When should I install Grey Wolves? - Page 2

papa_smurf · 01-21-11, 06:11 AM

Install as soon as you feel your ready. Took me 2-3 weeks of stock SH3, before I installed GWX and have never looked back since. Yes it can be frustrating at times (i.e. when your been attacked by destroyers and see no way out), but other times it can be very satisfying. So don't delay install it and don't look back

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Jimbuna · 01-21-11, 07:49 AM

Most importantly of all......enjoy the GWXperience.

stokeyblokey · 01-22-11, 07:52 AM

I'd do it just as soon as possible myself, I have just completed a stock SH3 career from 39 thru 45 (no DiD for me on the first one!) and following that I uninstalled/installed SH3 again then GWX on top...I wish I had just installed it like that from day one to be honest.

Yeah, it is more difficult than stock (so far for me it is!) but stock was bloody hard when I first moved up from SH2 and I don't see it being any steeper a learning curve just going to GWX than doing it the way I did. And the extra ships, better graphics, more realistic experience etc etc make the stock game look increasingly lame in comparison now I'm GWXing.

Plus it saves you getting used to UI features that are then changed in GWX, I keep looking in the wrong places for stuff now

Sandman_28054 · 01-25-11, 06:03 PM

I, on the other hand, haven't had much luck with GWX 3.0.

I have loaded it, but after about the 12th mission, saved games always corrupt, and playing in general locks my 'puter up.

So I don't play it.

Damo · 01-25-11, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandman_28054

I, on the other hand, haven't had much luck with GWX 3.0.

I have loaded it, but after about the 12th mission, saved games always corrupt, and playing in general locks my 'puter up.

So I don't play it.

You should give more details of your problems and your computer specs so maybe we can help you solve those issues instead of blaming GWX as the root cause. No doubt any problems you're experiencing have been discussed on these forums umpteen times before.

Sandman_28054 · 01-26-11, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Damo

You should give more details of your problems and your computer specs so maybe we can help you solve those issues instead of blaming GWX as the root cause. No doubt any problems you're experiencing have been discussed on these forums umpteen times before.

I have an AMD 960 Chipset (2.08 Ghz processor), 160 GB Seagate HD, 2 GB, PC3800 DDR Ram, PNY 512 mb video card, HD Litescribe DVD-RW, Envision 19" Widescreen monitor.

Need more info?

Gargamel · 01-26-11, 06:42 PM

Yes, what circumstances are the saved games corrupting?

What chipset GPU? What OS?

Sandman_28054 · 01-26-11, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Gargamel

Yes, what circumstances are the saved games corrupting?

Usually when I save and exit.

When attempting to load the game, all nothing works. NOTHING!

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What chipset GPU? What OS?

AMD Dual Core 960, 2.08 Ghz.

WinXP Sp3

Gargamel · 01-26-11, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandman_28054

Usually when I save and exit.

When attempting to load the game, all nothing works. NOTHING!

AMD Dual Core 960, 2.08 Ghz.

WinXP Sp3

GPU, not CPU.

Butr anyways, This is the cuase of most save game CTD's. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=179211

Jimbuna · 01-26-11, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by stokeyblokey

I'd do it just as soon as possible myself, I have just completed a stock SH3 career from 39 thru 45 (no DiD for me on the first one!) and following that I uninstalled/installed SH3 again then GWX on top...I wish I had just installed it like that from day one to be honest.

Yeah, it is more difficult than stock (so far for me it is!) but stock was bloody hard when I first moved up from SH2 and I don't see it being any steeper a learning curve just going to GWX than doing it the way I did. And the extra ships, better graphics, more realistic experience etc etc make the stock game look increasingly lame in comparison now I'm GWXing.

Plus it saves you getting used to UI features that are then changed in GWX, I keep looking in the wrong places for stuff now

SINK EM ALL!!

Sandman_28054 · 01-26-11, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Gargamel

GPU, not CPU.

That I couldn't tell you.

I built this computer from Tigerdirect.com.

