[WIP] Mega-Mod for SH5

[Ducimus]

Ah christ, i forgot about that annoying app. Still, ubisoft should list all their patchs. First thing i did when i installed this game, was to make a shortcut strait to the exe out of freaking habit since Sh4 had the same annoying app.



Thats what i get for trying to attempt this late at night. I'll just sit here and look stupid for awhile, thanks.

[TheBeast]

Originally Posted by Ducimus

Ah christ, i forgot about that annoying app. Still, ubisoft should list all their patchs. First thing i did when i installed this game, was to make a shortcut strait to the exe out of freaking habit since Sh4 had the same annoying app.



Thats what i get for trying to attempt this late at night. I'll just sit here and look stupid for awhile, thanks.

Patch 1.2.0 was auto-installed using GU.EXE (Game Updater). Never found a download loacation for it.
Silent Hunter 5\Support\GameUpdater\GU.EXE

[Haddock]

Originally Posted by TheDarkWraith

looks like a memory problem to me. What are your system specs? 32bit or 64bit OS? Memory? Video card type and memory?

ok, here are my system specs:

-DualCore Intel Pentium D 820, 2800 MHz (14 x 200)
-2 gig ram
-ATI Radeon HD 3850 AGP (512 MB)
-Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 32 bit
-DirectX 9.0c

if the harbor is there without mods and then it's gone when i enable OM, could it still be a memory problem? i thought, if something is wrong with my system, then it doesnt matter if i enable the mod or not - the harbor wont be there anyways. just a thought, i dont know...

btw, does anybody know the "3gig switch", trevally is talking about?
i never heard of it, i would try it, if i had a link to it.

sorry for the english, and thanks for replies

[stoianm]

Originally Posted by Haddock

ok, here are my system specs:

-DualCore Intel Pentium D 820, 2800 MHz (14 x 200)
-2 gig ram
-ATI Radeon HD 3850 AGP (512 MB)
-Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 32 bit
-DirectX 9.0c

if the harbor is there without mods and then it's gone when i enable OM, could it still be a memory problem? i thought, if something is wrong with my system, then it doesnt matter if i enable the mod or not - the harbor wont be there anyways. just a thought, i dont know...

btw, does anybody know the "3gig switch", trevally is talking about?
i never heard of it, i would try it, if i had a link to it.

sorry for the english, and thanks for replies

Originally Posted by TheDarkWraith
Here is something to try for those of you having CTDs or using 32 bit OS:

Try this only if you have at least 2 GByte of RAM and at your own risk and using Vista/Win7 32 bit version.
First download the explorer from http://www.ntcore.com/exsuite.php
Next make a backup copy of SH5.exe. Then start "CFF Explorer" and open the orginal SH5.exe file.
Now go to NT Header/File Header and click File Header. There you will find a button labeld "click here". Click it and select the mark at "App can handle> 2gb adressest "
Save the modified EXE, overwrite the orginal one (You do have your backup of it in a safe location right?).
If you run Windows Vista 64 or Windows XP 64 or Win7 64 you're ready and didnt need to read on. The rest is only for Windows Vista 32/Win7 32 or maybe Windows XP.
Now make Windows Vista/Win7 (32-Bit) ready to support more than 2 GByte.
Open a command prompt with Administration rights. You find it under "Programs->Accessories->Command prompt" click right and select "run as administrator".
Enter "bcdedit /set IncreaseUserVA 3072" (without quotes) in the command window and press enter.
After that restart windows

To reset back to 2GB limit:
to reset the Increased User Adressspace just start the commandline prompt with Admin right again and enter "bcdedit /set IncreaseUserVA 2048"

See if the above helps at all

Another idea is to install previous version of DirectX ( < v11). I have Win7 64bit but ALWAYS install previous DirectX versions for compatibility reasons. Go to Microsoft's website and search for DirectX. Run the DirectX web installer from their website. You can have DirectX9 AND DirectX11 installed on Win7.

EDIT:

just checked the sh5.exe file and it's large address aware so enabling the 3GB switch in 32bit OSs should help:

Microsoft (R) COFF/PE Dumper Version 9.00.30729.01
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Dump of file sh5.exe
PE signature found
File Type: EXECUTABLE IMAGE
FILE HEADER VALUES
14C machine (x86)
5 number of sections
4BCE9A96 time date stamp Wed Apr 21 01:26:30 2010
0 file pointer to symbol table
0 number of symbols
E0 size of optional header
122 characteristics
Executable
Application can handle large (>2GB) addresses
32 bit word machine

Originally Posted by TheDarkWraith
Here is something to try for those of you having CTDs or using 32 bit OS:

Try this only if you have at least 2 GByte of RAM and at your own risk and using Vista/Win7 32 bit version.
First download the explorer from http://www.ntcore.com/exsuite.php
Next make a backup copy of SH5.exe. Then start "CFF Explorer" and open the orginal SH5.exe file.
Now go to NT Header/File Header and click File Header. There you will find a button labeld "click here". Click it and select the mark at "App can handle> 2gb adressest "
Save the modified EXE, overwrite the orginal one (You do have your backup of it in a safe location right?).
If you run Windows Vista 64 or Windows XP 64 or Win7 64 you're ready and didnt need to read on. The rest is only for Windows Vista 32/Win7 32 or maybe Windows XP.
Now make Windows Vista/Win7 (32-Bit) ready to support more than 2 GByte.
Open a command prompt with Administration rights. You find it under "Programs->Accessories->Command prompt" click right and select "run as administrator".
Enter "bcdedit /set IncreaseUserVA 3072" (without quotes) in the command window and press enter.
After that restart windows

To reset back to 2GB limit:
to reset the Increased User Adressspace just start the commandline prompt with Admin right again and enter "bcdedit /set IncreaseUserVA 2048"

See if the above helps at all

Another idea is to install previous version of DirectX ( < v11). I have Win7 64bit but ALWAYS install previous DirectX versions for compatibility reasons. Go to Microsoft's website and search for DirectX. Run the DirectX web installer from their website. You can have DirectX9 AND DirectX11 installed on Win7.

