SUBSIM: The Web's #1 resource for all submarine & naval simulations since 1997 |
|
View Poll Results: Rate SH5! | |||
Amazing! Best UBoat simulation I have ever played. | 17 | 19.10% | |
Good but not perfect, though I definately like to play it. | 31 | 34.83% | |
Dissapointing in some aspects. Will hope it gets better with mods. | 26 | 29.21% | |
Bad. Shouldn't have bought it/will be collecting dust in my shelf | 15 | 16.85% | |
Voters: 89. You may not vote on this poll |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
03-03-10, 05:56 AM | #151 |
The Old Man
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Mountain Ash, Wales, U.K.
Posts: 1,548
Downloads: 179
Uploads: 3
|
The majority of people will only ever experience Silent Hunter 5 1.01 because of the autopatch. I propose a new poll starting on the 5th of March. All those who voted before based on 1.00 can vote again because technically they shouldn't have had the chance to even play 1.00.
__________________
***THE GENERAL*** |
03-03-10, 06:28 AM | #152 |
Seasoned Skipper
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Istanbul, Turkiye
Posts: 715
Downloads: 115
Uploads: 0
|
I'm trying to stay positive but first impression interface needs to be completely overhauled (it's missing many commands/high realism gadgets), at the moment very clunky.
Also getting constant CTDs, and a blue screen too. Clicked on ObsScope CTD, came to Kiel CTD 3 times, got to port, click on a bystander CTD.. This is all patched up. Looks good but still has that yucky SH4 feel to it, shaky water shaky views. I'm sure it'll get better as I tweak my system and the patches/mods come along. (XP/32bit , Curo2duo 3Ghz, 4GB, 9800GTX, latest drivers)
__________________
Lt.z.S. Barbaros Hayreddin, U-35, 2nd Flot/Kiel, Type VIIB Oct.29.1939, 2nd Patrol Eastern English Waters Running SH5/TWOS |
03-03-10, 06:29 AM | #153 |
Lucky Jack
|
Only have played the 'tutorial' mission (currently returning to Kiel) and I must say, I like it quite a bit. Love the interiors (mouse sensitivity could be toned down a bit, tho) and what they've done with the enviroment, really feels like the cold ETO.
|
03-03-10, 07:09 AM | #154 |
The Old Man
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Mountain Ash, Wales, U.K.
Posts: 1,548
Downloads: 179
Uploads: 3
|
Glad you like it Dowly Any problem with the DRM?
__________________
***THE GENERAL*** |
03-03-10, 07:22 AM | #155 |
Captain
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 522
Downloads: 32
Uploads: 0
|
__________________
"One torpedo ... one ship" my SH5 lighting mod http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkM5k8SXpWo my SH5 audio mod http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIN5RHeL8B8 |
03-03-10, 07:38 AM | #156 |
Sea Lord
Join Date: May 2008
Location: London UK
Posts: 1,788
Downloads: 405
Uploads: 29
|
Still undecided at this point. I really want to like it, but am having to work at it!
As Dowly has pointed out, the environment is seriously impressive. The UI however, is appalling. Maybe I just need to get used to it, but so far, not liking it. Luckily no CTDs or online issues. There seems to be functionality missing from the game that was in previous titles, eg. my WO tells me he has spotted smoke on the horizon, nice touch, but then resolutely refuses to tell me which direction it is. He is happy to tell me how his wife and kids are, however! Haven't had a chance to check the enemy AI yet. This afternoon I'm gonna go up against 3 Brit destroyers hunting me in a single mission and see how they do. Withholding my vote at the moment, until I have given the game a proper chance, will vote in a couple of days. Last edited by sergei; 03-03-10 at 08:57 AM. |
03-03-10, 07:50 AM | #157 |
Lucky Jack
|
|
03-03-10, 07:58 AM | #158 | |
Captain
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 536
Downloads: 99
Uploads: 0
|
Quote:
But environmental graphics are fantastic, especially overcast and inclement weather. |
|
03-03-10, 11:18 AM | #159 |
Mate
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 52
Downloads: 63
Uploads: 0
|
withholding my vote until i can spend a few hours in it.. but first impressions are that the ui is horrid.. and where is my TDC? I'll have to figure out their new targetting system..
1st person thing is a really nice touch.. Hoping the modders have a hey day with this and can't wait to see what's on the table in a year or so |
03-03-10, 11:28 AM | #160 | |
Silent Hunter
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: standing watch...
Posts: 3,792
Downloads: 344
Uploads: 0
|
Quote:
For that reason, no sane developper (or at least one with competent lawyers) will go anywhere near a mod. As anyone who has ever worked on a game will know, the first thing they make you sign is a complete waiver where you waive any rights you may have to any improvements you make to the game.
__________________
|
|
03-03-10, 11:33 AM | #161 |
The Old Man
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,441
Downloads: 234
Uploads: 0
|
Good bell curve with the survey.
First impressions last night were; it was like dancing with a pair of really nice and expensive shoes that were too big for my feet. Other than that it is an excellent and fresh departure from what the grognards had set as a bar for a hardcore sub simulator. I can see where Dan and the devs were going with this, at least I can guess at it pretty well. Overall I like it, but it may not be my cup of tea at this point in time. Will definately get started on the campaign. I patrolled the St. Lawrence last night and was astonished that on an old 5 year old PC, this thing ran pretty smoothly, in driving rain, plenty of wave action. The boat was pitching and rolling all over the place. Of course in the coming months more of the inner workings will come to light. I liked the familiar structure from SH4. I am adding the fine German/ DBR/BBC Radio mod for tonights foray. Its a good thing!
__________________
Wilcke For the best in Fleet Boats go to: Submarine Sim Central. http://forum.kickinbak.com/index.php Check out: A Brief Introduction to the Pacific Submarine War by Ducimus http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=128185 Operation Monsun plus OMEGU, the #1 ATO Solution for SH4! Signature Art by Gunfighter |
03-03-10, 12:25 PM | #162 |
Torpedoman
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 111
Downloads: 14
Uploads: 0
|
My Little First Impressions Review, short and sweet. I am on 100% realism.
Everyone else Gripe. Interface/UI is not intuitive and down right frustrating. Thing's are missing. I don't necessarily demand it the way it use to be but when I cant figure out how to turn without looking it up, there is something wrong. Shootin Stuff: I could hit the Polish Ships(hurt a little bit being Polish), torpedo went where I wanted them to go(which didn't always happen in SH4 for me so I am happy about that). I am just worried about when I am up against ships that move. I get this feeling I will be leading with my periscope and not the TDC. I LOVE THE DECK CANNON. I love it, love it love it. Only problem is I don't know how to releave them, the crew sat on deck, even after I came into port. Poor guys hadn't moved in 2 days. Overall things like Campaign, subdocks, walking around inside the ship. I just love it so far. So far has really made me feel like a captain. I was frustrated and mad trying to figure stuff out, but the trip back to Kiel, walking around up top, actually having to pay attention to not get rammed by other vessels in the harbor. I followed a KM DD into port, we were side by side. I don't know everything just felt right. Pretty much what everyone has said but it makes more sense when you actually play it you see what they mean. They managed to mess up the main parts of the game but got all the little things right. Other than the big problems it really has the feel of an A title and not some little side burner project thrown together for a niche market. |
03-03-10, 01:01 PM | #163 |
Grey Wolf
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: LI NY
Posts: 964
Downloads: 13
Uploads: 0
|
Im still waiting to buy not sure if my PC can run the thing anyways....
I can only say SH3 GWX is working as intended!!! AND NO ..I DIDNT VOTE!
__________________
"Only if I can save first..." |
03-03-10, 01:40 PM | #164 |
Stowaway
Posts: n/a
Downloads:
Uploads:
|
I cant play this game without it locking up every 5 minutes... Between those it runs great...
|
03-03-10, 01:52 PM | #165 | |
Watch Officer
Join Date: May 2007
Location: as far away as possible
Posts: 1,625
Downloads: 147
Uploads: 0
|
Quote:
i have read somewhere that if your machine can run sh4 you will be able to run sh5 but a lower level of detail - which, if i choose to buy sh5 will be good for me. i have voted but can't remember how !!! and like you Hanomag, sh3 +gwx is working well and wonderful for me. and to think i got myself into such a steam about sh5 - whether to buy or not and the whole drm thing. i have not bought it and at the moment i am glad i have not. i reckon it will take 6-12 months for it all to settle down, then i will visit e-bay and scoup up someones unwanted copy at a reasonable price. just had a look at amazon and it has gone down from 34.99 to 26.99 - is this an omen? what ever happens to sh5 i whish it well - coz it's all we got for the next installement. Bon Voyage... ...i'm off to the east coast of england - just heard about a convoy
__________________
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] ' We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different.' Kurt Vonnegut |
|
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|