So, which mods to get?

Penta · 03-26-08, 04:40 PM

Allow me, if you will, to explain my current situation.

Just got SH4, patched to 1.4.

Looking for mods that:
A. Make the game look better;
B. Simplify some of the insane things - I cannot figure out how to nav from PH to Midway for the life of me, even after the sub school;

C. Make the game more immersive.

Unfortunately, there's so many mods available I'm actually sort of lost.

Suggestions?

Xantrokoles · 03-26-08, 08:34 PM

Hello Penta

U know how to install a mod? If not:here
Then you go on this thread: <HERE>
I would suggest:
Trigger Maru and RSRDC Phase III Plus (found under 'for version1.5' , but compatible with 1.4)

Sadly u have to read the descriptions of the mod, that u do not do something wrong

Good Hunt!

Metl · 03-27-08, 12:51 AM

I would love to hear how to nav from PH to ANY mission and still have enough fuel to get back, even stopping at Midway along the way.

As for the OP's state,ment on navigating, have you learned you can zoom out the map with the mouse wheel, and drag it around by left clicking and holding, or using the arrow keys. Just use the waypoint key to set the appropriate wayponts and your off!

Penta · 03-27-08, 10:23 AM

Just did, last night before going to bed. Now...How do I complete the mission assigned? (Patrol mission) I nav to the area, so...what do I do?

(Curse SH4 for having a sparse, pathetic manual.)

rrmelend · 03-27-08, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penta

Just did, last night before going to bed. Now...How do I complete the mission assigned? (Patrol mission) I nav to the area, so...what do I do?
(Curse SH4 for having a sparse, pathetic manual.)

You need to patrol within a 75nm radius of the star on the map (someone correct me on the radius if I'm a little off) for a few days looking for targets to sink. Once this is accomplished radio your status to get a new objective.

Metl: What speed is your boat set at. Anything higher than about 2/3 will have you swimming home or rigging a sail made out of sheets.

ReallyDedPoet · 03-27-08, 10:35 AM

Use the manual as a door-stop, this place is your manual. I would advise you check out the stickies section ( many helpful links, like the how to complete a mission one ): http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=108931

Also, many of your future questions may be in older threads, the search option can be your friend here

Good luck

RDP

andycaccia · 03-27-08, 10:46 AM

Regarding A and C I'd like to suggest you ROW (both graphics and sounds) or Natural environment 4.0 (only graphics and not compatible with graphical parts of ROW).

If you like more immersive sound effects try poul's sound mod
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=132995

rrmelend · 03-27-08, 12:57 PM

You also might want to check this thread out: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=122870.
If you are using one of the boats they have you can have the patch on the conning tower to add a little eye candy to your boat and they will add kill flags for the Japanese ships you sink.

fred8615 · 03-28-08, 08:05 AM

If you're interested in C radio and/or gramophone-wise, check out the link in my sig below.

03-26-08, 04:40 PM	#1
Penta Seaman Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 38 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	So, which mods to get? Allow me, if you will, to explain my current situation. Just got SH4, patched to 1.4. Looking for mods that: A. Make the game look better; B. Simplify some of the insane things - I cannot figure out how to nav from PH to Midway for the life of me, even after the sub school; C. Make the game more immersive. Unfortunately, there's so many mods available I'm actually sort of lost. Suggestions?

03-26-08, 08:34 PM	#2
Xantrokoles Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 659 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Hello Penta U know how to install a mod? If not:here Then you go on this thread: <HERE> I would suggest: Trigger Maru and RSRDC Phase III Plus (found under 'for version1.5' , but compatible with 1.4) Sadly u have to read the descriptions of the mod, that u do not do something wrong Good Hunt! __________________

03-27-08, 10:35 AM	#6
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,888 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Use the manual as a door-stop, this place is your manual. I would advise you check out the stickies section ( many helpful links, like the how to complete a mission one ): http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=108931 Also, many of your future questions may be in older threads, the search option can be your friend here Good luck RDP __________________ Back in the Day

03-27-08, 10:46 AM	#7
andycaccia XO Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Italy Posts: 418 Downloads: 261 Uploads: 2	Regarding A and C I'd like to suggest you ROW (both graphics and sounds) or Natural environment 4.0 (only graphics and not compatible with graphical parts of ROW). If you like more immersive sound effects try poul's sound mod http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=132995 __________________ "Memento Audere Semper"

03-27-08, 12:57 PM	#8
rrmelend Medic Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 162 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	You also might want to check this thread out: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=122870. If you are using one of the boats they have you can have the patch on the conning tower to add a little eye candy to your boat and they will add kill flags for the Japanese ships you sink. __________________

03-27-08, 12:51 AM	#3
Metl Bosun Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 67 Downloads: 166 Uploads: 0	I would love to hear how to nav from PH to ANY mission and still have enough fuel to get back, even stopping at Midway along the way. As for the OP's state,ment on navigating, have you learned you can zoom out the map with the mouse wheel, and drag it around by left clicking and holding, or using the arrow keys. Just use the waypoint key to set the appropriate wayponts and your off!

03-27-08, 10:23 AM	#4
Penta Seaman Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 38 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Just did, last night before going to bed. Now...How do I complete the mission assigned? (Patrol mission) I nav to the area, so...what do I do? (Curse SH4 for having a sparse, pathetic manual.)

03-28-08, 08:05 AM	#9
fred8615 Saint of the seas Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sorrento, Louisiana Posts: 1,320 Downloads: 265 Uploads: 127	If you're interested in C radio and/or gramophone-wise, check out the link in my sig below. __________________ Frederick J. Barnett Radio Stations & Music Captain's Desk Photos FJB Camera Pre Pearl Harbor Career Start Office links, Info Boxes, & 50 cal Crew Rank Fix Sub Class Info Real Subs SH4 Randomizer Sub Images Office Images Sub Pinups & Pics 24 Hour Clocks Office Posters Nav Map Make-Over Add-ons FJB Navigation Maps Office Window Chronographs Someone's got to take the responsibility if the job's going to get done! Do you think that's easy?! - Gregory Peck, The Guns of Navarone.