New captain here, what mods should I get?

lodebeard · 10-12-13, 09:48 PM

Hi Verfloger,

From one noob to another, you are going to have to put in time trying out different mods and seeing what you like and tweaking what you don't like. Hopefully you enjoy that sort of thing!

There are a few 'essentials', however, if you want to achieve anything like a study sim:

- The Patcher - is a tool built by TheDarkWraith which allows you to customize some core game files. This allows you to fix things which are otherwise unfixable even with mods. Some of them are pretty important!

- Equipment upgrade fixes by TheBeast - these fix the broken system of getting upgraded equipment for your sub.

- An interface mod - Two real contenders here, CSP Magui by DR, Jones, and NewUIs by TheDarkWraith. These are really vital. The stock interface is nonsense. I use NewUIs TDC but its really just up to you which route to go.

- IRAI by TheDarkWraith - this makes your AI opponents worth trying to sink. Without it it's like fish in a barrel.

- A campaign mod - Open Horizons II is the gold standard at this time.

- An environment mod - These make the weather more dynamic and the surroundings prettier. I use DynEnv 2.9, but there are other options, like Real Environment 3

- Real Navigation - is part of the NewUIs TDC by TheDarkWraith. If you really want a study sim and lots of immersion, install this add-on for NewUIs! I don't use it myself just yet. I am still too noobish.

There is, of course, lots more stuff that is awesome. I suggest you check out the main mod lists out there:

Fifi's mod list
This is what my personal list is largely based on, with a few changes. I also did reference the below two lists when building my own list.

Sjizzle's mod list

Sober's mod list

I would urge you to start here, with an awesome intro to modding by Trevally.

I would also suggest you make a donation to Subsim so you are able to download the 'megamods'. They are basically just bundles of mods. It will save you tons of time because in just a couple of downloads you will have all the essentials, plus loads more, all there for you to pick through, minimizing the downloading of individual mods. And you'll help keep the place running!

It's a fun puzzle to assemble

Good luck!

10-12-13, 09:48 PM	#5
lodebeard Gunner Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 96 Downloads: 84 Uploads: 0	Hi Verfloger, From one noob to another, you are going to have to put in time trying out different mods and seeing what you like and tweaking what you don't like. Hopefully you enjoy that sort of thing! There are a few 'essentials', however, if you want to achieve anything like a study sim: - The Patcher - is a tool built by TheDarkWraith which allows you to customize some core game files. This allows you to fix things which are otherwise unfixable even with mods. Some of them are pretty important! - Equipment upgrade fixes by TheBeast - these fix the broken system of getting upgraded equipment for your sub. - An interface mod - Two real contenders here, CSP Magui by DR, Jones, and NewUIs by TheDarkWraith. These are really vital. The stock interface is nonsense. I use NewUIs TDC but its really just up to you which route to go. - IRAI by TheDarkWraith - this makes your AI opponents worth trying to sink. Without it it's like fish in a barrel. - A campaign mod - Open Horizons II is the gold standard at this time. - An environment mod - These make the weather more dynamic and the surroundings prettier. I use DynEnv 2.9, but there are other options, like Real Environment 3 - Real Navigation - is part of the NewUIs TDC by TheDarkWraith. If you really want a study sim and lots of immersion, install this add-on for NewUIs! I don't use it myself just yet. I am still too noobish. There is, of course, lots more stuff that is awesome. I suggest you check out the main mod lists out there: Fifi's mod list This is what my personal list is largely based on, with a few changes. I also did reference the below two lists when building my own list. Sjizzle's mod list Sober's mod list I would urge you to start here, with an awesome intro to modding by Trevally. I would also suggest you make a donation to Subsim so you are able to download the 'megamods'. They are basically just bundles of mods. It will save you tons of time because in just a couple of downloads you will have all the essentials, plus loads more, all there for you to pick through, minimizing the downloading of individual mods. And you'll help keep the place running! It's a fun puzzle to assemble Good luck!