Ready to try out SH IV

Bobbarry1951 · 12-18-10, 09:10 AM

I am a fan of Silent Hunter III. I recently loaded the game in my new computer and have been enjoying hours of stalking using the superb SH3 mod. I am interested in trying out Silent Hunter IV (SH IV) which is why I am posting in this forum.

My first concern is in reading the reviews, the game had serious bugs on it's original release. I know there have been a number of patches and my question would be: Were the bugs in the original release addressed to allow a level of game play comparable to Silent Hunter III?

I am aware there are a number of mods for SH IV, I just want to get a game that actually works.

I see there is a SH IV Gold edition available. There is apparently an expansion to the original game which includes U boats in the Indian Ocean, I believe. I already have a fine U boat simulation in SH III and really don't care about the U boat expansion. Is the Gold edition simply the patched version of the original game? The reason I ask is I see both games available on line and there is a reasonable price break between the two. I have no problem downloading and installing patches for the original if the end result is all I am missing is the U boat expansion.

No stores in my area have either game in stock. I did some looking around on line and found a wide variety of prices for the two games ranging from $10 to $50. I am inclined to toward a download of the original game. Being unsure of the forum policy on naming commercial sites, I will avoid same. If people have attempted this approach and it is permitted by the forum, any feedback on which site to use would be appreciated.

Running Windows 7 64 which I assume is not an obstacle.

One final tangential question: I am running SH III with no crew fatigue. Is that available in the mods for SH IV?

Thanks for your help.

Armistead · 12-18-10, 09:20 AM

Get Silent Hunter Gold U boats as it's 1.5 and all the newer mods work off 1.5.
With mods it's a great game. Stock is bugged and unrealistic. SH3 was the same way.

Jan Kyster · 12-18-10, 10:25 AM

Yes to Gold Edition - and a big no to download.

Make one clean, base install and copy that for each "major" mod install, like Operation Monsun, TMO, RFB, Japanese Campaign, FOTRS etc. etc.

The disc can be installed an unlimited number of times, no StarForce or other nasty stuff.
For the fun of it, just try a search in this forum for "steam" and enjoy...

Try amazon for a disc. Prices from $8 to ... $54?

I see there's a bunch for sale in Germany, €8-10 ~ $12

If you have troubles finding one or want me to find one, don't hesitate to pm me!

Happy Hunting!

Takao · 12-18-10, 10:34 AM

I agree, get the gold edition, for all the reasons mention by other posters. While SHIII is tops for U-boats, it is nice to have the option to use U-boats, especially with the Operation Monsun mod.

You should be able to get a used copy fairly cheap.

Sailor Steve · 12-18-10, 10:48 AM

Again, the Gold Edition. It comes fully patched to 1.5.

Also you'll find that the upgrades make for a better u-boat experience as well. While it hasn't been modded as far as SH3, SH4 has better graphics, a far better crew management system, some cool goodies like calling for Battle Stations - all these things improve the u-boat game as well as adding the American side of the war.

Bobbarry1951 · 12-19-10, 12:48 PM

Wow
Oh My Gosh
This is pretty good!

Thanks all for taking the time to respond to my original post. I listened to you and after a few phone calls found the Gold version sitting in a bargain bin. It was a long drive and nothing like a large US mall one week before Xmas. Bottom line, got it for $19.99. For those interested, Amazon was the place selling new for $50.

Loaded it up, runs fine on Windows 7 64. Still have to figure out a bunch of things but I will cruise the forums first. It was kinda nice to get the Congressional Medal of Honor on my first patrol

. Off to my next patrol, thank you all again.

ETR3(SS) · 12-19-10, 04:15 PM

It may be a little late to mention this but don't install SH4 to the Program Files folder. Doing so will cause you headaches down the road when you decide you want to play with some of the mods using JSGME. Creating a folder just for the games you play and installing them all there would be a wise idea. Mine install path for example is D:Games/Ubisoft.

