Silent Hunter 4?

sh3rules · 03-29-08, 07:24 PM

I would like a modder’s opinion about this.

The GWX team announced that after their 2.1 update, they will no longer mod SH3 (they have done a fantastic job), and some modders (for example Mikhayl) mentioned the possibility of doing something for SH4. Is the GWX team going to start working (maybe after a long break) on SH4 as well? It would be a logical decision, since IMO what makes or breaks simulations (Silent Hunter, Operation Flashpoint, Falcon 4) is the amount of community support for the sim. It makes sense to support a newer engine, and I’m incredibly grateful for the awesome work of the modders for Silent Hunter III.

To give another example, I don’t know how many hours I spent playing Operation Flashpoint thanks to the awesome mods that were made for it, however I’m looking forward to the release of Armed Assault 2 (of course if the developers don’t mess it up, which I don’t think they will) because it will –hopefully- take advantage of newer technology (more cores and more effective use of graphics cards=more details and somewhat smoother gameplay). I will never forget how much fun I had playing OFP, just like I will always remember how much fun I had with SH3 and the mods that were made for it. But now that SH4 has U-boats I’m wondering if we’re seeing the logical migration to SH4. As far as I’m concerned the incredible work of the SH3 modders won’t be forgotten. I wish I was a millionaire in order to give you guys a more solid proof of appreciation.

Anyway, I’d like a modder to please tell me point-blank if this is the case, or if I’m reading too much into things.

Philipp_Thomsen · 03-29-08, 07:51 PM

The GWX dev team have annouced some time ago that they would stop working on SH3 to start working on SH4.

onelifecrisis · 03-29-08, 09:25 PM

From what I heard the SH4 U-boat addon doesn't add a U-boat campaign, it just adds some single missions and an awful lot of bugs. So it sounds to me like there's still plenty of room for a modder-made U-boat "eXpansion"

for SH4.

Tuddley3 · 03-29-08, 11:01 PM

What do you want to bet, that the modder-made U-boat Expansion will be 10 times better than any "payware"(Cough cough, choke & puke) expansion Ubisoft can produce. Not only better, but FREE

ReallyDedPoet · 03-29-08, 11:05 PM

Having played the hell out of SH3 and now into 4, mods have made a huge difference with both games

That being said, all of it would not have been possible without having the Stock Game for both to build on.

RDP

Venatore · 03-30-08, 02:34 AM

what ever happens it's been one hell of a roller coaster ride. If the ride shuts down and the lights get turned off and everyone goes home, I will wait in the shadows, patently, till someone dusts off the leaver which starts the ride again and say do you want a hand to push start this roller coaster

Mikhayl · 03-30-08, 02:47 AM

My copy of SH4 + UBM is on its way through the channel and should be in the mail shortly. I got it (game+expansion) for 30€ through game.co.uk, for that price I just expect it to be better than SH3 out of the box. From a "modder" point of view I just hope that some annoying limitations & glitches are gone. Personnaly I'm not waiting for another Atlantic theatre, I find refreshing the slightly alternate history campaign with the type XVIII, all I want is a XXIII

Fincuan · 03-31-08, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onelifecrisis

From what I heard the SH4 U-boat addon doesn't add a U-boat campaign, it just adds some single missions and an awful lot of bugs.

It's exactly the opposite: It adds an Indian Ocean U-boat campaign/career, but no single missions or war patrols. Bugs, well, there's plenty of them, but it's no worse than SH3+GWX in that sense, maybe even a bit better.

sh3rules · 03-31-08, 08:02 AM

Since it's official that many SH3 modders will work on SH4 it will be an easy decision for me to buy a copy of SH4 with the U-boat pack (after I enjoy some GWX 2.1 + RB's effects with Rubini's new water streams, etc.).

NiKuTa · 03-31-08, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onelifecrisis

From what I heard the SH4 U-boat addon doesn't add a U-boat campaign, it just adds some single missions and an awful lot of bugs. So it sounds to me like there's still plenty of room for a modder-made U-boat "eXpansion"

for SH4.

No there is a campaign. Now you have a Pacyfic campaign, for me is too easy, Jap ASW is too weak. If there will be available a jap campaign i will love to play. And you have a U-Boot campaign 43-45 on Indian ocean.

Castout · 03-31-08, 07:58 PM

I went to a therapist after trying SH4..........the trauma:rotfl:.

sh3rules · 03-31-08, 11:35 PM

Was it a vanilla SH4 or did you have the U-boats as well?

THE_MASK · 04-01-08, 01:20 AM

The addon adds some great things to the sh4 game . I am enjoying the pacific campaign . But the uboat campaign being remade by GWX team reminds me of well , frankenstein trying to piece together a monster bit by bit . Good luck and i am sure it will rise from the table and conquer the world . cheers sober out .

