SH3 or SH4

fedone · 04-26-12, 09:13 AM

Hi guys,
I would like to ask you some suggestions about SH3 and SH4.
I have finally upgraded my computer which will allow me to play both games with maximum details. Unfortunately I don't have much free time so I decided to ask "the veterans" for a suggestion.
I am a fan of SH serie since his first, I played many hours with SH3 loving his crew/damage management as the best part of the game for me was the "hiding & escaping" part (yes, not firing and destroying but hiding and escaping).
I know that both titles have a lot of mods now days so my question is:
What I really love of those games is (in order): Crew/damage management, Graphic, game play/realism.
Which Title with which mod you would suggest me to enhance those points?
(i didn't mention SH5 cause I think it is too different from his predeccessors and has no crew management)

Thank you veru much for your time.

Jimbuna · 04-26-12, 09:48 AM

Play them both....they're cheap enough at todays prices.

fedone · 04-26-12, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Play them both....they're cheap enough at todays prices.

thank you but I think the reply is out of topic.
I already have both of them, my problem is not the price but the lack of time (work and family).
I would like to save some time asking someone who already played both with mods, hoping to get the best advice for enjoyng one of them with mods according to what I liked most of SH3 (crew/damafe management, graphic and relism/game play

Gargamel · 04-26-12, 10:25 AM

Actually, it's not off topic. Each had their ups and downs. With mods , it's been said they are difficult to compare. Just play both. Look through the threads for ideas on mod soup recipes.

fedone · 04-26-12, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gargamel

Actually, it's not off topic. Each had their ups and downs. With mods , it's been said they are difficult to compare. Just play both. Look through the threads for ideas on mod soup recipes.

uhmmm.... I know about all the threads around, what i was hoping was just a quick review about the two titles with mods played by hardcore gamers.

I got my Ideas but instead of installing both of them, upload the many mods are around, trying them and uninstalling, my hope was to find out the best option for me according to gamer's point of view...

thank you for the suggestion anyway

Jimbuna · 04-26-12, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fedone

thank you but I think the reply is out of topic.
I already have both of them, my problem is not the price but the lack of time (work and family).
I would like to save some time asking someone who already played both with mods, hoping to get the best advice for enjoyng one of them with mods according to what I liked most of SH3 (crew/damafe management, graphic and relism/game play

Okay...no problem.

Tinman764 · 04-26-12, 12:09 PM

TBH what it really comes down to is do you want to sail in the Pacific or the North Atlantic? Do you want to be American or German?

Modded out both games are extreamly good at what they do.

And just as an FYI - I have played SH3, 4 and 5 a lot but I always find myself heading back to my trusty SH3 GWX+SH3 Commander installation.

Raptor · 04-26-12, 12:16 PM

Have both SH3 and SH4

Quickly gave up on SH4; steep learning curve; never could figure out crewing; useless manual.

Staying with SH3 with GWX

Herr-Berbunch · 04-26-12, 12:43 PM

You've asked in the 3 forum so Ill say 3, and if you're that short of time you won't want to spend ages downloading.

Which do you prefer, it's not us playing.

fedone · 04-26-12, 01:13 PM

thank you guys,
these are the answers I was looking for.
It looks like the 3rd is the best all round, I have to figure out the best mod to put and I know there are many.

thank you for your time

flag4 · 04-26-12, 02:15 PM

SH3 for me...if this is any help fedone, my mod list, which starts with GWX GOLD - then..

GWX - Captain America's Officer Icons
GWX - Lite Harbor Traffic
GWX - No Medals on Crew
GWX - Open Hatch Mod
Real Depth Charge
Rbs1_SH4_Effects_GWX_30_71
DBSM for SH3
Dowly's NeinHerrKaleu Mod
Extreme Wet Weather Gear Mod
Waterstream+Exhaust Combi V2.3 for GWX3
Flags_enlighten
Das Boot Clothes
GWX - 16km Atmosphere
Haunting Atlantic Wind
LifeBoats&Debris_v4
Hitman Optics for GWX3 v.1

.. choosing mods is a personal matter. you'll have to try stuff out, keeping in mind your computers capability for example. but you can always come back here for help if you are stuck

fedone · 04-26-12, 02:28 PM

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FLAG4!
I will copy and paste your post, going to install and play SH3 next week.
I am worried about uncompatibility between mods, so your list is really useful and an excellent starting point.

flag4 · 04-26-12, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fedone

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FLAG4!
I will copy and paste your post, going to install and play SH3 next week.
I am worried about uncompatibility between mods, so your list is really useful and an excellent starting point.

maybe you dont need to copy n paste - have a look at this thread from SH3, its a mod thread, you'll see all sorts of combinations here:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=174224

hope it works

ps. i have a short cut to this thread on my desk top for reference should i need it.

fedone · 04-26-12, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flag4

maybe you dont need to copy n paste - have a look at this thread from SH3, its a mod thread, you'll see all sorts of combinations here:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=174224

hope it works

ps. i have a short cut to this thread on my desk top for reference should i need it.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU

vanjast · 04-26-12, 06:01 PM

Which side is your alliance ??

