Getting Ready For My First Time With SHIII...

05-19-13, 02:37 AM

Hey all,

I'm preparing for my maiden voyage with Silent Hunter III and I wanted your advice. I've currently got the game installed, GWX 3.0 installed to the Steam Directory of the game and SH3 Commander also installed to the Steam Directory of the game.

I'd like to know first, if that was the right way to install them, and second what other modifications are out there in the Silent Hunter III universe that would deepen the immersion and experience of the game that will also be compatible with the two listed above?

Thanks for any given assistance!

ninja turtle · 05-19-13, 04:46 AM

Welcome aboard.

Yes I'm pretty sure that's correct.

Here's a list of my current enabled mods:

GWX - Alternate Loadscreen - Full Circle
GWX - 16km Atmosphere
GWX - Lite Harbor Traffic
GWX - No Medals on Crew
OLC's Modified Searchlight Beams for GWX3
sobers green waves
Conning Tower Compass Fix
Extreme Wet Weather Gear Mod
Thomsen's Sound Pack V3.2cg
RadioMessage - MorseCodeOnly
Rapt0r's Uniforms V2.0 [Grey - All Leather] Patch
Torpedo damage Final ver2.0
No continuous 'Ship spotted' V1.2 for GWX3
Das Realistic Food
GWX - Main movie - 'Das Boot'
GWX - Open Hatch Mod
Seafloor SF V3 Final
LifeBoats&Debris_v4
Rbs1_SH4_Effects_GWX_30_71
Wooden_Lifeboats_Mod_1.1
GWX - Late War Sensors Snorkel Antennas
Privateer's-MG34_SH3
MaGui F
TorpedoSolutionButton for MaGui F (NYGM-GWX-WAC)
GWX_DFa-Flag&Pens_2010
Ail Das Boot Officers Mod
Pascal_Port_People
Authentic_U-boat_Off_Faces
Compulsory U-boat Headdress - GWX Expansion
Compulsory U-boat Headdress - SH3 Cmdr Realistic Crew Option

All of them can be found in Subsim either by Google-ing or searching in the threads. If you have any problems finding them I'm sure I have bookmarked links and I'm sure anyone will help any further, but from me: Good Hunting!!

bertieck476 · 05-19-13, 04:49 AM

Hi and welcome,
I recently returned to SH3 again but my previous playing was with just the stock version, so this time I have added GWX and Commander. I cant advise on the correct directory for the steam version as mine was a late disc version, but the mods I have running with my young type IIA career are a selection of the gwx included options along with
Radio Deutschland/England
Thomsons Sound Pack 3.2
Lifeboat and debris 4
Lord Haw Haw British invasion looms (although Im not sure if this is working)
IIa tune up.
I tried Flakmonkeys type II interiors 2 & 3 but could not seem to get them to work
And ofcourse Jsgme (mod enabler)

Good luck Bert.

Edit, in the time it took me to post Ninja has posted a far more impressive list of mods that Im definately going to try some of.

ninja turtle · 05-19-13, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bertieck476

Hi and welcome,
I recently returned to SH3 again but my previous playing was with just the stock version, so this time I have added GWX and Commander. I cant advise on the correct directory for the steam version as mine was a late disc version, but the mods I have running with my young type IIA career are a selection of the gwx included options along with
Radio Deutschland/England
Thomsons Sound Pack 3.2
Lifeboat and debris 4
Lord Haw Haw British invasion looms (although Im not sure if this is working)
IIa tune up.
I tried Flakmonkeys type II interiors 2 & 3 but could not seem to get them to work
And ofcourse Jsgme (mod enabler)

Good luck Bert.

Edit, in the time it took me to post Ninja has posted a far more impressive list of mods that I'm definately going to try some of.

Sorry for stealing your thunder, bertieck

Yes don't forget JSGME for enabling mods.

For immersion I thoroughly recommend the following:

sobers green waves
Extreme Wet Weather Gear Mod
Thomsen's Sound Pack V3.2cg
Seafloor SF V3 Final
LifeBoats&Debris_v4
Rbs1_SH4_Effects_GWX_30_71
Wooden_Lifeboats_Mod_1.1

I haven't tried flakmonkeys's interior mod. Some have encountered problems so I can't advise

flag4 · 05-19-13, 05:55 AM

...I keep this link handy on my desktop!

