hmmm there a few "essentials" you should definately get....
torpedo damage 2.0 mod (much better damage decals on ships)
lifeboats mod (extra immerision and realism)
racerboys sh4 effects for sh3 (vastly improved smoke and explosions)
water streams mod (surfacing u boats look AMAZING with this)
and of course as others have stated a super mod (gwx 3 and nygm) i personally prefer gwx 3 and sh3 commander is essential as well
good hunting!