03-29-08, 07:24 PM	#1
sh3rules Sonar Guy Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sailing the Seas of Lies Posts: 393 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Silent Hunter 4? I would like a modder’s opinion about this. The GWX team announced that after their 2.1 update, they will no longer mod SH3 (they have done a fantastic job), and some modders (for example Mikhayl) mentioned the possibility of doing something for SH4. Is the GWX team going to start working (maybe after a long break) on SH4 as well? It would be a logical decision, since IMO what makes or breaks simulations (Silent Hunter, Operation Flashpoint, Falcon 4) is the amount of community support for the sim. It makes sense to support a newer engine, and I’m incredibly grateful for the awesome work of the modders for Silent Hunter III. To give another example, I don’t know how many hours I spent playing Operation Flashpoint thanks to the awesome mods that were made for it, however I’m looking forward to the release of Armed Assault 2 (of course if the developers don’t mess it up, which I don’t think they will) because it will –hopefully- take advantage of newer technology (more cores and more effective use of graphics cards=more details and somewhat smoother gameplay). I will never forget how much fun I had playing OFP, just like I will always remember how much fun I had with SH3 and the mods that were made for it. But now that SH4 has U-boats I’m wondering if we’re seeing the logical migration to SH4. As far as I’m concerned the incredible work of the SH3 modders won’t be forgotten. I wish I was a millionaire in order to give you guys a more solid proof of appreciation. Anyway, I’d like a modder to please tell me point-blank if this is the case, or if I’m reading too much into things.

03-29-08, 07:51 PM	#2
Philipp_Thomsen Old Gang Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Drunk at the whorehouse Posts: 2,278 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	The GWX dev team have annouced some time ago that they would stop working on SH3 to start working on SH4. __________________ To each his own

03-29-08, 09:25 PM	#3
onelifecrisis Maverick Modder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: England Posts: 3,895 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 3	From what I heard the SH4 U-boat addon doesn't add a U-boat campaign, it just adds some single missions and an awful lot of bugs. So it sounds to me like there's still plenty of room for a modder-made U-boat "eXpansion" for SH4. __________________ Freedom of speech - priceless. For everything else there's Mastercard.

03-29-08, 11:01 PM	#4
Tuddley3 Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Augusta, Maine USA Posts: 905 Downloads: 170 Uploads: 0	What do you want to bet, that the modder-made U-boat Expansion will be 10 times better than any "payware"(Cough cough, choke & puke) expansion Ubisoft can produce. Not only better, but FREE Last edited by Tuddley3; 03-29-08 at 11:23 PM.

03-29-08, 11:05 PM	#5
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,886 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Having played the hell out of SH3 and now into 4, mods have made a huge difference with both games That being said, all of it would not have been possible without having the Stock Game for both to build on. RDP __________________ Back in the Day

03-30-08, 02:34 AM	#6
Venatore Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia:- Sydney Posts: 2,049 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	what ever happens it's been one hell of a roller coaster ride. If the ride shuts down and the lights get turned off and everyone goes home, I will wait in the shadows, patently, till someone dusts off the leaver which starts the ride again and say do you want a hand to push start this roller coaster

03-30-08, 02:47 AM	#7
Mikhayl Captain Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 485 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 0	My copy of SH4 + UBM is on its way through the channel and should be in the mail shortly. I got it (game+expansion) for 30€ through game.co.uk, for that price I just expect it to be better than SH3 out of the box. From a "modder" point of view I just hope that some annoying limitations & glitches are gone. Personnaly I'm not waiting for another Atlantic theatre, I find refreshing the slightly alternate history campaign with the type XVIII, all I want is a XXIII

03-31-08, 08:02 AM	#9
sh3rules Sonar Guy Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sailing the Seas of Lies Posts: 393 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Since it's official that many SH3 modders will work on SH4 it will be an easy decision for me to buy a copy of SH4 with the U-boat pack (after I enjoy some GWX 2.1 + RB's effects with Rubini's new water streams, etc.).

03-31-08, 07:58 PM	#11
Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	I went to a therapist after trying SH4..........the trauma:rotfl:. __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/

03-31-08, 11:35 PM	#12
sh3rules Sonar Guy Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sailing the Seas of Lies Posts: 393 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Was it a vanilla SH4 or did you have the U-boats as well?

04-01-08, 01:20 AM	#13
THE_MASK Ace of the deep . Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,226 Downloads: 901 Uploads: 73	The addon adds some great things to the sh4 game . I am enjoying the pacific campaign . But the uboat campaign being remade by GWX team reminds me of well , frankenstein trying to piece together a monster bit by bit . Good luck and i am sure it will rise from the table and conquer the world . cheers sober out .