Clean install - essential mods query

Xraybroadcasterfromvenus · 07-11-13, 11:03 AM

Greetings fellow submariners!

I'm an old SH4 veteran and ran it using a modest but realistic list of mods to get the most out of it.

Now however, I've finally been tempted over to number 5 because of the sheer joy of walking around the sub. (I have been distracted by the brilliant DCS Warthog sim)
I've had a go at a vanilla 1.2 game, but there's a lot of things I've already found irritating. (what's wrong with the Stadimeter? Is it MENT to miss the measurements by 20-30%??)

So I end up here, looking for the mods made by you fabulous people that make these games so much more than they are.
However, there seem to be quite a few out there and it's difficult to pinpoint the barebones fixes from the extra candy. Also, this'd be the point where I should decide if it is worth it- SH4 with mods is pretty much perfect.

So this brings me to my question: What do I need to chuck on there to get all the stock things functional? There's a LOT to catch up on if you haven't stayed up to date with 3 years of mods

JSGME is prepped.

-The Stadimeter is the first thing that comes to mind- I mean, if you can't aim properly on manual mode, I'd rather just go back to SH4.

-I've read a lot about the need to install new UI's. Why's that, what does it fix that's broken, what does it add, do I really need it, and what one would I be best getting?

-I've also read about an equipment fix of sorts. What's wrong there, and what one should I get?

-I just noticed airplane pilots seem to be blind.

A big thank you in advance!

Traells · 07-11-13, 01:09 PM

Hi there!

Im also new to SH5, been watching J2JonJeremy let`s play that made me buy it:-)

Im also looking for advice on the "must have" mods..

Sjizzle · 07-11-13, 02:06 PM

@ Traells take a look here http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=190656

Traells WELCOME ABOARD!

Sailor Steve · 07-11-13, 02:11 PM

While we're waiting for the experts to chime in (well, one already has), Xray, welcome back, and Traells, WELCOME ABOARD!

Xraybroadcasterfromvenus · 07-12-13, 02:06 PM

Sjizzle, that's already a very helpful link. I've started downloading and installing some of those, thanks.
I must say though- the "Generic Patcher" seems to me the most important one so far- it seems to include all of the other fixes- if you manage to actually get it installed and setup properly

Took me a good hour to sort through all the different fixes included in it! Just goes to show what a mess Ubisoft left SH5 in....

So far I've got darkwraith's new UI's, IRAI, mightyfine crew mod, crew commands, torpedo speed fix, and the generic patcher.

Xraybroadcasterfromvenus · 07-15-13, 08:40 AM

Alrighty! Modding work is progressing steadily, and I THINK everything's working as it should... here's what I have so far:

MightyFine Crew Mod 1.2.1 Stock faces
MCCD_1.04_MFCM_1.2.1_compatible
Torpedo_Speed_Abilitie_Fix_for_TDC_SH5_v120
TDW_DC_Water_Disturbance_v2_0_SH5
FX_Update_0_0_21_TheDarkWraith
NewUIs_TDC_7_4_2_ByTheDarkWraith global
NewUIs_TDC_7_4_2_ByTheDarkWraith
NewUIs_TDC_7_4_2_RadCapTools_0_2_alpha
NewUIs_TDC_7_4_2_WWIIInterface_by_naights
IRAI_0_0_39_ByTheDarkWraith
IRAI_0_0_39_Inertia_Damage
SteelViking's Interior Mod V1.2
SteelViking's Interior Mod V1.2.2 Patch
DynEnv v2.9 - 1. Main Mod
DynEnv v2.9 - 4.a Camera Filters - Realistic Colors
DynEnv v2.9 - 10.I Seafloor (high resolution)
DynEnv v2.9 - 12. Sounds
Realistic ammo amount for AA and deck guns
Slower Walking v1.0
sobers smoke screen V1 SH5 (DynEnv compatible)
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_byTheBeast
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1
Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1_HotFix
AI_Crew_Damage_Control_Revised_Zones_cfg_Based_On_ FX_Update_By_TheDarkWraith
TDW_GenericPatcher_v_1_0_127_0

Still needs Sober's two equipment date fixes, and potentially an expanded campaign mod.

BUT... does this order seem right? It's a bit tricky to work out if you're not sticking to previously posted lists. I'm a bit uncertain about Darkwraith's FX update, as it seems to get overwritten by a few things.

Also, I tried Hansolo's enhanced funnel smoke (and it looks great) but for some strange reason, the wind direction is messed up- the plumes seem to go in random directions. Quite freaky to see if there's a good few boats in sight, all with their plumes going in different directions

I suspect it's in conflict with the dynamic environment, but can't seem to get it working, sadly.

I must admit, i'm enjoying puzzling together a new list, rather than shamelessly copy someone elses!

