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Originally Posted by Feuer Frei!
[...] what has changed in relation to mods having been updated, what files/mods are still working, what are must-haves, what mod load-out orders are optimal, what mods have been discontinued, ie out-dated, cause ctd's, etc etc.
[...] what are the current optimal mod load-outs with the least amount of, if any, ctd's or smooth, uninterruptable gameplay.
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First things first...you ask some very complex questions, so I'll try to give informative, albeit general, answers.
As a general rule, updates are fewer and farther between these days. GWX has long since ceased to be updated, and other major mods (MaGui leaps to mind) are in final versions as well. There are exceptions, of course. That said, these forums are still active with current and past modders. For example, you can hardly make a post around here without tripping over one of the GWX team, and that's a good thing.
As for CTD's and load-outs, well, that depends on any number of factors. What OS are you using? What release of SH3? What graphics hardware? What resolution are you using? Chances are no one out there has your exact set up, though there are some common problems (and solutions) that can be found in the forums.
Lots of people come here and ask about "must-have" mods. For me, right now, I need GWX, SH3Commander, and (my own) SoundTrimmer, cause I was seriously about to strangle my WO. My must-haves are someone else's waste of time, though.
As for what does and does not work, again, that's highly variable. Remember that you're trying to play a game released in 2005 in 2013. It's hard enough to get a new game to work on a new computer. Around these parts we live by trial and error.
I know you want a nice clean list of mods and ideal load outs, but it's just not possible. There are way too many variables. I'd suggest figuring out what mods you want, then try loading them. It's hard to call a mod out-dated, since the game itself is out-dated. Many of the old mods still work. If you hit a snag, make a thread about it here. Rarely do questions go unanswered.