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Originally Posted by U110 (Post 2247183)

There must be something not right since i click the download and then it says file not found

Strange, comes up fine on this end. Just tried it.

Here

If that link does not work then it can be found under Maik's Archives, a stickied thread in the SH3 Mods Forum. Look for the name of the
mod author :yep:

Link appears to be working just fine :yep:

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Originally Posted by ReallyDedPoet (Post 2247184)

I click the download link and then this appears
http://s3.postimg.org/cqhi5orab/untitled_2333.png

Very bizarre...i dont know, maybe its my firefox browser

Edit.

Nevermind, i found the mod in the arhive you mentioned above, and now i download it.
Thanks for the help :salute:

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Originally Posted by U110 (Post 2247391)

Thanks for the help :salute:

:up:

The NYGM dowload page contains a link to a file called MSM-Interim-Beta_NYGM. The notes on the webpage regarding this file say:

File (8) contains a small patch to improve IABL's large new MSM-interim-beta merchant fleet for use with NYGM. The fleet itself must be downloaded from IABL directly. Then install this mod (8) afterwards.

I am unable to locate MFM-Interim-Beta. I have found MFM-Lite-Beta. I currently am using Merchant_Fleet_Mod_3.2 with NYGM 3.6D and have experienced no problems so far. (Man falls off ten-story building. As he falls past the fifth floor, he calls out: “OK so far!”:D)

Should I be using MSM-Interim-Beta_NYGM with MFM 3.2? Should I be using MFM-Lite-Beta instead? Should MSM-Interim-Beta_NYGM be used with MFM-Lite-Beta? Is MSM-Interim-Beta_NYGM no longer needed?

@BigWalleye:
I've posted the reply to your query on the NYGM page.

Stiebler.

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Originally Posted by Stiebler (Post 2262935)

@BigWalleye:
I've posted the reply to your query on the NYGM page.

Stiebler.

Yes, got it. Thanks! Double posted because I wasn't sure where I was most likely to catch someone's eye and get an answer.

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Originally Posted by iambecomelife (Post 1413569)

MERCHANT FLEET MOD - INITIAL RELEASE INFO

This mod's designed to replace Stock SH3's paltry merchant roster with a huge variety of surface craft, from motor launches to tramp steamers to fleet oilers. It has its roots back in the early days of Silent Hunter 3, when I noticed that the existing merchant ships were sometimes crudely detailed, or were types that would rarely have been encountered during the Battle of the Atlantic.

The mod uses about 60-70 base models and over 3,000 skins to create profuse variety amongst shipping in both convoys and random merchant encounters. Skins from dozens if not hundreds of historical companies are represented. Nations featured in this initial release are as follows:

United Kingdom
United States of America
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
The Netherlands
Belgium
Ireland
Argentina
Brazil
Panama
Canada

Whereas before you encountered a monotonous selection of C-2's and coastal merchants in all nations' rosters, now almost anything is possible. That speck on the horizon could be a brand-new, 10,000 ton tanker or a rusty old tramp making its rounds from coast to coast. It could be a bulk freighter loaded down with minerals, a tiny steam launch, or a fast freighter-transport, carrying troops and war materiel for an Allied invasion.

Neutral ships will be common, and they may or may not be carrying cargo to the enemy. As commander, it will be up to you to decide based on vessel location, paint scheme, deck cargo, and behavior whether or not a target is legitimate. This mod is intended for serious players - sink anything that moves and you may well end your patrol with a huge renown hit.

Installation is quick and easy, using Jonesoft's Generic Mod Enabler.

PRIMARY FEATURES:

1) Dozens of ship models inspired by photographs of typical ships constructed between 1900 and 1945

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d5...Billboard3.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d5...Billboard2.jpg

2) Tremendous paint scheme variations, based on hundreds of historical shipping companies and wartime camoflage patterns

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d5...Billboard1.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d5.../General12.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d5...e/General5.jpg
3) Neutral ships, which may or may not be legitimate targets. Hull flags, lettering, and shipping company names printed on the sides of vessels.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d5.../General13.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d5...e/Neutral2.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d5...e/Neutral1.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d5...e/Neutral3.jpg

4) Different amounts of smoke affect ship visibility. Particle effects for coal-burning steamers and modern motorships.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d5...ife/Smoke2.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d5...ife/Smoke4.jpg

4) Changes in armament and coloring as the war goes on. Weapons range from light AA guns to Hurricane fighters. By 1942, expect most ships to be camoflaged and armed.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d5...ife/Smoke1.jpg

5) Varied damage resistance depending on vessel size and age.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d5...fe/Damage1.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d5...fe/Damage3.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d5...fe/Damage2.jpg

6) Easy installation/uninstallation with the click of a mouse (JSGME required).

7) Compatibility with existing Silent Hunter 3 supermods.

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GET IT HERE [UPDATE: REUPLOADED 1/03/2012]:

http://www.gamefront.com/files/21149818/Merchant_Fleet_Mod_3_2_rar

SKIN PACKS (Not required but recommended)

http://www.gamefront.com/files/21149864/MFM_v3_Skin_Packs_7z

Version 3.2 (improved ships removed to prevent crashes with supermods. Changed eqp file to tanker T14B. Recompressed due to error messages following downloads.)

SKIN PACKS as of 6/09/10 (~ 3,000 skins, with hundreds of variations):

[LINKS REMOVED]

LIGHT VERSION (IMPROVED STABILITY FOR GWX INSTALLS & OLDER MACHINES. NO NEUTRAL SHIPS EXCEPT AMERICAN VESSELS.)

[LINK REMOVED]

Version: 3.1 (improved stability to prevent career & museum crashes, especially with GWX. Added tanker T19A.)

[LINK REMOVED]

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Skin Packs:

Great Mod. I installed this mod over GWX via JSGME but Im not sure if it is working. None of the mercahnts have the hull marking like I see in the pic posted. Am I doing something wrong? Any help would be appreciated thanks!

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Originally Posted by Akula17024 (Post 2274261)

Also when I go tho the museum SH3 crashed after about 2 mins into the loading process.

Akula:

You need to add this in your data\sea\englishnames.cfg:

