Returning to SH3

TorpedomanDan · 05-14-18, 08:29 PM

Hello All:
Played this game a lot when it was released years ago. Got distracted by other computer games and life. Have come back to SH3 and man, this is great. The Mods are blowing me away. I may need some help from time to time but I thank everyone for all of your generous information.

TorpedomanDan

Arnold · 05-14-18, 09:55 PM

Me too. My downloaded version stopped working about a year ago for an unknown reason. I purchased a dvd via Amazon recently and it works just fine. I wasn't ready to join a flotilla at the time and apologize for the comment I made at the time regarding the offer to join.
This I have learned, regarding SH3:
Patience is a virtue. Like life, just enjoy the ride, the rocking of the waves and the different weather conditions.
I play stock. I have not figured out how to mod for GWX. I mod the fatigue files. My Bosun makes the watch schedule. I don't bother with the annoying exclamation marks.
I add Mp3 music files to the gramophone. WW2 songs.
For historical value, I surface every day about Noon for a position report. I actually don't make the radio report because all I'll get from BdU is: "get aggressive!"
Because of the fatigue mod I've made, the crew remains in place for the entire patrol, except for battle stations or when the boat dives or surfaces.
SH3 is a learning experience. Eventually, I'd like to become good at manual targeting. For now, it's just easier to hit that big red button and let my navigator do all the work. It is challenging to mark the progression of targets, via sound lines, and make a line with the ruler connecting the marks to determine the course of enemy vessels. Make the "T" at a reasonable distance from the enemy's course, wait, like a deer hunter in his blind, then take the shot at the right time.
I've made attacks in heavy fog in the past, yet, it is very difficult.
You make the shot without actually seeing the enemy vessel.
That's the challenge of playing SH3. This old dog learning new tricks.
Good hunting!

THEBERBSTER · 05-15-18, 04:12 AM

A Warm Welcome Back To The Subsim Community > TorpedomanDan
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Jimbuna · 05-15-18, 04:35 AM

Welcome to SubSim Dan

Aktungbby · 05-15-18, 10:05 AM

TorpedomanDan!

CTU_Clay · 05-27-18, 12:03 PM

Welcome aboard TorpedomanDan!

CTU_Clay · 05-27-18, 12:07 PM

Greetings Arnold.
Glad to see you are enjoying this Grand Old SH3.
The mod teams have resuscitated her beyond belief.
-clay

Gerald · 05-27-18, 12:15 PM

flag4 · 06-02-18, 02:02 PM

..im still posted in Stalingrad. considering a long leave.

TorpedomanDan · 06-09-18, 08:30 PM

Hey Gentlemen:

I've got a little problem. I'm setting up NYGM Tonnage War with all of the different parts. I'm trying to patch my SH3.exe with the H.sie v1.6B1 patch. I'm using an original copy of SH3.exe but every time I try to install the patch, it tells me it can't find an original SH3.exe file. Both are in the same folder. I used the 4GB patch on my SH3.exe file before attempting H.sie's patch. Is that the reason the patch is failing to work? Should I start with an SH3.exe file that does not have the 4GB patch. Before I saved my vanilla copy of SH3 I patched it with the 4GB patch. Trying to save some work.

Thanks,
TorpedomanDan

THEBERBSTER · 06-10-18, 02:15 PM

Hi TD
Run your SH3.exe as an administrator..
What is your game path?
Peter

TorpedomanDan · 06-11-18, 02:47 PM

Hi:
Thanks for the response. My game pathway is D:\SH3\NYGM. I stay away from using the C:\ drive. I really think that the 4GB patch has corrupted my sh3.exe file. So, I'm just going to create a new vanilla SH3 without the 4GB patch and see what happens. I'll keep you posted if I still have problems. Thanks again.

TorpedomanDan

THEBERBSTER · 06-11-18, 03:20 PM

Hi TD
You will definitely need the 4gb patch for any modded game.
Peter

TorpedomanDan · 06-11-18, 04:43 PM

Thanks Peter,

Will remember to add the 4GB patch before I start modding again!

