What's so great?

ERPP8 · 04-22-10, 04:33 PM

I don't see why people love SHIII soooooo much.

The bad graphics and simplicity make it seem pretty boring.

Bothersome · 04-22-10, 04:41 PM

Mostly because it comes off as an actual simulation of the situation that was at 1939 to 1945.

If there was a nuclear power station simulator that only had one text screen of a bunch of numbers that represented the actual predicted happening of the internal states within that unit, versus a game where you only had two graphical bars that represented demand and the other, power output... In the former, you had to controll all known aspects to make success. Whereas in the latter, you just had to make sure you didn't over push the reactor output. The former states "you are dead" if it blows and the latter shows a grand super mushroom cloud going off with a city burning and people screaming as they run down the street... Which would you play. And your answer will probably say a lot about you.

Task Force · 04-22-10, 04:44 PM

ya know, I would probably play that nuke power plant sim.

Games just arnt graphics, and IMO SH3 can look great with mods. It also feels more realistic than 5.

Immelman · 04-22-10, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ERPP8

I don't see why people love SHIII soooooo much.
The bad graphics and simplicity make it seem pretty boring.

What realism level are you playing with?? You obviously haven't experienced 100% realism or some mods such as GWX or NYGM. Give that a try and then come and tell me all about the simplicity.

Graphics I will not argue with you because honestly I don't give a crap about them to me its about realism, strategy and re-playability and that SH3 has got in spades. If these factors are not part of what you are looking for then you are playing the wrong game friend. This is after all a U-Boat SIMULATION game.

ERPP8 · 04-22-10, 04:45 PM

To me SHIII seems boring, SHIV WAS boring and SHV is the best game ever made!!!

ERPP8 · 04-22-10, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Immelman

What realism level are you playing with?? You obviously haven't experienced 100% realism or some mods such as GWX or NYGM. Give that a try and then come and tell me all about the simplicity.

Graphics I will not argue with you because honestly I don't give a crap about them to me its about realism and re-playability and that SH3 has got in spades.

I've never played it, that's why I'm asking.

Lord_magerius · 04-22-10, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ERPP8

To me SHIII seems boring, SHIV WAS boring and SHV is the best game ever made!!!

*facepalm*

Bothersome · 04-22-10, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ERPP8

To me SHIII seems boring, SHIV WAS boring and SHV is the best game ever made!!!

We're not say you're wrong. After all it's your opinion.

You asked so we're just saying that we all don't need fancy graphics to engage our imaginations. We see the actual awsomeness of what happened in our heads.

Gee, I may be in need of help, now that I think about it. Too much SH3?? Naaa.

Immelman · 04-22-10, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ERPP8

I've never played it, that's why I'm asking.

If you haven't even played it what exactly are you basing your judgment on???

sergei · 04-22-10, 04:52 PM

As much as I admire certain technical aspects of SH5, it seems to be missing something (for me).

SH3's got soul.

ERPP8 · 04-22-10, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bothersome

We're not say you're wrong. After all it's your opinion.

You asked so we're just saying that we all don't need fancy graphics to engage our imaginations. We see the actual awsomeness of what happened in our heads.

Gee, I may be in need of help, now that I think about it. Too much SH3?? Naaa.

The reason I'm asking is because I've only seen one gameplay video and a few screenshots that were mostly the same.

Fozzy22 · 04-22-10, 04:58 PM

I think the fact that SH3 actually WORKS as a sub sim could be a main selling point. I'm getting the feeling you might be comparing it to SH5 due to you're comments on graphics, am I right? Well it really isn't that bad and you get used to it very quickly. I have forgotten about SH5 because I'm having so much fun on SH3. Considering SH5 got a PC Zone score of 49/100 when it's predicessor SH4 got 82/100 shows how it should have never been released when it did.

Enjoy SH5 if you like it but it's just not as good as SH3.

Edit: If you've never played it how can you even comment? Never judge a book by it's cover....or a couple of screenshots. lol

Bothersome · 04-22-10, 04:58 PM

Well, a game play video isn't going to represent the game very much. It will only represent the interface and the graphics. Which we all admit isn't as fancy as SH5. But there is more to the game than fancy graphics.

