Why is SH5 only rated 2 stars!?

Titanicgeek · 12-20-14, 10:23 PM

I was going to buy SH5 today from amazon. But then I saw it was only rated 2 stars and the reviews were horrible. Can someone tell me why or know of another site I can buy it off? Does subsim sell those games? -Titanicgeek on stand by!

CCIP · 12-20-14, 11:51 PM

The amazon version is just fine - it's the state of the game on release that got the bad reviews, mostly justified IMO. Two stars for a game that was broken on release and needs mods to make it really work is only fair!

However if you're looking to get a copy of SH5 and helping Subsim, doing it via the Subsim store link is what you should do: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF...ag=cyberknight

There are no different versions of SH5 otherwise!

12-21-14, 01:46 AM

It is still terribad in my opinion, even highly modified.
Go for SH3 or 4... ignore 5.

A 1.WO with an eye patch is just too much.

Eichhörnchen · 12-21-14, 03:38 AM

I'm unable to play sh5 simply owing to the fact that it's internet play only. That stinks enough in my view...

Jimbuna · 12-21-14, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eichhornchen

I'm unable to play sh5 simply owing to the fact that it's internet play only. That stinks enough in my view...

That is no longer the case, nor has it been as such for quite some time.

Eichhörnchen · 12-21-14, 08:28 AM

I thank you for that: I posted a question relating to this in the Games forum two or three weeks back, asking whether anyone had created a mod to make it useable for me, but got no replies. Thing is, I will need to have it on disc: is this an option or is it download only?

Jimbuna · 12-21-14, 08:41 AM

I only have the disc and at time of release you had to be online, then that was for registration only purposes but now that requirement may have been dropped. I'm not 100% sure as I don't play it now for numerous personal reasons.

If I were you I'd pose the question in the relevant SH5 section of the forum or PM someone such as Pisces, THEBERBSTER or sober for a definitive answer.

Eichhörnchen · 12-21-14, 08:55 AM

Thanks, I've just found my post: 15th Sept at 02:53pm in the SH5 forum. No-one replied so I assumed I was out of luck.

Catfish · 12-21-14, 09:08 AM

I wanted to install SH5, but after trying out UBI and this Uplay thing, it seems they do not remember my account. And since the serial number is connected to this account, i cannot run it.
Also, when i try a new account, it says the serial number is already taken. Of course it is taken, by me. Only that the old account does not exist anymore, at UBI's side.

Also, you do not even get to an SH5 forum anymore, because trying to reach UBI.com in Germany a car sim page opens, and wherever you try to navigate you end up at a UBI car game main page. Trying to reach the customer support from there generates that:

"Object reference not set to an instance of an object.

at ASP.index_aspx.GetTargetURLFromRedirectionTool(Str ing url, String profileID) in d:\Inetpub\Root\customer_support_site_v2\index.asp x:line 72 at ASP.index_aspx.Page_Load(Object sender, EventArgs e) in d:\Inetpub\Root\customer_support_site_v2\index.asp x:line 21"

Good show UBI, you are now ranking #2 for the most crappy websites worldwide (1. being the german Telecom homepage: all deception, you get no info and you cannot reach anyone, by email or by whatever)
This is the new service, they offer us. What a joy.

I am still trying, perhaps i get it to work somehow, but this whole registring thing from UBI stinks to the heavens. Oh those glorious DRM and online requesting sims

Eichhörnchen · 12-21-14, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catfish

And since the serial number is connected to this account, i cannot run it.
Also, when i try a new account, it says the serial number is already taken. Of course it is taken, by me.

I am still trying, perhaps i get it to work somehow, but this whole registring thing from UBI stinks to the heavens. Oh those glorious DRM and online requesting sims

I've had this exact same problem with "Steam". Now if I see the "Steam" or "Valve" logo on any software I put it straight back.

Catfish · 12-21-14, 09:45 AM

I always avoided Steam, and the older it gets, the more people are frustrated.
Can't believe i just spent three hours to install and update a sim i could not play afterwards.

They say there is an Amazon download link here, for 10 bucks ?
Where ?

Sailor Steve · 12-21-14, 09:50 AM

Top right of this page, you'll see 'Quick Links'. The second link is 'Amazon.com Subsim Store'. Within that page are also options for UK, Canadian and German Amazon. If you use those links Onkel Neal will get a small slice of the price, at no extra cost to you.

Catfish · 12-21-14, 09:56 AM

Thanks, yep had just found it, download underway.

See you again in .. 6 hours. Arrgh.

