SH IV...any reason to buy?

Freiwillige · 01-08-09, 11:20 PM

Just upgraded to 2 gigs of memory so SH IV will now run on my system, But I have to ask Really what does SH IV offer over III? Other than a scenery change and a uniform change is there really anything that sets it apart from III?

FIREWALL · 01-08-09, 11:22 PM

If you have to ask....:rotfl:

Weiss Pinguin · 01-08-09, 11:27 PM

Improved graphics? And automated watch changes.

I've only played a little bit, as I found out too late my computer is not up to the task of running SHIV.

StarLion45 · 01-08-09, 11:38 PM

Nothing compared to SH3+3GWX 3.0 . Gold+JSGME+SH3Cmdr3.1

The SHIV it's a bad , bad game

Where is the romance , atmosphere , the thrill , the exitment ,the fun ,
the disapointment , the GWX3.0 Gold , SH3Cmdr3.1 , in SHIV

:hmm:

No , no ! I say ! Stick to good old SH3

GoldenRivet · 01-08-09, 11:43 PM

the only reason i could find to purchase SH4 is to purchase SH4 with the u-boat missions add on and wait for the release of GWX4

A Very Super Market · 01-09-09, 12:13 AM

SH4 seems to be a bit cheap, since the Pacific gets easier for the Americans as the war goes along. Us Kaleuns have to endure air raids every time we surface in '44 while the Amis can go sightseeing with their 27 carriers and 16 battleships.

Oh, and congratulations on your promotion Goldenrivet.

GoldenRivet · 01-09-09, 12:18 AM

Cool.

Just happened to notice the promotion... thanks supermarket!

Got to get used to another avatar now hehehe

Dekessey · 01-09-09, 01:14 AM

Haven't played much SHIV, but I liked the change in theatre and ships. Crew management is great, and there are some good missions.

But I remain true to SHIII. To me, when I think WWII submarines I think uboats. Plus the game gets more challenging with time.

Weiss Pinguin · 01-09-09, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by A Very Super Market

SH4 seems to be a bit cheap, since the Pacific gets easier for the Americans as the war goes along. Us Kaleuns have to endure air raids every time we surface in '44 while the Amis can go sightseeing with their 27 carriers and 16 battleships.

Eh, good point. Still, fleet boats fascinate me (And submarines in general, obviously, but fleet boats especially), and if I ever upgrade my computer, I'll definitely be checking out the Pacific theather.

I have to say, I was real disappointed when it turned out that SHIV was too much for my computer.

Freiwillige · 01-09-09, 03:37 AM

Well my understanding is that SH IV is bult on the III hence the quick build and release time of 1 year from conception to release. Granted it has more eye candy But hell I ran GWX 2.1 and now 3 on 756 megs!

That is until my 2 gig upgrade tonight!!!!!!!

anyways my point is if you can run SHIII decently than you should be able to run SH IV slowly. Graphics card allowing of course.

Weiss Pinguin · 01-09-09, 04:36 AM

Oh, I can run SHIV just fine - From the plotting table... Otherwise it's a [very pretty] slideshow. Makes underwater warfare a little difficult.

Ah well, the joys of a non-PCIe compatible motherboard!

Another fun thing is that I got my copy off E-bay, and I'm still not quite sure if it's entirely legitimate... Packaging is in Russian (Nothing strange there I guess, but from now on I'm definitely making sure I find an English version of whatever I'm looking for), but none of the patches I can find will recognize my install. :hmm: Not that it matters much as I can't play SHIV.

Anyways

Freiwillige · 01-09-09, 05:04 AM

"Ah well, the joys of a non-PCIe compatible motherboard!"

Yea I have an AGP card but its got 512megs to compensate!

Fincuan · 01-09-09, 06:31 AM

Ask this question in the SH3 forums, and of course you'll get answers such as in this thread

If your PC is up to it go buy it mate, you won't regret. No need to wait for GWX4 either, because there's plenty of good mods available already.

Red Heat · 01-09-09, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Fincuan

Ask this question in the SH3 forums, and of course you'll get answers such as in this thread

If your PC is up to it go buy it mate, you won't regret. No need to wait for GWX4 either, because there's plenty of good mods available already.

I all aways play SH3 GWX but i have all so the SH4...if you have a good computer to run it...try this mod call "Trigger Maru" or like my self wait for the GWX4, because it will change a lot of things in the game!