If you live in the USA... you want to play SH4
This is because your 'patriotic' calling is so ... ???
It also because you WON the war ?

If you live 'Elsewhere' (UK, Germany..) your 'patriotic calling' is not so intense and you're willing to 'see' the other side's POV...
You want to play SH3.

SO... if you're willing to defy propaganda of all types and be a 'man'/'woman', join the Kriegsmarine and find out for yourself !!

04-26-12, 09:13 AM	#1
fedone Swabbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 8 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	SH3 or SH4 Hi guys, I would like to ask you some suggestions about SH3 and SH4. I have finally upgraded my computer which will allow me to play both games with maximum details. Unfortunately I don't have much free time so I decided to ask "the veterans" for a suggestion. I am a fan of SH serie since his first, I played many hours with SH3 loving his crew/damage management as the best part of the game for me was the "hiding & escaping" part (yes, not firing and destroying but hiding and escaping). I know that both titles have a lot of mods now days so my question is: What I really love of those games is (in order): Crew/damage management, Graphic, game play/realism. Which Title with which mod you would suggest me to enhance those points? (i didn't mention SH5 cause I think it is too different from his predeccessors and has no crew management) Thank you veru much for your time.

04-26-12, 09:48 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,615 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Play them both....they're cheap enough at todays prices. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-26-12, 10:25 AM	#4
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Actually, it's not off topic. Each had their ups and downs. With mods , it's been said they are difficult to compare. Just play both. Look through the threads for ideas on mod soup recipes. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

04-26-12, 12:16 PM	#8
Raptor Weps Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pacific NW, USA Posts: 350 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	Have both SH3 and SH4 Quickly gave up on SH4; steep learning curve; never could figure out crewing; useless manual. Staying with SH3 with GWX __________________ Raptor

04-26-12, 12:43 PM	#9
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	You've asked in the 3 forum so Ill say 3, and if you're that short of time you won't want to spend ages downloading. Which do you prefer, it's not us playing. __________________

04-26-12, 12:09 PM	#7
Tinman764 Chief Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: U-32's Wintergarten Posts: 325 Downloads: 182 Uploads: 0	TBH what it really comes down to is do you want to sail in the Pacific or the North Atlantic? Do you want to be American or German? Modded out both games are extreamly good at what they do. And just as an FYI - I have played SH3, 4 and 5 a lot but I always find myself heading back to my trusty SH3 GWX+SH3 Commander installation.

04-26-12, 01:13 PM	#10
fedone Swabbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 8 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	thank you guys, these are the answers I was looking for. It looks like the 3rd is the best all round, I have to figure out the best mod to put and I know there are many. thank you for your time

04-26-12, 02:15 PM	#11
flag4 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: as far away as possible Posts: 1,625 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	SH3 for me...if this is any help fedone, my mod list, which starts with GWX GOLD - then.. GWX - Captain America's Officer Icons GWX - Lite Harbor Traffic GWX - No Medals on Crew GWX - Open Hatch Mod Real Depth Charge Rbs1_SH4_Effects_GWX_30_71 DBSM for SH3 Dowly's NeinHerrKaleu Mod Extreme Wet Weather Gear Mod Waterstream+Exhaust Combi V2.3 for GWX3 Flags_enlighten Das Boot Clothes GWX - 16km Atmosphere Haunting Atlantic Wind LifeBoats&Debris_v4 Hitman Optics for GWX3 v.1 .. choosing mods is a personal matter. you'll have to try stuff out, keeping in mind your computers capability for example. but you can always come back here for help if you are stuck __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] ' We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different.' Kurt Vonnegut

04-26-12, 02:28 PM	#12
fedone Swabbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 8 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	THANK YOU VERY MUCH FLAG4! I will copy and paste your post, going to install and play SH3 next week. I am worried about uncompatibility between mods, so your list is really useful and an excellent starting point.

04-26-12, 06:01 PM	#15
vanjast Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somewhere else now Posts: 1,739 Downloads: 825 Uploads: 4	Which side is your alliance ?? If you live in the USA... you want to play SH4 This is because your 'patriotic' calling is so ... ??? It also because you WON the war ? If you live 'Elsewhere' (UK, Germany..) your 'patriotic calling' is not so intense and you're willing to 'see' the other side's POV... You want to play SH3. SO... if you're willing to defy propaganda of all types and be a 'man'/'woman', join the Kriegsmarine and find out for yourself !!