Best SH3 Mods

[zakarpatska]

Hi All,

Since I'm planning to sit out SH5 - at least until the DRM issues are resolved - I was wondering what are the *must have* mods for SH3? I'm surprised that there isn't a sticky for this. Since I haven't played SH3 in a few years I assume that:
- I need to patch the game to 1.4b
- Install the GWX 3.0 mod

Is this the correct procedure? Can the 1.4b patch be installed on top the 1.0 game or are intermediate patches required?

Are there other mods that are must have? Is there a "gold standard" for the mods to apply?

What happened to the "Real U-Boat" mod - did it morph into GWX 3.0?

Any assistance would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Zakarpatska

PS. I did search, but I found a lot of threads with somewhat contradictory information.

[StarLion45]

Hi there , and welcome aboard

* clean install of SH3
* then patch the game to 1.4b
* Install the GWX 3.0 mod
Be sure to download and install SH3Commander3.2 too

[Jimbuna]

Welcome to SS Kaleun

You can obtain GWX3.0 by clicking on my FF link and get comprehensive installation instructions from the GWX website by clicking on my sig.

SINK EM ALL!!

[bgey]

Welcome!

I'd suggest JSGME as well. It is a very handy tool to enable/disable different mods (nor supermods as GWX though).

Benny

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by bgey

Welcome!

I'd suggest JSGME as well. It is a very handy tool to enable/disable different mods (nor supermods as GWX though).

Benny

Tis already included with GWX3.0

[bgey]

Ha, just goes to show how long ago it was that I installed GWX. Have been running it ever since.

Benny

[Sailor Steve]

WELCOME ABOARD!

Originally Posted by zakarpatska

I'm surprised that there isn't a sticky for this.

There used to be one. More than one, actually. The problem is that so many conflicting mods fall into the 'Must Have' category that you can have several absolutely necessary can't-live-without-them mods that conflict with each other.

The supermods are a great example. People who use GWX will tell you that it's the absolute best. People who use WAC and LSH3 will also tell you that those are the absolute best. And they are all correct.

Is this the correct procedure? Can the 1.4b patch be installed on top the 1.0 game or are intermediate patches required?

The 1.4b patch is the only one required. It contains the contents of all previous patches.

Is your game a new copy? If so, it's probably already patched.

What happened to the "Real U-Boat" mod - did it morph into GWX 3.0?

No, it morphed into NYGM (Not Your Grandmother's Mod).

PS. I did search, but I found a lot of threads with somewhat contradictory information.

That falls in line with my first comment. There really is a lot of contradictory information, and sometimes it's all true.

[applesthecat]

Okay Jim, once I download the Grey Wolves mod, what do I do with it? Do I have to manually insert files into any particular directory, or will it automatically search for Silent Hunter on my hard drive? I didn't see any instructions when I clicked on your signature.

Apples

I have already patched to 1.4 and installed Commander.

[sergei]

GWX 3 comes with its own installer. Just run the exe and point it in the direction of your game directory.

After you have run it, look in the directory for JSGME, GWX also installs that for you, along with a nice selection of additional mods to play with.

And don't forget to get hold of the 'GWX3 GOLD Config Files for SH3 Commander' file. You'll need that if you are running GWX and Commander together.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by applesthecat

Okay Jim, once I download the Grey Wolves mod, what do I do with it? Do I have to manually insert files into any particular directory, or will it automatically search for Silent Hunter on my hard drive? I didn't see any instructions when I clicked on your signature.

Apples

I have already patched to 1.4 and installed Commander.

Click on my sig, this will take you to the GWX website where you will find comprehensive installation instructions.

[applesthecat]

Thanks guys. I was looking at the features of GWX, and it seems to more of a visual improvement, not really a mod to game play. What I am looking for is a mod to put ships in enemy harbors and a way to utilize other bases. For example, how do I refuel and rearm in another friendly base?

thanks

Apples

[HundertzehnGustav]

GWX does all that... Milch cow, training base... accurate flotillas, in the med, asis campaign...
as for refueling in a direndly base, its the same procedre as in home base. sail to port, exit patrol, start a new patrol.

GWX+eyecandy only?
no way. I ve opened the merged campaign file yesterday and Boah they even have bismark running in circles...

[Rapt0r56]

Yeah, what happens to the Real U-Boot Mod?
I could swear there was a new Version about it.

[rascal101]

I'm wondering if there was some way all the various SH3 super mods and then individual mods such as OLC or the new interior mods such as open hatch and diesel interior could not be placed into one easily accessable spot where all can mix and match according to their tastes - Some information re conflics between various mods would be vary helpful

I imagine following the release of SH5 there will me a mass migration back to SH3 - so if its at all possible the concept as outlined above above would be a real help to us rats who thought that a new game in a series would represent a natural progression, as opposed to a natural disaster

Bes Reagrds

Rascal

Originally Posted by zakarpatska

Hi All,

Since I'm planning to sit out SH5 - at least until the DRM issues are resolved - I was wondering what are the *must have* mods for SH3? I'm surprised that there isn't a sticky for this. Since I haven't played SH3 in a few years I assume that:
- I need to patch the game to 1.4b
- Install the GWX 3.0 mod

Is this the correct procedure? Can the 1.4b patch be installed on top the 1.0 game or are intermediate patches required?

Are there other mods that are must have? Is there a "gold standard" for the mods to apply?

What happened to the "Real U-Boat" mod - did it morph into GWX 3.0?

Any assistance would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Zakarpatska

PS. I did search, but I found a lot of threads with somewhat contradictory information.

[applesthecat]

Thanks for your help, everyone.

I installed everything. It looks good, However I noticed that with lots of ships on the scene, my computer bogs down and the frame rate goes into the toilet. I guess GWX must increase my use of RAM. Would more RAM be the cheapest solution?

Apples