New to Silent hunter series

mookiemookie · 03-27-10, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Wokker

Hello everyone! First post here on subsim forums.

After seeing "Das Boot" and "The hunt for red oktober", I really started to like submarines. When I found out that a submarine simulator existed, I went crazy.

So, what game in the series should I play? Which one of the "Silent hunter" games are the best one? Ive heard that SH5 is buggy and almost unplayable.

I'm sure the children will be out in force in this thread. Try not to trip over the hyperbole and proclamations of doom.

I wouldn't say SH5 is unplayable. It's still in it's growing stages - many minor bugs, but nothing absolutely and completely game breaking. SH5 has been out for just under a month. People are still getting their hands around modding and working with it. Down the line it may be one of the greats, but right now it's rough around the edges. I'd go with SH3 and the GWX mod for it, if I were you. It's a polished and finished product after 5 years. It's got its flaws - no wolfpacks, fussy save game system - but it's the way to go at this point.

kraznyi_oktjabr · 03-27-10, 12:46 PM

This is must read thread if you are interestid about real submarines. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147577

It's about US fleet boats but contains some interesting info about u-boats aswell.

Wokker · 03-27-10, 12:57 PM

Ok, do you need to patch SH3/SH4? If so, where can I get them?

bigboywooly · 03-27-10, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Wokker

Ok, do you need to patch SH3/SH4? If so, where can I get them?

Depends how new your SH3 disc is
All later versions come patched to 1.4
When you start the game will say version number in botton left ( ? ) hand corner

SH4 patches check the Ubi site but to use Op monsoon you will need patch 1.5 which was the Uboat missions addon disc

Welcome aboard

Wokker · 03-27-10, 01:05 PM

I dont own any Silent hunter games yet. Dunno if you still can find them, havent seen them in stores here(I live in sweden).

Coldcall · 03-27-10, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Wokker

I dont own any Silent hunter games yet. Dunno if you still can find them, havent seen them in stores here(I live in sweden).

Order them over the internet at places such as Amazon, Play.com or Steam etc..

But i would suggest you to play SH3 then SH4, then SH5. Only because the graphics improve in each title and if you start on SH5 it may be difficult to get into the earlier games based on appearances - which of course are highly deceiving!

Wokker · 03-27-10, 01:19 PM

Ok, ill check those sites. How long is each game in hours? 10h+?

Sailor Steve · 03-27-10, 01:23 PM

If you haven't bought them yet, then you are in luck. The new versions of SH3 come fully patched, and for SH4 make sure you get SH4 GOLD. It is fully patched and includes the U-boat missions add-on. Then all you need to do is play for awhile, then try out the supermods.

And the smaller mods.

And the newest mods.

Oh, and WELCOME ABOARD!

Wokker · 04-01-10, 11:03 AM

Bought SH4 today!

Havent tried it out yet, need to do some homework first.

Jimbuna · 04-01-10, 01:00 PM

ROFLMAO

Nice one Neal

The Enigma · 03-27-10, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

... - many minor bugs, but nothing absolutely and completely game breaking.....

Now how's that for an understatement??

Nisgeis · 03-27-10, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by The Enigma

Now how's that for an understatement??

As understatements go, it's very poor, as it's accurate in that there is nothing absolutely and completely game breaking.

The Enigma · 03-27-10, 05:20 PM

@Nisgeis
No pun intended, I cannot judge it for myself.

I'm reading all kind of experiences about SH5 and I'm trying to keep
a fair mind about the game.

Having said this, I find it hard to say that all the so far discovered issue's aren't game braking.
It would definitely spoil my joy over any game when I would encounter so many 'minor' bugs.
And that would be game breaking experience for me.

My suggestion would be for a beginning SH player:
Start with SH3 and when the time is there, proceed with SH4.
From there, read as many reviews possible about SH5 and decide for yourself if you are going to try SH5.

alexradu89 · 03-27-10, 05:22 PM

By the time he's finished with SH3 and SH4, SH5 will be patched, modded and up and running at Flank... I'm sorry Extreme Speed !

Nisgeis · 03-27-10, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by The Enigma

@Nisgeis
No pun intended, I cannot judge it for myself.

I'm reading all kind of experiences about SH5 and I'm trying to keep
a fair mind about the game.

Negativity spreads, that's a fact. Some people have a perverse definition of 'game breaking', for example. ZOMG The captin's hat is on at the wrong angle! Kriegsmarine officiers were required to wear their hats at 0.751 degrees, but in game it's clear that the hats are at 0.752 degrees!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!??! How can UBI not kill everyone that ever worked for them and all of their families and all their friends?!?!?!???! I would kill them all if they worked for me!?!?!?!??! for this ATTROCITY! This GAME IS RUINED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?!?!??!?!? !??!?!?!?

There are of course more extreme examples over even smaller stuff, with even less control over grammar and punctuation.

Enjoyment of game = Quality of game * ( 1 - probability of throwing toys out of pram for minor issues)

To quote Brass Eye, there's no real evidence for it, but it is scientific fact.

For clarity: Yes, I know they are called 'caps'. Just like that lock I see often.

03-27-10, 12:46 PM	#2
kraznyi_oktjabr Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Republiken Finland Posts: 1,803 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	This is must read thread if you are interestid about real submarines. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147577 It's about US fleet boats but contains some interesting info about u-boats aswell. __________________ You talk to God, you're religious. God talks to you, you're psychotic. - Dr. House

03-27-10, 01:23 PM	#8
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	If you haven't bought them yet, then you are in luck. The new versions of SH3 come fully patched, and for SH4 make sure you get SH4 GOLD. It is fully patched and includes the U-boat missions add-on. Then all you need to do is play for awhile, then try out the supermods. And the smaller mods. And the newest mods. Oh, and WELCOME ABOARD! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

04-01-10, 11:03 AM	#9
Wokker Watch Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 16 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	SH 4 Get! Bought SH4 today! Havent tried it out yet, need to do some homework first.

04-01-10, 01:00 PM	#10
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,712 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	ROFLMAO Nice one Neal __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-27-10, 05:20 PM	#13
The Enigma Seer of visions Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Under the surface Posts: 2,315 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	@Nisgeis No pun intended, I cannot judge it for myself. I'm reading all kind of experiences about SH5 and I'm trying to keep a fair mind about the game. Having said this, I find it hard to say that all the so far discovered issue's aren't game braking. It would definitely spoil my joy over any game when I would encounter so many 'minor' bugs. And that would be game breaking experience for me. My suggestion would be for a beginning SH player: Start with SH3 and when the time is there, proceed with SH4. From there, read as many reviews possible about SH5 and decide for yourself if you are going to try SH5. __________________

03-27-10, 12:57 PM	#3
Wokker Watch Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 16 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Ok, do you need to patch SH3/SH4? If so, where can I get them?

03-27-10, 01:05 PM	#5
Wokker Watch Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 16 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I dont own any Silent hunter games yet. Dunno if you still can find them, havent seen them in stores here(I live in sweden).

03-27-10, 01:19 PM	#7
Wokker Watch Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 16 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Ok, ill check those sites. How long is each game in hours? 10h+?

03-27-10, 05:22 PM	#14
alexradu89 Lieutenant Join Date: May 2009 Location: Romania Posts: 259 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	By the time he's finished with SH3 and SH4, SH5 will be patched, modded and up and running at Flank... I'm sorry Extreme Speed !