I can't recommend highly enough upgrading to GWX2.1. ( If your set up can handle it. You need a fairly hefty rig, especially in the RAM and graphics areas.)
The patches to upgrade the game to 1.4b are readily available.( Ubisoft website )
Then you need to download and install GWX2.
Then GWX2.1.
Add-in SH3 Commander
Finally download and install Jonesoft Generic Mod Enabler ( JSGME).
All are very accessible from links from Subsim.
After that, the skies the limit:
GWX2.1 makes the game look and play an order of magnitude better than stock SH3;
SH3 Commander lets you develop your career as a commander, manage your crew etc.
JSGME is a way of quickly and simply installing and removing other mods ( there are dozens available. again through links on Subsim)
If you want to keep a stock SH3 on your computer, just copy the entire folder and rename it. There's a neat little mod called "Multi SH3" which lets you separate out different installations of the game as far as saving games is concerned.
You're starting on an experience and a journey which some of us have been on for years. I truly envy you the delights you have yet to come, just as I look forward to and enjoy the continuing development of the SH series by the most dedicated and able team of modders in the world.
Best wishes,
Von M.
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