Steam or Non-Steam?

Koranis · 04-16-14, 02:40 AM

Hello fellow skippers,

I've been playing SH5 for a year now, using all sorts of fantastic mods. I've read that some of the more "beneficial" mods require the modification of the .exe file itself though, something not possible with the Steam version. The problem is that I bought my copy on Steam.

Now, I'd like to ask you one simple question: do you think that the modifications and improvement that come with the modifiable exe file warrant the purchase of a boxed copy?

I might be willing to spend those money if it is really a game-changer.

And I apologize in case this topic is a tired one.

Thank you

THEBERBSTER · 04-16-14, 04:48 AM

Highly recommended changing to a dvd.

You can select the German Language version through the custom install.

Link to my SH5 post:

STEP BY STEP TUTORIALS & HOW TO DO IT

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=211804

Check out Post #14 and Post #13

BigWalleye · 04-16-14, 06:20 AM

YES! BUY IT!

First, TDW's patcher is (pardon the expression) a complete game-changer. Currently at v162, most versions either add some new capability or fix a hard-coded bug. So you can see that the patcher offers a huge number of changes. As they say "Don't leave Kiel without if!"

Second, you can get a publisher"s version of the game, either download or DVD, from many places online for just $10. That's the cost of two extra large double mocha caramel lattes from your favorite caffeine dealer. At that price, it's hardly a question.

Koranis · 04-16-14, 07:57 AM

Ok, you convinced me.

I found a gold version on Gamersgate and on ubi.shop itself. I would prefer the latter, as I already have an account. Would it be ok?

BigWalleye · 04-16-14, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koranis

Ok, you convinced me.

I found a gold version on Gamersgate and on ubi.shop itself. I would prefer the latter, as I already have an account. Would it be ok?

Anything that isn't the Steam version should be fine. All are the same, AFAIK.

Koranis · 04-16-14, 09:23 AM

It's done, I bought a DVD version on amazon.co.uk. Thanks for the advice.

Now I can't wait!

Koranis · 04-16-14, 09:36 AM

I have a doubt though: is it possible to play without the DVD or does it have to stay in the drive at all time?

BigWalleye · 04-16-14, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koranis

I have a doubt though: is it possible to play without the DVD or does it have to stay in the drive at all time?

Dunno. I have a download version.

Hinrich Schwab · 04-16-14, 03:13 PM

BigWalleye is right. Getting the game anywhere except Steam should work out. I got my copy from Amazon Digital. Steam's problem is that it is not mod friendly. There are plenty of threads regarding SH 3-5 and the problems of modding with Steam copies. My personal gripe with Steam is that its stability is "epileptic" and is a bit of a memory hog. I know the Sonalysts simulations do not like Steam at all. Save yourself the grief and get it elsewhere.

Koranis · 04-16-14, 03:22 PM

I have +500 games on steam and I have never had any problems. To be honest having a game up-to-date automatically is a big plus for me.

I also almost always mod my games and except for Silent Hunter 5 I've never had any problems. Yeah, sometimes it happens that a steam game requires a different procedure to mod but only in case of Silent Hunter 5 steam has shown me the middle finger.

I suppose it's because the vanilla SH5 is in the absolutely worst conditions.

THEBERBSTER · 04-16-14, 07:27 PM

No, you install the dvd.

Its all in my Tutorial Post#13

Koranis · 04-17-14, 12:51 PM

thanks!

04-16-14, 04:48 AM	#2
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dibden Purlieu - Southampton Posts: 9,605 Downloads: 1123 Uploads: 0	Highly recommended changing to a dvd. You can select the German Language version through the custom install. Link to my SH5 post: STEP BY STEP TUTORIALS & HOW TO DO IT http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=211804 Check out Post #14 and Post #13 __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

04-16-14, 07:27 PM	#11
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dibden Purlieu - Southampton Posts: 9,605 Downloads: 1123 Uploads: 0	No, you install the dvd. Its all in my Tutorial Post#13 __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

04-16-14, 02:40 AM	#1
Koranis Helmsman Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 107 Downloads: 84 Uploads: 0	Steam or Non-Steam? Hello fellow skippers, I've been playing SH5 for a year now, using all sorts of fantastic mods. I've read that some of the more "beneficial" mods require the modification of the .exe file itself though, something not possible with the Steam version. The problem is that I bought my copy on Steam. Now, I'd like to ask you one simple question: do you think that the modifications and improvement that come with the modifiable exe file warrant the purchase of a boxed copy? I might be willing to spend those money if it is really a game-changer. And I apologize in case this topic is a tired one. Thank you

04-16-14, 06:20 AM	#3
BigWalleye Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: On the Eye-lond, mon! Posts: 1,987 Downloads: 465 Uploads: 0	YES! BUY IT! First, TDW's patcher is (pardon the expression) a complete game-changer. Currently at v162, most versions either add some new capability or fix a hard-coded bug. So you can see that the patcher offers a huge number of changes. As they say "Don't leave Kiel without if!" Second, you can get a publisher"s version of the game, either download or DVD, from many places online for just $10. That's the cost of two extra large double mocha caramel lattes from your favorite caffeine dealer. At that price, it's hardly a question.

04-16-14, 07:57 AM	#4
Koranis Helmsman Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 107 Downloads: 84 Uploads: 0	Ok, you convinced me. I found a gold version on Gamersgate and on ubi.shop itself. I would prefer the latter, as I already have an account. Would it be ok?

04-16-14, 09:23 AM	#6
Koranis Helmsman Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 107 Downloads: 84 Uploads: 0	It's done, I bought a DVD version on amazon.co.uk. Thanks for the advice. Now I can't wait!

04-16-14, 09:36 AM	#7
Koranis Helmsman Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 107 Downloads: 84 Uploads: 0	I have a doubt though: is it possible to play without the DVD or does it have to stay in the drive at all time?

04-16-14, 03:13 PM	#9
Hinrich Schwab Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 908 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 0	BigWalleye is right. Getting the game anywhere except Steam should work out. I got my copy from Amazon Digital. Steam's problem is that it is not mod friendly. There are plenty of threads regarding SH 3-5 and the problems of modding with Steam copies. My personal gripe with Steam is that its stability is "epileptic" and is a bit of a memory hog. I know the Sonalysts simulations do not like Steam at all. Save yourself the grief and get it elsewhere.

04-16-14, 03:22 PM	#10
Koranis Helmsman Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 107 Downloads: 84 Uploads: 0	I have +500 games on steam and I have never had any problems. To be honest having a game up-to-date automatically is a big plus for me. I also almost always mod my games and except for Silent Hunter 5 I've never had any problems. Yeah, sometimes it happens that a steam game requires a different procedure to mod but only in case of Silent Hunter 5 steam has shown me the middle finger. I suppose it's because the vanilla SH5 is in the absolutely worst conditions.

04-17-14, 12:51 PM	#12
Koranis Helmsman Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 107 Downloads: 84 Uploads: 0	thanks!