How does one make SH5 behave more like SH3?

The Best · 06-14-14, 07:30 AM

Hello!

I have registered to ask this question. I played Silent Hunter III for many years since it came out. It is a good game. But lately I have changed my computer's Operating System from Windows XP to Windows 7 and and Silent Hunter III no longer functions. I therefore downloaded Silent Hunter V from Steam file distribution service and tried to play it.

But I have discovered that it is not the same as Silent Hunter III. What modifications are best to upgrade Silent Hunter V to Silent Hunter III?

Defiance · 06-14-14, 07:46 AM

Hiya,
And Welcome Aboard

With the steam version you're missing out on being able to fix a multitude of things (you can't patch steam .exe)

You can start by getting to grips with tdw's newui's, in there you have options for settings from advanced hud to sh3 style

There's a few other ui's that will maybe tickle your fancy regarding being more like sh3

Not being a steam user myself, no doubt a 'steamer' will be along to help you out

Have a scroll through the two main sh5 forum parts, you should see ideas from other steam users that have migrated from sh3

DBSM is here, so maybe read up on that

There's gotta be many things here that you should recognize, just browse and read i guess

Sorry i can't be much help

TTFN

Feuer Frei! · 06-14-14, 07:48 AM

Firstly, welcome aboard.

Define "not functions".

And then:

WIN 7 (it works fine):

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...153900&page=29

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=212966

In relation to your second question, what do you need from SH 5 that simulates SH 3 behaviour? AI? Country Rosters?
Campaigns? Scenarios?

There are many many mods but check out this:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...=211804&page=8

In particular posts no. 23 and 24.

Check the stickies here where you posted this.

Also check out the Silent Hunter 5 Mods section, the stickies and the super mod which seems to be what everyone is using at the moment:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=210703

Grab yourself a beer, plenty of reading

The Best · 06-14-14, 12:16 PM

SHIII crashes to desktop when I load it up. I set my screeen resolution to 1024x768 and it crashes to desktop after the movie sequence rather than before.

As for SHV shortcomings: Post mission all I can do is run around a submarine hangar. There is no option to advance or exit. Secondly there are no keyboard shortcuts to change from station to station mid mission. I have to run their physically. This may seem more "real" but it is a step back in terms of efficiency. Thirdly everyone is speaking English for some reason.

I want to quick-switch between crew stations and the post mission debrief. Running around like a ninny is stupid.

THEBERBSTER · 06-14-14, 12:20 PM

A warm welcome ‘The Best’ to the Subsim family.

You will always find someone here to help you.

Link to my SH5 – SH4 posts:

Step By Step Tutorials & How To Do It

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=211804

Defiance · 06-14-14, 01:10 PM

The hanger you have to click on one of the guys, or press esc key to exit etc

T'other one does ya eels/upgrades etc

Newui's has teleport, is that what you mean ? (think at least another ui has something same/similar)

On dvd install u can choose german, don't think so for steam (?) ut maybe look for 'german voices' think this is german speech mod

I came from sh3/sh4 last thing i wanted was a sh5 carbon copy of sh3, why not try to get sh5 as best as you can and forget trying to clone it (for want of better wording)

THEBERBSTER · 06-14-14, 03:10 PM

Hi The Best

You have come from something you understand to something that is alien to you.

The key mods now that are in the forefront of SH5 are Open Horizons II v2.5 and TDW NewUI 7-4-2 or 7-5-0 version 17.

As a steam user you will not have the benefit of TDW Generic File Patcher but you will be able to use TDW Options File Editor Viewer (Post #52)

As a SH5 beginner see my tutorial Post #45

You will find plenty of help here on the forum, so do not struggle just ask.

If you are able to get the dvd version it is money well spent.

As a steam user see my Post #111

Peter

acetoolguy · 06-15-14, 05:05 PM

I'm with the OP, graphics look great but I miss clicking on my compass for course changes and other quick things. I just tried to sink a freighter but the TDC never locked on to it, data never updated, torp missed by a mile from 300 meters. sh3 seemed like I could manage an attack with minimal screen changes. So far it seems the captain has to run all over the boat to get anything done. When is the intercom available.
is there a link to a tutorial on setting up your first attack? I must be missing some basic stuff.

THEBERBSTER · 06-15-14, 05:53 PM

This is what you need

Trevally Tutorial - All v0.2 (for OHIIv1.3)

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom//downloads.php?do=file&id=3329

Trevally TDC Help v2

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom//downloads.php?do=file&id=3099

Works with TDW NewUI 7-4-2 or 7-5-0

06-14-14, 07:46 AM	#2
Defiance Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK Posts: 908 Downloads: 673 Uploads: 0	Hiya, And Welcome Aboard With the steam version you're missing out on being able to fix a multitude of things (you can't patch steam .exe) You can start by getting to grips with tdw's newui's, in there you have options for settings from advanced hud to sh3 style There's a few other ui's that will maybe tickle your fancy regarding being more like sh3 Not being a steam user myself, no doubt a 'steamer' will be along to help you out Have a scroll through the two main sh5 forum parts, you should see ideas from other steam users that have migrated from sh3 DBSM is here, so maybe read up on that There's gotta be many things here that you should recognize, just browse and read i guess Sorry i can't be much help TTFN __________________ Have Fun Bye Def

06-14-14, 07:48 AM	#3
Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	Firstly, welcome aboard. Define "not functions". And then: WIN 7 (it works fine): http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...153900&page=29 http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=212966 In relation to your second question, what do you need from SH 5 that simulates SH 3 behaviour? AI? Country Rosters? Campaigns? Scenarios? There are many many mods but check out this: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...=211804&page=8 In particular posts no. 23 and 24. Check the stickies here where you posted this. Also check out the Silent Hunter 5 Mods section, the stickies and the super mod which seems to be what everyone is using at the moment: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=210703 Grab yourself a beer, plenty of reading __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

06-14-14, 01:10 PM	#6
Defiance Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK Posts: 908 Downloads: 673 Uploads: 0	The hanger you have to click on one of the guys, or press esc key to exit etc T'other one does ya eels/upgrades etc Newui's has teleport, is that what you mean ? (think at least another ui has something same/similar) On dvd install u can choose german, don't think so for steam (?) ut maybe look for 'german voices' think this is german speech mod I came from sh3/sh4 last thing i wanted was a sh5 carbon copy of sh3, why not try to get sh5 as best as you can and forget trying to clone it (for want of better wording) __________________ Have Fun Bye Def Last edited by Defiance; 06-14-14 at 01:10 PM. Reason: added text

06-14-14, 03:10 PM	#7
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	Hi The Best You have come from something you understand to something that is alien to you. The key mods now that are in the forefront of SH5 are Open Horizons II v2.5 and TDW NewUI 7-4-2 or 7-5-0 version 17. As a steam user you will not have the benefit of TDW Generic File Patcher but you will be able to use TDW Options File Editor Viewer (Post #52) As a SH5 beginner see my tutorial Post #45 You will find plenty of help here on the forum, so do not struggle just ask. If you are able to get the dvd version it is money well spent. As a steam user see my Post #111 Peter __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

06-15-14, 05:53 PM	#9
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	This is what you need Trevally Tutorial - All v0.2 (for OHIIv1.3) http://www.subsim.com/radioroom//downloads.php?do=file&id=3329 Trevally TDC Help v2 http://www.subsim.com/radioroom//downloads.php?do=file&id=3099 Works with TDW NewUI 7-4-2 or 7-5-0 __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

06-14-14, 07:30 AM	#1
The Best Nub Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 3 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How does one make SH5 behave more like SH3? Hello! I have registered to ask this question. I played Silent Hunter III for many years since it came out. It is a good game. But lately I have changed my computer's Operating System from Windows XP to Windows 7 and and Silent Hunter III no longer functions. I therefore downloaded Silent Hunter V from Steam file distribution service and tried to play it. But I have discovered that it is not the same as Silent Hunter III. What modifications are best to upgrade Silent Hunter V to Silent Hunter III?

06-14-14, 12:16 PM	#4
The Best Nub Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 3 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	SHIII crashes to desktop when I load it up. I set my screeen resolution to 1024x768 and it crashes to desktop after the movie sequence rather than before. As for SHV shortcomings: Post mission all I can do is run around a submarine hangar. There is no option to advance or exit. Secondly there are no keyboard shortcuts to change from station to station mid mission. I have to run their physically. This may seem more "real" but it is a step back in terms of efficiency. Thirdly everyone is speaking English for some reason. I want to quick-switch between crew stations and the post mission debrief. Running around like a ninny is stupid.

06-14-14, 12:20 PM	#5
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	A warm welcome ‘The Best’ to the Subsim family. You will always find someone here to help you. Link to my SH5 – SH4 posts: Step By Step Tutorials & How To Do It http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=211804 __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

06-15-14, 05:05 PM	#8
acetoolguy A-ganger Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 74 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 0	I'm with the OP, graphics look great but I miss clicking on my compass for course changes and other quick things. I just tried to sink a freighter but the TDC never locked on to it, data never updated, torp missed by a mile from 300 meters. sh3 seemed like I could manage an attack with minimal screen changes. So far it seems the captain has to run all over the boat to get anything done. When is the intercom available. is there a link to a tutorial on setting up your first attack? I must be missing some basic stuff.