Installation steps for Silent Hunter III (2013)

[Raptor]

Just DO NOT install it in c:/Program Files. Windows protects that directory.

C:/Program Files (X86) works OK, but I (and others here) feel it is wiser to make a whole new directory. For example, I used c:/Games. I have multiple copies of SH3 here.

After you do the initial clean install of SH3, do not run or modify it.

COPY that original install as many times as you want to different sub-directories. Use one of these COPIES for playing vanilla SH3 or for modding, as in adding GWX Gold and the like. That way, if you're forced to delete a modded version for some reason, you still have a clean version safely protected from which you can make a new copy.


You will need a copy of MULTISH3 to set up the saved games subdirectory in My Documents.

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by RustySubmarine

Just to add to Raptors advice. You can install a clean copy of SH3 then add the 1.4 Patch.

He said it's a recent disc, with no StarForce. This means that it is already patched to 1.4b. If he does as you say he'll get a message telling him that the version of the game is unrecognized and he'll be quite confused.

[RustySubmarine]

Sorry Steve, didn't know that. My copy is one of the early DVD;s where you have to patch it to V 1.4

I think I will delete my last post to save any confusion.

[Father Goose]

Thanks guys. I will try my install next week after reviewing the advice here.
Like any good sub captain, I am patient...or I am a patient. Anyways, I digress.

Thanks Sailor Steve for clarifying the version to avoid confusion.

I plan to install on a D: drive completely away from the C:Program files directory. So far it appears there should be no issues to initially install it.

Current questions:
Should I reboot the computer after initial install?
Should I play the sim after the initial install before installing GWX thru JSGME?
Any advice on screen resolution?

[GoldenRivet]

Originally Posted by Father Goose

Should I reboot the computer after initial install?

Couldnt Hurt

Originally Posted by Father Goose

Should I play the sim after the initial install before installing GWX thru JSGME?

if anything it will allow you to see the difference between stock and modded SH3

Originally Posted by Father Goose

Any advice on screen resolution?

none from me, I am running full screen 1680x1050 without trouble

[sharkbit]

Install SH3.
Play stock and be bored outta you mind.
Install Mega-Mod of your choice-GWX or NYGM.
Install JSGME.
Install SHCommander.
Say "Wow!"
Add mods to suit taste-create mod soup.
Add too many conflicting mods until game crashes on load.
Pull hair out in frustration and start disabling mods until fixed and try different combinations in your mod soup.
Finally get game playable and stay up til the wee hours of morning terrorizing shipping.

[Father Goose]

Originally Posted by sharkbit

Install SH3.
Play stock and be bored outta you mind.
Install Mega-Mod of your choice-GWX or NYGM.
Install JSGME.
Install SHCommander.
Say "Wow!"
Add mods to suit taste-create mod soup.
Add too many conflicting mods until game crashes on load.
Pull hair out in frustration and start disabling mods until fixed and try different combinations in your mod soup.
Finally get game playable and stay up til the wee hours of morning terrorizing shipping.

Install SHCommander!!! I've been reading about that. Sounds like a great mod.
Unsure how to install it. Use JSGME?
Sounds like there are separate files for GWX. How do you install these files?
Do I understand that SH3Commander is a separate program that we run first and then launch SH3 from inside SH3 Commander?