Silent Hunter III or IV

Bobbarry1951 · 08-30-13, 11:36 AM

Long weekend coming up and some rain in the forecast, so I was going to reload Silent Hunter and do a little hunting. I own the retail versions of Gold Edition Wolves of the Pacific (IV, I think) and Silent Hunter III. Operating system is Windows 7 – 64 bit. I really enjoy playing the German campaign. I am not much for playing missions. I see the Wolves of the Pacific includes what they call U-Boat missions which I assume is missions and not a full campaign. I also assume Wolves of the Pacific would have better graphics and Windows 7 stability being the more recent release. So my question is this:

Is there a mod to turn the Wolves of the Pacific U-Boat missions into a full fledged campaign? And if so what would that be?
I do see a mod called Atlantic Campaign for SH4 by Beltza but the file links are no longer valid. Any graphics enhancement mods would be welcome too.

Tangential question – I do recall spending a great deal of playing time dodging aircraft. Now, I know it’s a simulation and has accuracy but I was wondering if there was a way to cut down on the aircraft encounters.

Thanks for any thoughts you have.

in_vino_vomitus · 08-30-13, 11:54 AM

Op Monsun is the mod you want if u-boats are your thing, but it's rather bug-ridden and the guy who wrote it seems to have bowed out of modding. having said that. I'm pretty much hooked on it - There's an environment upgrade that goes with it called OMEGU, or a stripped down version [OMPLOT] - Sailor Steve ported the Das Boot sound mod over - if you install it, bear in mind it takes about 20 mins in JSGME - your machine hasn't crashed

also there a few bits and bobs like german chart labels which help with the look of the thing

Never played SHIII so I couldn't say how it compares

Happy hunting anyway

irish1958 · 08-30-13, 02:13 PM

Play both. With the mega mods thay are both excellent.

BigWalleye · 08-30-13, 03:39 PM

SH4 with OM and OMEGU has better graphics, better sound, better crew management. But somehow, for me, SH3 (with GWX3 or NYGM) is just a much more absorbing game. It feels like a WW2 U-boat -whatever that means. Caution, YMMV!

andycts · 08-30-13, 03:39 PM

As irish said play both,geat sims but dont forget to get the mods.spent many hours on SH3 but could never quite get to grips with SH4.that is until i recently installed it again after a long time of collecting dust.now i just cant seem to stop playing it.

enjoy your weekend and good hunting

Sailor Steve · 08-30-13, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobbarry1951

I see the Wolves of the Pacific includes what they call U-Boat missions which I assume is missions and not a full campaign.

U-Boat Missions is, despite the name, a campaign, albeit one involving the Monsun Boats in the Pacific in 1943. Operation Monsun is, despite its name, a full-blown Atlantic campaign covering the entire war.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=1097
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=1403
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=1477
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=1336
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=1449

Bobbarry1951 · 08-30-13, 04:43 PM

[QUOTE=Sailor Steve;2107937]U-Boat Missions is, despite the name, a campaign, albeit one involving the Monsun Boats in the Pacific in 1943. Operation Monsun is, despite its name, a full-blown Atlantic campaign covering the entire war.

Think I am going to give OM and OMEGU a shot. Thanks for the links. Now, I just need to find the install instructions or mod manager. Thanks All.

in_vino_vomitus · 08-30-13, 05:02 PM

Everything you need, including JSGME is in the downloads section

Bobbarry1951 · 08-31-13, 07:03 AM

There I go exceeding my download limit, guess I will have to wait a day. Thank you all again.

irish1958 · 08-31-13, 07:24 AM

A small donation does wonders for your download limit.

