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Old 03-20-21, 06:09 PM   #1
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I am thinking of getting into SH4
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Old 03-21-21, 04:25 AM   #2
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I am thinking of getting into SH4
Yeah, you can...

Just 1 word of caution.. Steam does have 2 copies of SH4 & they are radically different...

If you want to run any mods like FotRS-UE or Operation Monsun: Dark Waters, it is important to make sure you grabbed the right 1 of those 2

1 of them is tagged as v1.4 (which is just straight up only U.S. Fleetboat) useable with mods that are 'earmarked' as being used ONLY by that SH4 version...

the 2nd, is tagged as v1,5 (This version, makes it so that you CAN skipper Uboats in the Pacific) & is required if you want to run FotRS or OP. Monsun: Dark. Those mega mods only work with this version... (& am not sure, but Bubblehead can answer if it is or not, but it may be very much needed to be that version, if you want to try out his updated TMO mod they are working on... )

Hope this info helps...

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Old 03-21-21, 05:46 PM   #3
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You could also probably get a non steam digital download with v1.5 from Amazon.com.
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Old 03-22-21, 10:46 AM   #4
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Steam version works fine with FOTRS and IJN
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Old 03-22-21, 11:35 AM   #5
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I don't know where you are, but in the US, you can't argue with $2.50 for Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific - DLC, which is the UPlay / UConnect version of the old "Gold Edition" DVD disks.
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Old 04-03-21, 04:15 PM   #6
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I have used the Steam version for many years and have had no problems in running the base game or with mods.
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Old 04-03-21, 04:18 PM   #7
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Rova! nice silent run!
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I have used the Steam version for many years and have had no problems in running the base game or with mods.
How would one go about installing a mod for the steam version. I originally installed the game with the default steam location. I have since (just now) uninstalled then reinstalled it in a new folder (named 'games') on my external hard drive (D) but I've noticed it still refers to steam (I'd rather play it offline). I can finally see folders, however. I seem to remember there was a mods folder then I had the CD version. My memory's hazy. Perhaps it was JGSME that created a "mod' folder?

Thanks, in advance. I was having fun with vanilla 1.5 but the Dutch fisherman's cap and other fine details missing (I played TMO) are pet peeves.


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Old 04-05-21, 02:13 PM   #9
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How would one go about installing a mod for the steam version. I originally installed the game with the default steam location. I have since (just now) uninstalled then reinstalled it in a new folder (named 'games') on my external hard drive (D) but I've noticed it still refers to steam (I'd rather play it offline). I can finally see folders, however. I seem to remember there was a mods folder then I had the CD version. My memory's hazy. Perhaps it was JGSME that created a "mod' folder?

Thanks, in advance. I was having fun with vanilla 1.5 but the Dutch fisherman's cap and other fine details missing (I played TMO) are pet peeves.


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You are correct, a MODS folder is where all mods should be placed and then activated by way of JSGME (JSGME will create the MODS folder if it does not already exist). Make sure to install JSGME in your main SH4 folder. As for Steam, it can be run in offline mode...there is an option to "Go Offline" located in the upper left corner of the Steam client. I believe that this option still requres you to run the Steam client, however you do not need to be connected to the internet. I don't run in Offline mode so I'm not 100% sure on that one. Hope this info helps.
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Old 04-05-21, 03:44 PM   #10
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You are correct, a MODS folder is where all mods should be placed and then activated by way of JSGME (JSGME will create the MODS folder if it does not already exist). Make sure to install JSGME in your main SH4 folder. As for Steam, it can be run in offline mode...there is an option to "Go Offline" located in the upper left corner of the Steam client. I believe that this option still requres you to run the Steam client, however you do not need to be connected to the internet. I don't run in Offline mode so I'm not 100% sure on that one. Hope this info helps.
Thank you! I will be giving this all a try.
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Old 04-05-21, 09:38 PM   #11
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It works! Thank you, again, Rova!




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