You guys are killing me

Growler · 06-11-07, 11:10 AM

OK, OK.

I have to cop to a few minor charges here.

I still don't have GWX. *ducks, covers*

I want GWX. I have seen paradise in so many screenies that I feel like I can almost taste the salt water and diesel exhaust, but fortunately, not the stale sweat and fear... or Bernard's cooking, for that matter.

But I've been a little gunshy of getting it, largely due to the fact that this computer, well... liken it to a Type IIA... in 1944.

Now, I can run SHIII with little trouble, other than long(ish) load times. 128MB video, 512 system RAM, P4 2.8Ghz.

The question is, based on the experience of the GWX devs and crews: Is it worth trying out, knowing that while I'm still recovering from an accident, therefore not working, and therefore unable to upgrade/replace this system? Or would I just be needlessly frustrating myself by putting nirvana just that much closer, but still out of reach?

Oh, and BTW - those with a Safeway store nearby - just found Director's Cut of Das Boot for 9.99 at the Safeway near me.

bigboywooly · 06-11-07, 11:17 AM

Well my system as is has a lot slower processor than yours - 1.79Ghz
Same memory and graphics

Did struggle on 512mb ram TBH - was better on 1Gb

I would suggest if you can get another half Gb of ram at least - 1Gb would be better

Graphics arent the best on a 128mb card but no different to stock in my experience
I have always lowered the particles to make it smoother

Avatar · 06-11-07, 11:23 AM

Speaking from experience only, I would never go back to the original. What SH3 did to make a great subsim, gwx made it into the greatest subsim.
I havent given the other mods a chance though, so a little research in what youre looking for might help.
But gwx is awesome. You should read the manual that comes with gwx. They covered everything. From sounds to harbor traffic.
just remember to follow the instructions.
1. download all the files and the bin files to your desktop... dont forget the patch gwx1.03.
2. create a folder, mine's called GWX, and place all of those files inside of that folder.
3. run the main gxw file and you should be set.
4. then run the patch file, 1.03
5. ta-da! now you dont have to click on the SH3 icon, there will be a gwx sh3 icon created and you can click on that from now on.

I also went ahead and got the SH3 Commander because it goes very well in crew management and other things like time in base, tweeking you time compression levels, having the hull integrity back on the crew screen, and more such as the night club.

I really think its awesome.

STEED · 06-11-07, 11:30 AM

SH3 Stock :rotfl:

GWX

SleightOfHand · 06-11-07, 11:40 AM

I run GWX just fine (well, not 'fine', but playably) with a system very similar to yours, Growler, except for a much slower processor. You should be okay.

Gezoes · 06-11-07, 12:27 PM

Don't worry Growler, although a 512extra Ram to make it a Gig wouldn't hurt... :hmm:

My Radeoncard has 128 MB as well, and my chip can run 1.8 Ghz at max. So there you go...
My advice is to get to extra memory and you'll be fine

(Unless you're planning an motherboard etc... upgrade soon - wich means my Gig of DDR1 is useless, sigh, it's all DDR2 now, ooooo.. grrrr....but that's another matter

).

And you might want to keep an eye out for the Light Harbor Traffic GWX-submod... it's included in the GWX download I think. Makes harbors somewhat less laggy, that's the only thing that makes my pc do hickups where GWX is concerned. On the open seas you'll be fine! Gute Jagt!

Growler · 06-11-07, 12:47 PM

Vielen danke!

Heading to the GWX d/l depot as we speak.

Thanks again, guys. Appreciate the feedback.

I knew I was in trouble RAM wise when I started playing BF2, so that's really no surprise there. [sigh] Out-of-the-box, SHIII was pretty swell; GWX looks like I'll finally be getting out of training and into the war.

06-11-07, 11:10 AM	#1
Growler A long way from the sea Join Date: May 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,913 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	You guys are killing me OK, OK. I have to cop to a few minor charges here. I still don't have GWX. ducks, covers I want GWX. I have seen paradise in so many screenies that I feel like I can almost taste the salt water and diesel exhaust, but fortunately, not the stale sweat and fear... or Bernard's cooking, for that matter. But I've been a little gunshy of getting it, largely due to the fact that this computer, well... liken it to a Type IIA... in 1944. Now, I can run SHIII with little trouble, other than long(ish) load times. 128MB video, 512 system RAM, P4 2.8Ghz. The question is, based on the experience of the GWX devs and crews: Is it worth trying out, knowing that while I'm still recovering from an accident, therefore not working, and therefore unable to upgrade/replace this system? Or would I just be needlessly frustrating myself by putting nirvana just that much closer, but still out of reach? Oh, and BTW - those with a Safeway store nearby - just found Director's Cut of Das Boot for 9.99 at the Safeway near me.

06-11-07, 11:17 AM	#2
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Well my system as is has a lot slower processor than yours - 1.79Ghz Same memory and graphics Did struggle on 512mb ram TBH - was better on 1Gb I would suggest if you can get another half Gb of ram at least - 1Gb would be better Graphics arent the best on a 128mb card but no different to stock in my experience I have always lowered the particles to make it smoother __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41

06-11-07, 11:30 AM	#4
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	SH3 Stock :rotfl: GWX __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

06-11-07, 12:27 PM	#6
Gezoes XO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 435 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	Don't worry Growler, although a 512extra Ram to make it a Gig wouldn't hurt... :hmm: My Radeoncard has 128 MB as well, and my chip can run 1.8 Ghz at max. So there you go... My advice is to get to extra memory and you'll be fine (Unless you're planning an motherboard etc... upgrade soon - wich means my Gig of DDR1 is useless, sigh, it's all DDR2 now, ooooo.. grrrr....but that's another matter ). And you might want to keep an eye out for the Light Harbor Traffic GWX-submod... it's included in the GWX download I think. Makes harbors somewhat less laggy, that's the only thing that makes my pc do hickups where GWX is concerned. On the open seas you'll be fine! Gute Jagt! __________________ If I wasn't a little mad, I'd go mad.

06-11-07, 11:23 AM	#3
Avatar Commodore Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Way out there Posts: 603 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Speaking from experience only, I would never go back to the original. What SH3 did to make a great subsim, gwx made it into the greatest subsim. I havent given the other mods a chance though, so a little research in what youre looking for might help. But gwx is awesome. You should read the manual that comes with gwx. They covered everything. From sounds to harbor traffic. just remember to follow the instructions. 1. download all the files and the bin files to your desktop... dont forget the patch gwx1.03. 2. create a folder, mine's called GWX, and place all of those files inside of that folder. 3. run the main gxw file and you should be set. 4. then run the patch file, 1.03 5. ta-da! now you dont have to click on the SH3 icon, there will be a gwx sh3 icon created and you can click on that from now on. I also went ahead and got the SH3 Commander because it goes very well in crew management and other things like time in base, tweeking you time compression levels, having the hull integrity back on the crew screen, and more such as the night club. I really think its awesome.

06-11-07, 11:40 AM	#5
SleightOfHand Sailor man Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 44 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I run GWX just fine (well, not 'fine', but playably) with a system very similar to yours, Growler, except for a much slower processor. You should be okay.

06-11-07, 12:47 PM	#7
Growler A long way from the sea Join Date: May 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,913 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Vielen danke! Heading to the GWX d/l depot as we speak. Thanks again, guys. Appreciate the feedback. I knew I was in trouble RAM wise when I started playing BF2, so that's really no surprise there. [sigh] Out-of-the-box, SHIII was pretty swell; GWX looks like I'll finally be getting out of training and into the war.