Sailor Steve · 12-21-14, 10:01 AM

This is why I always buy the disc. I don't have to wait several hours for download. I only have to wait...several days for delivery.

Eichhörnchen · 12-21-14, 10:41 AM

So can I now buy SH5 on a disc (again) and play it this time? I don't mind having to activate it, but I'm not establishing any kind of "account" which I have to log onto each time, or download data from...

12-20-14, 10:23 PM	#1
Titanicgeek Watch Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California Posts: 22 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Why is SH5 only rated 2 stars!? I was going to buy SH5 today from amazon. But then I saw it was only rated 2 stars and the reviews were horrible. Can someone tell me why or know of another site I can buy it off? Does subsim sell those games? -Titanicgeek on stand by!

12-21-14, 08:41 AM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I only have the disc and at time of release you had to be online, then that was for registration only purposes but now that requirement may have been dropped. I'm not 100% sure as I don't play it now for numerous personal reasons. If I were you I'd pose the question in the relevant SH5 section of the forum or PM someone such as Pisces, THEBERBSTER or sober for a definitive answer. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-21-14, 09:50 AM	#12
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Top right of this page, you'll see 'Quick Links'. The second link is 'Amazon.com Subsim Store'. Within that page are also options for UK, Canadian and German Amazon. If you use those links Onkel Neal will get a small slice of the price, at no extra cost to you. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

12-21-14, 10:01 AM	#14
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	This is why I always buy the disc. I don't have to wait several hours for download. I only have to wait...several days for delivery. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

12-20-14, 11:51 PM	#2
CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	The amazon version is just fine - it's the state of the game on release that got the bad reviews, mostly justified IMO. Two stars for a game that was broken on release and needs mods to make it really work is only fair! However if you're looking to get a copy of SH5 and helping Subsim, doing it via the Subsim store link is what you should do: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF...ag=cyberknight There are no different versions of SH5 otherwise! __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

12-21-14, 01:46 AM	#3
Nippelspanner Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	It is still terribad in my opinion, even highly modified. Go for SH3 or 4... ignore 5. A 1.WO with an eye patch is just too much.

12-21-14, 03:38 AM	#4
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,399 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I'm unable to play sh5 simply owing to the fact that it's internet play only. That stinks enough in my view...

12-21-14, 08:28 AM	#6
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,399 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I thank you for that: I posted a question relating to this in the Games forum two or three weeks back, asking whether anyone had created a mod to make it useable for me, but got no replies. Thing is, I will need to have it on disc: is this an option or is it download only?

12-21-14, 08:55 AM	#8
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,399 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Thanks, I've just found my post: 15th Sept at 02:53pm in the SH5 forum. No-one replied so I assumed I was out of luck.

12-21-14, 09:08 AM	#9
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,767 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	I wanted to install SH5, but after trying out UBI and this Uplay thing, it seems they do not remember my account. And since the serial number is connected to this account, i cannot run it. Also, when i try a new account, it says the serial number is already taken. Of course it is taken, by me. Only that the old account does not exist anymore, at UBI's side. Also, you do not even get to an SH5 forum anymore, because trying to reach UBI.com in Germany a car sim page opens, and wherever you try to navigate you end up at a UBI car game main page. Trying to reach the customer support from there generates that: "Object reference not set to an instance of an object. at ASP.index_aspx.GetTargetURLFromRedirectionTool(Str ing url, String profileID) in d:\Inetpub\Root\customer_support_site_v2\index.asp x:line 72 at ASP.index_aspx.Page_Load(Object sender, EventArgs e) in d:\Inetpub\Root\customer_support_site_v2\index.asp x:line 21" Good show UBI, you are now ranking #2 for the most crappy websites worldwide (1. being the german Telecom homepage: all deception, you get no info and you cannot reach anyone, by email or by whatever) This is the new service, they offer us. What a joy. I am still trying, perhaps i get it to work somehow, but this whole registring thing from UBI stinks to the heavens. Oh those glorious DRM and online requesting sims

12-21-14, 09:45 AM	#11
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,767 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	I always avoided Steam, and the older it gets, the more people are frustrated. Can't believe i just spent three hours to install and update a sim i could not play afterwards. They say there is an Amazon download link here, for 10 bucks ? Where ?

12-21-14, 09:56 AM	#13
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,767 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Thanks, yep had just found it, download underway. See you again in .. 6 hours. Arrgh.

12-21-14, 10:41 AM	#15
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,399 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	So can I now buy SH5 on a disc (again) and play it this time? I don't mind having to activate it, but I'm not establishing any kind of "account" which I have to log onto each time, or download data from...