12-18-10, 09:10 AM	#1
Bobbarry1951 Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 10 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Ready to try out SH IV I am a fan of Silent Hunter III. I recently loaded the game in my new computer and have been enjoying hours of stalking using the superb SH3 mod. I am interested in trying out Silent Hunter IV (SH IV) which is why I am posting in this forum. My first concern is in reading the reviews, the game had serious bugs on it's original release. I know there have been a number of patches and my question would be: Were the bugs in the original release addressed to allow a level of game play comparable to Silent Hunter III? I am aware there are a number of mods for SH IV, I just want to get a game that actually works. I see there is a SH IV Gold edition available. There is apparently an expansion to the original game which includes U boats in the Indian Ocean, I believe. I already have a fine U boat simulation in SH III and really don't care about the U boat expansion. Is the Gold edition simply the patched version of the original game? The reason I ask is I see both games available on line and there is a reasonable price break between the two. I have no problem downloading and installing patches for the original if the end result is all I am missing is the U boat expansion. No stores in my area have either game in stock. I did some looking around on line and found a wide variety of prices for the two games ranging from $10 to $50. I am inclined to toward a download of the original game. Being unsure of the forum policy on naming commercial sites, I will avoid same. If people have attempted this approach and it is permitted by the forum, any feedback on which site to use would be appreciated. Running Windows 7 64 which I assume is not an obstacle. One final tangential question: I am running SH III with no crew fatigue. Is that available in the mods for SH IV? Thanks for your help.

12-18-10, 10:48 AM	#5
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Again, the Gold Edition. It comes fully patched to 1.5. Also you'll find that the upgrades make for a better u-boat experience as well. While it hasn't been modded as far as SH3, SH4 has better graphics, a far better crew management system, some cool goodies like calling for Battle Stations - all these things improve the u-boat game as well as adding the American side of the war. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

12-19-10, 04:15 PM	#7
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	It may be a little late to mention this but don't install SH4 to the Program Files folder. Doing so will cause you headaches down the road when you decide you want to play with some of the mods using JSGME. Creating a folder just for the games you play and installing them all there would be a wise idea. Mine install path for example is D:Games/Ubisoft. __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.

12-18-10, 09:20 AM	#2
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Get Silent Hunter Gold U boats as it's 1.5 and all the newer mods work off 1.5. With mods it's a great game. Stock is bugged and unrealistic. SH3 was the same way.

12-18-10, 10:25 AM	#3
Jan Kyster Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,151 Downloads: 152 Uploads: 0	Yes to Gold Edition - and a big no to download. Make one clean, base install and copy that for each "major" mod install, like Operation Monsun, TMO, RFB, Japanese Campaign, FOTRS etc. etc. The disc can be installed an unlimited number of times, no StarForce or other nasty stuff. For the fun of it, just try a search in this forum for "steam" and enjoy... Try amazon for a disc. Prices from $8 to ... $54? I see there's a bunch for sale in Germany, €8-10 ~ $12 If you have troubles finding one or want me to find one, don't hesitate to pm me! Happy Hunting!

12-18-10, 10:34 AM	#4
Takao Officer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 244 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I agree, get the gold edition, for all the reasons mention by other posters. While SHIII is tops for U-boats, it is nice to have the option to use U-boats, especially with the Operation Monsun mod. You should be able to get a used copy fairly cheap.

12-19-10, 12:48 PM	#6
Bobbarry1951 Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 10 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Wow Oh My Gosh This is pretty good! Thanks all for taking the time to respond to my original post. I listened to you and after a few phone calls found the Gold version sitting in a bargain bin. It was a long drive and nothing like a large US mall one week before Xmas. Bottom line, got it for $19.99. For those interested, Amazon was the place selling new for $50. Loaded it up, runs fine on Windows 7 64. Still have to figure out a bunch of things but I will cruise the forums first. It was kinda nice to get the Congressional Medal of Honor on my first patrol . Off to my next patrol, thank you all again.