Few questions about MODS

Shameus · 06-06-12, 04:49 AM

Hello!

Recently I have re-installed Sillent Hunter III onto my PC. Btw I am huge enthusiast for underwater boats from WW and WWII, I have played most games simulations since 1990 (starting at Commodore 64). So far, SHIII is best I have played (some features were better made in AOTD, but thats very old game). Now, lunching a game I have few questions, because I feel like SHIII is not accurate in many scenerios, and I have heard that some mods change the historical accuracy.

1. Weter problems
- I experienced heavy storms with visability for 300-400 meters for many weeks, which aint to good imho.
2. Allied airplane activity since beginning of the campaing at 1939.
- Currently Englang coast is COVERED (literally) with airplanes, which - doenst seem to fit

3. Worse lack of feature in SH III are WolfPacks and activity of other uboats.
- I played that game back in 2005-2006 and never meet/saw/hear in radio about forming WolfPacks in any time of campaing
- Nor I have heard any radio messages from other uboats according their positions, status
- Lack of milkcows for in-sea refulement.

4. Very poor communication with BDU. Its like... I am in deep space without right to hear about convoys/wolfpacks/other important information.

My question now is: Which mod/mods could (if its possible even) to partially/fully replace those lacks in game?

Disclaimer: I have no experience with files modifications, I have read like 5 different forums sites about mods and found GWX 3.0 GOLD which download is broken (no files in game front?), and other mod was WAC 4.1, but seems like it need also, besides download and simply install, files manual file modyfication.

I have never used any mods for any game - Just install game and click to play it. Anyone could help me a bit to enjoy SHIII with new features?

Regards,
Shameus

Myxale · 06-06-12, 08:36 AM

First off, let me welcome you to the most salty forum on earth!

There are mods that address most if not all of the issues you mentioned.

If you start with one of the mega-mods like:

NYGM ;
GWX Gold ;
Living Silent Hunter ;

you will have most of the things that were lacking in your Vanilla game.
All of those Mega mods make Silent Hunter more accurate Historically and graphically better.
They all have their own fix for the Weather. Better AI, better Planes and more ships and units and even simulated Wolfpacks.

On top of that, we here at Subsim, kindly recommend the Patches and Realism Fixes for the sh3.exe provided by h.sie and Stiebler.
Which will even more enhance your experience.

Explore all the stickies on this board and you'll be ready to go.

Propaganda out.

Fubar2Niner · 06-07-12, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Shameus

. I have read like 5 different forums sites about mods and found GWX 3.0 GOLD which download is broken (no files in game front?), and other mod was WAC 4.1, but seems like it need also, besides download and simply install, files manual file modyfication.

I have never used any mods for any game - Just install game and click to play it. Anyone could help me a bit to enjoy SHIII with new features?

Regards,
Shameus

Hi mate and welcome aboard. GWX 3 Gold can be found at my gamefront acct, link below.

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

Red October1984 · 06-07-12, 12:18 PM

GWX3 and SH3 Commander answer your questions.

Shameus · 06-21-12, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fubar2Niner

Hi mate and welcome aboard. GWX 3 Gold can be found at my gamefront acct, link below.

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

Page doesn't work - I can see files, but once clicking any of them I am redirected to not working page - its been week since I am trying to find this mod to download :/

Sailor Steve · 06-21-12, 07:35 AM

WELCOME ABOARD!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shameus

1. Weter problems
- I experienced heavy storms with visability for 300-400 meters for many weeks, which aint to good imho.

That is one of the biggest problems with SH3. The weather is designed to change every few days, but it can get better or worse at random, which means that if it is a storm it may try to get worse and can't, so it will stay the same. Also, if you save and quit the game when you reload the timer wil reset itself, which means you're starting over.

This mod will force it to stop raining.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...do=file&id=424

2. Allied airplane activity since beginning of the campaing at 1939.
- Currently Englang coast is COVERED (literally) with airplanes, which - doenst seem to fit[/quote]
GWX will fix that. There are a lot less planes. They are, however, much more dangerous, which is as it should be.

Quote:

3. Worse lack of feature in SH III are WolfPacks and activity of other uboats.
- I played that game back in 2005-2006 and never meet/saw/hear in radio about forming WolfPacks in any time of campaing
- Nor I have heard any radio messages from other uboats according their positions, status
- Lack of milkcows for in-sea refulement.

GWX will fix that.

Quote:

4. Very poor communication with BDU. Its like... I am in deep space without right to hear about convoys/wolfpacks/other important information.

