When will you buy the game? And if? And why/why not? - Page 2

vickers03 · 01-27-10, 03:59 PM

you could buy the game and support the devs
and still play without DRM if you know
what i mean.

Sailor Steve · 01-27-10, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vickers03

you could buy the game and support the devs
and still play without DRM if you know
what i mean.

How?

KL-alfman · 01-27-10, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

How?

I assume that vickers03 is referring to "things" which are not spoken out loud here at this board.

Méo · 01-27-10, 05:08 PM

I would have voted for the:

I'll wait for the game to be release, I'll check reviews elsewhere and comments here by credible members, then I'll make a decision.

But since this wasn't an option...

I simply didn't vote.

Falkirion · 01-27-10, 05:52 PM

I voted 8, but I only want the DRM gone. Seriously the crap we'll have to put up with almost makes it not worth getting the game.

The General · 01-27-10, 05:56 PM

I voted Buy asap of course! This game is gonna be awesome and you're all gonna look like mugs when the reviews come out and they're all brilliant! I'll be waiting outside for the software store to open on the day of release. Just like I do everytime there's a new Silent Hunter game. Can't wait!

If you guys cause even 1 hour of delay in it's release I am gonna be pissed!

stabiz · 01-27-10, 06:05 PM

The insane DRM is a deal breaker for me. This is the first time I will pass on a SH title.

But hey, GWX for SH4 will probably be great.

01-27-10, 06:57 PM

#5: After seeing how the project was handled, right from the start, Ubisoft has lost any confidense I may have had in them. I was looking for an expansion, improvement, and corrections to SH3. Ubisoft's SH5 appears to be one giant step backward.

As a side note, if I can't buy and own a game, as I can a book, I have zero interest in spending my hard earned money on it. I also have zero interest in doing business with a company that offers such an ultimatum. Bye Ubisoft.

V.C. Sniper · 01-27-10, 07:23 PM

I'll buy it after seeing how simmy the simulation part of the sim is.

Reece · 01-27-10, 07:25 PM

At this stage the only thing that concerns me is the DRM, I will not go online to play a game as a single player!

believe it or not I would prefer Starforce!!

My ISP is slow and often down, I live in the country and the exchange is 5km away so sometimes it drops out due to weather conditions, also the telephone lines are very old and I am often calling them out to fix them!

Adriatico · 01-27-10, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikhayl

Missing one obvious option: will buy it as it is when/if DRM is removed.

+ 1 Carotio, You missed the main point My DRM problem - has nothing to do with Type IX... or 44/45

Carotio · 01-28-10, 03:28 AM

OKAY, OKAY, OKAY

Will this do then? Before setting up a new poll, which pleases everybody...
And please remember the forum only allows 10 options!!!!!!!
This way you can tick the box nr. 9 only f.i. if you don't care about the missing features.

1) I'll buy it asap no matter what.

2) After having read the first user comments.

3) To support subsim games.

***

4) I'll not buy it, the uboat side ain't my favorite.

5) If released as planned, I'll never buy it no matter what.

***

6) If released as planned, I'll buy it, once the price is reduced.

7) Only with the missing uboat types.

8) Only with the missing years.

9) Only without DRM.

10) If copy-protected, then only with a more player friendly solution.

FIREWALL · 01-28-10, 03:51 AM

I'd like to hear what the Ubi Devs have to say about all of this.

They've been a little scarce around here lately.

I hope they haven't been scared off.

McBeck · 01-28-10, 04:09 AM

Ill decide upon the Subsim review - Neal always seems to be in sync with my criteria...

