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Originally Posted by Phoenix The Taffer (Post 1157449)

AFAIK, I have 1.4b and I'm not gonna sweat over this issue anymore based on some other posts I've read in the last few hours.

Basically the Encore DVD SH2/SH3 combo version of the game from Newegg doesnt require a patch, and I'm gonna install GWX now and start trying to beat the tutorials :)

Thanks for all the input, everyone. :)

I'll think about it :)

Just not the one you had all the trouble with. :03: :har::rotfl:

Bah :) If they had just put 1.4b on the title screen, it would never have become an issue :)

Sounds like we need a 1.5 universal patch :)

Send me just one copy! :88)

Ok then, if you already have a patched version then do as I had said to you in #8 ( Forget about # number 2 ). Just start loading GWX with GWX3_Commander_Files.exe.

I recommend strongly while you're in the process, that you carry on your install with SH3 Commander :
SH3 Commander Setup
GWX3 files for SH3 Commander 3.2 Setup
SH3 Commander files for GWX 3.0 Setup

and JSGME :
JoneSoft Generic Mod Enabler Setup

They are a must to my opinion, and it takes secons.

Good luck with your install. :salute:

And.... Read all the Manuels ( Important ! ) :03:

You're getting a lot of bad advice here.

Your first instinct was correct: your version is already patched. Do NOT install patch 1.4b.

A quick explanation, as I was part of the 1.4 patch test team: After 1.3 they decided it needed a fourth patch. We tested 1.4, they changed it a little and dubbed it 1.4b. Unfortunately if you load it it only says 1.3 on the changefiles. But it says 1.4 on the loading screen when you boot the game up.

Newer versions come already patched, and yes it is the very latest greatest 1.4b patch, as 1.4 was never released to the public. So you're good to go.

SH3 Commander is an external tool which works around the game to give you some of the greatest options you can imagine. It is compatible with any mod or supermod, so it is highly recommended. GWX3 will greatly add to your game experience; SH3 Commander will greatly add to your career experience.

Good luck and good hunting.

Thanks for the confirmation! :) I may give Commander another go.

Well, as soon as I figure out the proper install order...guess I should look at the Grey Wolves website again since I intend to keep using GWX...

Install Commander before or after GWX, tis up to you, but don't forget the CFG file and use Commander to start/load your first patrol.

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Originally Posted by jimbuna (Post 1159515)

Install Commander before or after GWX, tis up to you, but don't forget the CFG file and use Commander to start/load your first patrol.

Do you guys and gals use Commander each time you start the game? And why for *first patrol*? Is this related to that weird career profile bug I read about somewhere?

edit: edited cause I saw the answer to one of my questions on the GMX site.

Welcome aboard.:salute:

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Originally Posted by Phoenix The Taffer (Post 1159549)

Yes, I use the SH3 Commander shortcut to load the game every time, first patrol or not. Every time.

The config files found here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147567

...help SH3 Commander work correctly with GWX3.0.

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Originally Posted by Bent Periscope (Post 1159570)

Welcome aboard.:salute:

Thank you :)

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie (Post 1159575)

Good to know :)

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(From the GWX Support Page): You can run optional tools like SH3 Commander, JSGME, SH3Gen, etc. provided you run them as an 'Administrator' after you have installed them.

I think I forgot to do this the last few times I tried GWX. I assume I need to also check the admin box in SH3.EXE as well? Or will Commander automatically spawn SH3.EXE with admin privileges? I assume it probably doesnt matter, but it's best to know before doing this clean install again. I think at least some of the "game weirdness" I was experiencing before may have been a part of that. Most of the time I hate it when programs like disk defraggers auto-spawn web browsers with admin priv due to security, but in this situation it wouldnt bother me. (I run my stuff in a Vista User Account)

Welcome to SubSim and sorry you had such a hard time even getting the game installed! Hope you enjoy it, and any questions other than installing, we'll be quick to answer :O: