SH5 Mod Guide for Beginners

[Magic1111]

Originally Posted by Creeden

Thanks for making this thread, I would be so lost without it... and thank you so much for everyone's hard work here at Subsim... you guys are great!

Welcome aboard Creeden!!!

[Bosnian]

Hi I am trying to run this mod list:

Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157
[D:\Games\Silent Hunter 5\MODS]

Torpedo_Speed_Abilitie_Fix_for_TDC_SH5_v120
SUB_hyd_fix_SH5
Depth_Keeping_Problem_HB_2_0_0_TheDarkWraith
MightyFine Crew Mod 1.2.1 Alt w beards
Reworked Morale and Abilities v.1.01
German U-Boat Crew Language Pack
No Logo Intro Menu_Animation v. 01.00 by AvM
Dynamic Environment SH5 Basemod (light) V2.1
sobers best ever fog V12 SH5
sobers real trees
SteelViking's Interior Mod V1.2
FX_Update_0_0_19_ByTheDarkWraith
Stormys DBSM SH5 v1.3 Basemod
Stormys DBSM SH5 v1.3 optional NavMap babelling
Stormys DBSM SH5 v1.3 optional -6db damped Sonarguy
Stormys DBSM SH5 v1.3 optional scary creaks
Stormys DBSM SH5 v1.3 additional crew sounds beta6
TheDarkWraith_DC_Water_Disturbances_v2_0_SH5
NewUIs_TDC_7_1_0_ByTheDarkWraith
EQuaTool 01.01 by AvM - Kriegsmarine Golden Style
Trevally Automated Scripts v0.6
Trevally Harbour & Kiel Canal Pilot v2.9
Manos Scopes-patch for 16x9
IRAI_0_0_37_ByTheDarkWraith
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_byTheBeast
Cerberus62 Corrected Depth Charge Projector 1.0
OPEN HORIZONS II_full v1.9.5
OHII_traffic_speed_Fix_v2
SH5Lifeboats_by_Rongel_TDW_stoianm_v2.11

All was working fine for a week or so then the game would not load, showing a black screen after the loading bar.

I messed with the mods and found that NewUIs_TDC_7_1_0_ByTheDarkWraith was causing the issue. I remove this mod and the game loads ok.

I have tried using 6_9_0 but still the same issue. I also used trevally's may loadout exactly (although the above is still based on it) and again the same results. Ive removed some vc++ installations ( i saw this in another thread) to try and see if this made any difference, but no.

i normally run with Dynamic Environment SH5 Basemod (normal) V2.1 plus some minor patches, but i just want the above working.

what is the conflict? am i doing something wrong? why would it just suddenly happen?
please help i can run the game and play without newUIs but im so used to playing with this mod now it feels wrong without it

Ta
Boz

[Trevally.]

I have a good spec pc and the loading time for me is about 2 mins. (black screen)

Try giving it more time to load

[Bosnian]

Try giving it more time to load

If it is just my impatience then i think ill cry

im sure ive left it to make a cup of tea and still black screen upon return, my machine is a good spec.

I will give it more time as u suggested tho cheers.

[TheDarkWraith]

Originally Posted by Bosnian

If it is just my impatience then i think ill cry

im sure ive left it to make a cup of tea and still black screen upon return, my machine is a good spec.

I will give it more time as u suggested tho cheers.

run the Dbgview app found in \data\Applications before running the game. It can give a clue as to what's going on

[Bosnian]

Ive just done a clean boot of my machine loaded SH5 3 minutes later (u must have a better machine trevally) the menu appeared. this was not the case yesterday....im sure

but hey it works must be my machine somehow.

Thank you Both slightly on my part i think.
DarkWraith that app will definitely come in handy ta

Boz

[Bosnian]

An update on the post above and a question.

After making sure i do a clean boot of my machine I have had some QUALITY hours at sea - i cant express enough how much these mods have made a difference to such a disappointing vanilla game, so thank you to all the mod creators and for this thread.

I still get the issue from my other post, randomly now it seems (i did assume it was a memory issue as windows was caching huge amounts of ram 8gig + after playing other games). I have waited 15 minutes, when it works it takes 3.

I ran the dbgview app and it says "recmanualcategory not found" in numerous cfg files which exist so not sure what this means or even whether its the cause. As i said i can play the game on reboot.
I also get a ctd when opening the torpedo doors via the deck tdc binoculars.

Trevally your list from may has slightly older versions of some mods, how often do u update? or do you have favoured versions for stability?

[Trevally.]

Originally Posted by Bosnian

I still get the issue from my other post, randomly now it seems (i did assume it was a memory issue as windows was caching huge amounts of ram 8gig + after playing other games). I have waited 15 minutes, when it works it takes 3.

I ran the dbgview app and it says "recmanualcategory not found" in numerous cfg files which exist so not sure what this means or even whether its the cause. As i said i can play the game on reboot.
I also get a ctd when opening the torpedo doors via the deck tdc binoculars.?

Hi Bosnian,

A way to check what the game is doing when these slow downs happen is to run dbgview at the same time.
I use 2 monitors, so when the game pauses to load somthing - the dbgview on my second screen is telling me what it is doing. For me this is very handy for making automation scripts etc.
You could try this with a single monitor by setting the options to window mode and selecting a very small window. Then reload game and run dbgview in a window beside SH5 window.

With this you may see what is causing your 15min pauses

Trevally your list from may has slightly older versions of some mods, how often do u update? or do you have favoured versions for stability

When I am making a new version of OHII - I keep my old trusty mod list. For me changing this whilst making a mod can cause me many a head ache. I need to know that if a ctd happens when I am modding that it was me and not my mod list.

I am now just updating my list with TDWs new vesions of IRAI and UI as well as adding theBeasts new mods.
When I am finished and happy - I will update post one. My list is still very basic compared to some here - but I like it that way - less headaches and I hate headaches

[Trevally.]

Updated post 1 with my new mod list

[Bosnian]

Thanks Trevally, Ill see what i can do, your right i do have single monitor.

Do the missing cfg files mean anything to you or does that happen anyway when applying mods?

[Trevally.]

Originally Posted by Bosnian

Do the missing cfg files mean anything to you or does that happen anyway when applying mods?

Yes - most of it is for icebergs, buoys - stuff like that that doesn't need to be in the recmanual

[Lonelywolfmother]

Thank you very much, Trevally. I was looking for a mod list updated and reasonably short but effective, and this is exactly what I wanted.

Thanks.

[Kalleblom]

Moin,

it´s the second time i make an observation after use the 4gig switch and installing several mods.

When the switch is used, the game has ctd while loading a campaign. If i use the backuped .exe it is loading fine and running.

My specs: Intel I7, 4GB memory, Windows / 64bit

I´m not a pro who know how to check how much memory the game is using while running.

Anyone out there who ca help or explain how i can check this?


Kalleblom

Edit: No technical chief out there who know about?
Edit2: Apparently not , but for those you wants to know, it seems that the switch is need at more than 4gb ram.

[Daytrader]

Hi, first thx for this mod guide thread, ok a question, i have been told that all these mods can be added to the download version of SH5 from uPlay is this correct ? its just that along time ago i think i read that you needed the shop dvd version, thx

[Goliathfan]

Thanks for making a step for step guide on how to install mods for Silent Hunter 5. I look forward to trying out Silent Hunter 5 with your modlist.