New to SH5

[Commander Hardon]

Hello guys, I'm pretty new (like literally just bought the game today new) to Silent Hunter 5 and really Silent Hunter in general. I did however watch many let's plays and gameplays for the game and understand many of the games elements. Still I know that the game basically sucks without any mods, which is why I have come here. I would like to know some tips for a newbie like me as well as some good mods (self-installing mods preferable) for the game that can help it become more realistic, better looking, and generally just better. If you guys can help me out on this that would be great.

[Captain_Leavitt]

For starters where did you buy your game copy? Once you have the game installed update it to version 1.2. After that the first 3 downloads should be jsgme, Think thats the right abbreviation. Then generic patcher and options file viewer. Those are critical. Please tell me you don't have the steam version?

[Commander Hardon]

Originally Posted by Captain_Leavitt

For starters where did you buy your game copy? Once you have the game installed update it to version 1.2. After that the first 3 downloads should be jsgme, Think thats the right abbreviation. Then generic patcher and options file viewer. Those are critical. Please tell me you don't have the steam version?

I got my version from GamersGate, so not the steam version. I'm downloading and installing those 3 downloads now aswell.
I intend on using "The Wolves of Steel" mega mod.. for the record.

[Aktungbby]

Commander H.

[Captain_Leavitt]

I would strongly suggest that you make the thread entitled (step by step tutorials and how to do it) your friend. It's near the top of the silent hunter 5 forum page and the op is THEBERBSTER. The info in that guide helped me immensely. In there you will also find links to stable mod list as well as the download links. While your in there pay close attention to where it says (essential mods). These will be downloads that will fix bugs and improve general performance and enjoyment. I will post my mod list to give you a idea of a stable mod order and hopefully it will help. If you have any questions (even noobish ones) don't hesitate to ask. The community here is very helpful. Heres my list in order.


Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157
[F:\Silent Hunter 5\MODS]

Accurate German Flags
DynEnv v2.9 - 1. Main Mod
DynEnv v2.9 - 3.a Enhanced Visibility (medium)
DynEnv v2.9 - 6. Sleet for Winter Campaigns
DynEnv v2.9 - 8.c Wave Mechanics - Hurricane
DynEnv v2.9 - 10.II Seafloor (medium resolution)
DynEnv v2.9 - 11.a.II Sea Plants - Atlantic Kelp Forests (medium resolution)
DynEnv v2.9 - 12. Sounds
DynEnv v2.9 - No Underwater Impurity Patch
sobers best ever fog V31 SH5
sobers base sky mechanics V1
Water reflections intensity varied by available sunlight by TheDarkWraith
sobers smoke screen V1 SH5 (DynEnv compatible)
sobers storm Clouds v2 SH5
SH5_7A_Conning_Fix
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_byTheBeast
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1
#Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1_HotFix
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1 (available by date) V9 by sober
EUF_UBoat_FX_v0_0_3_ byTheBeast
MightyFine Crew Mod 1.2.1 Stock faces
MCCD_1.04_MFCM_1.2.1_compatible
Speech fixes and additions (german version)
FX_Update_0_0_22_ByTheDarkWraith
FX_Update_0_0_22_Torpedoes (modified for torpedoes failure patches)
NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_ByTheDarkWraith
NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_No_Snorkel_Exhaust_Smoke
Large Optics for TDW UI
Large Optics for NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_Test 17 Patch
Large Optics for TDW UI 16 by 9
Sjizzle's - Charts for NewUIs part1_07.06.2013
Sjizzle's - Charts for NewUIs part 2_07.06.2013
Sjizzle's - MarineQuadrat Charts for NewUIs v. 0.00.2
Equip_Upgrade_Dates_Chart
R.E.M_by_Xrundel_TheBeast_1.2
R.E.M_by_Xrundel_TheBeast_1.2 - no hyd on surface - NewUIs-IRAI compatible
OPEN HORIZONS II v2.5
OH II v2.5 Flag_Wind_Patch
OH II v2.5 Grid Request fix Patch SH5
sobers shipwreck mod V8 SH5
MQK Gradient_IO
MQK LocationMaps_IO
MQK ShapeTextures_NO
sobers Lights Cfg V10 SH5
Shadow Improvement ModLR
sobers less resources shadows SH5
Moon_light_mod V6 SH5
one ship, one torpedo v1.00

[Commander Hardon]

Thanks, I've read alot of the information and tutorials. Hopefully I can get this stuff to work.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Commander Hardon

Thanks, I've read alot of the information and tutorials. Hopefully I can get this stuff to work.

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