What are the best Sub sims currently ...

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

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< ... > you have the options of two different nationality and theaters, and more choices of submarines to use then ANY other SH title. The game loads quickly, and the graphics upgrades are well enough. So it sit's as just that happy medium between functionality, and graphical upgrades. If Uboat centric modders spent as much time with it as the Fleet boat centric modders have, there would be no debate as to what game platform is the best.
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Thank you all for your comments and suggestions, I really appreciate the info.

You're comment Ducimus brought about a question I have been meaning to ask.
I have noticed there are two versions of SHIV, a standard and a gold package. Would it matter at the moment which one to invest in, or would it be best - seeing how things are at the present - to invest in the Gold package ??