At last! what's next

cmd.griphin · 04-05-11, 02:42 AM

Ok kind of patting myself on the back here but after following tutorial after tutorial regardng manual TDC I have at last managed to hit ships consistently without having to wimp out to the auto TDC. Hoorah! Not important just needed to get that out.

However I am using stock SHIV, I have added a number of upgrades more cosmetic and some functional.

The question is (I am confused at this point) what is the recommended upgrade from here. I know there are 2 Mod upgrades TMO and errrrm the other one (Realboat?), which of these should I follow?

Can I follow both?

What versions are they at and do i have to go through a series of installs or can I just install the latest?

I have been looking at the Subsowespac site (PTC) which appears to be a bit of a club as well... is there still something like this available? I know I am rather late to the game with regards SHIV but I live in hope.

Having reached this level of realism I would really like to move into a more involved level.

In the meantime.... I will just enjoy the 1940's music on the radio.

Thanks for reading.

Richard

rein1705 · 04-05-11, 06:04 PM

Also check out FOTRS (fall of thr rising sun) its a fun inbetween from stock to TMO its fun challinging but not quite as challinging as TMO & RFB RSRDC check out the Brittish campaign WDAD (we dive at dawn)

TorpX · 04-05-11, 11:02 PM

@cmd.griphin

The other mega-mod you are thinking of is RFB (Real Fleet Boat). You can play both RFB and TMO, but not at the same time.

RFB 2.0 is the latest and has 1 patch that you should add.
Many also play RSRDC, which changes shipping traffic to historical patterns. There is a specific version for RFB. Others can tell you more about TMO and GFO, etc.

magic452 · 04-05-11, 11:32 PM

Welcome to the boat mate.

Congrats on getting to the point of upgrading your game.

I play TMO 2.1 and really enjoy it. The DD's are a bit tougher than stock but you can handle them with a little practice, be prepared to get sunk a few times. Much better game play than stock but can be intimidating at first.

FOTRS is a good step up from stock and might be a good transition to TMO.

RSRD is much more realistic shipping and Task Forces but you have to know where to find stuff so study historical events as they are all in there.

With JSGME you can switch between mods fairly easily so you can see what tickles your fancy.

Good luck and good hunting

Magic

daft · 04-08-11, 10:36 AM

Haven't played the game in quite some time, but your enthusiasm made me remember what I love about this game. Time to re-install I think.

04-05-11, 02:42 AM	#1
cmd.griphin Bilge Rat Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	At last! what's next Ok kind of patting myself on the back here but after following tutorial after tutorial regardng manual TDC I have at last managed to hit ships consistently without having to wimp out to the auto TDC. Hoorah! Not important just needed to get that out. However I am using stock SHIV, I have added a number of upgrades more cosmetic and some functional. The question is (I am confused at this point) what is the recommended upgrade from here. I know there are 2 Mod upgrades TMO and errrrm the other one (Realboat?), which of these should I follow? Can I follow both? What versions are they at and do i have to go through a series of installs or can I just install the latest? I have been looking at the Subsowespac site (PTC) which appears to be a bit of a club as well... is there still something like this available? I know I am rather late to the game with regards SHIV but I live in hope. Having reached this level of realism I would really like to move into a more involved level. In the meantime.... I will just enjoy the 1940's music on the radio. Thanks for reading. Richard __________________ Last edited by cmd.griphin; 04-05-11 at 03:04 AM.

04-05-11, 06:04 PM	#2
rein1705 Samurai Navy Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: somewhere in the Past. Posts: 582 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 0	Also check out FOTRS (fall of thr rising sun) its a fun inbetween from stock to TMO its fun challinging but not quite as challinging as TMO & RFB RSRDC check out the Brittish campaign WDAD (we dive at dawn) __________________ "Diesel Pig" Not so long ago...

04-05-11, 11:02 PM	#3
TorpX Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,975 Downloads: 153 Uploads: 11	@cmd.griphin The other mega-mod you are thinking of is RFB (Real Fleet Boat). You can play both RFB and TMO, but not at the same time. RFB 2.0 is the latest and has 1 patch that you should add. Many also play RSRDC, which changes shipping traffic to historical patterns. There is a specific version for RFB. Others can tell you more about TMO and GFO, etc.

04-05-11, 11:32 PM	#4
magic452 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reno Nevada USA Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Welcome to the boat mate. Congrats on getting to the point of upgrading your game. I play TMO 2.1 and really enjoy it. The DD's are a bit tougher than stock but you can handle them with a little practice, be prepared to get sunk a few times. Much better game play than stock but can be intimidating at first. FOTRS is a good step up from stock and might be a good transition to TMO. RSRD is much more realistic shipping and Task Forces but you have to know where to find stuff so study historical events as they are all in there. With JSGME you can switch between mods fairly easily so you can see what tickles your fancy. Good luck and good hunting Magic __________________ Reported lost 11 Feb. 1942 Signature by depthtok33l

04-08-11, 10:36 AM	#5
daft Captain Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sweden Posts: 493 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Haven't played the game in quite some time, but your enthusiasm made me remember what I love about this game. Time to re-install I think. __________________ And God said: \"Let there be Narrowband!\"