help for a noob

tracker53 · 01-29-08, 11:44 AM

just picked up a copy of SH3 and getting started.

found this site with all the mods.

have patched up to 1.4

question is with alot of the mods here, there is no reference to what specific folder they go to, like the gramophone update, did that one, it told me which folder to mod to.

But with the ones that do not specify where they go in the SH3 directory, what do I do?

am I missing something I need to do here?

wonderful game, just need some help here

thanks

Tracker

Sailor Steve · 01-29-08, 11:49 AM

Get JSGME (JoneSoft Generic Mod Enabler). Just look for any post by JScones; the link is at the bottom of his sig.

It lets you load and unload mods quickly and easily, and it puts them in their proper place.

If not, when you download a mod look to see if it has a 'Data' folder. If so, it will direct itself to the proper folder. If not, the readme should tell you. If no readme, then...well, then it gets tricky.

Tool · 01-29-08, 11:52 AM

Forget all the mods and download/install GWX 2.0. Encompasses most everything you'll want and then some. Plus their HUGE manual tops everything out there and tells you everything you'll need to know to set sail.

Just my nickels worth..
Tool.

Hanomag · 01-29-08, 12:12 PM

And welcome Aboard Kaluen Tracker23 !!!

GOOD HUNTING!

Jimbuna · 01-29-08, 12:12 PM

Welcome aboard tracker53.

I seldom install anything that is not JSGME compatible unless I am confident of the source. Even then, I backup the folder I'm going to add the info to beforehand.

I could be accused of double standards here because I recently released 5 links to downloads to gramaphone tunes.......but hell, I trusted the source

Brag · 01-29-08, 01:32 PM

Welcome aboard, Tracker 53.
I would go with GWX. It has everything

Blacklight · 01-29-08, 01:55 PM

1. Get the GWX mod.. forget about getting the JSGME (JoneSoft Generic Mod Enabler) as it's included in GWX.

You also want the Torpedo Damage Final mod as well. You can get it here. It makes realistic damage on ships !

http://hosted.filefront.com/OceanBlue

You don't want to leave port without it. Also, you need Silent Hunter III Commander so you can use the GWX milk cows properly and you can also use it to alter game settings far and beyond the options the game itself gives you.

http://www.users.on.net/~jscones/software/products.html
(Make sure to follow the instructions in the GWX manual for using it with Silent Hunter III Commander.)
Happy hunting !

irish1958 · 01-29-08, 09:57 PM

Welcome

As Blacklight said,
All you need is SH3CMDR and GWX2.0 for now.
If you like music dl Jimbuna's gramophone mods and follow the instructions. (Actually, just install them into your ubisoft\SHIII\Sound\ gramophone folder and enjoy!!
If you have a girl friend, tell her you will be busy for a few months.:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

JG10r_Bull · 01-30-08, 08:07 AM

well hi there Kaluen Tracker23

as my noble Kaluen's above have stated .... GET SH3CMDR and GWX2.0 !!!

she'll Rock your boat !!!!

NealT · 01-30-08, 12:14 PM

If you are just starting with SH3, I would recommend you play a little stock for a while to get a feel for it. You can also browse the forums a little more and learn from all of the 'old salts' that are around. Once you have had enough...you can start getting the mods you want to use...or even build your own should you be so inclined...

:hmm:

01-29-08, 11:44 AM	#1
tracker53 Bilge Rat Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	help for a noob just picked up a copy of SH3 and getting started. found this site with all the mods. have patched up to 1.4 question is with alot of the mods here, there is no reference to what specific folder they go to, like the gramophone update, did that one, it told me which folder to mod to. But with the ones that do not specify where they go in the SH3 directory, what do I do? am I missing something I need to do here? wonderful game, just need some help here thanks Tracker Last edited by tracker53; 01-29-08 at 11:54 AM.

01-29-08, 11:49 AM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Get JSGME (JoneSoft Generic Mod Enabler). Just look for any post by JScones; the link is at the bottom of his sig. It lets you load and unload mods quickly and easily, and it puts them in their proper place. If not, when you download a mod look to see if it has a 'Data' folder. If so, it will direct itself to the proper folder. If not, the readme should tell you. If no readme, then...well, then it gets tricky. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

01-29-08, 11:52 AM	#3
Tool Planesman Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 189 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Forget all the mods and download/install GWX 2.0. Encompasses most everything you'll want and then some. Plus their HUGE manual tops everything out there and tells you everything you'll need to know to set sail. Just my nickels worth.. Tool. __________________ 309th Wild Ducks www.56thvfw.com

01-29-08, 12:12 PM	#4
Hanomag Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LI NY Posts: 964 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	And welcome Aboard Kaluen Tracker23 !!! *GOOD HUNTING!* __________________ "Only if I can save first..."

01-29-08, 12:12 PM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Welcome aboard tracker53. I seldom install anything that is not JSGME compatible unless I am confident of the source. Even then, I backup the folder I'm going to add the info to beforehand. I could be accused of double standards here because I recently released 5 links to downloads to gramaphone tunes.......but hell, I trusted the source __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-29-08, 01:32 PM	#6
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard, Tracker 53. I would go with GWX. It has everything __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

01-29-08, 01:55 PM	#7
Blacklight Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,507 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 0	1. Get the GWX mod.. forget about getting the JSGME (JoneSoft Generic Mod Enabler) as it's included in GWX. You also want the Torpedo Damage Final mod as well. You can get it here. It makes realistic damage on ships ! http://hosted.filefront.com/OceanBlue You don't want to leave port without it. Also, you need Silent Hunter III Commander so you can use the GWX milk cows properly and you can also use it to alter game settings far and beyond the options the game itself gives you. http://www.users.on.net/~jscones/software/products.html (Make sure to follow the instructions in the GWX manual for using it with Silent Hunter III Commander.) Happy hunting ! __________________ Be my friend or be a mushroom cloud. "I am coming at you. You will explode in a couple of minutes !"

01-29-08, 09:57 PM	#8
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	Welcome As Blacklight said, All you need is SH3CMDR and GWX2.0 for now. If you like music dl Jimbuna's gramophone mods and follow the instructions. (Actually, just install them into your ubisoft\SHIII\Sound\ gramophone folder and enjoy!! If you have a girl friend, tell her you will be busy for a few months.:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: __________________ Irish1958

01-30-08, 08:07 AM	#9
JG10r_Bull Seaman Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oz Posts: 41 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	well hi there Kaluen Tracker23 as my noble Kaluen's above have stated .... GET SH3CMDR and GWX2.0 !!! she'll Rock your boat !!!! __________________

01-30-08, 12:14 PM	#10
NealT Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 2 Meters Below Jimbuna Posts: 1,060 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	If you are just starting with SH3, I would recommend you play a little stock for a while to get a feel for it. You can also browse the forums a little more and learn from all of the 'old salts' that are around. Once you have had enough...you can start getting the mods you want to use...or even build your own should you be so inclined... :hmm: