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l02turner 09-18-18 12:46 PM

JSGME - Help and Close?
 
Hello for all your efforts to make this game a flawless experience.

I installed JSGME and when I clicked the Help link I was taken to a dead end page. Do you know where I can find the help page?

Also, After I installed GFO I can either Close the JSGME window or leave it open. Will the MODs still run if I close it?

Thanks,
LT

THEBERBSTER 09-26-18 02:58 AM

Solution for Antialiasing Problem with Nvidia GCs and Windows 10 Creator
 
Solution for Antialiasing Problem with Nvidia GCs and Windows 10 Creator

Copied from original post.

After a good time searching and reading many posts in diverse forums and investigating and testing myself, I resolve my ethernal problem with Antialiasing via Nvidia Inspector and Windows 10 with the Creator Update.

The problem: I was unable to set any AA after I updated my W10 to Creator and the latest drivers for my Nvidia GC. All the AA settings via Nvidia Inspector weren´t taken by the game. I had horrendous graphics and abandoned to play SH4 FOTRSU and TMO 25.

I solved the problem, and I´m now happily playing SH4.

The solution: Put in Antialiasing Compatility the value 0x004412C1 (Diablo III) (see the image below, second line).
With this setting, Antialiasing max setting compatible with no golf ball sun (4x4 Multisampling), works fine and, with a 1920x1080 resolution, you have great graphics in SH4. :Kaleun_Wink:

https://i.postimg.cc/4xwQSZjR/GTy87a3.jpg

I hope this solution works in all the PC with W10 Creator and Nvidia GC with latest update. I have now the latest update, 411.63, and all is working very very well.

After a season in ATO with SH5 TWoS, Now I'm changing flag and going to PTO with FOTRS.

Best regards.

Fitzcarraldo :Kaleun_Salute:

Original Post can be found here.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...81&postcount=1

THEBERBSTER 09-26-18 03:20 AM

OM+OMEGU Compilation Set Of Mods For SH4 By Fifi
 
OM+OMEGU Compilation Set Of Mods For SH4 By Fifi

This is a good set of mods for the player who wants the option to play German Campaigns in WWII.

Game requirements SH4 v1.5 with U-Boat Mission also can be known as Gold Edition.

Link to Fifi’s thread.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=240804

Download Mod links are included for all mods in this setup.
Please note that mods showing pkg contain additional mods some of which are included in this compilation.

It is advisable to make a new folder and download all mods to it and then use the Extract Tab so all the mods are accessible in the one folder.

Picture 1 > Mod setup order
https://i.postimg.cc/QN6s6zVx/1-JSGME-mod-order.jpg

Download Links
OpsMonsum_v705
OMv705_to_V720
OMv720_Patch5
OMEGU_v300_pkg
OMEGU_v300_Patch7_pkg
Magnified Hud Dials for OM+OMEGU_Medium Fifi Compilation for OM+OMEGU
Fifi Compilation for OM+OMEGU


Picture 2 > OpsMonsum_v705
https://i.postimg.cc/DfQ5nV1n/1-Ops-Monsun-v705.jpg

Picture 3 > OMv705_to_V720
https://i.postimg.cc/4dfych28/3-OMv705-to-v720.jpg

Picture 4 > OMv720_Patch5
https://i.postimg.cc/4dfych28/3-OMv705-to-v720.jpg

Picture 5 > OMEGU_v300_pkg has additional mods used in this setup.
Open the folder showing.
https://i.postimg.cc/QdsxWTyR/5-OMEGU-v300-package.jpg

Picture 6 > OMEGU_v300 Extract the mod showing.
https://i.postimg.cc/CxW7NwjT/6-OMEGU-v300.jpg

Picture 7 > Optional Mod OM Harder Escort v1.1
This is 1 of 2 optional mods that can be used in this compilation.
Only choose 1 of these optional mods for those who like their game play a bit harder.

https://i.postimg.cc/gJKKmR1m/7-OM-H...scort-v1-1.jpg

Picture 8 > Optional Mod OM Harder Escort v1.2
This is 1 of 2 optional mods that can be used in this compilation.
Only choose 1 of these optional mods for those who like their game play a bit harder.

https://i.postimg.cc/cCHfWzQB/8-OM-H...scort-v1-2.jpg

Picture 9 > OMEGU_v300_Patch7_pkg
Open the folder showing.
https://i.postimg.cc/Gh6v0q9v/9-OMEG...h7-package.jpg

