[WIP] Mega-Mod for SH5

TheDarkWraith · 01-09-11, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antier

Installed today the Magnum Opus v0.0.2 by TheDarkWraith (with patch)...

FPS are dramatically down to 10 instead of 90 with all "classical" mods installed (included TDW NewUis 6_2_3) !

Something is going wrong for me with this MegaMod ! But impossible to say where is located the problem

Edit : 8 Go Ram, intel Core Extreme QX9650, ATI 5870, Vista 64,...

I have SteelViking's high resolution shadow improvement mod enabled in it. That's probably why. I'll be releasing another patch here soon that will provide more options

Poacher886 · 01-09-11, 04:49 PM

OK, i've had a good bash at this now by starting my first campaign. Because i've not played SH5 until now, i cant compare it to original, but now i've got a feel fo the difference in controls to SH3/4 i think its great!!

I have everything maxed out both in game and via Nvidia control panel, and @1920x1200 res im getting approx 45-80+Fps (depending on where im at) with my Q9550@3950 and GTX570, so yea its all smooth for me!

I have a couple of niggling issues and a few questions.....

1. PLease..PLEASE, stop the man saying "Were in shallow waters sir" every 1-2min for the entire duration from Keil to North sea entrance!!!, I know were in shallow waters, because i decided to go there!! and the flashing shallow water icon is more than sufficient. If like me you play at least 2hours of real time travel each day, it becomes game destroying.

2. As suggested by others, i think the campaign tonnage expectency is to high and should be reduced.....to coincide with a more realistic amount of encounters with the enemy. i.e reduced to real levels!

I also have a few questions....

1. Luckily, i have'nt encountered the enemy yet as i have not the faintest idea on how to find its range / speed....despite all the manual TDC dials, there does'nt seem to be the option to use a Stadimeter / speed solution as per SH3/4 ???

2. I notice (unbeliveably) you dont get assigned a U-boat number when starting a campaign, however, i did spot one top left of the Captins log page (I think), is this your doing?, im guessing there random? and thanks if this is the case.

3. I notice when talking with the crew, that some dialog is locked out and red. i.e The radio man has the option of being asked "Try to catch some news on the radio", which would be great if it worked.

Apart from the said issues/questions all is great for me so far with no crashes either.

Thanks

BigBANGtheory · 01-09-11, 05:18 PM

I am seeing the rear splash/spray effect on the back of the conning tower instead of behind the propellors. I am not sure if this is by design I am not used to seeing it there and thought it worth mentioning.

FPS rate looked fairly normal to me, I do not use the DX9 framerate tweak as yet.

panosrxo · 01-09-11, 05:36 PM

One question regarding radio messages:
I received one, coming from a ship saying it lost a propeler. The message gives the location of the ship. If I go there, will I find it??

Chrisi078 · 01-09-11, 05:48 PM

when starting a mission or career, I still ended up on the desktop with no error meltung

marleymen · 01-09-11, 06:20 PM

@TDW How about adding to "Magnus Opus" Critical Hits Mod (for Torpedos and Deck gun) ?

Take a look:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...=critical+hits

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...=critical+hits

And another request, A fistfull of emblems.

And a question, wich files should I delete to return to original NavMap? I don´t like how it looks. Thanks.

Thanks for your patience

Rongel · 01-09-11, 06:47 PM

Great work!

I just list some things that came to mind while testing this

1. It seemed really heavy at many times, i think because of the shadows
2. The original map was better and clearer
3. interior mod took my lightbulbs away from the sub! I have nvidia card and it has some problems with the interior mod
4. I like the stock heads and the clouds! is it possible to mod these things back manually by jsgme?

This will be a great mod, no crashing yet.

oscar19681 · 01-11-11, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrisi078

when starting a mission or career, I still ended up on the desktop with no error meltung

same here.

col_Kurtz · 01-09-11, 05:47 PM

So... this is really surprised me

Almost... almost! This is Brunstbuttel, am I right? So where is it exactly. Oh my God...
I passed this way... I`m not sure how many times (Opus Magnum Mod of course) and I see it the first time! Previously, I had a collision with another ship. Harbour Pilot failed this time. After loading the game from autosave plotted new course and I see it...

Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157
[D:\Games\Silent Hunter 5\MODS]

Magnum_Opus_v0_0_1
Magnum_Opus_v0_0_1_Patch_1.0

Anybody noticed that?

thfeu58 · 01-09-11, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by col_Kurtz

So... this is really surprised me

Almost... almost! This is Brunstbuttel, am I right? So where is it exactly. Oh my God...
I passed this way... I`m not sure how many times (Opus Magnum Mod of course) and I see it the first time! Previously, I had a collision with another ship. Harbour Pilot failed this time. After loading the game from autosave plotted new course and I see it...

Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157
[D:\Games\Silent Hunter 5\MODS]

Magnum_Opus_v0_0_1
Magnum_Opus_v0_0_1_Patch_1.0

Anybody noticed that?

Have you started to install the Magnum_Opus a new career, or only load a previously saved game?
For a correct representation of the new Brunsbüttel, a dds file is stored, which is loaded only when beginning a new career.
Brunsbüttel is no isolated cases, for other ports are those files stored. A new start career is necessary.

Greeting
thfeu58

TheDarkWraith · 01-09-11, 07:28 PM

I'm just finishing up patch 2 for Magnum Opus. Here's what it entails:

- ability to change map colors and place map back to stock color
- fix for missing lights for users with nVidia GPUs
- added ability for ships to fire off radio messages when they detect you
- added ability for ships to fire off radio messages when sinking/destroyed
- added ACSoft's Environment 5.0 fix
- added Trevally's tutorials
- included the Anti-Lag program for those users who want to try it (if you're having poor fps performance it's a good thing to look into)
- ability to set SteelViking's HR or LS shadows or put shadows back to stock
- changes to ship's lengths, masts, and drafts (work by Trevally and toniloCoyote) and revised RAOBF graticules for the scopes
- changed how you enable a scope mod to be more user friendly. Now you just select the scope mod you need for your aspect ratio - no patches required

Patch 2 can only be installed when you are IN PORT.

Patch 2 released. See post #1 for details

col_Kurtz · 01-10-11, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thfeu58

Have you started to install the Magnum_Opus a new career, or only load a previously saved game?
For a correct representation of the new Brunsbüttel, a dds file is stored, which is loaded only when beginning a new career.
Brunsbüttel is no isolated cases, for other ports are those files stored. A new start career is necessary.

Greeting
thfeu58

Whoops... Ok. But earlier I did the same. Start from the saved game. Ok, I will this new way. Start from begin.

Schütze · 01-10-11, 06:12 AM

Mightyfine crew alt. faces
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...163591&page=21

I notice that stock faces are incorporated in Magnus Opus but does that mean you could enable the option alternative faces in the Mega Mod? IMHO the alternative faces reflects a realistic german sub-crew than a 50+ Navigator and an eye-patched 1 WO.

A lots of CTD could be tracked to the "Improved Shadows" mod depending on your computer settings and graphic card. I suppose NVIDIA-users is a victim of this. I used "Improved Shadows" and experienced CTD as early as when uploading.

oscar19681 · 01-11-11, 12:47 PM

I dont understand how to install the patch. can someone help me out please?
Do i need to put the stuff in the patch in the mod enablers as wel? I,m puzzeled.

antier · 01-09-11, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDarkWraith

I have SteelViking's high resolution shadow improvement mod enabled in it. That's probably why. I'll be releasing another patch here soon that will provide more options

I confirm : the Shadow Improvement Mod is the mod causing FPS drop down (tried with a 6_3_3 version, no megamod).

01-09-11, 05:47 PM	#9
col_Kurtz XO Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 424 Downloads: 341 Uploads: 0	I`m on the crash course! So... this is really surprised me Almost... almost! This is Brunstbuttel, am I right? So where is it exactly. Oh my God... I passed this way... I`m not sure how many times (Opus Magnum Mod of course) and I see it the first time! Previously, I had a collision with another ship. Harbour Pilot failed this time. After loading the game from autosave plotted new course and I see it... Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157 [D:\Games\Silent Hunter 5\MODS] Magnum_Opus_v0_0_1 Magnum_Opus_v0_0_1_Patch_1.0 Anybody noticed that? __________________ DRM it`s a horror, horror... col. Kurtz Apocalypse Now WinXP Pro SP3 2x1GB Geil 800Mhz DDR2, ATI 4850 Asus Top, E2160 1.80 Ghz overlocked to 2.79Ghz MoBo Asus P5b

01-09-11, 07:28 PM	#11
TheDarkWraith Black Magic Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11,962 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 5	I'm just finishing up patch 2 for Magnum Opus. Here's what it entails: - ability to change map colors and place map back to stock color - fix for missing lights for users with nVidia GPUs - added ability for ships to fire off radio messages when they detect you - added ability for ships to fire off radio messages when sinking/destroyed - added ACSoft's Environment 5.0 fix - added Trevally's tutorials - included the Anti-Lag program for those users who want to try it (if you're having poor fps performance it's a good thing to look into) - ability to set SteelViking's HR or LS shadows or put shadows back to stock - changes to ship's lengths, masts, and drafts (work by Trevally and toniloCoyote) and revised RAOBF graticules for the scopes - changed how you enable a scope mod to be more user friendly. Now you just select the scope mod you need for your aspect ratio - no patches required Patch 2 can only be installed when you are IN PORT. Patch 2 released. See post #1 for details Last edited by TheDarkWraith; 01-09-11 at 07:47 PM.

