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Marmite eating monster
07-15-10, 04:34 PM
I want to run SH3 on Win 7, so I want to buy a later edition dvd thats patched to 1.4b and starforce free.But because I live in the UK I cannot purchase the gold edition.So out of these ones which one should I purchase ?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dvideogames&field-keywords=silent+hunter+3&x=0&y=0&ih=14_0_0_0_0_0_1_0_0_1.87_271&fsc=-1
I thought the revival one is the most likely to be starforce free ? Would this one be able to be modded with GWX3 ?
Please Help ASAP.
This one should be Starforce free
Silent Hunter III (PC DVD) (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silent-Hunter-III-PC-DVD/dp/B0035ER6F0/ref=sr_1_2/280-0226527-0919915?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1279267032&sr=1-2) (2010) - Windows 2000 / Vista / XP
I doubt the other 2 are Starforce free.
JScones
07-16-10, 04:36 AM
Go the earlier and (currently) cheaper Focus version... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silent-Hunter-III-PC-DVD/dp/B000FUCGDY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1279272682&sr=1-1 . It's definitely SF free and already patched (I bought a copy for installing on my Win7 64-bit rig, and yes, works with GWX3 ;)).
I think the Revival is a new Focus rebadging release.
Melonfish
07-16-10, 04:58 AM
Doesn't need to be starforce free.
as per the instructions in the sticky thread at the top of this forum simply install SH3, install the 1.4b patch then install the 1.4 no exe patch off the net.
i did this and i've had no issues with starforce showing its face, in fact its not even installed and i've got the standard UK retail version.
another tip is to install SH3 into a folder that is not within program files as windows 7 places restrictions on the program files folders and makes life difficult for future modding (hence all the "run as administrator" stuff)
flakmonkey
07-16-10, 05:01 AM
Go the earlier and (currently) cheaper Focus version... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silent-Hunter-III-PC-DVD/dp/B000FUCGDY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1279272682&sr=1-1 . It's definitely SF free and already patched (I bought a copy for installing on my Win7 64-bit rig, and yes, works with GWX3 ;)).
I think the Revival is a new Focus rebadging release.
Hmm not sure about that, ive got the focus version (barcode: 5031366016324) its v1.0 and incudes starforce, the box looks exactly the same, maybe there are 2 focus versions out there??
JScones
07-16-10, 05:23 AM
It's covered in the archives - something about disc label colour I think. I bought mine from the same link that I posted above sometime in the last year. 100% SF free and patched. The disc label is black and white (like the image on amazon.co.uk).
JScones
07-16-10, 05:26 AM
Here's the thread... http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=170006
Doesn't need to be starforce free.
as per the instructions in the sticky thread at the top of this forum simply install SH3, install the 1.4b patch then install the 1.4 no exe patch off the net.
i did this and i've had no issues with starforce showing its face, in fact its not even installed and i've got the standard UK retail version.
another tip is to install SH3 into a folder that is not within program files as windows 7 places restrictions on the program files folders and makes life difficult for future modding (hence all the "run as administrator" stuff)
Just to point out: the official non-starforce version is more stable than the inofficial version you can find in the web. There is at least one CTD that does not happen in the offical version, but in the inoffical one (thanks, Privateer, for the information). Privateer once mentioned that some save game bugs might also be related to the inoffical version and from my personal experience I can confirm this. So, I think it's worth getting an official starforce-free version. The inoffical version should be removed and vanish. It's a shame that Ubi does not release a patch with these files for people owing the old starforce version and using the inofficial starforce-free version :nope:
Cheers, LGN1
Jimbuna
07-16-10, 03:16 PM
I want to run SH3 on Win 7, so I want to buy a later edition dvd thats patched to 1.4b and starforce free.But because I live in the UK I cannot purchase the gold edition.So out of these ones which one should I purchase ?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dvideogames&field-keywords=silent+hunter+3&x=0&y=0&ih=14_0_0_0_0_0_1_0_0_1.87_271&fsc=-1
I thought the revival one is the most likely to be starforce free ? Would this one be able to be modded with GWX3 ?
Please Help ASAP.
If your resident in the UK, this is the one you should consider purchasing:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silent-Hunter-III-PC-DVD/dp/B000FUCGDY
You should experience absolutely no problems with GWX3.0 either.
Marmite eating monster
07-17-10, 05:02 AM
Revival is a rebrand of focus is it not ? Like EA classics, or Playstation Platinum ? I bought that one, is it official ?
Yes, UBISoft licensed several companies to sell SH3 after they were through with it.