Picture 10 > OMEGU_v300_Patch7 Extract the mod showing.
https://i.postimg.cc/wvWswkSy/10-OMEGU-v300-Patch-7.jpg

Picture 11 > KIUB_English Extract the mod showing.
https://i.postimg.cc/KYxkFVb3/11-KIUB-English.jpg

Picture 12 > Magnified Hud Dials for OM+OMEGU_Medium Extract the mod showing.
https://i.postimg.cc/nVgXMMZJ/12-MAg...EGU-Medium.jpg

Picture 13 > Fifi Compilation for OM+OMEGU
https://i.postimg.cc/6QMVyRB0/13-Fif...r-OM-OMEGU.jpg

Note > No mod must over write KIUB_English

It is recommended that you also install the LAA application Large Address Aware which will add another 2gb of ram to the game.
Large Address Aware (LAA) > Download Link < Essential Application for SH4

Large Adress Aware (LAA) Easy Install > Pictorial


Acknowledgements are listed on Fifi's thread Post 1.

THEBERBSTER 09-26-18 03:26 AM

Windows 11 Installation Problems With SH4
 
Rhodes sent me a PM that I want to share with the community how he got over trying to install SIlent Hunter 4 and getting a black screen.
1. Disable Full Screen Optimization.
2. Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows 7.
3. https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/help/c...s-10/000063445

Thank you Rodrigo

ETR3(SS) 12-07-18 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THEBERBSTER (Post 2297825)
1) Install Silent Hunter 4 via steam

2) Find the copy of SH4 inside your steam folder like C:\Program Files (x86)\ Steam\steamapps\common\Silent Hunter 4.

3) Now paste the entire Silent Hunter 4 folder somewhere on your hard disk like C:\Games\Silent Hunter 4

4) Rename your Silent Hunter 4 folder to "SilentHunter4". It is important that the name has no spaces.

5) Start the SH4.exe

It is advisable to run your applications as administrators.

Courtesy acknowledgement to ValoWay

Following these instructions to the letter will result in the Steam DRM not allowing you to launch your copied version of 4. My Steam directory is on my D:\. What I would recommend would be following the guide to change your Steam Games library and then creating the copy in that library. You can then name the copied folder what ever you wish, use MultiSH4 and be on your way again.

THEBERBSTER 12-07-18 04:53 PM

Hi ETR
I do not use STEAM so I have no experience as to how it needs to be installed.
Apart from Post #7 which you are referring to which I have amended accordingly there is also Post #3 by propbeanie
Peter

chopped50ford 12-19-18 11:21 PM

Frustrating - Not getting torpedo hits
 
Is there a familiar 'bug' in this package of mods? or could it be the 'normal' setting I'm using. I am using this 'complete' mod per the directions.

I have been trying to torpedo ships (see picture below), and ALL of my torpedoes pass under the ships or pass through the ships w/out detonation.

I have had torpedoes go right through the middle of the hulls from straight on bow to stern and port to starboard.

I have tried both modes of contact detonation.

I have set their depths from 5' down to 11' depending on draft of ship.:o

I have had 3 battles/scenarios w/ no luck getting hits when there were obvious hits each time.

I approach using Dick O'Kanes method of attack each time w/ perfection.

Any help is greatly appreciated. :Kaleun_Salute:

Both ships I got 'hits' ... :ping:

http://u.cubeupload.com/Spudhut/SH4.png

hauangua 12-19-18 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chopped50ford (Post 2582310)
Is there a familiar 'bug' in this package of mods? or could it be the 'normal' setting I'm using. I am using this 'complete' mod per the directions.

I have been trying to torpedo ships (see picture below), and ALL of my torpedoes pass under the ships or pass through the ships w/out detonation.

I have had torpedoes go right through the middle of the hulls from straight on bow to stern and port to starboard.

I have tried both modes of contact detonation.

I have set their depths from 5' down to 11' depending on draft of ship.:o

I have had 3 battles/scenarios w/ no luck getting hits when there were obvious hits each time.

I approach using Dick O'Kanes method of attack each time w/ perfection.

Any help is greatly appreciated. :Kaleun_Salute:

Both ships I got 'hits' ... :ping:

http://u.cubeupload.com/Spudhut/SH4.png

Your mod list?

THEBERBSTER 12-20-18 04:45 AM

Hi h
Not something I have had a problem with as such but I can understand the circumstances as to why it maybe happening.
The Americans had major problems with their torpedoes which took a while to sort out.
This will be replicated in your game to some extent but not to every torpedo.

