Greetings.....

TheDudTorpedo · 07-05-08, 07:44 PM

Hello Everyone,

Im reasonably new to SH3 (vanilla version) and am enjoying it immensely, and thought I might introduce myself.

After 10 succesful patrols I think Im getting the hang on things, and my crew has itself a nice brace of medals (incl. one 'fried egg'). Im still only playing at 30% realism, and have yet to tackle manual torpedo targetting, but love the challenges in the game. Currently, Im stationed out of Nazaire in 1941 (I think), driving a VIIB with updated engine, hydrophone and batteries. So far, so good...Albion shall pay dearly for her sins!

I have a few questions, that I couldn't find answered elsewhere in the forums (or perhpas I haven't searched well enough), and was wondering wherther anyone could help:

Gramaphone
I found and downloaded some 1940's radio songs in .OGG format, and placed them in my C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\SilentHunterIII\data\Sound\Gramophon e folder. Unfortunately, they will not play, and I suspect that this is because they should be MP3 format. Is that correct? If so, are there any MP3 versions for download that someone could point me to?

Boat and Torpedo Updates
After every patrol, I find that I do not get an option to upgrade my boat (apart from the VIIC) or torpedos, and wonder if thats because Im still operating out of 1941. Do I need to progress through to the middle 1940's to be eligible for updated boats and torpedo's?

Many thanks all. See you in the Wolf Pack!
TheDudTorpedo

Sailor Steve · 07-05-08, 07:49 PM

WELCOME ABOARD!

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Originally Posted by TheDudTorpedo

Gramaphone
I found and downloaded some 1940's radio songs in .OGG format, and placed them in my C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\SilentHunterIII\data\Sound\Gramophon e folder. Unfortunately, they will not play, and I suspect that this is because they should be MP3 format. Is that correct? If so, are there any MP3 versions for download that someone could point me to?

If not, there are good converters out there. www.goldwave.com is one. HOWEVER, the fact is that .ogg files actually play better on the gramaphone than MP3s. MP3s tend to skip. Something else must be wrong.

.wave files also play well, but they are much larger.

The update question I can't help you with, but someone will soon be along who can.

Ping Panther · 07-05-08, 08:27 PM

Welcome aboard DudTorp.

HW3 · 07-05-08, 11:07 PM

Sailor Steve is right about the .ogg format playing better in the gramaphone. The upgrades become available as the war progresses but, you must have enough renoun available to buy them.

_Seth_ · 07-06-08, 01:30 AM

Welcome aboard, matey!

nikbear · 07-06-08, 01:58 AM

Hello and welcome TDT

when you think your ready for it,download GWX,it will transform the game and quite possibly blow your mind

and rob you of any remaining social life you have left since getting hooked on SH3

it is without doubt the finest mod/whole new experience you can have with SH3

07-05-08, 07:44 PM	#1
TheDudTorpedo Machinist's Mate Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 128 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	Greetings..... Hello Everyone, Im reasonably new to SH3 (vanilla version) and am enjoying it immensely, and thought I might introduce myself. After 10 succesful patrols I think Im getting the hang on things, and my crew has itself a nice brace of medals (incl. one 'fried egg'). Im still only playing at 30% realism, and have yet to tackle manual torpedo targetting, but love the challenges in the game. Currently, Im stationed out of Nazaire in 1941 (I think), driving a VIIB with updated engine, hydrophone and batteries. So far, so good...Albion shall pay dearly for her sins! I have a few questions, that I couldn't find answered elsewhere in the forums (or perhpas I haven't searched well enough), and was wondering wherther anyone could help: Gramaphone I found and downloaded some 1940's radio songs in .OGG format, and placed them in my C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\SilentHunterIII\data\Sound\Gramophon e folder. Unfortunately, they will not play, and I suspect that this is because they should be MP3 format. Is that correct? If so, are there any MP3 versions for download that someone could point me to? Boat and Torpedo Updates After every patrol, I find that I do not get an option to upgrade my boat (apart from the VIIC) or torpedos, and wonder if thats because Im still operating out of 1941. Do I need to progress through to the middle 1940's to be eligible for updated boats and torpedo's? Many thanks all. See you in the Wolf Pack! TheDudTorpedo

07-05-08, 11:07 PM	#4
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	Sailor Steve is right about the .ogg format playing better in the gramaphone. The upgrades become available as the war progresses but, you must have enough renoun available to buy them. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

07-06-08, 01:30 AM	#5
_Seth_ Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Tromsoe, @Tirpitz' final resting place.. Posts: 3,277 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard, matey! __________________

07-06-08, 01:58 AM	#6
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Hello and welcome TDTwhen you think your ready for it,download GWX,it will transform the game and quite possibly blow your mindand rob you of any remaining social life you have left since getting hooked on SH3it is without doubt the finest mod/whole new experience you can have with SH3 __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.

07-05-08, 08:27 PM	#3
Ping Panther Lieutenant Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: the armpit of the Mid-Atlantic / Quadrant CA42 Posts: 262 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard DudTorp.