"the must downloads mods"

[squalo79]

Hy Guys
after having read almost on daily bss the threads ( since the last month almost ) i decided to register as i wanted to ask something myself as well, hoping that it hasn't been said before, in which case i am sorry in advance...

have bought SH4 since a couple of month and i really enjoy it a lot, and finally starting to get hold of the manual targeting system thanks to all the nice videos and helps that you guys gave !.
i have followed the advice of one of you guys and started in war patrols and missions before starting the real career....so let's see. presently i am around the philippines....

now coming to the question: i am aware of the "mods thread" and have checked what has been released. it looks to me many nice things have been done, but do you suggest me to download all those mods? besides the official updates which i downloaded, i would like to keep this game as serious and realistic as possible, so obvsly no super torpedos, infinite ammo...and things like that.

would you be able without taking too much of yr time,to tell me which ones would be the mods as a " must download" ( like maybe graphical updates/upgrades ) or other improvements in gaphics and gameplay but still keep it realistic ?

I have a very high end computer so no problem for improvements, i guess.

Thank you very much !!

[ReallyDedPoet]

Welcome squalo79

The game has only been out a couple of months but there are lots to choose from, in almost any area, gameplay, graphics, sound, interface, etc.

Best to get the Mod Enabler JSGME, it is located on the Mods Page, instructions to install mods with it are also there. Its a must if you are using mods.

I am using Trigger Maru 1.0, it is one of the larger mods that combines alot of the above . I also have Captain Midnights CBS News Mod, as well as the Silent Service Mod, changes intro movie, loading screens, great mod.

These are just a few Good Hunting.

RDP

[FooFighters]

Originally Posted by squalo79

Hy Guys
after having read almost on daily bss the threads ( since the last month almost ) i decided to register as i wanted to ask something myself as well, hoping that it hasn't been said before, in which case i am sorry in advance...

have bought SH4 since a couple of month and i really enjoy it a lot, and finally starting to get hold of the manual targeting system thanks to all the nice videos and helps that you guys gave !.
i have followed the advice of one of you guys and started in war patrols and missions before starting the real career....so let's see. presently i am around the philippines....

now coming to the question: i am aware of the "mods thread" and have checked what has been released. it looks to me many nice things have been done, but do you suggest me to download all those mods? besides the official updates which i downloaded, i would like to keep this game as serious and realistic as possible, so obvsly no super torpedos, infinite ammo...and things like that.

would you be able without taking too much of yr time,to tell me which ones would be the mods as a " must download" ( like maybe graphical updates/upgrades ) or other improvements in gaphics and gameplay but still keep it realistic ?

I have a very high end computer so no problem for improvements, i guess.

Thank you very much !!

When I read your post.. I think RFB (Real Fleet Boat) will be your mod.
This mod is a mod that consist of several mods that adds realism to the game.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=111770

But also check Trigger Maru.. a similar mod (I use this one)
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=114420

For graphic I use my own hi-res sub skins (Gato and Balao) and the "remove the grain from the Post processing filters" mod.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=113096 and
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=113835

[DURUK]

one of Trigger Maru (ex name Flavored To Taste) or Real Fleet Boat mods would be the answer i believe since both of them are involving many smaller mods in them (so that you will not have to track and d/l all the small mods seperatelly) and both of them is seemingly headed to be a supermode in time.. i suggest that you can check their readme's so you can judge which one suits better for you..
and i'd recomend you run extra silent and extra deep in case you want to mess with the evil DD's of Trigger Maru

Edit:
thanks once again to the devoted aurthors of both mods.. they made this something to enjoy..

[MaxT.dk]

Here's my list:

Brighter torpedo wakes
CaptainPicture
GATO HI-RES V1.0
GREEN LOCK
Improved Night Visibility Mod Stage 1
Invuln Con
Kosh_9km_Visibility_Apr28_07
Kosh_Stealthy_Sub_v1.22a
LESS WATER LIMBER HOLES
OAKsHudGauges
Slow Smoke v3
SS Hull Numbers
Super Guns v1.0
TELEMETER LENS 8 DGR
sh4_deckgun_cheats_v12_1000m
GreenLamp
betterscopes 1.0 clean
SILENT SERVICE 1.2 GRAPHICS MOD
360 degree bearing plotter metric 1.4
Bungo_pete
SMALLER SEA PLANTS SMALL
IMPROVED BOW WAVE TRANSPARENT
Remove grain effect
BALAO HI-RES V1.2
REL_FTT_career_campaign_Fix

You'll have to search the forums to read more about them... Have fun

[Bane]

These are the 'must use' mods in my opinion.

Change HUD Lamp Color by jimimadrid
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=108359

Battlestations and Silent Running on all HUD Stations by Iceberg
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=109493

Fewer Radio Messages by ParaB
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=108959

Realistic Battery Life by CCIP
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=109120

Keyboard Function Mod 1.2 by CCIP
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=112317

FTT Career Game Fixes - Standalone version by Ducimus
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=113739



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These are the other mods I use that I would consider subjective.

FooBor's Hi-Res Skins by FooFighters and Boris
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=113835

Slower Smoke by Scoochy
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=113129

"Stealthy Sub Project" 1.22a by Probex
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=110818

Hull Classification Symbols and Numbers Mod by LukeFF
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=113111

Officer Rank Insignia by CaptainCox
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=114461

Silent Service Graphic Mod by CaptainCox
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=110756

Captain Midnight's CBS News Mod by CaptainCox
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=108756

New Radio Stations by tedhealy
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=110918

Post-process Filters without the Grainy Effect by kapitan_zur_see
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=114496

[CaptainCox]

What i am using at the mo...(Warning this might change due to mood or other new Mods released on an hourly basis )


Might add that RFB is heavily modified not to clash with other mods (mostly graphic stuff)

EDIT: DAM! I told myslef to remove that "25% more powerfull torps mod" :p

[FooFighters]

Originally Posted by CaptainCox

What i am using at the mo...(Warning this might change due to mood or other new Mods released on an hourly basis )


Might add that RFB is heavily modified not to clash with other mods (mostly graphic stuff)

EDIT: DAM! I told myslef to remove that "25% more powerfull torps mod" :p

:p :p I have to admit I use it to

[CaptainCox]

[ReallyDedPoet]

Originally Posted by CaptainCox

Wave fix mod? Where can I get this:hmm:

Thanks.

RDP

[MaxT.dk]

@ CaptainCox : Next time you want to display your mods, click on that Tasks... link in the GME and click on "Export activated mods list"

[CaptainCox]

Originally Posted by reallydedpoet

Wave fix mod? Where can I get this:hmm:

Thanks.

RDP

Well its all explained here
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...=113599&page=3
If you want what i use exactly, its "Jace11's LargeWavesCoef mod" if you wish...
http://files.filefront.com/WAVE_FIXr.../fileinfo.html
If you have any mods that uses the "scene.dat" this will conflict with it, and I recommend doing it yourself with the minitweaker!.

Originally Posted by MaxT.dk

@ CaptainCox : Next time you want to display your mods, click on that Tasks... link in the GME and click on "Export activated mods list"

Never got that to work properly...VISTA I guess

[ReallyDedPoet]

Thanks Captain

RDP

[dean_acheson]

Thanks for this posting, esp. to Capt. Cox and all the work that he has done.

Nice benchmark.

Currently I am running the Maru mod and that is it.

[Ducimus]

For those interested, i'll hopefully have version 1.1 of Tmaru up in the next couple days. Just some minor adjusments ive been wanting to make, and more randomization of special missions.