Newbie tips, what mods to get?

Fish In The Water · 03-23-11, 08:13 PM

Welcome to the wonderful world of SH3!

While I can only speak for myself, I would definitely recommend going with the Grey Wolves (aka GWX3) supermod. It adds so much in the way of graphic and gameplay enhancements as to be virtually light years ahead of the stock game.

Once you've got GWX, http://www.thegreywolves.com/downloads/ there are a number of great additions - many of which can be previewed right here:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=170090

However you decide to mod it, I'm sure you'll find your free copy of SH3 to be a real treasure in a sea of average games. Once again, welcome to the pack and good hunting!

Gargamel · 03-23-11, 08:37 PM

I assume it's the steam version?

Couple quick notes about it:

1) When installing GWX (or any other mod) make sure you point the installer to where steam put it, not where the installer thinks it is.

2) When you run SH commander (which is required if you run any other mods or not, but read the FAQ's for making them work together), be aware some steam users have a delay between SHC launching SH3 and it actually launching, causing SHC to undo all it's changes. Leave the auto rollback option unchecked if this is happening. You'll see what I mean when you run it.

But as I mentioned, regardless if you mod otherwise, you must have SH commander. It's an external app, not a mod, but it does everything the menu of SH3 should have done.

And get a super mod, GWX seems to be the standard one, but there are a few other very good ones too. None is absolutely better than the others, just arguably, and then it all depends on which you want.

desirableroasted · 03-23-11, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gargamel

2) When you run SH commander (which is required if you run any other mods or not, but read the FAQ's for making them work together),.

SH3 Commander is not required to run other mods... are your referring to JSGME? Same author and a lifesaver if there ever was one.

Absolutely, if you start to mod up. get JSGME.

Gargamel · 03-23-11, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desirableroasted

SH3 Commander is not required to run other mods... are your referring to JSGME? Same author and a lifesaver if there ever was one.

Absolutely, if you start to mod up. get JSGME.

Err I knew that would sound confusing. It reads funny, but it says whether you have other mods or not, SHC is a requirement.

desirableroasted · 03-23-11, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gargamel

Err I knew that would sound confusing. It reads funny, but it says whether you have other mods or not, SHC is a requirement.

Oh, agreed. It is the mod to have. Never leave port without it.

But, just so our new players know... it is not a technical requirement to have it.

It is just a (very) good basic mod to have.

03-24-11, 12:12 PM

Thank you all for your replies. It is a massive help for me. I think I will start with unmodded SH3. I have to say I find SHIV tempting because of better graphics, but I will start with SH3 anyhow. I will install some mods (like the GWX) after getting a better sense of the game first.

And yes it is the steam version, so thanks for all the tips regarding how to install the mods.

See you in the seas

Bakkels · 03-24-11, 12:34 PM

Like everyone else, I highly recommend playing with GWX 3 (or one of the other supermods like NYGM), it makes the game a lot better.
There also a lot of mods out there that greatly improve graphics. One of which is the High-Res fix which makes it possible to play sh3 on higher resolutions.
Also be sure to check out the waterstream+exhaust combimod v2.3, and if you have a fairly fast / new computer, try FM New Interior.

You might also want to have alook at this thread:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=179694
They're making a new supermod for sh3 that looks incredible. It's not out yet, but I understand it won't be too long for the first release to come out.
Here's their website with screenshots and clips:
http://www.u-boot-hahd.com/ubootwebsite/

And here's a pic of the mods I'm currently running through JSGME. (The ones on the right are activated)

03-23-11, 08:37 PM	#2
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	I assume it's the steam version? Couple quick notes about it: 1) When installing GWX (or any other mod) make sure you point the installer to where steam put it, not where the installer thinks it is. 2) When you run SH commander (which is required if you run any other mods or not, but read the FAQ's for making them work together), be aware some steam users have a delay between SHC launching SH3 and it actually launching, causing SHC to undo all it's changes. Leave the auto rollback option unchecked if this is happening. You'll see what I mean when you run it. But as I mentioned, regardless if you mod otherwise, you must have SH commander. It's an external app, not a mod, but it does everything the menu of SH3 should have done. And get a super mod, GWX seems to be the standard one, but there are a few other very good ones too. None is absolutely better than the others, just arguably, and then it all depends on which you want. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

03-24-11, 12:34 PM	#7
Bakkels Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Groningen, The Netherlands Posts: 709 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 6	Like everyone else, I highly recommend playing with GWX 3 (or one of the other supermods like NYGM), it makes the game a lot better. There also a lot of mods out there that greatly improve graphics. One of which is the High-Res fix which makes it possible to play sh3 on higher resolutions. Also be sure to check out the waterstream+exhaust combimod v2.3, and if you have a fairly fast / new computer, try FM New Interior. You might also want to have alook at this thread: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=179694 They're making a new supermod for sh3 that looks incredible. It's not out yet, but I understand it won't be too long for the first release to come out. Here's their website with screenshots and clips: http://www.u-boot-hahd.com/ubootwebsite/ And here's a pic of the mods I'm currently running through JSGME. (The ones on the right are activated) __________________ My sh3 skins : http://www.gamefront.com/files/user/Bakkels Or go to the sh3 downloads section > skins

03-23-11, 08:13 PM	#1
Fish In The Water Prince of the Sea SUBSIM Welcome Committee Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Watching over U-253 Posts: 3,527 Downloads: 98 Uploads: 2	Welcome to the wonderful world of SH3! While I can only speak for myself, I would definitely recommend going with the Grey Wolves (aka GWX3) supermod. It adds so much in the way of graphic and gameplay enhancements as to be virtually light years ahead of the stock game. Once you've got GWX, http://www.thegreywolves.com/downloads/ there are a number of great additions - many of which can be previewed right here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=170090 However you decide to mod it, I'm sure you'll find your free copy of SH3 to be a real treasure in a sea of average games. Once again, welcome to the pack and good hunting!

03-24-11, 12:12 PM	#6
devastat Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Thank you all for your replies. It is a massive help for me. I think I will start with unmodded SH3. I have to say I find SHIV tempting because of better graphics, but I will start with SH3 anyhow. I will install some mods (like the GWX) after getting a better sense of the game first. And yes it is the steam version, so thanks for all the tips regarding how to install the mods. See you in the seas