Need Newbie Advice on GWX2.1

kweigel · 05-08-08, 11:57 PM

I just bought SH III, after I have been playing Silent Hunter and Aces of the Deep for many years on my old W98 computer . I now have both SH 3 and SH 4 and a new computer, and I intend to start playing both. I have read that there is a mod (GWX 2.1) available for SH III, and I have a question, the answer to which I have not been able to find by searching this forum.

I am a "casual" player. I just like to wade right into the action, and play, then stop. I have no interest in a "career" or multiplayer........ (at least so far!)

My question is: Does the GWX 2.1 IMPROVE the graphics, response, playability, AI, stability, and other aspects of the game, or does it merely EXPAND the patrols, number and types of ships........

Thanks in advance for any information you can give me..............

melnibonian · 05-09-08, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kweigel

My question is: Does the GWX 2.1 IMPROVE the graphics, response, playability, AI, stability, and other aspects of the game, or does it merely EXPAND the patrols, number and types of ships........

GWX Does all this and it includes more ships, more flotillas and patrol areas. GWX is the way the game should have been in the first place. If you need more information check out the GWX Manual. There you will find all the answers http://mysite.orange.co.uk/manual/GWX/GWX_MANUAL_EN.pdf

TarJak · 05-09-08, 02:48 AM

It also helps at lambing time, makes tea for you and tucks you into bed at night...

Or that might be my wife???:rotfl:

Seriously it is the way the game was meant to be. Lots of other stuff out there which works with it that you can install also to enhance gameplay, graphics etc.

Jimbuna · 05-09-08, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TarJak

It also helps at lambing time, makes tea for you and tucks you into bed at night...

Or that might be my wife???:rotfl:

LOL

If you want to get straight into the thick of things you've come to the right place.

There are 58 Single Missions scripted into the mod

<shameless plug> look for the 5 by the COB

kweigel · 05-09-08, 06:41 PM

OK - I did a clean install of my SH III DVD (which was purchased for me 18 months ago) and I was able to install GWX 2.0 and 2.1. I must have done something wrong, because I am getting lock ups, so I will go back and do it again.

HOWEVER, before I do, I am aware that my ORIGINAL DVD copy has the infamous "Starforce protection" garbage on it. I do not want that stuff on my computer, and I have read that later DVD's and the D2D download does NOT have this "protection."

I am certainly willing to pony up the $20.00 to D2D to get a clean installation and also I like the idea of being able to play the game without the DVD.

So I have 3 questions:

1. Does the SH III D2D download have any of the Starforce "protection" included? If not, how do I get it off my computer?

2. Will the D2D download work "better" for upgrading to GWX 2.1 than the original DVD I have because there is no STARFORCE protection, or does it not make any difference?

3. If I replace my computer, or my HD crashes, do I have to pony up another $20.00 to download the D2D version again?

I will try to quit bothering you all with newbie questions, but I have not been able to discern these anwers by perusing the current posts.......

Thanks for any answers in advance............I greatly appreciate it.......

Jimbuna · 05-10-08, 06:30 AM

I can only partially answer your first question because I have no personal experience of the other two.

SF removal tool:

http://www.onlinesecurity-on.com/protect.phtml?c=55

von hally · 05-10-08, 07:48 AM

welcome aboard qweigel

Laufen zum Ziel · 05-11-08, 10:54 AM

Welcome,

I got tired of the SF protection and having to wait for DVD download.
I went to https://www.direct2drive.com/ and download
SHIII and the 1.4 patch. Worked fine. (Cost 19.00 US)

Then loaded GWX 1 and GWX 2 (with mods) and I am a happy skipper.

05-08-08, 11:57 PM	#1
kweigel Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Edmonds, Washington, USA Posts: 9 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Need Newbie Advice on GWX2.1 I just bought SH III, after I have been playing Silent Hunter and Aces of the Deep for many years on my old W98 computer . I now have both SH 3 and SH 4 and a new computer, and I intend to start playing both. I have read that there is a mod (GWX 2.1) available for SH III, and I have a question, the answer to which I have not been able to find by searching this forum. I am a "casual" player. I just like to wade right into the action, and play, then stop. I have no interest in a "career" or multiplayer........ (at least so far!) My question is: Does the GWX 2.1 IMPROVE the graphics, response, playability, AI, stability, and other aspects of the game, or does it merely EXPAND the patrols, number and types of ships........ Thanks in advance for any information you can give me..............

05-09-08, 06:41 PM	#5
kweigel Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Edmonds, Washington, USA Posts: 9 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	One MORE Question OK - I did a clean install of my SH III DVD (which was purchased for me 18 months ago) and I was able to install GWX 2.0 and 2.1. I must have done something wrong, because I am getting lock ups, so I will go back and do it again. HOWEVER, before I do, I am aware that my ORIGINAL DVD copy has the infamous "Starforce protection" garbage on it. I do not want that stuff on my computer, and I have read that later DVD's and the D2D download does NOT have this "protection." I am certainly willing to pony up the $20.00 to D2D to get a clean installation and also I like the idea of being able to play the game without the DVD. So I have 3 questions: 1. Does the SH III D2D download have any of the Starforce "protection" included? If not, how do I get it off my computer? 2. Will the D2D download work "better" for upgrading to GWX 2.1 than the original DVD I have because there is no STARFORCE protection, or does it not make any difference? 3. If I replace my computer, or my HD crashes, do I have to pony up another $20.00 to download the D2D version again? I will try to quit bothering you all with newbie questions, but I have not been able to discern these anwers by perusing the current posts....... Thanks for any answers in advance............I greatly appreciate it.......

05-10-08, 06:30 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I can only partially answer your first question because I have no personal experience of the other two. SF removal tool: http://www.onlinesecurity-on.com/protect.phtml?c=55 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-10-08, 07:48 AM	#7
von hally Commodore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 634 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 0	welcome aboard qweigel __________________ May God Have Mercy Upon My Enemies ..... Because I Wont.

05-11-08, 10:54 AM	#8
Laufen zum Ziel Eternal Patrol Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hiding on the bottom Posts: 1,783 Downloads: 853 Uploads: 457	Welcome, I got tired of the SF protection and having to wait for DVD download. I went to https://www.direct2drive.com/ and download SHIII and the 1.4 patch. Worked fine. (Cost 19.00 US) Then loaded GWX 1 and GWX 2 (with mods) and I am a happy skipper. __________________ RIP Laufen zum Ziel

05-09-08, 02:48 AM	#3
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	It also helps at lambing time, makes tea for you and tucks you into bed at night... Or that might be my wife???:rotfl: Seriously it is the way the game was meant to be. Lots of other stuff out there which works with it that you can install also to enhance gameplay, graphics etc.