I think it had an nvidia chipset.

But, I have a PCIExpress 16 Nvidia GeForce 8500(?) 512 mb video card.

Don't know if the above info helps.

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Butr anyways, This is the cuase of most save game CTD's. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=179211

Gargamel · 01-26-11, 08:17 PM

The nvidia Geforce 8500 is your GPU.

frau kaleun · 01-26-11, 11:02 PM

GPU = (I think) Graphics Processing Unit (?)* or what I've always called the "video card" or, when I was feeling a bit more hep than usual, a "graphics card." Some days I would get really crazy and type "gfx card" instead.

*I just figured this out, like, yesterday.

JK07 · 04-26-11, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by danexpat

I tried to copy GWX to a new folder in Steamapps and got the modding-detected error message. Copied to the SH3 directory and installed.

The GWX manual is extremely impressive. Can't wait to take this out for a spin!

I'm also trying to switch over from vanilla SH3 from STeam to using GWX 3.0. Similarly, I'm getting the mods detected error message. I've got no mods, redownloaded/installed the game from Steam and I've tried saving GWX to numerous different folders. Nothing seems to keep the mods detected message from popping up. Anyone know what the deal is?

Bakkels · 04-26-11, 03:59 PM

If you uninstall, I think there's a sh3 folder somewhere in your SteamApps folder that needs to be deleted too. (Not sure though, I don't have the Steam version)
Also, in 'My Documents' there is a Sh3 folder. I think you gotta delete that one too.

01-21-11, 06:11 AM	#16
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Install as soon as you feel your ready. Took me 2-3 weeks of stock SH3, before I installed GWX and have never looked back since. Yes it can be frustrating at times (i.e. when your been attacked by destroyers and see no way out), but other times it can be very satisfying. So don't delay install it and don't look back. __________________

01-21-11, 07:49 AM	#17
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,876 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Most importantly of all......enjoy the GWXperience. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-26-11, 06:42 PM	#22
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Yes, what circumstances are the saved games corrupting? What chipset GPU? What OS? __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

01-26-11, 08:17 PM	#27
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	The nvidia Geforce 8500 is your GPU. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

04-26-11, 03:59 PM	#30
Bakkels Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Groningen, The Netherlands Posts: 709 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 6	If you uninstall, I think there's a sh3 folder somewhere in your SteamApps folder that needs to be deleted too. (Not sure though, I don't have the Steam version) Also, in 'My Documents' there is a Sh3 folder. I think you gotta delete that one too. __________________ My sh3 skins : http://www.gamefront.com/files/user/Bakkels Or go to the sh3 downloads section > skins

01-22-11, 07:52 AM	#18
stokeyblokey Sailor man Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stoke - of course! Posts: 48 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	I'd do it just as soon as possible myself, I have just completed a stock SH3 career from 39 thru 45 (no DiD for me on the first one!) and following that I uninstalled/installed SH3 again then GWX on top...I wish I had just installed it like that from day one to be honest. Yeah, it is more difficult than stock (so far for me it is!) but stock was bloody hard when I first moved up from SH2 and I don't see it being any steeper a learning curve just going to GWX than doing it the way I did. And the extra ships, better graphics, more realistic experience etc etc make the stock game look increasingly lame in comparison now I'm GWXing. Plus it saves you getting used to UI features that are then changed in GWX, I keep looking in the wrong places for stuff now

01-25-11, 06:03 PM	#19
Sandman_28054 Captain Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 547 Downloads: 279 Uploads: 0	I, on the other hand, haven't had much luck with GWX 3.0. I have loaded it, but after about the 12th mission, saved games always corrupt, and playing in general locks my 'puter up. So I don't play it.

01-26-11, 11:02 PM	#28
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	GPU = (I think) Graphics Processing Unit (?)* or what I've always called the "video card" or, when I was feeling a bit more hep than usual, a "graphics card." Some days I would get really crazy and type "gfx card" instead. *I just figured this out, like, yesterday.