where to buy DVD version of game?

maillemaker · 05-26-13, 12:41 AM

I bought the game through Steam, but I understand the Generic Patcher does not work with it.

Is this the DVD version?

http://www.amazon.com/Silent-Hunter-.../dp/B002PAIPQO

Steve

troopie · 05-26-13, 06:55 AM

Yep, it shows the packaging cover that says 'PC DVD' at the top. The 'only 20 left in stock' is also a givaway.

maillemaker · 05-26-13, 08:26 AM

I was going for the PC download. Will that work,too?

Steve

volodya61 · 05-26-13, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by maillemaker

I was going for the PC download. Will that work,too?

Steve

Yes.. just make sure it's not the 'steam' downloadable version..

Valkyrii · 05-28-13, 03:41 AM

The only dvd/pc packages I've seen here are Steam activated, and you need to log in to Ubisoft every time you wish to play...
I live in an area where loss of internet connection is pretty frequent, I need to be able to play without an internet connection but this doesnt seem to be possible on Silent Hunter 5 which is a shame, I would have liked to check it out.

troopie · 05-28-13, 09:03 AM

Welcome to my world Valkyrii! I have the same issues, I'm sure software companies think we all live in major cities with constant internet service and you-beaut wi-fi when ever you want it

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Ubi eased the DRM requirements of SH5 some time ago so you need only have a connection when you launch the game but once running you no longer (apparently) need a constant connection (all though I just can't make that work).

It sounds odd that a SH5 DVD should require Steam activation as Ubi choose to introduce their own DRM system called Uplay. On my end to activate the disk you had to create a Uplay account and jump through all the hoops, but Steam was never involved.

What country are you in?

Valkyrii · 05-28-13, 10:38 AM

Hi troopie, it was a comment I read on Amazon UK, I thought it a bit odd too that you needed to activate on Steam when Ubisoft run the drm thing themselves...
I know that you can run games ' offline' on Steam, but you still need to log into your account to switch to offline, which may not be possible, I assume that Ubisoft do something similar.
As long as that is the case I wont be buying SH5.
I've read dozens of similar complaints from buyers and potential buyers, I think if this is the future for Ubisoft games they may have shot themselves in the foot!

valkyrii

05-26-13, 12:41 AM	#1
maillemaker Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,639 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	where to buy DVD version of game? I bought the game through Steam, but I understand the Generic Patcher does not work with it. Is this the DVD version? http://www.amazon.com/Silent-Hunter-.../dp/B002PAIPQO Steve

05-26-13, 06:55 AM	#2
troopie Captain Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oz Posts: 507 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Yep, it shows the packaging cover that says 'PC DVD' at the top. The 'only 20 left in stock' is also a givaway. __________________ Serial pest

05-28-13, 09:03 AM	#6
troopie Captain Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oz Posts: 507 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Welcome to my world Valkyrii! I have the same issues, I'm sure software companies think we all live in major cities with constant internet service and you-beaut wi-fi when ever you want it . Ubi eased the DRM requirements of SH5 some time ago so you need only have a connection when you launch the game but once running you no longer (apparently) need a constant connection (all though I just can't make that work). It sounds odd that a SH5 DVD should require Steam activation as Ubi choose to introduce their own DRM system called Uplay. On my end to activate the disk you had to create a Uplay account and jump through all the hoops, but Steam was never involved. What country are you in? __________________ Serial pest

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05-26-13, 08:26 AM	#3
maillemaker Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,639 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	I was going for the PC download. Will that work,too? Steve

05-28-13, 03:41 AM	#5
Valkyrii Swabbie Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 5 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	The only dvd/pc packages I've seen here are Steam activated, and you need to log in to Ubisoft every time you wish to play... I live in an area where loss of internet connection is pretty frequent, I need to be able to play without an internet connection but this doesnt seem to be possible on Silent Hunter 5 which is a shame, I would have liked to check it out.

05-28-13, 10:38 AM	#7
Valkyrii Swabbie Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 5 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Hi troopie, it was a comment I read on Amazon UK, I thought it a bit odd too that you needed to activate on Steam when Ubisoft run the drm thing themselves... I know that you can run games ' offline' on Steam, but you still need to log into your account to switch to offline, which may not be possible, I assume that Ubisoft do something similar. As long as that is the case I wont be buying SH5. I've read dozens of similar complaints from buyers and potential buyers, I think if this is the future for Ubisoft games they may have shot themselves in the foot! valkyrii