SH III or SH IV?

nappy · 05-12-10, 06:37 AM

Hi all, ive been away for quite some time and ive got a couple of questions.
I have currently SH III and SH IV in the drawer and im considering which one to install.
(SH V is not an option due to the current DRM scheme)

So.. the questions is.. which one should i install ? what im looking for is stability, having a good time, mods and being able to plot the torpedo solution the old way with calculaters and rulers.

Any reason for installing one over the other?

Any and all help appriciated.

nappy.

ps: i apologize if this is not the right forum

convoy hunter · 05-12-10, 06:44 AM

you are at the right forum.
I would reccommend SHIII because it is more realistic. Also download the GWX it will make the game even better.
SHIV is for graphics with little realism.

sharkbit · 05-12-10, 08:23 AM

Ummmmm....both?
There's no rule that you have to have only on SH game installed.

Install 'em both and play which ever one you're in the mood for.

nappy · 05-12-10, 08:32 AM

heh, as much as id like to, my computer time is somewhat limited, being a family mand and all, so im afraid im going to have to stick to one.. im also one of those guys that focus strictly on game at a time. having 2 careers in 2 different games would somewhat ruin my
immersion factor

Realism is important for me so it seems SH III is the way to go

nappy

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharkbit

Ummmmm....both?
There's no rule that you have to have only on SH game installed.

Install 'em both and play which ever one you're in the mood for.

Rockin Robbins · 05-12-10, 08:42 AM

SHIII without wolfpacks is as real as SH4 without water. Realism is no reason to choose between the games because neither can claim much at all. The only thing to choose between them is gameplay quality and they are both about equal.

So it really comes down to whether you are interested in playing U-Boats in the Atlantic only or whether you are interested in playing both in the same game. Frankly, I have both of them and say that unless you do you're missing something important. The price is right!

With SH5 you are at the mercy of a company that requires you to be online with one if their miserly three servers for the entire world. The game won't operate unless you're logged on, which means that when they disconnect those servers, guess what? Your game has been pirated! Other game companies have blazed the trail, forcing upgrades and just abandoning customers who purchased games in good faith after periods as short as a year. Ubi is just imitating success. Don't be a fool. Give SH5 a pass.

nappy · 05-12-10, 08:50 AM

quick reply before i leave work. As much as i admire and understand the battle
against softwar pirates, i will not buy a piece of software which requires me to be online when playing a single player game. It is a decision i have made, and will stand by it regardless

nappy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockin Robbins

Don't be a fool. Give SH5 a pass.

Kpt. Lehmann · 05-12-10, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockin Robbins

SHIII without wolfpacks is as real as SH4 without water.

Nah, given that most U-boat engagements were executed in the absence of other assisting boats, it isn't much of a loss in the grand scheme of things. We've just had to settle for an imperfect arrangement.

I don't have anything good to say about SH5/Ubisoft's DRM... so I won't comment about that.

My thoughts are, that as long as its got diesel and electric engines/mostors... as a player, you are well taken care of whatever your taste is, be it ATO or PTO regardless of SH5's current state or existence.

05-12-10, 06:37 AM	#1
nappy Helmsman Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 101 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	SH III or SH IV? Hi all, ive been away for quite some time and ive got a couple of questions. I have currently SH III and SH IV in the drawer and im considering which one to install. (SH V is not an option due to the current DRM scheme) So.. the questions is.. which one should i install ? what im looking for is stability, having a good time, mods and being able to plot the torpedo solution the old way with calculaters and rulers. Any reason for installing one over the other? Any and all help appriciated. nappy. ps: i apologize if this is not the right forum

05-12-10, 08:23 AM	#3
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	Ummmmm....both? There's no rule that you have to have only on SH game installed. Install 'em both and play which ever one you're in the mood for. __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

05-12-10, 08:42 AM	#5
Rockin Robbins Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DeLand, FL Posts: 8,900 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 52	SHIII without wolfpacks is as real as SH4 without water. Realism is no reason to choose between the games because neither can claim much at all. The only thing to choose between them is gameplay quality and they are both about equal. So it really comes down to whether you are interested in playing U-Boats in the Atlantic only or whether you are interested in playing both in the same game. Frankly, I have both of them and say that unless you do you're missing something important. The price is right! With SH5 you are at the mercy of a company that requires you to be online with one if their miserly three servers for the entire world. The game won't operate unless you're logged on, which means that when they disconnect those servers, guess what? Your game has been pirated! Other game companies have blazed the trail, forcing upgrades and just abandoning customers who purchased games in good faith after periods as short as a year. Ubi is just imitating success. Don't be a fool. Give SH5 a pass. __________________ Sub Skipper's Bag of Tricks, Slightly Subnuclear Mk 14 & Cutie, Slightly Subnuclear Deck Gun, EZPlot 2.0, TMOPlot, TMOKeys, SH4CMS

05-12-10, 06:44 AM	#2
convoy hunter Samurai Navy Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: kapandriti, Greece Posts: 576 Downloads: 103 Uploads: 0	you are at the right forum. I would reccommend SHIII because it is more realistic. Also download the GWX it will make the game even better. SHIV is for graphics with little realism.