Firing torpedoes at a destroyer the draft needs to be set very shallow otherwise they will past under the hull.
Having said all that your problem from what you are experiencing would seem to be more like a game one?

Questions.

Do you still get the same problem when you do the torpedo tutorial?
Are you using manual or auto targeting?
Is your game based on a "Career?
What path have you used to install your game?
Are you using L.A.A?
Does it make a difference if you un-tick "Dud Torpedoes" from the game player settings?

Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157
[D:\Games\SH4 My Mega Mod\MODS]
1 Game Fixes Only Mod v1.1
2 MaxOptics IV for GFO 1.1
3 Real Environment mod install
4 GFO Patch for Real Env
5 Webster's No Crew Fatigue
6 Bigger Better Protractors
7 Extra Allied naval bases for Stock SH4 + UBM v3.0
8 Webster's Upgraded Deck Gun v1
9 Webster's New sonar view for v1.5
10 Eye Patch for Stock
11 Pacific Sound Mod
12 Stop The Shouting
13 sobers compass mod_version color
14 3000 Yard Bearing Tool (1920x)
15 Magnified Hud Dials for v1.5_Large
16 Webster's Eliminate Floating Plankton
17 Remove grain effect


Having played my mega mod, GFO, FOTRSU, I have not come across the problem you are having.

Peter



chopped50ford 12-20-18 10:13 AM

Q&A....
 
@theberbster

Thank you for the fast response.

Quote:

The Americans had major problems with their torpedoes which took a while to sort out.
This will be replicated in your game to some extent but not to every torpedo.
I have considered this knowing the history of issues we were having, but Im hitting a big zero on hits on 5 ships in a row; each torpedo passing through. With the depth I have set them at, they should be bouncing off the hulls; if this was the case, I would have nodded my head in defeat to torpedo duds :(

Quote:

Firing torpedoes at a destroyer the draft needs to be set very shallow otherwise they will past under the hull.
Having said all that your problem from what you are experiencing would seem to be more like a game one?
This could be the case, I have been checking draft specifics for each ship I have been encountering. If the draft was at 11.5', I set them shallow at 5'


To answer some of your questions:

Questions.
Do you still get the same problem when you do the torpedo tutorial? - I will try this to see if there is a change.

Are you using manual or auto targeting? - I am using Auto Targeting

Is your game based on a "Career? - Yes - Im currently in 'Career Mode'

What path have you used to install your game? C:/Games/Steam/SH4...I pulled the game out of Windows (X64) folder per directions I saw in your recommendations

Are you using L.A.A? - I am not since I am not seeing any performance issues

Does it make a difference if you un-tick "Dud Torpedoes" from the game player settings? - I will try this....Im going to try the tutorial, and restart adding manual targeting, etc, etc.

propbeanie 12-20-18 10:36 AM

chopped50ford, go ahead and include your mod list for Peter THEBERBSTER to look at, especially if you are using one of the Torpedo mods. Use JSGME, click on its blue "Tasks..." link in the middle of the window, then "Export activated mods list to..." the clipboard, then paste that into your next post. As always though, Large Address Aware (LAA) is recommended whether you have symptoms or not. :salute:

KaleunMarco 02-22-19 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THEBERBSTER (Post 2297833)
Last updated 2nd May 2018
Large Adress Aware (LAA) Easy Install

LAA can be installed anywhere as it uses a browser that you point to find your SH4.exe.

Click on the icon and you will see this screen.

http://img.techpowerup.org/100219/basic.png

Click on the browse button and look for your SH4.exe application icon.

Common example would be C:\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 4
Click on it.
You will see it show in the path.
The path will now show as in the picture example.

In Step 2 just tick the box.

Click on Save and you are done and will not need to do this again.

Optional.
Repeat the same for the JSGME apllication.

Courtesy acknowledgement to Webster for use of his picture.


is there a 64-bit LAA? the only copy i can find in the Downloads section is 32-bit. i am trying to help a beginner running Win10.
thanks.

THEBERBSTER 02-22-19 06:51 PM

Hi KM
L.A.A. will be only 32 bit regardless of your system.
All Silent Hunter versions are 32 bit which is why they always want to default to the Programs files (86) directory which is 32 bit where as the Program Files directory is where you will find your 64 bit programs.

