Steam sale

BGrey · 12-23-10, 04:21 PM

All the silent hunter games are on sale on steam today (sh 5 is $10)

I loved sh4 but cant say I have heard anything good about sh5, is it worth it?

mookiemookie · 12-23-10, 04:26 PM

That same question has been asked here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=177930

here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=177514

here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=176116

and here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=175710

GoldenRivet · 12-23-10, 05:43 PM

and about 134 other places as well

short answer is

"No its terrible" or "its awesome" 50/50 split

long answer is

"with mods... it goes from terrible to meh"

Ilpalazzo · 12-23-10, 06:00 PM

I might get this for ten usd on steam, but I have a quick question if somebody can please answer (one day deal i think). Does SH5 still do that thing where it only works if you are connected to their servers? I was without internet for 3 weeks and there were some games I couldn't play. Pissed me off.

voss · 12-23-10, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ilpalazzo

I might get this for ten usd on steam, but I have a quick question if somebody can please answer (one day deal i think). Does SH5 still do that thing where it only works if you are connected to their servers? I was without internet for 3 weeks and there were some games I couldn't play. Pissed me off.

Yup.

12-23-10, 06:18 PM

yep, and it was going for $7 at gogamer.com

Ilpalazzo · 12-23-10, 06:23 PM

ah forget it. Thanks for letting me know.

Harmsway! · 12-23-10, 10:41 PM

If you have a weak internet connection don't buy this game. On the other hand if your connection is good you will forget you even need it. It is part of the boot process but its quick and painless through auto-logon. The starforce protection that SH3 had at first was a much bigger pain.

Without breaking tradition UBISOFT release yet another Silent Hunter without any legs. A lame game that is crippled out of the box. With mods just like SH3 & SH4 the sim itself is fantastic. Defentitly worth buying.

A lot of old timers are put off that SH5 changes the way you play the game. The new HUD is completely unfamiliar to SH users and lacking many needed functions. "Why take a great sim like SH3 and change it?" they say. "Why not just update the graphics?".

I couldn't disagree more. I love the new look and feel. But people don't like change. In my mind SH5 is a major leap forward in sub simulation. Years ago we even discussed in this forum how the HUD was killing immersion. With SH5 you can now play without the HUD. I do this as much as possible. It's wonderful. In many ways SH5 is what I used to dream about during the SH2 days.

Yes without the mods its nothing. With the mods its everything. SH5 modding is in its infancy but greatness is coming.

Gerald · 12-23-10, 10:51 PM

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=178228

Sailor Steve · 12-23-10, 11:44 PM

Why does everybody keep crowing about Steam when you can get it for less than half that ($4.45) through Amazon? Not only will you have it on disc, but if you order it through the link here you'll help out Subsim as well?

And no, I'm still not giving them my money until the DRM is totally removed.

skookum · 12-24-10, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoldenRivet

and about 134 other places as well

short answer is

"No its terrible" or "its awesome" 50/50 split

long answer is

"with mods... it goes from terrible to meh"

I like how your "long" answer is shorter than the "short" answer.

Harmsway! · 12-24-10, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Why does everybody keep crowing about Steam when you can get it for less than half that ($4.45) through Amazon? Not only will you have it on disc, but if you order it through the link here you'll help out Subsim as well?

And no, I'm still not giving them my money until the DRM is totally removed.

Steam is great when you have a well support game with updates. Not the case at all with SH5. I don't know if with Steam you are forced to log onto both Steam and ubisoft. Two ways to fail connection.

I did take advantage of the Steam discount though and got some DLC for RailWorks2.

Sailor Steve · 12-24-10, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harmsway!

Steam is great when you have a well support game with updates. Not the case at all with SH5. I don't know if with Steam you are forced to log onto both Steam and ubisoft. Two ways to fail connection.

I did take advantage of the Steam discount though and got some DLC for RailWorks2.

I will admit that I'm biased. When I tried to download the UBM add-on for SH4 several years ago, Steam told me I couldn't because I wasn't in the United States.

I live in Utah.

DomBray · 12-24-10, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoldenRivet

and about 134 other places as well

short answer is

"No its terrible" or "its awesome" 50/50 split

long answer is

"with mods... it goes from terrible to meh"

Ok so I bought this as I love the atlantic theatre and never got into SH4 like I did SH3!