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=174224

happy sailing and welcome

Sailor Steve · 05-19-13, 11:48 AM

This will give you some idea of what's available for GWX and Commander:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=170090

Jimbuna · 05-19-13, 12:40 PM

JSGME is already included in GWX3.0 but the latest version can be got from here:

http://www.mediafire.com/?5sryab9masy5xt6

Sailor Steve · 05-19-13, 02:26 PM

Or from here:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=3951

Jimbuna · 05-19-13, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Or from here:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=3951

05-20-13, 12:07 AM

Hey all,

Thanks for all the tips. The links you posted gave me a lot of insight and files for which to use on SH3! Now I'd like to ask for your help for creating a stable mod soup!

I understand it's a bit of work but I'll be more than happy to credit you in any SH3 videos I make on Youtube!

List of Mods [Alphabetical]:
ACM Reloaded for OLC 'Gold' MkII
B25_Camera
B25_ConningTower_Late_Patrol
B25_ConningTower_Mid
B25_SF_Grass_Full_V2
Extras for the Wilhelmshaven campaign v2.4c
FlatSunFix for M.E.P. v3
FM NI Fix for WideScreen MaGui v3.4
FM_NewInterior v2.1D
Foam
GWX - 16km Atmosphere
GWX - Alternative Flotillas
GWX - Axis Mediterranean Aircraft Skins
GWX - Captain America's Officer Icons
GWX - Enhanced Damage Effects
GWX - Fix French
GWX - Integrated Orders
GWX - Late War Sensors Snorkel Antennas
GWX - No Medals on Crew
GWX - Open Hatch Mod
GWX - VIIC41 Player Sub
GWX 3 Wilhemshafen, St Naz, Schluese and xtra ships V7
GWX Turm Lights Fix
LifeBoats&Debris_v4
Loading Screens Mod
Lutzow's Officers - SET 4
Lutzow's Officers - SET 5
Lutzow's Officers - SET 6
Ma Gui Final
ManosEnvironmentPro v3
MEP v3 VisualSensors for GWX3
OKW_Funkmod_v1.2
OLC's Modified Searchlight Beams for GWX3
pascal_damage_screen
Radio Deutschland
Radio England
Radio Francais
Radio USA
RBS1_SH4_Effects_GWX_30_71
RBS6-LRT
Sh3Gen
SH-5 Water for SH-3 Ultimate V10 20KM
Ship names April 2013
TheDarkWraith_DC_Water_Disturbance_v4_0_SH3
TheDarkWraith_Ship_Plane_Fire_Damage_v1_4_SH3
Thomsen's Sound Pack V3
Torpedo Damage Final ver2.0
Torpedo_HAHD_1024_GWX
TorpedoSolutionButton for WideScreen MaGui v3.4
VIIB_splashwave_fix
Water_Stream_for_Uboats_V4
widescreen_GWX3.0
Widescreen MaGui v3.4

desertstriker · 05-20-13, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J2JonJeremy

Hey all,

Thanks for all the tips. The links you posted gave me a lot of insight and files for which to use on SH3! Now I'd like to ask for your help for creating a stable mod soup!

I understand it's a bit of work but I'll be more than happy to credit you in any SH3 videos I make on Youtube!