SeaWolf U-57 · 01-28-10, 05:56 AM

So let me get this right.
(1) You will have to be connected to the internet to play SH5
(2) You will not be able to play any saved games unless you are on-line
(3) The only version of sub available is the type 7 (all classes)
(4) The war only go's as far as 1943
(5) The ships you are attacking will have damage bars showing above them
(6) You will be able to walk through the VIIC and interact with the crew
(7) The graphics of the game are improved over SH3

My Personal responses

(1) This screws anyone who has a slow connection or uses Dial-up.
(2) Kiss the last two hours of game play good bye the server has shut down for one reason or another.
(3) Disappointing as I like the IXC subs as well because they are more useful on convoy attacks having two rear tubes.
(4) So the players of SH5 are not expected to last any further then say mid 1942 then.
(5) Great so when you are attacking a target you will be able to imagine you are standing in a seaside arcade store playing the game on an arcade machine. will this mean you will have unlimited fast loading torpedoes to attack multiple targets at the same time if not then this feature is a waste of time.
(6) To make this worth anything it must randomize the responses of the crew and also react to orders given by the player or else it will become boring to say the least.
(7) From what I have seen this is true but if the rest is correct also this will also be a waste of time as most Sims players will not be seeing it as they will not buy the game.

Silent Hunter 1&2 I never played so no score Unknown
Silent Hunter 3 (un-Modded) 8/10
Silent Hunter 3 (fully Modded and with LSH3) 9/10
Silent Hunter 4 (un-Modded) 4/10
Silent Hunter 4 (patch to 1.4) 6/10
Silent Hunter 4 (Fully Modded) Unknown I got rid of it
Silent Hunter 5 Not promising at this time for sure
Predicted score 4/10 (unless changes are made)

So at this time SH5 is not worth buying unless you like arcade style games.

I regretted buying SH4 and I will not waste money on this version as it stands
Long live SH3 I say.

View Poll Results: When will you buy the game? And if? And why/why not?
I'll buy it asap no matter what.	15	11.19%
I'll buy it, after having read the first user comments.	17	12.69%
I'll buy it, just to support subsim games.	7	5.22%
I'll not buy it, the uboat side ain't my favorite.	3	2.24%
If released as planned, I'll never buy it no matter what.	17	12.69%
If released as planned, I'll buy it, once the price is reduced.	10	7.46%
Only if they delay the release, in order to add the missing uboat types.	3	2.24%
Only if they delay the release, with missing uboat types AND without DRM OR better solution.	38	28.36%
Only if they delay the release, in order to add types 2/9 AND late-war.	2	1.49%
Only with types 2/9 AND late-war AND without DRM OR better solution.	45	33.58%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 134. You may not vote on this poll

01-27-10, 05:56 PM	#21
The General The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mountain Ash, Wales, U.K. Posts: 1,548 Downloads: 188 Uploads: 3	I voted Buy asap of course! This game is gonna be awesome and you're all gonna look like mugs when the reviews come out and they're all brilliant! I'll be waiting outside for the software store to open on the day of release. Just like I do everytime there's a new Silent Hunter game. Can't wait! If you guys cause even 1 hour of delay in it's release I am gonna be pissed! __________________ *THE GENERAL*

01-27-10, 06:05 PM	#22
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	The insane DRM is a deal breaker for me. This is the first time I will pass on a SH title. But hey, GWX for SH4 will probably be great. __________________

01-27-10, 07:23 PM	#24
V.C. Sniper Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 339 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I'll buy it after seeing how simmy the simulation part of the sim is. __________________ I only need one torpedo.

01-27-10, 07:25 PM	#25
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,851 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	At this stage the only thing that concerns me is the DRM, I will not go online to play a game as a single player! believe it or not I would prefer Starforce!! My ISP is slow and often down, I live in the country and the exchange is 5km away so sometimes it drops out due to weather conditions, also the telephone lines are very old and I am often calling them out to fix them! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

01-27-10, 03:59 PM	#16
vickers03 Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2007 Location: germany Posts: 1,001 Downloads: 712 Uploads: 37	you could buy the game and support the devs and still play without DRM if you know what i mean.

01-27-10, 05:08 PM	#19
Méo Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Quebec City Posts: 1,153 Downloads: 258 Uploads: 0	I would have voted for the: I'll wait for the game to be release, I'll check reviews elsewhere and comments here by credible members, then I'll make a decision. But since this wasn't an option... I simply didn't vote.

