Correct way of starting SH3

Zero Niner · 01-09-07, 02:28 AM

I have SH3 GWX & SH3C installed.

Call me a noob, but just how does one start a session of SH3? Do I use SH3C all the time, or only when I start off from port? On patrol can I use the SH3 executable, or must I still launch the game using SH3 Commander?

Thanks for clarifications.

Boris · 01-09-07, 02:55 AM

If you didn't roll back SH3 Commander when you last quit, then there's no need. If you did, then yes, use SH3 Commander again. If you have alot of date-based content its best to get in the habit of rolling SH3 commander back after quitting every time, and starting the game with SH3 commander all the time.

Corsair · 01-09-07, 07:32 AM

I run SH3 Cdr one time at start of patrol to actualize files in SH3. After this I launch game with FS Autostart directly. I roll back SH3 Cdr after updating my personnel file at the end of patrol.
So far, so good...

GT182 · 01-09-07, 07:50 AM

I've found that using SHIII Cmdr when running your career is the best way to start. It keeps your log up to date properly. Rolling back is necessary when you add any mod, or change a cfg file. I don't roll back after every save, even tho 2.7 askes if you want to after a save. So far it's worked fine. But getting in the habit of rolling back is safer IMHO.

Just so you know, if your new to SHIII and SHIII Cmdr..... If you don't roll back Cmdr before you add a mod, the mod probably won't work. And never ever add a mod while on patrol. You will lose your career, as Ive found out the hard way. Only add mods or make changes while "In Base". This goes for any version of SHIII and SHIII Cmdr you use.

Jimbuna · 01-09-07, 03:15 PM

SH3Commander v2.7 every time

Sailor Steve · 01-09-07, 03:34 PM

Same here; I like to look over my crew files before starting.

LeafsFan · 01-09-07, 04:33 PM

SH3CMDR every time.

HB

fredbass · 01-09-07, 04:47 PM

I can't find the post, but JScones has already stated that if you use Commander, then you need to start SH3 every time with Commander.

Corsair · 01-10-07, 06:29 AM

I use it mainly for 2 features : disable fatigue in GWX and realistic career length, so running it only once at start of patrol is doing the job.
Can't say for sure for other features...

HundertzehnGustav · 01-11-07, 12:52 PM

close doors.
lock the wife out if necessary
change lightbulb from white top red
pèut on K-way to simulate ölzeug
put smelling cheese all over the room and eat half a loaf of rotten bread

enjoy

ReallyDedPoet · 01-11-07, 01:32 PM

I use SHCommander as well. I used the days in base option, but after a patrol, the days in base was not correct, any ideas?

bigboywooly · 01-11-07, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by reallydedpoet

I use SHCommander as well. I used the days in base option, but after a patrol, the days in base was not correct, any ideas?

Damage will extend your days in port as will upgrades - on top of what you set for SH3commander

ReallyDedPoet · 01-12-07, 08:00 AM

Thanks.

01-09-07, 02:28 AM	#1
Zero Niner Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,033 Downloads: 69 Uploads: 0	Correct way of starting SH3 I have SH3 GWX & SH3C installed. Call me a noob, but just how does one start a session of SH3? Do I use SH3C all the time, or only when I start off from port? On patrol can I use the SH3 executable, or must I still launch the game using SH3 Commander? Thanks for clarifications.

01-09-07, 07:32 AM	#3
Corsair Ace of the Deep Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toulouse France Posts: 1,140 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	I run SH3 Cdr one time at start of patrol to actualize files in SH3. After this I launch game with FS Autostart directly. I roll back SH3 Cdr after updating my personnel file at the end of patrol. So far, so good... __________________ NYGM 3.4A / Living SH3 V5.1 + SH3 Commander

01-09-07, 07:50 AM	#4
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	I've found that using SHIII Cmdr when running your career is the best way to start. It keeps your log up to date properly. Rolling back is necessary when you add any mod, or change a cfg file. I don't roll back after every save, even tho 2.7 askes if you want to after a save. So far it's worked fine. But getting in the habit of rolling back is safer IMHO. Just so you know, if your new to SHIII and SHIII Cmdr..... If you don't roll back Cmdr before you add a mod, the mod probably won't work. And never ever add a mod while on patrol. You will lose your career, as Ive found out the hard way. Only add mods or make changes while "In Base". This goes for any version of SHIII and SHIII Cmdr you use. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

01-09-07, 03:15 PM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	SH3Commander v2.7 every time __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-09-07, 03:34 PM	#6
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Same here; I like to look over my crew files before starting. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

01-09-07, 02:55 AM	#2
Boris Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 1,691 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	If you didn't roll back SH3 Commander when you last quit, then there's no need. If you did, then yes, use SH3 Commander again. If you have alot of date-based content its best to get in the habit of rolling SH3 commander back after quitting every time, and starting the game with SH3 commander all the time.

01-09-07, 04:33 PM	#7
LeafsFan Watch Officer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 332 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	SH3CMDR every time. HB

01-09-07, 04:47 PM	#8
fredbass Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Port Richey, Fl, USA Posts: 1,066 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I can't find the post, but JScones has already stated that if you use Commander, then you need to start SH3 every time with Commander. __________________

01-10-07, 06:29 AM	#9
Corsair Ace of the Deep Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toulouse France Posts: 1,140 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	I use it mainly for 2 features : disable fatigue in GWX and realistic career length, so running it only once at start of patrol is doing the job. Can't say for sure for other features... __________________ NYGM 3.4A / Living SH3 V5.1 + SH3 Commander

01-11-07, 12:52 PM	#10
HundertzehnGustav Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lux, betw. G, B and F Posts: 1,898 Downloads: 66 Uploads: 0	close doors. lock the wife out if necessary change lightbulb from white top red pèut on K-way to simulate ölzeug put smelling cheese all over the room and eat half a loaf of rotten bread enjoy __________________ In conclusion: SH3 is the shizzle, yo. -Frau Kaleun Another negative about using your deck gun is that you are definately DETECTED, which has long term effects on your relationship with aircraft. -snestorm

01-11-07, 01:32 PM	#11
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,886 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	I use SHCommander as well. I used the days in base option, but after a patrol, the days in base was not correct, any ideas? __________________ Back in the Day

01-12-07, 08:00 AM	#13
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,886 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Thanks. __________________ Back in the Day