SH5 <$5 at amazon

[Bilge_Rat]

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

okay, I did the nasty and ordered it. Now, does the DRM stuff still hold true (meaning it is todt) (constant internet connection)

welcome to the dark side......

you just need to logon to start the game, after that an internet connection is not required.

[nikimcbee]

Originally Posted by Bilge_Rat

welcome to the dark side......

you just need to logon to start the game, after that an internet connection is not required.

cool. I guess I'll re-visit this thread when it arrives.

Is it Ironic, or is it just me?
SH5 is CHEAPER then SH3?


I'll never understand the French.

[nikimcbee]

Originally Posted by privateer

Is it Ironic, or is it just me?
SH5 is CHEAPER then SH3?


I'll never understand the French.

...and SH2, combined

[Ducimus]

Originally Posted by Bilge_Rat

you just need to logon to start the game, after that an internet connection is not required.

Now, if only Ubi will drop the login requirement, or at least add an offline mode. While i guess it's true you don't need a constant connection, the fact remains without a connection, you still can't play.

[Harmsway!]

So how far away is SH5 from the one year mark of the release date?
I say UBI should celebrate the first anniversary by removing DRM.

[Ducimus]

I have to be honest. The instant a supermod is published at version 1.0, I'll probably play this game, DRM or no since i already bought it.

I would LIKE to play SH4, I would even prefer it, I really would. Trouble is, after 3 and a half years of modding it, i can't stand to look at it, much less play it.

I can't go back to SH3 either - I've tried. It's just looking too old and dated to me. Besides that, been there done that. Ive probably played SH3 MORE then i've played SH4, and the PTO is my preferred theater.

So unless SH5 with a super mod measures up, sub simming is pretty much dead to me. I hate saying it, but there it is. Id delve into SH5 sooner if it wasn't for that DRM. Right now i need a major carrot incentive to even dig out the CD case. I really wish the magic was back. That magic i experienced when i first played SH3. I've spent too long digging under the hood of these games.

[Diablo2]

Take a loooooooooong break.. i got sick of silent hunter 4 after a while built a new pc took a while to get everything transfered to the new hd and thats when i realised how much i missed that game. Redownloaded rsrd and the latest tmo and got right back into it. Really would have 0 interist in sh5 had it not been for all the modding taking place "magnum opus mod" pushed me over the edge to buy it.

[Gereke]

Editing this old response. After putting more hours into this "sim" I've removed it from my hard drive.

I still give props to TDW and other modders for trying their best to make this piece of "software" operable and enjoyable. I have a lot of respect for those that try to make up for what lazy dev's failed short on. Outside of that I think SH5 is worth every penny I paid for it...... (cheap).

[THE_MASK]

Originally Posted by Ducimus

I have to be honest. The instant a supermod is published at version 1.0, I'll probably play this game, DRM or no since i already bought it.

I would LIKE to play SH4, I would even prefer it, I really would. Trouble is, after 3 and a half years of modding it, i can't stand to look at it, much less play it.

I can't go back to SH3 either - I've tried. It's just looking too old and dated to me. Besides that, been there done that. Ive probably played SH3 MORE then i've played SH4, and the PTO is my preferred theater.

So unless SH5 with a super mod measures up, sub simming is pretty much dead to me. I hate saying it, but there it is. Id delve into SH5 sooner if it wasn't for that DRM. Right now i need a major carrot incentive to even dig out the CD case. I really wish the magic was back. That magic i experienced when i first played SH3. I've spent too long digging under the hood of these games.

Install my list of mods and play things you couldnt in SH3/4 . Real navigation, walk around and interact with the crew . The AI is something else , i have no idea what they are up too most of the time . A truly dynamic campaign with changing objectives , timelines , etc . The mods are there so install and enjoy .

[nikimcbee]

The disk comes monday. So what do I need to know?

[musides]

I am considering buying the download version at Amazon. I still play SH3 on occasion, so I figure SH5 *might* be worth it, though all the complaints, etc, still have me worried.

FWIW, the DL version is just $9, which is not too much more than $4.60 + $4 shipping.

[musides]

Just downloaded it. Interesting. Ubisoft website says that 1.1 is the latest version for the US, but I also saw a 1.2 for the EU. Meanwhile, the game auto updater grabbed the EU 1.2 version.

[nikimcbee]

testing out game now....
Time to mod...

[Diablo2]

Takes getting use to thats for sure.