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brett25
02-13-11, 12:58 PM
Hi, I was thinking of purchasing the game via download and was wondering if this is this the same thing as Steam? By playing the download version will I have problems with mods? Is it better to get a hard copy instead. Thanks:salute:
stoianm
02-13-11, 01:04 PM
Hi, I was thinking of purchasing the game via download and was wondering if this is this the same thing as Steam? By playing the download version will I have problems with mods? Is it better to get a hard copy instead. Thanks:salute:
I have puchased the game via download and no problems so far with nothing - i think it is not diference how you buy the game - between a cd and a down version it must to be not a diference:up:
Takeda Shingen
02-13-11, 01:13 PM
I think that, like Steam, the only difference is the folder to which you'll install your mods.
brett25
02-14-11, 12:44 PM
ok, thanks alot. I'm ready to give SH5 a try, thanks to all the excellent hard work this mod community has put into it, its really coming along.

So are all downloaded vesrsions Steam? I don't want steam, just the full retail version as a download. So Im thinling of downloading it at amazon, was wondering if anyone else has some experience with that:salute:
GT182
02-14-11, 04:43 PM
If you can find it buys the disc of SH5. I've heard of problems getting it from Steam.

They only way I buy any computer game is by buying the disc.
Gereke
02-14-11, 06:44 PM
I downloaded my copy of SH5 (as well as SH4) from Amazon. Haven't had a single issue with either program, all mods work just fine and it's as if I installed from the disc.

The only thing you have to do is install the Amazon downloader. It downloads, and then prompts you for install when the D/L is finished. After that you can shut it down and never look at it again if you don't want to.
GT182
02-15-11, 01:02 PM
Downloads are only a convience and can be a problem if you can't find a hard copy. A hard copy is nost always the safest way to buy.

I have bought a disc that has had nothing on it.... blank. Wasn't a game but an addon for a game. I did get one to replace it tho. Kept the blank one as it was autographed by the makers of the addon. It makes a nice coaster for my beer now. :DL LOL
Jester_UK
02-15-11, 01:36 PM
If you can find it buys the disc of SH5. I've heard of problems getting it from Steam.

They only way I buy any computer game is by buying the disc.


I got my copy from Steam last week. No problems what-so-ever. Mods work fine as well.
cptroyce
02-15-11, 02:15 PM
I d/l mine as well, and have had absolutely no problems. Mods work fine.

BTW..your mod page has some terrific scenery mods..are they all SH3?
StarTrekMike
02-16-11, 02:42 PM
Bought mine from Direct2drive, no problems at all with gameplay or any mod additions.

I have all but given up on hard copies and even removed my DVD drive as I was not using it enough and needed the connection for a hard drive.

direct2drive has always been my source for Silent Hunter games.

Mike
Loganrocks7
02-20-11, 03:23 PM
I recommend Steam, However here is da link. da link
(http://www.amazon.com/Silent-Hunter-Battle-Atlantic-Download/dp/B0030GG2I0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1298233333&sr=8-2) also if you hurry up and get it, it's only 9$!!!!