Can i run all mods and patches with the Sh3 steam version?

SnipersHunter · 10-04-13, 04:00 AM

Like title says, because for example you cant run the tdw patcher for the sh5 steam version.

desertstriker · 10-04-13, 08:52 AM

this is the SH3 forum not SH5 however i will answer both.
SH3- yes all mods and patches work with steam BUT YOU MUST give yourself full write permissions to the steam folder.

SH5 i heard it does not work but i don't know

BigWalleye · 10-04-13, 11:26 AM

Why not just go buy a legit copy of the game from Amazon and not have to contend with the Steam malware? Costs you $10 for the download, SubSim gets a cut, and you'll know that any mod you want will work just fine.

guntherprien · 10-04-13, 12:12 PM

What Steam malware?

BigWalleye · 10-04-13, 01:24 PM

Malware is the intrusive and excessive DRM that Steam provides for the benefit of their game publisher clients and which you get to buy and live with. Hey, if you enjoy putting up with that sort of thing, by all means, buy from Steam.

Notice that you don't see any postings on SubSim about whether the version of SH3 (or SH4 or SH5) from any reputable vendor is modifiable. Just about the version someone bought from Steam. If they are all the same, why is that?

desertstriker · 10-04-13, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigWalleye

Malware is the intrusive and excessive DRM that Steam provides for the benefit of their game publisher clients and which you get to buy and live with. Hey, if you enjoy putting up with that sort of thing, by all means, buy from Steam.

Notice that you don't see any postings on SubSim about whether the version of SH3 (or SH4 or SH5) from any reputable vendor is modifiable. Just about the version someone bought from Steam. If they are all the same, why is that?

malware- software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems. DRM is not intended to do that though it can have that side effect *cough* starforce *cough* and if you remember star force was distributed by reputable vendors in their games/software.

Curiosity is my guess and the fear of wasting money as to why the questions are asked i would bet, and if you ask me it is a valid question as to if the steam version is modifiable as are most of the other games that have mods that are available on steam (SW KOTOR1&2 sins of a solar empire etc). the reason the questions come up is that steam is different than having 30 odd cds/dvds.

What is your beef with Steam anyways? it seems that every chance you get you are bashing it.

Riccardo1975 · 03-30-14, 04:19 AM

Thanks Blitzkrieg. I'll crack on today once I've dropped my mums flowers off. :thumbup:

Riccardo.

Riccardo1975 · 03-30-14, 10:56 AM

Downloaded and it says V1.6b at the bottom of the main screen. Deleted my old career and took U-111 back out and now I get blank messages off my WO and BdU? I think ive hashed the mesages_en file.... Do you just drop all four message files into menu or copy and paste the new messages into _en? I love the configuration panel for this patch but cant face dud torpedoes yet and I dont understand the oxygen slider bars yet. I'll get there!! Thanks everyone!
Riccardo.

desertstriker · 03-30-14, 11:14 AM

Copy and past the new messages into the mesages_en.

If you read the documentation it will explain relatively in depth what ech option does

Riccardo1975 · 03-30-14, 12:23 PM

Thanks desertstriker. I'll have another read. My watch crew still dont have binoculars but i cant reload internally in bad weather above 16m etc. which is great Superb patch this is. Get this working 100% and then try the add on.

Riccardo1975 · 03-30-14, 04:40 PM

Ive changed my mind. With the help off my fellow subsimmers on here it wont be long till its running how I want it. Great forums full of VERY helpful people+perseverence=SH3 will realise the potential I know it has.

My gratitude is boundless.

The most immersive and mentally challenging game Ive ever played

Riccardo

Riccardo1975 · 03-31-14, 08:52 AM

Sorted the messages out, unzipped my mods in the correct folder and deleted/reinstalled sh3 commander. Now when i put v1.6b supplemental at the bottom of my mods list(with lifeboats n debris, additional ammo and a typeIX skin mod) and run sh3 commander i get "error" in the flotilla box? Says base error 8/39 5/41 and another 6/41 till 1944. If i remove the supplemental mod, no error. Any help appreciated. Nearly there...
Riccardo

Riccardo1975 · 04-01-14, 12:30 PM

Deleted it all and reinstalled sh3, gwx then commander. Avg antivirus reckons theres a virus present in sh3.exe when i patch with the hsiet patch.... Remove avg i think and try and patch it again.

desertstriker · 04-01-14, 12:43 PM

or just whitelist the sh3 folder

Riccardo1975 · 04-02-14, 01:16 AM

Whitelist? The virus was called Luhe.Mazec.L?