EDIT:

just checked the sh5.exe file and it's large address aware so enabling the 3GB switch in 32bit OSs should help:

Microsoft (R) COFF/PE Dumper Version 9.00.30729.01
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Dump of file sh5.exe
PE signature found
File Type: EXECUTABLE IMAGE
FILE HEADER VALUES
14C machine (x86)
5 number of sections
4BCE9A96 time date stamp Wed Apr 21 01:26:30 2010
0 file pointer to symbol table
0 number of symbols
E0 size of optional header
122 characteristics
Executable
Application can handle large (>2GB) addresses
32 bit word machine

Originally Posted by TheDarkWraith
Here is something to try for those of you having CTDs or using 32 bit OS:

Try this only if you have at least 2 GByte of RAM and at your own risk and using Vista/Win7 32 bit version.
First download the explorer from http://www.ntcore.com/exsuite.php
Next make a backup copy of SH5.exe. Then start "CFF Explorer" and open the orginal SH5.exe file.
Now go to NT Header/File Header and click File Header. There you will find a button labeld "click here". Click it and select the mark at "App can handle> 2gb adressest "
Save the modified EXE, overwrite the orginal one (You do have your backup of it in a safe location right?).
If you run Windows Vista 64 or Windows XP 64 or Win7 64 you're ready and didnt need to read on. The rest is only for Windows Vista 32/Win7 32 or maybe Windows XP.
Now make Windows Vista/Win7 (32-Bit) ready to support more than 2 GByte.
Open a command prompt with Administration rights. You find it under "Programs->Accessories->Command prompt" click right and select "run as administrator".
Enter "bcdedit /set IncreaseUserVA 3072" (without quotes) in the command window and press enter.
After that restart windows

To reset back to 2GB limit:
to reset the Increased User Adressspace just start the commandline prompt with Admin right again and enter "bcdedit /set IncreaseUserVA 2048"

See if the above helps at all

Another idea is to install previous version of DirectX ( < v11). I have Win7 64bit but ALWAYS install previous DirectX versions for compatibility reasons. Go to Microsoft's website and search for DirectX. Run the DirectX web installer from their website. You can have DirectX9 AND DirectX11 installed on Win7.

EDIT:

just checked the sh5.exe file and it's large address aware so enabling the 3GB switch in 32bit OSs should help:

Microsoft (R) COFF/PE Dumper Version 9.00.30729.01
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Dump of file sh5.exe
PE signature found
File Type: EXECUTABLE IMAGE
FILE HEADER VALUES
14C machine (x86)
5 number of sections
4BCE9A96 time date stamp Wed Apr 21 01:26:30 2010
0 file pointer to symbol table
0 number of symbols
E0 size of optional header
122 characteristics
Executable
Application can handle large (>2GB) addresses
32 bit word machine

[stoianm]

Hi TDW,

what is a Starshell shooting gun that i can to add for each ship in MO.

I can add also warning and horns? i never heard a horn in sh5.

[marleymen]

@TDW,
Do you have any news about Magnum Opus new release?



(sorry, I needed to ask)

[TheDarkWraith]

Originally Posted by marleymen

@TDW,
Do you have any news about Magnum Opus new release?



(sorry, I needed to ask)

I just stumbled into some exciting stuff so not sure at the moment. I might have just found the answer to many things I've been wanting to do in the game.

[THE_MASK]

Its like christmas every day

[marleymen]

Originally Posted by TheDarkWraith

I just stumbled into some exciting stuff so not sure at the moment. I might have just found the answer to many things I've been wanting to do in the game.

Damm ......ohh ..... wait ...

Tell us what is about. A little preview . It will make delay more relaxed.

@sober If seems like Christmas everyday then TDW is ....

[TheDarkWraith]

Originally Posted by marleymen

Damm ......ohh ..... wait ...

Tell us what is about. A little preview . It will make delay more relaxed.

@sober If seems like Christmas everyday then TDW is ....

I'm writing another .dll now.....this will tell me what I need to know (for now)

[Reece]

Originally Posted by TheDarkWraith

I just stumbled into some exciting stuff so not sure at the moment. I might have just found the answer to many things I've been wanting to do in the game.

This could be interesting!

[Church SUBSIM]

Please let it be the Kreigsmarine Map I miss the grids on the maps.

[Obelix]

Originally Posted by Church SUBSIM

Please let it be the Kreigsmarine Map I miss the grids on the maps.

I Agree

[TheDarkWraith]

Originally Posted by Church SUBSIM

Please let it be the Kreigsmarine Map I miss the grids on the maps.

there was one obstacle that definitely had to be overcome before we could do stuff like that: be able to tell when the map zoomed in/out. Now with my .dll for the mouse I wrote I should be able to tell when the map zooms in/out. I'll work on that part (being able to tell map zoom in/out) tomorrow Should be fairly simple now. The map fires an event when the zoom level changes but it doesn't tell you if you zoomed in or out. So with that event and my mouse .dll when the event fires I query my .dll for the Z axis of the mouse (the mousewheel) and see if the value increased (zoomed) or decreased (unzoomed). Simple.

[Church SUBSIM]

Well ... since you are at it ... how about adding a little world peace as well?

TDW ... hero status

Hey - question for you ... can I add MightyFineCrew Mod 1.2.1 Alt w beards on top of MO (patched)? I know there are a lot of overwrites but I am assuming that they are from your incorporation of the default version.

Thanks