Not Another Which Mod Thread

[Subtype Zero]

Greetings, sailors!


Back after a long time away from SH3 and I have certain questions...


Several years ago, I thought I had a pretty good handle on what the "essential" mods were for SH3, such as one of the two super -mods: GWX or NYGM, and Sub Commander, Thomsen's Sound mod, etc.


Now, however, not only are there more than two "super" mods, but also more graphics mods, and more of just about everything else. When you factor in the installation instructions and mod install order (and my increased age) it all becomes quite intimidating.



I guess what I am looking for is a brief rundown of the MAJOR differences between the four or five super mods and some recommendations for what people believe to be the ESSENTIAL mods besides the ones I have already mentioned. I am not interested in starting a flame war, just some brief recommendations and advice on the "new" mods and any pitfalls I need to be aware of.


One more question. I've noticed that SH3 unmodded looks fine on my widescreen monitor, so what is it with these widescreen mods? Are they worth the hassle of installing? Seems they just have some graphics improvements. Can't I get them with the supermods?



Thank you. I don't usually ask a lot of questions, but when I do, they tend to be on the long side!

[Niume]

ARB WIDE GUI
https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho...d.php?t=232178
Great mod. Makes the game look very good. I can't go without it.
Another one is FULL HD U-Boats. But installation is a bit tricky.

https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho...d.php?t=214215


Environment (sea) mod. Makes the ocean looks really nice. and be able to spot ships at 20km!

https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho...d.php?t=229333



There is modpack called Onealex modpack its based on GWX, I highly reccomend it, it has everything in it.(HSIE PATCH, STIEBLER PATCH, New ships, HD U-boats, Better campaign. But you need to contact him personally to get a download link. If you are intrested in the modpack you can message Onealex, or me and I will help you

[Fifi]

Originally Posted by Niume

There is modpack called Onealex modpack its based on GWX, I highly reccomend it, it has everything in it.(HSIE PATCH, STIEBLER PATCH, New ships, HD U-boats, Better campaign. But you need to contact him personally to get a download link. If you are intrested in the modpack you can message Onealex, or me and I will help you

Onealex download link is always in his videos on YouTube...that can be find here in video thread

[Subtype Zero]

Thank you, both!


Any advice on super-mods? I am familiar with GWX and NYGM, but not so much WarAce mod and CCOM mod. Of these, which is more "hardcore" and which more "eyecandy?" Onealex seems interesting, too. I gather it is also an independent mod?

Finally, Living Silent Hunter is mainly a graphics mod, correct?

[Subtype Zero]

Back in the day, I worked with Stiebler on improving the weather in SH3. Is he still around?

[FUBAR295]

Originally Posted by Subtype Zero

Back in the day, I worked with Stiebler on improving the weather in SH3. Is he still around?

His still shows up every so often ... last time was in October of this year.

Have you PM'd him? He gave you credit on the weather fix btw in the docs.

Good hunting,
FUBAR295