GWX (Grey Wolves eXpansion Mod)

[bigboywooly]

Originally Posted by Gryffon300

Well, seems I'm not as cyber challenged as I thought I was. (Probably more due to the fact that your instructions are so nice and clean - all I really had to do was read and do what I was told.)

Thanks, firstly to the team, for what must have been 1,000's of man-hours in developement, coding and discussions - truely an amazing commitment to produce a 1Gb mod! Super indeed. Thanks also, to those who answered my initial enquiry about what to do, and in what order - made sense.

Just started with Naval Academy - I'm even enjoying that! (Weird, I know.)
Couple of things I've noticed that may be worth looking at if a further patch is ever contemplated. (Tell me to deep six myself if its too impertinent - I come from the school of Kaisan - the Japanese model of continual improvement - nothing is ever perfect, or 'finished', but at some point you do have to say 'enough' and get it out there (thank God you did).)

1. In starting up the Navigation section, I hit 'Training', then 'View Tutorial' in quick succession - I thought it may be better to see Tutorial first. They both try to open together, so you have Realplayer voiceover going while the Training screen is opening. No biggy, but correctable (?) if you ever go back for more.
2. Next, in Navigation, there are four objectives. The second (Navigate through the channel) never changes to 'Complete' on the 'Objectives' folder or in the after exam summary (even though I repeated the exercise 4 times). I alway got an "Excellent" rating, but tried zig-zagging to ensure maximum depth under keel; went all the way to the Ostsee on one run; went all the way to the Skagerrak on another. Decided that 3 out of four wasn't bad & went on to Shooting Things (liked that bit - nice bits flying off - even splashes in the water afterwards. Luverly!)
3. Although at regular intervals there is an "Incoming Radio Message" announcement, I can never find them. There is no change on the 'Objectives' folder, and the Radio Man only has three folders: Report Contacts; Send Contact Report; and Send Patrol Report. There are no radio messages in the Report Contacts folder (because the radio message isn't reporting a contact, rather, its giving instructions, weather etc??)

Press "M " to see messages

1. I lose deck-gun sounds when I go above 1x Time Compression. Normal?

Yep - all sounds usually disapear at TC

1. I also get the centre-screen dark triangular flashes (lasting way less than a second). Looks almost like the bow of a sub on the surface as seen from the bridge as it rises up the face of a big wave in stormy weather. (I'm using a Raedon 9250 card). Will try the 'Synchronise' setting in the Options panel - see if it helps.
2. I may have missed them, but I do miss the hot-keys from previous games (SHI & SHII) for Crash dive 'C' (?), Blow Main Ballast 'B' (?) and, especially, incremental rudder control (5 degree increments port or starboard). I found this precise rudder control more user friendly than the current hard a'port or hard a'starboard on the square brackets. Is there a user hot-key setting override that I could implement for this?

Press "C" for crash dive and "E" for ballast blow
You dont need to use the hard port\starboard controls - click on the little dot left of the bottom compass and you can move your rudder through that

These are definately NOT bitches. I love what you have all done, and can live with all of the above, but would love to see all these minor things answered in one way or another over time to bring further glory to your Wolfpacks wherever they may prowl.
Good Hunting
Gryff

Answers in Yellow

[mikaelanderlund]

Originally Posted by Kpt. Lehmann

Try activating the 'synchronize' option in your SH3 video settings menu. (In-game)

Concerning the issues with the Nvidia 8000 series cards... This is really our last idea since it is a hardware problem not related to GWX.

ok, will try it this evening

Mikael

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by donw

YOU"RE the only one I know that drinks coffee this time of night Kpt!

Kpt. Lehmann is rumoured to be residing on a secret coffee plantation in Texas

[fredbass]

Originally Posted by Kpt. Lehmann

Before anyone disables the 16km mod, you should try the suggestion here:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...postcount=2591

It is possible that it will help with the graphics issues that people are referring to.

Again, this is not a GWX bug.

