Newbie (sort of) help, please.

past caring · 05-24-16, 04:26 PM

Apologies in advance....I know I could (probably) work all this out in the end, but coming to the game 5 years late, there's a lot of water under the bridge and a lot of reading I could do before finding what I want.....

I want to get up and running but I'm aware there were a load of issues with bugs etc...

1. I have a legit (disc) copy of the game - purchased near enough on release but never installed as I was aware my PC specs weren't up to it. They are now. Can I install from this? Or do I have to now install via Steam or Uplay with the code that came with the original game?

2. What patches are needed? And where to get them?

3. In terms of mods - what do I need? I can work out maybe what graphical improvements I want later - but for the moment what is absolutely necessary to make the game playable/bearable? I would like to be able to play a career/campaign if there's a patch that makes this possible?

4. In short, what do I install and in what order? (why I might want to do it would also help).

Answers might be affected by the following;

- OS is windows 10
- I have a Steam account, but not Uplay (happy to get a Uplay if it makes mods accessible)
- I have no desire (i.e. ability to commit time to someone else) for multiplayer.
- Played a fair bit of SH III (with mods) so am not entirely new to the series, but It's been 9-10 years.

All help gratefully received - thanks in advance.

Aktungbby · 05-24-16, 04:37 PM

past caring!

after a ten year silent run!

THEBERBSTER · 05-24-16, 05:25 PM

A Warm Welcome Back To The Subsim Community > past caring
Subsim <> How To Donate <> See The Benefits <> Support The Community
If you are new to SH5 look > > HERE <<
Highly Recommended SH5 > The Wolves Of Steel Mega Mod

Everything you need is in this mega mod
Install your disc selecting custom installation and German voices.
Do not forge to update your game to v1.2.
Post #5 Update SH5 From v1.0.5.0 To v1.2.0 Immediately After Installing
You may have problems with the Ubisoft Game Launcher.
Uninstall from the control panel programs and features.
Install this genuine new one anywhere on any drive.
Post #157 How To Replace a Faulty SH5 Game Launcher

past caring · 05-24-16, 05:58 PM

Cheers Berbster - looks good.

One question - I note that the Wolves of Steel megamod has real navigation. I'll confess I never got to grips with this in SH III - and while I'm prepared/want to learn, is this something that can be switched on and off in Wolves of Steel? At least whilst I'm getting to grips with the game again at the start?

THEBERBSTER · 05-24-16, 06:29 PM

Hi PC

Code:

I note that the Wolves of Steel megamod has real navigation.

RN is optional.
If you do want to use RN then you have the option of enabling The Wind and Smoke mod.

Code:

is this something that can be switched on and off in Wolves of Steel?

Yes it just a mod that adds RN to the game play.
Just make any changes when you are in the bunker.
TWOS is designed to be played at 100%
Your new career realism setting will reflect your difficulty level.
This can be further customized by making changes in the game play settings from Options on the main menu.
Other game play changes can also be customized from TDW's Options File Editor Viewer (OFEV).
Depending on your new career realism setting some changes in the OFEV may not work even though enabled.
Peter

past caring · 05-25-16, 01:55 AM

Brilliant - will give it a go and report back.

Jimbuna · 05-25-16, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by past caring

Brilliant - will give it a go and report back.

Welcome to SubSim

past caring · 05-26-16, 04:50 PM

OK hit a problem....

Wolves of Steel install instructions as linked to by THEBERBSTER say I should edit the CareerHistory.cfg file....I cannot find this. Have found the Main.cfg file and edited, but no CareerHistory showing?

Given that I'm so rusty that I could do with playing the tutorial scenario anyway, I suppose I could do that?

vdr1981 · 05-26-16, 05:36 PM

Quote:

OK hit a problem....

Wolves of Steel install instructions as linked to by THEBERBSTER say I should edit the CareerHistory.cfg file....I cannot find this. Have found the Main.cfg file and edited, but no CareerHistory showing?