08-30-13, 11:36 AM	#1
Bobbarry1951 Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 10 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Silent Hunter III or IV Long weekend coming up and some rain in the forecast, so I was going to reload Silent Hunter and do a little hunting. I own the retail versions of Gold Edition Wolves of the Pacific (IV, I think) and Silent Hunter III. Operating system is Windows 7 – 64 bit. I really enjoy playing the German campaign. I am not much for playing missions. I see the Wolves of the Pacific includes what they call U-Boat missions which I assume is missions and not a full campaign. I also assume Wolves of the Pacific would have better graphics and Windows 7 stability being the more recent release. So my question is this: Is there a mod to turn the Wolves of the Pacific U-Boat missions into a full fledged campaign? And if so what would that be? I do see a mod called Atlantic Campaign for SH4 by Beltza but the file links are no longer valid. Any graphics enhancement mods would be welcome too. Tangential question – I do recall spending a great deal of playing time dodging aircraft. Now, I know it’s a simulation and has accuracy but I was wondering if there was a way to cut down on the aircraft encounters. Thanks for any thoughts you have.

08-30-13, 11:54 AM	#2
in_vino_vomitus XO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Preston, Lancs, UK Posts: 418 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	Op Monsun is the mod you want if u-boats are your thing, but it's rather bug-ridden and the guy who wrote it seems to have bowed out of modding. having said that. I'm pretty much hooked on it - There's an environment upgrade that goes with it called OMEGU, or a stripped down version [OMPLOT] - Sailor Steve ported the Das Boot sound mod over - if you install it, bear in mind it takes about 20 mins in JSGME - your machine hasn't crashed also there a few bits and bobs like german chart labels which help with the look of the thing Never played SHIII so I couldn't say how it compares Happy hunting anyway __________________ Forget death - I'll take dishonour! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] TMO 2.5 1.5 Optical Targeting Correction 031312 for TMO 2.5 1.5 OTC Realistic Scopes for TMO TheDarkWraith_DC_Water_Disturbance_v2_0_SH4 Improved Stock environment v3_TMO&RFB TMO_Alt_engine-sounds TMO_Alternate_JS_Radar_performance TMO17_19_different_smoke

08-30-13, 02:13 PM	#3
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	Play both. With the mega mods thay are both excellent. __________________ Irish1958

08-30-13, 03:39 PM	#5
andycts Seaman Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: South Yorkshire,UK Posts: 32 Downloads: 232 Uploads: 0	As irish said play both,geat sims but dont forget to get the mods.spent many hours on SH3 but could never quite get to grips with SH4.that is until i recently installed it again after a long time of collecting dust.now i just cant seem to stop playing it. enjoy your weekend and good hunting __________________ TMO 2.5 OTC for TMO 2.5 OTC realistic scopes ISE v3 TMO&RFB LST TMO v2 TDW ship plane fire damage Websters real lifeboat fix TMO different smoke

08-30-13, 05:02 PM	#8
in_vino_vomitus XO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Preston, Lancs, UK Posts: 418 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	Everything you need, including JSGME is in the downloads section __________________ Forget death - I'll take dishonour! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] TMO 2.5 1.5 Optical Targeting Correction 031312 for TMO 2.5 1.5 OTC Realistic Scopes for TMO TheDarkWraith_DC_Water_Disturbance_v2_0_SH4 Improved Stock environment v3_TMO&RFB TMO_Alt_engine-sounds TMO_Alternate_JS_Radar_performance TMO17_19_different_smoke

08-30-13, 03:39 PM	#4
BigWalleye Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: On the Eye-lond, mon! Posts: 1,987 Downloads: 465 Uploads: 0	SH4 with OM and OMEGU has better graphics, better sound, better crew management. But somehow, for me, SH3 (with GWX3 or NYGM) is just a much more absorbing game. It feels like a WW2 U-boat -whatever that means. Caution, YMMV!

08-30-13, 04:43 PM	#7
Bobbarry1951 Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 10 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	[QUOTE=Sailor Steve;2107937]U-Boat Missions is, despite the name, a campaign, albeit one involving the Monsun Boats in the Pacific in 1943. Operation Monsun is, despite its name, a full-blown Atlantic campaign covering the entire war. Think I am going to give OM and OMEGU a shot. Thanks for the links. Now, I just need to find the install instructions or mod manager. Thanks All.

08-31-13, 07:03 AM	#9
Bobbarry1951 Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 10 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	There I go exceeding my download limit, guess I will have to wait a day. Thank you all again.

08-31-13, 07:24 AM	#10
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	A small donation does wonders for your download limit. __________________ Irish1958