;Iambecomes MF mod
L01B=Heavy Merchant 01
L02B=Heavy Merchant 02
L03B=Heavy Merchant 03
M01B=Medium Merchant 01
M02B=Medium Merchant 02
M03B=Medium Merchant 03
M04B=Medium Merchant 04
M06B=Medium Merchant 06
M07B=Medium Merchant 07
M08B=Medium Merchant 08
M09B=Medium Merchant 09
M10B=Medium Merchant 10
M11B=Medium Merchant 11
M12B=Medium Merchant 12
M13B=Medium Merchant 13
M14B=Medium Merchant 14
M15B=Medium Merchant 15
M16B=Medium Merchant 16
M17B=Medium Merchant 17
M18B=Medium Merchant 18
M19B=Medium Merchant 19
M20B=Medium Merchant 20
M21B=CAM-Ship 02
M22B=Medium Merchant 22
M23B=Medium Merchant 23
M24B=Medium Merchant 24
M25B=Medium Merchant 25
M26B=Medium Merchant 26
M27B=Medium Merchant 27
M28B=Medium Merchant 28
M29B=Medium Merchant 29
M30B=Medium Merchant 30
M31B=Medium Merchant 31
M32B=Medium Merchant 32
M33B=Medium Merchant 33
M34B=Medium Merchant 34
M37B=Medium Merchant 37
M38B=Medium Merchant 38
M39B=Medium Merchant 39
M40B=Medium Merchant 40
S01B=Light Merchant 01
S02B=Light Merchant 02
S03B=Light Merchant 03
S04B=Light Merchant 04
O01B=Ore Freighter 01
O02A=Ore Freighter 02
Q01B=Medium Merchant 17
T01B=Tanker 01
T02B=Tanker 02
T03B=Tanker 03
T05B=Tanker 05
T06B=Tanker 06
T07B=Tanker 07
T08B=Tanker 08
T11B=Tanker 11
T12B=Tanker 12
T13B=Tanker 13
T14B=Tanker CAM-Ship
T16B=Tanker 16
T18B=Tanker 18
P01B=Converted Transport 01
P02B=Converted Transport 02
P03B=Converted Transport 03
L02A=Heavy Merchant 02
L03A=Heavy Merchant 03
M01A=Medium Merchant 01
M03A=Medium Merchant 03
M05A=Medium Merchant 05
M06A=Medium Merchant 06
M07A=Medium Merchant 07
M09A=Medium Merchant 09
M10A=Medium Merchant 10
M13A=Medium Merchant 13
M15A=Medium Merchant 15
M16A=Medium Merchant 16
M17A=Medium Merchant 17
M18A=Medium Merchant 18
M19A=Medium Merchant 19
M20A=Medium Merchant 20
M22A=Medium Merchant 22
M25A=Medium Merchant 25
M30A=Medium Merchant 30
M34A=Medium Merchant 34
M39A=Medium Merchant 39
M40A=Medium Merchant 40
S01A=Light Merchant 01
S02A=Light Merchant 02
S03A=Light Merchant 03
S04A=Light Merchant 04
M01X=Medium Merchant 01
M02X=Medium Merchant 02
M03X=Medium Merchant 03
M06X=Medium Merchant 06
M07X=Medium Merchant 07
M08X=Medium Merchant 08
M09X=Medium Merchant 09
M10X=Medium Merchant 10
M11X=Medium Merchant 11
M12X=Medium Merchant 12
M13X=Medium Merchant 13
M14X=Medium Merchant 14
M15X=Medium Merchant 15
M16X=Medium Merchant 16
M17X=Medium Merchant 17
M18X=Medium Merchant 18
M19X=Medium Merchant 19
M20X=Medium Merchant 20
M22X=Medium Merchant 22
M24X=Medium Merchant 24
M25X=Medium Merchant 25
M26X=Medium Merchant 26
M30X=Medium Merchant 30
M31X=Medium Merchant 31
M32X=Medium Merchant 32
M33X=Medium Merchant 33
M34X=Medium Merchant 34
M37X=Medium Merchant 37
M39X=Medium Merchant 39
T01A=Tanker 01
T03A=Tanker 03
T09A=Tanker 09
T10A=Tanker 10
T11A=Tanker 11
T13A=Tanker 13
T16A=Tanker 16
T17A=Tanker 17
T18A=Tanker 18
T19A=Tanker 19
RP01A=Repair Ship
AK01A=Naval Cargo Ship 01
AK02A=Naval Cargo Ship 02
AK03A=Naval Cargo Ship 03
AM01A=Ammunition Ship 01
T01X=Tanker 01
T02X=Tanker 02
T03X=Tanker 03
T04X=Tanker 04
T05X=Tanker 05
T08X=Tanker 08
T10X=Tanker 10
T16X=Tanker 16
T17X=Tanker 17
T18X=Tanker 18
AO01A=US Oiler 01
AO02A=US Oiler 02
O01A=Naval Oiler 01
P01A=Converted Transport 01
P02A=Converted Transport 02
P03A=Converted Transport 03
F01B=Steam Trawler 01
F02B=Steam Trawler 02
F03B=Steam Trawler 03
F04B=Steam Trawler 04

Copy these lines and add they with a text editor and save.

Also, you need the 4GB Patch for run this mod.

Regards.

Fitzcarraldo :salute:

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Originally Posted by fitzcarraldo (Post 2274378)

Hey thanks for the help. the only 4gb patch I can find is for SH4. Any idea where it is?

[QUOTE=Akula17024;2274463]Hey thanks for the help. the only 4gb patch I can find is for SH4. Any idea where it is?

also I have never used a text editor???? Will it work with Magui widescreen do you know??

Open englishnames.cfg file using any text editor, for instance from Total Commander (F4 button), copy and paste MFM names at the end of list from that file. That's all.

Install hsie v16b1 patch kit - it includes 4gb patch and is absolutely must have addon for SH3.

Good luck mate.

Text editors: Wordpad or Word from Office.

As wrote by Jaxa use a text editor for add the ships: copy and paste.

4gb patch is the same for SH3 and SH4.

Regards.

Fitzcarraldo :salute:

For simple copy/paste operations like adding the names to your englishnames.cfg, Notepad, which comes already installed in Windows, works just fine.