Getting back into SHIV

Scurvy · 06-30-13, 05:34 PM

I'm going to buy the "Gold Edition", 1.5 version. Is it OK to buy it from Steam or will I need the actual discs to get the mods here to work properly?

TorpX · 06-30-13, 08:28 PM

I would try to get it on disc, if I were you. Some people do ok with Steam, but some report problems. However, in the interest of full disclosure, I've never used Steam. I like to have things on disc.

Stealhead · 06-30-13, 09:47 PM

I am willing to bet that Steam issues are caused when Steam and therefore any game acquired from Steam is located in the "program files" folder always always always put games into a separate folder it can be your main drive that is fine but not in "program files".

Hard copy or digital it really makes no difference it is the exact same data.What matters with a Vista,Windows 7 or 8 machine is where you place those files.If inside "Program files" you will have problems especially when modding.Jut make a file in your main drive and call it "games" or "SH4" if you have a hard copy.If you have Steam uninstall it and reinstall manually into a folder you have crated (outside of program files) name it "Steam" for ease.

I happen to have SH4 Gold edition from a disc but I also have many Steam games and on my PC Steam is installed in its own folder and not associated with the "Program files" folder I have never had any serious problems with Steam games or modding them.My SH4 as well it has its very own folder on my main drive.

Scurvy · 07-18-13, 02:33 PM

Thanks guys.

I have my copy of SHIV Gold installed and RFB 2.0 (and the patch) downloaded.

I know I've got to be in harbor to install the mod but I haven't even started the sim yet. Will I have to run it and save it in-harbor and then install the mod or can I do it now?

Thanks again.

TorpX · 07-18-13, 09:42 PM

I would play a session of the game, in stock condition, just to make sure it works, then install your mods, and start a career. Don't try to use an old career; it won't work.

Good luck!

Scurvy · 07-20-13, 09:36 PM

Thanks. I've got the mod working now...kinda.

I ran across some fishing boats south of Japan. When I decided to sink them with my deck gun, it's unavailable. Same with AA. Actually, they're not on the boat at all but I have crew who are manning them.

Any ideas?

06-30-13, 05:34 PM	#1
Scurvy Bosun Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 67 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Getting back into SHIV I'm going to buy the "Gold Edition", 1.5 version. Is it OK to buy it from Steam or will I need the actual discs to get the mods here to work properly?

07-18-13, 09:42 PM	#5
TorpX Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,975 Downloads: 153 Uploads: 11	I would play a session of the game, in stock condition, just to make sure it works, then install your mods, and start a career. Don't try to use an old career; it won't work. Good luck!

06-30-13, 08:28 PM	#2
TorpX Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,975 Downloads: 153 Uploads: 11	I would try to get it on disc, if I were you. Some people do ok with Steam, but some report problems. However, in the interest of full disclosure, I've never used Steam. I like to have things on disc.

06-30-13, 09:47 PM	#3
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I am willing to bet that Steam issues are caused when Steam and therefore any game acquired from Steam is located in the "program files" folder always always always put games into a separate folder it can be your main drive that is fine but not in "program files". Hard copy or digital it really makes no difference it is the exact same data.What matters with a Vista,Windows 7 or 8 machine is where you place those files.If inside "Program files" you will have problems especially when modding.Jut make a file in your main drive and call it "games" or "SH4" if you have a hard copy.If you have Steam uninstall it and reinstall manually into a folder you have crated (outside of program files) name it "Steam" for ease. I happen to have SH4 Gold edition from a disc but I also have many Steam games and on my PC Steam is installed in its own folder and not associated with the "Program files" folder I have never had any serious problems with Steam games or modding them.My SH4 as well it has its very own folder on my main drive.

07-18-13, 02:33 PM	#4
Scurvy Bosun Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 67 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys. I have my copy of SHIV Gold installed and RFB 2.0 (and the patch) downloaded. I know I've got to be in harbor to install the mod but I haven't even started the sim yet. Will I have to run it and save it in-harbor and then install the mod or can I do it now? Thanks again.

07-20-13, 09:36 PM	#6
Scurvy Bosun Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 67 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Thanks. I've got the mod working now...kinda. I ran across some fishing boats south of Japan. When I decided to sink them with my deck gun, it's unavailable. Same with AA. Actually, they're not on the boat at all but I have crew who are manning them. Any ideas?