Subsim SH4 MODs FAQ and links
 

To clean up some of the sticky clutter in this forum, I've combined topics to form an index here. Discussion can continue in the threads below.

Modding tools- files, graphics,documents & system utilities

Major Released Mods:
Reflections on Water / Pacific Environment
Trigger Maru 1.7.6
Real Fleet Boat / RFB for ROW and Stock (1.4 Patch)
Run Silent, Run Deep: The Campaign
Natural Sinking Mechanics

Ongoing Features
Kill Flags Mod

In Development
Surface Draft and Dive Time Mod
SH4 Launch Program
Trigger Maru Overhaul

Modding Tools
List by swdw
S3D - Silent 3ditor


Modding Tutorials - Link to Modding Tutorials Thread



Creating Tweaker Files

How to change your Command row buttons

Tutorial: Deconstructing the menu_1024_768.ini file items

Operation Petticoat Skinning Tutorial

Converting SH4 .dds texture files for modding

Mini-Tweaker instructions

Creating a skin

How to import/export OBJ models in 3DSMax

How to clone objects


Modding Tools

SH4 Modding Tools and Utilities Package

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File Hosting - Link to original File Hosting Thread

Please don´t use Rapidshare to host your files, many people can´t download from there due to the way Rapidshare works, also they delete files that haven´t been downloaded for 30 days.

Filefront allows files up to 1GB and they don´t automatically delete old files.

MediaFire allows files up 100MB, supports download managers and currently holds files for an unlimited time.


File Hosting for the SH Community by SWCowboy.

If you wanna make sure that your files are always available for download, upload them to at least two different file sharing services.


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Thread Tags - Link to original thread tags post

Please use the following tags when you start a new thread:

[WIP] for work-in-progress mods
[REL] for released mods
[REQ] for mod requests
[TEC] for technical discussions

A few examples:
[TEC] How can I edit .sim files?
[REQ] More deck gun ammo
[WIP] Skin repaint for Gato class

One advantage is that you can search for those tags using the forum search, this make it possible to, for example, get a list of all released or WIP mods.

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Link to SUBSIM'S RECOMMENDED MODDING ETIQUETTE GUIDELINES


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Research Links and Discussions - discussion thread

Research Thread: Japanese Wartime Transportation Convoy History

Research Thread: IJN vs. Allied ASW

Atlantic Sharks SH4 Modding Crew

1.4 Patch Compatible Mods List....for those not on v1.5 yet.

A memorial plaque for Dave (LEOVAMPIRE) & donation link

Updated 2/28/08

This site is no longer in operation.

Just wanted to let everyone know - to reduce the clutter at the top of the forum, I have now put all the links to former sticky threads into this thread. So, you will not lose track of important mod threads if they go down, fear not!

If there is anything I missed - let me know!

I think you've overlooked this one: 1.4 Patch Compatible Mods List....still valid, as long as not "everyone" is on 1.5 yet.

Thanks, updated.

Perfect, thanks.

When you create mods, where is the best ?
 

Place to post them and should we all use the same download place or does it matter ?

Regards
Jib01

BTW, how do you get your mod added to the list since someone else maintains it ?

Regards
Jib01

SH4 U-boat addon fix for dock starts
 

I have confirmed where this mod should be used. THIS SHOULD NOT BE USED WITH RSRDC OR TMO. THIS IS USED ONLY FOR THE STOCK 1.5 VERSION OF THE U-BOAT ADDON.

IF YOU HAVE THESE BUILDINGS

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=134822

DO NOT USE THIS PATCH...

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USE ONLY IF YOU HAVE THIS PENANG DOCK AND BUILDING SET

http://members.cox.net/wjibby/Defaul...g with fix.jpg

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This fixes ALL the problems at the 4 U-boat bases in the game when you start from the dock.

Many ships that were mislocated have been relocated so they are not sunk.
Start locations for the U-boats have been placed where the shoveoff music is.
Some start locations did not have the shoveoff music, only two had.

These must be the default files to use from now on for any addons or upgrades unless you change the docks and Jap_traffic.

Regards
Jib01

If you have any problems please PM me.

http://members.cox.net/wjibby/SH4 U-boat dock fix.zip

Hello,

I can not find this 1.5 patch. :oops:

Somebody can indicate me a link, please.

Thank you

[except if 1.5 patch = U-boat missions. If is the case, this DVD/patch is enough, or I need the pache 1.4 before, and after install the DVD ????]

Hello NGT,

The U Boat Missions add-on will bring a "clean" install of 1.0 (or any later version) up to version 1.5.
First do the installation up to the version you want, and then install JGSME http://jonesoft.jaennahre.com and then add the Mod(s) that you want through JGSME.

Thank you very much for the answer.

I know about JSGME, I am an old fan of SH 3 (30 years game time in patrol...)

Again, thank you.:up:

Cooperate and graduate, my friend. I help you a bit. You help someone else...maybe me. I need all the help I can get.

Hang in here

Anybody care to update this? :hmm:
After all it's 2009! :ping:

JSGME should be the first thing on this list.

Could anyone tell me which SMALL mod would install a circular bearing chart on the Attack Map? I really don't want to install a large mod like TM. Is there anything like a small mod that adds that feature?
Thanks