A mod for getting the type XXI early?

StarTrekMike · 11-10-07, 06:03 PM

Is there something I can do to be able to start another career and use the type XXI from the beginning.

I know it is kinda cheating and really cheap but I really like the boat and I want to really put it through it's paces and not have only a couple of patrols before I have to scuttle it.

If anyone knows of a mod or some sort of configuration file alteration that I can try for my next career that would be great.

again...I know it is cheating and kinda wrong.

Mike

Torplexed · 11-10-07, 06:19 PM

Kiwi 2005 posted a thread on how to do it once...

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=98740

I tried it myself. I was bored stiff by 1940. Unless you are real careless, you're virtually untouchable. Plus, you don't have much to look forward to in terms of better equipment.

U49 · 11-10-07, 06:20 PM

It was discussed at least a month ago :hmm:
I can't remeber all the details, but in general, you need to edit 2 files I think. If you only work with 1, that will not be sufficient enough.

I think one file is about the type XXI parameters as a whole, and the other is about your flotilla and when they use what type of uboat.

StarTrekMike · 11-10-07, 06:36 PM

I looked over the thread and it seems like it is VERY complicated.

If I was not so far along on my current career I would give it a go...but I am not sure how it would affect my save games so I will just save the instructions and try later.

have any of you had experience doing this modification?...how does it affect the rest of the game?

I use SH3 commander and the current version of GWX.

thanks

Mike

Torplexed · 11-10-07, 06:39 PM

I used it after a clean re-install, so I can't say what effect it would have on saved games. Probably minimal if you limit the flotillas where the Type XXI would be available.

There also may be other ways of doing it. This was just the one I remembered.

Fenris_Wolf · 11-10-07, 10:33 PM

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Plus, you don't have much to look forward to in terms of better equipment.

When that happens, you lose interest in the game. Bad thing.

Torplexed · 11-10-07, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Fenris_Wolf

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Plus, you don't have much to look forward to in terms of better equipment.

When that happens, you lose interest in the game. Bad thing.

The Type XXI kinda spoils you too. Hard to go back to crawling at a maximum of seven knots underwater when you've gotten used to sprinting about at seventeen.

Oh...and after those marvelous hydraulic torpedo reloads....going back to painfully slow chains and blocks hurts.

Otto Von Strunf · 11-11-07, 09:02 PM

yes you can do it. all you need is sh3 money trainer and sh3 commander. first generate 1 milion renown, set commander for spending in base at 1 day and start carriere. Return at base same day and start to change equipment on your u boot or change manny times new u boot than back to old etc... While douing that you will notice that daysand months are changing. When you reach 1944th, simply transfer to flotila with XXI u boots and take it (dont remember witch flotila is it). When you do that DONT START NEW MISSION you will stuck in 1944, simply exit the game and go back in it with sh3 commander, because you set commander that you stays in port yust one day you are back in 1939 with brand new XXI with all aquipment but only with old torpedos. hawe nice hunt herr kaleun

CNemo · 11-12-07, 12:19 PM

From last months thread:

XXI in 1939 7-zip files
I have posted the modified files at http://hosted.filefront.com/mtwzd.

These files were modified by myself following jimbunas instructions at http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...ight=type+1939.

Unzip someplace safe. Backup your current copies of the included folder and 2 files. Replace them with the new files.

I have used this successfully in many careers in stock and GWX 1.0.

All weapons are functional and it has an advanced torpedo loadout.

An interesting alternative for hunting convoys.

These files are still available. Read the above thread for more info.

patrick_dube · 11-13-07, 12:45 PM

I was tired of looking for what I wanted, a base XXI in 1939. So, here's what I did, I changed the availability date for the xxi, changed the availability of the base equipment, modified a little bit the avail date of the 'optionnal' qeuipment.

So what I get is the base XXI with base torpedoes in 1939 and when available, I equip my boat with future tech stuff. After finishing a patrol from 1939 to 1945 in a IIA and IID, I needed something different. I'm in 1940, no upgrades yet but still I rule the seas, except the kanal. I even entered Scapa Flow, just for fun, sank the tanker and aimed for the troop transport, to no avail... damn nets. Amaisaingly, I got away with it with no scratches

. I can send my files if you guys are interested (Only got the Flotilla 1 modified for it; I kinda like the Kiel Canal).

Jimbuna · 11-13-07, 04:13 PM

Just change the availability via SH3 Commander

mayandlex · 12-01-07, 06:33 PM

HI I applied the changes by Cnemo and Jimbuna and the XXI was available OK in 1939 but the crew figures are all way out, Instead of 6 24 34 (officers ,Petty officers, crew) I have 8 70 70. Aside from the food running out this made it impossible to start the game, being directed to return to barracks if these figures were not met . Reinstalling the files on a fresh install did not help (testing this on Std SHIII)
Anybody struck this? I have tried to run the XXI some months ago and did not succeed.

