SH3 Newbie Guide, FAQs, Tactics & Tips, Links, & other helpful stuff

[Ilki]

Hi I'm new here. Recently addicted to heavily modded SH3 on 150% realism.

Now my question is, is there a wiki about all this stuff?

This forum has been a fantastic source of information. It's all here. It's great and I'm very thankful for everyone behind the mods and additions.

However, it's taken me days just to find all the information. The How-To's. As a person who's just stumbled upon this forum I can tell you it's very intimidating. Most of the stuff is obsolete. Most of the links are dead. A lot of the links are just links to other threads where "the subject is discussed". Yeah sure it is discussed for over 100 pages but I really would not like to read all that. Maybe the answer isn't even there.

The forum format is indeed intended for discussion, not hosting information. A wiki would be a blast. I can see the community is very strong here and could easily manage it and keep it up to date. It would benefit everyone.

[sublynx]

Originally Posted by Ilki

Now my question is, is there a wiki about all this stuff?

There was a somewhat bigger wiki page around. You can find it here:

http://web.archive.org/web/200710122...itle=Main_Page

It takes a while to load, but it is still there. If it doesn't load, try clicking the "Impatient?" link.

The page might be of some use, but I think posting a question here on the forum might help you more. Some of the regular people here know the game inside out and can answer any of your questions much better than a wiki page can.

[Titus Groan]

Hey there everyone!

As a beginner, I was wondering if there were any suggested Mods to use with SH3? I'm enjoying the game's steep demand of skill and patience but with so many mods, I'm not particularly sure where to begin!

Thanks for reading!

[Jimbuna]

You'll find many great mods in the downloads section...too many to mention though because we all have different preferences.

[sharkbit]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

You'll find many great mods in the downloads section...too many to mention though because we all have different preferences.

+1

If you haven't done it yet, get one of the Super Mods- GWX or NYGM or another I can't think of right now .

Haven't played NYGM myself but GWX takes the stock game to a whole different level. I know I got bored with stock the first week playing the game.

I don't think you can go wrong with any of them.

[Ray Nicholls]

Hi All,
many thanks to all to have done mods and posted help,a great group.My query is,when I dive,I lose my watch officer.I've gone thru numerous threads but I've probably missed help on it.The only mod I have is SH3 commander and that is in a stand alone folder in programs.I've only just brought SH3 as I've been playing Aces of the Deep for sometime.
It's obviously something simple to keep my Watch officer.Thank you for any assistance.Ray (x 7th Boat Sqdn Singapore)

[Fubar2Niner]

Originally Posted by Ray Nicholls

Hi All,
many thanks to all to have done mods and posted help,a great group.My query is,when I dive,I lose my watch officer.I've gone thru numerous threads but I've probably missed help on it.The only mod I have is SH3 commander and that is in a stand alone folder in programs.I've only just brought SH3 as I've been playing Aces of the Deep for sometime.
It's obviously something simple to keep my Watch officer.Thank you for any assistance.Ray (x 7th Boat Sqdn Singapore)

Hi Ray and welcome aboard. You have done nothing wrong, the WO is just a lazy bum and needs kicking from his bunk to the bridge when you resurface. Just open the crew screen and you'll find him there drinking schnapps like as not.

[Ray Nicholls]

Originally Posted by Fubar2Niner

Hi Ray and welcome aboard. You have done nothing wrong, the WO is just a lazy bum and needs kicking from his bunk to the bridge when you resurface. Just open the crew screen and you'll find him there drinking schnapps like as not.

Thank U Sir,I knew it had to be simple,like me
Ray

[Fubar2Niner]

Originally Posted by Ray Nicholls

Thank U Sir,I knew it had to be simple,like me
Ray

Not at all mate, we've all been there

[SdF4]

Hi, i got few questions about SH3, sure they were asked before but I had not find it in forum, so... i drop it here =)

1. How to change key assignments in SH3?

2. How to export/import saved campaign from one pc to another? I have the game installed on Vista and my new one is running Win7.

Thanks

[Bl00dCat]

I'm playing SH3 with GWX3 and I wonder if getting my boat 'aground' on the bottom will save me from enemy sonars? It sure did IRL, but is implemented in SH3? And what about thermocline -- does it work in SH3?

[sharkbit]

Originally Posted by Bl00dCat

I'm playing SH3 with GWX3 and I wonder if getting my boat 'aground' on the bottom will save me from enemy sonars? It sure did IRL, but is implemented in SH3? And what about thermocline -- does it work in SH3?

Unfortunately, unmodded SH3 with GWX does not model hiding on the bottom. However, in the mods section Stiebler and Hsie have done some fantastic work with their gameplay and hardcode fixes for the game(including limited wolfpacks ). If I recall, Stiebler has done some modifications that will make it harder for escorts to pick you up in shallow water although not necessarily on the bottom.

There is a mod out there that will allow you to rest on the bottom and make repairs and such but will not allow you to "hide" on the bottom.

Search around in the SH3 Mods section.

As far as thermocline goes, if you are using it, SH3Commander simulates thermal layers.

[evo12]

Hi all,As a newbie to the sub sim scene I'd just like to thank everyone for their helpful posts.Starting from scratch this game is pardon the pun a 'Minefield'.This game just totally draws you in.Once again thanks everyone.

[u crank]

Welcome to SUBSIM evo12.

[Bl00dCat]

Originally Posted by evo12

Starting from scratch this game is pardon the pun a 'Minefield'.

People are still beginning to play SH3, and it's some 7.5 years after the initial release! Wow.

And minefields... yeah. Is there any way to get intel on suspected mine positions in SH3+GWX? It's April '40 and I just got a nasty surprise just off British east coast. And how to make TC drop when getting blown by mine?