U-Boat Expansion ReadMe File

Speedbrake · 03-18-08, 10:50 AM

Okay I downloaded and installed the U-Boat Expansion from Drive2You and love it. However in my eaggerness to get into the sim I ignored reading the readme file for the v1.5 update. Now I can't find the file on my system. Anyone - where is the #@#&% file located? I've looked in the normal places and even tried a search.

Where is the little bugger located?

Okay - I looked again and found that the new file has rewritten the old and it didn't say anything about being v1.5 or U-Boat in the title. I've found it! DUH! LOL!

Speedbrake · 03-18-08, 11:11 AM

Here is the ReadMe but first to answer a question I've seen on the forum. I'm not sure you can copy directly to a CD or DVD but you sure can download the file and burn it after the fact.

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Silent Hunter 4 - Wolves of the Pacific
ReadMe File
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Silent Hunter 4 - Wolves of the Pacific Uboat Missions
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Table of Contents
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1. Minimum/Recommended Specifications
2. Operating System
3. Installation
4. Changes in Add-on
5. Known Issues
6. Technical Support and Other Important Websites
7. Copyright
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1. Minimum/Recommended specifications
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-Minimum Configuration:
WinXP/VISTA Only
DirectX 9.0c
2 GHz Pentium 4, AMD Athlon, or equivalent
1024 MB RAM
128MB DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card with Pixel Shader 2.0 capability
DirectX 9.0C compatible sound device
DVD-ROM 4x or faster
6.0 GB hard drive space
Windows-compatible mouse required
Internet connection for play on Ubi.com (minimum 56k modem or broadband)
-Recommended Configuration:
Win XP/VISTA Only
DirectX 9.0c
3 GHz Pentium 4, AMD Athlon or equivalent
2048 MB RAM
256MB DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card with Pixel Shader 2.0 capability
DirectX 9.0c compatible sound device
DVD-ROM 4x or faster
6.0 GB hard drive space
Windows-compatible mouse required
Internet connection for play on Ubi.com (minimum 56k modem or broadband)
*Supported Video Cards at Time of Release:
ATI(r): 9600/9700/9800, X300 to X850, X1300 to X1800
NVIDIA(r): 6200/6600/6800/7800

*Not Supported Video Cards at Time of Release:
ATI(r): 9200 and below/9500
NVIDIA(r): 5200 and below/5600/5700/5800/5900
Laptop models of these cards are not supported.

These chipsets are the only ones that will run this game. Additional
chipsets may be supported after release. For an up-to-date list of
supported chipsets, please visit the FAQ for this game on our support
website at: http://support.ubi.com.

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2. Operating System
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The game has been tested successfuly on, Win XP (SP2) and VISTA
Not Supported:
Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows ME
Windows NT
Windows 2000
Directx9.0b and previous versions.
We strongly recommend to not install Silent Hunter - Wolfes of the Pacific into your system's "Windows" folder or in any partition's root (ex: directly on C: or D

.
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3. Installation
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Please make sure that you are installing the right add-on version for your game version.
This add-on can be applied on Silent Hunter 4 Original Version, on Patch 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.4
This add-on will upgrade your version of Silent Hunter 4 to Silent Hunter 4 Add-on (v 1.5).
1. Before installing Silent Hunter 4 - Wolves of the Pacific - Uboat Missions please close all other programs.
2. Run add-on installation file.
3. Follow the instructions.
Upon installation you can run the game either from windows start menu ('Start' -> 'All Programs' -> 'Ubisoft' -> 'Silent Hunter 4 - Wolves of the Pacific' -> or use 'sh4.exe' file from the game installation directory (By default, the game will be installed into
"C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 4").

Note 1: The save games and replays that were made with the original version of Silent Hunter 4 or with Silent Hunter 4 patch 1.1 to 1.4 will be incompatible with the new add-on version.
Note 2: In Base autosaving are compatible between original version and Patches 1.1 to version 1.5.
Note 3: Multiplayer (LAN or Online) connection between the original version of Silent Hunter 4, any of the previous patches and the add-on is not possible.

