newbie in training!

[Hans CrashDive]

Greetings and to all! I remember playing SH a long time ago. I think when I was operating win 98. So I got searching the other day for subsims and came across this website. (Which is awesome btw) I've ordered the combo SH 2 & 3 from here for win XP, and Fast Attack which is still DOS ugh.

So, I've been reading through some of the posts in the forums and don't find much about sh II. Which is the game I intend on starting (again) with.

I guess I should ask you seasoned sims a few core questions. like...
1) Will these progs run without probs on win vista? Perhaps select compatability mode for win xp?
2) Should I play without mods for awhile?
3) Fast Attack.. how do I set that up?
4) I know that knowing what the keys do is most important in playing the games. Will I have complete keyboard shortcuts listed somewhere in my install documentation? Or can I find that stuff here someplace?
5) Which mods are best for each of the games?

I got an email saying my games have shipped. I can't wait to start a new carreer. Since I'm a trucker though, they probably wont arrive before I ship out again.. dang it. Anyway thanks in advance to you guys.

[andwii]

I would say play a carrer without mods, then install GWX gold 3.0, and after that SH3 Commander.

I use windows 7 so idk, but I dont think so.

PS

Woulda been easier to get it on steam, no delivery.

[HW3]

I run SH3 on Vista just fine. Do not install it in the default Program Files folder. Make one labeled Ubisoft, or whatever you wish outside of the Program Files folder, and install it there. The UAC in Vista, and Windows 7, monitors the Programs Files folder and makes modding SH3 a nightmare.

[Gerald]

@ Hans CrashDive! Welcome to SubSim,

[Hans CrashDive]

Originally Posted by andwii

I would say play a carrer without mods, then install GWX gold 3.0, and after that SH3 Commander.

PS Woulda been easier to get it on steam, no delivery.

Thanks for your suggestions. I think probably I'll do just that.
As for your PS 1) I don't know steam. 2) My purchase thru this website gave them a little bit of cash. I might not be able to send any $ atm, but I did what I could that way. And again, thank you for the suggestions.

[Hans CrashDive]

Originally Posted by HW3

I run SH3 on Vista just fine. Do not install it in the default Program Files folder. Make one labeled Ubisoft, or whatever you wish outside of the Program Files folder, and install it there. The UAC in Vista, and Windows 7, monitors the Programs Files folder and makes modding SH3 a nightmare.

Ahoy HW3!! Thank you for the reply and awsome tip. I've for sometime been in the habit of Installing stuff in my own directories! Rebel that I am, I learned to keep things where I know they are, not where windoze wants them. So SH3 will reside in my Games folder with a sub folder all it's own. Or perhaps Games/subsims/ ...
Right on Target Cap'n!!

[Hans CrashDive]

Originally Posted by Vendor

@ Hans CrashDive! Welcome to SubSim,

Hello Vendor; what's the @ for before my name? Curious. Thnx for the welcome.

[Gerald]

It stands for "attention" just like you write an email, then use the symbol also.You are welcome

[Fish In The Water]

Originally Posted by Hans CrashDive

Hello Vendor; what's the @ for before my name? Curious. Thnx for the welcome.

It's just his goofy keyboard. That's actually a Swedish 'A' as in he thinks you're a grade 'A' kind of guy...

Just kidding, welcome aboard Hans!

[Gerald]

Originally Posted by Fish In The Water

It's just his goofy keyboard. That's actually a Swedish 'A' as in he thinks you're a grade 'A' kind of guy...

Just kidding, welcome aboard Hans!

Well-oiled at this time of day....

[Jimbuna]

Welcome Hans...you'll get all the help and advice you need on this excellent forum, you can be sure of that

[Pisces]

Welcome!

This part of the forum is really focused on SH3.

For SH2 matters, and Fast Attack, I think you'll find more information here, the old (classic) subsim games section:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/forumdisplay.php?f=173

[Hans CrashDive]

Originally Posted by Pisces

Welcome!

This part of the forum is really focused on SH3.

For SH2 matters, and Fast Attack, I think you'll find more information here, the old (classic) subsim games section

Ahh yes thank you Admiral Pisces. I do remember seeing a section for the old er sims. Don't mind me I'll blunder about the place.

Originally Posted by Fish In The Water

It's just his goofy keyboard. That's actually a Swedish 'A' as in he thinks you're a grade 'A' kind of guy...

Originally Posted by Vendor

Well-oiled at this time of day....

hehe I thought all Mariners liked things well oiled

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Welcome Hans...you'll get all the help and advice you need on this excellent forum, you can be sure of that

Thanks Cheif, that and a fair bit of humor / teasing mixed in. I'm lovin it already!

[Fubar2Niner]

@Hans CrashDive

Welcome aboard mate, you couldn't find a better, more helpful bunch of cohorts anywhere on the net mate Have to say well done for ordering your copy from subsim

Regarding the UAC thing with Vista, not sure if you know, but you can always turn it off. I'm running on Win7 64 now, but succesfully ran SH3 on Vista64 bit for quite some time.

Hope your package arrives before you have to ship out mate.

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

[Hans CrashDive]

Originally Posted by Fubar2Niner

@Hans CrashDive

Regarding the UAC thing with Vista, not sure if you know, but you can always turn it off. I'm running on Win7 64 now, but succesfully ran SH3 on Vista64 bit for quite some time.

hmmm They need a scratchin yer head emoticon like .. huh wha he say? You guys and yor abreviations! lol.. don't worry I'll learn them! Like this one. UAC = User Account Control ? Is that so? No I did not know that. Sounds handy. Does it also get rid of the locks on certain folders so you can access ANY folder on your own damn computer?? That would be sweet!

Thanks for the Welcome too Mr Fubar1Niner