Thoughts? Suggestions? All input is welcome

Sjizzle · 07-15-13, 08:51 AM

take a look here for Mods list advice for lost beginners made by Fifi
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=203711

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=201004
there u can finde the basic mod list for beginer till fifi's mod list....

or u can take a look on my mod list wich one it's based on Magui interface

or the largest and realistic mod list the Sober one
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=192374

07-11-13, 11:03 AM	#1
Xraybroadcasterfromvenus Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 10 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Clean install - essential mods query Greetings fellow submariners! I'm an old SH4 veteran and ran it using a modest but realistic list of mods to get the most out of it. Now however, I've finally been tempted over to number 5 because of the sheer joy of walking around the sub. (I have been distracted by the brilliant DCS Warthog sim) I've had a go at a vanilla 1.2 game, but there's a lot of things I've already found irritating. (what's wrong with the Stadimeter? Is it MENT to miss the measurements by 20-30%??) So I end up here, looking for the mods made by you fabulous people that make these games so much more than they are. However, there seem to be quite a few out there and it's difficult to pinpoint the barebones fixes from the extra candy. Also, this'd be the point where I should decide if it is worth it- SH4 with mods is pretty much perfect. So this brings me to my question: What do I need to chuck on there to get all the stock things functional? There's a LOT to catch up on if you haven't stayed up to date with 3 years of mods JSGME is prepped. -The Stadimeter is the first thing that comes to mind- I mean, if you can't aim properly on manual mode, I'd rather just go back to SH4. -I've read a lot about the need to install new UI's. Why's that, what does it fix that's broken, what does it add, do I really need it, and what one would I be best getting? -I've also read about an equipment fix of sorts. What's wrong there, and what one should I get? -I just noticed airplane pilots seem to be blind. A big thank you in advance! Last edited by Xraybroadcasterfromvenus; 07-11-13 at 01:51 PM.

07-11-13, 01:09 PM	#2
Traells Bilge Rat Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Hi there! Im also new to SH5, been watching J2JonJeremy let`s play that made me buy it:-) Im also looking for advice on the "must have" mods.. Last edited by Traells; 07-11-13 at 01:31 PM.

07-11-13, 02:06 PM	#3
Sjizzle Count Dracula Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: 46°13′N, 24°47′E Posts: 1,816 Downloads: 405 Uploads: 0	@ Traells take a look here http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=190656 Traells WELCOME ABOARD! __________________ My Mod List With MagUI Read This Before Enable Mods

07-11-13, 02:11 PM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	While we're waiting for the experts to chime in (well, one already has), Xray, welcome back, and Traells, WELCOME ABOARD! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

07-15-13, 08:51 AM	#7
Sjizzle Count Dracula Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: 46°13′N, 24°47′E Posts: 1,816 Downloads: 405 Uploads: 0	take a look here for Mods list advice for lost beginners made by Fifi http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=203711 http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=201004 there u can finde the basic mod list for beginer till fifi's mod list.... or u can take a look on my mod list wich one it's based on Magui interface or the largest and realistic mod list the Sober one http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=192374 __________________ My Mod List With MagUI Read This Before Enable Mods

07-12-13, 02:06 PM	#5
Xraybroadcasterfromvenus Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 10 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Sjizzle, that's already a very helpful link. I've started downloading and installing some of those, thanks. I must say though- the "Generic Patcher" seems to me the most important one so far- it seems to include all of the other fixes- if you manage to actually get it installed and setup properly Took me a good hour to sort through all the different fixes included in it! Just goes to show what a mess Ubisoft left SH5 in.... So far I've got darkwraith's new UI's, IRAI, mightyfine crew mod, crew commands, torpedo speed fix, and the generic patcher.

07-15-13, 08:40 AM	#6
Xraybroadcasterfromvenus Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 10 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Alrighty! Modding work is progressing steadily, and I THINK everything's working as it should... here's what I have so far: MightyFine Crew Mod 1.2.1 Stock faces MCCD_1.04_MFCM_1.2.1_compatible Torpedo_Speed_Abilitie_Fix_for_TDC_SH5_v120 TDW_DC_Water_Disturbance_v2_0_SH5 FX_Update_0_0_21_TheDarkWraith NewUIs_TDC_7_4_2_ByTheDarkWraith global NewUIs_TDC_7_4_2_ByTheDarkWraith NewUIs_TDC_7_4_2_RadCapTools_0_2_alpha NewUIs_TDC_7_4_2_WWIIInterface_by_naights IRAI_0_0_39_ByTheDarkWraith IRAI_0_0_39_Inertia_Damage SteelViking's Interior Mod V1.2 SteelViking's Interior Mod V1.2.2 Patch DynEnv v2.9 - 1. Main Mod DynEnv v2.9 - 4.a Camera Filters - Realistic Colors DynEnv v2.9 - 10.I Seafloor (high resolution) DynEnv v2.9 - 12. Sounds Realistic ammo amount for AA and deck guns Slower Walking v1.0 sobers smoke screen V1 SH5 (DynEnv compatible) Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_byTheBeast Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1 Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1_HotFix AI_Crew_Damage_Control_Revised_Zones_cfg_Based_On_ FX_Update_By_TheDarkWraith TDW_GenericPatcher_v_1_0_127_0 Still needs Sober's two equipment date fixes, and potentially an expanded campaign mod. BUT... does this order seem right? It's a bit tricky to work out if you're not sticking to previously posted lists. I'm a bit uncertain about Darkwraith's FX update, as it seems to get overwritten by a few things. Also, I tried Hansolo's enhanced funnel smoke (and it looks great) but for some strange reason, the wind direction is messed up- the plumes seem to go in random directions. Quite freaky to see if there's a good few boats in sight, all with their plumes going in different directions I suspect it's in conflict with the dynamic environment, but can't seem to get it working, sadly. I must admit, i'm enjoying puzzling together a new list, rather than shamelessly copy someone elses! Thoughts? Suggestions? All input is welcome