Where to start with SH5

[WildBlueYonder]

I am having lots of fun in SH3 GWX, I'm currently sitting on over 400k in 6-7 patrols while using manual TDC, it's been great fun so far learning all of how to intercept a convoy etc.

But as the title says, since it was the ubisoft weekend on steam I bought both IV and V there...well, I figured I'd start form SHV. I downloaded (it shipped as 1.2 version) and immediately looked for mods but was woefully unprepared for the task, which seems very daunting...especially considering how the steam version is unsuited for modding it seems.

So basically I have 2 questions as of now:
1) Do I need to rebuy those 2 games? If so, I heard there was a way to buy the download version (no DVD if possible) from Amazon and support subsim at the same time, any link?

2) Tough question but...sobers or Wolves of Steel? The latter seems MUCH easier to install, but gameplay wise, any idea?


Thanks guys! (Happy Easter btw )

[Sjizzle]

Originally Posted by WildBlueYonder

I am having lots of fun in SH3 GWX, I'm currently sitting on over 400k in 6-7 patrols while using manual TDC, it's been great fun so far learning all of how to intercept a convoy etc.

But as the title says, since it was the ubisoft weekend on steam I bought both IV and V there...well, I figured I'd start form SHV. I downloaded (it shipped as 1.2 version) and immediately looked for mods but was woefully unprepared for the task, which seems very daunting...especially considering how the steam version is unsuited for modding it seems.

So basically I have 2 questions as of now:
1) Do I need to rebuy those 2 games? If so, I heard there was a way to buy the download version (no DVD if possible) from Amazon and support subsim at the same time, any link?

2) Tough question but...sobers or Wolves of Steel? The latter seems MUCH easier to install, but gameplay wise, any idea?


Thanks guys! (Happy Easter btw )

heya first of all

1. really bad decision to buy Sh5 from Steam cos TDW's Generic patcher doesn't support steam version of the game there is a fix but i can not guaranty for that one here is the link how to use the tdw's patcher with the steam version of the game.
2. before install any mods or patch the game with tdw's patcher click on the link in my signature and read there pls
3. if u don't wanna mess up with tonnes of mods and mods incompatibility i suggest u TWOS.
4. if u wanna make your own mod list then i suggest u to follow sober mod list and load order link
5. For my mod list link in signature but my mod list is based on MagUI which one is nothing else then Makman's UI for SH3.
6. link to buy if from amazon and support subsim

[excel4004]

What a support - wow!

[WildBlueYonder]

Well I followed all the steps to the letter, how do I know if the mod is correctly installed? Also, I have a slightly different UI from this video:



Despite having the same mod...damn you steam..

[siege00]

Define 'slightly different'? Which mod / mega mod did you install? TWoS? If so, within TWoS there are a few slight differences in UI that are configurable user options. Also, somethings may change based on updates to the mods.

If you're able to play as expected, it's probably installed correctly.

[WildBlueYonder]

Originally Posted by siege00

Define 'slightly different'? Which mod / mega mod did you install? TWoS? If so, within TWoS there are a few slight differences in UI that are configurable user options. Also, somethings may change based on updates to the mods.

If you're able to play as expected, it's probably installed correctly.

TWoS. Basically I don't have the recognition manual and other options in the top right, I don't have all the dials for gyroangle, bearing, AoB, and various tools in the bottom left. Also I don't have that type of grid of the map.



That video is how it's supposed to look I guess, so that's why I said mine was different.

Getting quite sad because it looks like Steam is one SoB to mod...