SH3 Commander R2.6 NOW AVAILABLE!

[Salvadoreno]

Okay guys. I reinstalled SH3 2.6 clean. Now please, tell me how to go about making it compatible withg NYGM 2.01

[JScones]

Look for Observer's post a page back on this thread. Download the files, then install them as instructed.

[602Sqn_Puff]

Downloaded those files and it still froze up on me at about 60%...so it's back to 2.5 for me

[Salvadoreno]

Originally Posted by JScones

@OBSERVER: It appears that you have not read some of my PM's. I have just d/l the "compatibility fix" file that you have provided for NYGM users. I told you that your NYGM fatigue model will NOT work with SH3Cmdr because SH3Cmdr will not recognise the COMPARTMENT block changes. That's why it was not included, as I was awaiting your response. I never received one. It is not my call to make decisions for your mod, and there's not much more I can do than raise it with you.

Further:
- You have included a Miscellaneous file. SH3Cmdr no longer uses a Miscellaneous file;
- You have used "older" data files for making your changes. I provided you with access to the "final" files (which included Hemisent's NYGM compatibility fix) to make your adjustments to.

There is every chance that NYGM users will still have problems using the files you have provided, especially if they select the NYGM fatigue model.

To quote a phrase, this is exactly what bothers me. And why I do not provide fixes for other mods in SH3Cmdr.

So the fixes do NOT work? My game still freezes up on me with these "compatibility fixes". ANything else i can do?? Should i not install certain files but keep others?

[JScones]

If you're up to it, try lurker's suggestion on the previous page of this thread. It should work.

Everyone, please post any NYGM/SH3Cmdr compatibility problems on the appropriate NYGM thread. Only the NYGM team can "officially" fix the problem.

[Salvadoreno]

do i still install the fixes?? Sorry last question..

[JScones]

I would guess not if you use lurker's fix. Otherwise, you'll have to wait for NYGM to post a working fix.

But I've never used NYGM, so I am really not the best person to help you.

[HEMISENT]

Originally Posted by JScones

Yes. I do NOT recommend NYGM users download SH3Cmdr R2.6 until the NYGM team creates compatible files. Alternatively, you can try lurker's fix which should work.

Sorry guys, there wasn't much else I could do.

Lurker is right on. I checked out the files in question and it's simply a cut and paste affar. Gets a bit confusing but it really is quite simple.

[HEMISENT]

Jaesen
A question for you on multiple installs.
Here's a reply from awhile ago which I pulled from my notes-

"1. Install SH3 and v1.4b patch.
2. Copy the clean SH3 installation and paste it. Rename the new "Copy of SilentHunterIII" to "SilentHunterIII - GW".
3. Copy the clean SH3 installation and paste it. Rename the new "Copy of SilentHunterIII" to "SilentHunterIII - NYGM".
4. Install GW into "SilentHunterIII - GW".
5. Install NYGM into "SilentHunterIII - NYGM".

Test each mod by running the SH3.exe file direct from each folder (or create shortcuts on your desktop to each). If you run SH3Cmdr, you can alternatively use it to manage your different SH3 installations.

Then, after you've formulated your own opinion, simply delete the modded SH3 that you don't like, or keep both and play whichever one at whichever time takes your fancy."

I've had dual installs before with no problems One for playing and one for testing but only used Commander to launch the played version.
Now that I have NYGM & GW I'd like to get Commander to launch & manage both.

I currently have "SilentHunterIII - NYGM" & "SilentHunterIII - GW"
both are working ok seperately but I have a single install of Commander 2.6
when I go to launch I get a window showing the file path and a message "Cannot find sh3.exe in this folder. Please tell where Silent Hunter III is installed."
I'm not understanding something here. Could you please help me with this?
Since Commander has a modified set of files in the CFG folder for NYGM only
(as per previous Lurker post) does this mean I need two installs of Commander also(I like this idea). If so how is this accomplished?

