Installing FotRSU

Macgregor the Hammer · 01-09-20, 08:20 PM

I finally got FotRSU installed and everything looked good. First attempt to run I received "Application Load Error 2:0000065558"

Per instruction, I moved my Steam files to a directory I created C:\Games\Silent Hunter Wolves of the Pacific to get it out of the 'protected' x86 directory. I wonder if Steam is having a problem with the move.

Anyone know if there's a work around?

propbeanie · 01-09-20, 10:10 PM

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_...7418-YUBN-8129

Macgregor the Hammer · 01-10-20, 08:33 PM

First, I want to thank Propbeanie and Theburbster for their help!

I have FotRSU up and running! Took a little bit, but we learn from our mistakes. I'm using Steam and what I tried first was just moving SH4 the C: root drive. Crash. I should have known that Steam has to have a path to the software. I was referred to the document on how to change directories through Steam. It turned out that Steam only allows one directory per drive so I was stuck with Program Files (x86). What I needed was another partition. I didn't have enough room to divide up my Win 7 partition, so I dug into my computer parts box and found an old WD 250gig SATA drive. If I have computer components that work, I keep them. In my box, I have AGP and VESA Local Bus video cards, ancient mobo's and even a 5 1/4" floppy drive, that's how old it is. I installed the HDD and now I have an extra 100gig for games and more importantly, a different drive to install Steam games on. I changed the Steam default drive to G:\Games. Steam installed without a hitch as did FotRSU. JSGME found the mod and I knew it was installed correctly when I saw the nested mods in the FotRSU appear. I converted the executables with LAA and started the sim. I'm still oooooing and aaaaahhhing with the graphics. The mod was well worth the headaches it took to get here. My only concern is that the periscope and any other round shape are kind of oval running at 1920x1080. I've tried other 16:9 ratios and they show the same. Maybe I'll just run in window mode. I would loose a quarter inch on each side, but it would be worth it to have the symmetry.

A hearty Bravo Zulu to the FotRSU team for a unbelievable mod!!!

Macgregor out=====

propbeanie · 01-11-20, 10:47 AM

With the 'oval' shaped stuff, that usually is indicative of an improper video stream set-up somewhere along the line. Analog CRTs it usually doesn't matter, except the ratio, such as with 4:3, 5:3 or widescreen. Match that. With LCD screens, find out what your monitor's "Native" resolution is. Windows will usually show the monitor's native as "recommended". So my monitor does 1920x1080 at 60Hz. That is what I have Windows set to. Another monitor of mine is 1280x1024 for a 5:4 resolution, so that is set-up that way. Then, in the game, choose the same resolution, and you should be good to go. By default, the game runs at 1024x768, which is 4:3 and will distort your scopes and dials... "Options" on the main menu, "Graphic Settings", then "Game Resolution" drop-down. Click "Apply changes", you'll get a 'Are you sure?', then "Yes", and exit all of the way out of the game for the settings changes to take effect. Re-start, and you should be "even" on the circles, and your crew should also be proportioned more like humans...

Macgregor the Hammer · 01-12-20, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by propbeanie

With the 'oval' shaped stuff, that usually is indicative of an improper video stream set-up somewhere along the line. Analog CRTs it usually doesn't matter, except the ratio, such as with 4:3, 5:3 or widescreen. Match that. With LCD screens, find out what your monitor's "Native" resolution is. Windows will usually show the monitor's native as "recommended". So my monitor does 1920x1080 at 60Hz. That is what I have Windows set to. Another monitor of mine is 1280x1024 for a 5:4 resolution, so that is set-up that way. Then, in the game, choose the same resolution, and you should be good to go. By default, the game runs at 1024x768, which is 4:3 and will distort your scopes and dials... "Options" on the main menu, "Graphic Settings", then "Game Resolution" drop-down. Click "Apply changes", you'll get a 'Are you sure?', then "Yes", and exit all of the way out of the game for the settings changes to take effect. Re-start, and you should be "even" on the circles, and your crew should also be proportioned more like humans...

