Stiebler3A_Addon_for_V16B1 (Released) - Page 3

Stiebler · 03-10-12, 08:07 AM

Stiebler3A_Addon_for_V16B1.

This patch is now available from my signature below (item (9) in the menu list). Full instructions are included with the patch, so I summarise briefly here:

1. The patch is a hard-code fix that can be applied ONLY to a legitimate copy of SH3.exe that has already been patched with H.sie’s V1.6B1 patch. The Stiebler3A Addon provides extra functions.

2. This patch can be used with stock SH3 and ALL of the main super-mods (including NYGM and GWX), provided that it is installed correctly.

3. The Stiebler3A_Addon_patch contains these mods supplementary to H.sie's original V16B1 patch:
a) Silent-running mod
b) Surrender mod
c) "Smoke on Horizon" mod
d) CAM-ship mod
e) Asdic in shallow waters mod
f) Reduce ship warnings mod
g) Change patrol grid mod
h) Minimum TC mod
i) Improved BdU Congratulations mod
j) Weather improvement mod (NYGM patttern, but self-contained and can be used with any other super-mod or stock SH3, provided H.sie's V16B1 is already installed).

Most of the above mods will be familar to those who have previously installed my 'Stiebler2_Addon_for_V16A3' patch, but there is one important new addition:

The 'Minimum TC' mod (item (h) above) will force the game to play at a *minimum* time compression (TC) of 128, while in map mode. I designed this because I became tired of waiting for 'ship sighted' or 'ship detected' repeated 10 or 20 times as a large convoy came close, and TC dropped to 1 or 8 (default settings). But actually, this mod can be very useful in other ways too. For example, to sail easily through the Kiel canal, to depart quickly from the bases of Bergen and Lorient, to rise up quickly off the sea-bed. Whenever you get tired of waiting for something to happen, just activate the MinimumTC mod, and everything will advance at TC=128. Of course, there are also dangers.... For example, if an aircraft suddenly attacks. Use with caution.

There is also a new version (1.6) of the Options Selector supplied with the patch, so that users can toggle on and off those fixes that they prefer. This new Options Selector will not (I hope) cause the same problems as its predecessor 1.5 with non-standard installations of SH3.exe.

Finally, I wish to give my warm thanks to SquareSteelBar, who very kindly tested a preliminary version of this patch, and made many useful suggestions (that is why it is the _3A patch, not the _3 patch!).

Also I wish to acknowledge publicly all the generous help and support I have received from H.sie, the originator of the V16B1 patch (and many previous patches), and who has deservedly been awarded recently the 2011 modders' crown by SubSim for his ground-breaking work in creating new patches in hard code for our favourite U-boat simulation. Congratulations and special thanks to H.sie.

Stiebler.

03-10-12, 08:07 AM	#1
Stiebler Fuel Supplier Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,237 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 4	Stiebler3A_Addon_for_V16B1 (Released) Stiebler3A_Addon_for_V16B1. This patch is now available from my signature below (item (9) in the menu list). Full instructions are included with the patch, so I summarise briefly here: 1. The patch is a hard-code fix that can be applied ONLY to a legitimate copy of SH3.exe that has already been patched with H.sie’s V1.6B1 patch. The Stiebler3A Addon provides extra functions. 2. This patch can be used with stock SH3 and ALL of the main super-mods (including NYGM and GWX), provided that it is installed correctly. 3. The Stiebler3A_Addon_patch contains these mods supplementary to H.sie's original V16B1 patch: a) Silent-running mod b) Surrender mod c) "Smoke on Horizon" mod d) CAM-ship mod e) Asdic in shallow waters mod f) Reduce ship warnings mod g) Change patrol grid mod h) Minimum TC mod i) Improved BdU Congratulations mod j) Weather improvement mod (NYGM patttern, but self-contained and can be used with any other super-mod or stock SH3, provided H.sie's V16B1 is already installed). Most of the above mods will be familar to those who have previously installed my 'Stiebler2_Addon_for_V16A3' patch, but there is one important new addition: The 'Minimum TC' mod (item (h) above) will force the game to play at a minimum time compression (TC) of 128, while in map mode. I designed this because I became tired of waiting for 'ship sighted' or 'ship detected' repeated 10 or 20 times as a large convoy came close, and TC dropped to 1 or 8 (default settings). But actually, this mod can be very useful in other ways too. For example, to sail easily through the Kiel canal, to depart quickly from the bases of Bergen and Lorient, to rise up quickly off the sea-bed. Whenever you get tired of waiting for something to happen, just activate the MinimumTC mod, and everything will advance at TC=128. Of course, there are also dangers.... For example, if an aircraft suddenly attacks. Use with caution. There is also a new version (1.6) of the Options Selector supplied with the patch, so that users can toggle on and off those fixes that they prefer. This new Options Selector will not (I hope) cause the same problems as its predecessor 1.5 with non-standard installations of SH3.exe. Finally, I wish to give my warm thanks to SquareSteelBar, who very kindly tested a preliminary version of this patch, and made many useful suggestions (that is why it is the _3A patch, not the _3 patch!). Also I wish to acknowledge publicly all the generous help and support I have received from H.sie, the originator of the V16B1 patch (and many previous patches), and who has deservedly been awarded recently the 2011 modders' crown by SubSim for his ground-breaking work in creating new patches in hard code for our favourite U-boat simulation. Congratulations and special thanks to H.sie. Stiebler. __________________ NYGM Tonnage War Mod - More than a mod: it's an experience!