I voted no.
I played stock SH3 untill just after the last patch was released.
Then I returned for IUB.
And returned again, still playing on IUB, but waiting for GWX...and still playing.:D

Exactly the same as STEED :yep: ...the only difference being I was fortunate enough to be a GWX bete tester and as such I am already playing GWX :up:

I played SH2 and like you, really enjoy(ed) Panzer Elite. Purchased SH3 and discovered my Computer wasn't up to the specs of the game so bought a Computer so I could run it and no problem. The downside is not being able to play Panzer Elite, Tank goes at 100 mph ! Haven't played anything else.
Correction, now play Virtual Pool [thanks to Gizzmoe's advice] as Expert Pool won't play either.
Definitely miss Panzer Elite and Expert Pool.

Interesting question, but I'm glad there are mods as they have proven to draw new players to the game and keep the regular players coming back for more.

I'm not sure if I would have carried on playing, the mods have most certainly extended the life span of the game. Mind you I got onto the mods band wagon quite late on (after 6 months or so of playing stock) and there was only the IUB ad IUB mods at the time - at least it goes to prove that the stock game kept me interested.

I honestly think I will still play this game in a years time along with SHIV, It will be great to have the best of both worlds playing with the USN and the Kriegsmarine.

SH3 was on the shelf then i found Subsim and then i was away with work with work for best part of a year Then when i came back i got hit in the face with GW1.1a. Now i play GWX and am happy as a pig in poo:up: :arrgh!: :arrgh!:

Yes, I would.

I probably would. I like subsims, and it's worlds better than SHII was. That said, of course most mods make a huge difference, so I'm not complaining.

I would be still playing stock, but probably only 1-2 times a month while looking for something else. Mods make this game a whole different experience!

My problem now is that I can't stop playing thanks to GWX and supporting MODs.

I've never tried any of the mods. The regular simulation balances realism and fun for me. I'm a hard-core realism fan when it comes to flight sims (Falcon 4 SP), but when it comes to sub-sims, I don't mind a little unrealistic play.

I don't have that problem and my machine is only 1 year old. :hmm: Still, have you tried:

a) running Panzer Elite in compatibility mode for Win 98?
b) d/l and trying one of the numerous "slowdown" pieces of software that mimic older systems so games like PE, and my other favourite "Lords of the Realm 2" can run as they originally did?

Checkout http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...durham_og.mspx for more info in regards to both of these points and more!

You should try some mods.
They don't just improve realism. :up:

I would definitely not be playing SH3 anymore, if there wasn't for all these wonderful mods. In fact, prior to discoveryng Subsim community, I had allready stopped playing SH3 for about half a year, it was boring. Since then, I have tried most of the mods. I was very happy to see that so many people shared my passion, at least abroad...if not in my country :(. For me, and I am sure that many of you feel the same, the classic submarine era has become almost an obsession. Whether german, american, russian or ..you name it, the silhouette of a sub makes my heart beat faster.

All the best for everyone, may the waves be with you. :rock::rock::rock:

Hi JScones and thanks for the stuff :up: ; will give it a go. :yep: Cheers.

Nope, yet I was getting the urge to have a go with one of the supermods.

I sign on here after a long, long break...and find that this hot new mod (GWX) is about to come out. I get my install all cleaned up and waited for it to arrive.

It did, and I'm playing daily.:up:

Mods certainly spice up the game, although, I have installed and uninstalled many games to make room for newer games, but SH is one of those games that never get removed as eventually I will start itching to play again. Since the multi versions, I now have GWX, NYGM, and WAC choices to pick from. I also take the best eye candy portions from each one and enhance the others to my taste. I don't mess with the config files as I know this could lead to mod not playing correctly.