Mods to recommend to a....disabled person.

Sich Rifleman · 10-12-12, 03:55 AM

Hello all. I've played SH 3 after desiring to try it out, following Youtube videos. I could get the hang of it, even though I can only effectively use 6 fingers, because there were multiple ways to access certain features. I didn't play SH 4 because I don't like to play as Americans against Japanese(brave underdog support syndrome?). But I do have SH 5 now. However, to a disabled person, the controls are not too friendly...

Especially troubling is the feature of moving around a submarine. Moving forward and backwards is very slow, only using the running commans helps. The controls are only modifiable by using the keymapper, but while setting the movement controls to the arrows, other things can get mixed up. Also, the interface is not the best.

Can people recommend me mods that change the interface and controls(or perhaps suggest control setups) that can enable me to use my entire right hand and 1 finger from the left hand to operate U-boats efffectively? I think the most important things to consider are: movement around the sub, and ease of deck/flak gun use. Controlling the path of the sub/plotting is not an issue with me.

Also, where is the mod that causes fires to damage ships? A YT Let's Play talked about it, but I can't find it. Suggestions to mods that solve known bugs are also appreciated. I have a SH 5 patched to 1.2 version.

volodya61 · 10-12-12, 06:29 AM

Hi Sich Rifleman!
Welcome aboard!

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Originally Posted by Sich Rifleman

...Can people recommend me mods that change the interface and controls(or perhaps suggest control setups) that can enable me to use my entire right hand and 1 finger from the left hand to operate U-boats efffectively? I think the most important things tp consider are: movement around the sub, and ease of deck/flak gun use. Controlling the path of the sub/plotting is not an issue with me...

Try to use SH Keymapper for change controls - http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=168297
the working link is at the end of the thread..

also look at this thread - http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=190656
and at this one - http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=192374

Targor Avelany · 10-12-12, 10:20 AM

You also can try using Voice Recognition:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=164926

I use it just because I like it and like to do other things while I'm going to the patrol area, for example, or leaving harbor...etc..

Don't have to use keyboard 75% of the time

Sich Rifleman · 10-12-12, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Targor Avelany

You also can try using Voice Recognition:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=164926

I use it just because I like it and like to do other things while I'm going to the patrol area, for example, or leaving harbor...etc..

Don't have to use keyboard 75% of the time

The trick is- I'm not used to giving out naval commands like a captain would. And I presume the voice recognition works that way.

Targor Avelany · 10-12-12, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Sich Rifleman

The trick is- I'm not used to giving out naval commands like a captain would. And I presume the voice recognition works that way.

Not really. If you look at the thread, there is a link to what commands are available.

You can slightly change them (haven't played with that yet myself, haven't found a need), but realistically - you just follow the template of the command (here is the list for example).

No particular necessity to have a captain's voice. But you do need to train your Window's Speach Recognition: the better it trained, the easier it will understand you.

Right now I can literaly say all the commands in a whisper and it gets it right 80-90% of the time.

Sich Rifleman · 10-12-12, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Targor Avelany

Not really. If you look at the thread, there is a link to what commands are available.

You can slightly change them (haven't played with that yet myself, haven't found a need), but realistically - you just follow the template of the command (here is the list for example).

No particular necessity to have a captain's voice. But you do need to train your Window's Speach Recognition: the better it trained, the easier it will understand you.

Right now I can literaly say all the commands in a whisper and it gets it right 80-90% of the time.

That is a relief. I was thinking shouts would be necessary. Regarding the mods...which interface mod would you recommend as the best?

Targor Avelany · 10-12-12, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sich Rifleman

That is a relief. I was thinking shouts would be necessary. Regarding the mods...which interface mod would you recommend as the best?

NewUI by TDW is very good. MaGUI looks awesome, but I haven't tried it yet.

Depends on what do you like.

Also, if you have the DVD copy of the game, I would strongly recommend the TDW's .exe patcher: fixes a lot of problems and bugs in the game.

Gerald · 10-12-12, 03:09 PM

wrathinator · 10-25-12, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Targor Avelany

Also, if you have the DVD copy of the game, I would strongly recommend the TDW's .exe patcher

how can i locate it? Got DVD.

Targor Avelany · 10-25-12, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wrathinator

how can i locate it? Got DVD.

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=181433

Silent Steel · 10-25-12, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Targor Avelany

MaGUI looks awesome, but I haven't tried it yet.

wrathinator · 10-26-12, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Targor Avelany

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=181433

looked it up and it seems so complex it's beyond my understanding. Which hex editor to get, there are so many available for free download...

volodya61 · 10-26-12, 09:15 AM

You don't need hex editor now.. read the whole post.. whole thread would be better

wrathinator · 10-26-12, 09:31 AM

don't know if the case here is me being a complete idiot right now or maybe I should get new spectacles as I don't seem to find a guide on what to do.

Downloaded generic patcher but it asks for s5p patch files to open, I am clueless.

Targor Avelany · 10-26-12, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by wrathinator

don't know if the case here is me being a complete idiot right now or maybe I should get new spectacles as I don't seem to find a guide on what to do.

Downloaded generic patcher but it asks for s5p patch files to open, I am clueless.

This should help

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=197960

10-12-12, 03:55 AM	#1
Sich Rifleman Swabbie Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Southern Europe Posts: 12 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Mods to recommend to a....disabled person. Hello all. I've played SH 3 after desiring to try it out, following Youtube videos. I could get the hang of it, even though I can only effectively use 6 fingers, because there were multiple ways to access certain features. I didn't play SH 4 because I don't like to play as Americans against Japanese(brave underdog support syndrome?). But I do have SH 5 now. However, to a disabled person, the controls are not too friendly... Especially troubling is the feature of moving around a submarine. Moving forward and backwards is very slow, only using the running commans helps. The controls are only modifiable by using the keymapper, but while setting the movement controls to the arrows, other things can get mixed up. Also, the interface is not the best. Can people recommend me mods that change the interface and controls(or perhaps suggest control setups) that can enable me to use my entire right hand and 1 finger from the left hand to operate U-boats efffectively? I think the most important things to consider are: movement around the sub, and ease of deck/flak gun use. Controlling the path of the sub/plotting is not an issue with me. Also, where is the mod that causes fires to damage ships? A YT Let's Play talked about it, but I can't find it. Suggestions to mods that solve known bugs are also appreciated. I have a SH 5 patched to 1.2 version. __________________ Yak poviye buynesenkyi viter, z shirokih stepiv... Last edited by Sich Rifleman; 10-12-12 at 02:43 PM.

10-12-12, 03:09 PM	#8
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10-26-12, 09:15 AM	#13
volodya61 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Rostov-on-Don, local time GMT+4 Posts: 3,300 Downloads: 374 Uploads: 0	You don't need hex editor now.. read the whole post.. whole thread would be better __________________ . Where does human stupidity end? . *El sueño de la razón produce monstruos © - and for some people awakening will be cruel*

10-12-12, 10:20 AM	#3
Targor Avelany Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 1,183 Downloads: 225 Uploads: 0	You also can try using Voice Recognition: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=164926 I use it just because I like it and like to do other things while I'm going to the patrol area, for example, or leaving harbor...etc.. Don't have to use keyboard 75% of the time

10-26-12, 09:31 AM	#14
wrathinator Watch Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Desktop Command Center Posts: 15 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	don't know if the case here is me being a complete idiot right now or maybe I should get new spectacles as I don't seem to find a guide on what to do. Downloaded generic patcher but it asks for s5p patch files to open, I am clueless.