Need help patching vanilla SH-3

monsterzero_jr · 11-27-21, 05:46 AM

I downloaded the Steam version of SH-3 because I heard it runs well even on a modern machine.

The patch situation is a little confusing because most people expect me to mod the game and I don't really want any mods like Grey Wolves.

I just want to patch the vanilla game to higher resolution because it looks clunky and distorted on a modern monitor.

Plus whatever patches I need to address bugs.

I played the original when it was first released and it was terrific even straight out of the box and I never felt compelled to mod it to a completely different experience.

Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

blackswan40 · 11-27-21, 06:19 AM

Hi monsterzero_jr

you have a PM Sir with the SH3 download link the download is not a patch its the full SH3 Install in a SH3 Folder after you unpack it with 7zip ok

SH3 is now classed as abandonware by Ubisoft
The SH3 Download link from my mediafire acount is a installed and zipped version of SH3 from the dvd below
its already patched to 1.4

@ subsim the pride runs deep we look after our own Salute

monsterzero_jr · 11-27-21, 07:00 AM

Thanks but that doesn't answer my question. I already have a Silent Hunter III copy. It's the Steam version so it works well.

blackswan40 · 11-27-21, 07:02 AM

the steam version should be already patched also

monsterzero_jr · 11-27-21, 09:33 AM

I got the game to run well and it looks good. I'm only having the accidental torpedo launch problem. When trying to use the periscope the mouse cursor defaults to the torpedo launch button so as soon as I click the mouse, I get an accidental torpedo launch.

blackswan40 · 11-27-21, 09:36 AM

try downloading the SH3 link i sent you i never have any accidental Topedo launches in Stock SH3 GWX or LSH2020

monsterzero_jr · 11-27-21, 10:15 AM

I tried the version of the game from your link. This looks like the original executable and it looks like the vanilla game. Is there any way to increase the resolution to 1920 x 1080? I think when you stretch the resolution beyond the default, that's why you get unpredictable cursor behavior, resulting in the clicking of the fire button!

blackswan40 · 11-27-21, 10:28 AM

Your PC does it have dedicated Graphics if so set your resoultion through your GPU not through your Desktop settings

monsterzero_jr · 11-27-21, 11:27 AM

I have the RTX 3080

blackswan40 · 11-27-21, 12:19 PM

have you installed nvidia control panel if not download link below

https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/support/

if your in the USA do a search for us version

monsterzero_jr · 11-27-21, 07:08 PM

Thanks for all the feedback, I've fixed the problem by using the workaround that disables the red launch button. Torpedoes are now launched by pressing the Enter key. This is the preferred method to launch anyway. I'm ready to start my patrol.

11-27-21, 05:46 AM	#1
monsterzero_jr Watch Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 26 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	Need help patching vanilla SH-3 I downloaded the Steam version of SH-3 because I heard it runs well even on a modern machine. The patch situation is a little confusing because most people expect me to mod the game and I don't really want any mods like Grey Wolves. I just want to patch the vanilla game to higher resolution because it looks clunky and distorted on a modern monitor. Plus whatever patches I need to address bugs. I played the original when it was first released and it was terrific even straight out of the box and I never felt compelled to mod it to a completely different experience. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

11-27-21, 06:19 AM	#2
blackswan40 LSH-2022 Liaison Officer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: IN THE STEEL SHARKS VIRTUAL OCEAN Posts: 2,468 Downloads: 589 Uploads: 30	Hi monsterzero_jr you have a PM Sir with the SH3 download link the download is not a patch its the full SH3 Install in a SH3 Folder after you unpack it with 7zip ok SH3 is now classed as abandonware by Ubisoft The SH3 Download link from my mediafire acount is a installed and zipped version of SH3 from the dvd below its already patched to 1.4 @ subsim the pride runs deep we look after our own Salute __________________ LSH3 DOWNLOAD - LSH3 VIDEOS YOUTUBE - TUTORIALS by THEBERBSTER Last edited by blackswan40; 11-27-21 at 06:41 AM.

11-27-21, 07:02 AM	#4
blackswan40 LSH-2022 Liaison Officer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: IN THE STEEL SHARKS VIRTUAL OCEAN Posts: 2,468 Downloads: 589 Uploads: 30	the steam version should be already patched also __________________ LSH3 DOWNLOAD - LSH3 VIDEOS YOUTUBE - TUTORIALS by THEBERBSTER

11-27-21, 09:36 AM	#6
blackswan40 LSH-2022 Liaison Officer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: IN THE STEEL SHARKS VIRTUAL OCEAN Posts: 2,468 Downloads: 589 Uploads: 30	try downloading the SH3 link i sent you i never have any accidental Topedo launches in Stock SH3 GWX or LSH2020 __________________ LSH3 DOWNLOAD - LSH3 VIDEOS YOUTUBE - TUTORIALS by THEBERBSTER

11-27-21, 10:28 AM	#8
blackswan40 LSH-2022 Liaison Officer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: IN THE STEEL SHARKS VIRTUAL OCEAN Posts: 2,468 Downloads: 589 Uploads: 30	Your PC does it have dedicated Graphics if so set your resoultion through your GPU not through your Desktop settings __________________ LSH3 DOWNLOAD - LSH3 VIDEOS YOUTUBE - TUTORIALS by THEBERBSTER

11-27-21, 07:00 AM	#3
monsterzero_jr Watch Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 26 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	Thanks but that doesn't answer my question. I already have a Silent Hunter III copy. It's the Steam version so it works well.

11-27-21, 09:33 AM	#5
monsterzero_jr Watch Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 26 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	I got the game to run well and it looks good. I'm only having the accidental torpedo launch problem. When trying to use the periscope the mouse cursor defaults to the torpedo launch button so as soon as I click the mouse, I get an accidental torpedo launch.

11-27-21, 10:15 AM	#7
monsterzero_jr Watch Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 26 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	I tried the version of the game from your link. This looks like the original executable and it looks like the vanilla game. Is there any way to increase the resolution to 1920 x 1080? I think when you stretch the resolution beyond the default, that's why you get unpredictable cursor behavior, resulting in the clicking of the fire button!

11-27-21, 11:27 AM	#9
monsterzero_jr Watch Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 26 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	I have the RTX 3080

11-27-21, 12:19 PM	#10
blackswan40 LSH-2022 Liaison Officer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: IN THE STEEL SHARKS VIRTUAL OCEAN Posts: 2,468 Downloads: 589 Uploads: 30	have you installed nvidia control panel if not download link below https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/support/ if your in the USA do a search for us version __________________ LSH3 DOWNLOAD - LSH3 VIDEOS YOUTUBE - TUTORIALS by THEBERBSTER

11-27-21, 07:08 PM	#11
monsterzero_jr Watch Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 26 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	Thanks for all the feedback, I've fixed the problem by using the workaround that disables the red launch button. Torpedoes are now launched by pressing the Enter key. This is the preferred method to launch anyway. I'm ready to start my patrol.