Which one should I get...

Peto · 11-28-07, 08:53 PM

I play them both. when I feel like having technology on my side

--I go to the Pacific. When I feel suicidal, I start a career in SH3 and try to survive the war

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Both are Great Sub Sims

CCIP · 11-28-07, 10:16 PM

As far as vanilla, SH4 is in much better state than SHIII ever was. Theaters are different, I would say on pure comparison SHIV 1.4 > SHIII 1.4. Mind the different theaters however, depends what you're interested in more, too. Both are in good shape now.

Mod-wise, SH3 is ahead and with GWX 2.0 coming up shortly, it'll really be about as good as the game will get. SH4 however is catching up very well and has also been significantly improved.

I slightly prefer SH4, but both are excellent at the moment.

Badfuzzy · 11-29-07, 02:39 AM

After reading all your comments I'm leaning towards SH4, is the Uboat add-on going to contain the entire atlantic campaign like AH3?

CCIP · 11-29-07, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Badfuzzy

After reading all your comments I'm leaning towards SH4, is the Uboat add-on going to contain the entire atlantic campaign like AH3?

No, but I can see mods quickly adding that as well :p

d@rk51d3 · 11-29-07, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Badfuzzy

After reading all your comments I'm leaning towards SH4

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Just kidding. If your rig will run it, and you're interested in the pacific theatre, then go for it.

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Originally Posted by Badfuzzy

...... is the Uboat add-on going to contain the entire atlantic campaign like AH3?

Only the Pacific theatre, with a distinct lack of historical accuracy to boot, if I recall correctly.

CCIP · 11-29-07, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by d@rk51d3

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Originally Posted by Badfuzzy

...... is the Uboat add-on going to contain the entire atlantic campaign like AH3?

Only the Pacific theatre, with a distinct lack of historical accuracy to boot, if I recall correctly.

I was under the impression the focus was more on the Indian ocean (AND some Pacific, which isn't unreasonable). The strategic options are not historically accurate, as is the Type XVIII, but the rest I don't believe would be completely unreasonable.

And as usual, I keep saying - let the mods take care of the hardcore realism aspects.

Otherwise both games are a good choice. I suggest you get either one - and if you enjoy it, you will probably want to get the other as well. Both are equally worth attention IMO, just depends on what your preferences and priorities are. If it's Pacific, better graphics and bigger boats, SH4. If it's Atlantic, more variety thanks to mods and fierce convoy battles, SH3.

Great time right now to get either one, also, with patch 1.4 out the door for SH4 (and mods catching up shortly), and GWX 2.0 due in just two weeks for SH3.

STEED · 11-29-07, 01:10 PM

SH3 with GWX 2.0 is a must have.

Konovalov · 11-29-07, 03:37 PM

Get both.

SHIII with Grey Wolves mod, soon to be GWII version is fantastic but it isn't the Pacific obviously. Alternate between the two every couple of months is my suggestion.

11-28-07, 08:53 PM	#1
Peto Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The details of my life are quite inconsequential Posts: 1,049 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I play them both. when I feel like having technology on my side --I go to the Pacific. When I feel suicidal, I start a career in SH3 and try to survive the war . Both are Great Sub Sims __________________ If your target has a 30 degree AOB, the range from his base course line equals the current range divided by 2.

11-28-07, 10:16 PM	#2
CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	As far as vanilla, SH4 is in much better state than SHIII ever was. Theaters are different, I would say on pure comparison SHIV 1.4 > SHIII 1.4. Mind the different theaters however, depends what you're interested in more, too. Both are in good shape now. Mod-wise, SH3 is ahead and with GWX 2.0 coming up shortly, it'll really be about as good as the game will get. SH4 however is catching up very well and has also been significantly improved. I slightly prefer SH4, but both are excellent at the moment. __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

11-29-07, 01:10 PM	#7
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	SH3 with GWX 2.0 is a must have. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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Konovalov Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks, UK Posts: 2,811 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Get both. SHIII with Grey Wolves mod, soon to be GWII version is fantastic but it isn't the Pacific obviously. Alternate between the two every couple of months is my suggestion. __________________ "In a Christian context, sexuality is traditionally seen as a consequence of the Fall, but for Muslims, it is an anticipation of paradise. So I can say, I think, that I was validly converted to Islam by a teenage French Jewish nudist." Sheikh Abdul-Hakim Murad (Timothy Winter)

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11-29-07, 02:39 AM	#3
Badfuzzy Swabbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	After reading all your comments I'm leaning towards SH4, is the Uboat add-on going to contain the entire atlantic campaign like AH3?