i have tried all the solutions, the game installs in exactly the same way if i do it one way or the other.

its the same two bugs that shows :
https://imgur.com/a/FxXBp66

and
https://imgur.com/a/game9NN
the mods work, i get no error message just these dialog boxes and the black square. very frustrating :hmmm:

Does anyone know whether KSD Commander will ever come back online?

The ideal situation should be: In Steam there is a Community Hub for the game, and specific Steam forums contained in it for the game. in these forums there should be a link for TWoS mod as a complete Steam patch.

Of course I know this isn't the case currently, that's why I asked you to contact 'Steam Support' so maybe they will add it. It's then THEIR work to make the mod playable if they ever agree...And it would be quickly feasable for them, afterall you are throwing money after them, right? So make them work a bit instead of asking the mod author to make miracles to bypass Steam!

No one can tell for sure unfortunately... But good thing is that most of the KSDComander's feature will still work while in "offline" mod. :yep:

CTD on starting Mission or new Campaign
 

Hi,

I hope this is the correct thread for my question, I apologise if not.


After a few years break from sub-simming, I decided to get back into it and have installed a clean UBI copy of SH5 patched to v1.02, installed Wolves of the Sea + the update, but every time I start a mission or new campaign it starts to load, showing the loading screen with the radar icon going around, then crashes to desktop.


I just wondered if anyone had encountered this?


Quite disapointed actually, I never got into SH5 when I first bought it years ago, as it wasn't that good. Really wanted to try it now it's been mega modded.


Thanks for any help. :)
ps. I followed the install instructions, including the file patcher part.

So after hours of hours trying to get the mod working i have basically given up, i have however send Steam support a mail asking them about a possible workshop for the game, as with almost any other mod-able game on steam.

I want to thank you all for the help you have provided, what a great community!

:Kaleun_Salute:

i just tried something out, i have tried installing several mods by them self, just using JSGME, and they work, however when ever i install the : NewUIs_TDC_7_4_2_ByTheDarkWraith

it all goes ape****, i got those weird dialogboxes on startup and the black box ingame. i have replaced the SH5.exe so the game doesn't associate with steam, so that is no longer a issue..

Hi R
Post #25 TDW's NewUi 7-4-2 Installing It Correctly > Pictorial > Includes Download Link > Missing pictures replaced
Peter

@RustenSKE,

Still it's worth re-trying to install TWoS, but alas AFAIK, for some Steam users the install will work and they can play without problems, but others cannot for reasons that I don't know.

I'm currently experimenting an ideal mod setup that reflects the stock game + Open Horizons II v.2.5 campaign improvements (contained in TWoS) + other mods that will correct bugs or game malfunctions.

Here is my advice for a setup which you can follow by downloading the necessary files here in the download section or following the Mediafire links in the mod threads.

instead of the 7_4_2 , try to download the

NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_TheDarkWraith_Test_Version_18.7 (ask for a link, because I cannot remember where to DL).

It has many improvements added.

My adviced modlist for a game 'close to TWoS' is as follows:

NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_ByTheDarkWraith
NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_New_radio_messages_German
NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_TheDarkWraith_FIX_Destroyed_Shipm arks (I will soon publish this mod)
FX_Update_0_0_22_ByTheDarkWraith (read inside to know what to install !)
No_Damn_Bubbles_No_Damn_Halo_Mod
Accurate German Flags
DeckGun Friendly Waves
Trevally Harbour & Kiel Canal Pilot v3.1
OPEN HORIZONS II v2.5
OH II v2.5 Grid Request fix Patch SH5

These are all mods you can find and will make the stock game playable with a much improved campaign and UI, and harbor autopilots. Before you install these mods however, you must run:

TDW_GenericPatcher_v_1_0_168_0

to successfully patch game 1.2.0, else the game remains unplayable (you can likely start it but do not expect any reasonable gameplay...). Before running this patcher, make the replacement of your SH5.exe which you have talked about and hope for the best that your game gets patched correctly with it.