I used Nvidia's control panel and tweaked the display parameters for 1920x1080. I also changed the driver attributes per Rubini. Note: Nhancer doesn't work on drivers after rev. 257.xx. I found another app that does the same thing called nVidia Profiler. The game play was beautiful without the tweaks and now it's absolutely gorgeous! All the small 'jaggies' are gone by changing AA to x8, increasing particle density and some of the other tweaks has improved 3d feel and depth of texture.

I foresee myself spending a lot of time at sea!

MacGregor out-----

01-09-20, 10:10 PM	#2
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,103 Downloads: 451 Uploads: 2	https://support.steampowered.com/kb_...7418-YUBN-8129 __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

01-10-20, 08:33 PM	#3
Macgregor the Hammer Chief Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Minnesota Posts: 325 Downloads: 535 Uploads: 1	The Final Report First, I want to thank Propbeanie and Theburbster for their help! I have FotRSU up and running! Took a little bit, but we learn from our mistakes. I'm using Steam and what I tried first was just moving SH4 the C: root drive. Crash. I should have known that Steam has to have a path to the software. I was referred to the document on how to change directories through Steam. It turned out that Steam only allows one directory per drive so I was stuck with Program Files (x86). What I needed was another partition. I didn't have enough room to divide up my Win 7 partition, so I dug into my computer parts box and found an old WD 250gig SATA drive. If I have computer components that work, I keep them. In my box, I have AGP and VESA Local Bus video cards, ancient mobo's and even a 5 1/4" floppy drive, that's how old it is. I installed the HDD and now I have an extra 100gig for games and more importantly, a different drive to install Steam games on. I changed the Steam default drive to G:\Games. Steam installed without a hitch as did FotRSU. JSGME found the mod and I knew it was installed correctly when I saw the nested mods in the FotRSU appear. I converted the executables with LAA and started the sim. I'm still oooooing and aaaaahhhing with the graphics. The mod was well worth the headaches it took to get here. My only concern is that the periscope and any other round shape are kind of oval running at 1920x1080. I've tried other 16:9 ratios and they show the same. Maybe I'll just run in window mode. I would loose a quarter inch on each side, but it would be worth it to have the symmetry. A hearty Bravo Zulu to the FotRSU team for a unbelievable mod!!! Macgregor out=====

01-11-20, 10:47 AM	#4
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,103 Downloads: 451 Uploads: 2	With the 'oval' shaped stuff, that usually is indicative of an improper video stream set-up somewhere along the line. Analog CRTs it usually doesn't matter, except the ratio, such as with 4:3, 5:3 or widescreen. Match that. With LCD screens, find out what your monitor's "Native" resolution is. Windows will usually show the monitor's native as "recommended". So my monitor does 1920x1080 at 60Hz. That is what I have Windows set to. Another monitor of mine is 1280x1024 for a 5:4 resolution, so that is set-up that way. Then, in the game, choose the same resolution, and you should be good to go. By default, the game runs at 1024x768, which is 4:3 and will distort your scopes and dials... "Options" on the main menu, "Graphic Settings", then "Game Resolution" drop-down. Click "Apply changes", you'll get a 'Are you sure?', then "Yes", and exit all of the way out of the game for the settings changes to take effect. Re-start, and you should be "even" on the circles, and your crew should also be proportioned more like humans... __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

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01-09-20, 08:20 PM	#1
Macgregor the Hammer Chief Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Minnesota Posts: 325 Downloads: 535 Uploads: 1	I finally got FotRSU installed and everything looked good. First attempt to run I received "Application Load Error 2:0000065558" Per instruction, I moved my Steam files to a directory I created C:\Games\Silent Hunter Wolves of the Pacific to get it out of the 'protected' x86 directory. I wonder if Steam is having a problem with the move. Anyone know if there's a work around?