Well in any case starforce is a malware (rootkit) and can break your hardware.
I didn't support SH III because of starforce and will continue boycotting software developers/publishers who use it.
So yes starforce is a big :down: for SH III.

Not to worry Soundken it’s alright to have a debate about why you like a game. No one here is arguing there views to strongly I feel. For my part I have both Dangerous Waters and Silent Hunter III, truth be told I play Dangerous Waters more. For an in-depth simulation it has a very good pick up and play quality. Click the shortcut on my desk top and the action starts right away with the random mission generator, which is good for training you up, or even better the myriad on custom missions produced by the excellent community. Why, just before Christmas Bill Nichols released a new campaign, Red Storm Rising. Not had time yet to play it as it’s been Christmas and I want a good free day to spend some quality time with my game, ;) Also lets not forget the power of the multiplayer. I’ve not even tried that yet…Well only on lan with my Brother. Getting my skills up so I’m not a weak link in a fine crew. I’ve got to practise my TMA ‘cos, well lets just say I suck. I’m getting better though and I’ve been playing for a while now.

I have to admit at this point my pc is a bit of a dog. Even so I still enjoy a game of Silent Hunter III. At the moment I’m doing the stock campaign with no mods as yet so I can experience the game as the makers intended it. I go out in my boat, the U-51, about once a week, some times more if I can find the time. I run it on 100% realism and refrain from popping up my observation scope when being depth charged. It dose make for a very good game. I’ve yet to see a Battleship or a Carrier. Hell, not even run in to a cruiser. Well perhaps I’ll have more luck this time as I’m near Gibraltar.

I guess you could break it down like this. Gameplay comes down to personal preference. I would guess that if you were to line up all the people at subsim then SHIII would win a vote as there are a lot more people who have SHIII. However, a lot of people have both. It would be nice to see what the results would be if the voting was limited to just people who had both. In the interest of diplomacy let’s call this a tie for now, though my personal preference is known ;) Multiplayer would go do DW hands down given all the possible permutations afforded by the available platforms. This adds a lot to the replayability of a game.

Still, we’re quite lucky to get two simulations out in the same year. Much better than none.

Oh Heck... my two cents....
 

I've always enjoyed SSI Silent Hunter (and now Ubi) for their WWII Sub sims. I've also enjoyed Jane's 688i, (then EA and now Sonanalysts) for their modern sub sims.

I enjoy both for different reasons.

Now as far as the difference between Silent Hunter III and DW I'd say the following:

1.) Single Player Sim Award = Silent Hunter III... just a dang immersive good time.

2.) Multi-Player Sim Award = DW hands down. I mean... Multi-Station on ONE platform. Awesome! I remember reading in the Prima Guide to 688i (I still have mine) that Sonanalysts had wished they could have implanted it back in 688i! I was dissappointed when it didn't happen for Sub Command. Now I'm SO HAPPY that we have it with DW.. and not just with THREE subs... try it with a FFG, a Helo, and an Airplane! That rocks!

Yes... I wish the graphics where better.. but hey.. visual was more important for WWII than modern Subs.

I really think sometimes that SH III and DW are like comparing apples and oranges. I like both, but for different reasons and they are hard to compare in some areas.

:) Okay... a big two cents worth :doh: