Question For Neal

Onkel Neal · 02-08-10, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffg

I am ordering SH5 through this site tomorrow and I have been looking through the different threads and so far have not found any opinion of yours on what you think of the sim or future of SH5. I would value what you think of the game before I buy it.

JeffG

Unlike SH2 and SH3, Ubisoft has decided not allow me or other websites a chance to preview the game. I'm afraid that is usually a very bad sign. This was the method they used for SH4, no previews, just demos, and as you know, SH4, while a decent game, was very buggy and unfinished upon release. Most of the problems were addressed in patches later, but there is no assurance that Ubisoft will support SH5 the same way, unless it sells like crazy, and unfinished games usually don't sell very well.

thanks!
Neal

ryanglavin · 02-08-10, 06:15 PM

Its always a good idea to ask neal what he thinks, because I might be playing some crappy FPS instead of an awesome game like SH3

Reaves · 02-08-10, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanglavin

Its always a good idea to ask neal what he thinks, because I might be playing some crappy FPS instead of an awesome game like SH3

AVP is released Feb 20. Decided to pre-order that instead.

Reaves · 02-08-10, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Unlike SH2 and SH3, Ubisoft has decided not allow me or other websites a chance to preview the game. I'm afraid that is usually a very bad sign. This was the method they used for SH4, no previews, just demos, and as you know, SH4, while a decent game, was very buggy and unfinished upon release. Most of the problems were addressed in patches later, but there is no assurance that Ubisoft will support SH5 the same way, unless it sells like crazy, and unfinished games usually don't sell very well.

thanks!
Neal

I am assuming Ubisoft expect to continue profiting from this title with DLC, this will probably include some of the bug fixes much the same as Uboat missions in SH4.

Brag · 02-08-10, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Unlike SH2 and SH3, Ubisoft has decided not allow me or other websites a chance to preview the game. I'm afraid that is usually a very bad sign. This was the method they used for SH4, no previews, just demos, and as you know, SH4, while a decent game, was very buggy and unfinished upon release. Most of the problems were addressed in patches later, but there is no assurance that Ubisoft will support SH5 the same way, unless it sells like crazy, and unfinished games usually don't sell very well.

thanks!
Neal

What I find curious, where is the beta testing?
Ubi has been beta testing Settlers. I'm I deaf, blind? Havent seen a peep about beta testing SH5.

No further comment, your honour.

razark · 02-08-10, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Brag

What I find curious, where is the beta testing?
Ubi has been beta testing Settlers. I'm I deaf, blind? Havent seen a peep about beta testing SH5.

No further comment, your honour.

Beta testing starts in early March.

Elder-Pirate · 02-08-10, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by razark

Beta testing starts in early March.

Yep, everybody whom buys SHV will be Beta testing.

FIREWALL · 02-09-10, 02:42 AM

Here's an idea. Why don't you try to do a little thinking on your own ?

PL_Andrev · 02-09-10, 03:49 AM

So, all people which pre-ordered game will be final testers for us...

If SH5 will be a catastrophe you can:
* wait for add-on or fan mods to SH5
* develop and play Danger of the Deep
* play with modded SH4
* play with modded SH3

But at this moment wait for SH5 - maybe this game will be not so bad or be playable after modding? I'm worried too that UBI have not published some information about game yet (for example manual TDC).
Experience with UBI shows: no info = bad info.

Now game is or is very close to production / releasing process and I expect a big, final announcement of SH5. If not...
Well... I do not have to have SH5 as the first - will wait for colleagues opinions on this forum.

rascal101 · 02-09-10, 05:00 AM

In honor of the imminent release of SH5 I've just reinstalled Silent Hunter 3 - trying to get a handle of the new and recently released mods as I’ve been away from the SH3 forum for a while -

Too bad about SH5 but then I always thought it was odd for a major games publisher to continue with a series that’s clearly only ever going to cater to a niche audience, surprised it made it to SH4 - not a criticism of the game or the publisher - just an acknowledgement of standard publishing practice these days -

Some great new SH3 mods are on the way or just updated - I’ve seen enough of SH5 to know its does not represent an improvement on SH3 - IN MY OPINION, even without the DRM.

By the way - For Australian members - EB Games is running a petition to get an R rating set up for games following the recent debacle with Aliens V's Predator. On the subject EB will be selling Aliens V's Predator without any dumbing down in Aust

Apparently because the Aliens blood is green - not Red they were able to get it past the idiot censorship board in South Aust - The petition is worth signing -

Though possibly a bit late if games publishers continue to dumb down games for 'wider appeal' - in the end they're going to be so childish you might as well read a good book or buy a pet hamster

Interestingly the release of Aliens V's Predator roughly coincides with the release of SH5 - so you do have a choice - That is of course unless Aliens has a DRC or similar plastered all over it

Regards to all

Rascal

TarJak · 02-09-10, 05:36 AM

Gotta agree that the shambles that is game classification down here is just plain stoopid. But then it's run by a government department so why would it make any sense?

brandtryan · 02-10-10, 01:16 PM

Who is Neal? Is Doenitz still alive?

oh wait--that is the guy i sent a paypal donation to a year ago because this site is the Authority. Probably time for another donation.

02-10-10, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by brandtryan

Who is Neal? Is Doenitz still alive?

Elder-Pirate · 02-10-10, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by brandtryan

Who is Neal? Is Doenitz still alive?

Just pretend you did not read that post Neal. We will keep it a secret just between Subsim and you.

Rip · 02-08-10, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brag

What I find curious, where is the beta testing?
Ubi has been beta testing Settlers. I'm I deaf, blind? Havent seen a peep about beta testing SH5.

No further comment, your honour.

It is coming in March, but there is a signup fee.

02-09-10, 02:42 AM	#8
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Here's an idea. Why don't you try to do a little thinking on your own ? __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

02-09-10, 03:49 AM	#9
PL_Andrev Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 995 Downloads: 91 Uploads: 0	So, all people which pre-ordered game will be final testers for us... If SH5 will be a catastrophe you can: * wait for add-on or fan mods to SH5 * develop and play Danger of the Deep * play with modded SH4 * play with modded SH3 But at this moment wait for SH5 - maybe this game will be not so bad or be playable after modding? I'm worried too that UBI have not published some information about game yet (for example manual TDC). Experience with UBI shows: no info = bad info. Now game is or is very close to production / releasing process and I expect a big, final announcement of SH5. If not... Well... I do not have to have SH5 as the first - will wait for colleagues opinions on this forum. __________________

02-09-10, 05:00 AM	#10
rascal101 Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 769 Downloads: 200 Uploads: 0	re the release of SH% In honor of the imminent release of SH5 I've just reinstalled Silent Hunter 3 - trying to get a handle of the new and recently released mods as I’ve been away from the SH3 forum for a while - Too bad about SH5 but then I always thought it was odd for a major games publisher to continue with a series that’s clearly only ever going to cater to a niche audience, surprised it made it to SH4 - not a criticism of the game or the publisher - just an acknowledgement of standard publishing practice these days - Some great new SH3 mods are on the way or just updated - I’ve seen enough of SH5 to know its does not represent an improvement on SH3 - IN MY OPINION, even without the DRM. By the way - For Australian members - EB Games is running a petition to get an R rating set up for games following the recent debacle with Aliens V's Predator. On the subject EB will be selling Aliens V's Predator without any dumbing down in Aust Apparently because the Aliens blood is green - not Red they were able to get it past the idiot censorship board in South Aust - The petition is worth signing - Though possibly a bit late if games publishers continue to dumb down games for 'wider appeal' - in the end they're going to be so childish you might as well read a good book or buy a pet hamster Interestingly the release of Aliens V's Predator roughly coincides with the release of SH5 - so you do have a choice - That is of course unless Aliens has a DRC or similar plastered all over it Regards to all Rascal

02-10-10, 01:16 PM	#12
brandtryan Engineer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indianapolis, United States Posts: 214 Downloads: 122 Uploads: 0	Who is Neal? Is Doenitz still alive? oh wait--that is the guy i sent a paypal donation to a year ago because this site is the Authority. Probably time for another donation. __________________ from Brandt

02-08-10, 06:15 PM	#2
ryanglavin Samurai Navy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Evading that Hunter/Killer Group on my Tail Posts: 584 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Its always a good idea to ask neal what he thinks, because I might be playing some crappy FPS instead of an awesome game like SH3

02-09-10, 05:36 AM	#11
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Gotta agree that the shambles that is game classification down here is just plain stoopid. But then it's run by a government department so why would it make any sense?