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MarkShot · 06-04-07, 02:15 PM

Jmr,

I have both versions, but prefer the DOS. I think the graphics are bit better (if you can even talk about such a thing for a game from 1994) and you get engine pitch variations with the DOS version.

However, I can attest to the fact that AOD has lots of atomosphere and quality game play. If you get over the loss of graphics, then what else you are missing from SH3/GWX is personal use of the hydrophone, crew management, and manual TDC. On the other hand, you get a real Bdu which will form wolf packs.

The main problem people have running CAOD under XP or Vista is the sound card. Usually, you can get it to run without sound in compatibility mode. To run CAOD with sound, you should install/configure Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 (now a free download) with an older OS like Win 95 or Win98.

PM me if you want further information.

06-04-07, 02:15 PM	#12
MarkShot Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,134 Downloads: 93 Uploads: 0	Jmr, I have both versions, but prefer the DOS. I think the graphics are bit better (if you can even talk about such a thing for a game from 1994) and you get engine pitch variations with the DOS version. However, I can attest to the fact that AOD has lots of atomosphere and quality game play. If you get over the loss of graphics, then what else you are missing from SH3/GWX is personal use of the hydrophone, crew management, and manual TDC. On the other hand, you get a real Bdu which will form wolf packs. The main problem people have running CAOD under XP or Vista is the sound card. Usually, you can get it to run without sound in compatibility mode. To run CAOD with sound, you should install/configure Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 (now a free download) with an older OS like Win 95 or Win98. PM me if you want further information. __________________ War games, not wars! --- Only a small few profit from war (that should not stand)!