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4. Changes in Addon (v1.5)
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HARD DRIVE SPACE
Windows will require additional free hard drive space for its operating system
(virtual memory). If you encounter the following message in an error dialog:
"Ran out of virtual memory", free up some more hard drive space.
To install Silent Hunter 4 - Wolves of the Pacific - Addon you will need approximately 1.3 GB free hard disk space for the full install.
The most notable changes are:
1. German campaigns are now accesible through the main menu button "U-boat campaign". To play a career with the US Silent Service, use the new "American Career" button. The included campaign focuses on German operations in the Indian Ocean and nearby areas.
2. When commanding a German u-boat it is possible to enable the Kriegsmarine Grid Quadrant Overlay over the Navigation map.
3. The Submarine upgrade system and screen has been improved
4. Improved crew management system
5. New player and crew abilities available via crew management system
6. New Type IX D2 Long range U-boot
7. New Type XVIII Walther U-boat with unique propulsion system
8. Player has been given limited control over allied units (naval and air), depending on his current rank.
9. Game loading time has been greatly reduced though dynamic loading.
10. Maximum render distance increased to 20 km
11.Water rendering improvements
12.New warships
-Graf Spee Pocket Battleship
-Black Swan Class Sloop
-River Class Frigate - with a correct 3d model this time
-J Class Destroyer
-V&W Destroyer
-Flower Class Corvette
-Fiji class light cruiser
13.New Merchant Ships
-Hog Island type A Freighter
-Charlotte Schliemann supply ship
-California Express Passenger Freighter
-War Melody
-Paula medium tanker
14.New Aircraft
-Ar-196
-Sunderland Patrol Plane
-Beaufighter fighter bomber
15.Added more Generic unit types improving campaign editing and unit appearance control. Iowa and Yamato are now "Super Battleship" class and won't spawn as "Generic Battleship".
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5. Known Issues
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5.1. Installing video drivers
If you experience any graphical problems, please install the latest video
drivers available for your video card. Links to the most popular video cards
manufacturers are available at the bottom of this document.
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5.2. Installing sound drivers
If you experience any sound problems, please install the latest sound
drivers available for your sound card. Links to the most popular sound cards
manufacturers are available at the bottom of this document.
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5.3. Installing DirectX
Silent Hunter 4 needs DirectX 9.0c to run properly. To get the latest version of
DirectX, please visit:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/downloads

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5.4. Known Problems
The water surface isn't updated during game pause.
Game input depends on framerate which can cause problems especially when
playing with higher time acceleration.
Due to the extremely vast area of land and great number of objects many
small collision problems can be experienced.

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6. Technical Support and Other Important Websites
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6.1. Technical Support

AMERICA
TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
To get technical support, go to http://support.ubi.com/
AUSTRALIA
TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
To get technical support, go to http://www.ubisoft.com.au/
CANADA
TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
To get technical support, go to www.ubisoft.ca and click "Support" (French & English available).
FRANCE
SUPPORT TECHNIQUE:
Support technique Ubisoft à votre service: connectez-vous à http://www.ubi.com/FR/ et cliquez sur "Support"

GERMANY
KUNDENDIENST:
Ubisoft Kundendienst: besuchen Sie die Support sektion im Internet unter http://www.ubi.com/DE/

ITALY
SUPPORTO TECNICO:
Visitate la sezione Assistenza del sito del nostro Supporto Tecnico http://www.ubisoft.com/it
SPAIN
SOPORTE TECNICO:
Para obtener soporte técnico, acude a www.ubisoft.es y visita la sección de "Soporte"

UNITED KINDOM
TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
To get technical support, go to www.ubi.com/uk/ and click "Support"

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6.2. Other Important websites
Latest DirectX Runtime:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/downloads

Latest ATI Drivers:
http://www.ati.com
Latest NVIDIA Drivers:
http://www.nvidia.com

Latest Matrox Drivers:
http://www.matrox.com

Latest Creative Labs Drivers:
http://www.creative.com

Latest Hercules Drivers:
http://www.hercules.com
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7. Copyright
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USES BINK Video
Copyright (C) 1997-2007
By RAD Game Tools, Inc.

USES MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
USES OGG Vorbis
© 2007, Xiph.Org Foundation
Portions utilize
Microsoft Windows Media Technologies
Copyright (c) 1999-2002 Microsoft Corporation
All Rights Reserved
(C)2007 UBISOFT ENTERTAINMENT.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Dowly · 03-18-08, 03:39 PM

Okie.

