Couple of newbie questions.........

[danlisa]

Originally Posted by alowen

ahh, nearly forgot, when i opt to download a mod how does it work ?

Do i save it to something, or does it automaticly attach to the sh3 game ????

Thanks again.

Al

Just noticed! Are you local?

Regards mods:

Larger Supermods (aka GWX, NYGM, WAC) will download as either installers or JSGME ready packages.

Smaller additional mods will download as JSGME packages. These mods are usually archived in RAR or ZIP format and need to be 'unpacked' prior to use.

Ah, I hear you ask, "what is JSGME?"

JGSME (JScones Generic Mod Enabler) is a very useful application the allows you to enable/disable downloaded mods without actually overwriting the original files in SH3. So when all mods are disabled your installation will be the same as when you installed it. You can download JSGME here - http://www.users.on.net/~jscones/software/products.html

I suggest that all mods are used with JSGME, there is nothing worse than having to re-install SH3 because of file corruption.

All I can suggest is that you take your time and read the accompanying documentation to make sure you know what processes are involved.

If you are thinking about adding lots of little mods to your vanilla SH3 be sure that you have already identified an aspect that you want to change and then find the mod for that problem.

However, you need to know that the large supermods have combined many of the smaller fixes/mods/corrections into single packages for ease of use and you may find that you do not need to add anything further to enjoy the game.

I strongly recommend that you at least play a couple of patrols with vanilla SH3 and then look at a supermod. Unless you play vanilla SH3 before changing up, you will not realise the amount of work put into these supermods.

Once you have decided that vanilla SH3 is rather lacking, get GWX.:p LOL, I lasted that long before taking sides.:rotfl:Click on my sig for the GWX Homepage.

[alowen]

Hi Danlisa, thanks for the advice. Im in the Hayle area.

Al