Hello from and old, new member

slopoke62 · 02-01-17, 10:19 PM

Or a new old member.

Oh well, I have been in sub-sims since the earliest MicroProse versions on Atari. (Big deal) But, I really found what I was waiting for in Silent Hunter III. I had tons of mods to make the game look like THE MOVIE. I loved the random style of the missions.

Not sure why I got away from it (probably career), but when SH5 came out, I was all over that. I soon discovered that the missions were scripted and you could get on the net for answers if you got stuck on one. I Hated this. Still, the game looked pretty cool and I had some fun but, it got old fast.

So, I got a way from that.

Now, I'm interested again. So, the question seems to be, whether to go back to III or restart 5?

Forgot to mention, I thought I'd to ahead in the mean-time and play SH5 (from Steam) and it won't run due to some uplay thing.

Turns out, III has issues with Steam, with newer OSs, etc.

I haven't tried 5 yet with it's scripted nature.

Also, the mods to make either game better were a nightmare that I was ok to deal with 15 years ago but, not now.

That doesn't mean I want a simple or sandbox game. I'm just hoping for some plug and play SH5 with dynamic missions.

Don't want much huh?

Any ideas?

THEBERBSTER · 02-02-17, 06:11 AM

A Warm Welcome Back To The Subsim Community > slopoke62
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Jimbuna · 02-02-17, 07:28 AM

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HW3 · 02-02-17, 01:25 PM

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slopoke62 · 02-02-17, 01:26 PM

Hi all!

Thanks Berbster for the links. I'm using uplay to launch a Steam version of SH5 (finally figured out how to get it going again).

The link you gave to SH5 (Wolves of Steel etc) says not for Steam right away. Does this mean I can't run any of the mods or did I miss something?

thx

Commander Wallace · 02-04-17, 03:38 PM

Welcome to Subsim slopoke62.

There are a number of Megamods for Silent hunter 3 not to mention a great number of JSGME enabled mods as well for SH3. With these mods, the sims look brand new. There is of course Silent Hunter 4 and 5.

Why would anyone choose between SH3,4 and 5. Enjoy them all and enjoy your time here as well.

02-01-17, 10:19 PM	#1
slopoke62 Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 7 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Hello from and old, new member Or a new old member. Oh well, I have been in sub-sims since the earliest MicroProse versions on Atari. (Big deal) But, I really found what I was waiting for in Silent Hunter III. I had tons of mods to make the game look like THE MOVIE. I loved the random style of the missions. Not sure why I got away from it (probably career), but when SH5 came out, I was all over that. I soon discovered that the missions were scripted and you could get on the net for answers if you got stuck on one. I Hated this. Still, the game looked pretty cool and I had some fun but, it got old fast. So, I got a way from that. Now, I'm interested again. So, the question seems to be, whether to go back to III or restart 5? Forgot to mention, I thought I'd to ahead in the mean-time and play SH5 (from Steam) and it won't run due to some uplay thing. Turns out, III has issues with Steam, with newer OSs, etc. I haven't tried 5 yet with it's scripted nature. Also, the mods to make either game better were a nightmare that I was ok to deal with 15 years ago but, not now. That doesn't mean I want a simple or sandbox game. I'm just hoping for some plug and play SH5 with dynamic missions. Don't want much huh? Any ideas?

02-02-17, 06:11 AM	#2
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	A Warm Welcome Back To The Subsim Community > slopoke62 Subsim <> How To Donate <> See The Benefits <> Support The Community If you are new to SH5 look > > HERE << STEAM is not compatible with the essential application TDW’s Generic File Patcher Steam Conversion Installation Instructions for SH5 Updated Version Highly Recommended SH5 > The Wolves Of Steel Mega Mod > Includes Optional KSDCommander And Working Enigma M4 Machine Highly Recommended SH3 > LIVING SILENT HUNTER III EDITION 2015 Mega Mod > Full Tutorials And Much More In My Signature Steam Conversion SH3 Installation Instructions By BL!ITZKR!EG __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

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02-02-17, 01:26 PM	#5
slopoke62 Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 7 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	TBC Hi all! Thanks Berbster for the links. I'm using uplay to launch a Steam version of SH5 (finally figured out how to get it going again). The link you gave to SH5 (Wolves of Steel etc) says not for Steam right away. Does this mean I can't run any of the mods or did I miss something? thx

02-04-17, 03:38 PM	#6
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,296 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	Welcome to Subsim slopoke62. There are a number of Megamods for Silent hunter 3 not to mention a great number of JSGME enabled mods as well for SH3. With these mods, the sims look brand new. There is of course Silent Hunter 4 and 5. Why would anyone choose between SH3,4 and 5. Enjoy them all and enjoy your time here as well.