01-10-11, 06:12 AM	#13
Schütze Seaman Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 41 Downloads: 102 Uploads: 0	Mightyfine crew alt. faces http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...163591&page=21 I notice that stock faces are incorporated in Magnus Opus but does that mean you could enable the option alternative faces in the Mega Mod? IMHO the alternative faces reflects a realistic german sub-crew than a 50+ Navigator and an eye-patched 1 WO. A lots of CTD could be tracked to the "Improved Shadows" mod depending on your computer settings and graphic card. I suppose NVIDIA-users is a victim of this. I used "Improved Shadows" and experienced CTD as early as when uploading. __________________ What are wolfpacks? -SH5 programmer, 3 months before release http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...=159298&page=4

01-11-11, 12:47 PM	#14
oscar19681 Admiral Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,020 Downloads: 119 Uploads: 0	I dont understand how to install the patch. can someone help me out please? Do i need to put the stuff in the patch in the mod enablers as wel? I,m puzzeled. __________________ we live we die but death does not ends it. Jim Morrison 1943-1971

01-09-11, 04:49 PM	#2
Poacher886 Chief Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Highlands UK Posts: 323 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	OK, i've had a good bash at this now by starting my first campaign. Because i've not played SH5 until now, i cant compare it to original, but now i've got a feel fo the difference in controls to SH3/4 i think its great!! I have everything maxed out both in game and via Nvidia control panel, and @1920x1200 res im getting approx 45-80+Fps (depending on where im at) with my Q9550@3950 and GTX570, so yea its all smooth for me! I have a couple of niggling issues and a few questions..... 1. PLease..PLEASE, stop the man saying "Were in shallow waters sir" every 1-2min for the entire duration from Keil to North sea entrance!!!, I know were in shallow waters, because i decided to go there!! and the flashing shallow water icon is more than sufficient. If like me you play at least 2hours of real time travel each day, it becomes game destroying. 2. As suggested by others, i think the campaign tonnage expectency is to high and should be reduced.....to coincide with a more realistic amount of encounters with the enemy. i.e reduced to real levels! I also have a few questions.... 1. Luckily, i have'nt encountered the enemy yet as i have not the faintest idea on how to find its range / speed....despite all the manual TDC dials, there does'nt seem to be the option to use a Stadimeter / speed solution as per SH3/4 ??? 2. I notice (unbeliveably) you dont get assigned a U-boat number when starting a campaign, however, i did spot one top left of the Captins log page (I think), is this your doing?, im guessing there random? and thanks if this is the case. 3. I notice when talking with the crew, that some dialog is locked out and red. i.e The radio man has the option of being asked "Try to catch some news on the radio", which would be great if it worked. Apart from the said issues/questions all is great for me so far with no crashes either. Thanks

01-09-11, 05:18 PM	#3
BigBANGtheory Officer Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: British Waters Posts: 243 Downloads: 98 Uploads: 0	I am seeing the rear splash/spray effect on the back of the conning tower instead of behind the propellors. I am not sure if this is by design I am not used to seeing it there and thought it worth mentioning. FPS rate looked fairly normal to me, I do not use the DX9 framerate tweak as yet.

01-09-11, 05:36 PM	#4
panosrxo Planesman Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Greece Posts: 188 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	One question regarding radio messages: I received one, coming from a ship saying it lost a propeler. The message gives the location of the ship. If I go there, will I find it??

01-09-11, 05:48 PM	#5
Chrisi078 A-ganger Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 80 Downloads: 57 Uploads: 0	when starting a mission or career, I still ended up on the desktop with no error meltung

01-09-11, 06:20 PM	#6
marleymen Planesman Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Con dos cojones, ESPAÑA Posts: 190 Downloads: 126 Uploads: 0	@TDW How about adding to "Magnus Opus" Critical Hits Mod (for Torpedos and Deck gun) ? Take a look: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...=critical+hits http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...=critical+hits And another request, A fistfull of emblems. And a question, wich files should I delete to return to original NavMap? I don´t like how it looks. Thanks. Thanks for your patience

01-09-11, 06:47 PM	#7
Rongel Grey Wolf Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Finland Posts: 859 Downloads: 174 Uploads: 0	Great work! I just list some things that came to mind while testing this 1. It seemed really heavy at many times, i think because of the shadows 2. The original map was better and clearer 3. interior mod took my lightbulbs away from the sub! I have nvidia card and it has some problems with the interior mod 4. I like the stock heads and the clouds! is it possible to mod these things back manually by jsgme? This will be a great mod, no crashing yet.