Stock SH3 with better graphics?

Metalogic · 03-02-15, 04:38 PM

Hi - I've only just started playing SH3 and think it may be best for me to play it "stock" initially (maybe with the unofficial 1.6 patch), some sort of hi-res mod (I can run at 1080p, but don't want a distorted UI, if possible), and ideally other improved graphics (only, not gameplay).

Which hi-res mod and graphics improvements would work well with the stock version without changing gameplay? I have loads of RAM and a good GPU (Nvidia 970M), so should be able to run some graphics mods without things slowing down.

When Living Silent Hunter v6 comes out, I may move to that, but would like a more vanilla experience first, only with better graphics! :-)

jakjack · 03-02-15, 04:46 PM

Try Ahnenerbe's Wide GUI 1920 x 1080
Works with vanilla SH3, I believe. If there are distortions that bother you, (I don't use it so I wouldn't know of any), I'm not sure of a fix, but that doesn't mean one doesn't exist.

Metalogic · 03-03-15, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jakjack

Try Ahnenerbe's Wide GUI 1920 x 1080
Works with vanilla SH3, I believe. If there are distortions that bother you, (I don't use it so I wouldn't know of any), I'm not sure of a fix, but that doesn't mean one doesn't exist.

How does this differ from SH3_XPSP2_Res_Fix_for_1.4b?

RushTheBus · 03-03-15, 04:52 PM

What jackjack linked is a full re-design of the HUD using refreances that were high definition. Injecting those dlls and cfg (and then editing the cfg for w/e resolution you desire) simply stretches the 1024x768 native game resolution across w/e native resolution you are running.

I'm in a similar boat. I have a 2560x1440 IPS panel and using the dll method made everything look like utter garbage. I think the best compromise you're going to see is what jackjack linked.

Metalogic · 03-03-15, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RushTheBus

What jackjack linked is a full re-design of the HUD using refreances that were high definition. Injecting those dlls and cfg (and then editing the cfg for w/e resolution you desire) simply stretches the 1024x768 native game resolution across w/e native resolution you are running.

I'm in a similar boat. I have a 2560x1440 IPS panel and using the dll method made everything look like utter garbage. I think the best compromise you're going to see is what jackjack linked.

Okay, thanks, I'll give it a go!

pedalboat · 03-03-15, 08:25 PM

I've just uploaded this so that you can have better graphics and other goodies in stock silent hunter III. It works for me, but who knows...

http://www.4shared.com/rar/lsyJpOYYb...SH3better.html

Have a nice day!

RushTheBus · 03-03-15, 08:39 PM

Out of curiosity, what is it?

Metalogic · 03-04-15, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pedalboat

I've just uploaded this so that you can have better graphics and other goodies in stock silent hunter III. It works for me, but who knows...

http://www.4shared.com/rar/lsyJpOYYb...SH3better.html

Have a nice day!

Thanks, though it doesn't seem to be possible to download this without giving 4shared details of one of my social media accounts, which I don't want to do...

banryu79 · 03-04-15, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RushTheBus

Out of curiosity, what is it?

I downloaded it and very quickly browsed the files.
I think it's a custom "mod soup" centered around graphics enhacements and add-ons on many visual aspect of the game (crew uniforms, officers icons portrait, UI background screen, environment, terrain, maybe ships and plane models and the like...) ready to be installed above stock SH3.
It would be nice if, in the readme, there would be a list referencing the mods included... so one knows what he is unìsing and will be able to search the forum for the topics about each single mod included.

P.S.: For example, in my case: I noted the very nice officers portraits, I'd like to know who is the talended author(s) of these?

Metalogic · 03-04-15, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by banryu79

I downloaded it and very quickly browsed the files.
I think it's a custom "mod soup" centered around graphics enhacements and add-ons on many visual aspect of the game (crew uniforms, officers icons portrait, UI background screen, environment, terrain, maybe ships and plane models and the like...) ready to be installed above stock SH3.
It would be nice if, in the readme, there would be a list referencing the mods included... so one knows what he is unìsing and will be able to search the forum for the topics about each single mod included.

P.S.: For example, in my case: I noted the very nice officers portraits, I'd like to know who is the talended author(s) of these?

Did you have to supply details of a social media account to download it? There were so many "download" buttons on the screen, most *not* for the mod, that I wasn't sure if I clicked on the correct one!

banryu79 · 03-04-15, 07:34 AM

I already had an account to 4shared, I started using it 3 years ago.

