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Cpt_Turnbull
07-11-13, 09:24 PM
Summer sale, I grabbed a copy. Now looking for mods!
Fifi
07-11-13, 10:27 PM
STOP!!! NOT STEAM...

You'll never be able to patch the game with TDW Generic Patcher!!! :down:
naights
07-11-13, 10:28 PM
Advice.

SH5.exe patches to fix bugs and add functionality

For Steam versions of the SH5.exe:
Unable to provide solution to Steam users. The steam sh5.exe uses a form of self-modifying code copy protection that 'unpacks' the code when the executable is run. This form isn't impossible to read and decipher it just takes longer and quite frankly the reward to time relationship isn't worth it for me (not to mention that I can't run the .exe since I don't own the steam version of the game - I own the boxed version of the game). Sorry all. This is one reason why I never buy Steam based games unless I have to.

:-?
gap
07-12-13, 01:11 AM
STAY AWAY FROM STEAM!!!

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcROBjXFSPLejGr-bPc40WzodL1smFbX_HYZNnXNzLDwYFofnWeYvw

(as far as SH5 is involved)
Red9Iron
07-14-13, 03:24 AM
I got my version from game stop downloads. The end result, I ended up just using the product code then downloaded and installed it through Uplay.

I am not familiar with Steam, but I wonder if that would be possible for you?
fitzgibd
07-14-13, 02:23 PM
Does anyone know if you would have the same problems with mods etc. if you download from Amazon? I am just afraid I will buy the game on Amazon and then be told to register with Steam...
gap
07-14-13, 03:12 PM
Does anyone know if you would have the same problems with mods etc. if you download from Amazon? I am just afraid I will buy the game on Amazon and then be told to register with Steam...

AFAIK Amazon downloads are safe. Welcome aboard :salute:
fitzgibd
07-14-13, 04:19 PM
AFAIK Amazon downloads are safe. Welcome aboard :salute:

Excellent thanks!
BigWalleye
07-14-13, 08:18 PM
When you buy from Amazon, you basically download a self-installing copy of the game. You don't get to keep a copy of the install package. That stays with Amazon, although you can re-download as needed. But it is a straight commercial copy of the game, with Ubi's standard DRM, not the Steam version. And, if you use the Amazon link on this page, SubSim gets a (small) kickback. It's all good!
danmitchell05
08-06-13, 05:55 PM
Whew.. glad I did a search. I almost purchased this on Steam. Heading to Amazon.

:up:
Fifi
08-06-13, 10:25 PM
This should be sticky! ...moderators should make a big sticky with as title : read before buying SH5 on steam :yep:
Falconfryer
08-07-13, 08:50 AM
I have heard so many times how buggy SHV is so I never bought it...just stayed with SH4 but saw it on amazon download for $5.95. I have not had any problems except for the depth under keel bug which has an easy workaround. I am very happy with this game. I also just installed my first MOD IRAI by the dark wraith, makes the enemy much smarter.
Gerald
08-07-13, 10:41 AM
I have heard so many times how buggy SHV is so I never bought it...just stayed with SH4 but saw it on amazon download for $5.95. I have not had any problems except for the depth under keel bug which has an easy workaround. I am very happy with this game. I also just installed my first MOD IRAI by the dark wraith, makes the enemy much smarter. Welcome to SubSim Falconfryer! Glad you chose Amazon, it means that you helped SubSim, without any cost to you :sunny:
Sailor Steve
08-07-13, 11:13 AM
Glad you chose Amazon, it means that you helped SubSim, without any cost to you :sunny:
Only if he used the Subsim Amazon link to get there, which I doubt since he just joined.
Gerald
08-07-13, 11:16 AM
Only if he used the Subsim Amazon link to get there, which I doubt since he just joined. Aye, we can hope he did.
Aktungbby
08-07-13, 11:19 AM
Only if he used the Subsim Amazon link to get there, which I doubt since he just joined.
Nice models album! which is best mod for improved enemy performance in your esteemed opinion?