Bored with Vanilla, want SuperMod, but how?..

Greystone · 05-12-07, 01:04 PM

Hello people;
I've arrived at the point with my stock SH3 installation where thoughts like "Oh god, here we go again..." and similar reflections are beginning to surface as I load up the game for another boring session wandering empty seas.
So I've decided to look into installing one of the super mods that I've been hearing about.
After wandering around the forums for 10-15 minutes trying to find out where to go and what to do and getting spaced out and glassy-eyed, I thought I'd ask if there's a post somewhere that gives a one-stop rundown on how to install either one of the super-mods (or both). I'm referring to the GWX or the NY...something or other mod that appear to be talked about the most in the forums.
I ask because I have a vague memory of stumbling across just such a post several weeks back. I know it's out there; I tried the search function and got dozens of returns and am beginning to climb the walls trying to find it or something like it.
So, anyway, I thought to hell with it; I'll just ask...
Thanks.

Safe-Keeper · 05-12-07, 01:14 PM

The GWX, which adds a ton of content and a bit of realismcomes with an install program like professional software. I seem to recall it's an InstallMaker utility. This means that all you have to do is patch SH III and install the thing.

NYGN, which is, to my knowledge, more of a realism mod. I don't know how to install it, but it probably has to do with JSGME, which you can download from somewhere on the forum.

joea · 05-12-07, 01:56 PM

GWX has more than just a bit of realism.

danlisa · 05-12-07, 01:56 PM

@ Greystone

Click on my sig for everything you need to know about GWX.

Most support and all new content for NYGM has now ceased.

WAC is also available, you can find the thread about that in the MODS section.

Hitman · 05-12-07, 02:54 PM

Quote:

NYGN, which is, to my knowledge, more of a realism mod. I don't know how to install it, but it probably has to do with JSGME, which you can download from somewhere on the forum.

NYGM and GWX mods are both about realism, albeit with different perspectives and choices. In GWX, (As I understand it) superb graphics are a part of that realism, and of the inmersion and atmosphere that attempts to be created, so it clearly outshines NYGM in that part. Plus ability to play careers in the Black Sea and Indian Ocean. However, if you are looking for a certain game experience you expect from the game, all that is not as relevant as the feeling you get from each mod. In that case, simply try both and decide yoruself which is better.

Concerning your main question:

NYGM installs via JSGME, while GWX does it via its own installer. NYGM can thus be easily removed, while GWX will require a clean reinstall of SH3. However, once you install GWX there are 99,999999% chances you would never go back again to vanilla SH3 (Well probably even more than 99,999999%:hmm: ), so don't let that be an issue.

For NYGM install: Go to the sticky in this page, dowload the full NYGM 2.5 pack and put it into JSGME "Mods" folder inside SH3 main directory. Then just enable the mod. It will take a while, so be patient.

For GWX install: Download all the separate parts of it, put them to a folder. Click on the installer and point to your SH3 directory. The installer will do the rest. Once you are done, copy and paste over it the latest patch (1.03 if I remember correctly)

That's all. Well, not all....now kiss your friends and relatives good-bye for some time, your guaranteed to be glued to the screen for some weeks

Hartmann · 05-12-07, 03:38 PM

i made a backup of a clean sh3 installation before install GWX, it makes possible remove the mod without reinstall

nice avatar !!

Greystone · 05-13-07, 12:17 AM

Thanks for sparing me the tedium of figuring out where to go and what to do. It's not so much laziness as cluelessness. Appreciate it.

I had to laugh at your parting comment, Hitman; I'll make sure I tend to my final affairs and say all my goodbyes before starting my first patrol...

05-12-07, 01:04 PM	#1
Greystone Sparky Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Francisco area Posts: 155 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 0	Bored with Vanilla, want SuperMod, but how?.. Hello people; I've arrived at the point with my stock SH3 installation where thoughts like "Oh god, here we go again..." and similar reflections are beginning to surface as I load up the game for another boring session wandering empty seas. So I've decided to look into installing one of the super mods that I've been hearing about. After wandering around the forums for 10-15 minutes trying to find out where to go and what to do and getting spaced out and glassy-eyed, I thought I'd ask if there's a post somewhere that gives a one-stop rundown on how to install either one of the super-mods (or both). I'm referring to the GWX or the NY...something or other mod that appear to be talked about the most in the forums. I ask because I have a vague memory of stumbling across just such a post several weeks back. I know it's out there; I tried the search function and got dozens of returns and am beginning to climb the walls trying to find it or something like it. So, anyway, I thought to hell with it; I'll just ask... Thanks.

05-12-07, 01:14 PM	#2
Safe-Keeper Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 3,234 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	The GWX, which adds a ton of content and a bit of realismcomes with an install program like professional software. I seem to recall it's an InstallMaker utility. This means that all you have to do is patch SH III and install the thing. NYGN, which is, to my knowledge, more of a realism mod. I don't know how to install it, but it probably has to do with JSGME, which you can download from somewhere on the forum. __________________ First Strike Mod tester. Hardcore sub skipper.

05-12-07, 01:56 PM	#4
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	@ Greystone Click on my sig for everything you need to know about GWX. Most support and all new content for NYGM has now ceased. WAC is also available, you can find the thread about that in the MODS section. __________________

05-12-07, 03:38 PM	#6
Hartmann Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grid CH 26, Spain ,Barcelona Posts: 1,857 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	i made a backup of a clean sh3 installation before install GWX, it makes possible remove the mod without reinstall nice avatar !! __________________ But this ship can't sink!... She is made of iron, sir. I assure you, she can. and she will. It is a mathematical certainty. Strength and honor

05-12-07, 01:56 PM	#3
joea Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: At periscope depth in Lake Geneva Posts: 3,512 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	GWX has more than just a bit of realism.

05-13-07, 12:17 AM	#7
Greystone Sparky Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Francisco area Posts: 155 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 0	Thanks for sparing me the tedium of figuring out where to go and what to do. It's not so much laziness as cluelessness. Appreciate it. I had to laugh at your parting comment, Hitman; I'll make sure I tend to my final affairs and say all my goodbyes before starting my first patrol...