Newbie tips, what mods to get?

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.

03-24-11, 03:00 PM

Welcome aboard.

I think you have made a wise decision.

I would recommend starting with an unmodded game.
Get the feel of what you do, and don't, like.
Then either seek a mod to alter those things you wish to change, OR read the forum posts in search of information on how to alter files yourself.

On supermods.
Just remember that there is good and bad in everything.
Supermods are a package deal, where you get the "good" with the "bad".
(Quotation marks used because we all have our own perceptions of what is good or bad).

Good reading:
GWX Manual. Very well written, and highly informative, whether you install the mod or not.

Gerald · 03-24-11, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snestorm

Welcome aboard.

I think you have made a wise decision.

I would recommend starting with an unmodded game.
Get the feel of what you do, and don't, like.
Then either seek a mod to alter those things you wish to change, OR read the forum posts in search of information on how to alter files yourself.

On supermods.
Just remember that there is good and bad in everything.
Supermods are a package deal, where you get the "good" with the "bad".
(Quotation marks used because we all have our own perceptions of what is good or bad).

Good reading:
GWX Manual. Very well written, and highly informative, whether you install the mod or not.

So your perceptions,what is it in the context...

03-24-11, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vendor

So your perceptions,what is it in the context...

IE, modding preferences can be very individualistic.

Gerald · 03-24-11, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snestorm

IE, modding preferences can be very individualistic.

So true,

03-24-11, 12:34 PM	#1
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	#2
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, 03:00 PM	#3
Snestorm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Welcome aboard. I think you have made a wise decision. I would recommend starting with an unmodded game. Get the feel of what you do, and don't, like. Then either seek a mod to alter those things you wish to change, OR read the forum posts in search of information on how to alter files yourself. On supermods. Just remember that there is good and bad in everything. Supermods are a package deal, where you get the "good" with the "bad". (Quotation marks used because we all have our own perceptions of what is good or bad). Good reading: GWX Manual. Very well written, and highly informative, whether you install the mod or not.