List of Mods [Alphabetical]:
ACM Reloaded for OLC 'Gold' MkII
B25_Camera
B25_ConningTower_Late_Patrol
B25_ConningTower_Mid
B25_SF_Grass_Full_V2
Extras for the Wilhelmshaven campaign v2.4c
FlatSunFix for M.E.P. v3
FM NI Fix for WideScreen MaGui v3.4
FM_NewInterior v2.1D
Foam
GWX - 16km Atmosphere
GWX - Alternative Flotillas
GWX - Axis Mediterranean Aircraft Skins
GWX - Captain America's Officer Icons
GWX - Enhanced Damage Effects
GWX - Fix French
GWX - Integrated Orders
GWX - Late War Sensors Snorkel Antennas
GWX - No Medals on Crew
GWX - Open Hatch Mod
GWX - VIIC41 Player Sub
GWX 3 Wilhemshafen, St Naz, Schluese and xtra ships V7
GWX Turm Lights Fix
LifeBoats&Debris_v4
Loading Screens Mod
Lutzow's Officers - SET 4
Lutzow's Officers - SET 5
Lutzow's Officers - SET 6
Ma Gui Final
ManosEnvironmentPro v3
MEP v3 VisualSensors for GWX3
OKW_Funkmod_v1.2
OLC's Modified Searchlight Beams for GWX3
pascal_damage_screen
Radio Deutschland
Radio England
Radio Francais
Radio USA
RBS1_SH4_Effects_GWX_30_71
RBS6-LRT
Sh3Gen
SH-5 Water for SH-3 Ultimate V10 20KM
Ship names April 2013
TheDarkWraith_DC_Water_Disturbance_v4_0_SH3
TheDarkWraith_Ship_Plane_Fire_Damage_v1_4_SH3
Thomsen's Sound Pack V3
Torpedo Damage Final ver2.0
Torpedo_HAHD_1024_GWX
TorpedoSolutionButton for WideScreen MaGui v3.4
VIIB_splashwave_fix
Water_Stream_for_Uboats_V4
widescreen_GWX3.0
Widescreen MaGui v3.4

you will need MaGUI fix for GWX if you plan on using that GUI. As for creating a stable soup check the readmes in case there are special instructions and compatibility issues with other mods

Herr-Berbunch · 05-20-13, 02:08 PM

You'll also need the GWX3_SH3Commander config file.

You don't need the Fix French mod unless your chosen language is French.

05-20-13, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertstriker

you will need MaGUI fix for GWX if you plan on using that GUI. As for creating a stable soup check the readmes in case there are special instructions and compatibility issues with other mods

Does the MaGUI fix also take into account the Widescreen? I figured the Widescreen Fix would take care of that for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

You'll also need the GWX3_SH3Commander config file.

You don't need the Fix French mod unless your chosen language is French.

I do have the GWX3_SH3Commander files installed as an exe surprisingly enough.

Thanks for the tip on the Fix French mod.

desertstriker · 05-20-13, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J2JonJeremy

Does the MaGUI fix also take into account the Widescreen? I figured the Widescreen Fix would take care of that for me.

no because the GWX fix changes some files that make it work with GWX such as basic.CFG trust me if the readme or documentation says it do it

nikimcbee · 05-20-13, 04:33 PM

Get some good snacks, something to drink, and get your phonograph all ready. Sounds like a fun time!

05-19-13, 02:37 AM	#1
J2JonJeremy Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Getting Ready For My First Time With SHIII... Hey all, I'm preparing for my maiden voyage with Silent Hunter III and I wanted your advice. I've currently got the game installed, GWX 3.0 installed to the Steam Directory of the game and SH3 Commander also installed to the Steam Directory of the game. I'd like to know first, if that was the right way to install them, and second what other modifications are out there in the Silent Hunter III universe that would deepen the immersion and experience of the game that will also be compatible with the two listed above? Thanks for any given assistance!

05-19-13, 05:55 AM	#5
flag4 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: as far away as possible Posts: 1,625 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	...I keep this link handy on my desktop! http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=174224 happy sailing and welcome __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] ' We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different.' Kurt Vonnegut

05-19-13, 11:48 AM	#6
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	This will give you some idea of what's available for GWX and Commander: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=170090 __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

05-19-13, 12:40 PM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	JSGME is already included in GWX3.0 but the latest version can be got from here: http://www.mediafire.com/?5sryab9masy5xt6 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-19-13, 02:26 PM	#8
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Or from here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=3951 __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