Jimbuna · 03-04-15, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pedalboat

I've just uploaded this so that you can have better graphics and other goodies in stock silent hunter III. It works for me, but who knows...

http://www.4shared.com/rar/lsyJpOYYb...SH3better.html

Have a nice day!

I've received a report regarding the link above, part of which reads "Misrepresents one download as "Adobe Flash Update" which it is not. The target download "stockSH3better.rar" actually loads "stockSH3Better.exe".

I'd suggest you think very carefully about potential risks to your computer etc. before downloading.

banryu79 · 03-04-15, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

I've received a report regarding the link above, part of which reads "Misrepresents one download as "Adobe Flash Update" which it is not. The target download "stockSH3better.rar" actually loads "stockSH3Better.exe".

I'd suggest you think very carefully about potential risks to your computer etc. before downloading.

I've got no problem at all with that download.
It's a rar file of about 250 MB. Here, at work, we have Kaspersky AntiVirus (Server + client), a very good anti-virus suite, and it did not raised any warning at all.

Btw, are you sure you are clicking in the correct link in that page?

P.S.: in ant case, a summary mod list will still be very helpfull, if available...

BigWalleye · 03-04-15, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by banryu79

I've got no problem at all with that download.
It's a rar file of about 250 MB. Here, at work, we have Kaspersky AntiVirus (Server + client), a very good anti-virus suite, and it did not raised any warning at all.

Btw, are you sure you are clicking in the correct link in that page?

P.S.: in ant case, a summary mod list will still be very helpfull, if available...

So, which of the plethora of buttons on that page will actually load stockSH3better.rar? I thought I had tried them all and gotten nothing but crap.

BTW, this site is a real "Gotcha" for any unsophisticated noob. It is designed and intended to trick the unaware into downloading software they do not want. That software may - or may not - be harmful.

pedalboat · 03-04-15, 11:46 AM

Also uploaded to MEGA

https://mega.co.nz/#!iowRULQJ!4pajqi...69YtZUY4OsTbwQ

03-02-15, 04:38 PM	#1
Metalogic Loader Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 81 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Stock SH3 with better graphics? Hi - I've only just started playing SH3 and think it may be best for me to play it "stock" initially (maybe with the unofficial 1.6 patch), some sort of hi-res mod (I can run at 1080p, but don't want a distorted UI, if possible), and ideally other improved graphics (only, not gameplay). Which hi-res mod and graphics improvements would work well with the stock version without changing gameplay? I have loads of RAM and a good GPU (Nvidia 970M), so should be able to run some graphics mods without things slowing down. When Living Silent Hunter v6 comes out, I may move to that, but would like a more vanilla experience first, only with better graphics! :-)

03-02-15, 04:46 PM	#2
jakjack Seaman Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New York Posts: 39 Downloads: 297 Uploads: 0	Try Ahnenerbe's Wide GUI 1920 x 1080 Works with vanilla SH3, I believe. If there are distortions that bother you, (I don't use it so I wouldn't know of any), I'm not sure of a fix, but that doesn't mean one doesn't exist. __________________ In the town where I was born Lived a man who sailed to sea And he told us of his life In the land of submarines

03-04-15, 07:34 AM	#11
banryu79 Samurai Navy Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Italy Posts: 554 Downloads: 82 Uploads: 2	I already had an account to 4shared, I started using it 3 years ago. Last edited by banryu79; 03-04-15 at 10:10 AM.

03-03-15, 04:52 PM	#4
RushTheBus Engineer Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 206 Downloads: 211 Uploads: 0	What jackjack linked is a full re-design of the HUD using refreances that were high definition. Injecting those dlls and cfg (and then editing the cfg for w/e resolution you desire) simply stretches the 1024x768 native game resolution across w/e native resolution you are running. I'm in a similar boat. I have a 2560x1440 IPS panel and using the dll method made everything look like utter garbage. I think the best compromise you're going to see is what jackjack linked.

03-03-15, 08:25 PM	#6
pedalboat A-ganger Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Cape Ortegal - Spain Posts: 75 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	I've just uploaded this so that you can have better graphics and other goodies in stock silent hunter III. It works for me, but who knows... http://www.4shared.com/rar/lsyJpOYYb...SH3better.html Have a nice day!

03-03-15, 08:39 PM	#7
RushTheBus Engineer Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 206 Downloads: 211 Uploads: 0	Out of curiosity, what is it?

03-04-15, 11:46 AM	#15
pedalboat A-ganger Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Cape Ortegal - Spain Posts: 75 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	Also uploaded to MEGA https://mega.co.nz/#!iowRULQJ!4pajqi...69YtZUY4OsTbwQ