Seeking some guidance on mods after a long time away

AviatorMan · 05-08-21, 08:39 PM

So I'm returning to SHIV after something like nearly 8+ years away and I'm a little lost on the mod situation. In the past I'd run TMO + RSRD and a few other mods piled on top, this time however, when I went to start downloading things again, I noticed that the lower version of TMO (~1.7 uploaded in 2016) was much newer than the higher version (2.5 uploaded in 2011), so I'm stuck wondering which is the correct one to download.

In addition to this, I'm curious if anything newer / better has been released since I last played, or if TMO+RSRD is still probably going to be my best bet for a fun modlist? Finally, if anyone has any additional guidance on mods for the game that might be helpful, I'd love to hear it as I'd really like to get on to playing ASAP.

Thanks

KaleunMarco · 05-08-21, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AviatorMan

So I'm returning to SHIV after something like nearly 8+ years away and I'm a little lost on the mod situation. In the past I'd run TMO + RSRD and a few other mods piled on top, this time however, when I went to start downloading things again, I noticed that the lower version of TMO (~1.7 uploaded in 2016) was much newer than the higher version (2.5 uploaded in 2011), so I'm stuck wondering which is the correct one to download.

In addition to this, I'm curious if anything newer / better has been released since I last played, or if TMO+RSRD is still probably going to be my best bet for a fun modlist? Finally, if anyone has any additional guidance on mods for the game that might be helpful, I'd love to hear it as I'd really like to get on to playing ASAP.

Thanks

welcome back, AviatorMan (interesting name for a sub driver lol)

use TMO 2.5.
Here is my TMO+RSRD config. this was easier than trying to retype it.

Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157
[C:\Ubisoft\TMO_2_5\MODS]

100 TriggerMaru_Overhaul_2-5
101 1.5_Optical Targeting Correction 031312 for TMO 2.5
102 1.5_OTC for 16 to 9 Aspect Ratio_TMO
104 EZ Plot V2.0
300 RSRD ver 5 for TMO
301 RSRDC_V5xx_Patch1
400 Webster's Eliminate Floating Plankton

Aktungbby · 05-08-21, 11:37 PM

AviatorMan!

AviatorMan · 05-09-21, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by KaleunMarco

welcome back, AviatorMan (interesting name for a sub driver lol)

use TMO 2.5.
Here is my TMO+RSRD config. this was easier than trying to retype it.

Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157
[C:\Ubisoft\TMO_2_5\MODS]

100 TriggerMaru_Overhaul_2-5
101 1.5_Optical Targeting Correction 031312 for TMO 2.5
102 1.5_OTC for 16 to 9 Aspect Ratio_TMO
104 EZ Plot V2.0
300 RSRD ver 5 for TMO
301 RSRDC_V5xx_Patch1
400 Webster's Eliminate Floating Plankton

Ahh yes, that comes from my overarching passion for all things flight

Thank you though for the quick response. What are the numbers to the right of your modlist though? Its been a long time, but I can't remember that being a thing in JGSME?

KaleunMarco · 05-09-21, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AviatorMan

What are the numbers to the right of your modlist though? Its been a long time, but I can't remember that being a thing in JGSME?

if you are referring to v2.6.0.157, that would be the version of JGSME.
if you are referring to 100,101,et al those are my attempt to form an orderly line of mods that i am using for this mod-set.
if you mean anything else then i missed it.

AviatorMan · 05-09-21, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by KaleunMarco

if you are referring to 100,101,et al those are my attempt to form an orderly line of mods that i am using for this mod-set.

This is what I meant and thanks for clearing that up, was worried I was missing something there.

Bubblehead1980 · 05-09-21, 02:48 PM

Welcome Back

A lot of exciting things going on with SH 4 mods. Mods wise, you can never go wrong with TMO 2.5 and RSRD, but both have not beem updated for some time since their creators are no longer active. I'd say check out FOTRS, it's amazing and would say it is the new standard in SH 4. I think if are accustomed to difficulty, AI may seem a little easy compared to TMO but an excellent, immersive mod with a great team. Loved RSRD but it nerfed the TMO AI to a large degree.

I am currently working on a major overhaul of TMO, nearly complete, anticipate released sometime next month if all goes well. Added hundred or so ships if not more, revamped the traffic layers, added major and minor battles (a lot like RSRD), working on adding AI torpedo firing submarines and ships, have darker nights so realistic night surface attacks are possible (see darker nights mod in downloads and check out recent patrol logs sticky) updated things in many aspects, good old TMO was in dire need of a facelift.

05-08-21, 08:39 PM	#1
AviatorMan Watch Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 26 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	Seeking some guidance on mods after a long time away So I'm returning to SHIV after something like nearly 8+ years away and I'm a little lost on the mod situation. In the past I'd run TMO + RSRD and a few other mods piled on top, this time however, when I went to start downloading things again, I noticed that the lower version of TMO (~1.7 uploaded in 2016) was much newer than the higher version (2.5 uploaded in 2011), so I'm stuck wondering which is the correct one to download. In addition to this, I'm curious if anything newer / better has been released since I last played, or if TMO+RSRD is still probably going to be my best bet for a fun modlist? Finally, if anyone has any additional guidance on mods for the game that might be helpful, I'd love to hear it as I'd really like to get on to playing ASAP. Thanks

05-08-21, 11:37 PM	#3
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 27,875 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	Welcome back! AviatorMan! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness; and I'm not too sure about the Universe"

05-09-21, 02:48 PM	#7
Bubblehead1980 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 6,922 Downloads: 550 Uploads: 42	Welcome Back A lot of exciting things going on with SH 4 mods. Mods wise, you can never go wrong with TMO 2.5 and RSRD, but both have not beem updated for some time since their creators are no longer active. I'd say check out FOTRS, it's amazing and would say it is the new standard in SH 4. I think if are accustomed to difficulty, AI may seem a little easy compared to TMO but an excellent, immersive mod with a great team. Loved RSRD but it nerfed the TMO AI to a large degree. I am currently working on a major overhaul of TMO, nearly complete, anticipate released sometime next month if all goes well. Added hundred or so ships if not more, revamped the traffic layers, added major and minor battles (a lot like RSRD), working on adding AI torpedo firing submarines and ships, have darker nights so realistic night surface attacks are possible (see darker nights mod in downloads and check out recent patrol logs sticky) updated things in many aspects, good old TMO was in dire need of a facelift.