Thank you to the subsim community !

marioh99 · 06-10-12, 01:13 PM

I had recently been wanting to play a sub simulation game, but read some awful reviews regarding the newer Silent Hunter releases. I then remembered I had the DVD version of SH3.
Of course, I had a much newer computer now running Win7, and I strongly suspected that I'd probably have issues, specifically with that spawn of satan called Starforce.

Before even attempting to install the game, I came to this forum and found all the information that I needed to install the game from the DVD, without Starforce.

The information I gained from this forum meant I was able to install and run SH3 with absolutely no issues. Also running it with GWX3 (a fantastic addon), 4 GB patch, and able to run the game under my monitor's native 1920x1080 resolution.

Currently at April, 1940 of my first career on my new PC, and loving it.

Thanks again to all involved in making that write up, and others, that helps us Win7 and SH3 DVD users out.

Sailor Steve · 06-10-12, 01:23 PM

Good job!

Oh, and WELCOME ABOARD!

nutworld · 06-10-12, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by marioh99

I had recently been wanting to play a sub simulation game, but read some awful reviews regarding the newer Silent Hunter releases. I then remembered I had the DVD version of SH3.
Of course, I had a much newer computer now running Win7, and I strongly suspected that I'd probably have issues, specifically with that spawn of satan called Starforce.

Before even attempting to install the game, I came to this forum and found all the information that I needed to install the game from the DVD, without Starforce.

The information I gained from this forum meant I was able to install and run SH3 with absolutely no issues. Also running it with GWX3 (a fantastic addon), 4 GB patch, and able to run the game under my monitor's native 1920x1080 resolution.

Currently at April, 1940 of my first career on my new PC, and loving it.

Thanks again to all involved in making that write up, and others, that helps us Win7 and SH3 DVD users out.

Yes, welcome aboard, good hunting and enjoy.

I second the motion thanking everyone who works on and creates the Mod's and to monitor the forums so we can have the endless hours of joy that SH III provides.

u crank · 06-10-12, 07:00 PM

Welcome to Subsim marioh99. The fun has just begun!

Good hunting.

marioh99 · 06-25-12, 08:06 PM

Thanks for the welcome all.

Now I remember why I stopped playing years back.

The dreaded save game bug hit me, both my saves, corrupted.
Normally, I'd just restart the patrol, but this corrupted patrol, around 115k in sunk ships, including a 33k warship.

I'm not too happy right now.

I believe it's because I saved too close to land or maybe it's the strait of gibralter location (which is where i remember i had the same issue years ago).

Anyone ever figure out how to fix this issue?

Jimbuna · 06-26-12, 03:09 AM

Welcome Aboard marioh99

Dive! Dive! Dive! · 06-26-12, 03:19 AM

That is harsh. The corrupted save happens a lot. I believe there is a fix. And anyway, welcome!

06-10-12, 01:13 PM	#1
marioh99 Watch Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 21 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thank you to the subsim community ! I had recently been wanting to play a sub simulation game, but read some awful reviews regarding the newer Silent Hunter releases. I then remembered I had the DVD version of SH3. Of course, I had a much newer computer now running Win7, and I strongly suspected that I'd probably have issues, specifically with that spawn of satan called Starforce. Before even attempting to install the game, I came to this forum and found all the information that I needed to install the game from the DVD, without Starforce. The information I gained from this forum meant I was able to install and run SH3 with absolutely no issues. Also running it with GWX3 (a fantastic addon), 4 GB patch, and able to run the game under my monitor's native 1920x1080 resolution. Currently at April, 1940 of my first career on my new PC, and loving it. Thanks again to all involved in making that write up, and others, that helps us Win7 and SH3 DVD users out.

06-10-12, 01:23 PM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Good job! Oh, and WELCOME ABOARD! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-10-12, 07:00 PM	#4
u crank Old enough to know better Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 11,745 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 0	Welcome to Subsim marioh99. The fun has just begun! Good hunting. __________________ “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

06-26-12, 03:09 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Welcome Aboard marioh99 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-26-12, 03:19 AM	#7
Dive! Dive! Dive! Machinist's Mate Join Date: May 2012 Location: In a sub Posts: 122 Downloads: 50 Uploads: 0	That is harsh. The corrupted save happens a lot. I believe there is a fix. And anyway, welcome! __________________ "Herr Kaleun, we have ran aground!"

06-25-12, 08:06 PM	#5
marioh99 Watch Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 21 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the welcome all. Now I remember why I stopped playing years back. The dreaded save game bug hit me, both my saves, corrupted. Normally, I'd just restart the patrol, but this corrupted patrol, around 115k in sunk ships, including a 33k warship. I'm not too happy right now. I believe it's because I saved too close to land or maybe it's the strait of gibralter location (which is where i remember i had the same issue years ago). Anyone ever figure out how to fix this issue?