I shall answer you with another question...

Why did you skip "Step 2" ?

Quote:

Given that I'm so rusty that I could do with playing the tutorial scenario anyway, I suppose I could do that?

Playing stock game's so called "tutorial" with TWoS or OHII on board will only brake your campaign...It must be skipped...

past caring · 05-26-16, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vdr1981

I shall answer you with another question...

Why did you skip "Step 2" ?

I didn't. I only talked about the stuff I had a problem with, not the stuff before that worked fine.

Quote:

Playing stock game's so called "tutorial" with TWoS or OHII on board will only brake your campaign...It must be skipped...

So what's the answer? A complete new reinstall?

THEBERBSTER · 05-26-16, 06:16 PM

Hi ps
Post #52 Career History CFG File Why You Need To Make A Copy Of It > Includes Download Copy
Peter

past caring · 05-26-16, 06:34 PM

Hmmm - if I'm reading things right, I'm going to have to uninstall and start afresh because when I couldn't find the CareerHistory file I went and did the tutorial. Which will mess up my career.

It's a bit weird the file still isn't there, no?

Anyway, suppose I can download the file and insert it the next time if it doesn't show up after I exit the intro movie from the tutorial scenario - would that work?

ETA: Worthwhile uninstalling everything or can I leave the game launcher where it is?

Sjizzle · 05-27-16, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by past caring

Hmmm - if I'm reading things right, I'm going to have to uninstall and start afresh because when I couldn't find the CareerHistory file I went and did the tutorial. Which will mess up my career.

It's a bit weird the file still isn't there, no?

Anyway, suppose I can download the file and insert it the next time if it doesn't show up after I exit the intro movie from the tutorial scenario - would that work?

ETA: Worthwhile uninstalling everything or can I leave the game launcher where it is?

after u install the game update it to 1.2 and start the game ....start a new career and when u are on the bridge exit from the game,
SH5 will create you the career History cfg

THEBERBSTER · 05-27-16, 04:38 AM

Hi pc

Code:

can I leave the game launcher where it is?

Yes.

The uninstall process only removes the SH5 game and its components with the option to keep or remove your saved games SH5 folder.
Applications like JSGME are not removed and remain in the main game folder.
If you still do not have a career history file then down load it from the tutorial from Post #11
Peter

past caring · 05-27-16, 02:18 PM

This is wierd - have reinstalled everything. Followed steps properly. Exited campaign intro while up on the bridge.

Still no CareerHistory.cfg file.

Can I just download the one that's been linked to and copy into the folder?

Is it a problem that despite the new install Uplay still has my old game sitting in the Cloud?

05-24-16, 04:37 PM	#2
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05-24-16, 05:25 PM	#3
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	A Warm Welcome Back To The Subsim Community > past caring Subsim <> How To Donate <> See The Benefits <> Support The Community If you are new to SH5 look > > HERE << Highly Recommended SH5 > The Wolves Of Steel Mega Mod Everything you need is in this mega mod Install your disc selecting custom installation and German voices. Do not forge to update your game to v1.2. Post #5 Update SH5 From v1.0.5.0 To v1.2.0 Immediately After Installing You may have problems with the Ubisoft Game Launcher. Uninstall from the control panel programs and features. Install this genuine new one anywhere on any drive. Post #157 How To Replace a Faulty SH5 Game Launcher __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

05-24-16, 05:58 PM	#4
past caring Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 14 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Cheers Berbster - looks good. One question - I note that the Wolves of Steel megamod has real navigation. I'll confess I never got to grips with this in SH III - and while I'm prepared/want to learn, is this something that can be switched on and off in Wolves of Steel? At least whilst I'm getting to grips with the game again at the start? __________________ Oh, you wet, you weed, you mite! I will utterly tough you up!

05-25-16, 01:55 AM	#6
past caring Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 14 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Brilliant - will give it a go and report back. __________________ Oh, you wet, you weed, you mite! I will utterly tough you up!

