Must have mods

sandpatch · 12-13-12, 05:51 AM

Hello,
I just bought Silent Hunter V and it seems as it if is has an amount of bugs. As far as I have understood there are many patches and mods made from users here that fix those problems. My problem is that there are lot's of mods and I don't which ones to use.
I am interested in having the most realistic sim as possible. For example one thing that disturbs me is that sub won't dive to the depth I tell it

. Also I upgraded the sonar guy to tell me the distance to a ship but that doesn't seem to work either.
Can someone point out which mods are the most important or must haves?
The only requirement is that it improves realism.
Thanks

Regards,
Manfred

(I did a search but I found nothing, I guess that I used the wrong words)

EDIT: Google helped me a bit. Found the TDW new UI mod but there where 633 pages... Can someone tell me what the latest version is?

dik_splash · 12-13-12, 06:11 AM

I'm in the same boat (no pun intended) but the community always points to this thread regarding mods for SHV

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=192374

Just scroll down, all links are there. They all seem to make it more realistic and playable.

I've had this game in its wrapper for nearly 10 months and installed it last week. I want it as realistic as possible with real navigation etc. I'm downloading these mods to be used in order, but I'm liking Dr Jones's Magui so I might run into a few headaches later on.

Reminds me of the "Falcon 4 dance" I hated.

Gerald · 12-13-12, 10:18 AM

Fish In The Water · 12-13-12, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandpatch

Hello, I just bought Silent Hunter V and it seems as it if is has an amount of bugs.

I'll say. Bugs comin' out the bilge!

But getting back to your mod requests...

Another good thread you can look at (for new modders), would be this one here:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=190656

In addition, as you stressed enhanced realism, I'd definitely check this out as well:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=181433

Welcome once again, good luck and enjoy the mods!

sandpatch · 12-14-12, 09:04 AM

Thanks guys, I must say that I am ashamed that I didn't find the "SH5 Mod Guide for Beginners". Ahh well.
Anyway, I am already stuck. It seems as if the JSGME is a must so I downloaded it but now I have a new problem. When I download it I don't get an install exe file. All I get is a folder with the manual and a folder where JSGME is pre installed. My guess is that I have to move it to SH5 root folder but what later. Should I to something? All video tutorials only sow what to do after a normal install.
Just to make sure, my current location of the generic mod enabler is :C:\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5\JSGME2_6\JSGME\JSGME.exe

Regards,
Manfred

Dogfish40 · 12-14-12, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandpatch

Thanks guys, I must say that I am ashamed that I didn't find the "SH5 Mod Guide for Beginners". Ahh well.
Anyway, I am already stuck. It seems as if the JSGME is a must so I downloaded it but now I have a new problem. When I download it I don't get an install exe file. All I get is a folder with the manual and a folder where JSGME is pre installed. My guess is that I have to move it to SH5 root folder but what later. Should I to something? All video tutorials only sow what to do after a normal install.
Just to make sure, my current location of the generic mod enabler is :C:\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5\JSGME2_6\JSGME\JSGME.exe

Regards,
Manfred

Hi Manfred.
Yes, I have not heard of a JSGME download with out a install executable exe but there it is.
I just went to Gamefront and downloaded the file. UnZip the downloaded file in your SH5 main folder. The file named MODS is where you will place the SH5 mods you use. Once you place the mods in that folder, I think they should come up in the 'Available Mods' area of the JSGME interface. When you UnZip the JSGME zip file in the SH5 main folder, there are a couple of help files to get you going. You should have it set in a couple minutes.
D40

Targor Avelany · 12-14-12, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandpatch

Thanks guys, I must say that I am ashamed that I didn't find the "SH5 Mod Guide for Beginners". Ahh well.
Anyway, I am already stuck. It seems as if the JSGME is a must so I downloaded it but now I have a new problem. When I download it I don't get an install exe file. All I get is a folder with the manual and a folder where JSGME is pre installed. My guess is that I have to move it to SH5 root folder but what later. Should I to something? All video tutorials only sow what to do after a normal install.
Just to make sure, my current location of the generic mod enabler is :C:\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5\JSGME2_6\JSGME\JSGME.exe

