Noobie Start Up Question

Dave Hansen · 10-19-06, 05:29 PM

I have a new, clean installation of SH3 on my hard drive.

I have next updated with the 1.4 patch successfully.

I have enabled the Generic Mod Enabler-JSGME v1.4.1.50. Running this mod has established a MOD folder in my SH3 directory.

I have d/l and unzipped both SH3 Commander v2.6 and Grey Wolves v1.1a into the MOD folder generated by JSGME.

When I activate the JSGME it shows on the left side of the set up screen both SH3 Commander and Grey Wolves 1.1a mods available to activate.

QUESTIONS...(So I don't screw up!):

1. I have played and passed successfully 2 of the training academy missions. CAN I STILL GO AHEAD AND ACTIVATE THE 2 MODS VIA JSGME without a problem? Have I messed up the "clean install requirement already?

2. If the above is okay, which of the two mods should I activate thru JSGME first, or does it matter?

TXS for any help.

THE_MASK · 10-19-06, 05:34 PM

You dont activate either of them through JSGME .

HunterICX · 10-19-06, 05:36 PM

1. you dont need JSGME to install the both mods

2. the order is Sh3 Patched 1.4b -> install the GW mod by clicking on the executable (.exe) -> install Sh3commander

3. enjoy the hunt

Dave Hansen · 10-19-06, 05:53 PM

New to the game, but have spent a lot of time reading posts/threads here.

From my recollection, the mod enabler has been highly recommended as the way to go regarding modding SH3. By using the mod enabler, if I find myself way over my head with GW, I can quickly and easily remove it and revert back to the plain Vanilla SH3.

Am I missing something?

The order of installation via the mod enabler???...

1. GW.

2. SH3 Commander.

TXS

Coda · 10-19-06, 06:06 PM

SH3 Commander is a seperate application, external, that you launch befor SH3.
SH3 commander should not be in your mods directory. Use the exe to install it.

You can use JSGME to enable GW. You have it in the correct location, the mods directory. When you do enable it, it may take a few minutes before it finishes. (It's working with a couple Gb of data.)

The .exe for GW is just a file extractor. You can type in a path other than the default SH3 directory and manage the files just like any other mod.

10-19-06, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Hansen

I have a new, clean installation of SH3 on my hard drive.

I have next updated with the 1.4 patch successfully.

I have enabled the Generic Mod Enabler-JSGME v1.4.1.50. Running this mod has established a MOD folder in my SH3 directory.

I have d/l and unzipped both SH3 Commander v2.6 and Grey Wolves v1.1a into the MOD folder generated by JSGME.

When I activate the JSGME it shows on the left side of the set up screen both SH3 Commander and Grey Wolves 1.1a mods available to activate.

QUESTIONS...(So I don't screw up!):

1. I have played and passed successfully 2 of the training academy missions. CAN I STILL GO AHEAD AND ACTIVATE THE 2 MODS VIA JSGME without a problem? Have I messed up the "clean install requirement already?

2. If the above is okay, which of the two mods should I activate thru JSGME first, or does it matter?

TXS for any help.

kk, my $0.02 here.

SH3 Commander runs independant of yet concurrent with SHIII. You can use JSGME to install Grey Wolves. In fact, I highly recommend that you do it that way, as JSGME backs up files instead of just overwriting and replacing them.

You start with a clean, unmodded install of SHIII then patch it to 1.4 (which you've already done). Next use JSGME to load GW1.1a. Activate it from the left side; it'll take several minutes to load, as it's a rather large mod to install.

SH3 Commander (iirc) shouldn't be in the MOD folder. Mine isn't, at any rate; it's in its own folder in program files. To properly use it you first run SH3 Commander, then load and run SHIII.

This is just a quicky explanation. If you need more detail let me know, k?

Dave Hansen · 10-19-06, 06:17 PM

OK...Thanks to all.

It sounds like what I should do is:

1. Activate GW via JSGME.

2. Then run the SH3 Commander via its on execute routine, not thru JSGME.

3. Run SH3.

PS-The prior completed naval academy missions won't be a problem with items 1 and 2 above...correct?

HunterICX · 10-19-06, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Hansen

OK...Thanks to all.

It sounds like what I should do is:

1. Activate GW via JSGME.

2. Then run the SH3 Commander via its on execute routine, not thru JSGME.

3. Run SH3.

PS-The prior completed naval academy missions won't be a problem with items 1 and 2 above...correct?

change 1
dont use the JSGME to install TGW1.1a just press the Executable file under the files what u downloaded...

small mods for example skins require JSGME , supermods have a stand alone .exe file that install the game for u

10-19-06, 06:33 PM

Quote:

To install:
The GW Alpha 3 mod files are in JGSME format however you can also paste it directly over a clean installation of Silent Hunter III. To do this just save the patch and decompress it into a personal document. Then go inside the patch files, copy the "data" folder and paste it over the data folder found just inside your Silent Hunter III directory.

If you use JGSME... be aware that it takes several minutes for JGSME to enable the GW patch files because of its size. I have a pretty fast processor and it takes me about 5 minutes to enable on my own system. Just copy the Grey Wolves Mod folder to your SilentHunterIII/Mods folder and enable.

