

[Geordie733]

found it now and changed the values. another question though: can you change the colour of the tracer to eg: red

[Xanto]

Is there still a utility like this SH3 mini tweeker that I can use with GWX3?

[Axeman]

I had a hard drive crash and lost my copy of Timetravelers SH3 mini tweaker and the tweakfiles.zip.

Does anyone have these files available for download and if so, where can I get it? (All listed download sites are no longer available and google has struck out.)

Thank you in advance.

[onelifecrisis]

Use S3D instead.

[SquareSteelBar]

...Does anyone have these files available for download and if so, where can I get it?...
Timetraveller's MiniTweaker (http://www.sendspace.com/file/i2mhk0)

[Axeman]

Thank you SquareSteelBar! I greatly appreciate it!

onelifecrisis, would you please tell me what S3D is and where I can get a copy? I don't recall seeing any info on it.

[SquareSteelBar]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=119571