I wanted to like SH4.. but I just cant enjoy it

Piggy · 12-11-08, 05:41 PM

I got it last friday, played it all weekend and this week, trying out all the various mods etc...

The graphics are stunning and suprisingly my rig ran it fairly well but I just cant enjoy it. Im not sure whats bothering me about it... its just not nearly as fun as SH3.

I dont understand how they can differ so much (at least to me they do), yet be virtaully the same game in pricipal.

Back to the cold atlantic and GWX for me.

12-11-08, 05:53 PM

In truth?
Sh3 and SH4 are different Games/Sims.

Sure, some of the modding is the same.
But play wise?
Different creatures.
Not everyone will like the change from SH3 to SH4.
Some love it.
And that's good!

Kind of like flying WWI planes then going to WWII planes in a flight sim.
Sure, it's still the same.
But different.

We all have different tastes.
It's the perspective you take that matters.
And it only matters to YOU!
Not anyone else!

Piggy · 12-11-08, 06:09 PM

I know, I just wish we could have the detail/graphics in that SH4 has in SH3.

Though before I saw SH4 I though SH3's graphics were pretty darn good too, in a sense I kinda ruined it for myself in that respect.

Hate it when I do that...

Im sure one patrol in the atlantic will fix that...

Reece · 12-11-08, 07:35 PM

Yes I know exactly how you feel Piggy, I gave it 3 good goes but just don't enjoy it, I am waiting for GWX4 to be released & I will give it another go, knowing the GWX team it will be a hit!!

Task Force · 12-11-08, 08:08 PM

I have the same feeling as you Piggy about SH3 and 4, Just something, I dont know what.... Just..... something.....

Laufen zum Ziel · 12-11-08, 08:47 PM

There both good games but I think us SHIII addicts have
played SHIII so long that SHIV would be like giving up your
mistress when your wife catches you.... HARD TO DO.

FIREWALL · 12-11-08, 09:56 PM

SH-3 is Gray and Cold.... Like the Atlantic.

StarFox · 12-11-08, 10:34 PM

I never liked how SH4 was set up. If I could have Silent Hunter 4 set up to play like Silent Hunter III control wise, and the game interface, I would play it.

But since that is not the case.....its collecting dust in my DVD/CD case

skookum · 12-12-08, 12:07 AM

I felt the same way till I combined Operation Monsun with Trigger Maru Mod. Now I have killer environmental effects with a great North Atlantic Campaign. Feels almost like SH3 except without the great gramaphone tunes. But I'm looking for a way to fix that too.

FIREWALL · 12-12-08, 12:48 AM

I had SH4 Gold with uboat missons.

I use the disc for a drink coaster and the case to level my desk.

subchaser12 · 12-12-08, 02:12 AM

So in other words, SH4 is pretty but doesn't have much personality?

Myxale · 12-12-08, 04:37 AM

Me too! I feel there is thih big chunk of "the Vibe" missing in SH4.

I really hope the GWX can fix this!

ReallyDedPoet · 12-12-08, 07:49 AM

There have been enough of these threads

They often end in mudslinging, etc.

There are plenty of mods for the PTO side of things and some ( OM being one )
for the ATO plus GWX is being modded for the ATO so the future only looks bright for SH4.

Anyhoo....

Let's move on

RDP

12-11-08, 05:41 PM	#1
Piggy Ensign Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Posts: 234 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	I wanted to like SH4.. but I just cant enjoy it I got it last friday, played it all weekend and this week, trying out all the various mods etc... The graphics are stunning and suprisingly my rig ran it fairly well but I just cant enjoy it. Im not sure whats bothering me about it... its just not nearly as fun as SH3. I dont understand how they can differ so much (at least to me they do), yet be virtaully the same game in pricipal. Back to the cold atlantic and GWX for me.

12-11-08, 07:35 PM	#4
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,696 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Yes I know exactly how you feel Piggy, I gave it 3 good goes but just don't enjoy it, I am waiting for GWX4 to be released & I will give it another go, knowing the GWX team it will be a hit!! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

12-11-08, 08:08 PM	#5
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I have the same feeling as you Piggy about SH3 and 4, Just something, I dont know what.... Just..... something..... __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

12-11-08, 08:47 PM	#6
Laufen zum Ziel Eternal Patrol Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hiding on the bottom Posts: 1,783 Downloads: 853 Uploads: 457	There both good games but I think us SHIII addicts have played SHIII so long that SHIV would be like giving up your mistress when your wife catches you.... HARD TO DO. __________________ RIP Laufen zum Ziel

12-11-08, 09:56 PM	#7
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	SH-3 is Gray and Cold.... Like the Atlantic. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

12-11-08, 05:53 PM	#2
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	In truth? Sh3 and SH4 are different Games/Sims. Sure, some of the modding is the same. But play wise? Different creatures. Not everyone will like the change from SH3 to SH4. Some love it. And that's good! Kind of like flying WWI planes then going to WWII planes in a flight sim. Sure, it's still the same. But different. We all have different tastes. It's the perspective you take that matters. And it only matters to YOU! Not anyone else!

12-11-08, 06:09 PM	#3
Piggy Ensign Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Posts: 234 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	I know, I just wish we could have the detail/graphics in that SH4 has in SH3. Though before I saw SH4 I though SH3's graphics were pretty darn good too, in a sense I kinda ruined it for myself in that respect. Hate it when I do that... Im sure one patrol in the atlantic will fix that...

12-11-08, 10:34 PM	#8
StarFox Engineer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado, USA Posts: 216 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	I never liked how SH4 was set up. If I could have Silent Hunter 4 set up to play like Silent Hunter III control wise, and the game interface, I would play it. But since that is not the case.....its collecting dust in my DVD/CD case __________________ Devoted fan of the SS United States, America's Flagship! I dream of her second life....

12-12-08, 12:07 AM	#9
skookum Weps Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 351 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	I felt the same way till I combined Operation Monsun with Trigger Maru Mod. Now I have killer environmental effects with a great North Atlantic Campaign. Feels almost like SH3 except without the great gramaphone tunes. But I'm looking for a way to fix that too. __________________

12-12-08, 12:48 AM	#10
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	I had SH4 Gold with uboat missons. I use the disc for a drink coaster and the case to level my desk. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

12-12-08, 02:12 AM	#11
subchaser12 Sonar Guy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spam, duplicate accounts, provoking moderators. Posts: 377 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	So in other words, SH4 is pretty but doesn't have much personality?

12-12-08, 04:37 AM	#12
Myxale Admiral Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: PQ AN 25 Posts: 2,178 Downloads: 70 Uploads: 0	Me too! I feel there is thih big chunk of "the Vibe" missing in SH4. I really hope the GWX can fix this! __________________ SH3+GWX SH5+WoS Still Sailing....still Deep

12-12-08, 07:49 AM	#13
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,885 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	There have been enough of these threads They often end in mudslinging, etc. There are plenty of mods for the PTO side of things and some ( OM being one ) for the ATO plus GWX is being modded for the ATO so the future only looks bright for SH4. Anyhoo.... Let's move on RDP __________________ Back in the Day Last edited by ReallyDedPoet; 12-12-08 at 08:23 AM.