where to buy DVD version of game?

[maillemaker]

I bought the game through Steam, but I understand the Generic Patcher does not work with it.

Is this the DVD version?

http://www.amazon.com/Silent-Hunter-Battle-Atlantic-Pc/dp/B002PAIPQO

Steve

[troopie]

Yep, it shows the packaging cover that says 'PC DVD' at the top. The 'only 20 left in stock' is also a givaway.

[maillemaker]

I was going for the PC download. Will that work,too?

Steve

[volodya61]

I was going for the PC download. Will that work,too?

Steve

Yes.. just make sure it's not the 'steam' downloadable version..

[Valkyrii]

The only dvd/pc packages I've seen here are Steam activated, and you need to log in to Ubisoft every time you wish to play...
I live in an area where loss of internet connection is pretty frequent, I need to be able to play without an internet connection but this doesnt seem to be possible on Silent Hunter 5 which is a shame, I would have liked to check it out. :hmmm:

[troopie]

Welcome to my world Valkyrii! I have the same issues, I'm sure software companies think we all live in major cities with constant internet service and you-beaut wi-fi when ever you want it :/\\!!.

Ubi eased the DRM requirements of SH5 some time ago so you need only have a connection when you launch the game but once running you no longer (apparently) need a constant connection (all though I just can't make that work).

It sounds odd that a SH5 DVD should require Steam activation as Ubi choose to introduce their own DRM system called Uplay. On my end to activate the disk you had to create a Uplay account and jump through all the hoops, but Steam was never involved. :hmmm: What country are you in?

[Valkyrii]

Hi troopie, it was a comment I read on Amazon UK, I thought it a bit odd too that you needed to activate on Steam when Ubisoft run the drm thing themselves...
I know that you can run games ' offline' on Steam, but you still need to log into your account to switch to offline, which may not be possible, I assume that Ubisoft do something similar.
As long as that is the case I wont be buying SH5.
I've read dozens of similar complaints from buyers and potential buyers, I think if this is the future for Ubisoft games they may have shot themselves in the foot! :hmmm:

valkyrii :salute: