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Old 04-03-09, 10:30 PM   #1
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Is this game really worth the buy?

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I am interested in downloading this game right now but am a bit confused when am looking at the game reviews giving just a 3 stars for this game compare to SH3 5 stars, so is this game really good, or I shouldn't bother buying it. Need your input and comments to help me out to take the decision, if I buy the game please.

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Old 04-03-09, 10:53 PM   #2
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Yes, if you use the mods. Played both and I prefer SH4 over three by far, but that could be taste. I think the mods are much better.
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Old 04-03-09, 11:02 PM   #3
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Yes, if you use the mods. Played both and I prefer SH4 over three by far, but that could be taste. I think the mods are much better.
What do you mean if I use the mods? What mods and where I get them please?

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Old 04-03-09, 11:14 PM   #4
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Everything about SH4 is better. From the graphics to the theatre of play. I would suggest you get the current revision game and the expansion pack. Having been a former submariner I get far more fun and satisfaction from SH4 than any other sim and that includes SC and DW. It is a hunt...Also SH3 you have to babysit your crew, which would not be the CO's job to begin with. I have no idea why they put that in the game to begin with. Also keep in mind this is a sim/game. I would play the stock expansion pack and get your feet wet (NPI) before you start modding the game.
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Old 04-03-09, 11:41 PM   #5
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Everything about SH4 is better. From the graphics to the theatre of play. I would suggest you get the current revision game and the expansion pack. Having been a former submariner I get far more fun and satisfaction from SH4 than any other sim and that includes SC and DW. It is a hunt...Also SH3 you have to babysit your crew, which would not be the CO's job to begin with. I have no idea why they put that in the game to begin with. Also keep in mind this is a sim/game. I would play the stock expansion pack and get your feet wet (NPI) before you start modding the game.
Hello!

Well I am downloading the game at this moment, the bundle pack. The SH4 and also the U-Boat addon, at Direct2Drive. Plus I have downloaded the 1.4 patch if am not mistaking.

Any cues or advice you can give are very welcome, first time ever in a sub simulation, so I don't know anything about it, and surely what to expect, but for what I have seen tonite on the net, it looks very impressive, visualy speaking.

Thank you!
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Old 04-03-09, 11:15 PM   #6
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You can get them here at Subsim or at...

http://forum.kickinbak.com/index.php

Mod and patch SH4 and you'll have a good time. If your looking for SH3 with better graphics, you're not gonna get it. Well, at least not yet...

BTW, welcome!

We bitch allot here, but we all love subs and will do anything to help each other out. That includes you too...
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Old 04-03-09, 11:29 PM   #7
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Definitely worth the price. Come on in. The waters fine!!!

(I recommend RFB and RSRDC).
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Old 04-03-09, 11:43 PM   #8
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In my best John Wayne accent...

'I'm a TMO and RSRDC man, myself...'
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Old 04-03-09, 11:46 PM   #9
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In my best John Wayne accent...

'I'm a TMO and RSRDC man, myself...'
Good to know you've got an Irish sense of Humour
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In my best John Wayne accent...

'I'm a TMO and RSRDC man, myself...'
I'll say the same, except with more of a Woody Allen accent.
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Old 04-03-09, 11:51 PM   #11
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Definitely worth the price. Come on in. The waters fine!!!

(I recommend RFB and RSRDC).
I second your comments,and welcome aboard Wolverine!
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Old 04-03-09, 11:51 PM   #12
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Definitely worth the price. Come on in. The waters fine!!!

(I recommend RFB and RSRDC).
Hello!

Can you elaborate with RFB and RSRDC, caus I don't know what you mean by that?

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Old 04-04-09, 08:48 AM   #13
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Hello!

Can you elaborate with RFB and RSRDC, caus I don't know what you mean by that?

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RFB (Real Fleet Boat) here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=125529


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I use both,and have been very impressed and will never go back to stock!
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Old 04-04-09, 12:02 PM   #14
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There a "Sub School" tutorial which will help you get familiar with the nuts and bolts of stearing and diving. Once you begin a Career or short mission be wary of time compression because i have messed up big time running into shoals that I could not see on the Nav map. Be patient with the sim and get to know what each function does. Once you feel ready for a Career. Save your progress. I save usually after each kill. Also take time with manual targeting. This does take some time to get but you can have the crew do this if you want to just get out there and have some fun sooner. Those kind of selection are in the game play options. The realism you choose can always be changes later (only in port) as your skills improve. As I said the mods here are really awesome but my personal advise is get familiar with the stock game first and then the reason and application of the mods will be much more clear to you later on. Have fun!
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Old 04-03-09, 11:42 PM   #15
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You can get them here at Subsim or at...

http://forum.kickinbak.com/index.php

Mod and patch SH4 and you'll have a good time. If your looking for SH3 with better graphics, you're not gonna get it. Well, at least not yet...

BTW, welcome!

We bitch allot here, but we all love subs and will do anything to help each other out. That includes you too...
clayton why Provide that Link?
for a New Guy?
Let him decide,
Some Advise mate,
Buy it here On Subsim,
Or Ubisoft.com
Commercial Registered Sites are Safer,
Then decide for Yourself,
Welcome Aboard,
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