Help me expand this game.

Gangrene · 01-21-12, 02:57 PM

I've been playing SH3 for many years and played games like AOD before that... I've done whole campaigns, played on various difficulties and now typically stick to 92%. I think that is the most realistic(Sound Meter on and aiming help from crew).

My version of the game I have now is a 1.4 DVD that installs without requiring the DVD. I've never tried any mods although I have edited the game files before...

I think I would like to take the game to the next level by using some mods and graphical enhancements. I have no idea where to start. I'm looking for people with a lot of experience to give me some suggestions on this and some links + instruction.

I also hear about the digital download with the (1.4b) update... Is that update compatible with my software? Do I need that for some of these mods.

I'm new to the mods. Thanks in advance!

01-21-12, 02:59 PM

You have the 1.4 StarForce free version so you don't need any other updates from Ubi.
There ain't none!

I'm Pro GWX 3 myself.

von Kinderei · 01-21-12, 03:02 PM

I second GWX 3.0 Gold http://www.thegreywolves.com/

This'll get cha started in the right direction

01-21-12, 03:05 PM

now when everyone will start offering their mod list to you, you will get sick and tired, confussed and lost. All supermods are sticked at sh3 workshop page. It takes time to get familiar with them all.

diluvian · 01-21-12, 03:27 PM

hello buckeye

GWX - The Grey Wolves
JSGME - Generic mod enabler
SH3 Commander - Link to thread

There are many more great mods, but id recommend those three for starts - the mod enabler isnt a must either - it just makes handling a multitude of mods easier - if you go with just sh3 commander and gwx you wont need it, but if you plan on using more than those two then id recommend it

Gangrene · 01-21-12, 03:23 PM

Okay, Here is where my confusion comes in...

I keep seeing this "one download" option talked about then I get to a page like this:
http://www.gamefront.com/files/user/ConningTower

There I see 8 downloads not counting the manual... are those older patches and all I need is the exe?

Does the manual answer this question?

Should I do the SH3 commander as well?

Thanks.

01-21-12, 03:30 PM

Just download them all.

diluvian · 01-21-12, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gangrene

Okay, Here is where my confusion comes in...

I keep seeing this "one download" option talked about then I get to a page like this:
http://www.gamefront.com/files/user/ConningTower

There I see 8 downloads not counting the manual... are those older patches and all I need is the exe?

Does the manual answer this question?

Should I do the SH3 commander as well?

Thanks.

Its been a while since i installed GWX, but to put it simply .bin files are like imaginary discs - you can burn the image onto a real disc, or you can emulate a disc drive using daemon tools [or utility of your choice] and mount the image directly from your HD - im only guessing but the .exe will at one point ask you for a disc during the install, and those are what the other 7 files are for[GWX3-1.bin through GWX3-7.bin]

01-21-12, 03:44 PM

Omfg.. .Exe does all the hard job. You download them all into one place and launch .exe..

Wasn't there instructions on how to do it ? www.greywolves.com ?

01-21-12, 02:57 PM	#1
Gangrene Bosun Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sandusky, Ohio Posts: 67 Downloads: 50 Uploads: 0	Help me expand this game. I've been playing SH3 for many years and played games like AOD before that... I've done whole campaigns, played on various difficulties and now typically stick to 92%. I think that is the most realistic(Sound Meter on and aiming help from crew). My version of the game I have now is a 1.4 DVD that installs without requiring the DVD. I've never tried any mods although I have edited the game files before... I think I would like to take the game to the next level by using some mods and graphical enhancements. I have no idea where to start. I'm looking for people with a lot of experience to give me some suggestions on this and some links + instruction. I also hear about the digital download with the (1.4b) update... Is that update compatible with my software? Do I need that for some of these mods. I'm new to the mods. Thanks in advance!

01-21-12, 03:02 PM	#3
von Kinderei Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,606 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 0	I second GWX 3.0 Gold http://www.thegreywolves.com/ This'll get cha started in the right direction __________________ vK

01-21-12, 03:27 PM	#5
diluvian A-ganger Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 39 Downloads: 71 Uploads: 0	hello buckeye GWX - The Grey Wolves JSGME - Generic mod enabler SH3 Commander - Link to thread There are many more great mods, but id recommend those three for starts - the mod enabler isnt a must either - it just makes handling a multitude of mods easier - if you go with just sh3 commander and gwx you wont need it, but if you plan on using more than those two then id recommend it Last edited by diluvian; 01-21-12 at 03:52 PM.

01-21-12, 02:59 PM	#2
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	You have the 1.4 StarForce free version so you don't need any other updates from Ubi. There ain't none! I'm Pro GWX 3 myself.

01-21-12, 03:05 PM	#4
PapaKilo Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	now when everyone will start offering their mod list to you, you will get sick and tired, confussed and lost. All supermods are sticked at sh3 workshop page. It takes time to get familiar with them all.

01-21-12, 03:23 PM	#6
Gangrene Bosun Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sandusky, Ohio Posts: 67 Downloads: 50 Uploads: 0	Okay, Here is where my confusion comes in... I keep seeing this "one download" option talked about then I get to a page like this: http://www.gamefront.com/files/user/ConningTower There I see 8 downloads not counting the manual... are those older patches and all I need is the exe? Does the manual answer this question? Should I do the SH3 commander as well? Thanks.

01-21-12, 03:30 PM	#7
PapaKilo Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Just download them all.

01-21-12, 03:44 PM	#9
PapaKilo Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Omfg.. .Exe does all the hard job. You download them all into one place and launch .exe.. Wasn't there instructions on how to do it ? www.greywolves.com ?