05-26-16, 04:50 PM	#8
past caring Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 14 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	OK hit a problem.... Wolves of Steel install instructions as linked to by THEBERBSTER say I should edit the CareerHistory.cfg file....I cannot find this. Have found the Main.cfg file and edited, but no CareerHistory showing? Given that I'm so rusty that I could do with playing the tutorial scenario anyway, I suppose I could do that? __________________ Oh, you wet, you weed, you mite! I will utterly tough you up!

05-24-16, 04:26 PM	#1
past caring Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 14 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Newbie (sort of) help, please. Apologies in advance....I know I could (probably) work all this out in the end, but coming to the game 5 years late, there's a lot of water under the bridge and a lot of reading I could do before finding what I want..... I want to get up and running but I'm aware there were a load of issues with bugs etc... 1. I have a legit (disc) copy of the game - purchased near enough on release but never installed as I was aware my PC specs weren't up to it. They are now. Can I install from this? Or do I have to now install via Steam or Uplay with the code that came with the original game? 2. What patches are needed? And where to get them? 3. In terms of mods - what do I need? I can work out maybe what graphical improvements I want later - but for the moment what is absolutely necessary to make the game playable/bearable? I would like to be able to play a career/campaign if there's a patch that makes this possible? 4. In short, what do I install and in what order? (why I might want to do it would also help). Answers might be affected by the following; - OS is windows 10 - I have a Steam account, but not Uplay (happy to get a Uplay if it makes mods accessible) - I have no desire (i.e. ability to commit time to someone else) for multiplayer. - Played a fair bit of SH III (with mods) so am not entirely new to the series, but It's been 9-10 years. All help gratefully received - thanks in advance. __________________ Oh, you wet, you weed, you mite! I will utterly tough you up!

05-24-16, 06:29 PM	#5
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	Hi PC Code: I note that the Wolves of Steel megamod has real navigation. RN is optional. If you do want to use RN then you have the option of enabling The Wind and Smoke mod. Code: is this something that can be switched on and off in Wolves of Steel? Yes it just a mod that adds RN to the game play. Just make any changes when you are in the bunker. TWOS is designed to be played at 100% Your new career realism setting will reflect your difficulty level. This can be further customized by making changes in the game play settings from Options on the main menu. Other game play changes can also be customized from TDW's Options File Editor Viewer (OFEV). Depending on your new career realism setting some changes in the OFEV may not work even though enabled. Peter __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

05-26-16, 06:16 PM	#11
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	Hi ps Post #52 Career History CFG File Why You Need To Make A Copy Of It > Includes Download Copy Peter __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

05-26-16, 06:34 PM	#12
past caring Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 14 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Hmmm - if I'm reading things right, I'm going to have to uninstall and start afresh because when I couldn't find the CareerHistory file I went and did the tutorial. Which will mess up my career. It's a bit weird the file still isn't there, no? Anyway, suppose I can download the file and insert it the next time if it doesn't show up after I exit the intro movie from the tutorial scenario - would that work? ETA: Worthwhile uninstalling everything or can I leave the game launcher where it is? __________________ Oh, you wet, you weed, you mite! I will utterly tough you up!

05-27-16, 04:38 AM	#14
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	Hi pc Code: can I leave the game launcher where it is? Yes. The uninstall process only removes the SH5 game and its components with the option to keep or remove your saved games SH5 folder. Applications like JSGME are not removed and remain in the main game folder. If you still do not have a career history file then down load it from the tutorial from Post #11 Peter __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

05-27-16, 02:18 PM	#15
past caring Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 14 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	This is wierd - have reinstalled everything. Followed steps properly. Exited campaign intro while up on the bridge. Still no CareerHistory.cfg file. Can I just download the one that's been linked to and copy into the folder? Is it a problem that despite the new install Uplay still has my old game sitting in the Cloud? __________________ Oh, you wet, you weed, you mite! I will utterly tough you up!