Steam-Version - any advantages, disadvantages?

Skybird · 03-21-17, 06:29 PM

I have played this gem excessively back in the days, but that is almost ten years ago. I feel like maybe wanting to come back to it. I have an old starforced DVD, I am aware of the many mods and supermods and all that. My question is: does the Steam version for 5 Euros have any advantages or disadvantages I might want to take into account (that it has no Starforce I know). Is it normally moddable, like an installation from DVD?

Gargamel · 03-21-17, 07:05 PM

If you install a super mod, in my experience GWX, you have to point it to the correct file location. And you have to point JSGME to the right folder also.

Other than that, I don't believe I have encountered issues with Steam. Of course, SH3 CTD's so much on it's own, there might be an issue, but I'll never notice.

YellowFin · 03-22-17, 04:55 AM

I'm playing the SH3 Steam version modded with LSH3 and GWX since February. I had no issues modding. I had a handful of noncritical CTDs.

THEBERBSTER · 03-22-17, 05:23 AM

Hi Skybird
Steam is not compatible with the essential TDW Generic File Patcher application necessary for SH5.
No problem with SH3 or SH4
Peter

Skybird · 03-22-17, 05:42 PM

Tanks for everybody.

I mean thanks to everybody.

I assume the version to download on Steam also is already 1.4b.

THEBERBSTER · 03-22-17, 06:35 PM

Hi Skybird
You need to check that out.
Some SH games version downloads do not give you the latest updated version.
Peter

Gargamel · 03-23-17, 12:17 AM

Yes, it should be 1.4b. I bought mine from steam before I joined here, and I don't think it's ever updated. *Glares at Ubi*

fumo30 · 03-24-17, 01:55 PM

Do I have to start the Steam-version game via Steam server?

Gargamel · 03-25-17, 12:49 AM

No, It works fine with SH3C

fumo30 · 03-25-17, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gargamel

No, It works fine with SH3C

Ok, thanks.

Gargamel · 03-25-17, 05:04 AM

I think the Steam server kicks on in the background, but I don't think I've ever noticed it. It's just like launching the .exe directly from the steamapps folder.

03-21-17, 06:29 PM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,611 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Steam-Version - any advantages, disadvantages? I have played this gem excessively back in the days, but that is almost ten years ago. I feel like maybe wanting to come back to it. I have an old starforced DVD, I am aware of the many mods and supermods and all that. My question is: does the Steam version for 5 Euros have any advantages or disadvantages I might want to take into account (that it has no Starforce I know). Is it normally moddable, like an installation from DVD? __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

03-21-17, 07:05 PM	#2
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	If you install a super mod, in my experience GWX, you have to point it to the correct file location. And you have to point JSGME to the right folder also. Other than that, I don't believe I have encountered issues with Steam. Of course, SH3 CTD's so much on it's own, there might be an issue, but I'll never notice. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

03-22-17, 05:23 AM	#4
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	Hi Skybird Steam is not compatible with the essential TDW Generic File Patcher application necessary for SH5. No problem with SH3 or SH4 Peter __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

03-22-17, 05:42 PM	#5
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,611 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Tanks for everybody. I mean thanks to everybody. I assume the version to download on Steam also is already 1.4b. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

03-22-17, 06:35 PM	#6
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	Hi Skybird You need to check that out. Some SH games version downloads do not give you the latest updated version. Peter __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

03-22-17, 04:55 AM	#3
YellowFin Engineer Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 208 Downloads: 56 Uploads: 0	I'm playing the SH3 Steam version modded with LSH3 and GWX since February. I had no issues modding. I had a handful of noncritical CTDs.

03-23-17, 12:17 AM	#7
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Yes, it should be 1.4b. I bought mine from steam before I joined here, and I don't think it's ever updated. Glares at Ubi __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

03-24-17, 01:55 PM	#8
fumo30 Grey Wolf Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 872 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Do I have to start the Steam-version game via Steam server?

03-25-17, 12:49 AM	#9
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	No, It works fine with SH3C __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

03-25-17, 05:04 AM	#11
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	I think the Steam server kicks on in the background, but I don't think I've ever noticed it. It's just like launching the .exe directly from the steamapps folder. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

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