Would you still be playing SH3 today if it wasn't for the mods?

Boris · 01-13-07, 08:47 PM

Would you still be playing SH3 today if it wasn't for the mods?

I'll might be asking more questions like this in future. I'm writing a paper on game modification for Uni.

melnibonian · 01-13-07, 08:52 PM

No Way. I had already stopped playing SH3 when I discovered GW. I never looked back after that

bigboywooly · 01-13-07, 08:54 PM

Same as Mel
Sh3 was on the shelf already buried
Was back playing RTW when found here and GW
Since then not stopped

JScones · 01-13-07, 09:01 PM

I want uncertainty. I want variation. I didn't like knowing that if "I wait for x minutes" or "If I submerge to x depth" I'd be safe.

Were it not for the modders adding this uncertainty and variation, plus fixing some annoying bugs in the process, SH3 would be sitting right beside my SH2, gathering dust.

As it is, SH3 is now up there with Panzer Elite, another game that thanks to modders (particularly Bob and crew who developed Ostpak) will never be removed from my hard drive. And it's now what, 9 years old???

melnibonian · 01-13-07, 09:17 PM

The funny thing for me is that I've never play SH1 and SH2 before. I knew about them but never tried them. When I got SH3 I was very impressed (especially with the graphics) but within 2-3 months I got very bored for the same reasons Jaesen mentioned. After that I stopped playing the game, and I concentrated on RTW/RTR and FM 2005/2006. At a later date I checked the net looking for patches to make the game a bit more challenging, and I've discovered GW and SubSim. My life will never be the same after that

AVGWarhawk · 01-13-07, 09:39 PM

The mods have completed the game in many ways and more to come. I shelved SH3 a month after I had it. Found GW 1.1 and been playing since.

stabiz · 01-13-07, 09:46 PM

I most certainly would not. GW 1.1a brought me back, GWX made me stay.

In addition we have all the fruits that are released from time to time in the candy-forum.

The Munster · 01-14-07, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JScones

I want uncertainty. I want variation. I didn't like knowing that if "I wait for x minutes" or "If I submerge to x depth" I'd be safe.

Were it not for the modders adding this uncertainty and variation, plus fixing some annoying bugs in the process, SH3 would be sitting right beside my SH2, gathering dust.

As it is, SH3 is now up there with Panzer Elite, another game that thanks to modders (particularly Bob and crew who developed Ostpak) will never be removed from my hard drive. And it's now what, 9 years old???

I played SH2 and like you, really enjoy(ed) Panzer Elite. Purchased SH3 and discovered my Computer wasn't up to the specs of the game so bought a Computer so I could run it and no problem. The downside is not being able to play Panzer Elite, Tank goes at 100 mph ! Haven't played anything else.
Correction, now play Virtual Pool [thanks to Gizzmoe's advice] as Expert Pool won't play either.
Definitely miss Panzer Elite and Expert Pool.

01-14-07, 09:18 AM

Interesting question, but I'm glad there are mods as they have proven to draw new players to the game and keep the regular players coming back for more.

I'm not sure if I would have carried on playing, the mods have most certainly extended the life span of the game. Mind you I got onto the mods band wagon quite late on (after 6 months or so of playing stock) and there was only the IUB ad IUB mods at the time - at least it goes to prove that the stock game kept me interested.

I honestly think I will still play this game in a years time along with SHIV, It will be great to have the best of both worlds playing with the USN and the Kriegsmarine.

mr chris · 01-14-07, 09:27 AM

SH3 was on the shelf then i found Subsim and then i was away with work with work for best part of a year Then when i came back i got hit in the face with GW1.1a. Now i play GWX and am happy as a pig in poo

JScones · 01-15-07, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kpt. Munson

I played SH2 and like you, really enjoy(ed) Panzer Elite. Purchased SH3 and discovered my Computer wasn't up to the specs of the game so bought a Computer so I could run it and no problem. The downside is not being able to play Panzer Elite, Tank goes at 100 mph ! Haven't played anything else.

I don't have that problem and my machine is only 1 year old. :hmm: Still, have you tried:

a) running Panzer Elite in compatibility mode for Win 98?
b) d/l and trying one of the numerous "slowdown" pieces of software that mimic older systems so games like PE, and my other favourite "Lords of the Realm 2" can run as they originally did?

Checkout http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...durham_og.mspx for more info in regards to both of these points and more!

The Munster · 01-15-07, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JScones

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kpt. Munson

I played SH2 and like you, really enjoy(ed) Panzer Elite. Purchased SH3 and discovered my Computer wasn't up to the specs of the game so bought a Computer so I could run it and no problem. The downside is not being able to play Panzer Elite, Tank goes at 100 mph ! Haven't played anything else.

I don't have that problem and my machine is only 1 year old. :hmm: Still, have you tried:

a) running Panzer Elite in compatibility mode for Win 98?
b) d/l and trying one of the numerous "slowdown" pieces of software that mimic older systems so games like PE, and my other favourite "Lords of the Realm 2" can run as they originally did?

