Mods to start out SH4?

SilentPrey · 03-08-14, 01:24 PM

Most of the mods are built for version 1.5. That's the U-Boat expansion. So, you do need the U-Boat expansion even if you're only going to run the American campaign.

I run TMO, RSRDC, OTC(Optical Targeting Correction), and Traveller's Mod.

Admiral Halsey · 03-08-14, 03:13 PM

So you're a SH3 GWX Veteran? Then download the Trigger Maru mod. If you want accurate battles and convoys you should download the Run Silent Run Deep Campaign mod that goes with it.

THEBERBSTER · 03-08-14, 05:27 PM

I have taken this mod out " Real Environment mod" it really messes with the weather.

High seas and fog all the way up to the Luzon Straits and beyond.

The weather has not changed since I started the game.

It does not look good either.

I had to take 3 merchants out close in with the deck gun in fog at minimum elevation.

All 3 were originally set up for a torpedo attack.

I could see them all but the periscope would not lock on with the sea swirling over the top.

Now what a difference with this mod out, much more natural looking weather that you would expect to see.

Den0 · 03-08-14, 05:39 PM

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=3590 may like it better...

gord96 · 03-09-14, 11:55 AM

Thanks guys. Good info! I decided to go with RSRD and the Improved Enviroments mod for now as I haven't played a sub sim in quite a few years.

Quick question though. I took some hits from a destroyer and crash dived. Was able to survive and repair my boat at 180ft while the destroyers depth charged me. Everything was repaired and was able to surface a while later but my diesels won't work, even though they don't come up as destroyed or even damaged anymore. Would anything else effect my propulsion? I noticed that my hydraulic pump and main pump is red, but not showing damaged. I can't remember if the little pictures were always red or if it means destroyed.

And that said, if i can't get the diesels going, is there a way out of the patrol or is that the end? i am a ways from a friendly port.

Thanks!!

Den0 · 03-09-14, 12:23 PM

Will run enough to charge your batteries crawl to port that way. come up charge go back down and repeat. I have had to do that when running on fumes to refuel. But if they want run at all and you are actively telling your damage control team to fix them then yeah you may need to reload to last save.... Its happened to all of us.

I know its not REAL but I try and save after or before each patrol spot incase I do something stupid like take on a merchant with deckguns and forgot to look and see if he had some himself.

THEBERBSTER · 03-09-14, 01:10 PM

Thanks Den0, the mod needs to be compatible with "Websters GFO"

03-12-14, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gord96

Thanks guys. Good info! I decided to go with RSRD and the Improved Enviroments mod for now as I haven't played a sub sim in quite a few years.

Quick question though. I took some hits from a destroyer and crash dived. Was able to survive and repair my boat at 180ft while the destroyers depth charged me. Everything was repaired and was able to surface a while later but my diesels won't work, even though they don't come up as destroyed or even damaged anymore. Would anything else effect my propulsion? I noticed that my hydraulic pump and main pump is red, but not showing damaged. I can't remember if the little pictures were always red or if it means destroyed.

And that said, if i can't get the diesels going, is there a way out of the patrol or is that the end? i am a ways from a friendly port.

Thanks!!

if you left your crew at battle stations too long they don't change shifts so when they get tired enough they go to sleep on you and stop responding to orders so that could be why the engines aren't moving, the crew is asleep.

gord96 · 03-14-14, 10:52 AM

Thanks Webster. I thought of that and switched some crews around but no luck. Either way I am just going to start over. I forgot to install the RSRD patch and I may remove that real environment mod as it seems like 90% of the time it's foggy with it on.

bandit484 · 03-10-14, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SilentPrey

Most of the mods are built for version 1.5. That's the U-Boat expansion. So, you do need the U-Boat expansion even if you're only going to run the American campaign.

I run TMO, RSRDC, OTC(Optical Targeting Correction), and Traveller's Mod.

Yes I must agree these mods are GREAT for Pacific Operations.

03-08-14, 05:27 PM	#3
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	I have taken this mod out " Real Environment mod" it really messes with the weather. High seas and fog all the way up to the Luzon Straits and beyond. The weather has not changed since I started the game. It does not look good either. I had to take 3 merchants out close in with the deck gun in fog at minimum elevation. All 3 were originally set up for a torpedo attack. I could see them all but the periscope would not lock on with the sea swirling over the top. Now what a difference with this mod out, much more natural looking weather that you would expect to see. __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

03-08-14, 05:39 PM	#4
Den0 Torpedoman Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 116 Downloads: 103 Uploads: 0	Try this one. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=3590 may like it better... __________________

03-09-14, 12:23 PM	#6
Den0 Torpedoman Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 116 Downloads: 103 Uploads: 0	If they.. Will run enough to charge your batteries crawl to port that way. come up charge go back down and repeat. I have had to do that when running on fumes to refuel. But if they want run at all and you are actively telling your damage control team to fix them then yeah you may need to reload to last save.... Its happened to all of us. I know its not REAL but I try and save after or before each patrol spot incase I do something stupid like take on a merchant with deckguns and forgot to look and see if he had some himself. __________________

03-09-14, 01:10 PM	#7
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	Thanks Den0, the mod needs to be compatible with "Websters GFO" __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

03-08-14, 01:24 PM	#1
SilentPrey Navy Dude Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 171 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 2	Most of the mods are built for version 1.5. That's the U-Boat expansion. So, you do need the U-Boat expansion even if you're only going to run the American campaign. I run TMO, RSRDC, OTC(Optical Targeting Correction), and Traveller's Mod.

03-08-14, 03:13 PM	#2
Admiral Halsey Best Admiral in the USN Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USS Enterprise (CV-6) Posts: 1,740 Downloads: 317 Uploads: 0	So you're a SH3 GWX Veteran? Then download the Trigger Maru mod. If you want accurate battles and convoys you should download the Run Silent Run Deep Campaign mod that goes with it.

03-09-14, 11:55 AM	#5
gord96 Commodore Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 627 Downloads: 57 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys. Good info! I decided to go with RSRD and the Improved Enviroments mod for now as I haven't played a sub sim in quite a few years. Quick question though. I took some hits from a destroyer and crash dived. Was able to survive and repair my boat at 180ft while the destroyers depth charged me. Everything was repaired and was able to surface a while later but my diesels won't work, even though they don't come up as destroyed or even damaged anymore. Would anything else effect my propulsion? I noticed that my hydraulic pump and main pump is red, but not showing damaged. I can't remember if the little pictures were always red or if it means destroyed. And that said, if i can't get the diesels going, is there a way out of the patrol or is that the end? i am a ways from a friendly port. Thanks!!

03-14-14, 10:52 AM	#9
gord96 Commodore Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 627 Downloads: 57 Uploads: 0	Thanks Webster. I thought of that and switched some crews around but no luck. Either way I am just going to start over. I forgot to install the RSRD patch and I may remove that real environment mod as it seems like 90% of the time it's foggy with it on.