SH3 Gen will fix that.
http://www.global-explorer.de/SH3GEN...e_download.htm

Jimbuna · 06-21-12, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shameus

Page doesn't work - I can see files, but once clicking any of them I am redirected to not working page - its been week since I am trying to find this mod to download :/

Try the link above my sig or click on my sig for access to the official GWX website where there are a further two separate sets of links.

Harald_Lange · 06-21-12, 08:16 AM

Cool I will try the Stop The Rain! mod, I've been stuck in a storm around the coast of West Scotland for over a week!

I live in the UK, and currently its 'summer', if only this mod worked in real life

Fubar2Niner · 06-21-12, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shameus

Page doesn't work - I can see files, but once clicking any of them I am redirected to not working page - its been week since I am trying to find this mod to download :/

Works fine here mate

Perhaps gamefront was having issues.

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

Shameus · 06-22-12, 04:33 AM

Link was fine, it was problem with my computer :S

I am downloading it now!

Thanks for all reply and help,
regards
Shameus

EDIT: Bad luck I must have. I downloaded file GWX3_FullSingleInstall and I cant run it

EDIT 2: I managed to install it, but at loading screen i got CTD, dang!

06-06-12, 04:49 AM	#1
Shameus Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 9 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Few questions about MODS Hello! Recently I have re-installed Sillent Hunter III onto my PC. Btw I am huge enthusiast for underwater boats from WW and WWII, I have played most games simulations since 1990 (starting at Commodore 64). So far, SHIII is best I have played (some features were better made in AOTD, but thats very old game). Now, lunching a game I have few questions, because I feel like SHIII is not accurate in many scenerios, and I have heard that some mods change the historical accuracy. 1. Weter problems - I experienced heavy storms with visability for 300-400 meters for many weeks, which aint to good imho. 2. Allied airplane activity since beginning of the campaing at 1939. - Currently Englang coast is COVERED (literally) with airplanes, which - doenst seem to fit 3. Worse lack of feature in SH III are WolfPacks and activity of other uboats. - I played that game back in 2005-2006 and never meet/saw/hear in radio about forming WolfPacks in any time of campaing - Nor I have heard any radio messages from other uboats according their positions, status - Lack of milkcows for in-sea refulement. 4. Very poor communication with BDU. Its like... I am in deep space without right to hear about convoys/wolfpacks/other important information. My question now is: Which mod/mods could (if its possible even) to partially/fully replace those lacks in game? Disclaimer: I have no experience with files modifications, I have read like 5 different forums sites about mods and found GWX 3.0 GOLD which download is broken (no files in game front?), and other mod was WAC 4.1, but seems like it need also, besides download and simply install, files manual file modyfication. I have never used any mods for any game - Just install game and click to play it. Anyone could help me a bit to enjoy SHIII with new features? Regards, Shameus

06-06-12, 08:36 AM	#2
Myxale Admiral Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: PQ AN 25 Posts: 2,178 Downloads: 70 Uploads: 0	First off, let me welcome you to the most salty forum on earth! There are mods that address most if not all of the issues you mentioned. If you start with one of the mega-mods like: NYGM ; GWX Gold ; Living Silent Hunter ; you will have most of the things that were lacking in your Vanilla game. All of those Mega mods make Silent Hunter more accurate Historically and graphically better. They all have their own fix for the Weather. Better AI, better Planes and more ships and units and even simulated Wolfpacks. On top of that, we here at Subsim, kindly recommend the Patches and Realism Fixes for the sh3.exe provided by h.sie and Stiebler. Which will even more enhance your experience. Explore all the stickies on this board and you'll be ready to go. Propaganda out. __________________ SH3+GWX SH5+WoS Still Sailing....still Deep

06-07-12, 12:18 PM	#4
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	GWX3 and SH3 Commander answer your questions. __________________

06-22-12, 04:33 AM	#10
Shameus Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 9 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Link was fine, it was problem with my computer :S I am downloading it now! Thanks for all reply and help, regards Shameus EDIT: Bad luck I must have. I downloaded file GWX3_FullSingleInstall and I cant run it EDIT 2: I managed to install it, but at loading screen i got CTD, dang! Last edited by Shameus; 06-22-12 at 11:54 AM.

06-21-12, 08:16 AM	#8
Harald_Lange Ensign Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NY Harbour, Periscope depth. Posts: 235 Downloads: 160 Uploads: 0	Cool I will try the Stop The Rain! mod, I've been stuck in a storm around the coast of West Scotland for over a week! I live in the UK, and currently its 'summer', if only this mod worked in real life