Which version of SH5 should I buy?

kanolsen · 01-19-13, 06:41 PM

I am planning on returning again to Silent hunter series now that I notised the possibilith to play in offline mode.

When I look around for it, I see several version, SH5 Exclusive, Gold, download only. Does it matter which one to buy in regards with modding it?

Thanks in advance
Kanolsen

Targor Avelany · 01-19-13, 07:13 PM

Not steam. Otherwise - don't really matter, as far as I know.

Sailor Steve · 01-19-13, 07:38 PM

The Gold version adds some extra ships, and costs more.

gap · 01-19-13, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

The Gold version adds some extra ships, and costs more.

I can be wrong, but I seem to remember that those ships are already in the retail version of the game, but not set to spawn in campaign, or they are retextured clones of already featured ships.

Sailor Steve · 01-19-13, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gap

I can be wrong, but I seem to remember that those ships are already in the retail version of the game, but not set to spawn in campaign, or they are retextured clones of already featured ships.

That could be. I only know what I remember from old conversations. I think I was told then that the extra ships were ones you could unlock after completing certain objectives, but with the Gold version you got them now. Either way, I think in this case "Gold" is a waste of money.

GoldLeader · 01-21-13, 11:06 AM

In regards to the Gold or some places call it the "Collectors" edition...Don't bother spending the extra money. I purchased it because it said it came with the normal game manual and an extra detailed "Guide". Well this guide is not much more than the regular manual and can be read in about 10 minutes. It also said it came with extra skins, but I don't see them in game anywhere so who knows? Just get regular version.

CaptainCruise · 01-22-13, 03:39 PM

I bought the Collectors Edition back in October 2011. It was a digital download, not the boxed version so I didn't get the manuals it mentioned, etc. As for those skins....same as you I can't seem to find them yet.

I also have a copy of the Gold Edition I recieved as a gift. Maybe I'll try two installs, one of each, and see if there are any differences or they're the same just named differently.

Sailor Steve · 01-22-13, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldLeader

Just get regular version.

Thanks for giving us some real insight. Nothing is better than hearing it from someone who has that version.

Also, WELCOME ABOARD!

gap · 01-22-13, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Thanks for giving us some real insight. Nothing is better than hearing it from someone who has that version.

Also, WELCOME ABOARD!

Second that

01-19-13, 06:41 PM	#1
kanolsen A-ganger Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 71 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Which version of SH5 should I buy? I am planning on returning again to Silent hunter series now that I notised the possibilith to play in offline mode. When I look around for it, I see several version, SH5 Exclusive, Gold, download only. Does it matter which one to buy in regards with modding it? Thanks in advance Kanolsen

01-19-13, 07:38 PM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	The Gold version adds some extra ships, and costs more. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

01-19-13, 07:13 PM	#2
Targor Avelany Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 1,183 Downloads: 225 Uploads: 0	Not steam. Otherwise - don't really matter, as far as I know.

01-21-13, 11:06 AM	#6
GoldLeader Nub Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North Carolina USA Posts: 2 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	In regards to the Gold or some places call it the "Collectors" edition...Don't bother spending the extra money. I purchased it because it said it came with the normal game manual and an extra detailed "Guide". Well this guide is not much more than the regular manual and can be read in about 10 minutes. It also said it came with extra skins, but I don't see them in game anywhere so who knows? Just get regular version.

01-22-13, 03:39 PM	#7
CaptainCruise Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Long Island, New York...home of the 5 gallon economy bucket of "Cruiser's Crunchy Egg Salad"!!! Posts: 141 Downloads: 344 Uploads: 0	I bought the Collectors Edition back in October 2011. It was a digital download, not the boxed version so I didn't get the manuals it mentioned, etc. As for those skins....same as you I can't seem to find them yet. I also have a copy of the Gold Edition I recieved as a gift. Maybe I'll try two installs, one of each, and see if there are any differences or they're the same just named differently.