Mods? Any suggestions

Alexlab · 12-22-13, 03:10 PM

Hey guys,

Would appreciate some advice. It's been a good few years since I've played SH3 and I thought I would get back in to it for the xmas and new year period.

I have never downloaded or used any mods before and not sure which one to use. Also, is there a guide as to how to upload them to my current version of SH3? I currently have the version downloaded directly from ubisoft.

I'd like to use a mod where I can encounter a few capital ships and the scenery and such have been improved.

Cheers.

Aktungbby · 12-22-13, 03:28 PM

A few is three; Welcome back after five Alexlab!

gi_dan2987 · 12-22-13, 03:39 PM

On the SHIII Mods workshop forum you can find sticky threads that will give you some of the main overhaul mods that totally revamp the entire game experience. I played GWX3 for a long time until I got tired of hearing all the unnecessary and historically incorrect radio chatter from the enigma.

Basically you have to ask yourself what you want, and then start asking/looking around to figure out which ones fit your flavor so to speak. On a clean install of SH3, ensure Vanilla SH3 is running correctly without crashes. If you crash after installing a mod, it will be too difficult to diagnose if you don't do this!

Get JSGME, and put it in your ubisoft/SilentHunter3 folder (Or wherever your SH3 main game folder is). It will create a "MODS" folder, and then you just zip mod files to the directory for MODS. Go into your JSGME panel, and activate or deactivate as needed. Make sure to always read instructions cover to cover as you go along with the process (that's what they were written for). Some MODS come with multiple files that you need to activate in order in JSGME, hence why reading the installation directions every time is a must.

Whatever you do, don't come on the forums complaining that nothing works when you didn't read the instructions first. All too often people do that, and it's especially annoying for the people who spend the time writing the material for you.

Try it out, if you have any questions you know where to come for help. Cheers and happy hunting!

BigWalleye · 12-22-13, 06:11 PM

Best, most concise advice I have seen in along time!

gi_dan2987 · 12-22-13, 06:14 PM

I get just as much satisfaction from "shore duty" in the forums helping fellow sub simmers as I do on the virtual high seas.

Aktungbby · 12-22-13, 06:15 PM

You Betcha!

12-22-13, 03:10 PM	#1
Alexlab Nub Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Mods? Any suggestions Hey guys, Would appreciate some advice. It's been a good few years since I've played SH3 and I thought I would get back in to it for the xmas and new year period. I have never downloaded or used any mods before and not sure which one to use. Also, is there a guide as to how to upload them to my current version of SH3? I currently have the version downloaded directly from ubisoft. I'd like to use a mod where I can encounter a few capital ships and the scenery and such have been improved. Cheers.

12-22-13, 03:28 PM	#2
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 30,003 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	A few is three; Welcome back after five Alexlab! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

12-22-13, 06:15 PM	#6
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 30,003 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	You Betcha! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

12-22-13, 03:39 PM	#3
gi_dan2987 Weps Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 359 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	On the SHIII Mods workshop forum you can find sticky threads that will give you some of the main overhaul mods that totally revamp the entire game experience. I played GWX3 for a long time until I got tired of hearing all the unnecessary and historically incorrect radio chatter from the enigma. Basically you have to ask yourself what you want, and then start asking/looking around to figure out which ones fit your flavor so to speak. On a clean install of SH3, ensure Vanilla SH3 is running correctly without crashes. If you crash after installing a mod, it will be too difficult to diagnose if you don't do this! Get JSGME, and put it in your ubisoft/SilentHunter3 folder (Or wherever your SH3 main game folder is). It will create a "MODS" folder, and then you just zip mod files to the directory for MODS. Go into your JSGME panel, and activate or deactivate as needed. Make sure to always read instructions cover to cover as you go along with the process (that's what they were written for). Some MODS come with multiple files that you need to activate in order in JSGME, hence why reading the installation directions every time is a must. Whatever you do, don't come on the forums complaining that nothing works when you didn't read the instructions first. All too often people do that, and it's especially annoying for the people who spend the time writing the material for you. Try it out, if you have any questions you know where to come for help. Cheers and happy hunting!

12-22-13, 06:11 PM	#4
BigWalleye Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: On the Eye-lond, mon! Posts: 1,987 Downloads: 465 Uploads: 0	Best, most concise advice I have seen in along time!

12-22-13, 06:14 PM	#5
gi_dan2987 Weps Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 359 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	I get just as much satisfaction from "shore duty" in the forums helping fellow sub simmers as I do on the virtual high seas.