03-18-08, 10:50 AM	#1
Speedbrake Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Fort worth, TX Posts: 6 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	U-Boat Expansion ReadMe File Okay I downloaded and installed the U-Boat Expansion from Drive2You and love it. However in my eaggerness to get into the sim I ignored reading the readme file for the v1.5 update. Now I can't find the file on my system. Anyone - where is the #@#&% file located? I've looked in the normal places and even tried a search. Where is the little bugger located? Okay - I looked again and found that the new file has rewritten the old and it didn't say anything about being v1.5 or U-Boat in the title. I've found it! DUH! LOL! __________________ Growing Old Is Manditory - Growing Up Is Optional!

03-18-08, 11:11 AM	#2
Speedbrake Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Fort worth, TX Posts: 6 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Here is the ReadMe File Here is the ReadMe but first to answer a question I've seen on the forum. I'm not sure you can copy directly to a CD or DVD but you sure can download the file and burn it after the fact. ################################################## ############################## Silent Hunter 4 - Wolves of the Pacific ReadMe File ################################################## ############################## Silent Hunter 4 - Wolves of the Pacific Uboat Missions ################################################## ############################## Table of Contents ################################################## ############################## 1. Minimum/Recommended Specifications 2. Operating System 3. Installation 4. Changes in Add-on 5. Known Issues 6. Technical Support and Other Important Websites 7. Copyright ################################################## ############################## 1. Minimum/Recommended specifications ################################################## ############################## -Minimum Configuration: WinXP/VISTA Only DirectX 9.0c 2 GHz Pentium 4, AMD Athlon, or equivalent 1024 MB RAM 128MB DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card with Pixel Shader 2.0 capability DirectX 9.0C compatible sound device DVD-ROM 4x or faster 6.0 GB hard drive space Windows-compatible mouse required Internet connection for play on Ubi.com (minimum 56k modem or broadband) -Recommended Configuration: Win XP/VISTA Only DirectX 9.0c 3 GHz Pentium 4, AMD Athlon or equivalent 2048 MB RAM 256MB DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card with Pixel Shader 2.0 capability DirectX 9.0c compatible sound device DVD-ROM 4x or faster 6.0 GB hard drive space Windows-compatible mouse required Internet connection for play on Ubi.com (minimum 56k modem or broadband) Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: ATI(r): 9600/9700/9800, X300 to X850, X1300 to X1800 NVIDIA(r): 6200/6600/6800/7800 Not Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: ATI(r): 9200 and below/9500 NVIDIA(r): 5200 and below/5600/5700/5800/5900 Laptop models of these cards are not supported. These chipsets are the only ones that will run this game. Additional chipsets may be supported after release. For an up-to-date list of supported chipsets, please visit the FAQ for this game on our support website at: http://support.ubi.com. ################################################## ############################## 2. Operating System ################################################## ############################## The game has been tested successfuly on, Win XP (SP2) and VISTA Not Supported: Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows ME Windows NT Windows 2000 Directx9.0b and previous versions. We strongly recommend to not install Silent Hunter - Wolfes of the Pacific into your system's "Windows" folder or in any partition's root (ex: directly on C: or D. ################################################## ############################## 3. Installation ################################################## ############################## Please make sure that you are installing the right add-on version for your game version. This add-on can be applied on Silent Hunter 4 Original Version, on Patch 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.4 This add-on will upgrade your version of Silent Hunter 4 to Silent Hunter 4 Add-on (v 1.5). 1. Before installing Silent Hunter 4 - Wolves of the Pacific - Uboat Missions please close all other programs. 2. Run add-on installation file. 3. Follow the instructions. Upon installation you can run the game either from windows start menu ('Start' -> 'All Programs' -> 'Ubisoft' -> 'Silent Hunter 4 - Wolves of the Pacific' -> or use 'sh4.exe' file from the game installation directory (By default, the game will be installed into "C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 4"). Note 1: The save games and replays that were made with the original version of Silent Hunter 4 or with Silent Hunter 4 patch 1.1 to 1.4 will be incompatible with the new add-on version. Note 2: In Base autosaving are compatible between original version and Patches 1.1 to version 1.5. Note 3: Multiplayer (LAN or Online) connection between the original version of Silent Hunter 4, any of the previous patches and the add-on is not possible. ################################################## ############################## 4. Changes in Addon (v1.5) ################################################## ############################## HARD DRIVE SPACE Windows will require additional free hard drive space for its operating system (virtual memory). If you encounter the following message in an error dialog: "Ran out of virtual memory", free up some more hard drive space. To install Silent Hunter 4 - Wolves of the Pacific - Addon you will need approximately 1.3 GB free hard disk space for the full install. The most notable changes are: 1. German campaigns are now accesible through the main menu button "U-boat campaign". To play a career with the US Silent Service, use the new "American Career" button. The included campaign focuses on German operations in the Indian Ocean and nearby areas. 2. When commanding a German u-boat it is possible to enable the Kriegsmarine Grid Quadrant Overlay over the Navigation map. 3. The Submarine upgrade system and screen has been improved 4. Improved crew management system 5. New player and crew abilities available via crew management system 6. New Type IX D2 Long range U-boot 7. New Type XVIII Walther U-boat with unique propulsion system 8. Player has been given limited control over allied units (naval and air), depending on his current rank. 9. Game loading time has been greatly reduced though dynamic loading. 10. Maximum render distance increased to 20 km 11.Water rendering improvements 12.New warships -Graf Spee Pocket Battleship -Black Swan Class Sloop -River Class Frigate - with a correct 3d model this time -J Class Destroyer -V&W Destroyer -Flower Class Corvette -Fiji class light cruiser 13.New Merchant Ships -Hog Island type A Freighter -Charlotte Schliemann supply ship -California Express Passenger Freighter -War Melody -Paula medium tanker 14.New Aircraft -Ar-196 -Sunderland Patrol Plane -Beaufighter fighter bomber 15.Added more Generic unit types improving campaign editing and unit appearance control. Iowa and Yamato are now "Super Battleship" class and won't spawn as "Generic Battleship". ################################################## ############################## 5. Known Issues ################################################## ############################## 5.1. Installing video drivers If you experience any graphical problems, please install the latest video drivers available for your video card. Links to the most popular video cards manufacturers are available at the bottom of this document. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5.2. Installing sound drivers If you experience any sound problems, please install the latest sound drivers available for your sound card. Links to the most popular sound cards manufacturers are available at the bottom of this document. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5.3. Installing DirectX Silent Hunter 4 needs DirectX 9.0c to run properly. To get the latest version of DirectX, please visit: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/downloads -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5.4. Known Problems The water surface isn't updated during game pause. Game input depends on framerate which can cause problems especially when playing with higher time acceleration. Due to the extremely vast area of land and great number of objects many small collision problems can be experienced. ################################################## ############################## 6. Technical Support and Other Important Websites ################################################## ############################## 6.1. Technical Support AMERICA TECHNICAL SUPPORT: To get technical support, go to http://support.ubi.com/ AUSTRALIA TECHNICAL SUPPORT: To get technical support, go to http://www.ubisoft.com.au/ CANADA TECHNICAL SUPPORT: To get technical support, go to www.ubisoft.ca and click "Support" (French & English available). FRANCE SUPPORT TECHNIQUE: Support technique Ubisoft à votre service: connectez-vous à http://www.ubi.com/FR/ et cliquez sur "Support" GERMANY KUNDENDIENST: Ubisoft Kundendienst: besuchen Sie die Support sektion im Internet unter http://www.ubi.com/DE/ ITALY SUPPORTO TECNICO: Visitate la sezione Assistenza del sito del nostro Supporto Tecnico http://www.ubisoft.com/it SPAIN SOPORTE TECNICO: Para obtener soporte técnico, acude a www.ubisoft.es y visita la sección de "Soporte" UNITED KINDOM TECHNICAL SUPPORT: To get technical support, go to www.ubi.com/uk/ and click "Support" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6.2. Other Important websites Latest DirectX Runtime: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/downloads Latest ATI Drivers: http://www.ati.com Latest NVIDIA Drivers: http://www.nvidia.com Latest Matrox Drivers: http://www.matrox.com Latest Creative Labs Drivers: http://www.creative.com Latest Hercules Drivers: http://www.hercules.com ################################################## ############################## 7. Copyright ################################################## ############################## USES BINK Video Copyright (C) 1997-2007 By RAD Game Tools, Inc. USES MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. USES OGG Vorbis © 2007, Xiph.Org Foundation Portions utilize Microsoft Windows Media Technologies Copyright (c) 1999-2002 Microsoft Corporation All Rights Reserved (C)2007 UBISOFT ENTERTAINMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. __________________ Growing Old Is Manditory - Growing Up Is Optional!

03-18-08, 03:39 PM	#3
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Okie.