05-19-13, 04:46 AM	#2
ninja turtle Frogman Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ellesmere Port, UK Posts: 291 Downloads: 249 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard. Yes I'm pretty sure that's correct. Here's a list of my current enabled mods: GWX - Alternate Loadscreen - Full Circle GWX - 16km Atmosphere GWX - Lite Harbor Traffic GWX - No Medals on Crew OLC's Modified Searchlight Beams for GWX3 sobers green waves Conning Tower Compass Fix Extreme Wet Weather Gear Mod Thomsen's Sound Pack V3.2cg RadioMessage - MorseCodeOnly Rapt0r's Uniforms V2.0 [Grey - All Leather] Patch Torpedo damage Final ver2.0 No continuous 'Ship spotted' V1.2 for GWX3 Das Realistic Food GWX - Main movie - 'Das Boot' GWX - Open Hatch Mod Seafloor SF V3 Final LifeBoats&Debris_v4 Rbs1_SH4_Effects_GWX_30_71 Wooden_Lifeboats_Mod_1.1 GWX - Late War Sensors Snorkel Antennas Privateer's-MG34_SH3 MaGui F TorpedoSolutionButton for MaGui F (NYGM-GWX-WAC) GWX_DFa-Flag&Pens_2010 Ail Das Boot Officers Mod Pascal_Port_People Authentic_U-boat_Off_Faces Compulsory U-boat Headdress - GWX Expansion Compulsory U-boat Headdress - SH3 Cmdr Realistic Crew Option All of them can be found in Subsim either by Google-ing or searching in the threads. If you have any problems finding them I'm sure I have bookmarked links and I'm sure anyone will help any further, but from me: Good Hunting!!

05-19-13, 04:49 AM	#3
bertieck476 Chief Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 327 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Hi and welcome, I recently returned to SH3 again but my previous playing was with just the stock version, so this time I have added GWX and Commander. I cant advise on the correct directory for the steam version as mine was a late disc version, but the mods I have running with my young type IIA career are a selection of the gwx included options along with Radio Deutschland/England Thomsons Sound Pack 3.2 Lifeboat and debris 4 Lord Haw Haw British invasion looms (although Im not sure if this is working) IIa tune up. I tried Flakmonkeys type II interiors 2 & 3 but could not seem to get them to work And ofcourse Jsgme (mod enabler) Good luck Bert. Edit, in the time it took me to post Ninja has posted a far more impressive list of mods that Im definately going to try some of.

05-20-13, 12:07 AM	#10
J2JonJeremy Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Hey all, Thanks for all the tips. The links you posted gave me a lot of insight and files for which to use on SH3! Now I'd like to ask for your help for creating a stable mod soup! I understand it's a bit of work but I'll be more than happy to credit you in any SH3 videos I make on Youtube! List of Mods [Alphabetical]: ACM Reloaded for OLC 'Gold' MkII B25_Camera B25_ConningTower_Late_Patrol B25_ConningTower_Mid B25_SF_Grass_Full_V2 Extras for the Wilhelmshaven campaign v2.4c FlatSunFix for M.E.P. v3 FM NI Fix for WideScreen MaGui v3.4 FM_NewInterior v2.1D Foam GWX - 16km Atmosphere GWX - Alternative Flotillas GWX - Axis Mediterranean Aircraft Skins GWX - Captain America's Officer Icons GWX - Enhanced Damage Effects GWX - Fix French GWX - Integrated Orders GWX - Late War Sensors Snorkel Antennas GWX - No Medals on Crew GWX - Open Hatch Mod GWX - VIIC41 Player Sub GWX 3 Wilhemshafen, St Naz, Schluese and xtra ships V7 GWX Turm Lights Fix LifeBoats&Debris_v4 Loading Screens Mod Lutzow's Officers - SET 4 Lutzow's Officers - SET 5 Lutzow's Officers - SET 6 Ma Gui Final ManosEnvironmentPro v3 MEP v3 VisualSensors for GWX3 OKW_Funkmod_v1.2 OLC's Modified Searchlight Beams for GWX3 pascal_damage_screen Radio Deutschland Radio England Radio Francais Radio USA RBS1_SH4_Effects_GWX_30_71 RBS6-LRT Sh3Gen SH-5 Water for SH-3 Ultimate V10 20KM Ship names April 2013 TheDarkWraith_DC_Water_Disturbance_v4_0_SH3 TheDarkWraith_Ship_Plane_Fire_Damage_v1_4_SH3 Thomsen's Sound Pack V3 Torpedo Damage Final ver2.0 Torpedo_HAHD_1024_GWX TorpedoSolutionButton for WideScreen MaGui v3.4 VIIB_splashwave_fix Water_Stream_for_Uboats_V4 widescreen_GWX3.0 Widescreen MaGui v3.4

05-20-13, 02:08 PM	#12
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	You'll also need the GWX3_SH3Commander config file. You don't need the Fix French mod unless your chosen language is French. __________________

05-20-13, 04:33 PM	#15
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Get some good snacks, something to drink, and get your phonograph all ready. Sounds like a fun time! __________________