Silent Hunter 5 - Honest Opinions?

JScones · 11-04-10, 06:59 AM

I agree. I certainly wouldn't buy a new computer based solely on the weight of peoples' recommendation's here for one game. Might be a very expensive $1050 or whatever if the OP follows the "I agree

"s but ends up not liking it himself. Much better to have a personal reason for upgrading (I upgraded my computer in Feb because I was sick of my daughter nagging me for one...), and then determining whether or not to stick with SH3 or go to SH5. At least then if SH5 "sux", you feel like you've only wasted $50, not $1050 (...so I have no regrets not installing SH5).

Having said that, I think a few people upgraded their computers just for SH5 and are happy, so to each their own.

Herr-Berbunch · 11-04-10, 07:06 AM

Yep, I'd agree with Jasun and Jim. If you're going to buy a new computer then buy one, but don't buy it just for one game... Five years is a reasonable age to want to swap, and I think the more modern PCs will last much longer.

Every game, no matter how good/bad has it's knockers and it's pro-brigade, but the fact that now SH5 is available for only a tenner then it's got to be worth a peek, but only if your rig is up to it. Only you can then decide which camp to park your butt in.

VONHARRIS · 11-04-10, 07:15 AM

I agree with Jasun and Jim. I just will not buy a new PC or even upgrade for just a game.
Moreover I haven't read the best reviews for this game , full of bugs etc.
Anyway IMO SH3 + GWX and all these mods I can find is everything I need.

11-05-10, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JScones

I agree. I certainly wouldn't buy a new computer based solely on the weight of peoples' recommendation's here for one game. Might be a very expensive $1050 or whatever if the OP follows the "I agree

"s but ends up not liking it himself. Much better to have a personal reason for upgrading (I upgraded my computer in Feb because I was sick of my daughter nagging me for one...), and then determining whether or not to stick with SH3 or go to SH5. At least then if SH5 "sux", you feel like you've only wasted $50, not $1050 (...so I have no regrets not installing SH5).

Having said that, I think a few people upgraded their computers just for SH5 and are happy, so to each their own.

To be fair, if it can run SH5 smoothly, its probably going to run almost anything with no hiccups.

EDIT: And on a side note, how much would it cost to build a gaming rig for SH5 to run smoothly with mods?? Im looking into the possibility of doing such since I have a new job. I saw $1000 thrown around in the thread. Im just curious to wether thats accurate?

Brag · 11-05-10, 05:18 PM

I've had a rig built in Chile that meets the SH5 specs, it cost me slightly under a thousand USD. I think in Europe and US it would cost about the same.

It runs SH3 with GWX just fine

11-05-10, 05:22 PM

$1000.00 U.S. would build a better then good enuff system to run SH5,
if you do it yourself.
I figured $500.00 U.S. would allow me to build a system.
It would take some tradeing and spare parts robbing.
But it could be done.

Hitman · 11-05-10, 05:39 PM

1.000.000 $ or € rig can fly you to the moon, but still isn't enough for SH5 if you don't have the proper internet connection ...

Long ago I discovered that past the novelty of the first months I had actually not much interest in SH5, and I'm more than happy to live with Sh3/Sh4 for my submarine needs. Well modded they still rock, and are flexible enough to allow me to tinker and make a GUI to my liking without learning Python

Sh5 is OK for anyone who really wants it. Me ... I'm too old and used to SH3/4 to move on.

11-05-10, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Hitman

1.000.000 $ or € rig can fly you to the moon, but still isn't enough for SH5 if you don't have the proper internet connection ...

And there is the biggest problem with SH5.

And We thought we had it hard with StarForce.

Herr-Berbunch · 11-05-10, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Brag

I've had a rig built in Chile that meets the SH5 specs, it cost me slightly under a thousand USD. I think in Europe and US it would cost about the same.

It runs SH3 with GWX just fine

And it cost you a trip back to the shop for a new hard drive IIRC

11-05-10, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

And it cost you a trip back to the shop for a new hard drive IIRC

Yes.
But remember it involves:
Several Sherpas with those 'push-me-pull-me' creatures.
(Alpakas or something?)
Abseiling steep cliffs, overflowing with the Kundalini of the unbridled jungle growth.
Something to do with an old Land Rover or some such?

Adds up to big $!

Tessa · 11-06-10, 04:01 AM

It sounds like the only real upgrade SH5 has is eye candy then?

Sailor Steve · 11-06-10, 08:53 AM

No, it has other things, but it's still incomplete.

11-04-10, 07:06 AM	#2
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Yep, I'd agree with Jasun and Jim. If you're going to buy a new computer then buy one, but don't buy it just for one game... Five years is a reasonable age to want to swap, and I think the more modern PCs will last much longer. Every game, no matter how good/bad has it's knockers and it's pro-brigade, but the fact that now SH5 is available for only a tenner then it's got to be worth a peek, but only if your rig is up to it. Only you can then decide which camp to park your butt in. __________________

11-05-10, 05:18 PM	#5
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I've had a rig built in Chile that meets the SH5 specs, it cost me slightly under a thousand USD. I think in Europe and US it would cost about the same. It runs SH3 with GWX just fine __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

11-05-10, 05:39 PM	#7
Hitman Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 6,109 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 2	1.000.000 $ or € rig can fly you to the moon, but still isn't enough for SH5 if you don't have the proper internet connection ... Long ago I discovered that past the novelty of the first months I had actually not much interest in SH5, and I'm more than happy to live with Sh3/Sh4 for my submarine needs. Well modded they still rock, and are flexible enough to allow me to tinker and make a GUI to my liking without learning Python Sh5 is OK for anyone who really wants it. Me ... I'm too old and used to SH3/4 to move on. __________________ One day I will return to sea ...

11-06-10, 08:53 AM	#12
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	No, it has other things, but it's still incomplete. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

11-04-10, 06:59 AM	#1
JScones Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,501 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I agree. I certainly wouldn't buy a new computer based solely on the weight of peoples' recommendation's here for one game. Might be a very expensive $1050 or whatever if the OP follows the "I agree "s but ends up not liking it himself. Much better to have a personal reason for upgrading (I upgraded my computer in Feb because I was sick of my daughter nagging me for one...), and then determining whether or not to stick with SH3 or go to SH5. At least then if SH5 "sux", you feel like you've only wasted $50, not $1050 (...so I have no regrets not installing SH5). Having said that, I think a few people upgraded their computers just for SH5 and are happy, so to each their own.

11-04-10, 07:15 AM	#3
VONHARRIS Konteradmiral Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Greece Posts: 1,992 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	I agree with Jasun and Jim. I just will not buy a new PC or even upgrade for just a game. Moreover I haven't read the best reviews for this game , full of bugs etc. Anyway IMO SH3 + GWX and all these mods I can find is everything I need.

11-05-10, 05:22 PM	#6
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	$1000.00 U.S. would build a better then good enuff system to run SH5, if you do it yourself. I figured $500.00 U.S. would allow me to build a system. It would take some tradeing and spare parts robbing. But it could be done.

11-06-10, 04:01 AM	#11
Tessa Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CG 96 Posts: 861 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	It sounds like the only real upgrade SH5 has is eye candy then?