So which mods do I need to make it fun? I don't need it too realistic!

Just fun!

Also it seems they've droped the picking crew members? or have I missed something?

Captain_AJ · 12-24-10, 10:13 PM

I am Not a big fan of sh5 . I had it on my computer for only one month and than removed it .. I do like sh3 and sh4 , Sh3 with gwx mod that came out a few years ago was awesome . especally the splash screen and the music that was being played . sometimes I would fall asleep to that music in my head .. I would be willing to trade Sh5 for a copy of sh3 in good condition , I only unwrapped and did one install of sh5 , than put it back in the sleeve , It sits there collecting dust now . So if any of you captains are curious about having a copy of SH5 . Would you consider a straight trade ? email me kimura_244sentai@yahoo.com we can make arrangements . My copy of sh3 was stolen last year when my house was broken into .

thanks

12-23-10, 04:21 PM	#1
BGrey Watch Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 27 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 0	Steam sale All the silent hunter games are on sale on steam today (sh 5 is $10) I loved sh4 but cant say I have heard anything good about sh5, is it worth it?

12-23-10, 04:26 PM	#2
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	That same question has been asked here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=177930 here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=177514 here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=176116 and here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=175710 __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

12-23-10, 05:43 PM	#3
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	and about 134 other places as well short answer is "No its terrible" or "its awesome" 50/50 split long answer is "with mods... it goes from terrible to meh" __________________

12-23-10, 10:51 PM	#9
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	And here, http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=178228 __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

12-23-10, 11:44 PM	#10
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Why does everybody keep crowing about Steam when you can get it for less than half that ($4.45) through Amazon? Not only will you have it on disc, but if you order it through the link here you'll help out Subsim as well? And no, I'm still not giving them my money until the DRM is totally removed. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

12-23-10, 06:00 PM	#4
Ilpalazzo Frogman Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 309 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	I might get this for ten usd on steam, but I have a quick question if somebody can please answer (one day deal i think). Does SH5 still do that thing where it only works if you are connected to their servers? I was without internet for 3 weeks and there were some games I couldn't play. Pissed me off.

12-23-10, 06:18 PM	#6
Webster Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	yep, and it was going for $7 at gogamer.com

12-23-10, 06:23 PM	#7
Ilpalazzo Frogman Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 309 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	ah forget it. Thanks for letting me know.

12-23-10, 10:41 PM	#8
Harmsway! XO Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 400 Downloads: 126 Uploads: 0	If you have a weak internet connection don't buy this game. On the other hand if your connection is good you will forget you even need it. It is part of the boot process but its quick and painless through auto-logon. The starforce protection that SH3 had at first was a much bigger pain. Without breaking tradition UBISOFT release yet another Silent Hunter without any legs. A lame game that is crippled out of the box. With mods just like SH3 & SH4 the sim itself is fantastic. Defentitly worth buying. A lot of old timers are put off that SH5 changes the way you play the game. The new HUD is completely unfamiliar to SH users and lacking many needed functions. "Why take a great sim like SH3 and change it?" they say. "Why not just update the graphics?". I couldn't disagree more. I love the new look and feel. But people don't like change. In my mind SH5 is a major leap forward in sub simulation. Years ago we even discussed in this forum how the HUD was killing immersion. With SH5 you can now play without the HUD. I do this as much as possible. It's wonderful. In many ways SH5 is what I used to dream about during the SH2 days. Yes without the mods its nothing. With the mods its everything. SH5 modding is in its infancy but greatness is coming.

12-24-10, 10:13 PM	#15
Captain_AJ Crusty Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 649 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	Interested In a Trade or sale I am Not a big fan of sh5 . I had it on my computer for only one month and than removed it .. I do like sh3 and sh4 , Sh3 with gwx mod that came out a few years ago was awesome . especally the splash screen and the music that was being played . sometimes I would fall asleep to that music in my head .. I would be willing to trade Sh5 for a copy of sh3 in good condition , I only unwrapped and did one install of sh5 , than put it back in the sleeve , It sits there collecting dust now . So if any of you captains are curious about having a copy of SH5 . Would you consider a straight trade ? email me kimura_244sentai@yahoo.com we can make arrangements . My copy of sh3 was stolen last year when my house was broken into . thanks __________________ Captain AJ