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jbruns29
11-12-13, 11:06 AM
Hi,

I haven't played a subsim since Aces of the Deep. I want to get back in and am looking at SH3 or SH5. Both are available on STEAM. Any recommendations for either. SH3 appears more playable without MODS. SH5 seems to need them. Any issues with the STEAM versions of these games?

Thanks!!
:ping:
Mikemike47
11-12-13, 11:54 AM
Hi,

I haven't played a subsim since Aces of the Deep. I want to get back in and am looking at SH3 or SH5. Both are available on STEAM. Any recommendations for either. SH3 appears more playable without MODS. SH5 seems to need them. Any issues with the STEAM versions of these games?

Thanks!!
:ping:

Welcome jbruns29.
DO NOT buy the steam version for SH5. You can not use the mod TDW patcher using steam. Wonderful improvements with mods constantly for SH5.
Aktungbby
11-12-13, 12:33 PM
AND welcome formally jbruns29:Kaleun_Salute:and for the answer within an hour! many thanks Mikemike47:Kaleun_Salute:
Zky
11-14-13, 02:50 PM
Welcome jbruns29.
DO NOT buy the steam version for SH5. You can not use the mod TDW patcher using steam. Wonderful improvements with mods constantly for SH5.

Sry if im borrowing the thread a bit, but what exactly does the TDW patcher do?
I have the steam version and have been playing just fine for the past 3years.
Sailor Steve
11-14-13, 02:59 PM
Welcome Aboard, jbruns29! :sunny:

I'm not sure how much either game costs on Steam, but on disc they are so cheap that buying both is an option. While SH3 runs better without any mods, there are so many great ones available for it that you really miss a lot running it without. This means that you really want mods no matter which you choose, so there isn't as big a difference in that respect as it might seem. Yes, SH5 needs the mods to make it run correctly, but it is well worth the effort.
Mikemike47
11-14-13, 10:57 PM
Sry if im borrowing the thread a bit, but what exactly does the TDW patcher do?
I have the steam version and have been playing just fine for the past 3years.
The game is still broke with steam.
TDW patcher (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=181433)
V13dweller
11-14-13, 11:53 PM
The Patcher is a product of God (TDW) Himself. :D

It is needed for the full SH5 experience.
gap
11-15-13, 05:26 AM
Sry if im borrowing the thread a bit, but what exactly does the TDW patcher do?

The list of features is quite long. Take a look yourself :03:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=1621039#post1621039