Most Noteable SH3-SH4 difference

btaft · 04-27-07, 11:37 AM

I was playing SH4 the other night and I was thinking to my self "this is just a prettied up version of SH3 with a different targeting system". Don't get me wrong I am actually OK with that and find it perfectly acceptable and knew that going in when I purchased it. What I didn't think about was just how different the theaters are (Pac vs Atlantic). I think the Pac is so much more interesting. Sh3 was great depiction of the war in the atlantic and convoy raiding but aside from that there wasn't as much variability.

In particular true naval surface activity was lacking for the most part. The number of task forces travel too-from was limited and the chance of being in the right place at the right time was even more so. This is also a pretty accurate representation of the conflict at the time. Sh4 on the otherhand gets to take advantage of the characteristics of the pacific conflict where there is substantially more naval activity. One of the biggest differences I have noticed is the number of task force sitings I recieve. That and the more intimate nature of the geography (as opposed to the vast expanse of the atlantic) makes for a much more interesting experience.

Along these lines I am thrilled that I just recieved a report of a "large" task force heading my way in the straits heading south from the Celebes sea towards Java. I can't wait to see what is coming this way. The only bad news is that I am in a S-class (S-33) and speed and number of tubes is limited. I guess I will have to pick out the best target and send 4 fish its way

SteamWake · 04-27-07, 11:45 AM

In two words

Carrier and Crew management

Okay thats three words (shrug).

Kant Schwimm · 04-27-07, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteamWake

In two words

Carrier and Crew management

Okay thats three words (shrug).

Thats 4 in my book

Engel · 04-27-07, 12:50 PM

1: you have to return to your habor. I dont know how often I cursed the Devs for forcing me to return to a Habor. Realism is one thing...but my gaming time is limited.

B: SH3 had more Torpedo Types. LUT FTW !!!

III: I prefer german boats and hunt down Allies. I just cant "dive" into that US Stuff as I could in SH3.

Delta: NO MORE HERR KALEUN !!!!!!!!! That negates point III but I just dont like it being adressed as Herr Kaleun. Master? ok. Sir? ok. HEY YOU with the Hat...fine. BUT NOT HERR KALEUN !*puke*

Bl@ckVoid · 04-27-07, 01:25 PM

i had exactly the same feeling about SH3. After putting a torpedo into RCN corvette i felt like

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IJN on the other hand

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longam · 04-27-07, 01:30 PM

Seems to be less time watching that blip go across the screen. zzzzzz

04-27-07, 11:37 AM	#1
btaft Soundman Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 147 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Most Noteable SH3-SH4 difference I was playing SH4 the other night and I was thinking to my self "this is just a prettied up version of SH3 with a different targeting system". Don't get me wrong I am actually OK with that and find it perfectly acceptable and knew that going in when I purchased it. What I didn't think about was just how different the theaters are (Pac vs Atlantic). I think the Pac is so much more interesting. Sh3 was great depiction of the war in the atlantic and convoy raiding but aside from that there wasn't as much variability. In particular true naval surface activity was lacking for the most part. The number of task forces travel too-from was limited and the chance of being in the right place at the right time was even more so. This is also a pretty accurate representation of the conflict at the time. Sh4 on the otherhand gets to take advantage of the characteristics of the pacific conflict where there is substantially more naval activity. One of the biggest differences I have noticed is the number of task force sitings I recieve. That and the more intimate nature of the geography (as opposed to the vast expanse of the atlantic) makes for a much more interesting experience. Along these lines I am thrilled that I just recieved a report of a "large" task force heading my way in the straits heading south from the Celebes sea towards Java. I can't wait to see what is coming this way. The only bad news is that I am in a S-class (S-33) and speed and number of tubes is limited. I guess I will have to pick out the best target and send 4 fish its way

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04-27-07, 11:45 AM	#2
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	In two words Carrier and Crew management Okay thats three words (shrug).

04-27-07, 12:50 PM	#4
Engel Watch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 25 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	1: you have to return to your habor. I dont know how often I cursed the Devs for forcing me to return to a Habor. Realism is one thing...but my gaming time is limited. B: SH3 had more Torpedo Types. LUT FTW !!! III: I prefer german boats and hunt down Allies. I just cant "dive" into that US Stuff as I could in SH3. Delta: NO MORE HERR KALEUN !!!!!!!!! That negates point III but I just dont like it being adressed as Herr Kaleun. Master? ok. Sir? ok. HEY YOU with the Hat...fine. BUT NOT HERR KALEUN !puke

04-27-07, 01:25 PM	#5
Bl@ckVoid Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 9 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	i had exactly the same feeling about SH3. After putting a torpedo into RCN corvette i felt like . IJN on the other hand .

04-27-07, 01:30 PM	#6
longam Admiral Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,014 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Seems to be less time watching that blip go across the screen. zzzzzz