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iambecomelife · 09-26-23, 05:56 PM

I also recommend TMO, it is still excellent and much better than unmodded or Game Fix Only SH4.

Dogsbd · 10-06-23, 02:52 PM

I am in the "same boat" (no pun intended) as david_simons40, it's been a long time since I last played SH4.

As I am not interested in anything other than being the skipper of a US fleet boat numbers 1, 5, 6 as listed by 1Patriotofmany hold no interest.

That leaves FOTRS, TMO and TMOwTW

So if I break it down to FOTRS and TMO.... which is "best"? Or better put, what does each offer? I'm assuming (as best I can remember from last I used either) they cannot be ran together in the same install.

Also, should I pull out my disks, install and patch or does spending the $10 or so on Steam to buy SH4 there offer any advantage?

Thanks!!

Aktungbby · 10-06-23, 04:23 PM

Dogsbd!

...after a 5 year 'silent run'!

1Patriotofmany · 10-06-23, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dogsbd

I am in the "same boat" (no pun intended) as david_simons40, it's been a long time since I last played SH4.

As I am not interested in anything other than being the skipper of a US fleet boat numbers 1, 5, 6 as listed by 1Patriotofmany hold no interest.

That leaves FOTRS, TMO and TMOwTW

So if I break it down to FOTRS and TMO.... which is "best"? Or better put, what does each offer? I'm assuming (as best I can remember from last I used either) they cannot be ran together in the same install.

Also, should I pull out my disks, install and patch or does spending the $10 or so on Steam to but SH4 there offer any advantage?

Thanks!!

My preference is FOTRS then TMOwTW for a lot of reasons, Especially for someone just getting back into SH4 TMO is just too deadly for me. I'd just spend the $10 myself and have, even with the disks owned.
Install it(wolves of the pacific V1.5 ). then don't touch that folder(preferably in a place other than the default C:program files(X86) steam normally goes in.
Then just copy everything from your steam folder>steamapps>common>Silenthunters wolves of the pacific folder to another folder named for the mod you want to play. Add JSGME, Large address aware, and MultiSH4 1.5 to each new folder and activate them all, then follow the instructions for the mod and install it in the new folder, make a shortcut of the SH4 application from the new folder to the desktop and rename it for the mod installed in that new folder.
Multish4 will make separate saves of each mod under whatever 3 letter combination you choose for the mod. Otherwise they all get saved under Documents>SH4 and then your game gets all messed up if playing multiple mods of the game. The most important I found is never to touch the original install unless just copying it to make for another mod folder and never install it in the default C: program files(x86) Hope this helps. I have about 7 different mods of Sh4 on my computer using the method detailed above.

One other thing, make sure when you activate Large address aware, you are pointed at the right mod folder sh4 application.

If I didn't make the instructions clear enough feel free to ask here or by PM.

ironkross · 10-21-23, 01:44 PM

This must be the season for us old sea dogs to return. I have played SH4 with FORS, my favorite mod. I guess I need to update the mod now to 1.8, so can I simply remove the old version with Jsgme and install the new version?
BTW- welcome back Dogsbd and david_simons40!

KaleunMarco · 10-21-23, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ironkross

This must be the season for us old sea dogs to return. I have played SH4 with FORS, my favorite mod. I guess I need to update the mod now to 1.8, so can I simply remove the old version with Jsgme and install the new version?
BTW- welcome back Dogsbd and david_simons40!

exactly.

and be sure to delete the save-folder. SH4 will re-create it the first time you need it.

good luck!

ironkross · 10-21-23, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by KaleunMarco

exactly.

and be sure to delete the save-folder. SH4 will re-create it the first time you need it.

good luck!

Thanks,

The DL starts but will not finish.

propbeanie · 10-21-23, 08:25 PM

You might have to "whitelist" SubSim to get the download to go. or use a different web browser, such as FireFox or Edge. You still might have to "whitelist" SubSim though...

FotRSU v1.8 Download

Recent site updates have changed the links below that, and it might take a bit of finagling to get those also. If you continue to have issues, PM a site moderator or the admin and let them know.

09-26-23, 05:56 PM	#1
iambecomelife Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,589 Downloads: 297 Uploads: 0	I also recommend TMO, it is still excellent and much better than unmodded or Game Fix Only SH4. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/WolvesoftheKaiser/

10-06-23, 02:52 PM	#2
Dogsbd Seaman Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 42 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	I am in the "same boat" (no pun intended) as david_simons40, it's been a long time since I last played SH4. As I am not interested in anything other than being the skipper of a US fleet boat numbers 1, 5, 6 as listed by 1Patriotofmany hold no interest. That leaves FOTRS, TMO and TMOwTW So if I break it down to FOTRS and TMO.... which is "best"? Or better put, what does each offer? I'm assuming (as best I can remember from last I used either) they cannot be ran together in the same install. Also, should I pull out my disks, install and patch or does spending the $10 or so on Steam to buy SH4 there offer any advantage? Thanks!! Last edited by Dogsbd; 10-25-23 at 04:42 AM. Reason: spelling

10-06-23, 04:23 PM	#3
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 27,971 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	Welcome back! Dogsbd!...after a 5 year 'silent run'! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness; and I'm not too sure about the Universe"

10-21-23, 01:44 PM	#5
ironkross Lieutenant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seneca, SC, USA Posts: 251 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 0	This must be the season for us old sea dogs to return. I have played SH4 with FORS, my favorite mod. I guess I need to update the mod now to 1.8, so can I simply remove the old version with Jsgme and install the new version? BTW- welcome back Dogsbd and david_simons40! __________________ If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.

10-21-23, 08:25 PM	#8
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 9,790 Downloads: 444 Uploads: 2	You might have to "whitelist" SubSim to get the download to go. or use a different web browser, such as FireFox or Edge. You still might have to "whitelist" SubSim though... FotRSU v1.8 Download Recent site updates have changed the links below that, and it might take a bit of finagling to get those also. If you continue to have issues, PM a site moderator or the admin and let them know. __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayer/s" - Jimbuna