Welcome aboard mate. I can help you with RB's issues alot of noobs do this mistake.
RB has his zip folder but in it are other sub folders. The one you want to copy paste as a subfolder example is,
Racerboy_SH4_Effects_for_SH3_2_03
Into to Ubisoft/Silent Hunter /MODS directory
IF you don't have the mod folder then you didn't install JSGME right? If you didn't install it check Jim message below theres the link. You'll need that.
You can hear better than AI that is normal.
If you can't see a ship is it because of heavy fog or a clear sunny day?
BUT like some others above suggested Install GWX 2.0 first to get a feel for SH3 new and improved. READ the instructions to install properly! Later when you more experiance here you can make multiple installs of SH3 1.4b and enjoy all the glory that subsim modders have to offer.
