NOOB-related: Is it worthwile to play stock first at all ???

AlbertVonKnopfke · 01-29-07, 05:11 PM

Or I just GOTTA go with one of the supa-modz ???

Any mods that do not require the 1.4b patch ???

Any mods that simply enhance graphics ???

Thanks.

Ducimus · 01-29-07, 05:14 PM

The only reason to play stock (even a patched up version of stock), is if SH3 runs slow on your computer, or long(er) load times get on your nerves.

Otherwise, not much of a reason to.

Reinhard Hardegen · 01-29-07, 05:16 PM

If you can run it, GWX is a very good mod. Great graphics, I would not go back to the stock version.

Sailor Steve · 01-29-07, 05:18 PM

No, but it does help give a feel for the amazing amount of changes that have been made in the last two years.

STEED · 01-29-07, 05:20 PM

Run stock until you get bored that should be about a week then go all the way with GWX.

I just like to add since I switched to GWX my load up time is shorter and no time too make two cups of coffee.

AlbertVonKnopfke · 01-29-07, 05:23 PM

I though it was only about the realism factor.

Reinhard Hardegen · 01-29-07, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Run stock until you get bored that should be about a week then go all the way with GWX.

If it takes that long.:rotfl:

Brag · 01-29-07, 05:25 PM

Stock gives you more easy targets. It's ok as a training device before things get serious in GWX.

stabiz · 01-29-07, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

No, but it does help give a feel for the amazing amount of changes that have been made in the last two years.

I totally agree. If you just go straight to GWX you`ll never appreciate the total sickness of SH3 modding.

I go for the odd vanilla patrol pretty much every time I reinstall the game, just for the laughs.

Edit: Welcome to SubSim, Albert!

Reinhard Hardegen · 01-29-07, 05:38 PM

Well you came to the right place.

Welcome aboard Herr AlbertVonKnopfke. Hope your stay is a long one.

mookiemookie · 01-29-07, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

No, but it does help give a feel for the amazing amount of changes that have been made in the last two years.

Quoted for truth.

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Originally Posted by CCIP

If you're a "graphics whore", definitely yes. :p

If you're more into difficulty, you may consider NYGM, but nothing beats the overall design effort on GWX.

I absolutely, completely 100% disagree. Grey Wolves has always had the stigma of being an "eye candy" mod, but that's completely changed in the latest version, GWX.

Ducimus · 01-29-07, 08:29 PM

Small confession, ive often thought about taking all the fixes and making, what could essentually be patch 1.5. But im too lazy and nobody would use it anyway.

01-29-07, 05:11 PM	#1
AlbertVonKnopfke Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	NOOB-related: Is it worthwile to play stock first at all ??? Or I just GOTTA go with one of the supa-modz ??? Any mods that do not require the 1.4b patch ??? Any mods that simply enhance graphics ??? Thanks.

01-29-07, 05:16 PM	#3
Reinhard Hardegen Raiders of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: U-123 (CA7225) Posts: 495 Downloads: 255 Uploads: 0	If you can run it, GWX is a very good mod. Great graphics, I would not go back to the stock version. __________________ A quote from Donitz; “The reason that the American Navy does so well in wartime is that war is chaos, and the Americans practice chaos on a daily basis.” “For the lessons one fails to learn during peacetime, one pays a high price in war.”

01-29-07, 05:18 PM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	No, but it does help give a feel for the amazing amount of changes that have been made in the last two years. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

01-29-07, 05:20 PM	#5
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Run stock until you get bored that should be about a week then go all the way with GWX. I just like to add since I switched to GWX my load up time is shorter and no time too make two cups of coffee. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

01-29-07, 05:23 PM	#6
AlbertVonKnopfke Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	So GWX enhances graphics as well ??? I though it was only about the realism factor.

01-29-07, 05:14 PM	#2
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	The only reason to play stock (even a patched up version of stock), is if SH3 runs slow on your computer, or long(er) load times get on your nerves. Otherwise, not much of a reason to.

01-29-07, 05:25 PM	#8
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Stock gives you more easy targets. It's ok as a training device before things get serious in GWX. __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

01-29-07, 05:38 PM	#10
Reinhard Hardegen Raiders of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: U-123 (CA7225) Posts: 495 Downloads: 255 Uploads: 0	Well you came to the right place. Welcome aboard Herr AlbertVonKnopfke. Hope your stay is a long one. __________________ A quote from Donitz; “The reason that the American Navy does so well in wartime is that war is chaos, and the Americans practice chaos on a daily basis.” “For the lessons one fails to learn during peacetime, one pays a high price in war.”

01-29-07, 08:29 PM	#12
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Small confession, ive often thought about taking all the fixes and making, what could essentually be patch 1.5. But im too lazy and nobody would use it anyway.