So I went and bought 10 copies of SH3..

Phoenix The Taffer · 08-22-09, 11:20 PM

From Newegg. I heard this was the non-Starforce version, so hopefully I didnt screw up. Gonna keep 1 and maybe another for a backup. The rest I'm slowly giving away to friends that havent played it.

(Then of course I see SH5 is coming out in 2010, ah well.)

Anyway...

I've never played it, and finally have the chance. I assume the correct course of action is install CD to non-Program Files location (using Vista 64-bit), patch latest patch, install a fantastic mod or 2 and I'm good to go?

Any mod recommendations if you're looking for the best visual/content-full experience/max realism?

edit: I'm leaning towards GWX...I'm hoping I dont have to navigate rough waters worrying about mod compatibility...

FIREWALL · 08-22-09, 11:35 PM

An idea. Why don't you donate a few to SubSim for contest prizes ?

KaleunBier · 08-22-09, 11:44 PM

Firewall has a good point! As far as mods go you definitely HAVE to go with SH3+GWX+SH3Commander+JGSME!!!!

Phoenix The Taffer · 08-23-09, 12:36 AM

Looks like this isnt going to be that easy -- the install process I mean.

Disc is 1.4...not 1.4b...and the patch page is confusing. I'd like to install the higher resolution fix...is that right after the patch and before Commander and GWX? Do I really need the Commander? I assume it isnt bundled with GWX...yet the jgsme one is....

edit: oh and my installer for the disc is asking if I want to install window media 9 codecs :p Says it was required, but I'm gonna take the chance and say it isnt :p

2nd edit: hmm, some patcher program called gameshadow that was part of the process appears to be broken/useless...guess I'll be deleting that.

Phoenix The Taffer · 08-23-09, 02:03 AM

Thanks for the welcome

I think what I've done so far is:

1. Installed DVD, ignored codecs and Direct X. DVD appeared to be 1.4, not 1.4b....the patch I found on the net failed so I assume this DVD is the latest version.

2. Installed the resolution fix.

3. Downloaded and installed Commander 3.2, then the GWX fix for it.

4. Downloaded and installed GWX 3.0

FIREWALL · 08-23-09, 02:46 AM

PS Sorry.

Welcome Aboard.

I'm just tired. Been playing GWX all day and most of this evening.

Looks like your getting things sorted out.

JHuschke · 08-23-09, 10:29 PM

Send me just one copy!

JMV · 08-24-09, 04:16 AM

Ok then, if you already have a patched version then do as I had said to you in #8 ( Forget about # number 2 ). Just start loading GWX with GWX3_Commander_Files.exe.

I recommend strongly while you're in the process, that you carry on your install with SH3 Commander :
SH3 Commander Setup
GWX3 files for SH3 Commander 3.2 Setup
SH3 Commander files for GWX 3.0 Setup

and JSGME :
JoneSoft Generic Mod Enabler Setup

They are a must to my opinion, and it takes secons.

Good luck with your install.

JMV · 08-24-09, 04:20 AM

And.... Read all the Manuels ( Important ! )

Sailor Steve · 08-24-09, 02:01 PM

You're getting a lot of bad advice here.

Your first instinct was correct: your version is already patched. Do NOT install patch 1.4b.

A quick explanation, as I was part of the 1.4 patch test team: After 1.3 they decided it needed a fourth patch. We tested 1.4, they changed it a little and dubbed it 1.4b. Unfortunately if you load it it only says 1.3 on the changefiles. But it says 1.4 on the loading screen when you boot the game up.

Newer versions come already patched, and yes it is the very latest greatest 1.4b patch, as 1.4 was never released to the public. So you're good to go.

SH3 Commander is an external tool which works around the game to give you some of the greatest options you can imagine. It is compatible with any mod or supermod, so it is highly recommended. GWX3 will greatly add to your game experience; SH3 Commander will greatly add to your career experience.

Good luck and good hunting.

Phoenix The Taffer · 08-26-09, 04:25 PM

Thanks for the confirmation!

I may give Commander another go.

Well, as soon as I figure out the proper install order...guess I should look at the Grey Wolves website again since I intend to keep using GWX...

Jimbuna · 08-26-09, 04:50 PM

Install Commander before or after GWX, tis up to you, but don't forget the CFG file and use Commander to start/load your first patrol.

