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Captain Birdseye · 02-24-09, 05:59 PM

Hi guys,
I've finally taken the plunge and purchased SHIII from play.com. It should be with me on Friday.

I'm completely new to SH but I have an avid interest in Subs, particularly U-Boats.
Can anyone give me a list of links for some must have mods and add ons that will be great for me to get started on?
I realise this must be asked several times per month, but I am absolutely new, and a bit lost.

I've been looking in the screenshots thread and some of those cargo ships look really good.

What do you guys recommend I get?

Thanks!!

kenijaru · 02-24-09, 06:31 PM

welcome

for starters... SH Commander... then a supermod (such as NYGM or GWX)... and personally, if you are willing to use "realistic aiming" OLC's GUI.

GREY WOLF 3 · 02-24-09, 07:08 PM

Start with stock game first then bluid up as you get use to it

Captain Birdseye · 02-24-09, 07:24 PM

Thanks for the prompt reply guys, really appreciate it.

I take your advice about just using the stock game to get to grips. I certainly will do just that especially with the training sessions.

I was hoping to compile a list of great mods for the game, ready for wehn I go into real warfare, I want all the "bells and whistles" so to speak. I've seen some mighty fine repaints and life boats etc.

The area i'm really interested in is English shipping, so if anyone knows of good mods to grab now ready for use when I need them then that would be appreciated!

kenijaru · 02-24-09, 07:36 PM

there's a mod on the works that will add many ships, its "Iambecomelife's Merchan Fleet mod"

and for eye candy... maybe the "life boats" mod (it's the one that adds the life boats

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goggles · 02-24-09, 08:19 PM

hmmm there a few "essentials" you should definately get....

torpedo damage 2.0 mod (much better damage decals on ships)
lifeboats mod (extra immerision and realism)
racerboys sh4 effects for sh3 (vastly improved smoke and explosions)
water streams mod (surfacing u boats look AMAZING with this)

and of course as others have stated a super mod (gwx 3 and nygm) i personally prefer gwx 3 and sh3 commander is essential as well

good hunting!

02-24-09, 05:59 PM	#1
Captain Birdseye Watch Officer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sat behind my desk at BdU tapping away on my Enigma machine. Posts: 339 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	Recommendations Hi guys, I've finally taken the plunge and purchased SHIII from play.com. It should be with me on Friday. I'm completely new to SH but I have an avid interest in Subs, particularly U-Boats. Can anyone give me a list of links for some must have mods and add ons that will be great for me to get started on? I realise this must be asked several times per month, but I am absolutely new, and a bit lost. I've been looking in the screenshots thread and some of those cargo ships look really good. What do you guys recommend I get? Thanks!!

02-24-09, 07:08 PM	#3
GREY WOLF 3 中国水兵 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Down deep avoiding drm attacks Posts: 284 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Start with stock game first then bluid up as you get use to it

02-24-09, 07:24 PM	#4
Captain Birdseye Watch Officer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sat behind my desk at BdU tapping away on my Enigma machine. Posts: 339 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the prompt reply guys, really appreciate it. I take your advice about just using the stock game to get to grips. I certainly will do just that especially with the training sessions. I was hoping to compile a list of great mods for the game, ready for wehn I go into real warfare, I want all the "bells and whistles" so to speak. I've seen some mighty fine repaints and life boats etc. The area i'm really interested in is English shipping, so if anyone knows of good mods to grab now ready for use when I need them then that would be appreciated!

02-24-09, 08:19 PM	#6
goggles Loader Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Prince George BC, Canada Posts: 83 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	hmmm there a few "essentials" you should definately get.... torpedo damage 2.0 mod (much better damage decals on ships) lifeboats mod (extra immerision and realism) racerboys sh4 effects for sh3 (vastly improved smoke and explosions) water streams mod (surfacing u boats look AMAZING with this) and of course as others have stated a super mod (gwx 3 and nygm) i personally prefer gwx 3 and sh3 commander is essential as well good hunting!