NOOB-related: Is it worthwile to play stock first at all ???

Ducimus · 01-29-07, 05:14 PM

The only reason to play stock (even a patched up version of stock), is if SH3 runs slow on your computer, or long(er) load times get on your nerves.

Otherwise, not much of a reason to.

Reinhard Hardegen · 01-29-07, 05:16 PM

If you can run it, GWX is a very good mod. Great graphics, I would not go back to the stock version.

Sailor Steve · 01-29-07, 05:18 PM

No, but it does help give a feel for the amazing amount of changes that have been made in the last two years.

STEED · 01-29-07, 05:20 PM

Run stock until you get bored that should be about a week then go all the way with GWX.

I just like to add since I switched to GWX my load up time is shorter and no time too make two cups of coffee.

AlbertVonKnopfke · 01-29-07, 05:23 PM

I though it was only about the realism factor.

CCIP · 01-29-07, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AlbertVonKnopfke

I though it was only about the realism factor.

Enchances? More like... blows out of the water

GWX is an amazing visual overhaul. Both in terms of overall look/feel and in terms of features (just look at the list of ships).

Do NOT miss the super-mods. It's like playing the game at a fraction of its true potential, both for good looks and good game.

Reinhard Hardegen · 01-29-07, 05:24 PM

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Run stock until you get bored that should be about a week then go all the way with GWX.

If it takes that long.:rotfl:

Brag · 01-29-07, 05:25 PM

Stock gives you more easy targets. It's ok as a training device before things get serious in GWX.

AlbertVonKnopfke · 01-29-07, 05:33 PM

I'm still playing around with single mission mode (haven't even started the career one yet), replaying my favourite missions where of course the prey is easy to bite into. And that is because I still don't have full understanding of the TDC.

stabiz · 01-29-07, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

No, but it does help give a feel for the amazing amount of changes that have been made in the last two years.

I totally agree. If you just go straight to GWX you`ll never appreciate the total sickness of SH3 modding.

I go for the odd vanilla patrol pretty much every time I reinstall the game, just for the laughs.

Edit: Welcome to SubSim, Albert!

Reinhard Hardegen · 01-29-07, 05:38 PM

Well you came to the right place.

Welcome aboard Herr AlbertVonKnopfke. Hope your stay is a long one.

AlbertVonKnopfke · 01-29-07, 05:58 PM

So it looks like GWX is the one I should go for - do the other supa-modz even measure up ??? Or they're just different ??? How about in terms of graphics factor - I admit that I'm a bit of a "graphics whore"...I saw this term used here before - hahahhaha... thanks for all the replies...

fredbass · 01-29-07, 06:18 PM

Check the GWX manual out:
http://www.users.on.net/~jscones/GWX/GWX_MANUAL_EN.pdf

I can't comment on the others but I believe NYGM players are at 100% realism only.

CCIP · 01-29-07, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by AlbertVonKnopfke

So it looks like GWX is the one I should go for - do the other supa-modz even measure up ??? Or they're just different ??? How about in terms of graphics factor - I admit that I'm a bit of a "graphics whore"...I saw this term used here before - hahahhaha... thanks for all the replies...

If you're a "graphics whore", definitely yes. :p

If you're more into difficulty, you may consider NYGM, but nothing beats the overall design effort on GWX.

mookiemookie · 01-29-07, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

No, but it does help give a feel for the amazing amount of changes that have been made in the last two years.

Quoted for truth.

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Originally Posted by CCIP

If you're a "graphics whore", definitely yes. :p

If you're more into difficulty, you may consider NYGM, but nothing beats the overall design effort on GWX.

I absolutely, completely 100% disagree. Grey Wolves has always had the stigma of being an "eye candy" mod, but that's completely changed in the latest version, GWX.

01-29-07, 05:16 PM	#2
Reinhard Hardegen Raiders of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: U-123 (CA7225) Posts: 495 Downloads: 255 Uploads: 0	If you can run it, GWX is a very good mod. Great graphics, I would not go back to the stock version. __________________ A quote from Donitz; “The reason that the American Navy does so well in wartime is that war is chaos, and the Americans practice chaos on a daily basis.” “For the lessons one fails to learn during peacetime, one pays a high price in war.”

01-29-07, 05:18 PM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	No, but it does help give a feel for the amazing amount of changes that have been made in the last two years. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

01-29-07, 05:20 PM	#4
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Run stock until you get bored that should be about a week then go all the way with GWX. I just like to add since I switched to GWX my load up time is shorter and no time too make two cups of coffee. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

01-29-07, 05:23 PM	#5
AlbertVonKnopfke Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	So GWX enhances graphics as well ??? I though it was only about the realism factor.

01-29-07, 05:25 PM	#8
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Stock gives you more easy targets. It's ok as a training device before things get serious in GWX. __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

01-29-07, 05:14 PM	#1
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	The only reason to play stock (even a patched up version of stock), is if SH3 runs slow on your computer, or long(er) load times get on your nerves. Otherwise, not much of a reason to.

01-29-07, 05:33 PM	#9
AlbertVonKnopfke Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A week ??? I must be retarded then... I'm still playing around with single mission mode (haven't even started the career one yet), replaying my favourite missions where of course the prey is easy to bite into. And that is because I still don't have full understanding of the TDC.

01-29-07, 05:38 PM	#11
Reinhard Hardegen Raiders of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: U-123 (CA7225) Posts: 495 Downloads: 255 Uploads: 0	Well you came to the right place. Welcome aboard Herr AlbertVonKnopfke. Hope your stay is a long one. __________________ A quote from Donitz; “The reason that the American Navy does so well in wartime is that war is chaos, and the Americans practice chaos on a daily basis.” “For the lessons one fails to learn during peacetime, one pays a high price in war.”

01-29-07, 05:58 PM	#12
AlbertVonKnopfke Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	So it looks like GWX is the one I should go for - do the other supa-modz even measure up ??? Or they're just different ??? How about in terms of graphics factor - I admit that I'm a bit of a "graphics whore"...I saw this term used here before - hahahhaha... thanks for all the replies...

01-29-07, 06:18 PM	#13
fredbass Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Port Richey, Fl, USA Posts: 1,066 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Check the GWX manual out: http://www.users.on.net/~jscones/GWX/GWX_MANUAL_EN.pdf I can't comment on the others but I believe NYGM players are at 100% realism only. __________________