Regards,
Manfred

Actually, if your SH5 folder as you posted, than the .exe file should be something like this: C:\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5\JSGME.exe

rss0900 · 12-14-12, 09:48 PM

oh boy back at silent hunter after a year or two off and I'm trying to download Sobers list and follow the direction but I'm at a download limit after 3 downloads - wanted to see if the game is worth play now

Too bad I guess it's Silent Hunter back in the closet.

Targor Avelany · 12-15-12, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rss0900

oh boy back at silent hunter after a year or two off and I'm trying to download Sobers list and follow the direction but I'm at a download limit after 3 downloads - wanted to see if the game is worth play now

Too bad I guess it's Silent Hunter back in the closet.

so, the download limit for the mod list that has most of the mods on gamefront or mediafire causes you to stop trying?
ugh, ok...

Fish In The Water · 12-15-12, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rss0900

oh boy back at silent hunter after a year or two off and I'm trying to download Sobers list and follow the direction but I'm at a download limit after 3 downloads - wanted to see if the game is worth play now

Too bad I guess it's Silent Hunter back in the closet.

A little persistence will take you a long way. Trust me, it's worth the effort.

12-13-12, 05:51 AM	#1
sandpatch Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 5 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Must have mods Hello, I just bought Silent Hunter V and it seems as it if is has an amount of bugs. As far as I have understood there are many patches and mods made from users here that fix those problems. My problem is that there are lot's of mods and I don't which ones to use. I am interested in having the most realistic sim as possible. For example one thing that disturbs me is that sub won't dive to the depth I tell it . Also I upgraded the sonar guy to tell me the distance to a ship but that doesn't seem to work either. Can someone point out which mods are the most important or must haves? The only requirement is that it improves realism. Thanks Regards, Manfred (I did a search but I found nothing, I guess that I used the wrong words) EDIT: Google helped me a bit. Found the TDW new UI mod but there where 633 pages... Can someone tell me what the latest version is?

12-13-12, 06:11 AM	#2
dik_splash Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waddington, England Posts: 9 Downloads: 248 Uploads: 0	I'm in the same boat (no pun intended) but the community always points to this thread regarding mods for SHV http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=192374 Just scroll down, all links are there. They all seem to make it more realistic and playable. I've had this game in its wrapper for nearly 10 months and installed it last week. I want it as realistic as possible with real navigation etc. I'm downloading these mods to be used in order, but I'm liking Dr Jones's Magui so I might run into a few headaches later on. Reminds me of the "Falcon 4 dance" I hated. Last edited by dik_splash; 12-13-12 at 06:22 AM.

12-13-12, 10:18 AM	#3
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,223 Downloads: 548 Uploads: 0	Welcome to SubSim Sandpatch! __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

12-14-12, 09:04 AM	#5
sandpatch Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 5 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys, I must say that I am ashamed that I didn't find the "SH5 Mod Guide for Beginners". Ahh well. Anyway, I am already stuck. It seems as if the JSGME is a must so I downloaded it but now I have a new problem. When I download it I don't get an install exe file. All I get is a folder with the manual and a folder where JSGME is pre installed. My guess is that I have to move it to SH5 root folder but what later. Should I to something? All video tutorials only sow what to do after a normal install. Just to make sure, my current location of the generic mod enabler is :C:\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5\JSGME2_6\JSGME\JSGME.exe Regards, Manfred

12-14-12, 09:48 PM	#8
rss0900 Seaman Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Posts: 35 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	oh boy back at silent hunter after a year or two off and I'm trying to download Sobers list and follow the direction but I'm at a download limit after 3 downloads - wanted to see if the game is worth play now Too bad I guess it's Silent Hunter back in the closet.