Howdy from UK

FPSNige · 01-28-16, 09:31 AM

Howdy subsimmers.

Somehow, after ~10 years this game is back on my sonar.
Well, to be honest a friend of mine was talking about world of warships and it got me thinking "what was that incredible sub sim I used to play with an american friend?". A google search later and I'm purchasing SH3 on steam. I remember reading SH4 wasn't a patch on 3, and I completely missed 5, and reading this morning about it seems I wouldn't of gotten my moneys worth out of it.

Back then I had no idea of mods and was a little green with PC gaming having only come to it 2 or 3 years previously. I most certainly had never played a sim before and I was hooked.
Time marches on and after a few months I was probably back on the most recent COD or whatever.

I've since been a big fan of sims like Elite dangerous, ARMA, Iracing etc. I like my games with a little more substance these days. And I can't tell you how real the nostalgia is to get back into this.

I do however have a question, a question that is likely asked by every bloody new sign up, I'm afraid. Yep, you've guessed it!

What are the best mods to start out with? Sorry

Also, is the SHO online I ha e just discovered worth playing (I really don't have a lot of time these days, a couple hours weekdays, maybe a few hours on a Sunday).

Anyways, sorry for the wall of text! Can't wait to get the game installed and hope its as good as Iremember!

Cheers
Nige

THEBERBSTER · 01-28-16, 12:40 PM

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FPSNige · 01-28-16, 02:02 PM

Many thanks for the welcome.

Been having a read about the forums and got the game installed. LSH3 is downloading now!

Looking forward to sinking them flotilla's!

HW3 · 01-28-16, 02:55 PM

Welcome Aboard!

u crank · 01-28-16, 03:44 PM

Welcome to SubSim FPSNige.

Aktungbby · 01-28-16, 10:49 PM

FPSNige!

BossMark · 01-29-16, 12:39 AM

A very warm welcome

FPSNige · 01-29-16, 10:15 AM

Cheers, lads!

I'm afraid it was a fruitless night. Turns out LSH3 doesn't like spaces in the title. Steam names the final folder with 3 spaces.

Fixed that issue and even got steam to still launch the game despite editing the spaces out in the folder (Edit the appmanifest file did the trick).

LSH3 all installed, wide-screen GUI enabled. Launched the game and was giddy to see the new splash screen and menu proving the mod was working.

I then moved the screen to the big TV, plugged the speakers in, grabbed a beer and prepared to set up (hopefully) the new steam controller for it.

Relaunched the game, grabbed a crafty hen to drink, click the mission, it began loading, only to stall with the loading bar all red...for ages.... Eventually realised it had crashed, swore abit.

Tried again, same thing. So called it a night.

Any ideas?

Specs:
I7 4790k
AMD Fury
16gb ddr3
Samsung evo SSD
Creative titanium PCIe

FPSNige · 01-29-16, 03:45 PM

Never mind. Got the game working with LSH3 tonite. The wide-screen mod won't launch with steam however.

fitzcarraldo · 01-30-16, 06:11 PM

Welcome aboard and enjoy SUBSIM!

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Best regards.

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Jimbuna · 01-31-16, 08:50 AM

Welcome

adrians69 · 01-31-16, 09:44 AM

Welcome aboard. and in answer to your other question, I wouldn't bother with SH online, the devs have all but abandoned it and it was in no way a "Subsim" really

Eichhörnchen · 02-03-16, 12:54 AM

Welcome aboard

Commander Wallace · 02-03-16, 09:28 AM

Welcome to Subsim FPSNige . I'm sure the mod guru's here will be able to assist you .

01-28-16, 09:31 AM	#1
FPSNige Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Norwich, UK Posts: 7 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Howdy from UK Howdy subsimmers. Somehow, after ~10 years this game is back on my sonar. Well, to be honest a friend of mine was talking about world of warships and it got me thinking "what was that incredible sub sim I used to play with an american friend?". A google search later and I'm purchasing SH3 on steam. I remember reading SH4 wasn't a patch on 3, and I completely missed 5, and reading this morning about it seems I wouldn't of gotten my moneys worth out of it. Back then I had no idea of mods and was a little green with PC gaming having only come to it 2 or 3 years previously. I most certainly had never played a sim before and I was hooked. Time marches on and after a few months I was probably back on the most recent COD or whatever. I've since been a big fan of sims like Elite dangerous, ARMA, Iracing etc. I like my games with a little more substance these days. And I can't tell you how real the nostalgia is to get back into this. I do however have a question, a question that is likely asked by every bloody new sign up, I'm afraid. Yep, you've guessed it! What are the best mods to start out with? Sorry Also, is the SHO online I ha e just discovered worth playing (I really don't have a lot of time these days, a couple hours weekdays, maybe a few hours on a Sunday). Anyways, sorry for the wall of text! Can't wait to get the game installed and hope its as good as Iremember! Cheers Nige

01-28-16, 12:40 PM	#2
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	A Warm Welcome To The Subsim Community >FPSNige Find Help & Useful Information In My SHIV & SHV Signature Thread Links. Subsim <> How To Donate <> See The Benefits <> Support The Community Treat Yourself To The Wolves Of Steel Mega Mod <> SH5 The Dawn Of A New Beginning The Wolves Of Steel Frequently Asked Questions + Campaign Fix In > FAQ’s & Game Tips (Please Look Here First Before Posting A Question) Silent Hunter III from 2005 bring your game play to 2015 with the LIVING SILENT HUNTER III EDITION 2015 Mega Mod __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

01-28-16, 02:55 PM	#4
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01-28-16, 03:44 PM	#5
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01-28-16, 10:49 PM	#6
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01-28-16, 02:02 PM	#3
FPSNige Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Norwich, UK Posts: 7 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Many thanks for the welcome. Been having a read about the forums and got the game installed. LSH3 is downloading now! Looking forward to sinking them flotilla's!

01-29-16, 12:39 AM	#7
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01-29-16, 10:15 AM	#8
FPSNige Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Norwich, UK Posts: 7 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Cheers, lads! I'm afraid it was a fruitless night. Turns out LSH3 doesn't like spaces in the title. Steam names the final folder with 3 spaces. Fixed that issue and even got steam to still launch the game despite editing the spaces out in the folder (Edit the appmanifest file did the trick). LSH3 all installed, wide-screen GUI enabled. Launched the game and was giddy to see the new splash screen and menu proving the mod was working. I then moved the screen to the big TV, plugged the speakers in, grabbed a beer and prepared to set up (hopefully) the new steam controller for it. Relaunched the game, grabbed a crafty hen to drink, click the mission, it began loading, only to stall with the loading bar all red...for ages.... Eventually realised it had crashed, swore abit. Tried again, same thing. So called it a night. Any ideas? Specs: I7 4790k AMD Fury 16gb ddr3 Samsung evo SSD Creative titanium PCIe

01-29-16, 03:45 PM	#9
FPSNige Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Norwich, UK Posts: 7 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Never mind. Got the game working with LSH3 tonite. The wide-screen mod won't launch with steam however.

01-30-16, 06:11 PM	#10
fitzcarraldo Argentinian Skipper Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Somewhere between Buenos Aires and the Bungo Suido Posts: 5,318 Downloads: 3345 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard and enjoy SUBSIM! If you have a Facebook account, you can join the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/25990473292/ Best regards. Fitzcarraldo __________________ *My subject is War, and the pity of War. The Poetry is in the pity - Wilfred Owen.*

01-31-16, 08:50 AM	#11
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01-31-16, 09:44 AM	#12
adrians69 Engineer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK Posts: 219 Downloads: 308 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard. and in answer to your other question, I wouldn't bother with SH online, the devs have all but abandoned it and it was in no way a "Subsim" really __________________ "Huntin', hidin' & killin' since Silent Service '83" Click here to view my MS Flight Simulator X, Silent Hunter, Space Shuttle Mission Simulator, X Plane 11 & Train Simulator 2020 screenshots!! http://www.flickr.com/photos/adrians69/

02-03-16, 12:54 AM	#13
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02-03-16, 09:28 AM	#14
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,297 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	Welcome to Subsim FPSNige . I'm sure the mod guru's here will be able to assist you .

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