Back 'at sea'

Briney · 07-24-09, 06:28 PM

Just finished a very boring Shore-Duty assignment. Now...'underway is the only way'. Are there any 'add-on' or patches **other** than Patch 1.1/.2/.3/.4, and the ones on the Download part of SUBSIM ??

magic452 · 07-25-09, 01:01 AM

The U boat add-on(SH4 gold edition) is the latest and that patches you to V1.5.
All the new mods are for 1.5

The U Boat add-on can be downloaded at UBI for about 10 bucks.
I got the SH4 Gold Edition at Wallmart for about 25 dollars.
I think Best Buy also had the gold edition.

Magic

Briney · 07-25-09, 01:11 PM

Thanks for the info. I think I'll just run MY game patched to 1.4. [paid too much for it in the first place]...

Aloha....

karamazovnew · 07-25-09, 10:46 PM

Welcome Briney

, I hope you have tons of fun playing the game.

While patching the game to 1.4 is a must, try not to jump to adding mods until you've found a good reason for it. Once you find a problem, you can search here and find answers (usually in the form of mods). Boring missions are not a good reason, as even with the toughest mods, like the unforgiving TMO you can search blindly for weeks without a single contact, or, worse, not manage to approach any ship without being spotted and blown out of the water like a tin can. I recommend finishing a carrer first in a good sub like the Sargo and then the Gato class, to get your bearings. While you do that, look around the Workshop to see what's been done so far http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/forumdisplay.php?f=219.

magic452 · 07-26-09, 12:13 AM

I played 1.4 for a long time and had a lot of fun. I learned how to really play before I did any mods. That is a good way to go.
Once you feel like improving the game there is TMO and RSRD mods for 1.4 someplace, don't know were.

Have a good time and just ask if you need any help.

Good luck and good hunting

Magic

Briney · 07-26-09, 08:24 AM

Thanks Fellows... Yes, I'll do what you suggest. I remember doing it like that, years ago, in SH3...

Indiana_Jones · 07-26-09, 10:14 PM

Wait, so you can only patch to 1.5 if you buy the u-boat add on?

lame

Or is 1.5 just 1.4 with the u-boats or are there changes to the oringal game itself?

magic452 · 07-27-09, 05:02 AM

The U Boat add-on is the latest and probably the last patch for the game.
There are definite improvements to the Fleet Boat game as well as adding U boats. All the new mods require V1.5

magic

Armistead · 07-27-09, 06:38 AM

Unlike others, I say go straight to a mod like TMO or RFB. Why eat a hot dog when you can have a steak. Less bugs, 100% better graphics, realistic play. Just consider it's the way the game should have been out of the box.....who needs arcade play sinking 100K tons per patrol anyway......

Briney · 07-27-09, 04:55 PM

Armistead, can you give me just a skosh of info and tell me a little ABOUT those mods? I been on the beach quite a while... [where to get/how to install].

I appreciate your time.......

magic452 · 07-28-09, 01:37 AM

Check out this link: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/forumdisplay.php?f=219

There are a lot of mods out there and are found on this link.
All the new ones are for V1.5

The biggest are:
RFB Real Fleet Boats. This is a very realistic playing environment. There is a 1.4 version out there someplace, I don't know where.

TMO Tiger Maru Overhauled. More realistic than stock but more difficult game play. Also hase a 1.4 version someplace.

RSRD Run Silent Run Deep Will run with either of the above. Very realistic ship movements. Convoys and Task Forces plus all the real battles. Fewer targets but when you find a big TF, convoy or major battle it's worth it.
Also has a 1.4 version.

FOTRS Fall of the Rising Son. Haven't played this one but is similar to TMO but with more ship types.

Websters Game Fix Only mod . Fixes bugs and improves smaller details of the game, If you like stock this is a very good mod, doesn't change game play very much. I think this will play on 1.4 but not sure.

Armistead has a valid point but I prefer to play stock and move to mods when I've gotten a handle on the game, that way I can see what the mods did and if I like the changes or not. The mods definitely improve graphics as well as game play. You WILL eventual mod the game if you like to play it and do so sooner rather than later.

Check out this link for installing a mod: http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/t...5/m/9661024145

Magic

Briney · 07-28-09, 07:59 AM

GOOD MAN, Magic! Thanks a *lot*............

Briney

07-24-09, 06:28 PM	#1
Briney Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 14 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Back 'at sea' Just finished a very boring Shore-Duty assignment. Now...'underway is the only way'. Are there any 'add-on' or patches other than Patch 1.1/.2/.3/.4, and the ones on the Download part of SUBSIM ??