If you play more than one version of Silent Hunter 4 then by using the SH4 Gramophone Randomiser application and a batch file shortcut to your your desktop or taskbar will mix your music and start the SH4 game you choose to play.
Peter

KaleunMarco 02-22-19 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THEBERBSTER (Post 2593114)
Hi KM
L.A.A. will be only 32 bit regardless of your system.
All Silent Hunter versions are 32 bit which is why they always want to default to the Programs files (86) directory which is 32 bit where as the Program Files directory is where you will find your 64 bit programs.

If you play more than one version of Silent Hunter 4 then by using the SH4 Gramophone Randomiser application and a batch file shortcut to your your desktop or taskbar will mix your music and start the SH4 game you choose to play.
Peter

thanks for the explanation.
:salute::salute::salute:

erahmig 05-07-19 08:17 PM

Mismatch between screenshots in the 2nd post and the actual downloaded mod
 
Hi,

I just downloaded this megamod from the SH4 downloads section using this link: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=5298.

But, the dates/times and contents of what I downloaded are different than what's shown in the 2nd post of this thread.

This is what I see in the .zip file I downloaded:
https://i.postimg.cc/w38H5Q0K/THEBER...7-contents.png.

The dates and times on the folders and on the Word document are all older than what's shown in the screenshot of the 2nd post of this thread.

Does that mean I downloaded the wrong thing? Please advise - I' confused :o :)

** EDIT **
Well, apparently I can't read dates correctly. It looks like the dates in the download are *newer* than what's pictured in the 2nd post of this thread. Sooo, that's embarrasing. Sorry for the confusion :doh:
** EDIT **

Eric

P.S. I know how much work it must have been, and still is, to have made this megamod and then to support it. Thank you very much for all your effort!

THEBERBSTER 05-15-19 04:15 PM

Hi e
Corrected :salute:

Thanks for posting the info.

Peter

THEBERBSTER 09-30-19 01:27 PM

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TMOwTw 2.50 I have played this many times and I can also highly recommend it.

irfanahmed1979 04-10-20 09:05 PM

Question for Steam version
 
i) Is it absolutely necessary to disable Windows 10 updates?

ii) Does the Mega mod also include any graphical improvements (eye candy)?

I've add SH4 to my steam wishlist but want to be absolutely sure that I will be able to use my PC normally along with SH4.

propbeanie 04-11-20 10:10 AM

You cannot disable Win10 Updates, only delay them, and for not very long at that...

Which mod are you wondering about the eye-candy with?

Steam and SH4 do nothing to interfere with normal computer operations. Once you install Steam, you will have a log-in pop-up every time you boot the computer, but that can be disabled in the Steam settings easily enough. One important thing to watch for when installing an older game such as SH4 and Steam, is that Steam will default to installing in "C:\Program Files (x86)" (as documented throughout this portion of the SubSim web site), and as such, the games' "Library" (the Steam term) will be below that, also in the Program Files folder, which presents problems when you attempt to apply mods to the game. If and when you do purchase (whether Steam or another vendor), be sure to install into a folder of your own creation that is outside of any of the Windows "protected" folders, such as the "Program Files" folders, but also any others under the UAC (User Access Control) of Windows. :salute:

irfanahmed1979 04-11-20 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by propbeanie (Post 2662333)
You cannot disable Win10 Updates, only delay them, and for not very long at that...

Which mod are you wondering about the eye-candy with?

Steam and SH4 do nothing to interfere with normal computer operations. Once you install Steam, you will have a log-in pop-up every time you boot the computer, but that can be disabled in the Steam settings easily enough. One important thing to watch for when installing an older game such as SH4 and Steam, is that Steam will default to installing in "C:\Program Files (x86)" (as documented throughout this portion of the SubSim web site), and as such, the games' "Library" (the Steam term) will be below that, also in the Program Files folder, which presents problems when you attempt to apply mods to the game. If and when you do purchase (whether Steam or another vendor), be sure to install into a folder of your own creation that is outside of any of the Windows "protected" folders, such as the "Program Files" folders, but also any others under the UAC (User Access Control) of Windows. :salute:

Thank you for your reply.

I already have steam and my steam games are spread over three different drives and three different Steam Games folders. So I won't install it in C: drive altogether. But the UAC, isn't that going interfere even on a seperate physical drive/SSD too?

About the eye candy part, I really don't know what any of these mods do. So what I wanted to ask was: Is there any mod included in The Berbsters pack that does improve textures or anything related to graphics?:salute:


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