New to Silent hunter series

[Wokker]

Hello everyone! First post here on subsim forums.

After seeing "Das Boot" and "The hunt for red oktober", I really started to like submarines. When I found out that a submarine simulator existed, I went crazy.

So, what game in the series should I play? Which one of the "Silent hunter" games are the best one? Ive heard that SH5 is buggy and almost unplayable.

[alexradu89]

Hi and welcome!
SH3 with the Grey Wolves eXpansion mod is pretty much the best, still being modded to this day and a must play! Then there's the SH4 in the Pacific Theater (US submarines) or if you prefer the atlantic, the Operation Monsun mod. (as we speak I'm actually reinstalling SH3 myself) And then there's of course SH5 which, plain sux

[Wokker]

Cool stuff! Then ill check out SH3 and then SH4!

[mookiemookie]

Originally Posted by Wokker

Hello everyone! First post here on subsim forums.

After seeing "Das Boot" and "The hunt for red oktober", I really started to like submarines. When I found out that a submarine simulator existed, I went crazy.

So, what game in the series should I play? Which one of the "Silent hunter" games are the best one? Ive heard that SH5 is buggy and almost unplayable.

I'm sure the children will be out in force in this thread. Try not to trip over the hyperbole and proclamations of doom.

I wouldn't say SH5 is unplayable. It's still in it's growing stages - many minor bugs, but nothing absolutely and completely game breaking. SH5 has been out for just under a month. People are still getting their hands around modding and working with it. Down the line it may be one of the greats, but right now it's rough around the edges. I'd go with SH3 and the GWX mod for it, if I were you. It's a polished and finished product after 5 years. It's got its flaws - no wolfpacks, fussy save game system - but it's the way to go at this point.

[kraznyi_oktjabr]

This is must read thread if you are interestid about real submarines. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147577

It's about US fleet boats but contains some interesting info about u-boats aswell.

[Wokker]

Ok, do you need to patch SH3/SH4? If so, where can I get them?

[bigboywooly]

Originally Posted by Wokker

Ok, do you need to patch SH3/SH4? If so, where can I get them?

Depends how new your SH3 disc is
All later versions come patched to 1.4
When you start the game will say version number in botton left ( ? ) hand corner

SH4 patches check the Ubi site but to use Op monsoon you will need patch 1.5 which was the Uboat missions addon disc

Welcome aboard

[Wokker]

I dont own any Silent hunter games yet. Dunno if you still can find them, havent seen them in stores here(I live in sweden).

[Coldcall]

Originally Posted by Wokker

I dont own any Silent hunter games yet. Dunno if you still can find them, havent seen them in stores here(I live in sweden).

Order them over the internet at places such as Amazon, Play.com or Steam etc..

But i would suggest you to play SH3 then SH4, then SH5. Only because the graphics improve in each title and if you start on SH5 it may be difficult to get into the earlier games based on appearances - which of course are highly deceiving!

[Wokker]

Ok, ill check those sites. How long is each game in hours? 10h+?

[Sailor Steve]

If you haven't bought them yet, then you are in luck. The new versions of SH3 come fully patched, and for SH4 make sure you get SH4 GOLD. It is fully patched and includes the U-boat missions add-on. Then all you need to do is play for awhile, then try out the supermods.

And the smaller mods.

And the newest mods.


Oh, and WELCOME ABOARD!

[Egan]

Originally Posted by Wokker

Ok, ill check those sites. How long is each game in hours? 10h+?

Lol. You really are new to the sub sim scene!

Sh3 or SH4 can last you thousands and thousands of hours depending on how into it or involved you are. Some people play patrols in real time which can take months. Tedchnically, I suppose, the end of the game is the end of the war but thats not really the point as you will discover.

If I may recommend another movie: get 'Run Silent Run Deep' which is set in the Pacific. Great film.

Welcome to the forums and never be afraid to ask what might seem like a silly question. I can guarantee every one on this board have probably asked something that seemed as silly at some point - some of us still do.

[kraznyi_oktjabr]

Aw my code of conduct seems to be deteriorating over time.

WELCOME ABOARD!

BTW I played SH4 from it's publishing to last sunday when my Corsair TX750W PSU filed for divorce.

[Brag]

Originally Posted by Wokker

Ok, ill check those sites. How long is each game in hours? 10h+?

When I had a computer capable of handling SH3, I played two or three hours a day. When I returned from patrol, I would take a week or so off "to enjoy my time in port." The war goes on and on.

PS. Welcome aboard

[Jimbuna]

Welcome Wokker