Jimbuna
07-17-10, 07:51 AM
Revival is a rebrand of focus is it not ? Like EA classics, or Playstation Platinum ? I bought that one, is it official ?
Yes, as HW3 states....it is the real deal.
Marmite eating monster
07-17-10, 11:43 AM
Thankgod, I thought I had bought one that would have more ctds.
Jimbuna
07-17-10, 01:06 PM
Thankgod, I thought I had bought one that would have more ctds.
You should be good to go....fingers crossed http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/crazy.gif
SeaWolf U-57
07-17-10, 01:27 PM
These gems I found when I went to buy Silent huter 5 from my local
PCWorld store.
My eye caught a game in the barging bucket side of the shelves.
It was Silent Hunter 3 now released by "Revival" software and right next to it
was SH4 in the original package.
I also spotted Trainz Simulator 2009 so down went SH5. http://www.silenthuntermods.com/forum/Smileys/extended/clap1.gif
Ok lets sum this up.
SH3 = £4.99 (Free copy)
SH4 = £4.99
Trainz = £9.99
Not bad and that's what went with me to the checkout.
So I have a backup copy of SH3 just encase my original disk fails
A copy of SH4 to checkout if it has improved.
And Trainz 2009 which is a good game I must admit.
And to top it off when I got to the Checkout it was buy two get one free.
and yes starforce free :up:
Feridun
08-02-10, 01:26 PM
If I am late to answer, excuse me.
I ordered two weeks ago new copies from amazon (United Kingdom) from this link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silent-Hunter-III-PC-DVD/dp/B000FUCGDY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1280772589&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silent-Hunter-III-PC-DVD/dp/B000FUCGDY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1280772589&sr=8-1)
(Sold by SC-WHOLESALE)
I bought two DVD`s of SH3 because I saw the FOCUS Multimedia Logo on it (the one with the blue colored cover)
A few days later my DVD`s arrived. I opened the package the cover was red and was from REVIVAL :doh:
Quick format C: everything fresh and installed SH3 from the new REVIVAL DVD.
Patch version 1.4b was included and installed automatically. I can run SH3 without the DVD and it`s Starforce free. :yeah:
Jawohl, das wars :ping:
Jimbuna
08-02-10, 01:52 PM
Just like in #9 :DL
Feridun
08-02-10, 02:15 PM
Just like in #9 :DL
Exactly the same.... #9 :oops:
Sorry, next time I will read step by step the postings :up:
I bought mine SH3 via Amazon over one year ago and it was starforce free too.
Jimbuna
08-02-10, 02:54 PM
Exactly the same.... #9 :oops:
Sorry, next time I will read step by step the postings :up:
No need to apologise, I was simply pointing out the links were the same :up:
Feridun
08-02-10, 04:26 PM
Dear Jimbuna,
my first Silent Hunter III cd was from Germany with "X1 Software" label on it. The second one with "GN" logo :) I think it was Hungarian version or something like that.
But now I am really happy with "Revival" :up:
I know, it sounds crazy but if I like something; I am always buying a few of them = Reserve :D Like my fishing equipment, some of them are double pack.
Feridun
08-02-10, 04:28 PM
I bought mine SH3 via Amazon over one year ago and it was starforce free too.
Is yours the FOCUS version?
Is yours the FOCUS version?
No it's the original from Ubisoft, no other names on the DVD. I bought it from Amazon in Germany because I wanted the German version ... I did not knew that it is a multiple language version.
It's in a Jewel case (no booklet) with a small paper inside (in German) "Ihr Ubisoft Team" and a service telephone number in Germany.
Furthermore, a telephone number if someone wants to know "Tips und Tricks" ... I am pleased that it is the 1.4 version and Starforce free.
I even could make a back-up (copy) from the original! :yep:
JScones
08-03-10, 02:15 AM
Just like in #9 :DL
Which, ironically, was the same as the link in #3. ;)
Jimbuna
08-03-10, 05:51 AM
Which, ironically, was the same as the link in #3. ;)
SNAP! :DL
http://www.childtoysstore.com/images/Animal-Snap-Cards.jpg
reaper7
10-04-10, 12:34 PM
Hmm not sure about that, ive got the focus version (barcode: 5031366016324) its v1.0 and incudes starforce, the box looks exactly the same, maybe there are 2 focus versions out there??
Just got 2 2nd hand copies of Silent Hunter 3 from Amazon for £0.02p :D not inc postage costs.
But they were the same Barcode (5031366016324), and were V1.4 and starforce free - Disc was Black and White. :yeah:
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