Like historical accuracy and accurate probabilities for success or failure.

Everybody likes pretty graphics and fancy explosions. But after you've seen them 20 times, you kind of want to get back to the numbers of the simulation and get real as possible.

ERPP8 · 04-22-10, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Fozzy22

I think the fact that SH3 actually WORKS as a sub sim could be a main selling point. I'm getting the feeling you might be comparing it to SH5 due to you're comments on graphics, am I right? Well it really isn't that bad and you get used to it very quickly. I have forgotten about SH5 because I'm having so much fun on SH3. Considering SH5 got a PC Zone score of 49/100 when it's predicessor SH4 got 82/100 shows how it should have never been released when it did.

Enjoy SH5 if you like it but it's just not as good as SH3.

Graphics is all I really know about it so that's all I have to use.

Lord_magerius · 04-22-10, 05:01 PM

Imagine setting up a shot on a random ship in a convoy. Suddenly you look to your left and you see a destroyer closing in.
Do you
A) dive to 160m and rig for silent running
B) Fire the torp and then try and make a run for it
C) Crash to desktop

If you answered C then you will have had the exact experience I have had playing SH5

04-22-10, 04:33 PM	#1
ERPP8 Commodore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: My House Posts: 608 Downloads: 161 Uploads: 0	What's so great? I don't see why people love SHIII soooooo much. The bad graphics and simplicity make it seem pretty boring.

04-22-10, 04:44 PM	#3
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	ya know, I would probably play that nuke power plant sim. Games just arnt graphics, and IMO SH3 can look great with mods. It also feels more realistic than 5. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

04-22-10, 04:58 PM	#12
Fozzy22 Machinist's Mate Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 129 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	I think the fact that SH3 actually WORKS as a sub sim could be a main selling point. I'm getting the feeling you might be comparing it to SH5 due to you're comments on graphics, am I right? Well it really isn't that bad and you get used to it very quickly. I have forgotten about SH5 because I'm having so much fun on SH3. Considering SH5 got a PC Zone score of 49/100 when it's predicessor SH4 got 82/100 shows how it should have never been released when it did. Enjoy SH5 if you like it but it's just not as good as SH3. Edit: If you've never played it how can you even comment? Never judge a book by it's cover....or a couple of screenshots. lol __________________ SH3 GWX3 & Commander 3.2 **************** U-148, Type VIIB 7th Flotilla Walter Herp - Before Patrol 3

04-22-10, 04:41 PM	#2
Bothersome Planesman Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 194 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 0	Mostly because it comes off as an actual simulation of the situation that was at 1939 to 1945. If there was a nuclear power station simulator that only had one text screen of a bunch of numbers that represented the actual predicted happening of the internal states within that unit, versus a game where you only had two graphical bars that represented demand and the other, power output... In the former, you had to controll all known aspects to make success. Whereas in the latter, you just had to make sure you didn't over push the reactor output. The former states "you are dead" if it blows and the latter shows a grand super mushroom cloud going off with a city burning and people screaming as they run down the street... Which would you play. And your answer will probably say a lot about you.

04-22-10, 04:45 PM	#5
ERPP8 Commodore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: My House Posts: 608 Downloads: 161 Uploads: 0	To me SHIII seems boring, SHIV WAS boring and SHV is the best game ever made!!!

04-22-10, 04:52 PM	#10
sergei Sea Lord Join Date: May 2008 Location: London UK Posts: 1,788 Downloads: 405 Uploads: 29	As much as I admire certain technical aspects of SH5, it seems to be missing something (for me). SH3's got soul.

04-22-10, 05:01 PM	#15
Lord_magerius Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Right by the hydrophone station Posts: 724 Downloads: 96 Uploads: 0	Imagine setting up a shot on a random ship in a convoy. Suddenly you look to your left and you see a destroyer closing in. Do you A) dive to 160m and rig for silent running B) Fire the torp and then try and make a run for it C) Crash to desktop If you answered C then you will have had the exact experience I have had playing SH5