Returning to active duty

maddysad · 09-04-11, 09:16 AM

Hi
I've just thrown out my trusty battered PC (Windows XP) and bought myself a NEW shiny super spec one

As a seasoned SH3 GWX kapitan (SH4 just didnt cut it for me, lasted 2 weeks before trade-in) SH5 was the next obvious purchase.
The advanced graphics my new pc offer have made GWX even better
I loaded SH5 and it looks brilliant but having a quick look round these forums, it could be better
A few tips and words of advice from veteran SH5 plyers would be welcome
Happy Hunting

maddysad

mia389 · 09-04-11, 11:09 AM

Welcome Maddysad,

I would first patch SH5 to 1.2. Then mod it! If you take a look at my signature I have the mods I run with all the links if you want to give them a try.

I also recommend using TDWs UI mod using enhanced SH5 layout. It takes some time to get used to the keys, but its much better imho. Another important mod is Trevallys Open Horizons II.

Faamecanic · 09-06-11, 07:40 PM

Agreed with Mia.... love both TDW UI mod and Open Horizons so far!!

S! and Good Hunting!

maddysad · 09-10-11, 04:41 AM

Thanks guys

Installed Open Horizons and TDW UI Looks and sounds a lot better

The Russian convoy was too good to miss as a single mission
I'll go through your list Mia but can you suggest anything that gets rid of speech bubbles and ship "ENERGY" bars

maddysad

mia389 · 09-10-11, 09:02 AM

There is a setting somewhere to turn them off. I don't have them but remember I did at one time. Maybe check your options in game? Ship damage meter.

0rpheus · 09-10-11, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mia389

There is a setting somewhere to turn them off. I don't have them but remember I did at one time. Maybe check your options in game? Ship damage meter.

It's under gameplay, un-check 'Ship Damage Meter' in the bunker or it won't save the setting. Speech bubbles needs a mod to fix - 'No Damn Bubbles, No Damn Halo' I think its called, but Magnum Opus will also remove them.

09-04-11, 09:16 AM	#1
maddysad Sailor man Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 50 Downloads: 104 Uploads: 0	Returning to active duty Hi I've just thrown out my trusty battered PC (Windows XP) and bought myself a NEW shiny super spec one As a seasoned SH3 GWX kapitan (SH4 just didnt cut it for me, lasted 2 weeks before trade-in) SH5 was the next obvious purchase. The advanced graphics my new pc offer have made GWX even better I loaded SH5 and it looks brilliant but having a quick look round these forums, it could be better A few tips and words of advice from veteran SH5 plyers would be welcome Happy Hunting maddysad __________________ "All men are brothers, like the seas throughout the world; So why do winds and waves clash so fiercely everywhere?" - Emperor Hirohito (1940)

09-10-11, 04:41 AM	#4
maddysad Sailor man Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 50 Downloads: 104 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys Installed Open Horizons and TDW UI Looks and sounds a lot better The Russian convoy was too good to miss as a single mission I'll go through your list Mia but can you suggest anything that gets rid of speech bubbles and ship "ENERGY" bars maddysad __________________ "All men are brothers, like the seas throughout the world; So why do winds and waves clash so fiercely everywhere?" - Emperor Hirohito (1940)

09-04-11, 11:09 AM	#2
mia389 中国水兵 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dayton OH Posts: 271 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	Welcome Maddysad, I would first patch SH5 to 1.2. Then mod it! If you take a look at my signature I have the mods I run with all the links if you want to give them a try. I also recommend using TDWs UI mod using enhanced SH5 layout. It takes some time to get used to the keys, but its much better imho. Another important mod is Trevallys Open Horizons II.

09-06-11, 07:40 PM	#3
Faamecanic Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2005 Location: Off your Stb side with good solution Posts: 1,065 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	Agreed with Mia.... love both TDW UI mod and Open Horizons so far!! S! and Good Hunting!

09-10-11, 09:02 AM	#5
mia389 中国水兵 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dayton OH Posts: 271 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	There is a setting somewhere to turn them off. I don't have them but remember I did at one time. Maybe check your options in game? Ship damage meter.