10-04-13, 04:00 AM	#1
SnipersHunter Samurai Navy Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 596 Downloads: 201 Uploads: 0	Can i run all mods and patches with the Sh3 steam version? Like title says, because for example you cant run the tdw patcher for the sh5 steam version.

10-04-13, 08:52 AM	#2
desertstriker Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2012 Location: mod soup bar and grill Posts: 1,756 Downloads: 998 Uploads: 0	this is the SH3 forum not SH5 however i will answer both. SH3- yes all mods and patches work with steam BUT YOU MUST give yourself full write permissions to the steam folder. SH5 i heard it does not work but i don't know

10-04-13, 11:26 AM	#3
BigWalleye Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: On the Eye-lond, mon! Posts: 1,987 Downloads: 465 Uploads: 0	Why not just go buy a legit copy of the game from Amazon and not have to contend with the Steam malware? Costs you $10 for the download, SubSim gets a cut, and you'll know that any mod you want will work just fine.

10-04-13, 12:12 PM	#4
guntherprien Hand rag Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 85 Downloads: 170 Uploads: 0	What Steam malware?

10-04-13, 01:24 PM	#5
BigWalleye Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: On the Eye-lond, mon! Posts: 1,987 Downloads: 465 Uploads: 0	Malware is the intrusive and excessive DRM that Steam provides for the benefit of their game publisher clients and which you get to buy and live with. Hey, if you enjoy putting up with that sort of thing, by all means, buy from Steam. Notice that you don't see any postings on SubSim about whether the version of SH3 (or SH4 or SH5) from any reputable vendor is modifiable. Just about the version someone bought from Steam. If they are all the same, why is that?

03-30-14, 04:19 AM	#7
Riccardo1975 Gunner Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gulf of Aden dodging Catalinas. Posts: 93 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Thanks Blitzkrieg. I'll crack on today once I've dropped my mums flowers off. :thumbup: Riccardo.

03-30-14, 10:56 AM	#8
Riccardo1975 Gunner Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gulf of Aden dodging Catalinas. Posts: 93 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Downloaded and it says V1.6b at the bottom of the main screen. Deleted my old career and took U-111 back out and now I get blank messages off my WO and BdU? I think ive hashed the mesages_en file.... Do you just drop all four message files into menu or copy and paste the new messages into _en? I love the configuration panel for this patch but cant face dud torpedoes yet and I dont understand the oxygen slider bars yet. I'll get there!! Thanks everyone! Riccardo.

03-30-14, 11:14 AM	#9
desertstriker Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2012 Location: mod soup bar and grill Posts: 1,756 Downloads: 998 Uploads: 0	Copy and past the new messages into the mesages_en. If you read the documentation it will explain relatively in depth what ech option does

03-30-14, 12:23 PM	#10
Riccardo1975 Gunner Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gulf of Aden dodging Catalinas. Posts: 93 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Thanks desertstriker. I'll have another read. My watch crew still dont have binoculars but i cant reload internally in bad weather above 16m etc. which is great Superb patch this is. Get this working 100% and then try the add on.

03-30-14, 04:40 PM	#11
Riccardo1975 Gunner Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gulf of Aden dodging Catalinas. Posts: 93 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Ive changed my mind. With the help off my fellow subsimmers on here it wont be long till its running how I want it. Great forums full of VERY helpful people+perseverence=SH3 will realise the potential I know it has. My gratitude is boundless. The most immersive and mentally challenging game Ive ever played Riccardo

03-31-14, 08:52 AM	#12
Riccardo1975 Gunner Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gulf of Aden dodging Catalinas. Posts: 93 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Sorted the messages out, unzipped my mods in the correct folder and deleted/reinstalled sh3 commander. Now when i put v1.6b supplemental at the bottom of my mods list(with lifeboats n debris, additional ammo and a typeIX skin mod) and run sh3 commander i get "error" in the flotilla box? Says base error 8/39 5/41 and another 6/41 till 1944. If i remove the supplemental mod, no error. Any help appreciated. Nearly there... Riccardo

04-01-14, 12:30 PM	#13
Riccardo1975 Gunner Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gulf of Aden dodging Catalinas. Posts: 93 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Deleted it all and reinstalled sh3, gwx then commander. Avg antivirus reckons theres a virus present in sh3.exe when i patch with the hsiet patch.... Remove avg i think and try and patch it again.

04-01-14, 12:43 PM	#14
desertstriker Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2012 Location: mod soup bar and grill Posts: 1,756 Downloads: 998 Uploads: 0	or just whitelist the sh3 folder

04-02-14, 01:16 AM	#15
Riccardo1975 Gunner Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gulf of Aden dodging Catalinas. Posts: 93 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Whitelist? The virus was called Luhe.Mazec.L?