STEAM and SH3 issues

Gargamel · 02-01-13, 12:25 AM

Mods, can we sticky this please? This is a weekly question that needs a dedicated thread.

STEAM and SH3:

Some people will contend that STEAM is not to be used with SH3, but I disagree. There are some minor issues, but they can usually be worked around. There is no reason to have buyers remorse if you have already downloaded SH3, and then are told not to. The STEAM version works ok.

Here are a couple of the known issues with STEAM:

STEAM and GWX:

You will get an install error when installing GWX using the STEAM version of SH3.

The GWX installer is looking for SH3.exe. STEAM has placed that file in a location that is not the default for GWX. The installer then throws a cryptic and confusing error message (sorry GWX team, but it is). All you need to do is locate where STEAM put the SH3.exe file and point the installer there.

Make sure it is actually a fresh and clean install of SH3 before installing GWX.

STEAM and SH Commander:

There seems to be some lag time between when SHC launches SH3, and when the STEAM client actually gets around to doing it. Conflicts in the CFG files tend to crop up from this delay, as in recently implemented mods never appearing ingame.

One way to get around this is to turn off automatic rollback in SHC. This will prevent SHC from undoing any recent changes. It will lead to a 'buildup' of 'weirdness' in your CFG files though. I would recommend doing a manual rollback before every new mod install/change. It seems to work differently for each user, so find out what pattern of rollbacks give you the least conflicts.

Any other STEAM/SH3 issues that need adressed?

02-01-13, 12:25 AM	#1
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	STEAM and SH3 issues Mods, can we sticky this please? This is a weekly question that needs a dedicated thread. STEAM and SH3: Some people will contend that STEAM is not to be used with SH3, but I disagree. There are some minor issues, but they can usually be worked around. There is no reason to have buyers remorse if you have already downloaded SH3, and then are told not to. The STEAM version works ok. Here are a couple of the known issues with STEAM: STEAM and GWX: You will get an install error when installing GWX using the STEAM version of SH3. The GWX installer is looking for SH3.exe. STEAM has placed that file in a location that is not the default for GWX. The installer then throws a cryptic and confusing error message (sorry GWX team, but it is). All you need to do is locate where STEAM put the SH3.exe file and point the installer there. Make sure it is actually a fresh and clean install of SH3 before installing GWX. STEAM and SH Commander: There seems to be some lag time between when SHC launches SH3, and when the STEAM client actually gets around to doing it. Conflicts in the CFG files tend to crop up from this delay, as in recently implemented mods never appearing ingame. One way to get around this is to turn off automatic rollback in SHC. This will prevent SHC from undoing any recent changes. It will lead to a 'buildup' of 'weirdness' in your CFG files though. I would recommend doing a manual rollback before every new mod install/change. It seems to work differently for each user, so find out what pattern of rollbacks give you the least conflicts. Any other STEAM/SH3 issues that need adressed? __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.