Chad · 08-27-09, 01:29 AM

Welcome to SubSim and sorry you had such a hard time even getting the game installed! Hope you enjoy it, and any questions other than installing, we'll be quick to answer

08-22-09, 11:20 PM	#1
Phoenix The Taffer Watch Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 18 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	So I went and bought 10 copies of SH3.. From Newegg. I heard this was the non-Starforce version, so hopefully I didnt screw up. Gonna keep 1 and maybe another for a backup. The rest I'm slowly giving away to friends that havent played it. (Then of course I see SH5 is coming out in 2010, ah well.) Anyway... I've never played it, and finally have the chance. I assume the correct course of action is install CD to non-Program Files location (using Vista 64-bit), patch latest patch, install a fantastic mod or 2 and I'm good to go? Any mod recommendations if you're looking for the best visual/content-full experience/max realism? edit: I'm leaning towards GWX...I'm hoping I dont have to navigate rough waters worrying about mod compatibility... Last edited by ReallyDedPoet; 08-23-09 at 09:46 AM.

08-22-09, 11:35 PM	#2
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	An idea. Why don't you donate a few to SubSim for contest prizes ? __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

08-23-09, 12:36 AM	#4
Phoenix The Taffer Watch Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 18 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Looks like this isnt going to be that easy -- the install process I mean. Disc is 1.4...not 1.4b...and the patch page is confusing. I'd like to install the higher resolution fix...is that right after the patch and before Commander and GWX? Do I really need the Commander? I assume it isnt bundled with GWX...yet the jgsme one is.... edit: oh and my installer for the disc is asking if I want to install window media 9 codecs :p Says it was required, but I'm gonna take the chance and say it isnt :p 2nd edit: hmm, some patcher program called gameshadow that was part of the process appears to be broken/useless...guess I'll be deleting that. Last edited by Phoenix The Taffer; 08-23-09 at 12:48 AM.

08-23-09, 02:46 AM	#6
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	PS Sorry. Welcome Aboard. I'm just tired. Been playing GWX all day and most of this evening. Looks like your getting things sorted out. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

08-24-09, 02:01 PM	#10
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	You're getting a lot of bad advice here. Your first instinct was correct: your version is already patched. Do NOT install patch 1.4b. A quick explanation, as I was part of the 1.4 patch test team: After 1.3 they decided it needed a fourth patch. We tested 1.4, they changed it a little and dubbed it 1.4b. Unfortunately if you load it it only says 1.3 on the changefiles. But it says 1.4 on the loading screen when you boot the game up. Newer versions come already patched, and yes it is the very latest greatest 1.4b patch, as 1.4 was never released to the public. So you're good to go. SH3 Commander is an external tool which works around the game to give you some of the greatest options you can imagine. It is compatible with any mod or supermod, so it is highly recommended. GWX3 will greatly add to your game experience; SH3 Commander will greatly add to your career experience. Good luck and good hunting. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

08-22-09, 11:44 PM	#3
KaleunBier Bosun Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 63 Downloads: 72 Uploads: 0	Firewall has a good point! As far as mods go you definitely HAVE to go with SH3+GWX+SH3Commander+JGSME!!!!

08-23-09, 02:03 AM	#5
Phoenix The Taffer Watch Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 18 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the welcome I think what I've done so far is: 1. Installed DVD, ignored codecs and Direct X. DVD appeared to be 1.4, not 1.4b....the patch I found on the net failed so I assume this DVD is the latest version. 2. Installed the resolution fix. 3. Downloaded and installed Commander 3.2, then the GWX fix for it. 4. Downloaded and installed GWX 3.0

08-23-09, 10:29 PM	#7
JHuschke XO Join Date: May 2008 Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 432 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Send me just one copy!

08-24-09, 04:16 AM	#8
JMV Sonar Guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Galway-IRELAND Posts: 397 Downloads: 179 Uploads: 0	Ok then, if you already have a patched version then do as I had said to you in #8 ( Forget about # number 2 ). Just start loading GWX with GWX3_Commander_Files.exe. I recommend strongly while you're in the process, that you carry on your install with SH3 Commander : SH3 Commander Setup GWX3 files for SH3 Commander 3.2 Setup SH3 Commander files for GWX 3.0 Setup and JSGME : JoneSoft Generic Mod Enabler Setup They are a must to my opinion, and it takes secons. Good luck with your install.

08-24-09, 04:20 AM	#9
JMV Sonar Guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Galway-IRELAND Posts: 397 Downloads: 179 Uploads: 0	And.... Read all the Manuels ( Important ! )

08-26-09, 04:25 PM	#11
Phoenix The Taffer Watch Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 18 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the confirmation! I may give Commander another go. Well, as soon as I figure out the proper install order...guess I should look at the Grey Wolves website again since I intend to keep using GWX...

08-26-09, 04:50 PM	#12
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,645 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Install Commander before or after GWX, tis up to you, but don't forget the CFG file and use Commander to start/load your first patrol. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-27-09, 01:29 AM	#13
Chad ACE Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,274 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	Welcome to SubSim and sorry you had such a hard time even getting the game installed! Hope you enjoy it, and any questions other than installing, we'll be quick to answer __________________