Taking suggestions for SH3Cmdr v2.8 inclusions

[JScones]

Despite not having looked at the SH3Cmdr code for over 12 months, I decided the other day that there are some aspects that I'm just not happy with. Accordingly, I plan on releasing a R2.8.

Final list of changes:

• New graphical interface
• New user guide
• Added ability to continue career with new commander
• Now transfers crew IN to u-boat as well as out (when realistic crew transfers option is selected)
• Added ability to recognise user-added patrol log text and include in Personnel Files
• Added link to the FAQ on the TC adjust screen reminding users to read the FAQ first
• Added ability to start careers anytime during 1939. For this feature to be available, players must have installed a mod that adds pre-September 1939 start dates
• Improved handling of SH3's NULL patrol grid problem. When in port, users will not be able to adjust NULL grids because SH3 will just overwrite it again with NULL. However, if saved in-patrol SH3 Commander will support NULL grid changes in exactly the same way as it supports any other grid change
• Personnel File fonts and background image can now be changed through SH3 Commander Options
• Replaced hard-coded absolute offsets to binary files with dynamic searching. Note however that offsets will still be required for the randomised and static events files (less chance of ambiguity and confusion)
• Removed SS## patrol grid masking providing compatibility with non-gridded theatres
• Submarines now included in "Use real ship names" feature
• New option: "SH3 Path". Previous /l: switch no longer supported
• New option: "Skip intro movies"
• New option: "Rollback automatically after exiting SH3"
• New option: "Randomise ship tonnage"
• New option: "Randomise U-boat crush depth"
• Randomised renown linked to randomised tonnage
• Personnel File Postings now list each back-and-forth Flotilla transfer
• Added rank, medals, badges and qualification graphics to Crew List
• Many internal code enhancements

If you think there's anything I've missed, or that you would like to see, pls post here.

[rod_oil]

Whoa! The future is NO-O-OW!!!

[Mush Martin]

Camera options. (Im not a regular user this may already be in.)

[irish1958]

Support for SHIV :hmm: (Sorry JScones, the devil made me do it)

[ReallyDedPoet]

Actually I think skwasjer is working on something, but he needs help


RDP

[onelifecrisis]

Great news

The great thing about options is, they're optional. That said, I actually like the sound of all of them. But, these are the one's I personally would really, really like please

• New option: "Rollback automatically after exiting SH3" (pretty obvious - if selected the user won't receive the usual reminder to rollback message after exiting SH3, SH3Cmdr will just rollback automagically)
• "Reclaim" Repair officer left in Repair station (gotta think about how best to do this, if at all)
• Random crew transfers IN to u-boat (at this stage a 90% certainty of inclusion. But don't expect to get a new crewman everytime you lose one )

Also, it'd be nice if the thermal layers could be made into an option (checkbox).

Thanks, OLC

[dmlavan]

JScones,
I couldn't find an icon that showed a smiley face drooling in anticipation, but if I could it would be inserted here...

[Captain Nemo]

Sounds good but I thought 2.7 was going to be the last update we had for SH3 Commander. Never say never again!

Nemo

[Vader 1]

The Random feature is under used and IMHO is the door to better realism there is nothing worst than push this move here because it worked exactly like this the last 100 times..Random feature and values rule!!!
vader

[Oberon]

I like the idea of being able to continue using the boat with a new commander, would make it easier to tally through a boats history.

SH3 commander is a personal must-have for SH3 on the level with GWX2.0 so it's Great to hear of a new version in the works with new toys!

Originally Posted by Oberon

I like the idea of being able to continue using the boat with a new commander, would make it easier to tally through a boats history.

That would be my 'vote' too!

I've always considered you SUBSIM's 'unsung hero' JScones; between JSGME and SH3Commander, well . . . I just don't have words to say just how much of a positive effect these have on playing and enjoying SHIII.

[Sailor Steve]

I have no sound!

Actually, now I get into real trouble, because my only request is to listen to Irish on the SH4 thing.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by dmlavan

JScones,
I couldn't find an icon that showed a smiley face drooling in anticipation, but if I could it would be inserted here...

I'll post the Grey Wolf 'jaw dropper' tonight for you......or would the 'droolong' smiley be more appropriate :hmm:

[Abd_von_Mumit]

O, I'd like to have a possibility of dismissing and recruiting crew through SH3 Commander.

Also a more sophisticated crew management would be great, with possibility of changing any value, like renown, number of patrols and so on - would be useful for creating a crew file for use on the first patrol of new career.

[thesarunat]

First of all, hi everyone
I have been a serious lurker on this forum for a while

...I'd say since mid 2006

In fact I had lots to do in RL (finishing my Master's
thesis and starting my PhD), much to learn here
(really much, thanks folks ) while little to say...
Except perhaps words of appreciation for all the
modders here: you all rock

But now back to topic. It was discussed a while ago,
but for people running on newer system with NTFS
fat it could be nice to be able to link files instead of
hard copying. It could save a lot of time and
reduce disk fragmentation.
Do not know if its very difficult to code in, but if it
was possible it could be very nice (perhaps as an
advanced feature to be enabled with a checkbox?)

BTW it will be wonderful anyway!
Thanks everyone (esp. JScones) for your efforts!

-Alessandro