^I remember reading about it somewhere but I don't remember the details.
As for the SH4 1.4 patch it can be downloaded from the link below, you have to uninstall the game first, then re-install the game and finally apply the patch. Apparently if you don't do the above the patch wont work, I'd make sure that SH4 has been deleted from the documents folder just to be doubly sure that its gone.
https://www.fileplanet.com/archive/p...fic-v1-4-Patch
The following text is from the SH4 1.4 game patches link on the Subsim Download page, I tested the link but it didn't work, that's why I posted the fileplanet link to save anyone from wasting their time with it.
1. Uninstall SH4, then reinstall SH4. Do not play the game until applying the v1.4 patch.
2. Run v1.4 patch installation file.
3. Follow the instructions.
v1.4 Changes:
Rendering distance increased to 20km, with appropriate improvement for visual sensors capabilities
Dynamic loading of game units has been implemented, considerably improving loading times
Improvements to Water rendering
Improvements for enemy ships detection of steam torpedoes
Damage taken by hulls submarine is shown in the damage interface
Entries in Captain�s Log are now limited for better performance
Screenshot names now contain the date they were taken on
End patrol ports are now displayed on the map
Objectives on the navigation now change color when completed
Fixes:
Destroyer/Submarine collisions always leading to the destroyer being sunk
Fix the periscope animation problem
Save & Load issues with the submarine crew
Magnetic/Contact Detonator switch now working properly
Improper display of the TBT interface for widescreen resolutions
Loss of torpedo aiming track when crossing the International Date Line
Deck gun Metric/Imperial system issues
Repeating objectives bug
Correct date when loading a save from career