Migrating from SH4 CD to Digital Download?

Aktungbby · 01-30-20, 11:18 PM

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propbeanie · 01-31-20, 01:00 AM

If you have no mods installed, all you will need to do then is to copy the Save folder from the old computer to the new. Unless you did something really strange, it will be found in your My Documents folder, which is usually "C:\Users \UserName \Documents \SH4", with UserName being what you log-in with, and "Documents" might be "My Documents", depending upon which version of Windows you have on the older machine. If it's XP, then you'll look in the "Documents and Settings" folder for "My Documents. The "SH4" folder there will have a "data" folder, and below that a "cfg" folder, and under that will be all the separate Save folders. You want the whole thing though, so select the "SH4" folder and copy the whole thing, and paste it into the same area on the new computer. Next time you start SH4, use the "Load" and see if you don't find all the old Saves in there. If you already have Save data on your new computer, it would be easiest if you re-name the SH4 folder you already have to something like SH4Bak or whatever, so you remember what it is, then copy the new stuff over.

captcrane · 01-31-20, 06:09 AM

I am currently using Amazon's digital download. I have not had any problems. Everything is there including the Direct x. In fact it has one big plus. It installs faster than from the CD.

THEBERBSTER · 01-31-20, 06:23 AM

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MinskMariner · 03-19-20, 04:01 PM

Thank you all for the comments (and sorry for late reply).

I see that SH4 on Steam is on a big sale right now (50% off compared to Amazon digital download price).

Has anyone gotten the major SH4 mega mods (I'm particularly interested in the latest version of RFB) to work using SH4 Steam edition or does it cause all sorts of problems?

SilentPrey · 03-19-20, 04:20 PM

Ahoy MinskMariner,

I play FOTRSU on a Steam copy of SH4. The install process is slightly different (mostly due to Steam games being installed in the Steam folder) but it's not difficult to mod Steam games. I didn't have any trouble playing TMO+RSRDC+OTC either.

Something to watch out for regarding pricing: SH4 on Steam is version 1.3 unless you also buy U-boats which makes it 1.5. There is no gold edition that I know of though, if you want 1.5 you will have to buy both and that may make the Steam copy more expensive for you.

Good hunting,
SilentPrey

MinskMariner · 03-19-20, 05:47 PM

Thank you for the info, SilentPrey! Currently, both SH4 and the U-boat addon for it are on sale for $3.40 each on Steam ($6.80 for whole package -- not a bad deal). I'll chance it with the Steam version. Thank you all for the advice!

01-30-20, 11:18 PM	#1
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01-31-20, 01:00 AM	#2
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,109 Downloads: 451 Uploads: 2	If you have no mods installed, all you will need to do then is to copy the Save folder from the old computer to the new. Unless you did something really strange, it will be found in your My Documents folder, which is usually "C:\Users \UserName \Documents \SH4", with UserName being what you log-in with, and "Documents" might be "My Documents", depending upon which version of Windows you have on the older machine. If it's XP, then you'll look in the "Documents and Settings" folder for "My Documents. The "SH4" folder there will have a "data" folder, and below that a "cfg" folder, and under that will be all the separate Save folders. You want the whole thing though, so select the "SH4" folder and copy the whole thing, and paste it into the same area on the new computer. Next time you start SH4, use the "Load" and see if you don't find all the old Saves in there. If you already have Save data on your new computer, it would be easiest if you re-name the SH4 folder you already have to something like SH4Bak or whatever, so you remember what it is, then copy the new stuff over. __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

01-31-20, 06:23 AM	#4
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03-19-20, 04:01 PM	#5
MinskMariner Watch Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 24 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Thank you all for the comments (and sorry for late reply). I see that SH4 on Steam is on a big sale right now (50% off compared to Amazon digital download price). Has anyone gotten the major SH4 mega mods (I'm particularly interested in the latest version of RFB) to work using SH4 Steam edition or does it cause all sorts of problems? __________________ Current Career (SHCE) Patrol 3 (USS Plunger): 1 merchant sunk (5,180 tons). Navy Cross. Patrol 2 (USS Plunger): 2 merchants and 1 destroyer sunk (18,183 tons). Patrol 1 (USS Plunger): 5 merchants sunk (31,118 tons). Bronze Star. Previous Career: USS Shark lost on 1st patrol. No ships sunk.

03-19-20, 05:47 PM	#7
MinskMariner Watch Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 24 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Thank you for the info, SilentPrey! Currently, both SH4 and the U-boat addon for it are on sale for $3.40 each on Steam ($6.80 for whole package -- not a bad deal). I'll chance it with the Steam version. Thank you all for the advice! __________________ Current Career (SHCE) Patrol 3 (USS Plunger): 1 merchant sunk (5,180 tons). Navy Cross. Patrol 2 (USS Plunger): 2 merchants and 1 destroyer sunk (18,183 tons). Patrol 1 (USS Plunger): 5 merchants sunk (31,118 tons). Bronze Star. Previous Career: USS Shark lost on 1st patrol. No ships sunk.

01-31-20, 06:09 AM	#3
captcrane Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 139 Downloads: 184 Uploads: 0	I am currently using Amazon's digital download. I have not had any problems. Everything is there including the Direct x. In fact it has one big plus. It installs faster than from the CD.

03-19-20, 04:20 PM	#6
SilentPrey Navy Dude Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 171 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 2	Ahoy MinskMariner, I play FOTRSU on a Steam copy of SH4. The install process is slightly different (mostly due to Steam games being installed in the Steam folder) but it's not difficult to mod Steam games. I didn't have any trouble playing TMO+RSRDC+OTC either. Something to watch out for regarding pricing: SH4 on Steam is version 1.3 unless you also buy U-boats which makes it 1.5. There is no gold edition that I know of though, if you want 1.5 you will have to buy both and that may make the Steam copy more expensive for you. Good hunting, SilentPrey

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