MOD management HELP thread ?? FOR Generic MOD emulator

[Oggmeista]

Hi Only my second post so be nice

Dont know about others but ive been having big problems when trying to combine multiple mods the big issue is im clueless of the order they should be in and which ones can and cannot go together Ive read many posts and read me's for alot of these mods and its only confusing matters

So was wondering if some Folk would be kind enough to do like a tutorial of which MODS are compatible and in what order Like id be under the impression that sound MODs should be installed after most other probably last?? but anyway a nicely put together tutorial would help many of us get greater enjoyment from the game and probably be inclined to purchase the new game (if its ever released)

At present this information is scattered all over the place and it would be great if it was all available and easy for people to understand might stop the cat from getting kicked as well

What u think???

Just as an example im having a problem whereby both the AAA and deck gun have no ammo from the start of the mission when using the TMO mod and as well there is no sonar in the sonar room when im using the UBM expansion

Btw gr8 work on the MODS its this kind of dedication that makes playing games like this a pleasure


cheers and happy hunting..

[gAiNiAc]

All the info you need is here:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=119504

[Oggmeista]

Sorry but this suggestion does not really answer my poilnt ie where does it tell you what order the MODS should be installed.

But I think I might of found somthing myself: The problem with the sonar, I have now eliminated after uninstalling all the MODS however 1 BIG problem still remains or 2 even Mainly that both in the UBM and standard US career There is NO AMMO for the deck gun and no ammo for the AAA in the US Career either as well as im getting an error now of missing intro movie sequence which isnt stopping the game from starting up.....



MY WARNING TO OTHERS BEWARE!!!


The only MOD thats still installed as I dont know how I can remove it is the RFB mod which was the only 1 that couldnt be installed using the JSGME installer I knew I shouldnt have risked it and I cant find an uninstaller exe for it anywhere now

Can I UNINSTALL THIS???

After this I will never be installing any MODS that dont have an uninstaller built in or can be installed using JSGME

I have a really bad feeling that Im going to need to start from scratch

[Oggmeista]

Well ive re-installed everything again think ive learned a lesson here though why this bug was happening would be nice to know.......


Well i was right looks like was terminal )

[Zero Niner]

Can't really help, just some advise:

• Not all mods are compatible with each other.
• Usually the major mods will have readmes, that may explain how to install, and what mods it will work or conflict with.
• When installing mods, it's best to install them one at a time. At every stage, fire up SH4 and test the game & see if there're any issues. That way when something doesn't quite work right you'll know it's most likely the latest mod you installed that's causing the problem.
• Get the latest version of JSGME. It will warn you when the latest mod you're installing is going to overwrite files modified by previous mods.
• In general the supermods (TMO or RFB) go first, followed by RSRDC if you're using that. Then graphics mods, finally the small mods that address a specific issue.

[kylesplanet]

Originally Posted by Oggmeista

Well ive re-installed everything again think ive learned a lesson here though why this bug was happening would be nice to know.......


Well i was right looks like was terminal )

When using RFB, you must click on the ammo icon and the gun will load. In real life, the guns didn't stay loaded.

As far as installation order, we need to know what you're running before we can help. BTW, most of the mods have a read me that will tell you install orders and the major mods like RFB, TMO, RSRDC, PE, E4...etc have instructions on the first page on how to install.

[Oggmeista]

Originally Posted by kylesplanet

When using RFB, you must click on the ammo icon and the gun will load. In real life, the guns didn't stay loaded.

As far as installation order, we need to know what you're running before we can help. BTW, most of the mods have a read me that will tell you install orders and the major mods like RFB, TMO, RSRDC, PE, E4...etc have instructions on the first page on how to install.

OK well after re-installing everything the bug with the ammunition has gone but im still getting a problem with with the sonar room ie I cant see anything in there although this is just with the UBM expansion the front end of the game now I think looks as it should ie no dashes for the names. I do know that some else posted this blank screen in sonar suite problem but dont think any1 helped him get it fixed though this was just 1 gripe he had with the game some of the others were pretty minor


Heres List of my currently installed MODS and there installation order if any1 KNOWS there incorrectly installed let me know though Im pretty sure it cant be far wrong... Also im not sure if im running the latest or most compatible versions of the MODS some direction here would be nice


rel trigger maru overhaul 152
tmo enable uboat v4
john hamms uniform mod 2.2
kakemann and lurker hlb3 destroyer sensors
pe3 install
pe3 special effects for tmo
pe3 ship debris sh4 with bodies
pe3 real reflections for harbour and objects
pe3 patch for tmo
maxoptics3 for pe3
poul-sound for sh4
bbc world
captain midnights CBS news sound MOD
maxoptics over tm1.7

[gAiNiAc]

Originally Posted by Oggmeista

Sorry but this suggestion does not really answer my poilnt ie where does it tell you what order the MODS should be installed.

If you read the mod "Read Me"s 9 out of 10 usually specify what order and where they need to be in it.