SH3/4 Steam group

Wicked Popsicle · 05-07-09, 07:15 PM

For those who has steam and want to be apart of the group. Join Up!!!!
http://steamcommunity.com/groups/sh34

Akula4745 · 05-07-09, 09:55 PM

I have not messed with the multiplayer side of SH4, Wicked... is that the main benefit of Steam? And didn't I also see something about a difference in the Steam SH4 and the regular CD version of SH4? Just curious... never used Steam before.

Akula4745

SteamWake · 05-08-09, 08:43 AM

The main difference is the copy protection scheme. Wether or not the two versions are sympatico for online play I dont know.

I do know online play is a bit crippled in that the two players must have the exact same package (mods, and version) to connect. Even when you do connect its not all that compelling (no time compression, etc.).

Got nothing against online play but Ill defer to those that actually do it for now.

Akula4745 · 05-08-09, 05:13 PM

Thanks SW... that makes sense.

No time compression in multiplayer? Holy cow, that would make for some long games! Yikes... or do all the players just spawn already in range of each other?

Akula4745

Rockin Robbins · 05-09-09, 08:06 AM

That's all determined by the mission they use. A good mission is the only way to make multiplayer worthwhile without the time compression feature. With a good mission I can't see any reason multiplay couldn't be fun.

Akula4745 · 05-09-09, 10:01 AM

Understood RR - I was thinking of an "open world" format as opposed to a defined mission. Makes perfect sense to me now. Duh.

I may have to try multiplayer sometime... course I will have to punch a few holes in the firewall to do it.

One last question: can players connect directly or is there a cost for the service to connect (like Steam)? Thanks all.

Akula4745

05-07-09, 07:15 PM	#1
Wicked Popsicle A-ganger Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 73 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	SH3/4 Steam group For those who has steam and want to be apart of the group. Join Up!!!! http://steamcommunity.com/groups/sh34 __________________

05-07-09, 09:55 PM	#2
Akula4745 Convicted Ship Killer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Just out of sight... plotting your course and speed Posts: 846 Downloads: 371 Uploads: 1	I have not messed with the multiplayer side of SH4, Wicked... is that the main benefit of Steam? And didn't I also see something about a difference in the Steam SH4 and the regular CD version of SH4? Just curious... never used Steam before. Akula4745 __________________ Akula4745 "If you sit by the river long enough... the body of your enemy will float by -- SunTzu"

05-08-09, 08:43 AM	#3
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	The main difference is the copy protection scheme. Wether or not the two versions are sympatico for online play I dont know. I do know online play is a bit crippled in that the two players must have the exact same package (mods, and version) to connect. Even when you do connect its not all that compelling (no time compression, etc.). Got nothing against online play but Ill defer to those that actually do it for now. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

05-08-09, 05:13 PM	#4
Akula4745 Convicted Ship Killer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Just out of sight... plotting your course and speed Posts: 846 Downloads: 371 Uploads: 1	Thanks SW... that makes sense. No time compression in multiplayer? Holy cow, that would make for some long games! Yikes... or do all the players just spawn already in range of each other? Akula4745 __________________ Akula4745 "If you sit by the river long enough... the body of your enemy will float by -- SunTzu"

05-09-09, 08:06 AM	#5
Rockin Robbins Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DeLand, FL Posts: 8,900 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 52	That's all determined by the mission they use. A good mission is the only way to make multiplayer worthwhile without the time compression feature. With a good mission I can't see any reason multiplay couldn't be fun. __________________ Sub Skipper's Bag of Tricks, Slightly Subnuclear Mk 14 & Cutie, Slightly Subnuclear Deck Gun, EZPlot 2.0, TMOPlot, TMOKeys, SH4CMS

05-09-09, 10:01 AM	#6
Akula4745 Convicted Ship Killer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Just out of sight... plotting your course and speed Posts: 846 Downloads: 371 Uploads: 1	Understood RR - I was thinking of an "open world" format as opposed to a defined mission. Makes perfect sense to me now. Duh. I may have to try multiplayer sometime... course I will have to punch a few holes in the firewall to do it. One last question: can players connect directly or is there a cost for the service to connect (like Steam)? Thanks all. Akula4745 __________________ Akula4745 "If you sit by the river long enough... the body of your enemy will float by -- SunTzu"