A Q on SHV

[bill clarke]

So what's with the DRM thing ?, why is being introduced ?

[mookiemookie]

Originally Posted by bill clarke

So what's with the DRM thing ?, why is being introduced ?

It's Ubisoft's latest "great idea" to combat software piracy. They figure if the game needs a constant connection to Ubisoft servers in order to work, then pirate versions won't work. Unfortunately when draconian DRM schemes are introduced, it just steels the pirates' resolve even more.

[Méo]

I agree with Arclight and I would add:

Pros: AI operated U-boats may support you during convoys battle.

Cons: No real interaction with BdU.

[bill clarke]

So if you need a constant connection, then UBI need to guarantee that the server won't go down, so how will they do that ?, and is game going to be a down loadable game ? or do we get a disc and instruction manual ?

all we can say for sure is the game goes on sale march 4th 2010 (only 26 days from now)

if you dont know anything about the game at this point it would be very silly to buy it now.

the smart move is to wait for the reports of those who buy it and find out if this is a game that fits your style of play.

it will not be a sim game like sh3 or sh4 so this non sim game will be something completely new but with recognisable elements

[Arclight]

Originally Posted by Webster

it will not be a sim game like sh3 or sh4 so this non sim game will be something completely new but with recognisable elements

I still don't understand why people think it will be less of a sim.

When I look at the shots and trailers, what I see is Silent Hunter, not "Super Convoy Fighter Turbo".

Originally Posted by Méo

Pros: AI operated U-boats may support you during convoys battle.

Cons: No real interaction with BdU.

Thanks, important points.

Originally Posted by Arclight

I still don't understand why people think it will be less of a sim.

because UBI said it isnt a sim and classified the game as "action-adventure" because thats how they made it.

I don't understand why people still think it will be a sim when UBI said it isnt.

[Steeltrap]

Originally Posted by bill clarke

So if you need a constant connection, then UBI need to guarantee that the server won't go down, so how will they do that ?, and is game going to be a down loadable game ? or do we get a disc and instruction manual ?

They aren't giving any service standard statements, and you have no recourse against them should their server performance be crap (it will be almost impossible to re-sell the game, as it would require your Ubi account details and the e-mail accpount tied to it, and who's going to pay for that without being able to test it first?).

You can buy a physical version or a d/l (but I think I read somewhere it's around 15Gb , so that might test your internet....).

Not up to date with available internet in Wagga (and it's many years since I've been there).

I've played pretty much every sub sim there is, but I am not buying this one so long as Ubi persists with this OSP/DRM scheme.

As others have said, I'd be inclined to wait while those who are going to buy it do so and post their findings here. Neal will post a review, and that's about as trustworthy a source as you'll get.

Cheers

[Lanzfeld]

If your daughter wants to buy it for you on your birthday let her. Re-gift it back to her and she will love to play it (if she is 6 or 7 years old that is).

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