woe... WOE is me..gnashes teeth

She-Wolf · 08-25-09, 06:18 AM

hello Peeps

Yesterday I downloaded GWX3 and bins and GWX3 cnfg for SH3 Commanders, then put a fresh original install of SH3 on, patched it, tested it - fine.
Put on all the gfx3 modules I have listed here, and then started the game. Not fine.

Most of the graphics were missing and the game was therefore unplayable. I had a headless crewman in the control room surrounded by dials that were floating in air, and topside just blocks of blue and some thin black shapes of railings or ironwork.

Today I have gone through the whole thing again ( after deleting every trace of and reference to SH3 of course) and am now at the stage where I should be putting on the GWX3 files....

Should I be putting the GWX3 cnfg for subcommanders on before or after I have installed the other GWX3 modules, or does it not make a difference? I think I put it on after last time - seems the sensible way round.

If I still get the same result after doing that I will try rolling back the nvidia drivers. If THAT doesn't resolve it I dunno what else I can do, but meanwhile want to make sure I do everything right in respect of GWX3, which previously has never given me any problems at all.

Anyway, be pleased for any advice

Mopy · 08-25-09, 07:05 AM

While entirely unhelpful, I just read in another post that you got your dog back. Excellent news

She-Wolf · 08-25-09, 07:09 AM

Mopes dear heart, she isn't coming back, she has gone to the great hearthrug in the sky - but I value you caring about it

Mopy · 08-25-09, 08:44 AM

What on earth was I reading earlier. A super old thread, or someone else maybe. Ultimate foot in mouth

Heh really sorry to bring it up.

She-Wolf · 08-25-09, 09:25 AM

don't you mind Mopy, It was a nice thing to do

Jimbuna · 08-25-09, 10:56 AM

Am I to understand you mean the CFG for SH3 Commander?

If so, this is an entirely separate/standalone software programme....simply add the CFG after you have installed GWX3.0 to a fresh install of SH3 patched to 1.4b but before running your first patrol.

If you click on my sig you will be taken to the GWX website where you will find a comprehensive set of installation instructions.

The GWX exe and 7 bin fileas as well as the GWX3.0 CFG for SH3 Commander are available from my GWX3.0 FF account (accessible from the bottom link below my sig)

Laufen zum Ziel · 08-25-09, 11:18 AM

Get back on patrol we need you.

She-Wolf · 08-25-09, 01:26 PM

yes Jim - and I did all that yesterday, and then got a problem. Today I started again and have installed the GWX3.exe and bins on a clean and patched install again, and everything is running as it should . I have not put the CFG for Sub commander on however, as I was scared the whole thing would go pear-shaped again if I did that, and I am wondering if, when I put it all on yesterday, I may have put the Sub commander cfg on before the GWX3 stuff - but I think that is unlikely; I would not have meant to do that.
My suspicions now are centred on nHancer, the latest version, which is necessary to work with the current nvidia drivers.

I spose I cannot now put cfg sub commander files on, even though I would have liked to, as I have started a career. I have'nt put any mods on or used the Jones yet either (sigh). still, I am back on the briny. That will do for now

irish1958 · 08-25-09, 01:53 PM

HI,
If you don't put the config files in SH3CMDR, you cannot use it with SH3GWX3.0.
Here is what I suggest: make a copy of your SilentHunterIII folder and rename it SilentHunterIII_copy. If anything goes bad, all you have to do is delete the original and make another copy and rename it SilentHunterIII and place it into your Ubisoft folder.
Now you can do anything you want to the original without any harm.
I suspect the problem is with the nhancer program. I have had trouble with it and no longer use it.
Also make sure your video card has the up to date drivers.

She-Wolf · 08-25-09, 02:38 PM

Irish, this I have done. Great minds and all that

In fact, I now have a 'vanilla' copy without any upgrades or mods apart from the patch, and a GWX3 copy safely squirreled away..

I am about to add the CNFG Sub Commander and shut my eyes when the game launches again.

If I was sensible I would wait until we get our copy of Windows 7 as I understand you have to start with a clean drive with that, so I will lose the game then anyway - but I want to get back on the water NOW!