07-25-09, 01:01 AM	#2
magic452 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reno Nevada USA Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	The U boat add-on(SH4 gold edition) is the latest and that patches you to V1.5. All the new mods are for 1.5 The U Boat add-on can be downloaded at UBI for about 10 bucks. I got the SH4 Gold Edition at Wallmart for about 25 dollars. I think Best Buy also had the gold edition. Magic __________________ Reported lost 11 Feb. 1942 Signature by depthtok33l

07-26-09, 12:13 AM	#5
magic452 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reno Nevada USA Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I played 1.4 for a long time and had a lot of fun. I learned how to really play before I did any mods. That is a good way to go. Once you feel like improving the game there is TMO and RSRD mods for 1.4 someplace, don't know were. Have a good time and just ask if you need any help. Good luck and good hunting Magic __________________ Reported lost 11 Feb. 1942 Signature by depthtok33l

07-26-09, 10:14 PM	#7
Indiana_Jones Machinist's Mate Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 126 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Wait, so you can only patch to 1.5 if you buy the u-boat add on? lame Or is 1.5 just 1.4 with the u-boats or are there changes to the oringal game itself? Last edited by Indiana_Jones; 07-26-09 at 10:27 PM.

07-27-09, 05:02 AM	#8
magic452 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reno Nevada USA Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	The U Boat add-on is the latest and probably the last patch for the game. There are definite improvements to the Fleet Boat game as well as adding U boats. All the new mods require V1.5 magic __________________ Reported lost 11 Feb. 1942 Signature by depthtok33l

07-25-09, 01:11 PM	#3
Briney Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 14 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the info. I think I'll just run MY game patched to 1.4. [paid too much for it in the first place]... Aloha....

07-25-09, 10:46 PM	#4
karamazovnew The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 1,403 Downloads: 151 Uploads: 0	Welcome Briney , I hope you have tons of fun playing the game. While patching the game to 1.4 is a must, try not to jump to adding mods until you've found a good reason for it. Once you find a problem, you can search here and find answers (usually in the form of mods). Boring missions are not a good reason, as even with the toughest mods, like the unforgiving TMO you can search blindly for weeks without a single contact, or, worse, not manage to approach any ship without being spotted and blown out of the water like a tin can. I recommend finishing a carrer first in a good sub like the Sargo and then the Gato class, to get your bearings. While you do that, look around the Workshop to see what's been done so far http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/forumdisplay.php?f=219.

07-26-09, 08:24 AM	#6
Briney Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 14 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Thanks Fellows... Yes, I'll do what you suggest. I remember doing it like that, years ago, in SH3...

07-27-09, 06:38 AM	#9
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Unlike others, I say go straight to a mod like TMO or RFB. Why eat a hot dog when you can have a steak. Less bugs, 100% better graphics, realistic play. Just consider it's the way the game should have been out of the box.....who needs arcade play sinking 100K tons per patrol anyway......

07-27-09, 04:55 PM	#10
Briney Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 14 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Armistead, can you give me just a skosh of info and tell me a little ABOUT those mods? I been on the beach quite a while... [where to get/how to install]. I appreciate your time.......

07-28-09, 01:37 AM	#11
magic452 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reno Nevada USA Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Check out this link: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/forumdisplay.php?f=219 There are a lot of mods out there and are found on this link. All the new ones are for V1.5 The biggest are: RFB Real Fleet Boats. This is a very realistic playing environment. There is a 1.4 version out there someplace, I don't know where. TMO Tiger Maru Overhauled. More realistic than stock but more difficult game play. Also hase a 1.4 version someplace. RSRD Run Silent Run Deep Will run with either of the above. Very realistic ship movements. Convoys and Task Forces plus all the real battles. Fewer targets but when you find a big TF, convoy or major battle it's worth it. Also has a 1.4 version. FOTRS Fall of the Rising Son. Haven't played this one but is similar to TMO but with more ship types. Websters Game Fix Only mod . Fixes bugs and improves smaller details of the game, If you like stock this is a very good mod, doesn't change game play very much. I think this will play on 1.4 but not sure. Armistead has a valid point but I prefer to play stock and move to mods when I've gotten a handle on the game, that way I can see what the mods did and if I like the changes or not. The mods definitely improve graphics as well as game play. You WILL eventual mod the game if you like to play it and do so sooner rather than later. Check out this link for installing a mod: http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/t...5/m/9661024145 Magic __________________ Reported lost 11 Feb. 1942 Signature by depthtok33l

07-28-09, 07:59 AM	#12
Briney Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 14 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	GOOD MAN, Magic! Thanks a lot............ Briney