Intro, needs some mod advice

Keel Basa · 10-06-08, 06:09 PM

Hello all, I'd just like to start out by saying that your forum has set my personal record for shortest lurker-to-member time. It's really quite the community you've got here.

Here's my situation: I've got vanilla SH3 (OK, just starting to use stuff like SH3Gen and SH3Commander), but it sounds to me like nearly everybody plays with one of the two supermods enabled. I'm still pretty noobish (those dastardly explosive oil drums still plague me), and to be perfectly honest, I'll probably stay that way: I can tell that it takes quite awhile to really learn SH3, especially with full realism, and I can't really devote sufficient time.

So what I'd like to know is this: At a basic level, how do the supermods change the SH3 experience? Which would you recommend for a player who's looking for a more immersive experience without a too-punishing level of difficulty?

Again, it's nice to meet all of you.

Jimbuna · 10-07-08, 10:01 AM

Welcome aboard...I can only speak for GWX but we have tied to find a blend of historical accuracy, immersion and enjoyment.

Every player has their own preferences, hence the multitude of mods out there.

Even when playing stock you can add a mod at a time.

You should try using JSGME and SH3 Commander to assist you in your learning curve, then later you may decide to move on to one of the supermods.

Good luck

Keel Basa · 10-07-08, 10:33 AM

I can't seem to find a working link to DL JSGME, but I'll keep looking. I'll also probably cave in and grab GWX for funsies. Cheers.

Jimbuna · 10-07-08, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Keel Basa

I can't seem to find a working link to DL JSGME, but I'll keep looking. I'll also probably cave in and grab GWX for funsies. Cheers.

http://www.users.on.net/~jscones/sof...cts-jsgme.html

Keel Basa · 10-07-08, 11:47 AM

Thanks!

Jimbuna · 10-07-08, 02:58 PM

Welcome

Wilcke · 10-07-08, 03:17 PM

You know there is nothing wrong with going right to the Super Mod thing after loading up SH3. Even better you can also DL MultiSH3 and have multiple installs with all your favorite stuff.

I highly recommend NYGM 3.0 see the stickied thread in the SH3 Mods section.

Enjoy and welcome!

Happy Hunting!

Sailor Steve · 10-07-08, 03:33 PM

WELCOME ABOARD!

There's a third supermod as well - War Ace Campaign.

All three strive to make it more realistic, which doesn't always mean more difficult. An example of this is the old 'Depth Charge' mod, which gave the DCs a smaller kill radius, which meant that they were less likely to do you in, but added the discomforting possibility of undergoing several hours of depth-charging, and still escaping, or getting damaged progressively, which is horrible, or you could still get that one lucky shot that killed you now. All three supermods incorporate something similar, and all three have many similar changes and adjustments.

Other fun improvements include changes in the sensors, so destroyers lose contact with your boat just before they drop. No more 'laser-guided' depth charges. GWX and WAC both have heavily modified harbors, so new and different ships come and go as you are doing the same.

Wilke is right about having multiple installs. Do that and you can try them all for yourself!

Jimbuna · 10-15-08, 03:28 PM

The supermods all deserve their place in the subsimmers thirst for gameplay enjoyment....regardless of their level of popularity.

Try them all and decide what you prefer

sunvalleyslim · 10-15-08, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

The supermods all deserve their place in the subsimmers thirst for gameplay enjoyment....regardless of their level of popularity.

Try them all and decide what you prefer

AMEN JIMBUNA.................

Jimbuna · 10-16-08, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunvalleyslim

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

The supermods all deserve their place in the subsimmers thirst for gameplay enjoyment....regardless of their level of popularity.

Try them all and decide what you prefer

AMEN JIMBUNA.................

Rgr that matey

Keel Basa · 10-16-08, 12:04 PM

Thanks for all the help, guys. Sorry I've been slow getting back to you, it's just that I've been playing a lot of GWX lately.

meduza · 10-16-08, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keel Basa

Thanks for all the help, guys. Sorry I've been slow getting back to you, it's just that I've been playing a lot of GWX lately.

In that case, you're forgiven.

Good hunting!

U-46 Commander · 10-16-08, 04:09 PM

Where can I get the War Ace Campaign Mod at?

Blacklight · 10-16-08, 05:29 PM

Copied from my post in another thread:

Quote:

Here's my list of "Must Haves" for SHIII:

Silent Hunter III Commander (SH3Cmdr313.zip)
http://hosted.filefront.com/Wolfehunter/2238729

GWX 2.1 (follow the links above) Make sure to read the provided manual for installation instructions and for using with Silent Hunter III Commander. GWX 2.1 also includes The JSGME with it.

Torpedo Damage Final (Torpedo damage Final ver2.0)
http://hosted.filefront.com/OceanBlue
This is so you can make those pesky enemy ships look like this !

RealweatherFix2 Mod (RealWeatherFix2.zip) to add a little variety to the weather and to help combat those month long Atlantic storms.
http://hosted.filefront.com/TeddyBar/

Those are the mods that I use. The next mod for me to try out is the Lifeboats and Debris one.

10-06-08, 06:09 PM	#1
Keel Basa Seaman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Octopus' garden Posts: 36 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	Intro, needs some mod advice Hello all, I'd just like to start out by saying that your forum has set my personal record for shortest lurker-to-member time. It's really quite the community you've got here. Here's my situation: I've got vanilla SH3 (OK, just starting to use stuff like SH3Gen and SH3Commander), but it sounds to me like nearly everybody plays with one of the two supermods enabled. I'm still pretty noobish (those dastardly explosive oil drums still plague me), and to be perfectly honest, I'll probably stay that way: I can tell that it takes quite awhile to really learn SH3, especially with full realism, and I can't really devote sufficient time. So what I'd like to know is this: At a basic level, how do the supermods change the SH3 experience? Which would you recommend for a player who's looking for a more immersive experience without a too-punishing level of difficulty? Again, it's nice to meet all of you.

10-07-08, 10:01 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Welcome aboard...I can only speak for GWX but we have tied to find a blend of historical accuracy, immersion and enjoyment. Every player has their own preferences, hence the multitude of mods out there. Even when playing stock you can add a mod at a time. You should try using JSGME and SH3 Commander to assist you in your learning curve, then later you may decide to move on to one of the supermods. Good luck __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-07-08, 02:58 PM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Welcome __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-07-08, 03:17 PM	#7
Wilcke The Old Man Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,441 Downloads: 234 Uploads: 0	You know there is nothing wrong with going right to the Super Mod thing after loading up SH3. Even better you can also DL MultiSH3 and have multiple installs with all your favorite stuff. I highly recommend NYGM 3.0 see the stickied thread in the SH3 Mods section. Enjoy and welcome! Happy Hunting! __________________ Wilcke **For the best in Fleet Boats go to: Submarine Sim Central. http://forum.kickinbak.com/index.php Check out: A Brief Introduction to the Pacific Submarine War by Ducimus http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=128185 Operation Monsun plus OMEGU, the #1 ATO Solution for SH4! Signature Art by Gunfighter**

10-07-08, 03:33 PM	#8
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	WELCOME ABOARD! There's a third supermod as well - War Ace Campaign. All three strive to make it more realistic, which doesn't always mean more difficult. An example of this is the old 'Depth Charge' mod, which gave the DCs a smaller kill radius, which meant that they were less likely to do you in, but added the discomforting possibility of undergoing several hours of depth-charging, and still escaping, or getting damaged progressively, which is horrible, or you could still get that one lucky shot that killed you now. All three supermods incorporate something similar, and all three have many similar changes and adjustments. Other fun improvements include changes in the sensors, so destroyers lose contact with your boat just before they drop. No more 'laser-guided' depth charges. GWX and WAC both have heavily modified harbors, so new and different ships come and go as you are doing the same. Wilke is right about having multiple installs. Do that and you can try them all for yourself! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

10-07-08, 10:33 AM	#3
Keel Basa Seaman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Octopus' garden Posts: 36 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	I can't seem to find a working link to DL JSGME, but I'll keep looking. I'll also probably cave in and grab GWX for funsies. Cheers.

10-07-08, 11:47 AM	#5
Keel Basa Seaman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Octopus' garden Posts: 36 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	Thanks!

10-15-08, 03:28 PM	#9
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The supermods all deserve their place in the subsimmers thirst for gameplay enjoyment....regardless of their level of popularity. Try them all and decide what you prefer __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-16-08, 12:04 PM	#12
Keel Basa Seaman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Octopus' garden Posts: 36 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	Thanks for all the help, guys. Sorry I've been slow getting back to you, it's just that I've been playing a lot of GWX lately.

10-16-08, 04:09 PM	#14
U-46 Commander Lieutenant Join Date: May 2008 Location: The absolutely most exciting state!! Iowa! Posts: 251 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 0	Where can I get the War Ace Campaign Mod at? __________________ "Loved By Few, Hated By Many, Respected By All."-The U-boats.