TorpedomanDan

05-14-18, 08:29 PM	#1
TorpedomanDan Swabbie Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 6 Downloads: 169 Uploads: 0	Returning to SH3 Hello All: Played this game a lot when it was released years ago. Got distracted by other computer games and life. Have come back to SH3 and man, this is great. The Mods are blowing me away. I may need some help from time to time but I thank everyone for all of your generous information. TorpedomanDan

05-14-18, 09:55 PM	#2
Arnold Gunner Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 44.26'N 83.20'W Posts: 100 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	Me too. My downloaded version stopped working about a year ago for an unknown reason. I purchased a dvd via Amazon recently and it works just fine. I wasn't ready to join a flotilla at the time and apologize for the comment I made at the time regarding the offer to join. This I have learned, regarding SH3: Patience is a virtue. Like life, just enjoy the ride, the rocking of the waves and the different weather conditions. I play stock. I have not figured out how to mod for GWX. I mod the fatigue files. My Bosun makes the watch schedule. I don't bother with the annoying exclamation marks. I add Mp3 music files to the gramophone. WW2 songs. For historical value, I surface every day about Noon for a position report. I actually don't make the radio report because all I'll get from BdU is: "get aggressive!" Because of the fatigue mod I've made, the crew remains in place for the entire patrol, except for battle stations or when the boat dives or surfaces. SH3 is a learning experience. Eventually, I'd like to become good at manual targeting. For now, it's just easier to hit that big red button and let my navigator do all the work. It is challenging to mark the progression of targets, via sound lines, and make a line with the ruler connecting the marks to determine the course of enemy vessels. Make the "T" at a reasonable distance from the enemy's course, wait, like a deer hunter in his blind, then take the shot at the right time. I've made attacks in heavy fog in the past, yet, it is very difficult. You make the shot without actually seeing the enemy vessel. That's the challenge of playing SH3. This old dog learning new tricks. Good hunting! __________________ "We shall pass this way on Earth but once, if there any kindness we can show, or good act we can do, let us do it now, for we will never pass this way again." - Stephen Grellet

05-15-18, 04:12 AM	#3
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	A Warm Welcome Back To The Subsim Community > TorpedomanDan Subsim <> Make A Donation <> See The Benefits <> Support The Community SH3-4-5 Tutorials And Other Information Links In My Signature Below __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

05-15-18, 04:35 AM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Welcome to SubSim Dan __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-15-18, 10:05 AM	#5
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 29,997 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	welcome aboard! TorpedomanDan! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

05-27-18, 12:03 PM	#6
CTU_Clay The Lone Wolf Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bellville, TX 77418 Posts: 711 Downloads: 315 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard TorpedomanDan! __________________ "The Lone Wolf"] https://steelsharksforum.proboards.com/ *“Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.” .*

05-27-18, 12:07 PM	#7
CTU_Clay The Lone Wolf Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bellville, TX 77418 Posts: 711 Downloads: 315 Uploads: 0	At Arnold Greetings Arnold. Glad to see you are enjoying this Grand Old SH3. The mod teams have resuscitated her beyond belief. -clay __________________ "The Lone Wolf"] https://steelsharksforum.proboards.com/ *“Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.” .*

05-27-18, 12:15 PM	#8
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Welcome Guys to SUBSIM __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

06-02-18, 02:02 PM	#9
flag4 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: as far away as possible Posts: 1,625 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	..im still posted in Stalingrad. considering a long leave. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] ' We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different.' Kurt Vonnegut

06-09-18, 08:30 PM	#10
TorpedomanDan Swabbie Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 6 Downloads: 169 Uploads: 0	Patching SH3.exe with h.sie's V16B1 patch Hey Gentlemen: I've got a little problem. I'm setting up NYGM Tonnage War with all of the different parts. I'm trying to patch my SH3.exe with the H.sie v1.6B1 patch. I'm using an original copy of SH3.exe but every time I try to install the patch, it tells me it can't find an original SH3.exe file. Both are in the same folder. I used the 4GB patch on my SH3.exe file before attempting H.sie's patch. Is that the reason the patch is failing to work? Should I start with an SH3.exe file that does not have the 4GB patch. Before I saved my vanilla copy of SH3 I patched it with the 4GB patch. Trying to save some work. Thanks, TorpedomanDan

06-10-18, 02:15 PM	#11
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	Hi TD Run your SH3.exe as an administrator.. What is your game path? Peter __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

06-11-18, 02:47 PM	#12
TorpedomanDan Swabbie Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 6 Downloads: 169 Uploads: 0	Sh3.exe problem Hi: Thanks for the response. My game pathway is D:\SH3\NYGM. I stay away from using the C:\ drive. I really think that the 4GB patch has corrupted my sh3.exe file. So, I'm just going to create a new vanilla SH3 without the 4GB patch and see what happens. I'll keep you posted if I still have problems. Thanks again. TorpedomanDan

06-11-18, 03:20 PM	#13
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	Hi TD You will definitely need the 4gb patch for any modded game. Peter __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

06-11-18, 04:43 PM	#14
TorpedomanDan Swabbie Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 6 Downloads: 169 Uploads: 0	4GB patch Thanks Peter, Will remember to add the 4GB patch before I start modding again! TorpedomanDan