New guy has a question....

alfresco · 11-08-07, 08:37 PM

Hi all....

Long time sub simmer here. Started out on Silent Service I back in '89. Moved up to Silent Service II and then Aces of the Deep. After a 10 year hiatus, I'm back after purchasing SH3.

I really enjoyed my time at the German Naval Academy. Graduated with a 4.0 (scored "excellent" on all five lessons). Now it's time to take command of my own U-boat.

I have a question....two questions actually. Which mods would you suggest? I'm referring to the non-super mod variety. I already tried GWX 1.03 and found out I just don't have enough computing power nor the right grapihics card to make that particular mod work so I'm looking at some of the "smalller" speciality mods. And, can I add mods once I've started a patrol; i.e can a saved patrol be modded?

Thanks for your replies. I have found this forum to be an excellent source of info, tips, etc. I really appreciate the work and time the moderators have put in and those forum members that always seem to have helpful friendly advice.

Good hunting to all....and thanks again. What a great forum!

Packerton · 11-08-07, 08:43 PM

Welcome to subsim! Herr Kaluen!

Dont give up on GWX just yet, their are serveral mods availble for it (I believe 2 of the good ones come with the package) that reduce the computer loads on things to make it easier for older machines.

For example: the Lite harbour traffic mod kills all friendly harbour traffic, therefore increaseing frame rates and leaveing more CPU power for your patrol so its alot easier on your game.

Feel free to ask any questions.

Hanomag · 11-08-07, 10:46 PM

Welcome Herr Kaluen!

GWX Rules!
Rob a bank!
Do what you have to do to upgrade your system!!

Remember Her Kaluen.... we are counting on you to be on the hunt with the rest of the WOLFPACK!

Hang in there!

Neptune#1 · 11-08-07, 11:34 PM

Welcome Alfresco,post what kind of equipment you are running, there are many sharp individuals here who can help you out with pc problems.

HW3 · 11-09-07, 12:10 AM

Even though you can't run GWX, you might be able to run NYGM since it is somewhat less graphics intensive.

Fenris_Wolf · 11-09-07, 04:42 AM

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can I add mods once I've started a patrol; i.e can a saved patrol be modded?

I think after you apply a mod you can usually load a saved game that's saved in the harbor after or before a patrol, but not while you're at sea. Even then it's not 100% risk free as for example some mods tend to change things with the crew etc and that might cause some glitches.

Sailor Steve · 11-09-07, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by alfresco

Started out on Silent Service I back in '89. Moved up to Silent Service II and then Aces of the Deep. After a 10 year hiatus, I'm back after purchasing SH3.

My kind of guy!

Welcome aboard!

Quote:

Which mods would you suggest? I'm referring to the non-super mod variety. I already tried GWX 1.03 and found out I just don't have enough computing power nor the right grapihics card to make that particular mod work so I'm looking at some of the "smalller" speciality mods. And, can I add mods once I've started a patrol; i.e can a saved patrol be modded?

The bad news is there are literally hundreds of single mods out there, changing almost everything. My own setup has more than 40, and I'm one of the lazy ones.

Have a look here, and you'll see all of them in the SH3 sections. Those of us who use them will be glad to help with explanations, but the best thing really is to start saving some beans for enough power to run GWX.
http://u-boot.realsimulation.com/

alfresco · 11-10-07, 11:04 AM

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome and all the advice. Turm, I will probably take you up on your offer for info on those links to the mods you mentioned. OneLifeCrisis, thanks for the link you provided. I am presently considering the GUI mod list at the site after having viewed the tutorial.

Currently, I am on my first patrol...Sep 1, 1939. Sailing out Kiel toward the western approaches. This is all very cool.

To answer the question about my system....

HP Notebook
1.8 Ghz (but runs at 2.3 GHz)
1 GB ram
Stock video

So far I've added Moose nav tools, wave enahnacement, expanded gramamhone, and a milk cow mod (i hope to go to Aruba, and the US eastern seaboard in time for operation drumbeat in my VIIb).

Oh, another question comes to mind. Is there a way to get the convoy map from the milk cow mod integrated into the game?