01-27-10, 05:52 PM	#20
Falkirion Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, AUS Posts: 1,043 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	I voted 8, but I only want the DRM gone. Seriously the crap we'll have to put up with almost makes it not worth getting the game.

01-27-10, 06:57 PM	#23
Snestorm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	#5: After seeing how the project was handled, right from the start, Ubisoft has lost any confidense I may have had in them. I was looking for an expansion, improvement, and corrections to SH3. Ubisoft's SH5 appears to be one giant step backward. As a side note, if I can't buy and own a game, as I can a book, I have zero interest in spending my hard earned money on it. I also have zero interest in doing business with a company that offers such an ultimatum. Bye Ubisoft.

01-28-10, 03:28 AM	#27
Carotio Mr. Bad Wolf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aabenraa, Denmark Posts: 1,488 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 0	OKAY, OKAY, OKAY Will this do then? Before setting up a new poll, which pleases everybody... And please remember the forum only allows 10 options!!!!!!! This way you can tick the box nr. 9 only f.i. if you don't care about the missing features. 1) I'll buy it asap no matter what. 2) After having read the first user comments. 3) To support subsim games. * 4) I'll not buy it, the uboat side ain't my favorite. 5) If released as planned, I'll never buy it no matter what. * 6) If released as planned, I'll buy it, once the price is reduced. 7) Only with the missing uboat types. 8) Only with the missing years. 9) Only without DRM. 10) If copy-protected, then only with a more player friendly solution. __________________ Download my mods from SHMF Follow my photography here taler dansk, speak English, spreche Deutsch, parle français, forstår svenska/norsk, comprendo castellano

01-28-10, 03:51 AM	#28
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	I'd like to hear what the Ubi Devs have to say about all of this. They've been a little scarce around here lately. I hope they haven't been scared off. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

01-28-10, 04:09 AM	#29
McBeck Admiral Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,027 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Ill decide upon the Subsim review - Neal always seems to be in sync with my criteria... __________________ "I like subcommanders...they dont have time for bull**!" Proud member of the Subsim army of zombies Becks website

01-28-10, 05:56 AM	#30
SeaWolf U-57 Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,231 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	So let me get this right. (1) You will have to be connected to the internet to play SH5 (2) You will not be able to play any saved games unless you are on-line (3) The only version of sub available is the type 7 (all classes) (4) The war only go's as far as 1943 (5) The ships you are attacking will have damage bars showing above them (6) You will be able to walk through the VIIC and interact with the crew (7) The graphics of the game are improved over SH3 My Personal responses (1) This screws anyone who has a slow connection or uses Dial-up. (2) Kiss the last two hours of game play good bye the server has shut down for one reason or another. (3) Disappointing as I like the IXC subs as well because they are more useful on convoy attacks having two rear tubes. (4) So the players of SH5 are not expected to last any further then say mid 1942 then. (5) Great so when you are attacking a target you will be able to imagine you are standing in a seaside arcade store playing the game on an arcade machine. will this mean you will have unlimited fast loading torpedoes to attack multiple targets at the same time if not then this feature is a waste of time. (6) To make this worth anything it must randomize the responses of the crew and also react to orders given by the player or else it will become boring to say the least. (7) From what I have seen this is true but if the rest is correct also this will also be a waste of time as most Sims players will not be seeing it as they will not buy the game. Silent Hunter 1&2 I never played so no score Unknown Silent Hunter 3 (un-Modded) 8/10 Silent Hunter 3 (fully Modded and with LSH3) 9/10 Silent Hunter 4 (un-Modded) 4/10 Silent Hunter 4 (patch to 1.4) 6/10 Silent Hunter 4 (Fully Modded) Unknown I got rid of it Silent Hunter 5 Not promising at this time for sure Predicted score 4/10 (unless changes are made) So at this time SH5 is not worth buying unless you like arcade style games. I regretted buying SH4 and I will not waste money on this version as it stands Long live SH3 I say.