Yes, have the latest nVidia drivers

Interesting what you say about nHancer - the older version seemed ok.

thanks for that Irish, appreciated

Jimbuna · 08-25-09, 02:48 PM

Looks like your about to be sorted....SINK EM ALL!!

She-Wolf · 08-25-09, 03:19 PM

Oh Jim, I hang my head in shame... it wasn't nHancer, or nVidia, or my dear old computer playing up... it was ME!

When I downloaded the CNFG Sub commander files from your site, I thought it was the whole package - Sub Commander AND the GWX configs. Now, tonight, when I go to read your instructs, I realised this is not so. No wonder it all went a bit peculiar!

All is on now, apart from the couple of mods I use and behaving perfectly.

Too impatient to get on, that my trouble; rushed on when I should have stopped and read. Hmph. I go stand in corner. Dipstick...

HW3 · 08-26-09, 02:27 AM

No, don't go stand in a corner, play the game! Glad you got it figured out.

irish1958 · 08-26-09, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by She-Wolf

Oh Jim, I hang my head in shame... it wasn't nHancer, or nVidia, or my dear old computer playing up... it was ME!

When I downloaded the CNFG Sub commander files from your site, I thought it was the whole package - Sub Commander AND the GWX configs. Now, tonight, when I go to read your instructs, I realised this is not so. No wonder it all went a bit peculiar!

All is on now, apart from the couple of mods I use and behaving perfectly.

Too impatient to get on, that my trouble; rushed on when I should have stopped and read. Hmph. I go stand in corner. Dipstick...

SheWolf,
Don't you know that standing in the corner is politically incorrect now?

Studies show that this will harm your developing sense of self worth and scar you for life, perhaps leading to a life of recluse and remorse, to say nothing about a warped sex life.

Better to blame Bill Gates

for making the computer so damn hard for an ordinary person to master. And that stupid GWX team for not making the program idiot proof.

After all YOU ARE A SPECIAL PERSON and you deserve better.

She-Wolf · 08-26-09, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irish1958

SheWolf.....Studies show that this will harm your developing sense of self worth and scar you for life, perhaps leading to a life of recluse and remorse, to say nothing about a warped sex life.

This is me to a T!!

you are all too nice... but I feel better, and I shall follow HW3's advice and GO PLAY!!

08-25-09, 06:18 AM	#1
She-Wolf Watchdog Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hampshire UK Posts: 971 Downloads: 152 Uploads: 0	woe... WOE is me..gnashes teeth hello Peeps Yesterday I downloaded GWX3 and bins and GWX3 cnfg for SH3 Commanders, then put a fresh original install of SH3 on, patched it, tested it - fine. Put on all the gfx3 modules I have listed here, and then started the game. Not fine. Most of the graphics were missing and the game was therefore unplayable. I had a headless crewman in the control room surrounded by dials that were floating in air, and topside just blocks of blue and some thin black shapes of railings or ironwork. Today I have gone through the whole thing again ( after deleting every trace of and reference to SH3 of course) and am now at the stage where I should be putting on the GWX3 files.... Should I be putting the GWX3 cnfg for subcommanders on before or after I have installed the other GWX3 modules, or does it not make a difference? I think I put it on after last time - seems the sensible way round. If I still get the same result after doing that I will try rolling back the nvidia drivers. If THAT doesn't resolve it I dunno what else I can do, but meanwhile want to make sure I do everything right in respect of GWX3, which previously has never given me any problems at all. Anyway, be pleased for any advice __________________

08-25-09, 07:09 AM	#3
She-Wolf Watchdog Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hampshire UK Posts: 971 Downloads: 152 Uploads: 0	Mopes dear heart, she isn't coming back, she has gone to the great hearthrug in the sky - but I value you caring about it __________________

08-25-09, 09:25 AM	#5
She-Wolf Watchdog Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hampshire UK Posts: 971 Downloads: 152 Uploads: 0	don't you mind Mopy, It was a nice thing to do __________________

