Where to see how much HULL damage I've taken.

[CapnScurvy]

Yep, there's your reason.

At least get the patched version 1.4 for your game. Cost's nothing....get it from UbiSoft, or from the "Downloads" section here at SubSim.

Steam is screwing everyone into purchasing a poor version of SH4 when it gives you version 1.3!!! Then they act like they will do you a favor to offer the 1.5 U-Boat Missions AT AN EXTRA COST!!

SCREW THEM!!

Get a DVD "Gold Edition" version 1.5 at iNetVideo for under 20 dollars.... delivered (when I bought mine, it came in less than 5 days).

This is not a download!!

[Axolen]

Originally Posted by CapnScurvy

Yep, there's your reason.

At least get the patched version 1.4 for your game. Cost's nothing....get it from UbiSoft, or from the "Downloads" section here at SubSim.

Steam is screwing everyone into purchasing a poor version of SH4 when it gives you version 1.3!!! Then they act like they will do you a favor to offer the 1.5 U-Boat Missions AT AN EXTRA COST!!

SCREW THEM!!

Get a DVD "Gold Edition" version 1.5 at iNetVideo for under 20 dollars.... delivered.

Hey thanks guys, you've been a great help I'll look into getting it!

[CapnScurvy]

You're welcome.

And, WELCOME TO SUBSIM AXOLEN!!

I wish gamers would ask before they leap into buying a download. They sometimes just aren't what they seem!

[Crannogman]

Steam had a sale, $5 each for 1.4 and 1.5, but it may have ended a few days ago

[CapnScurvy]

Steam's sale is worthless if you THINK your getting version 1.4 but end up with 1.3.

I've been to the Steam web site.....they don't tell you what version of the SH4 game your getting. They have two versions.....the original (which is obviously version 1.3 due to so many complaints players write into this forum about). Or, you can "upgrade" to the U-Boat Missions Addon version1.5, which costs extra, only after buying the original download.

Your buying crap even if it is 5 bucks!! Frustrated players (like Axolen) resort to finally asking why is my game doing this, or why can't my game do that? Simply because Steam sold them nothing but trouble with an inferior version of the game. In my opinion, deliberately forcing a player to upgrade for an extra cost. My verdict still stands....buy a DVD, and forget buying a download.

A download? You got nothing but air in your hand.
At least when you buy dog poop you've got something to hold.

[Crannogman]

Originally Posted by CapnScurvy

Steam's sale is worthless if you THINK your getting version 1.4 but end up with 1.3.

I've been to the Steam web site.....they don't tell you what version of the SH4 game your getting. They have two versions.....the original (which is obviously version 1.3 due to so many complaints players write into this forum about). Or, you can "upgrade" to the U-Boat Missions Addon version1.5, which costs extra, only after buying the original download.

Your buying crap even if it is 5 bucks!! Frustrated players (like Axolen) resort to finally asking why is my game doing this, or why can't my game do that? Simply because Steam sold them nothing but trouble with an inferior version of the game. In my opinion, deliberately forcing a player to upgrade for an extra cost. My verdict still stands....buy a DVD, and forget buying a download.

A download? You got nothing but air in your hand.
At least when you buy dog poop you've got something to hold.

O contrare mon frer; I got 1.4 when I DL it a few days ago; the upgrade was $5. Certainly you have something you can hold in your hand; I have a hard drive, and I can move and copy files.

[CapnScurvy]

Originally Posted by Crannogman

I got 1.4 when I DL it a few days ago.the upgrade was $5

You must be the only guy who downloaded a version 1.4 of the original SH4 from Steam.

Several player's writing here at SubSim have stated their versions from Steam was v1.3. So have quite a few on the Steam Forum as well. Here's one of their threads. You seem to be very fortunate!?

Today the price from Steam for the U-Boat Missions Addon is $9.99 which requires the original SH4 to be bought for another $9.99. Great bargains to be sure.

Want to talk about bargains? iNetVideo sold the same DVD Gold Edition a year ago for under $8.00, $11.00 dollars including shipping. When you snooze, you lose.

[thegrindre]

Originally Posted by CapnScurvy

Steam's sale is worthless if you THINK your getting version 1.4 but end up with 1.3.

I've been to the Steam web site.....they don't tell you what version of the SH4 game your getting. They have two versions.....the original (which is obviously version 1.3 due to so many complaints players write into this forum about). Or, you can "upgrade" to the U-Boat Missions Addon version1.5, which costs extra, only after buying the original download.

Your buying crap even if it is 5 bucks!! Frustrated players (like Axolen) resort to finally asking why is my game doing this, or why can't my game do that? Simply because Steam sold them nothing but trouble with an inferior version of the game. In my opinion, deliberately forcing a player to upgrade for an extra cost. My verdict still stands....buy a DVD, and forget buying a download.

A download? You got nothing but air in your hand.
At least when you buy dog poop you've got something to hold.

My feelings exactly! I'll never buy any software that I can't hold in my hands (CD-DVD). This electronic downloading idea is nothing but a rip off.
And, no, I will never play SH5.

[TorpX]

Originally Posted by CapnScurvy

Get a DVD "Gold Edition" version 1.5 at iNetVideo for under 20 dollars.... delivered (when I bought mine, it came in less than 5 days).

+1

You will have the latest and greatest version, you will be able to use the latest and widest variety of mods, and you will be able to re-install the game (it happens), with minimal hassle. You will save yourself many headaches.