11-10-07, 06:03 PM	#1
StarTrekMike Navy Dude Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Made in Vermont Posts: 178 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	A mod for getting the type XXI early? Is there something I can do to be able to start another career and use the type XXI from the beginning. I know it is kinda cheating and really cheap but I really like the boat and I want to really put it through it's paces and not have only a couple of patrols before I have to scuttle it. If anyone knows of a mod or some sort of configuration file alteration that I can try for my next career that would be great. again...I know it is cheating and kinda wrong. Mike __________________ I think we lost em...hey whats that pinging sound?

11-10-07, 06:19 PM	#2
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Kiwi 2005 posted a thread on how to do it once... http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=98740 I tried it myself. I was bored stiff by 1940. Unless you are real careless, you're virtually untouchable. Plus, you don't have much to look forward to in terms of better equipment. __________________ --Mobilis in Mobili--

11-10-07, 06:20 PM	#3
U49 Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: D/Niedersachsen Posts: 777 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It was discussed at least a month ago :hmm: I can't remeber all the details, but in general, you need to edit 2 files I think. If you only work with 1, that will not be sufficient enough. I think one file is about the type XXI parameters as a whole, and the other is about your flotilla and when they use what type of uboat. __________________ SH3 battle capability upgrades: GWX2.0, JSGME2.0, SH3Commander 2.7, SH3Gen 0.8.2, TorpDamageMod 2.0, OLC GUI 1.1.5 Awaiting combat readiness for GWX2.0: SH4 effetcs for SH3, SH3Weather 1.5 Following development of: www.subwolves.com Realism: 90%

11-10-07, 06:36 PM	#4
StarTrekMike Navy Dude Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Made in Vermont Posts: 178 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	the files. I looked over the thread and it seems like it is VERY complicated. If I was not so far along on my current career I would give it a go...but I am not sure how it would affect my save games so I will just save the instructions and try later. have any of you had experience doing this modification?...how does it affect the rest of the game? I use SH3 commander and the current version of GWX. thanks Mike __________________ I think we lost em...hey whats that pinging sound?

11-10-07, 06:39 PM	#5
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	I used it after a clean re-install, so I can't say what effect it would have on saved games. Probably minimal if you limit the flotillas where the Type XXI would be available. There also may be other ways of doing it. This was just the one I remembered. __________________ --Mobilis in Mobili--

11-11-07, 09:02 PM	#8
Otto Von Strunf Seaman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: far and beyond Posts: 31 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	yes you can do it. all you need is sh3 money trainer and sh3 commander. first generate 1 milion renown, set commander for spending in base at 1 day and start carriere. Return at base same day and start to change equipment on your u boot or change manny times new u boot than back to old etc... While douing that you will notice that daysand months are changing. When you reach 1944th, simply transfer to flotila with XXI u boots and take it (dont remember witch flotila is it). When you do that DONT START NEW MISSION you will stuck in 1944, simply exit the game and go back in it with sh3 commander, because you set commander that you stays in port yust one day you are back in 1939 with brand new XXI with all aquipment but only with old torpedos. hawe nice hunt herr kaleun

11-12-07, 12:19 PM	#9
CNemo Mate Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 57 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	From last months thread: XXI in 1939 7-zip files I have posted the modified files at http://hosted.filefront.com/mtwzd. These files were modified by myself following jimbunas instructions at http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...ight=type+1939. Unzip someplace safe. Backup your current copies of the included folder and 2 files. Replace them with the new files. I have used this successfully in many careers in stock and GWX 1.0. All weapons are functional and it has an advanced torpedo loadout. An interesting alternative for hunting convoys. These files are still available. Read the above thread for more info.

11-13-07, 12:45 PM	#10
patrick_dube Nub Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	I was tired of looking for what I wanted, a base XXI in 1939. So, here's what I did, I changed the availability date for the xxi, changed the availability of the base equipment, modified a little bit the avail date of the 'optionnal' qeuipment. So what I get is the base XXI with base torpedoes in 1939 and when available, I equip my boat with future tech stuff. After finishing a patrol from 1939 to 1945 in a IIA and IID, I needed something different. I'm in 1940, no upgrades yet but still I rule the seas, except the kanal. I even entered Scapa Flow, just for fun, sank the tanker and aimed for the troop transport, to no avail... damn nets. Amaisaingly, I got away with it with no scratches . I can send my files if you guys are interested (Only got the Flotilla 1 modified for it; I kinda like the Kiel Canal).

11-13-07, 04:13 PM	#11
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,265 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Just change the availability via SH3 Commander __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-01-07, 06:33 PM	#12
mayandlex A-ganger Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 74 Downloads: 106 Uploads: 0	HI I applied the changes by Cnemo and Jimbuna and the XXI was available OK in 1939 but the crew figures are all way out, Instead of 6 24 34 (officers ,Petty officers, crew) I have 8 70 70. Aside from the food running out this made it impossible to start the game, being directed to return to barracks if these figures were not met . Reinstalling the files on a fresh install did not help (testing this on Std SHIII) Anybody struck this? I have tried to run the XXI some months ago and did not succeed.