help with mods

[Pisces]

Originally Posted by avers

how do I install like any mod like whats the basic way to install small mods

For starters one should read the documentation that comes with it, or the thread where it is published. That should have the proper steps to do it. And is the source of information about compatibility. (if the maker knows enough about the inside of other mods, which is hard to do and so not likely)

Most can be enabled and disabled through JSGME. But some mods are not build that way because they are older than JSGME. There is no fixed way to do it. In essence the mods are simply file replacements. And so you need to make sure the mods you apply (through JSGME or simply manually overwriting) are compatible to the ones you did before. If you are manually overwriting files then you need to make sure you keep copies of the originals. JSGME does this by itself.

[BigWalleye]

Originally Posted by Pisces

For starters one should read the documentation that comes with it, or the thread where it is published. That should have the proper steps to do it. And is the source of information about compatibility. (if the maker knows enough about the inside of other mods, which is hard to do and so not likely)

Most can be enabled and disabled through JSGME. But some mods are not build that way because they are older than JSGME. There is no fixed way to do it. In essence the mods are simply file replacements. And so you need to make sure the mods you apply (through JSGME or simply manually overwriting) are compatible to the ones you did before. If you are manually overwriting files then you need to make sure you keep copies of the originals. JSGME does this by itself.

Do you know of any mods currently in general use that are not JSGME compatible? I know there used to be some, but I don't know of any that are still available. It might be best just to point them out so less experienced gamers could avoid them.

There are some, like h.sie's and Stiebler's Patchers, that require extra preparation, but these still install with JSGME after you set them up. It might be a good idea for noobs to look carefully at those, also.

[Pisces]

Originally Posted by BigWalleye

Do you know of any mods currently in general use that are not JSGME compatible? I know there used to be some, but I don't know of any that are still available. It might be best just to point them out so less experienced gamers could avoid them....

No I didn't have any one in particular in mind. Just the really old ones in general, that were not prepared for JSGME because it wasn't around yet. I figure the legacy download page of Subsim has alot of them. I don't use many mods myself, so I am not really up-to-date to what is available as mods. And I am very bad at remembering names.

[avers]

does sh3 work w/ windows 8.1?

[GJO]

Originally Posted by avers

does sh3 work w/ windows 8.1?

Yes - but install the game in a dedicated directory on the hard drive. I use C:\Games\Silent Hunter III\

[avers]

hey im trying to install gwx and its patched to 1.4 but I keep getting a massage that says it found modded files but I haven't modded it at all

[BigWalleye]

Originally Posted by avers

hey im trying to install gwx and its patched to 1.4 but I keep getting a massage that says it found modded files but I haven't modded it at all

Maybe your stock installation is corrupted. You could uninstall and reinstall SH3, then patch to 1.4 (if necessary). Then try again to install GWX.

[avers]

I tried u. Installing the game and reinstalling it and I saved the game in my documents under c disk and it still says that the game is modded and again it's not what should i do?

[avers]

Btw i did't use torrent

[avers]

And I'm also using a disc version of the game
If that matters

[Panthera Pardus]

Ahoy, avers,

after installing the 1.4b Patch, did you remove the Starforce copy protection program?

If not, in the Link below you will get a step by step instruction, how to do it.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=160118

I hope that it would help you.

Joy and Happiness
Panthera Pardus

[avers]

The disc came w/ the 1.4 patch and not starforce

[Panthera Pardus]

Ok, in this case I have unfortunately no clue.

Joy and Happiness
Panthera Pardus

[Mittelwaechter]

Could there be some leftovers from a previous - modded - installation? You may want to get a registry cleaner - CCleaner from Piriform is a very useful tool and freeware. Uninstall the game via Control Panel - Run the CCleaner - Reinstall (not into the default path!) - Don't install any other stuff - no 4GB patch - no NoDVDfiles (no need anyway I guess)... - Start the game once. - Try to install GWX - Post the exact message if still necessary