New to SHIII...

Flying Fish · 07-25-07, 01:54 PM

Hi all.

I'm new to SHIII. It's the first U-boat sim I've played since I wore out my copy of Aces of the Deep ten plus years ago.

Is the GWX mod the only mod I should install to get the most of SHIII?

Also, I've seen some tonnage reports posted by others that lists not only the type of ship sunk but the actual name of the ship. Stock SHIII doesn't appear to tell me the names of the ships I have sunk, so I suspect it's one of the third party mods..??

Thanks for any input.

-FF

FIREWALL · 07-25-07, 02:06 PM

Welcome Aboard

GWX is an ecellent choice. Theres alot of good mods out there check them all out. The choice should be up to you. Your the Kapitan.

looney · 07-25-07, 02:22 PM

GWX is great but I would recommend you play stock for like 2 - 2.5 weeks to get acquainted to the controls. Then get GWX it rocks.

The boat names?? I think they made them up.

Oh and try manual targeting asap it is really kewl

Brag · 07-25-07, 02:50 PM

Welcome aboard to this jolly nest of ruffians. Go GWX, it's GWXing

You may want to check out my website for a quick overview on what works.

Gute jagd!

bigboywooly · 07-25-07, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by looney

The boat names?? I think they made them up.

:rotfl:
Use SH3Commander for ship names on patrol reports

[CVIllustrious]
0001=HMS Illustrious
0002=HMS Formidable
0003=HMS Victorious
0004=HMS Indomitable
0005=HMS Indefatigable
0006=HMS Implacable

[DDCClass]
0001=HMS Dainty
0002=HMS Daring
0003=HMS Decoy
0004=HMS Defender
0005=HMS Delight
0006=HMS Diamond
0007=HMS Duchess
0008=HMS Duncan
0009=HMCS Kootenay
0010=HMCS Margaree
0011=HMCS Fraser
0012=HMCS Ottowa
0013=HMCS Restigouche
0014=HMCS St. Laurent
0015=HMCS Assiniboine

[DDTown]
0001=HMS Chelsea
0002=HMS Bradford
0003=HMS Belmont
0004=HMS Ramsey
0005=HMS Leamington
ETC

SH3Commander takes names from a comprehensive list of RL unit names

TarJak · 07-25-07, 03:57 PM

Wilkommen sum SubSim Herr Kaluen!

GWX with SH3Commander and SH3Gen will give you one of the best immersive experiences you can have playing SHIII.

Gute Jagd!

STEED · 07-25-07, 04:31 PM

All you need is a big IX Boat and the super mod GWX.

Welcome.

nikbear · 07-25-07, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TarJak

Wilkommen sum SubSim Herr Kaluen!

GWX with SH3Commander and SH3Gen will give you one of the best immersive experiences you can have playing SHIII.

Gute Jagd!

Welcome to the board,and I totally agree with what TJ said GWX&SH3Cmdr are the way to go

not tried SH3Gen,what is it?and where do you get it:hmm:

Happy Times · 07-25-07, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying Fish

Hi all.

I'm new to SHIII. It's the first U-boat sim I've played since I wore out my copy of Aces of the Deep ten plus years ago.

Is the GWX mod the only mod I should install to get the most of SHIII?

Also, I've seen some tonnage reports posted by others that lists not only the type of ship sunk but the actual name of the ship. Stock SHIII doesn't appear to tell me the names of the ships I have sunk, so I suspect it's one of the third party mods..??

Thanks for any input.

-FF

The have the ship names you need a great tool called "sh3 commander".

Penelope_Grey · 07-25-07, 03:28 PM

Welcome aboard sir! I would say GWX is a good pick too. If you need it, I got it uploaded on my FileFront,

you'll need

GWX.exe
GWX-1.bin
GWX-2.bin
GWX-3.bin
GWX-4.bin
GWX-5.bin

All of them need to be in a folder together and you got to have a clean unmodded SH3 patched to 1.4 and then all you gotta do is double click your GWX.exe and away you go. Then get GWX103.exe to bring the installation of GWX up to date.

All GWX material is in my sig there where the link is in bold. There are others round here who have GWX uploaded besides myself.

Be sure to try some of the other mods on offer too, and practicing with SH3 unmodded before hand, is an excellent idea. So you get used to things.

papa_smurf · 07-26-07, 01:00 PM

Welcome aboard

When I first got SH3, I played it for about 3-4 weeks before getting GWX, just so I could get used to the game.

GWX is THE way to go

, just expect it to be a whole lot harder!

07-25-07, 01:54 PM	#1
Flying Fish Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 11 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	New to SHIII... Hi all. I'm new to SHIII. It's the first U-boat sim I've played since I wore out my copy of Aces of the Deep ten plus years ago. Is the GWX mod the only mod I should install to get the most of SHIII? Also, I've seen some tonnage reports posted by others that lists not only the type of ship sunk but the actual name of the ship. Stock SHIII doesn't appear to tell me the names of the ships I have sunk, so I suspect it's one of the third party mods..?? Thanks for any input. -FF

07-25-07, 02:06 PM	#2
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Welcome Aboard GWX is an ecellent choice. Theres alot of good mods out there check them all out. The choice should be up to you. Your the Kapitan. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

07-25-07, 02:50 PM	#4
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard to this jolly nest of ruffians. Go GWX, it's GWXing You may want to check out my website for a quick overview on what works. Gute jagd! __________________ 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/

07-25-07, 04:31 PM	#7
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	All you need is a big IX Boat and the super mod GWX. Welcome. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

07-25-07, 03:28 PM	#10
Penelope_Grey Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,893 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard sir! I would say GWX is a good pick too. If you need it, I got it uploaded on my FileFront, you'll need GWX.exe GWX-1.bin GWX-2.bin GWX-3.bin GWX-4.bin GWX-5.bin All of them need to be in a folder together and you got to have a clean unmodded SH3 patched to 1.4 and then all you gotta do is double click your GWX.exe and away you go. Then get GWX103.exe to bring the installation of GWX up to date. All GWX material is in my sig there where the link is in bold. There are others round here who have GWX uploaded besides myself. Be sure to try some of the other mods on offer too, and practicing with SH3 unmodded before hand, is an excellent idea. So you get used to things. __________________ I SURVIVED THE FIRST EVER SUBSIM WEREWOLF HUNT - and... I actually won the game for the humans too!

07-25-07, 02:22 PM	#3
looney Commodore Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sneek, The Netherlands Posts: 635 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	GWX is great but I would recommend you play stock for like 2 - 2.5 weeks to get acquainted to the controls. Then get GWX it rocks. The boat names?? I think they made them up. Oh and try manual targeting asap it is really kewl

07-25-07, 03:57 PM	#6
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Wilkommen sum SubSim Herr Kaluen! GWX with SH3Commander and SH3Gen will give you one of the best immersive experiences you can have playing SHIII. Gute Jagd!

07-26-07, 01:00 PM	#11
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard When I first got SH3, I played it for about 3-4 weeks before getting GWX, just so I could get used to the game. GWX is THE way to go , just expect it to be a whole lot harder!