Which to buy?

Frenchie · 03-02-10, 05:01 PM

As I started off with SHIII and haven't played either of the sequels I figured this was a reasonable place to ask this. In a fit of insanity (and at the time disgust at trying to get it to run on vista) I sold my copy of SHIII.

Am now regretting it and wanting a u-boat sim again but now that there are two newer sequels which version do you suggest I go for? (Was playing it modded before with rub if I remember right) SHIII is a fiver now on Amazon but has that ship sailed? =) Is it time I dragged myself onwards? =)

Frenchie

Panser · 03-02-10, 05:15 PM

If you're even remotely tempted you should get SH3 again.
Factor in five years of community mods and development and you still have a great game which stands up well as both a simulation and a game today.

Silent Hunter 3 with something like the GWX mod is the natural competition for Silent Hunter 5 and is the reason why everyone has such high expectations of the new game. Unfortunately it is also the reason why a lot of people might be disappointed with SH5 - all the work people have put into making mods, additional content and improving the historical accuracy of SH3 is honestly more than any retail game can expect to live up to at present.

Let's face it though, there is nothing stopping you getting both - SH5 for the eye candy and SH3 for the realism.

Sailor Steve · 03-02-10, 05:58 PM

These days you can buy a copy of SH3 that is fully patched and Starforce-free (disc doesn't have to be in the drive to play), and for very cheap.

Then you can also buy SH4 for a low price, and experience the best of both worlds. SH4 also has many great mods available.

And SH5 is looking like it might end up being the best ever - all that modability and fantastic graphics.

Threesixtyci · 03-02-10, 06:13 PM

I suggest getting this version of SH3, since it lacks Starforce protection, also it's pre-patched. Also, I suggest GWX Gold.

http://www.amazon.com/Encore-16560-S...7571430&sr=8-2

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=102096

Sailor Steve · 03-02-10, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Threesixtyci

Also, I suggest GWX Gold.

If we're going to talk about add-ons, don't forget SH3 Commander. It's a vital addition to any supermod.

frau kaleun · 03-02-10, 09:12 PM

I agree, the price now on SH3 is too good to pass up, plus it's already been patched and had the DRM removed, plus you can download about a zillion cool mods for free that are probably worth more in added enjoyment than what the game by itself cost when it first came out.

StarLion45 · 03-02-10, 11:39 PM

Totally agree with all of you , get SH3 ++++++

03-02-10, 05:01 PM	#1
Frenchie Watch Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 21 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Which to buy? As I started off with SHIII and haven't played either of the sequels I figured this was a reasonable place to ask this. In a fit of insanity (and at the time disgust at trying to get it to run on vista) I sold my copy of SHIII. Am now regretting it and wanting a u-boat sim again but now that there are two newer sequels which version do you suggest I go for? (Was playing it modded before with rub if I remember right) SHIII is a fiver now on Amazon but has that ship sailed? =) Is it time I dragged myself onwards? =) Frenchie

03-02-10, 05:15 PM	#2
Panser Machinist's Mate Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lincs, UK Posts: 124 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	If you're even remotely tempted you should get SH3 again. Factor in five years of community mods and development and you still have a great game which stands up well as both a simulation and a game today. Silent Hunter 3 with something like the GWX mod is the natural competition for Silent Hunter 5 and is the reason why everyone has such high expectations of the new game. Unfortunately it is also the reason why a lot of people might be disappointed with SH5 - all the work people have put into making mods, additional content and improving the historical accuracy of SH3 is honestly more than any retail game can expect to live up to at present. Let's face it though, there is nothing stopping you getting both - SH5 for the eye candy and SH3 for the realism. __________________ In danger of becoming the resident Windows 7 apologist

03-02-10, 05:58 PM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	These days you can buy a copy of SH3 that is fully patched and Starforce-free (disc doesn't have to be in the drive to play), and for very cheap. Then you can also buy SH4 for a low price, and experience the best of both worlds. SH4 also has many great mods available. And SH5 is looking like it might end up being the best ever - all that modability and fantastic graphics. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

03-02-10, 11:39 PM	#7
StarLion45 Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stavanger,Norway Posts: 895 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	Yesss Totally agree with all of you , get SH3 ++++++ __________________ GWX 3.0 . GOLD . SH3 CMDR 3.2 JSGME

03-02-10, 06:13 PM	#4
Threesixtyci Torpedoman Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CC, Texas Posts: 114 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	I suggest getting this version of SH3, since it lacks Starforce protection, also it's pre-patched. Also, I suggest GWX Gold. http://www.amazon.com/Encore-16560-S...7571430&sr=8-2 http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=102096

03-02-10, 09:12 PM	#6
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	I agree, the price now on SH3 is too good to pass up, plus it's already been patched and had the DRM removed, plus you can download about a zillion cool mods for free that are probably worth more in added enjoyment than what the game by itself cost when it first came out.