RE: download version of SH5

brett25 · 02-13-11, 12:58 PM

Hi, I was thinking of purchasing the game via download and was wondering if this is this the same thing as Steam? By playing the download version will I have problems with mods? Is it better to get a hard copy instead. Thanks

stoianm · 02-13-11, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by brett25

Hi, I was thinking of purchasing the game via download and was wondering if this is this the same thing as Steam? By playing the download version will I have problems with mods? Is it better to get a hard copy instead. Thanks

I have puchased the game via download and no problems so far with nothing - i think it is not diference how you buy the game - between a cd and a down version it must to be not a diference

Takeda Shingen · 02-13-11, 01:13 PM

I think that, like Steam, the only difference is the folder to which you'll install your mods.

brett25 · 02-14-11, 12:44 PM

ok, thanks alot. I'm ready to give SH5 a try, thanks to all the excellent hard work this mod community has put into it, its really coming along.

So are all downloaded vesrsions Steam? I don't want steam, just the full retail version as a download. So Im thinling of downloading it at amazon, was wondering if anyone else has some experience with that

GT182 · 02-14-11, 04:43 PM

If you can find it buys the disc of SH5. I've heard of problems getting it from Steam.

They only way I buy any computer game is by buying the disc.

Gereke · 02-14-11, 06:44 PM

I downloaded my copy of SH5 (as well as SH4) from Amazon. Haven't had a single issue with either program, all mods work just fine and it's as if I installed from the disc.

The only thing you have to do is install the Amazon downloader. It downloads, and then prompts you for install when the D/L is finished. After that you can shut it down and never look at it again if you don't want to.

GT182 · 02-15-11, 01:02 PM

Downloads are only a convience and can be a problem if you can't find a hard copy. A hard copy is nost always the safest way to buy.

I have bought a disc that has had nothing on it.... blank. Wasn't a game but an addon for a game. I did get one to replace it tho. Kept the blank one as it was autographed by the makers of the addon. It makes a nice coaster for my beer now.

LOL

Jester_UK · 02-15-11, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GT182

If you can find it buys the disc of SH5. I've heard of problems getting it from Steam.

They only way I buy any computer game is by buying the disc.

I got my copy from Steam last week. No problems what-so-ever. Mods work fine as well.

cptroyce · 02-15-11, 02:15 PM

I d/l mine as well, and have had absolutely no problems. Mods work fine.

BTW..your mod page has some terrific scenery mods..are they all SH3?

StarTrekMike · 02-16-11, 02:42 PM

Bought mine from Direct2drive, no problems at all with gameplay or any mod additions.

I have all but given up on hard copies and even removed my DVD drive as I was not using it enough and needed the connection for a hard drive.

direct2drive has always been my source for Silent Hunter games.

Mike

Loganrocks7 · 02-20-11, 03:23 PM

I recommend Steam, However here is da link. da link
also if you hurry up and get it, it's only 9$!!!!

02-13-11, 12:58 PM	#1
brett25 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oakland CA, USA Posts: 737 Downloads: 570 Uploads: 0	RE: download version of SH5 Hi, I was thinking of purchasing the game via download and was wondering if this is this the same thing as Steam? By playing the download version will I have problems with mods? Is it better to get a hard copy instead. Thanks __________________ http://shmf.larsbundgaard.dk/index.p...1tn5&board=7.0

02-14-11, 12:44 PM	#4
brett25 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oakland CA, USA Posts: 737 Downloads: 570 Uploads: 0	ok, thanks alot. I'm ready to give SH5 a try, thanks to all the excellent hard work this mod community has put into it, its really coming along. So are all downloaded vesrsions Steam? I don't want steam, just the full retail version as a download. So Im thinling of downloading it at amazon, was wondering if anyone else has some experience with that __________________ http://shmf.larsbundgaard.dk/index.p...1tn5&board=7.0

02-14-11, 04:43 PM	#5
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	If you can find it buys the disc of SH5. I've heard of problems getting it from Steam. They only way I buy any computer game is by buying the disc. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

02-15-11, 01:02 PM	#7
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	Downloads are only a convience and can be a problem if you can't find a hard copy. A hard copy is nost always the safest way to buy. I have bought a disc that has had nothing on it.... blank. Wasn't a game but an addon for a game. I did get one to replace it tho. Kept the blank one as it was autographed by the makers of the addon. It makes a nice coaster for my beer now. LOL __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

02-16-11, 02:42 PM	#10
StarTrekMike Navy Dude Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Made in Vermont Posts: 178 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	Bought mine from Direct2drive, no problems at all with gameplay or any mod additions. I have all but given up on hard copies and even removed my DVD drive as I was not using it enough and needed the connection for a hard drive. direct2drive has always been my source for Silent Hunter games. Mike __________________ I think we lost em...hey whats that pinging sound?

02-13-11, 01:13 PM	#3
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I think that, like Steam, the only difference is the folder to which you'll install your mods.

02-14-11, 06:44 PM	#6
Gereke A-ganger Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 76 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	I downloaded my copy of SH5 (as well as SH4) from Amazon. Haven't had a single issue with either program, all mods work just fine and it's as if I installed from the disc. The only thing you have to do is install the Amazon downloader. It downloads, and then prompts you for install when the D/L is finished. After that you can shut it down and never look at it again if you don't want to.

02-15-11, 02:15 PM	#9
cptroyce Gunner Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 99 Downloads: 298 Uploads: 0	I d/l mine as well, and have had absolutely no problems. Mods work fine. BTW..your mod page has some terrific scenery mods..are they all SH3?

02-20-11, 03:23 PM	#11
Loganrocks7 Mate Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Norfolk, Virginia Posts: 53 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	I recommend Steam, However here is da link. da link also if you hurry up and get it, it's only 9$!!!!