Grey Wolves Mod versus IuB-any differences???

AS · 10-16-06, 01:32 PM

Hey everyone, I´ve been reading a lot about the Grey Wolves Supermod here - now my (probably silly) questions is: is there any difference between the GW-Mod and the "Improved U-Boat Mod" (IuB) which is also available somewhere on the internet.

I´ve been playing the IuB (1.04) for a while and it´s pretty cool apart from some crashes which I´ve learned to avoid. From what I´ve read in the readme GW and IuB seem to be pretty much the same - are they?

please reply, somebody, and don´t start railing at me if my qusetion has been answered elsewhere, I DID use the search tool and I´ve been away for quite a long time.

Cheers, AS

JU_88 · 10-16-06, 03:00 PM

Not alot actually, both very similar - I was using IUB up until very recently when I switched to NYGM for bit, grey wolves is nice - gotta love that new main menu music and east enterence to scapa, but GW had too many ill side effects for me - I no longer could see anymore fog or rain (fog was missing) and my sun was all messed up or missing too - oh and new explosion sound effects = horrible.

In short Theres not that much GW has that IUB doesnt. Both have advantages and disadvantages over each other.

Hopefully GWX will be better, its a shame just couple bugs messed up an otherwise fantastic mod. - (for me anyway, not everyone has these problems)
hey use Jonesoft generic mod enabler and you can check out both mods with out having to reinstall SH3.

_Seth_ · 10-16-06, 03:06 PM

Personally, i think i have tried all the supermods available; IuB, warace (think thats the name) battle of the mediterranean, Nygm and Gw + many single mods (excellent they too). The Grey wolves and NYGM are the only two thats still on my computer, and i use both extensively because i think they are the best (no disrespect.......) I think GWX will be a "combination" of all of these when its released, at least i hope so.
IIRC, IuB was a "difficult" mod for me, beeing a newbie at the time. But it sure was good!!!

AS · 10-16-06, 03:54 PM

Thanx for your answers - I must admit I m even more confused now. What do you mean "IuB was too difficult"? Is it more realistic than GW?

Is there any big "don´t miss it" advantage that GW has over IuB??? Or can I sleep deeply and safely in the night if I just stick to IuB???

I know the Mod-enabler helps, but it means an other 4 Gig or so on my already cramped harddrive... (all the backup files you know...)

Cheers, AS

_Seth_ · 10-16-06, 04:08 PM

Well, i guess GW would be difficult too , because i was a newbie back then. Its been a while since ive played IuB. Remember; the hardest mod nowadays, i think, is the NYGM because of its realism. But you can change the realism in GW using SH3 commander and the stock realism changer inside the game to make it harder or less hard.

Boris · 10-16-06, 04:18 PM

Put simply, GW has more content and is a purpose built mod. While both are a compilation of mods, Grey Wolves has many more unique features. This will be even more the case with GWX, which is no longer just a mod-bundle, but a comprehensive SH3 overhaul and expansion.

10-16-06, 01:32 PM	#1
AS 中国水兵 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 275 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 0	Grey Wolves Mod versus IuB-any differences??? Hey everyone, I´ve been reading a lot about the Grey Wolves Supermod here - now my (probably silly) questions is: is there any difference between the GW-Mod and the "Improved U-Boat Mod" (IuB) which is also available somewhere on the internet. I´ve been playing the IuB (1.04) for a while and it´s pretty cool apart from some crashes which I´ve learned to avoid. From what I´ve read in the readme GW and IuB seem to be pretty much the same - are they? please reply, somebody, and don´t start railing at me if my qusetion has been answered elsewhere, I DID use the search tool and I´ve been away for quite a long time. Cheers, AS __________________ Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong. (Oscar Wilde)

10-16-06, 03:00 PM	#2
JU_88 Silent Hunter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK Posts: 3,803 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Not alot actually, both very similar - I was using IUB up until very recently when I switched to NYGM for bit, grey wolves is nice - gotta love that new main menu music and east enterence to scapa, but GW had too many ill side effects for me - I no longer could see anymore fog or rain (fog was missing) and my sun was all messed up or missing too - oh and new explosion sound effects = horrible. In short Theres not that much GW has that IUB doesnt. Both have advantages and disadvantages over each other. Hopefully GWX will be better, its a shame just couple bugs messed up an otherwise fantastic mod. - (for me anyway, not everyone has these problems) hey use Jonesoft generic mod enabler and you can check out both mods with out having to reinstall SH3. Last edited by JU_88; 10-16-06 at 03:04 PM.

10-16-06, 03:06 PM	#3
_Seth_ Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Tromsoe, @Tirpitz' final resting place.. Posts: 3,277 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	Personally, i think i have tried all the supermods available; IuB, warace (think thats the name) battle of the mediterranean, Nygm and Gw + many single mods (excellent they too). The Grey wolves and NYGM are the only two thats still on my computer, and i use both extensively because i think they are the best (no disrespect.......) I think GWX will be a "combination" of all of these when its released, at least i hope so. IIRC, IuB was a "difficult" mod for me, beeing a newbie at the time. But it sure was good!!! __________________

10-16-06, 03:54 PM	#4
AS 中国水兵 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 275 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 0	Thanx for your answers - I must admit I m even more confused now. What do you mean "IuB was too difficult"? Is it more realistic than GW? Is there any big "don´t miss it" advantage that GW has over IuB??? Or can I sleep deeply and safely in the night if I just stick to IuB??? I know the Mod-enabler helps, but it means an other 4 Gig or so on my already cramped harddrive... (all the backup files you know...) Cheers, AS __________________ Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong. (Oscar Wilde)

10-16-06, 04:08 PM	#5
_Seth_ Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Tromsoe, @Tirpitz' final resting place.. Posts: 3,277 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	Well, i guess GW would be difficult too , because i was a newbie back then. Its been a while since ive played IuB. Remember; the hardest mod nowadays, i think, is the NYGM because of its realism. But you can change the realism in GW using SH3 commander and the stock realism changer inside the game to make it harder or less hard. __________________

10-16-06, 04:18 PM	#6
Boris Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 1,691 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	Put simply, GW has more content and is a purpose built mod. While both are a compilation of mods, Grey Wolves has many more unique features. This will be even more the case with GWX, which is no longer just a mod-bundle, but a comprehensive SH3 overhaul and expansion.