Checkout http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...durham_og.mspx for more info in regards to both of these points and more!

Hi JScones and thanks for the stuff

; will give it a go.

Cheers.

Chaotic42 · 01-14-07, 05:12 PM

I've never tried any of the mods. The regular simulation balances realism and fun for me. I'm a hard-core realism fan when it comes to flight sims (Falcon 4 SP), but when it comes to sub-sims, I don't mind a little unrealistic play.

Letum · 01-15-07, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaotic42

I've never tried any of the mods. The regular simulation balances realism and fun for me. I'm a hard-core realism fan when it comes to flight sims (Falcon 4 SP), but when it comes to sub-sims, I don't mind a little unrealistic play.

You should try some mods.
They don't just improve realism.

Kruger · 01-15-07, 02:55 AM

I would definitely not be playing SH3 anymore, if there wasn't for all these wonderful mods. In fact, prior to discoveryng Subsim community, I had allready stopped playing SH3 for about half a year, it was boring. Since then, I have tried most of the mods. I was very happy to see that so many people shared my passion, at least abroad...if not in my country

. For me, and I am sure that many of you feel the same, the classic submarine era has become almost an obsession. Whether german, american, russian or ..you name it, the silhouette of a sub makes my heart beat faster.

All the best for everyone, may the waves be with you.

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01-13-07, 08:47 PM	#1
Boris Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 1,691 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	Would you still be playing SH3 today if it wasn't for the mods? Would you still be playing SH3 today if it wasn't for the mods? I'll might be asking more questions like this in future. I'm writing a paper on game modification for Uni.

01-13-07, 08:52 PM	#2
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	No Way. I had already stopped playing SH3 when I discovered GW. I never looked back after that __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

01-13-07, 08:54 PM	#3
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Same as Mel Sh3 was on the shelf already buried Was back playing RTW when found here and GW Since then not stopped __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41

01-13-07, 09:17 PM	#5
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	The funny thing for me is that I've never play SH1 and SH2 before. I knew about them but never tried them. When I got SH3 I was very impressed (especially with the graphics) but within 2-3 months I got very bored for the same reasons Jaesen mentioned. After that I stopped playing the game, and I concentrated on RTW/RTR and FM 2005/2006. At a later date I checked the net looking for patches to make the game a bit more challenging, and I've discovered GW and SubSim. My life will never be the same after that __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

01-13-07, 09:01 PM	#4
JScones Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,501 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I want uncertainty. I want variation. I didn't like knowing that if "I wait for x minutes" or "If I submerge to x depth" I'd be safe. Were it not for the modders adding this uncertainty and variation, plus fixing some annoying bugs in the process, SH3 would be sitting right beside my SH2, gathering dust. As it is, SH3 is now up there with Panzer Elite, another game that thanks to modders (particularly Bob and crew who developed Ostpak) will never be removed from my hard drive. And it's now what, 9 years old???

01-13-07, 09:39 PM	#6
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,254 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	The mods have completed the game in many ways and more to come. I shelved SH3 a month after I had it. Found GW 1.1 and been playing since. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

01-13-07, 09:46 PM	#7
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	I most certainly would not. GW 1.1a brought me back, GWX made me stay. In addition we have all the fruits that are released from time to time in the candy-forum. __________________

01-14-07, 09:18 AM	#9
Goose_green Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Interesting question, but I'm glad there are mods as they have proven to draw new players to the game and keep the regular players coming back for more. I'm not sure if I would have carried on playing, the mods have most certainly extended the life span of the game. Mind you I got onto the mods band wagon quite late on (after 6 months or so of playing stock) and there was only the IUB ad IUB mods at the time - at least it goes to prove that the stock game kept me interested. I honestly think I will still play this game in a years time along with SHIV, It will be great to have the best of both worlds playing with the USN and the Kriegsmarine.

01-14-07, 09:27 AM	#10
mr chris Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herefordshire, England Posts: 3,562 Downloads: 216 Uploads: 0	SH3 was on the shelf then i found Subsim and then i was away with work with work for best part of a year Then when i came back i got hit in the face with GW1.1a. Now i play GWX and am happy as a pig in poo __________________

01-14-07, 05:12 PM	#13
Chaotic42 Torpedoman Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast, USA Posts: 113 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've never tried any of the mods. The regular simulation balances realism and fun for me. I'm a hard-core realism fan when it comes to flight sims (Falcon 4 SP), but when it comes to sub-sims, I don't mind a little unrealistic play. __________________ Complex numbers are all fun and games until someone loses an i.

01-15-07, 02:55 AM	#15
Kruger Commander Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 476 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	I would definitely not be playing SH3 anymore, if there wasn't for all these wonderful mods. In fact, prior to discoveryng Subsim community, I had allready stopped playing SH3 for about half a year, it was boring. Since then, I have tried most of the mods. I was very happy to see that so many people shared my passion, at least abroad...if not in my country . For me, and I am sure that many of you feel the same, the classic submarine era has become almost an obsession. Whether german, american, russian or ..you name it, the silhouette of a sub makes my heart beat faster. All the best for everyone, may the waves be with you.