Been away for a long time, and ...

HerrRitter · 11-21-16, 12:14 AM

Good day, gentlemen (and ladies) ...

I've been overseas for 2 1/2 years, and just arrived back in the good ole USA, yesterday. Having acquired a new computer, in the interim, I have a question.

The last time I played SH5 was before I left the continent. I'm going to be buying the Collector's Edition of the game, tomorrow, and would like some advice on a good mix of mods for it. Of course, I will start with JSGME, and go from there.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks ...

kevinsue · 11-21-16, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HerrRitter

Good day, gentlemen (and ladies) ...

I've been overseas for 2 1/2 years, and just arrived back in the good ole USA, yesterday. Having acquired a new computer, in the interim, I have a question.

The last time I played SH5 was before I left the continent. I'm going to be buying the Collector's Edition of the game, tomorrow, and would like some advice on a good mix of mods for it. Of course, I will start with JSGME, and go from there.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks ...

My best advice..."The Wolves of Steel 1.06 Expansion Pack"

HerrRitter · 11-21-16, 01:02 AM

Thanks much for the recommendation. Just before I came back to this thread, I was looking at Steel Wolves. It's quite impressive, to say the least.

I note that it's still a WIP, but I've always liked the concept of the megamod. No inherent worries about mods conflicting with each other, and I note that some modders have started to offer up their mods as compatible with SW.

While I was overseas, I picked up the full 5-hour version of Das Boot, and immediately forgot about Skyrim, Civilization 6, Star Trek Online, or anything else. I lived to get back in my Type VII and do some serious hurt.

Once again, thanks, and I think there's some all-nighters, ahead. The wife won't like that ...

kevinsue · 11-21-16, 01:20 AM

In my opinion, "TWoS" allows the player to have the best "all round" experience with SH5. One of the primary goals of this expansion pack is game stability and it is "WIP" because the main person behind this mod, vdr1981 is constantly working towards improving and keeping this work updated.

HW3 · 11-21-16, 03:33 AM

THEBERBSTER · 11-21-16, 06:50 AM

A Warm Welcome Back To The Subsim Community > HerrRitter
Subsim <> How To Donate <> See The Benefits <> Support The Community
If you are new to SH5 look > > HERE <<
Highly Recommended SH5 > The Wolves Of Steel Mega Mod > Includes KSDCommander And Working Enigma M4 Machine

CTU_Clay · 11-21-16, 07:50 AM

Welcome Back To SUBSIM HerrRitter.

Bent Periscope · 11-21-16, 05:27 PM

I am also thinking of re-enlisting after a 3+year shore-duty. What is better, an actual disk or downloading the game? Or is there a better option?

THEBERBSTER · 11-21-16, 07:05 PM

A Warm Welcome Back To The Subsim Community > Bent Periscope
Subsim <> How To Donate <> See The Benefits <> Support The Community
If you are new to SH5 look > > HERE <<
Highly Recommended SH5 > The Wolves Of Steel Mega Mod > Includes KSDCommander And Working Enigma M4 Machine
When you purchase a dvd you own it.
Steam is not compatible with the mega mods without a Steam conversion being made.

doctrine · 11-23-16, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bent Periscope

I am also thinking of re-enlisting after a 3+year shore-duty. What is better, an actual disk or downloading the game? Or is there a better option?

Currently I'm running The Wolves of Steel which is IMO a fantastic mod.
It uses the TDW Generic Patcher, which doesn't work with Steam.

Because of that I at least wouldn't advice a steam version of the game.

HerrRitter · 11-29-16, 11:32 AM

Once again, thanks very much for all the advice.

Recently, I've had quite a bit of trouble even accessing my Steam programs, and decided to download a non-Steam version of the game (it cost $9.95 at Gamersgate, and it was up and running in about an hour!).

This version does include U-Play, however, and I was wondering if I will run into any problems? Is it possible to avoid using U-Play, altogether?

11-21-16, 12:14 AM	#1
HerrRitter Watch Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Somewhere in the USA. Posts: 30 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Been away for a long time, and ... Good day, gentlemen (and ladies) ... I've been overseas for 2 1/2 years, and just arrived back in the good ole USA, yesterday. Having acquired a new computer, in the interim, I have a question. The last time I played SH5 was before I left the continent. I'm going to be buying the Collector's Edition of the game, tomorrow, and would like some advice on a good mix of mods for it. Of course, I will start with JSGME, and go from there. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks ...

11-21-16, 01:20 AM	#4
kevinsue Der Einzelgänger Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cairns, Australia Posts: 583 Downloads: 363 Uploads: 3	In my opinion, "TWoS" allows the player to have the best "all round" experience with SH5. One of the primary goals of this expansion pack is game stability and it is "WIP" because the main person behind this mod, vdr1981 is constantly working towards improving and keeping this work updated. __________________ Best Regards....Kev* "The finest Captain I ever crossed swords and set sail with"

11-21-16, 03:33 AM	#5
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	__________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

11-21-16, 06:50 AM	#6
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	A Warm Welcome Back To The Subsim Community > HerrRitter Subsim <> How To Donate <> See The Benefits <> Support The Community If you are new to SH5 look > > HERE << Highly Recommended SH5 > The Wolves Of Steel Mega Mod > Includes KSDCommander And Working Enigma M4 Machine __________________ 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

11-21-16, 07:50 AM	#7
CTU_Clay The Lone Wolf Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bellville, TX 77418 Posts: 711 Downloads: 315 Uploads: 0	Welcome Back To SUBSIM HerrRitter. __________________ "The Lone Wolf"] https://steelsharksforum.proboards.com/ *“Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.” .*

11-21-16, 01:02 AM	#3
HerrRitter Watch Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Somewhere in the USA. Posts: 30 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Thanks much for the recommendation. Just before I came back to this thread, I was looking at Steel Wolves. It's quite impressive, to say the least. I note that it's still a WIP, but I've always liked the concept of the megamod. No inherent worries about mods conflicting with each other, and I note that some modders have started to offer up their mods as compatible with SW. While I was overseas, I picked up the full 5-hour version of Das Boot, and immediately forgot about Skyrim, Civilization 6, Star Trek Online, or anything else. I lived to get back in my Type VII and do some serious hurt. Once again, thanks, and I think there's some all-nighters, ahead. The wife won't like that ...

11-21-16, 05:27 PM	#8
Bent Periscope Lieutenant Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dry docks of Los Angeles, CA Posts: 250 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	Stream or Disk I am also thinking of re-enlisting after a 3+year shore-duty. What is better, an actual disk or downloading the game? Or is there a better option?

11-21-16, 07:05 PM	#9
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	A Warm Welcome Back To The Subsim Community > Bent Periscope Subsim <> How To Donate <> See The Benefits <> Support The Community If you are new to SH5 look > > HERE << Highly Recommended SH5 > The Wolves Of Steel Mega Mod > Includes KSDCommander And Working Enigma M4 Machine When you purchase a dvd you own it. Steam is not compatible with the mega mods without a Steam conversion being made. __________________ 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

11-29-16, 11:32 AM	#11
HerrRitter Watch Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Somewhere in the USA. Posts: 30 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Once again, thanks very much for all the advice. Recently, I've had quite a bit of trouble even accessing my Steam programs, and decided to download a non-Steam version of the game (it cost $9.95 at Gamersgate, and it was up and running in about an hour!). This version does include U-Play, however, and I was wondering if I will run into any problems? Is it possible to avoid using U-Play, altogether?