Version.

andym · 06-29-08, 10:49 AM

I have version 1.4,is this the latest version?Or do i need to patch it.

Sailor Steve · 06-29-08, 10:56 AM

Nope, 1.4 is it. Someone might mention 1.4b, but don't be fooled: the original 1.4 was only released to testers, and 1.4b is the version available now. If your game is new and it says 1.4, you're good to go.

andym · 06-29-08, 11:00 AM

Cheers,i only asked as i has the programme crash just after i had reloaded my torps after sinking a fishing boat on the 1st career mission!My laptop has more than enough oomph to run SH3 btw.

Sailor Steve · 06-29-08, 11:05 AM

There are a lot of things that can cause crashes. I used to get them after sinking a ship. Turned out it was the onboard sound. A real sound card fixed it for me.

If the patch version was the problem it likely wouldn't load at all; just give you an error message.

You'll need to experiment to find out the cause. Or, if you're really lucky, someone will be along soon who has had the problem and knows the fix.

FIREWALL · 06-29-08, 11:41 AM

Hi andym

Mine was mismatched ram sticks. Pulled out hair for two weeks before we got this figured out.

Praise Belarc. Great tool.

Jimbuna · 06-29-08, 02:28 PM

Welcome aboard andym

I don't mean to add to your confusion but often 1.4 is referred to as 1.3 when loading....a mistake that was never rectified

andym · 06-29-08, 02:38 PM

Also,do you need to have the disc in the drive when playing?

Sailor Steve · 06-29-08, 02:46 PM

I have the original version, which does require the disc. Download versions, of course, do not.

I'm not sure about the more recent disc versions, but the easiest way to answer that question is to try to run the game without it. If it tells you to put it in, then you need it.

andym · 06-29-08, 02:49 PM

Well both SH3&4 do actualy run without the disc in the tray,however 3 did crash and ive only just left Pearl Harbour on 4!

Sailor Steve · 06-29-08, 02:51 PM

Same thing as I said before: SH4 patched to 1.4 will run without the disc, and if your version of SH3 needed it, it wouldn't crash - it wouldn't even load. You'd get a message saying "Please insert disc."

Murr44 · 06-29-08, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andym

Well both SH3&4 do actualy run without the disc in the tray,however 3 did crash and ive only just left Pearl Harbour on 4!

I just picked up the EMEA-EN (European English version) as I wanted a backup copy of the game & the dvd isn't not required to play after installation. It's version 1.4 so there's no need to apply any further patches. It comes in a smaller dvd case than the original release; the SH III map, Key Reference Card & the "extremely helpful"

User Manual are installed on your pc as well, rather than being included as separate paper inserts. As far as I can tell, Starforce

isn't included on this version so you don't have to enter any dvd access codes or wait for that

disk check to finish before you can start playing.

SH III seems to be kind of fussy. You should take time to read the various threads here about what to avoid doing (ie. saving while submerged, etc.) to resolve a lot of gameplay issues.

06-29-08, 10:49 AM	#1
andym Weps Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 365 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 2	Version. I have version 1.4,is this the latest version?Or do i need to patch it. __________________ GWX 3.0 GOLD,SH3 Commander. Last edited by andym; 06-29-08 at 02:44 PM.

06-29-08, 10:56 AM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Nope, 1.4 is it. Someone might mention 1.4b, but don't be fooled: the original 1.4 was only released to testers, and 1.4b is the version available now. If your game is new and it says 1.4, you're good to go. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-29-08, 11:00 AM	#3
andym Weps Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 365 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 2	Cheers,i only asked as i has the programme crash just after i had reloaded my torps after sinking a fishing boat on the 1st career mission!My laptop has more than enough oomph to run SH3 btw. __________________ GWX 3.0 GOLD,SH3 Commander. Last edited by andym; 06-29-08 at 02:44 PM.

06-29-08, 11:05 AM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	There are a lot of things that can cause crashes. I used to get them after sinking a ship. Turned out it was the onboard sound. A real sound card fixed it for me. If the patch version was the problem it likely wouldn't load at all; just give you an error message. You'll need to experiment to find out the cause. Or, if you're really lucky, someone will be along soon who has had the problem and knows the fix. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-29-08, 11:41 AM	#5
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Hi andym Mine was mismatched ram sticks. Pulled out hair for two weeks before we got this figured out. Praise Belarc. Great tool. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

06-29-08, 02:28 PM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Welcome aboard andym I don't mean to add to your confusion but often 1.4 is referred to as 1.3 when loading....a mistake that was never rectified __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-29-08, 02:38 PM	#7
andym Weps Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 365 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 2	Also,do you need to have the disc in the drive when playing? __________________ GWX 3.0 GOLD,SH3 Commander.

06-29-08, 02:46 PM	#8
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I have the original version, which does require the disc. Download versions, of course, do not. I'm not sure about the more recent disc versions, but the easiest way to answer that question is to try to run the game without it. If it tells you to put it in, then you need it. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-29-08, 02:49 PM	#9
andym Weps Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 365 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 2	Well both SH3&4 do actualy run without the disc in the tray,however 3 did crash and ive only just left Pearl Harbour on 4! __________________ GWX 3.0 GOLD,SH3 Commander.

06-29-08, 02:51 PM	#10
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Same thing as I said before: SH4 patched to 1.4 will run without the disc, and if your version of SH3 needed it, it wouldn't crash - it wouldn't even load. You'd get a message saying "Please insert disc." __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo