Stock SH3 with better graphics?

Metalogic · 03-02-15, 04:38 PM

Hi - I've only just started playing SH3 and think it may be best for me to play it "stock" initially (maybe with the unofficial 1.6 patch), some sort of hi-res mod (I can run at 1080p, but don't want a distorted UI, if possible), and ideally other improved graphics (only, not gameplay).

Which hi-res mod and graphics improvements would work well with the stock version without changing gameplay? I have loads of RAM and a good GPU (Nvidia 970M), so should be able to run some graphics mods without things slowing down.

When Living Silent Hunter v6 comes out, I may move to that, but would like a more vanilla experience first, only with better graphics! :-)

jakjack · 03-02-15, 04:46 PM

Try Ahnenerbe's Wide GUI 1920 x 1080
Works with vanilla SH3, I believe. If there are distortions that bother you, (I don't use it so I wouldn't know of any), I'm not sure of a fix, but that doesn't mean one doesn't exist.

Metalogic · 03-03-15, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jakjack

Try Ahnenerbe's Wide GUI 1920 x 1080
Works with vanilla SH3, I believe. If there are distortions that bother you, (I don't use it so I wouldn't know of any), I'm not sure of a fix, but that doesn't mean one doesn't exist.

How does this differ from SH3_XPSP2_Res_Fix_for_1.4b?

RushTheBus · 03-03-15, 04:52 PM

What jackjack linked is a full re-design of the HUD using refreances that were high definition. Injecting those dlls and cfg (and then editing the cfg for w/e resolution you desire) simply stretches the 1024x768 native game resolution across w/e native resolution you are running.

I'm in a similar boat. I have a 2560x1440 IPS panel and using the dll method made everything look like utter garbage. I think the best compromise you're going to see is what jackjack linked.

Metalogic · 03-03-15, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RushTheBus

What jackjack linked is a full re-design of the HUD using refreances that were high definition. Injecting those dlls and cfg (and then editing the cfg for w/e resolution you desire) simply stretches the 1024x768 native game resolution across w/e native resolution you are running.

I'm in a similar boat. I have a 2560x1440 IPS panel and using the dll method made everything look like utter garbage. I think the best compromise you're going to see is what jackjack linked.

Okay, thanks, I'll give it a go!

pedalboat · 03-03-15, 08:25 PM

I've just uploaded this so that you can have better graphics and other goodies in stock silent hunter III. It works for me, but who knows...

http://www.4shared.com/rar/lsyJpOYYb...SH3better.html

Have a nice day!

Metalogic · 03-04-15, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RushTheBus

What jackjack linked is a full re-design of the HUD using refreances that were high definition. Injecting those dlls and cfg (and then editing the cfg for w/e resolution you desire) simply stretches the 1024x768 native game resolution across w/e native resolution you are running.

I'm in a similar boat. I have a 2560x1440 IPS panel and using the dll method made everything look like utter garbage. I think the best compromise you're going to see is what jackjack linked.

I see the difference now, Ahnenerbe's Wide GUI 1920 x 1080 mod is gorgeous on my 1080 laptop screen! :-)

Metalogic · 03-04-15, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Metalogic

I see the difference now, Ahnenerbe's Wide GUI 1920 x 1080 mod is gorgeous on my 1080 laptop screen! :-)

BTW can I use Ahnenerbe's Wide GUI 1920 x 1080 with the 1.6 patch? Which should I install first?

Can both the above be used with the "Open hatch" Mod? I which order should I install these and will I need the 4Gb RAM patch too (I'm on Win 8.1 64 bit)?

banryu79 · 03-04-15, 07:34 AM

I already had an account to 4shared, I started using it 3 years ago.

03-02-15, 04:38 PM	#1
Metalogic Loader Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 81 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Stock SH3 with better graphics? Hi - I've only just started playing SH3 and think it may be best for me to play it "stock" initially (maybe with the unofficial 1.6 patch), some sort of hi-res mod (I can run at 1080p, but don't want a distorted UI, if possible), and ideally other improved graphics (only, not gameplay). Which hi-res mod and graphics improvements would work well with the stock version without changing gameplay? I have loads of RAM and a good GPU (Nvidia 970M), so should be able to run some graphics mods without things slowing down. When Living Silent Hunter v6 comes out, I may move to that, but would like a more vanilla experience first, only with better graphics! :-)

03-02-15, 04:46 PM	#2
jakjack Seaman Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New York Posts: 39 Downloads: 297 Uploads: 0	Try Ahnenerbe's Wide GUI 1920 x 1080 Works with vanilla SH3, I believe. If there are distortions that bother you, (I don't use it so I wouldn't know of any), I'm not sure of a fix, but that doesn't mean one doesn't exist. __________________ In the town where I was born Lived a man who sailed to sea And he told us of his life In the land of submarines

03-04-15, 07:34 AM	#9
banryu79 Samurai Navy Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Italy Posts: 554 Downloads: 82 Uploads: 2	I already had an account to 4shared, I started using it 3 years ago. Last edited by banryu79; 03-04-15 at 10:10 AM.

03-03-15, 04:52 PM	#4
RushTheBus Engineer Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 206 Downloads: 211 Uploads: 0	What jackjack linked is a full re-design of the HUD using refreances that were high definition. Injecting those dlls and cfg (and then editing the cfg for w/e resolution you desire) simply stretches the 1024x768 native game resolution across w/e native resolution you are running. I'm in a similar boat. I have a 2560x1440 IPS panel and using the dll method made everything look like utter garbage. I think the best compromise you're going to see is what jackjack linked.

03-03-15, 08:25 PM	#6
pedalboat A-ganger Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Cape Ortegal - Spain Posts: 75 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	I've just uploaded this so that you can have better graphics and other goodies in stock silent hunter III. It works for me, but who knows... http://www.4shared.com/rar/lsyJpOYYb...SH3better.html Have a nice day!