Question about Lifeboat and debris MOD

Fozzy22 · 03-28-10, 06:33 PM

I've downloaded this mod and i don't really understand what i need to do with the files. I know they go into the main SH3 directory under data/library but its the readme file that confuses me, plus it's not the best English.

"These optional files needs to be correctly renamed first, then they will replace the ones on your data\library folder:
1.LifeBoat1_crew_standman.dat ==> LifeBoat1_crew.dat (do will have also an animated man standing on LB1).
2.debris_no_bodies&Rowboat.dat ===> debris.dat (no dead bodies and no rowboat debris - sometimes those row boats appears to much)"

I have no idea what is meant by this. The mod folder has all the files named above so what's to rename?

frau kaleun · 03-28-10, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Fozzy22

I've downloaded this mod and i don't really understand what i need to do with the files. I know they go into the main SH3 directory under data/library but its the readme file that confuses me, plus it's not the best English.

"These optional files needs to be correctly renamed first, then they will replace the ones on your data\library folder:
1.LifeBoat1_crew_standman.dat ==> LifeBoat1_crew.dat (do will have also an animated man standing on LB1).
2.debris_no_bodies&Rowboat.dat ===> debris.dat (no dead bodies and no rowboat debris - sometimes those row boats appears to much)"

I have no idea what is meant by this. The mod folder has all the files named above so what's to rename?

The optional files are just that, optional. They are possible replacements for two of the files already in the mod, and would make small changes if used.

For instance if you wanted to use the second one to eliminate the appearance of dead bodies and rowboat debris in the water, you would rename it "debris.dat" and copy it to the mod's data/Library folder (before enabling the mod) where it would overwrite the one that's already there and make the noted changes to the mod's behavior once you do enable it.

If you just want to try the mod "as is," don't do anything with the optional files, just enable the mod with the default files already in its data folder.

Fozzy22 · 03-28-10, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

The optional files are just that, optional. They are possible replacements for two of the files already in the mod, and would make small changes if used.

For instance if you wanted to use the second one to eliminate the appearance of dead bodies and rowboat debris in the water, you would rename it "debris.dat" and copy it to the mod's data/Library folder (before enabling the mod) where it would overwrite the one that's already there and make the noted changes to the mod's behavior once you do enable it.

If you just want to try the mod "as is," don't do anything with the optional files, just enable the mod with the default files already in its data folder.

Oh I see, so is this mod compatible with JSGME? That way i'm not putting it directly in the main directory and would be easy to disable if i came across a problem.

tomfon · 03-28-10, 07:18 PM

Yes it is! The structure should be ''lifeboats and debris/data/...''. Go ahead.

frau kaleun · 03-28-10, 10:02 PM

Oh absolutely use JSGME, that way if something goes wacky you can disable it and no harm done. MUCH easier.

HW3 · 03-28-10, 10:55 PM

The first optional mod has a man standing up and waving his arms in a life boat.

03-28-10, 10:59 PM

One of these days I'll get time to finish the new animations.
They are higher detailed models with improved motions.

KL-alfman · 03-29-10, 05:11 AM

great to hear that!
thx privateer for your work.

03-28-10, 06:33 PM	#1
Fozzy22 Machinist's Mate Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 129 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	Question about Lifeboat and debris MOD I've downloaded this mod and i don't really understand what i need to do with the files. I know they go into the main SH3 directory under data/library but its the readme file that confuses me, plus it's not the best English. "These optional files needs to be correctly renamed first, then they will replace the ones on your data\library folder: 1.LifeBoat1_crew_standman.dat ==> LifeBoat1_crew.dat (do will have also an animated man standing on LB1). 2.debris_no_bodies&Rowboat.dat ===> debris.dat (no dead bodies and no rowboat debris - sometimes those row boats appears to much)" I have no idea what is meant by this. The mod folder has all the files named above so what's to rename? __________________ SH3 GWX3 & Commander 3.2 **************** U-148, Type VIIB 7th Flotilla Walter Herp - Before Patrol 3

03-28-10, 07:18 PM	#4
tomfon Grey Wolf Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CK7662 Posts: 918 Downloads: 178 Uploads: 4	Yes it is! The structure should be ''lifeboats and debris/data/...''. Go ahead. __________________ "I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers which can't be questioned." - Richard P. Feynman [1918/1988] "I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." - Michael Jordan Mods for SH3

03-28-10, 10:55 PM	#6
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	The first optional mod has a man standing up and waving his arms in a life boat. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

03-29-10, 05:11 AM	#8
KL-alfman Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Weimar Posts: 930 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	great to hear that! thx privateer for your work. __________________ Life, Liberty and Property!

03-28-10, 10:02 PM	#5
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	Oh absolutely use JSGME, that way if something goes wacky you can disable it and no harm done. MUCH easier.

03-28-10, 10:59 PM	#7
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	One of these days I'll get time to finish the new animations. They are higher detailed models with improved motions.