I hope however that you re-try to re-install TWoS successfully, it really makes a difference in gameplay. Try it, and if it fails try my modlist above.
Cheers,

I saw this before but I really can not pinpoint the exact cause. :hmmm:
From some reason you don't have full administration rights over your installation folder because TDWNewUIs also needs to create and modify files once the game is started, which in your case is not possible.
Could be some of your system settings or maybe an install location which your system doesn't "like", user account control...
Can you confirmed that you haven't simply copy/paste your installation folder around?
Can you change you default install location, install the game on a different drive maybe?

@XenonSurf
Steam is not the issue here. What is the point of telling the man to install TDW New UIs mod when he clearly states that he can not run it from some reason? Please be more concentrated before you make a post...

With the replacement sh5.exe he should succeed to install TWoS and run fine because going successfully through the TDW Generic Patcher. He must just replace sh5.exe BEFORE starting installing TWoS, AND NOT AFTER (most likely reason why he gets his 'black square').

Really, did he state that he cannot run TDW_7.4.2? My English must low life...:hmmm:

Hi XS

Quote:

NewUIs_TDC_7_5_0_TheDarkWraith_Test_Version_18.7 (ask for a link, because I cannot remember where to DL).

Its all in my tutorials.
If in doubt check it out.
Post #7 TDW's NewUi 7-5-0 version 18 Installing It Correctly > Pictorial > Includes Download Link > Missing pictures replaced
Peter

i will try all of the above.

BUT i just took a look at the admin rights and EVERY time i go BACK a folder into the /common from /common/Silent Hunter 5 the damn write protection box is checked off again !

smells like it actually could be a windows problem!

Hi RustenSKE
in which folder did you install steam?
can you take screenshots of the SH5 file path?
:salute:

https://imgur.com/a/AZUPeOZ

looks like its individual files that are read only even though i unchecked the box.

i tried installing open horizons 2.5 and it installed fine, but i cant get this working for some reason, is it possible to manually unpack and place the needed files ?

@RustenSKE,

If it's a Windows problem, best thing to do is to ask question in the main SH5 forum (not here); which OS do you run? Publish your exact computer specs and OS version and ask a player that uses Steam and the same OS as you and who plays without problems, ask him how he did install game + TWoS.
I know for sure there are such Steam players. I can not help you further because I play in Win7 without Steam. Have you already posted similar question in the Steam forum for SH5? This would be the prime place to get exact procedure for installing.


[EDIT]
During the install of SH5, the following is included in the install package and should not be skipped:


- Net Framework 2.0
- DirectX installation (DO IT because SH5 will need these files, even if it's an older version of DX)
- Visual C++ runtimes 2008


Check if you have all this installed, if not this may causes the glitches you mention.




Also make use of the 'Search' here in the forums; you can set the search to look for titles only which should get you what you want easier.

i dont understand
 

hey, i dont understand how to use the tdc, all my torpedos miss the target or go wrong way, and nobodys done a decent tutorial at all, plus when i put to auto that doesnt work either

ive given up with this mod, no decent instructions at all, even the buttons for plotting a solution doesnt work

ill stick to the original game since i know how to play it

Good choice mate! :yep:
Happy (bug) hunting! :up::salute:

First you need to decide if you play easy or realistic which is Auto TDC or Manual TDC. You set the appropriate option while in the bunker if you play campaign (ESC - Options - Game Options) or access the options in the main menu if you play historical missions.


Auto TDC goes like this:
You lock target , then you unlock target. This feeds the TDC. Now you can fire making the final aim with the mouse. Just load the single mission 'TDW Torp Tutorial' to train it.
It's true that the mission designer could have put this in the mission description...but he didn't - he was too busy elsewhere to make bug corrections for the game. But once you know you are welcome to write a tutorial :03:

Manual TDC:
I let another guy explain you this,....or watch one of the tons of tutorial videos..:D