Running Multiple Copies of SH4??

KaleunMarco · 05-30-22, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by hunter301

I finally got the Gold Edition V1.5 of SH4 up and running properly in Steam and I don't want to mess that up. Would like to get some war patrols or maybe even a campaign going.
However I have been dying to try out the FOTRS Ultimate MOD out from all the videos I'm seeing and I was wondering is it possible to run 2 separate games with the same title if it's loaded into a different area?
Besides the Steam version that I purchased this past memorial weekend I also have another download from Amazon that is not related to Steam that I purchased back in 2019. It is the same Gold Edition V1.5 with U-boat mission adds.
I was wondering if I could install to a separate file area and use it as my clean copy to play around with the MODs.
Any thoughts?

use MultiSH4. it is in the downloads forum.
follow the instructions and you should be fine.

hunter301 · 05-30-22, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KaleunMarco

use MultiSH4. it is in the downloads forum.
follow the instructions and you should be fine.

Thanks.
I'll look into it.
BTW.. I see in your signature that you have an original box CD/DVD version of the game.
Same here. I've had it since it first came out with maps and all. The Gold Edition.
Can you run those without the player if you do a full install?
I have a high speed CD/DVD reader that plugs into my laptop for just such a reason.

KaleunMarco · 05-31-22, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by hunter301

Can you run those without the player if you do a full install?

i do not understand what you mean? can you give me more context?

hunter301 · 05-31-22, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by KaleunMarco

i do not understand what you mean? can you give me more context?

Sorry.
Meant to say can you run the game without the CD/DVD player if you do a full install?

KaleunMarco · 05-31-22, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by hunter301

Sorry.
Meant to say can you run the game without the CD/DVD player if you do a full install?

definitely!
i only use the media when i absolutely-positively need it.
here is a tried-and-true-methodology:

perform the install to a folder other than C:/Program Files(x86). Most put it in C:\Ubisoft\something of your choosing.
use Winzip or 7-zip or whatever compression app you have a license to and make a zipped copy of what you just installed. this is your master copy that you will keep safe-and-sound.
then you can create additional folders under the Ubisoft folder for all of the additional SH4 scenarios that you will want to run: Stock, GFO, TMO_BH, FOTRSU, etc. you will create a new folder and then unzip SH4 from your master copy into the new folder. then...
Use Multish4 to create the Save Folder environment for your new installation.
then, go sink some ships with either Stock or whatever mega-mod you choose...without the need to keep using your cd/dvd media.

does this sound do-able?

hunter301 · 06-04-22, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by KaleunMarco

i do not understand what you mean? can you give me more context?

I was referring to the DVD version of the game.
However I did not realize it was the older original version with the U-boat upgrade to V1.5.

Xerxes · 05-31-22, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by KaleunMarco

use MultiSH4. it is in the downloads forum.
follow the instructions and you should be fine.

Here's my question: Is it possible to have two installations from steam?

I'm not sure, and i'm edging towards no, I can't think of a way to do it.

1Patriotofmany · 05-31-22, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Xerxes

Here's my question: Is it possible to have two installations from steam?

I'm not sure, and i'm edging towards no, I can't think of a way to do it.

I run the steam version I have multiple separate mod folders for each mode. Start with a clean install. I happen to have mine in E: Program files(X86)>Steam>Steamapps>Common>Then individual folders for each Mod......It's highly suggested not to use C:Program files(x86) for your Steam installation point.

Once you have a clean install just copy and paste everything IN the folder Silent Hunter wolves of the pacific at the Steam.Steamapps.common location, and paste them in a different name folder I use OM darkwaters, Berbsters,Fotrs, JapSh4, TMOSH4, Wediveatdawn, ect.
Once the clean copy is installed in a new mod folder, add Large address aware and activate(make sure it's pointing at the SH4 in your new folder), add JSGME don't activate yet, add MultiSH4 1.5 and change the standard three letter save point to something like OMD if you're using OM drakwaters,TMO if your using TMOmod ect. Then install the mod you're putting in the new folder. Lastly make and rename a shortcut from the SH4 in the folder and paste on your desktop. Hope this helps

Xerxes · 05-31-22, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Patriotofmany

I run the steam version I have multiple separate mod folders for each mode. Start with a clean install. I happen to have mine in E: Program files(X86)>Steam>Steamapps>Common>Then individual folders for each Mod......It's highly suggested not to use C:Program files(x86) for your Steam installation point.

Once you have a clean install just copy and paste everything IN the folder Silent Hunter wolves of the pacific at the Steam.Steamapps.common location, and paste them in a different name folder I use OM darkwaters, Berbsters,Fotrs, JapSh4, TMOSH4, Wediveatdawn, ect.
Once the clean copy is installed in a new mod folder, add Large address aware and activate(make sure it's pointing at the SH4 in your new folder), add JSGME don't activate yet, add MultiSH4 1.5 and change the standard three letter save point to something like OMD if you're using OM drakwaters,TMO if your using TMOmod ect. Then install the mod you're putting in the new folder. Lastly make and rename a shortcut from the SH4 in the folder and paste on your desktop. Hope this helps

Thanks!

1Patriotofmany · 06-01-22, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Xerxes

Thanks!

and of course activate the mod by JSGME in the new folder when you're done all that.. I keep the original fresh copy untouched except for JSGME, Large address aware and multish4 1.5 in with the fresh copy, so i can just copy everything into a new mod folder later on, rather than search for the files.

Mad Mardigan · 06-01-22, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Patriotofmany

and of course activate the mod by JSGME in the new folder when you're done all that.. I keep the original fresh copy untouched except for JSGME, Large address aware and multish4 1.5 in with the fresh copy, so i can just copy everything into a new mod folder later on, rather than search for the files.

A trick, that I added to My own repertoire Myself... on adding into the virgin, 'GOLD Standard' copy of doing multi copies with Steam version.... for just that reason.

1Patriotofmany · 06-02-22, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mad Mardigan

A trick, that I added to My own repertoire Myself... on adding into the virgin, 'GOLD Standard' copy of doing multi copies with Steam version.... for just that reason.

What's the saying as my short term memory declines, sharp minds think alike

Or something like that!