Newbie tips, what mods to get?

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)

VONHARRIS · 03-24-11, 01:35 PM

These are currently my mods
3FunnelLiner
Aces Hi Res Uniforms and Medals Mk 2
ArkRoyal
CAM-Ship
GWX - Integrated Orders (just for the interface since it conflicts with the Flags&Pens mod)
Capt. Teach's SH3 Color Icons with Integrated Orders
GWX_DFa-Flag&Pens_2010
Das_Boot_Besatzung_v2.1-Stations-ohne_Kaleun
EAX_Sound_Sim_SH3
Elite U-boat Binoculars
EoBritainArmed
Foam 512x512
GWX - 16km Atmosphere
GWX - Merged Campaign
GWX 3 - Msn Os Lite
GWX 3.0 Additional Ranks
Jap-Handelskreuzer --> I have changed that into an Armed Merchant Cruiser of the RN
LifeBoats&Debris_v4
M35Hansa
M35R
Med_Merchant_11v1.0
MEDALS for KM Blue All Crew Uniforms & Headdress Mod v1.0
New_T-2_Tanker_v1.0
NPL_Hap
Q Ship mod for GWX3 - Reloaded
QueenElizabethArmed
QueenMaryFixed
Radio Deutschland
RMSTitanicFin
SH3-Blue Night Map
SH4Style_flagS_midSpeed
SH5-Ships_V2
ssNormandie
Torpedo damage Final
Torpedo_HAHD_1024_GWX
TorpedoTubesFfireFinal vGW
TT SSArandoraStar
TT USS West Point
VonDos' HMS Glorious
VonDos' RMS Laconia
Waterstream+Exhaust Combi V2.3 for GWX3
WB's Fuel Economy v1.2
GWX - Contact Color
TheDarkWraith_Ship_Plane_Fire_Damage_v1_4_SH3
GWX - Enhanced Damage Effects
evan82's Loading Screens
GWX - Main movie - 'Das Boot'

plus 17 ships added manually from the Merchant ship Mod because my PC doesn't WANT to run the complete mod.

I also use mods to change skins for my Uboats but I load them manually to explore the various combinations.

The possibilities are endless. Find the mod combination that you like the most.
The only thing you have to do is try.
Good luck.

03-23-11, 08:37 PM	#1
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	#6
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

03-24-11, 01:35 PM	#7
VONHARRIS Konteradmiral Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Greece Posts: 1,992 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	These are currently my mods 3FunnelLiner Aces Hi Res Uniforms and Medals Mk 2 ArkRoyal CAM-Ship GWX - Integrated Orders (just for the interface since it conflicts with the Flags&Pens mod) Capt. Teach's SH3 Color Icons with Integrated Orders GWX_DFa-Flag&Pens_2010 Das_Boot_Besatzung_v2.1-Stations-ohne_Kaleun EAX_Sound_Sim_SH3 Elite U-boat Binoculars EoBritainArmed Foam 512x512 GWX - 16km Atmosphere GWX - Merged Campaign GWX 3 - Msn Os Lite GWX 3.0 Additional Ranks Jap-Handelskreuzer --> I have changed that into an Armed Merchant Cruiser of the RN LifeBoats&Debris_v4 M35Hansa M35R Med_Merchant_11v1.0 MEDALS for KM Blue All Crew Uniforms & Headdress Mod v1.0 New_T-2_Tanker_v1.0 NPL_Hap Q Ship mod for GWX3 - Reloaded QueenElizabethArmed QueenMaryFixed Radio Deutschland RMSTitanicFin SH3-Blue Night Map SH4Style_flagS_midSpeed SH5-Ships_V2 ssNormandie Torpedo damage Final Torpedo_HAHD_1024_GWX TorpedoTubesFfireFinal vGW TT SSArandoraStar TT USS West Point VonDos' HMS Glorious VonDos' RMS Laconia Waterstream+Exhaust Combi V2.3 for GWX3 WB's Fuel Economy v1.2 GWX - Contact Color TheDarkWraith_Ship_Plane_Fire_Damage_v1_4_SH3 GWX - Enhanced Damage Effects evan82's Loading Screens GWX - Main movie - 'Das Boot' plus 17 ships added manually from the Merchant ship Mod because my PC doesn't WANT to run the complete mod. I also use mods to change skins for my Uboats but I load them manually to explore the various combinations. The possibilities are endless. Find the mod combination that you like the most. The only thing you have to do is try. Good luck. Last edited by VONHARRIS; 03-24-11 at 01:48 PM.

03-24-11, 12:12 PM	#5
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