[JScones]

Originally Posted by HEMISENT

I've had dual installs before with no problems One for playing and one for testing but only used Commander to launch the played version.
Now that I have NYGM & GW I'd like to get Commander to launch & manage both.

I currently have "SilentHunterIII - NYGM" & "SilentHunterIII - GW"
both are working ok seperately but I have a single install of Commander 2.6
when I go to launch I get a window showing the file path and a message "Cannot find sh3.exe in this folder. Please tell where Silent Hunter III is installed."
I'm not understanding something here. Could you please help me with this?
Since Commander has a modified set of files in the CFG folder for NYGM only
(as per previous Lurker post) does this mean I need two installs of Commander also(I like this idea). If so how is this accomplished?

OK. What you need to do is create two *new* shortcuts to SH3Cmdr.exe, with the /l: switch added. For example,

"C:\<Path>\SH3 Commander\SH3Cmdr.exe" /l:"C:\<InstallPath>\SilentHunterIII - NYGM"

"C:\<Path>\SH3 Commander\SH3Cmdr.exe" /l:"C:\<InstallPath>\SilentHunterIII - GW"

This forces SH3Cmdr to use these locations rather than use the one stored in the Registry (ie the original installation path).

To create the shortcuts, just right click somewhere on your desktop, select New|Shortcut and enter the location as above, press Next then enter a suitable name, then press Finish. Done.

Then, all you need do is click the icon for the version of SH3 that you want to play. SH3Cmdr does the rest.

ONE warning though. If you run "SH3 - NYGM" then want to run "SH3 - GW" afterwards, you MUST first rollback SH3 - NYGM, otherwise, when you run SH3 - GW, you will cross pollenate it with NYGM files. For example:

ALWAYS
-Run SH3Cmdr NYGM shortcut
-Play game
-ROLLBACK SH3Cmdr NYGM
-Run SH3Cmdr GW shortcut
-Play game
-ROLLBACK SH3Cmdr GW

NEVER
-Run SH3Cmdr NYGM shortcut
-Play game
-Run SH3Cmdr GW shortcut
-Play game

Alternatively, you can install (or copy) SH3Cmdr again to a different location. Then, you can point one shortcut to SH3Cmdr installation #1, and the other to SH3Cmdr installation #2. Then you will not have this rollback problem. For example:

"C:\<Path>\SH3 Commander Copy 1\SH3Cmdr.exe" /l:"C:\<InstallPath>\SilentHunterIII - NYGM"

"C:\<Path>\SH3 Commander Copy 2\SH3Cmdr.exe" /l:"C:\<InstallPath>\SilentHunterIII - GW"

The problem with this approach though is that your SH3Cmdr.ini files will get out of sync with each other. But that's prolly less of a problem than your whole game getting out of sync!

But I'd only recommend this second approach if you think the first approach will cause problems for you.

[Skubber]

Oooh, I have been waiting for this!. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[irish1958]

JScones,
I assume I have to reinstall the combined skin pack after I install SH3CMDR.
irish1958

[Spaxspore]

just an idea for the next release.

Why dont you add an ability to change your torpedo loadout in SH3 Commander. I know wolf made a tweek pack, but if u use SH3 commander it over rights the edited basic.cfg.

That would make this handy program x10 more handy

[Observer]

In any event, here is an updated set of files, tested with the final version of SH3 Commander.

http://rapidshare.de/files/25291330/...2.6_v1.7z.html

http://www.filefactory.com/?fa3d5c

You can also download from the ftp server:

ftp://gibbage.mine.nu

[Mau]

If I just installed the GW Mod, is the SH3Commander 2.6 will be all right or it will freeze the game at one point.

Should I just go and installed the 2.5 version

Is there significant changes in 2.6 so that I should take a chance with that version?

Thanks

P.s. I just installed GW on a fresh install (stock game). Is the problem with 2.6 is based on a previous install of 2.5 or it is a problem in general?

Thanks