A question or two.

[Redwake]

First question if I may, I heard that there was a steam sell for the silent hunter games. When is this gonna happen? And second question, is there good mods for sh5 that are for the steam version? I saw the big thread for sh5 mega mod, but it was for non steam so wondering if that was out there. Thank you guys happy hunting.

[Gray Lensman]

Originally Posted by Redwake

First question if I may, I heard that there was a steam sell for the silent hunter games. When is this gonna happen? And second question, is there good mods for sh5 that are for the steam version? I saw the big thread for sh5 mega mod, but it was for non steam so wondering if that was out there. Thank you guys happy hunting.

If the mega mod is capable of being installed via the JSGME mod installer, then it can be applied to the Steam version of the game also. You just have to know enough to set up JSGME in the location that Steam places it on your particular system.

If not, meaning it directly overwrites the non Steam installed version, then you might have to fool the installer into making a false update overwrite.

Meaning...

Create a new folder that is the normal name for SH5... for now just use C:\SH5

Now run the non-steam SH5 mega mod installer.

If you have the Steam version of Sh5 installed, the installer will probably default to the Steam\SH5 location. DO NOT ALLOW THAT TO PROCEED. Instead redirect the installer to the new empty \SH5 folder you created earlier and the mod installer should mod/update the empty \SH5 folder...

If it doesn't allow you to redirect the installer elsewhere, THEN ABORT/CANCEL the mod installation and forget about the step below. This is unlikely though because I've never run across an installer that did not allow you to redirect the installation.

Now that you have the extracted individual modded files isolated to the created \SH5 folder you can extract/save the internal files into a normal JSGME mod format presuming you are familiar enough to do that. If not... just look at some of your other JSGME mods for Sh5 to get an idea of what's expected.

Hope this helps...

Regards

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi Redwake
Unlike SH3 and SH4 with Steam SH5 is a little more complicated because the game needs TDW's Generic File Patcher to make the game playable.
Without this application SH5 is unplayable whether you add mods or play the stock game.
This is because unlike SH3 and SH4 which can be played with Steam without too many problems Ubisoft introduced a forced Uplay account, internet connection for game verification, Tonnage Bar, and Campaign Icons to the SH5 game.
If you buy SH5 to day and you get a broken game with the tonnage bar and Campaign Icons broken.
Adding mods to Steam is not a problem.
If you are new to SH5 look > > HERE << STEAM is not compatible with the essential application TDW’s Generic File Patcher
Steam Conversion Installation Instructions for SH5 Updated Version
Peter

[Redwake]

Lol, I looks like I got me work cut out for me :/ I'll refer back to this thread when I do get sh5 and start the tinkering process.

[Redwake]

but also, does any one know if for a fact that steam is having a sale for the silent hunter series? thank you happy hunting

[propbeanie]

It's not fershure fersertin, no bout a-doubt it, absotutely tomorrow, but supposedly it is. Last year it was the 22nd through Jan 2, so keeps yer ayes peeled matey! They usually include just about everything they have in the sale.

[propbeanie]

Originally Posted by THEBERBSTER

Hi Redwake
Unlike SH3 and SH4 with Steam SH5 is a little more complicated because the game needs TDW's Generic File Patcher to make the game playable.
Without this application SH5 is unplayable whether you add mods or play the stock game.
This is because unlike SH3 and SH4 which can be played with Steam without too many problems Ubisoft introduced a forced Uplay account, internet connection for game verification, Tonnage Bar, and Campaign Icons to the SH5 game.
If you buy SH5 to day and you get a broken game with the tonnage bar and Campaign Icons broken.
Adding mods to Steam is not a problem.
If you are new to SH5 look > > HERE << STEAM is not compatible with the essential application TDW’s Generic File Patcher
Steam Conversion Installation Instructions for SH5 Updated Version
Peter

Just be sure and follow Peter's advice. In fact, it'd be a good idea to start reading up on it now while you wait for the purchase time. I also know all about the proper formula used in funds disbursement when kids are involved. Mine are 16 & 14 now, and they're in the process of eating us out of house and home. Now, for some reason, somethin' to do with Christmas I'm sure, my wife feels led to take her 23 yo nephew in. He's 6'7" of eating machine! My gosh! A gallon a day just in milk! You should see what the young man can do with a large pizza!... But it'll be fun

[Redwake]

Lol myn is 4 and 2, and they might as well be teenagers when it comes to food, and I had a tall friend to, he ate enough to cover the entire platoon i was in, we ended up calling him fridge for the rest of the time lmao.

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi Guys
TWOS is a very easy installation 120 mods and patches all in 1 base mod.
Like any version of SH its all about following the modders installation instructions.
TWOS is 99.99% proven to be ctd free.
Check out my link to Post #1 and then the FAQ's on Post #2 where you can read all about it .
Highly Recommended SH5 > The Wolves Of Steel Mega Mod > Includes KSDCommander And Working Enigma M4 Machine
Peter