Steam version?

Pappy55 · 11-30-11, 10:34 AM

Hi all,

Its been a while. Does the steam version work as well for modding as the retail?

I still own an the original day one Starforce potected DVD.
I know it can be worked around but having a digital backup copy is always good. It is one of the reasons I like steam.

Sailor Steve · 11-30-11, 11:03 AM

When I tried to use Steam for something they decided I wasn't in their marketing region. You can get a Starforce-free copy very cheap here.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...&condition=new

If you get there through the link in my sig Subsim.com also gets a small cut.

11-30-11, 12:51 PM

My copy from Steam has never had any issues with mods. Though I set it to never update the game, just in case.

1480 · 11-30-11, 03:21 PM

Have not had a problem with Steam, in fact, I could not play my original copy when I switched over to W7. And I have quite of few mods running.

Gargamel · 11-30-11, 10:11 PM

While I have never had any true 'issues' with the steam version, there a couple things to be aware of.

1) Super mods (GWX in particular) install apps rare set to look for the sh3.exe in the normal spot, you must redirect it to the correct location. just click browwse and find it.

2) SH3C has a small 'bug' that some users have noted with the Steam version. Apparently it is supposed to close when you launch SH3 from within SHC, but mine doesnt. SH3 doesn't load quicck enough (I think), so SHC reopens again. Its actually a feature IMO, since I can browse old patrol reports (I NEVER edit them) while patrolling, or view personel files.

Other than that, I've never had an issue that I recall. Maybe there were some workarounds I don't even remember doing, but If you do a thorough search here, you can find solutions to any specific issues.

Howard313 · 11-30-11, 10:23 PM

I own the steam version, and so far every mod I have ever ran on it has worked perfectly.....save for one.

The 4gb patch, it says i'm running an unknown version of the game when I try to install it. So, it may be just me but that's the only issue I've had personally, and believe me I've ran my fair share of mods.

11-30-11, 10:34 AM	#1
Pappy55 Engineer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 211 Downloads: 173 Uploads: 0	Steam version? Hi all, Its been a while. Does the steam version work as well for modding as the retail? I still own an the original day one Starforce potected DVD. I know it can be worked around but having a digital backup copy is always good. It is one of the reasons I like steam. __________________

11-30-11, 11:03 AM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	When I tried to use Steam for something they decided I wasn't in their marketing region. You can get a Starforce-free copy very cheap here. http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...&condition=new If you get there through the link in my sig Subsim.com also gets a small cut. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

11-30-11, 03:21 PM	#4
1480 Lead Slinger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chitcago, Illinoise Posts: 1,442 Downloads: 74 Uploads: 0	Have not had a problem with Steam, in fact, I could not play my original copy when I switched over to W7. And I have quite of few mods running. __________________

11-30-11, 10:11 PM	#5
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	While I have never had any true 'issues' with the steam version, there a couple things to be aware of. 1) Super mods (GWX in particular) install apps rare set to look for the sh3.exe in the normal spot, you must redirect it to the correct location. just click browwse and find it. 2) SH3C has a small 'bug' that some users have noted with the Steam version. Apparently it is supposed to close when you launch SH3 from within SHC, but mine doesnt. SH3 doesn't load quicck enough (I think), so SHC reopens again. Its actually a feature IMO, since I can browse old patrol reports (I NEVER edit them) while patrolling, or view personel files. Other than that, I've never had an issue that I recall. Maybe there were some workarounds I don't even remember doing, but If you do a thorough search here, you can find solutions to any specific issues. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

11-30-11, 10:23 PM	#6
Howard313 Engineer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: America Posts: 211 Downloads: 102 Uploads: 0	I own the steam version, and so far every mod I have ever ran on it has worked perfectly.....save for one. The 4gb patch, it says i'm running an unknown version of the game when I try to install it. So, it may be just me but that's the only issue I've had personally, and believe me I've ran my fair share of mods. __________________

11-30-11, 12:51 PM	#3
Hans Uberman Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	My copy from Steam has never had any issues with mods. Though I set it to never update the game, just in case.

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