That's straight from Grey Wolves own readme document.

HunterICX · 10-19-06, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albrecht Von Hesse

Quote:

To install:
The GW Alpha 3 mod files are in JGSME format however you can also paste it directly over a clean installation of Silent Hunter III. To do this just save the patch and decompress it into a personal document. Then go inside the patch files, copy the "data" folder and paste it over the data folder found just inside your Silent Hunter III directory.

If you use JGSME... be aware that it takes several minutes for JGSME to enable the GW patch files because of its size. I have a pretty fast processor and it takes me about 5 minutes to enable on my own system. Just copy the Grey Wolves Mod folder to your SilentHunterIII/Mods folder and enable.

That's straight from Grey Wolves own readme document.

:hmm: weird I just clicked the setup file...an Windows installer launches...and voila give it a couple of minutes and job's done.
TGW1.1a btw

Dave Hansen · 10-20-06, 09:29 AM

Thanks to all!!!

Well...I am going to play the plain vanillia SH3 version for all the naval academy missions. I plan to play and replay and replay the last two regarding torpedo usage and convoy attacks. Manual targeting proficiency of course! During this "training phase" I am using full realism, except the external camera view. As I muck my way up the learning curve, I find the external camera view invaluable in helping me understand what I did wrong and right sinking ships with torps. I had previously made the mistake of installing GW directly over SH3. When in the naval academy missions, I was struggling to understand why I was missing my shots...no external camera view...was I missing by a lot/little...missing behind/ahead of the target...etc.

Once I feel I'm ready for the "real" world, I'll install GW directly over SH3 and play DID.

10-19-06, 05:29 PM	#1
Dave Hansen Sailor man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 45 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Noobie Start Up Question I have a new, clean installation of SH3 on my hard drive. I have next updated with the 1.4 patch successfully. I have enabled the Generic Mod Enabler-JSGME v1.4.1.50. Running this mod has established a MOD folder in my SH3 directory. I have d/l and unzipped both SH3 Commander v2.6 and Grey Wolves v1.1a into the MOD folder generated by JSGME. When I activate the JSGME it shows on the left side of the set up screen both SH3 Commander and Grey Wolves 1.1a mods available to activate. QUESTIONS...(So I don't screw up!): 1. I have played and passed successfully 2 of the training academy missions. CAN I STILL GO AHEAD AND ACTIVATE THE 2 MODS VIA JSGME without a problem? Have I messed up the "clean install requirement already? 2. If the above is okay, which of the two mods should I activate thru JSGME first, or does it matter? TXS for any help.

10-19-06, 05:36 PM	#3
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	1. you dont need JSGME to install the both mods 2. the order is Sh3 Patched 1.4b -> install the GW mod by clicking on the executable (.exe) -> install Sh3commander 3. enjoy the hunt __________________

10-19-06, 05:34 PM	#2
THE_MASK Ace of the deep . Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,226 Downloads: 901 Uploads: 73	You dont activate either of them through JSGME .

10-19-06, 05:53 PM	#4
Dave Hansen Sailor man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 45 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	New to the game, but have spent a lot of time reading posts/threads here. From my recollection, the mod enabler has been highly recommended as the way to go regarding modding SH3. By using the mod enabler, if I find myself way over my head with GW, I can quickly and easily remove it and revert back to the plain Vanilla SH3. Am I missing something? The order of installation via the mod enabler???... 1. GW. 2. SH3 Commander. TXS

10-19-06, 06:06 PM	#5
Coda Medic Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 159 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	SH3 Commander is a seperate application, external, that you launch befor SH3. SH3 commander should not be in your mods directory. Use the exe to install it. You can use JSGME to enable GW. You have it in the correct location, the mods directory. When you do enable it, it may take a few minutes before it finishes. (It's working with a couple Gb of data.) The .exe for GW is just a file extractor. You can type in a path other than the default SH3 directory and manage the files just like any other mod.

10-19-06, 06:17 PM	#7
Dave Hansen Sailor man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 45 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	OK...Thanks to all. It sounds like what I should do is: 1. Activate GW via JSGME. 2. Then run the SH3 Commander via its on execute routine, not thru JSGME. 3. Run SH3. PS-The prior completed naval academy missions won't be a problem with items 1 and 2 above...correct?

10-20-06, 09:29 AM	#11
Dave Hansen Sailor man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 45 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Thanks to all!!! Well...I am going to play the plain vanillia SH3 version for all the naval academy missions. I plan to play and replay and replay the last two regarding torpedo usage and convoy attacks. Manual targeting proficiency of course! During this "training phase" I am using full realism, except the external camera view. As I muck my way up the learning curve, I find the external camera view invaluable in helping me understand what I did wrong and right sinking ships with torps. I had previously made the mistake of installing GW directly over SH3. When in the naval academy missions, I was struggling to understand why I was missing my shots...no external camera view...was I missing by a lot/little...missing behind/ahead of the target...etc. Once I feel I'm ready for the "real" world, I'll install GW directly over SH3 and play DID.