Yea, I searched the forums far and wide, and didn't really get any answer.
Basically I'm enjoying the game immensely on at 2560x1600 resolution (no AA), and GWX 3.0 Vanilla.
Problem is, I isolated a cause of mid-mission crashes as specifically caused by the extra damage effects. I presume adding memory 'may' fix the problem, but perhaps there is a better damage effects pack I should install with SH3?
I'll be installing SH3 Commander tonight to see what it's like.
As an aside, when I first played the game I could barely tolerate the load screen; however on my 4.0Ghz CPU and Vertex SSD hard drive, the game load is perhaps 30 seconds, and save load is rarely more than 2 minutes. I strong recommend SSD drives with the Sandforce 1200-1500 series.
So:
1) I have not found a topic on using the 4GB patch on a Steam install. I tried browsing to the steamapps/sh3 folder, but it didn't take. Help?
2) I'm looking for advice on mods that wont trash my campaign. I sank the HOood
woop. It was on 29% then, but let's move on... really good damage effects are what I'm after.
3) I found out about the missions not giving extra renown on a cruise with GWX 3.0. I'm curious if I can ignore orders at this point? Point in case, I sailed to Gibralter and back on my last cruise mid '40. I returned to base at Brest. The boat was in good shape and I was back at sea in a day or two. Question is: do I have to return to Wilhelmshavn? I noticed the transfer phone wouldn't light up at Brest...
If anyone has advice, particularly on #1, I'd be very grateful.