ReallyDedPoet · 01-09-09, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freiwillige

Just upgraded to 2 gigs of memory so SH IV will now run on my system, But I have to ask Really what does SH IV offer over III? Other than a scenery change and a uniform change is there really anything that sets it apart from III?

I played the shat out of 3 and still have it on my system, and will load up GWX 3.0.
Having said that I have also played 4 since the very beginning, early warts and all, and must say that it is a great game, especially with all the mods, super-mods available. See this recent thread about one of them:Here

As far as the War in the Pacific, it was a lot more compelling than some folks think, check out this thread, it is a good one

War in the Pacific

RDP

01-08-09, 11:20 PM	#1
Freiwillige The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phx. Az Posts: 1,458 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	SH IV...any reason to buy? Just upgraded to 2 gigs of memory so SH IV will now run on my system, But I have to ask Really what does SH IV offer over III? Other than a scenery change and a uniform change is there really anything that sets it apart from III?

01-08-09, 11:22 PM	#2
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	If you have to ask....:rotfl: __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

01-08-09, 11:27 PM	#3
Weiss Pinguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Auburn, Alabama Posts: 3,333 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 0	Improved graphics? And automated watch changes. I've only played a little bit, as I found out too late my computer is not up to the task of running SHIV. __________________

01-08-09, 11:38 PM	#4
StarLion45 Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stavanger,Norway Posts: 895 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	SHIV Nothing compared to SH3+3GWX 3.0 . Gold+JSGME+SH3Cmdr3.1 The SHIV it's a bad , bad game Where is the romance , atmosphere , the thrill , the exitment ,the fun , the disapointment , the GWX3.0 Gold , SH3Cmdr3.1 , in SHIV :hmm: No , no ! I say ! Stick to good old SH3

01-08-09, 11:43 PM	#5
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	the only reason i could find to purchase SH4 is to purchase SH4 with the u-boat missions add on and wait for the release of GWX4 __________________

01-09-09, 12:13 AM	#6
A Very Super Market The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Deep in the Wild Canadian suburbs. Posts: 1,468 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	SH4 seems to be a bit cheap, since the Pacific gets easier for the Americans as the war goes along. Us Kaleuns have to endure air raids every time we surface in '44 while the Amis can go sightseeing with their 27 carriers and 16 battleships. Oh, and congratulations on your promotion Goldenrivet. __________________ The entire German garrison of Vanviken, right here in your thread!

01-09-09, 12:18 AM	#7
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	Cool. Just happened to notice the promotion... thanks supermarket! Got to get used to another avatar now hehehe __________________

01-09-09, 01:14 AM	#8
Dekessey Torpedoman Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 112 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Haven't played much SHIV, but I liked the change in theatre and ships. Crew management is great, and there are some good missions. But I remain true to SHIII. To me, when I think WWII submarines I think uboats. Plus the game gets more challenging with time.

01-09-09, 03:37 AM	#10
Freiwillige The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phx. Az Posts: 1,458 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Well my understanding is that SH IV is bult on the III hence the quick build and release time of 1 year from conception to release. Granted it has more eye candy But hell I ran GWX 2.1 and now 3 on 756 megs! That is until my 2 gig upgrade tonight!!!!!!! anyways my point is if you can run SHIII decently than you should be able to run SH IV slowly. Graphics card allowing of course.

01-09-09, 04:36 AM	#11
Weiss Pinguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Auburn, Alabama Posts: 3,333 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 0	Oh, I can run SHIV just fine - From the plotting table... Otherwise it's a [very pretty] slideshow. Makes underwater warfare a little difficult. Ah well, the joys of a non-PCIe compatible motherboard! Another fun thing is that I got my copy off E-bay, and I'm still not quite sure if it's entirely legitimate... Packaging is in Russian (Nothing strange there I guess, but from now on I'm definitely making sure I find an English version of whatever I'm looking for), but none of the patches I can find will recognize my install. :hmm: Not that it matters much as I can't play SHIV. Anyways __________________

01-09-09, 05:04 AM	#12
Freiwillige The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phx. Az Posts: 1,458 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	"Ah well, the joys of a non-PCIe compatible motherboard!" Yea I have an AGP card but its got 512megs to compensate!

01-09-09, 06:31 AM	#13
Fincuan Admiral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Suomi, sauna, puukko, perkele Posts: 2,346 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Ask this question in the SH3 forums, and of course you'll get answers such as in this thread If your PC is up to it go buy it mate, you won't regret. No need to wait for GWX4 either, because there's plenty of good mods available already.