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Yes. Work is well underway for a rebuilt mod for Silent Hunter 4 v1.5 (U-Boat Expansion). Being on holidays has made it easier for me to make this mod. I also have better tools to work with so expect a much better result. Unfortunately this will be the last one I will be releasing. Yes, this time it's for real. Anyway, expect SF v1.5.0 to be released within the few coming days.

[Edited by Snaptrap, 4/20/2008 12:59:48 PM]

Sorry if the mod is taking so long but I've been hard at work adding extra things into it that I'm hoping you'll think will be worth the wait. I promise it will be released this week.

[Edited by Snaptrap, 4/27/2008 2:36:28 AM]

Hi, np, should be well worth the wait

Just curious, will this new version of the mod only work with the U-boat expansion or will it also work with 1.4 of Sh4:WoP?

Oh yeah I just downloaded the exp. pack cant wait for the mod.

This mod will be exclusive to work only with the U-Boat expansion and will include many enhancements that are no in previous versions of the mod.

Each time I make a mod, I have to create new modifications using files from that version of the game. It can be extremely tiresome when working alone especially during testing. Each time I apply a new build to my game I worry that one feature will conflict with another.

I'm pressing hard to get it done. I did run into a few snags with the indestructible feature I was trying to add because the game doesn't seem to like the changes, so you guys will have to settle with heavy duty armor instead. There will be some challenge opened to make the game enjoyable, but I will make sure that it would be very difficult for you to fail a mission.

A small list of some of what is not in previous mods:

- storage increased to 300 torpedoes each for fore and aft compartments. 600 torps.

- submersible armor is now 100 inches thick (can still take damage).

- increased sensor ranges.

- all subs come equiped with the best items available to them.

- increased crash depth ranges.

- improved turning capabilty.

The next time I post will be to providing the link to the mod. I'm going to submit it to CH so hopefully they'll post it.

Finally. Sorry I didn't get it out sooner but I had so many problems getting everything to work perfectly. Yes, I am a perfectionist. Here's the list of what was done:

1)Begin a new career with a selection of 100,000, 200,000, and 500,000 renown points.

2)All potential torpedo problems have been removed.

3)All ranks have receivable bonus abilities and have no experience requirements.

4)All upgrades, torpedo types, and extra sub models are free and immediately available.

5)All crew members are high performing, and with all medals.

6)All crew members no longer suffer from fatigue or damage.

7)All submersibles have increased turning capabilities.

8)All submersibles have increased gun fire rates.

9)All submersibles have increased collision resistance.

10)All submersibles have increased diving and surfacing speeds.

11)All submersibles have increased crash depth ranges (300mls.).

12)All submersibles have enhanced armour and equipment ratings.

13)All submersibles have increased sensor and visual detection ranges.

14)All submersibles have increased torpedo (100mls.) and shell (50mls.) ranges.

15)All submersibles have increased crash depth (100mts.) and depth survivability (500mts.).

16)All submersibles automatically come installed with the best weapons and equipment available to them.

17)All submersibles have increased torpedo storage in fore and aft (300) and extra (300) for U-Boat IXD2.

18)All submersibles have increased travel distances for diesel and battery operations (100,000mls.).

19)All submersibles have increased shell inventory (10,000) and magazine (500) sizes.

20)All submersibles have increased surface and submerged speeds (50kts.).

21)All submersibles have increased gun turret rotation and elevation speeds.

22)All submersibles have increased acceleration and deceleration speeds.

23)All shells have increased travel speeds (50mps.).

24)All shells and torpedoes have increased reload speeds.

25)All shells and torpedoes have increased damage ratings.

26)All torpedoes have increased travel speeds (50-100kts.).

27)Increased u-boat radar and sonar stealth capability.

28)Increased u-boat bolds effect.

You can get the file here:
hosted.filefront.com/Snaptrap

I don't wanna sound stupid, but how do you install this? 😵 AWESOME work, your the 1st that came across that was able to do this