What Mods?

Tim Burton · 04-06-14, 12:09 AM

I have a laptop that I just picked up. I has a good dedicated GPU, so I can play SH4. I'd like to mod it. What mods do you recommend?

Doing some searches, I see that RSRD is a must have for convoys and TF that are more realistic.

But other mods I'm unsure of. Trigger Maru or Fall of the Rising Sun? Which is better?

I'm kinda in over my head. I have the Steam version of SH4.

bandit484 · 04-06-14, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim Burton

I have a laptop that I just picked up. I has a good dedicated GPU, so I can play SH4. I'd like to mod it. What mods do you recommend?

Doing some searches, I see that RSRD is a must have for convoys and TF that are more realistic.

But other mods I'm unsure of. Trigger Maru or Fall of the Rising Sun? Which is better?

I'm kinda in over my head. I have the Steam version of SH4.

I would defiantly recommend T.M.O.2.5, although I'm not sure if it or any mods will work with the Steam version. If you can afford it I would suggest getting a DVD version that has Uboat missions addon through SUBSIM LINK TO AMAZON. With that version you can mod to your hearts

Admiral8Q · 04-06-14, 03:54 AM

Mods work with steam, though it's a bit tricky to set up.
On my computer anyways, you need to install JSGME into:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\Common\Silent Hunters Wolves of the Pacific

And yes, get the U-boat missions version, it adds fixes that you will probably need for most mods. Even if you're not interested in the U-Boat stuff

A Hidden Soul · 04-06-14, 01:03 PM

TMO is on the more realistic side of things. FOTRS is more eye candy type of deal. I like a lot of action instead of seeing one ship every so often so I use FOTRS. It basically makes everything look good, environment, etc.

Some other fun mods to check out are the modern submarines. The modders have done a excellent job at making them look like the real deal.

fireftr18 · 04-06-14, 01:12 PM

Definitely get Large Address Aware. That game was written for older machines and has a limited ability to access RAM. LAA allows the game to access more RAM. The info with it explains much better in decent detail.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=3634

I'm running Operation Monsoon now. My normal setup is:
TMO
RSRDC
MaxOptics
plus a few other minor sound and graphics mods I feel like using.

A lot of people like Traveller's Mod and Optical Targeting Correction.

Tim Burton · 04-12-14, 11:06 AM

Thanks so much for the replies. I'll be setting this up shortly and look forward to playing and learning.

SilentPrey · 04-13-14, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by fireftr18

Definitely get Large Address Aware. That game was written for older machines and has a limited ability to access RAM. LAA allows the game to access more RAM. The info with it explains much better in decent detail.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=3634

I'm running Operation Monsoon now. My normal setup is:
TMO
RSRDC
MaxOptics
plus a few other minor sound and graphics mods I feel like using.

A lot of people like Traveller's Mod and Optical Targeting Correction.

If you can't get this download to work try the process described in this thread: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=202192

I also play the Steam version, with U-Boat Missions. I am running TMO, RSRDC, OTC, and Traveller's Mod.

04-06-14, 12:09 AM	#1
Tim Burton Swabbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 5 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	What Mods? I have a laptop that I just picked up. I has a good dedicated GPU, so I can play SH4. I'd like to mod it. What mods do you recommend? Doing some searches, I see that RSRD is a must have for convoys and TF that are more realistic. But other mods I'm unsure of. Trigger Maru or Fall of the Rising Sun? Which is better? I'm kinda in over my head. I have the Steam version of SH4.

04-06-14, 03:54 AM	#3
Admiral8Q Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada Posts: 1,080 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Mods work with steam, though it's a bit tricky to set up. On my computer anyways, you need to install JSGME into: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\Common\Silent Hunters Wolves of the Pacific And yes, get the U-boat missions version, it adds fixes that you will probably need for most mods. Even if you're not interested in the U-Boat stuff __________________

04-06-14, 01:03 PM	#4
A Hidden Soul Soundman Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 146 Downloads: 49 Uploads: 0	TMO is on the more realistic side of things. FOTRS is more eye candy type of deal. I like a lot of action instead of seeing one ship every so often so I use FOTRS. It basically makes everything look good, environment, etc. Some other fun mods to check out are the modern submarines. The modders have done a excellent job at making them look like the real deal.

04-06-14, 01:12 PM	#5
fireftr18 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,526 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 0	Definitely get Large Address Aware. That game was written for older machines and has a limited ability to access RAM. LAA allows the game to access more RAM. The info with it explains much better in decent detail. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=3634 I'm running Operation Monsoon now. My normal setup is: TMO RSRDC MaxOptics plus a few other minor sound and graphics mods I feel like using. A lot of people like Traveller's Mod and Optical Targeting Correction.

04-12-14, 11:06 AM	#6
Tim Burton Swabbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 5 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Thanks so much for the replies. I'll be setting this up shortly and look forward to playing and learning.