New player - which version?

**AstroCat** · November 30, 2010, 08:52 AM

I see several DLV versions bouncing around. For a new player how should I go:
BB, Europa, 6.2, 6.3 beta... something else?

I am looking for a solid, stable, "historical/realistic", challenging and fun game... that's asking a lot!

Thanks!

**Taiji** · November 30, 2010, 09:17 AM

DLV+BB2.81 is the best mod for m2tw

6.2 and 6.3 are 6.0 with some additions from others, and the rest being a hell of a lot of my own work from previous versions of BB. 1000s of hours, quite literally. And since 2.47/8 (DLV6.3 beta) we've done a whole load more work, and I think it would be a shame for you to miss out on it.

DLV Europa arrived just after I started modding DLV. I think it's a great mod, but it hasn't progressed since release and some report problems with it. It's worth checking out though, and it's different enough to feel fresh if you're used to DLV. But I don't think it's fair to put it alongside my own work in a competition.

I am very biased though, of course

**lafeeverted** · November 30, 2010, 09:53 AM

if you don't believe Taiji then I will second DLV 6.2 /BB2.81

**AstroCat** · November 30, 2010, 02:07 PM

So just go ahead and get DLV 6.2 /BB2.81 and start there over 6.2, 6.3 or Europa? But I should use the sound fixes before BB, right? Is it true you can not make any audio changes after installing BB, including just adding new music?

**lafeeverted** · November 30, 2010, 02:32 PM

6.2 ww BB seems to be the best combo. 6.3 is beta and Europa is based on earlier work. Don't know about the sound issues you are mentioning although it is recommended to run 6.2 to establish the sounds before adding BB IIRC

**Taiji** · November 30, 2010, 02:37 PM

Yes, if you are going to mod the sound then do it before adding BB. I've no idea where this problem comes from - ingame sounds really aren't my thing - and so no clue how to fix it. Ideally I'd like someone to come along and fix it, so here's hoping

**AstroCat** · November 30, 2010, 02:47 PM

I am actually very much a sound/music guy. Professionally actually, in toys/games/media etc. Maybe I'll look in to it.

**Tokus*Maximus** · December 01, 2010, 05:00 AM

Hullo AstroCat,

DLV 6.2 installed and played once to get the osunds to settle, then BB2.81 as the gang have suggested is right and canny. VH/VH playing setting of course - though you can opt out of some of the game set up Y/N events at the start to make it easier to play first time.