08-25-09, 10:56 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Am I to understand you mean the CFG for SH3 Commander? If so, this is an entirely separate/standalone software programme....simply add the CFG after you have installed GWX3.0 to a fresh install of SH3 patched to 1.4b but before running your first patrol. If you click on my sig you will be taken to the GWX website where you will find a comprehensive set of installation instructions. The GWX exe and 7 bin fileas as well as the GWX3.0 CFG for SH3 Commander are available from my GWX3.0 FF account (accessible from the bottom link below my sig) __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-25-09, 11:18 AM	#7
Laufen zum Ziel Eternal Patrol Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hiding on the bottom Posts: 1,783 Downloads: 853 Uploads: 457	Get back on patrol we need you. __________________ RIP Laufen zum Ziel

08-25-09, 07:05 AM	#2
Mopy Torpedoman Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 118 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	While entirely unhelpful, I just read in another post that you got your dog back. Excellent news

08-25-09, 08:44 AM	#4
Mopy Torpedoman Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 118 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	What on earth was I reading earlier. A super old thread, or someone else maybe. Ultimate foot in mouth Heh really sorry to bring it up.

08-25-09, 01:26 PM	#8
She-Wolf Watchdog Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hampshire UK Posts: 971 Downloads: 152 Uploads: 0	yes Jim - and I did all that yesterday, and then got a problem. Today I started again and have installed the GWX3.exe and bins on a clean and patched install again, and everything is running as it should . I have not put the CFG for Sub commander on however, as I was scared the whole thing would go pear-shaped again if I did that, and I am wondering if, when I put it all on yesterday, I may have put the Sub commander cfg on before the GWX3 stuff - but I think that is unlikely; I would not have meant to do that. My suspicions now are centred on nHancer, the latest version, which is necessary to work with the current nvidia drivers. I spose I cannot now put cfg sub commander files on, even though I would have liked to, as I have started a career. I have'nt put any mods on or used the Jones yet either (sigh). still, I am back on the briny. That will do for now __________________

08-25-09, 01:53 PM	#9
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	HI, If you don't put the config files in SH3CMDR, you cannot use it with SH3GWX3.0. Here is what I suggest: make a copy of your SilentHunterIII folder and rename it SilentHunterIII_copy. If anything goes bad, all you have to do is delete the original and make another copy and rename it SilentHunterIII and place it into your Ubisoft folder. Now you can do anything you want to the original without any harm. I suspect the problem is with the nhancer program. I have had trouble with it and no longer use it. Also make sure your video card has the up to date drivers. __________________ Irish1958

08-25-09, 02:38 PM	#10
She-Wolf Watchdog Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hampshire UK Posts: 971 Downloads: 152 Uploads: 0	Irish, this I have done. Great minds and all that In fact, I now have a 'vanilla' copy without any upgrades or mods apart from the patch, and a GWX3 copy safely squirreled away.. I am about to add the CNFG Sub Commander and shut my eyes when the game launches again. If I was sensible I would wait until we get our copy of Windows 7 as I understand you have to start with a clean drive with that, so I will lose the game then anyway - but I want to get back on the water NOW! Yes, have the latest nVidia drivers Interesting what you say about nHancer - the older version seemed ok. thanks for that Irish, appreciated __________________

08-25-09, 02:48 PM	#11
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Looks like your about to be sorted....SINK EM ALL!! __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-25-09, 03:19 PM	#12
She-Wolf Watchdog Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hampshire UK Posts: 971 Downloads: 152 Uploads: 0	Oh Jim, I hang my head in shame... it wasn't nHancer, or nVidia, or my dear old computer playing up... it was ME! When I downloaded the CNFG Sub commander files from your site, I thought it was the whole package - Sub Commander AND the GWX configs. Now, tonight, when I go to read your instructs, I realised this is not so. No wonder it all went a bit peculiar! All is on now, apart from the couple of mods I use and behaving perfectly. Too impatient to get on, that my trouble; rushed on when I should have stopped and read. Hmph. I go stand in corner. Dipstick... __________________

08-26-09, 02:27 AM	#13
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	No, don't go stand in a corner, play the game! Glad you got it figured out. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk