Well, crap. Downloaded the patch, and when I go to install it I am told that no version of Silent Hunter 4 is installed. Neal, you have the review copy - did you get this message, and, if so, do you know the workaround?

I'm going to reinstall, and let it install to the default directory and see if that makes a difference.

Crap.

Just installed with no problems...:-?

It may be because the review version they shipped to CGW was one of those "expires by xx/xx" versions. Which is pretty insulting, actually - its as if they are afraid CGW is going to pirate it. Very, very few companies will ship review versions that aren't exactly what's in the box.

Asking Ubi to overnight a retail version so we can review the patched version... sigh.

Sort of off-topic, but now that the patch is out...does anyone know if I can use the patch on my direct2drive version...or must I wait for d2d to create a patch?

My experience lately seems that most official patches work with d2d versions now...and seeing as ubi has its own digital version, maybe the patch will work. I am going to try it, and see what happens. If it does't work, I'll reinstall!

I'll let you know here the results. In case some of you guys have the d2d version as well (didn't wanna go to wal-mart at 1 am, and went to bed and woke up to a tax free sh4 ready to install!):p

EDIT: Update...the patch works fine for my d2d version! Godspeed and good sailing!

I like that sig Regio Sommergibile ... there is a thead about bugs in the patch

Don't forget to defrag before and afterr install of any large game :yep:

I am reviewer for mag in the country the game was made, and yes, I have the same review version. The install of the review version doesn't add any data in registry, and that is why the patcher can't apply. Also, if you manage to put the patch (if I give you a registry file), it won't recognise the securom version on the review copy you have. In conclusion, the review version for the magazines around the world is pretty much unplayable, unless you ask the developers to give you a copy/paste version of the patch.

Good luck with that...

Sounds like UBI is REALLY going out of their way to ensure a decent review, huh? :shifty:


I do feel for ya tho'.

I don't see anything wrong with this. The complexity of making and testing a complex simulation such as this one in such a great way beside, I would GLADLY go out and buy a product in this state knowing that these little (and compared to the whole product, they are rather little) bugs will be ironed out in due time rather then have the product running out of funds because of prolonged testing and risk the chance that the producer just gives up on it.

You see, even if they invested money in the development of some game, they often find it financially more viable to shelve it rather than spend that much or more on detailed testing, mass-copying of the game, box, etc., marketing and product support for some time. They just cut their losses and hopefully cover them with some other project (wasn't the word that perhaps 10% of the games actually get finished?).

So, complaining about minor bugs in such a great simulation in this very limited market is rather self-harmful. I want to see Silent Hunter V. I'd sign for it immediately if it would come in this condition and there would be a long fat smile on my face.

Would someone who's got a patched copy please post a screenshot of the new BOW/Stern wake in action? Thanks.

That's sort of naive... How can you be sure that they will iron out the bugs? They can easily say 'who cares, we have got our money'. Now don't even think about starting like 'the players would never forget this.' They will. They have done so before and they will do it again.

I agree, they do that - but think for a moment about the reasons why. The answer? Because there are enough -excuse me- idiots out there who simply turn of their brains and buy the junk if it has been hyped long enough.

So you're saying that we should simply ignore those 'minor' bugs (like CTDs...) just because UBI fills a niche? We should take the product in even the worst states just because their is no other product? Hilarious.
WE are the customers, it's OUR money that they want. They don't make presents, they want to sell a product. But for the money we spend we can expect a product as good as possible - and sadly more and more games lack the necessary beta testing. And this is NOT the producers' / publishers' fault.

I actually want to see Silent Hunter V as well, just like you. But unlike you I would like the release version to be free of horrible bugs that a serious beta testing would have found and eliminated, and unlike you I'm not willing to spend my hard earned money on faulty products.

But unfortunately I'll wait forever for a (mostly) bugfree SH V. UBI will not even TRY to make release versions bugfree. Why should they? There will be enough people who will buy it anyway.

Still downloading.....grrrrrrrrr
Bug???????????
No dear ...are not bugs...it's a method
UpgradeLauncer....e new entry in this version.....

Does anyone know of any mirrors (apart from AOTD's) to the German language pack. It just won't download from the current links.

TIA. :)

You and me both Jeff. Double sigh.

AM

Silent Hunter 4 Wolves of the Pacific v1.1 Patch is out
 

Did you even CHECK the forum before you posted that? Theres like 1000 patch threads :)