Newbie to Subsim and to game modding

FatRascal · 07-25-10, 05:03 AM

Hello again - Another stoopid question due to the fact that pre-SHIII I've never bothered downloading game mods, but GWX 3.0 has converted me!

I've tried downloading the "lifeboats 1.4 mod" which appears as a JSGME file in my Windows Vista "downloads" window, but when I open JSGME it isn't there in the list of Mods available for activation. I can see all the GWX folders and mods, but nothing about lifeboats at all.

Where does the file need to be / what do I need to do in order to make JSGME recognise it alongside all the GWX stuff?

Again, sorry for the thicko question, but you were very helpful last time out on the sound issue.

Jimbuna · 07-25-10, 05:45 AM

Download the lifeboats & Debris mod v4:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...do=file&id=628

The file will come packed/zipped unpack it into the MODS folder in your SH3 directory then enable it with JSGME.

JSGME will only open those files that are located in the MODS folder.

Venatore · 07-25-10, 05:51 AM

FatRascal,

Welcome to Subsim and the world of Silent Hunter.

Kind regards

Venatore (U657)

Herr-Berbunch · 07-26-10, 08:12 AM

Welcome aboard everybody.

There are no such things as stoopid questions, just wrong threads, and there have been neither here so far. Ask away and the Gods will reply (and I'll stick my oar in to admit I know nothing!)

maillemaker · 07-26-10, 09:11 AM

If you are using SH3 Commander, and you screw around with the time compression settings a certain way, it can cause sound problems.

Steve

FatRascal · 07-26-10, 02:42 PM

Thanks guys - sorted it. It's now "activated" in JSGME.

Am I right in thinking though that the lifeboats won't appear until I start a new patrol from base?

Really helpful community here - thanks again folks!

frau kaleun · 07-26-10, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FatRascal

Thanks guys - sorted it. It's now "activated" in JSGME.

Am I right in thinking though that the lifeboats won't appear until I start a new patrol from base?

Really helpful community here - thanks again folks!

As a general rule, mods should be enabled/disabled when you are already in base between patrols - if you do it while you are in the middle of a patrol you may have difficulty loading your saved games since they were created when the game's files were different than they are after adding/removing additional modifications.

From your question it sounds like you may have been in the middle of a patrol when you enabled the mod, so you may have some troubles - won't know until you try, I guess. Good luck!

Jimbuna · 07-27-10, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FatRascal

Thanks guys - sorted it. It's now "activated" in JSGME.

Am I right in thinking though that the lifeboats won't appear until I start a new patrol from base?

Really helpful community here - thanks again folks!

If you do experience problems, delete the career and start a new one because it is not worth the hassle a corrupted save file in a career can cause.

07-25-10, 05:45 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,964 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Download the lifeboats & Debris mod v4: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...do=file&id=628 The file will come packed/zipped unpack it into the MODS folder in your SH3 directory then enable it with JSGME. JSGME will only open those files that are located in the MODS folder. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-26-10, 08:12 AM	#4
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard everybody. There are no such things as stoopid questions, just wrong threads, and there have been neither here so far. Ask away and the Gods will reply (and I'll stick my oar in to admit I know nothing!) __________________

07-25-10, 05:03 AM	#1
FatRascal Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 5 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Hello again - Another stoopid question due to the fact that pre-SHIII I've never bothered downloading game mods, but GWX 3.0 has converted me! I've tried downloading the "lifeboats 1.4 mod" which appears as a JSGME file in my Windows Vista "downloads" window, but when I open JSGME it isn't there in the list of Mods available for activation. I can see all the GWX folders and mods, but nothing about lifeboats at all. Where does the file need to be / what do I need to do in order to make JSGME recognise it alongside all the GWX stuff? Again, sorry for the thicko question, but you were very helpful last time out on the sound issue.

07-25-10, 05:51 AM	#3
Venatore Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia:- Sydney Posts: 2,049 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	FatRascal, Welcome to Subsim and the world of Silent Hunter. Kind regards Venatore (U657)

07-26-10, 09:11 AM	#5
maillemaker Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,639 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	If you are using SH3 Commander, and you screw around with the time compression settings a certain way, it can cause sound problems. Steve

07-26-10, 02:42 PM	#6
FatRascal Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 5 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys - sorted it. It's now "activated" in JSGME. Am I right in thinking though that the lifeboats won't appear until I start a new patrol from base? Really helpful community here - thanks again folks!