NOOB-related: Is it worthwile to play stock first at all ???
 

Or I just GOTTA go with one of the supa-modz ???

Any mods that do not require the 1.4b patch ???

Any mods that simply enhance graphics ???

Thanks.

The only reason to play stock (even a patched up version of stock), is if SH3 runs slow on your computer, or long(er) load times get on your nerves.

Otherwise, not much of a reason to.

If you can run it, GWX is a very good mod. Great graphics, I would not go back to the stock version.

No, but it does help give a feel for the amazing amount of changes that have been made in the last two years.

Run stock until you get bored that should be about a week then go all the way with GWX. :rock:

I just like to add since I switched to GWX my load up time is shorter and no time too make two cups of coffee. ;)

So GWX enhances graphics as well ???
 

I though it was only about the realism factor.

If it takes that long.:rotfl:

Stock gives you more easy targets. It's ok as a training device before things get serious in GWX.

:lost:

Enchances? More like... blows out of the water :arrgh!:

GWX is an amazing visual overhaul. Both in terms of overall look/feel and in terms of features (just look at the list of ships).

Do NOT miss the super-mods. It's like playing the game at a fraction of its true potential, both for good looks and good game.

A week ??? I must be retarded then...
 

I'm still playing around with single mission mode (haven't even started the career one yet), replaying my favourite missions where of course the prey is easy to bite into. And that is because I still don't have full understanding of the TDC.

I totally agree. If you just go straight to GWX you`ll never appreciate the total sickness of SH3 modding. :rock: I go for the odd vanilla patrol pretty much every time I reinstall the game, just for the laughs.

Edit: Welcome to SubSim, Albert!

Well you came to the right place.

Welcome aboard Herr AlbertVonKnopfke. Hope your stay is a long one.:up:

So it looks like GWX is the one I should go for - do the other supa-modz even measure up ??? Or they're just different ??? How about in terms of graphics factor - I admit that I'm a bit of a "graphics whore"...I saw this term used here before - hahahhaha... thanks for all the replies...

Check the GWX manual out:
http://www.users.on.net/~jscones/GWX/GWX_MANUAL_EN.pdf

I can't comment on the others but I believe NYGM players are at 100% realism only.

Try GWX mate. It's a totally new experience. It's the way the game should have been in the first place.:yep: :up:

If you're a "graphics whore", definitely yes. :p

If you're more into difficulty, you may consider NYGM, but nothing beats the overall design effort on GWX.

Quoted for truth.

I absolutely, completely 100% disagree. Grey Wolves has always had the stigma of being an "eye candy" mod, but that's completely changed in the latest version, GWX.

Small confession, ive often thought about taking all the fixes and making, what could essentually be patch 1.5. But im too lazy and nobody would use it anyway.

To the OP, or you can go half way between stock and a super-mod by simply adding a few yourself. For example I'm using improved convoys, more realistic sensors, Leigh Lights, a bunch of eye candy mods ( moon, sky, etc..), and a few others.

edit: Why would you want mods that do not require 1.4b patch!? Needless to say you must patch SHIII to 1.4b, for all it's improvements.

i personally would try out stock sh3 for a few weeks just to get a feel for the game, then install GWX with SH3commander 2.7. then you can really appreciate the changes that have been made :up: