SH IV Newbie- best SHIV mod IYO

ksbearski · 08-05-12, 11:09 AM

Hello, I'm new to subsim, have lurked awhile, now posting this informal poll.

I enjoyed an SH 3 campaign using the Greywolves mod, want to solicit some recommendations for a mega mod for SH IV...

Thanks ahead of time for all opinions given.

ksbearski

Hylander_1314 · 08-05-12, 12:56 PM

Well, there's 5 mega mods out now as it is, and a couple add ons that go over the top of them for game improvement, and or historical gameplay.

If you have an idea for a megamod, go for it! Make it what you think it should be, since that is what mods usually do. They emulate what the author thinks it should have been like.

sharkbit · 08-06-12, 12:59 PM

Welcome aboard!

All of the super-mods have their own flavor. You'll just have to sample them yourself and decide which one you like best. I don't think you can go wrong with any of them.

I've played both TMO and RFB(Both with RSRD campaign mod) and both are excellent, although I lean more toward TMO. Ducimus(the creator of TMO) designed his mod to push you toward acting like a real submarine captain would. Some items might not be strictly "realistic" but they may make you, as sub commander, behave in a "realistic" matter, if that makes sense.

Shredd27 · 08-06-12, 01:45 PM

Welcome aboard ksbearski!

You've found a group of very cool and helpful sibsimmers here. I recently installed and modded my copy of SH4 myself and due to the help I received here I'm now happily putting my share of Japanese ships on the bottom.

Unfortunately I've yet to secure a copy of the 1.5 add-on, so I don't have the latest versions of the mods that are available. As much as I'm already enjoying SH4 now, I can only imagine how much better it'll be when I do have the latest version of everything running. At the moment I'm very much a fan of the TMO mega mod. That in conjunction with the "Real Environments" mod, Websters Sound mod and the NMMO mod have made my SH4 experience extremely enjoyable.

Good luck and enjoy!

08-06-12, 02:45 PM

lots of people do multi installs (copies) so they leave the mods they like installed on that version.

so you open the ubisoft folder and then make duplicate copies and rename them differently and then create seperately created exe shortcuts for each one along with each versions jsgme utility so you can play and mod each one as you wish.

example names:

sh4 stock
sh4 gfo
sh4 tmo
sh4 rfb
sh4 fotrs

each one has the main mods installed along with any small mods you like then you just play the version you like when you like, at some point you will find which ones you like best and play the most.

i think ALL the big mods have something great to offer but its like choosing a date, only you know what tickles your fancy so our opinions arent worth much

ksbearski · 09-16-12, 10:40 PM

Thanks, everyone, for all the replies....I think I'll just "dive" in!

ksbearski

Armistead · 09-17-12, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Webster

sh4 stock
sh4 gfo
sh4 tmo
sh4 rfb
sh4 fotrs

i think ALL the big mods have something great to offer but its like choosing a date, only you know what tickles your fancy so our opinions arent worth much

Yea, if you like girls that are physically beautiful, but turn out to be bitches that make your life miserable, you'll like TMO.

08-05-12, 11:09 AM	#1
ksbearski Nub Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 2 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	SH IV Newbie- best SHIV mod IYO Hello, I'm new to subsim, have lurked awhile, now posting this informal poll. I enjoyed an SH 3 campaign using the Greywolves mod, want to solicit some recommendations for a mega mod for SH IV... Thanks ahead of time for all opinions given. ksbearski

08-05-12, 12:56 PM	#2
Hylander_1314 Sea Lord Join Date: May 2006 Location: 5 Miles Inland West Of Lake Huron Posts: 1,936 Downloads: 139 Uploads: 0	Well, there's 5 mega mods out now as it is, and a couple add ons that go over the top of them for game improvement, and or historical gameplay. If you have an idea for a megamod, go for it! Make it what you think it should be, since that is what mods usually do. They emulate what the author thinks it should have been like. __________________ A legislative act contrary to the Constitution is not law. -John Marshall Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ---------------------

08-06-12, 12:59 PM	#3
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard! All of the super-mods have their own flavor. You'll just have to sample them yourself and decide which one you like best. I don't think you can go wrong with any of them. I've played both TMO and RFB(Both with RSRD campaign mod) and both are excellent, although I lean more toward TMO. Ducimus(the creator of TMO) designed his mod to push you toward acting like a real submarine captain would. Some items might not be strictly "realistic" but they may make you, as sub commander, behave in a "realistic" matter, if that makes sense. __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

08-06-12, 01:45 PM	#4
Shredd27 Watch Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 24 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard ksbearski! You've found a group of very cool and helpful sibsimmers here. I recently installed and modded my copy of SH4 myself and due to the help I received here I'm now happily putting my share of Japanese ships on the bottom. Unfortunately I've yet to secure a copy of the 1.5 add-on, so I don't have the latest versions of the mods that are available. As much as I'm already enjoying SH4 now, I can only imagine how much better it'll be when I do have the latest version of everything running. At the moment I'm very much a fan of the TMO mega mod. That in conjunction with the "Real Environments" mod, Websters Sound mod and the NMMO mod have made my SH4 experience extremely enjoyable. Good luck and enjoy!

08-06-12, 02:45 PM	#5
Webster Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	lots of people do multi installs (copies) so they leave the mods they like installed on that version. so you open the ubisoft folder and then make duplicate copies and rename them differently and then create seperately created exe shortcuts for each one along with each versions jsgme utility so you can play and mod each one as you wish. example names: sh4 stock sh4 gfo sh4 tmo sh4 rfb sh4 fotrs each one has the main mods installed along with any small mods you like then you just play the version you like when you like, at some point you will find which ones you like best and play the most. i think ALL the big mods have something great to offer but its like choosing a date, only you know what tickles your fancy so our opinions arent worth much

09-16-12, 10:40 PM	#6
ksbearski Nub Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 2 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Thanks, everyone, for all the replies....I think I'll just "dive" in! ksbearski