Silent Hunter 5, Steam or boxed version?

Hylky · 03-27-13, 07:16 AM

Ive had played the steam version of SH5 with mod's for almost week, and really like it, but now i have change to get my hands for real cheap retail version of SH5, but which is better for modding and etc?

I've had read that the retail version is better than steam version? or does it matter which to choose for nowadays?
Should i just stay in the steam verion? is there any difference?

Thnx!

V13dweller · 03-27-13, 07:24 AM

I have heard heaps of bad rumors (Probably the truth but I don't really pay much attention to the steam version due to the rumors) Like that the best of mods, like... I think TDW's Ui maybe? And most of us know this is arguably one of the best mods (Along with many more) that are must-haves.

But I have heard of heaps of complaint's about the steam version, as in many of the best mods not working with it.

And usually, the Box version is about 30% cheaper.

Hylky · 03-27-13, 07:37 AM

so the box versio is more mod "friedly" than steam version?

i got the TDW's Ui on my steam version and its seems to work just fine... at least i think... so perhaps i just continue playing my steam version and save my 5€?

V13dweller · 03-27-13, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Hylky

so the box versio is more mod "friedly" than steam version?

As I said, I'm not sure, because I don't use the steam version, but I know for sure the box one works much better and is much more Mod Friendly.

mookiemookie · 03-27-13, 08:01 AM

Box, definitely. Steam does not allow you to make changes to the .exe, which makes it impossible for you to to use mods and fixes such as this: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=181433

Hylky · 03-27-13, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

Box, definitely. Steam does not allow you to make changes to the .exe, which makes it impossible for you to to use mods and fixes such as this: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=181433

Ok! Then im getting that boxed SH5! the 5€ is not much tho...

THEBERBSTER · 04-11-13, 02:05 PM

Hi Guys
If you are running the steam version and you want to change to the DVD version is this going to cause a conflict?
Best wishes to all Peter

03-27-13, 07:16 AM	#1
Hylky Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 7 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Silent Hunter 5, Steam or boxed version? Ive had played the steam version of SH5 with mod's for almost week, and really like it, but now i have change to get my hands for real cheap retail version of SH5, but which is better for modding and etc? I've had read that the retail version is better than steam version? or does it matter which to choose for nowadays? Should i just stay in the steam verion? is there any difference? Thnx!

03-27-13, 08:01 AM	#5
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THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dibden Purlieu - Southampton Posts: 9,606 Downloads: 1123 Uploads: 0	Steam V DVD Conflict? Hi Guys If you are running the steam version and you want to change to the DVD version is this going to cause a conflict? Best wishes to all Peter

03-27-13, 07:24 AM	#2
V13dweller Grey Wolf Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 768 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 2	I have heard heaps of bad rumors (Probably the truth but I don't really pay much attention to the steam version due to the rumors) Like that the best of mods, like... I think TDW's Ui maybe? And most of us know this is arguably one of the best mods (Along with many more) that are must-haves. But I have heard of heaps of complaint's about the steam version, as in many of the best mods not working with it. And usually, the Box version is about 30% cheaper.

03-27-13, 07:37 AM	#3
Hylky Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 7 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	so the box versio is more mod "friedly" than steam version? i got the TDW's Ui on my steam version and its seems to work just fine... at least i think... so perhaps i just continue playing my steam version and save my 5€?