Well I haven't tried the synchronize option yet so I'll give it a shot tonight. I thought I had found a fix when I turned on the "Wait for vertical refresh" in my 3d graphics settings from my card but as it turns out, there's no flashing of the black figures when it's cloudy, but only when there is clear sky, FYI.

I sure hope I don't need to remove 16k mod because 8k really sucks. Anyway, I'll find out tonight how it goes. I may just have to live with it even though it is a bit annoying to constantly see the flashing when on the bridge or in free view.

[mikaelanderlund]

Originally Posted by mikaelanderlund

ok, will try it this evening

Mikael

No, same problem with activated synchronize option . But I can live without the 16 km mod .

[Kpt. Lehmann]

Originally Posted by mikaelanderlund

No, same problem with activated synchronize option . But I can live without the 16 km mod .

Thanks for letting me know. Very sorry to hear that sir.

[iambecomelife]

Originally Posted by pappygb

I have also found that my video resoultion on my display changes after the crash. When I open properties on my display it shows 480 x 600 with 4 bit color and I am unable to change these values. Once computer is restarted the game will load fine but crash trying to start a mission in career mode as previously stated.

This exact same problem occurred on my computer several months ago - ctd with a new screen resolution and 4-bit color. I also experienced the flickering black triangles and some other artifacts. The problem turned out to be corrupt video RAM on my 7900GT (a common problem with this card). Not sure if that's the issue, but you may want to check your 7800.

Have you had difficulties with any other games? Shortly before it failed my old card also crashed whenever I started a new battle in "Rome - Total War".

[Binary101]

I have GWX v1.3 do i have to download the entire v2.0 of GWX?

[Kpt. Lehmann]

Originally Posted by Binary101

I have GWX v1.3 do i have to download the entire v2.0 of GWX?

Hi Binary,

Yes. GWX 2.0 totally replaces ALL previous GWX material and requires a fresh installation of SH3 patched to 1.4b.

Visit our website to view the "getting started" section of the GWX 2.0 manual that is viewable online and the FAQ page.

Be careful to follow the instructions closely, or you will have problems.

[melnibonian]

Originally Posted by Binary101

I have GWX v1.3 do i have to download the entire v2.0 of GWX?

Yes you need to get the 7 bin files and the executable and install them oner a CLEAN patched (v1.4) copy of SH3. Click on the link under my signature or on my signature to get the files you need.

[CDR Resser]

Thanks to Kapts Lehmann, Cranky and jimbuna.
I have SH3 with GWX 2.0 up and running without any problems after running your suggestions.
I think I may hold off on Commander for a while.
Thanks for all your help.
Magnificent work.

Respectfully Submitted
CDR Resser

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by CDR Resser

Thanks to Kapts Lehmann, Cranky and jimbuna.
I have SH3 with GWX 2.0 up and running without any problems after running your suggestions.
I think I may hold off on Commander for a while.
Thanks for all your help.
Magnificent work.

Respectfully Submitted
CDR Resser

Pleased to hear it matey

SINK EM ALL!!

[Safe-Keeper]

A lot of GWX users state that it is a good time to make a pot of coffee.

Or bake a cake. Or build a house:p.

[danlisa]

Originally Posted by Safe-Keeper

Or bake a cake. Or build a house:p.

...or wait for NorOps.

:rotfl: :rotfl:

[U49]

Originally Posted by Kpt. Lehmann

Hi Pappy,

When you get to the 95% loaded mark, wait five minutes more.

Loading times in SH3 are rather long due to a data bottleneck in the SH3 game engine. We've added a MASSIVE campaign and it takes a while to push all that data through the bottleneck. (Loading times are also influenced by system specs.)

Once it is loaded, it will take a few seconds to render the world and all the units around you... Then off you go!

Hi Kpt.Lehmann/GWX developers,
as long as I'm following the GWX 2.0 I still did'nt get the point how I could arrange for a better performance...
I understand: get more of...(something)
To make it easier for me: is it:
a) RAM
b) CPU
c) video card

I know, I know,: get all....
But what is more important concerning the loading duration???
I get the feeling: more RAM.
Is this correct?

I've read a lot of statements, but I am feeling unsure what the developers opinion is ...