Again...thanks to all of you and Good Hunting.

alfresco · 11-10-07, 01:26 PM

And thank you, Sailor Steve, for the link you provided. That list seems fairly thorough, altho, i wish there was a thumbnail description for each of those mods.

Good Hunting

The Butcher · 11-12-07, 09:05 PM

Alfresco, It has to be rough on a stock notebook graphic card. Turm's list is great (probably because it looks a lot like mine) and I am loving, although it's like learning to walk again, the OLC GUI. Good luck.

11-08-07, 08:43 PM	#2
Packerton Sonar Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newfoundland,Canada Posts: 398 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Welcome to subsim! Herr Kaluen! Dont give up on GWX just yet, their are serveral mods availble for it (I believe 2 of the good ones come with the package) that reduce the computer loads on things to make it easier for older machines. For example: the Lite harbour traffic mod kills all friendly harbour traffic, therefore increaseing frame rates and leaveing more CPU power for your patrol so its alot easier on your game. Feel free to ask any questions. __________________ GWX crew member. Come Hell or High water, we get it done!

11-08-07, 10:46 PM	#3
Hanomag Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LI NY Posts: 964 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Welcome Herr Kaluen! GWX Rules! Rob a bank! Do what you have to do to upgrade your system!! Remember Her Kaluen.... we are counting on you to be on the hunt with the rest of the WOLFPACK! Hang in there! __________________ "Only if I can save first..."

11-09-07, 12:10 AM	#5
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	Even though you can't run GWX, you might be able to run NYGM since it is somewhat less graphics intensive. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

11-10-07, 11:04 AM	#8
alfresco Swabbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 13 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	thanks Thanks everyone for the warm welcome and all the advice. Turm, I will probably take you up on your offer for info on those links to the mods you mentioned. OneLifeCrisis, thanks for the link you provided. I am presently considering the GUI mod list at the site after having viewed the tutorial. Currently, I am on my first patrol...Sep 1, 1939. Sailing out Kiel toward the western approaches. This is all very cool. To answer the question about my system.... HP Notebook 1.8 Ghz (but runs at 2.3 GHz) 1 GB ram Stock video So far I've added Moose nav tools, wave enahnacement, expanded gramamhone, and a milk cow mod (i hope to go to Aruba, and the US eastern seaboard in time for operation drumbeat in my VIIb). Oh, another question comes to mind. Is there a way to get the convoy map from the milk cow mod integrated into the game? Again...thanks to all of you and Good Hunting.

11-12-07, 09:05 PM	#10
The Butcher Loader Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 85 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	Mods Alfresco, It has to be rough on a stock notebook graphic card. Turm's list is great (probably because it looks a lot like mine) and I am loving, although it's like learning to walk again, the OLC GUI. Good luck.

11-08-07, 08:37 PM	#1
alfresco Swabbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 13 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	New guy has a question.... Hi all.... Long time sub simmer here. Started out on Silent Service I back in '89. Moved up to Silent Service II and then Aces of the Deep. After a 10 year hiatus, I'm back after purchasing SH3. I really enjoyed my time at the German Naval Academy. Graduated with a 4.0 (scored "excellent" on all five lessons). Now it's time to take command of my own U-boat. I have a question....two questions actually. Which mods would you suggest? I'm referring to the non-super mod variety. I already tried GWX 1.03 and found out I just don't have enough computing power nor the right grapihics card to make that particular mod work so I'm looking at some of the "smalller" speciality mods. And, can I add mods once I've started a patrol; i.e can a saved patrol be modded? Thanks for your replies. I have found this forum to be an excellent source of info, tips, etc. I really appreciate the work and time the moderators have put in and those forum members that always seem to have helpful friendly advice. Good hunting to all....and thanks again. What a great forum! Last edited by alfresco; 11-08-07 at 08:51 PM.

11-08-07, 11:34 PM	#4
Neptune#1 Bosun Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Racine WI Posts: 64 Downloads: 112 Uploads: 0	Welcome Alfresco,post what kind of equipment you are running, there are many sharp individuals here who can help you out with pc problems.

11-10-07, 01:26 PM	#9
alfresco Swabbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 13 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	And thank you, Sailor Steve, for the link you provided. That list seems fairly thorough, altho, i wish there was a thumbnail description for each of those mods. Good Hunting