current version of SH5 to buy

antidotos · 11-25-12, 06:13 AM

Hi all,
a very simple question :
I refused to buy SH5 as long as the DRM and being online constantly was a necessity.
I know now that the DRM system has been relaxed "somewhat".
Noting that there are plenty of good Mods available I am willing to give SH5 a try (I very much enjoyed SH3).
I have read that it was better no to buy the Steam version and that Amazon was an acceptable choice.
However there are several packages available on European Amazon (France) and I wouldn't like to buy an old buggy one.
I noticed a KOL 2011 version, a SH5 2010 version, a Just for Games 2012 version and a collector version (with a stupid pricing of 50 Euros).
Could you help me in my choice ?

Thanks in advance.

A poor lost sailor....

daftspore · 11-25-12, 03:49 PM

This one I think:

http://www.amazon.fr/UBI-Soft-Silent...3876551&sr=8-1

gap · 11-25-12, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antidotos

Hi all,
a very simple question :
I refused to buy SH5 as long as the DRM and being online constantly was a necessity.
I know now that the DRM system has been relaxed "somewhat".
Noting that there are plenty of good Mods available I am willing to give SH5 a try (I very much enjoyed SH3).
I have read that it was better no to buy the Steam version and that Amazon was an acceptable choice.
However there are several packages available on European Amazon (France) and I wouldn't like to buy an old buggy one.
I noticed a KOL 2011 version, a SH5 2010 version, a Just for Games 2012 version and a collector version (with a stupid pricing of 50 Euros).
Could you help me in my choice ?

Thanks in advance.

A poor lost sailor....

- DON'T buy the Steam version, due to the limitations you already know.

- Most subsim members agree that Collector's Edition is very expensive compared to its modest extra-features.

- If you can't wait, any non-steam version available for download should be okay.

- My personal preference would go to any retail version on hard support. You can get the game for as cheap as 5-10 USD, shipping included.

- Last: if you decide to buy the game from Amazon, do it by clicking on the link at the upper right corner of this forum: Subsim will get a little commission from your purchase with no extra fees for you

antidotos · 11-26-12, 09:46 AM

Thank you for your answers.
There is a clear rejection of Steam....

Targor Avelany · 11-26-12, 10:33 AM

the main reason for it is that you cannot apply TDW's .exe Patcher to the Steam version.

And TDW's .exe patcher fixes WAY TOO MANY CRITICAL THINGS not to be included in your mod list.

fab78 · 12-01-12, 01:21 PM

Hi antidotos, if it helps you make your choice, I've just bought the Just For Gamers version on Amazon France and have had no issues until now.
Game patched and running...

Sonarman · 12-01-12, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by antidotos

a collector version (with a stupid pricing of 50 Euros).

Whilst this seems expensive to the PC Gamers of today, it should be noted that in the UK at least the original Silent Hunter actually cost £50 (more than 50 Euros)at release and that was in 1996 16 years ago! Which probably goes some way to explaining why virtually no-one is making simulation games anymore.

GT182 · 12-01-12, 11:12 PM

A bit off topic.... so please forgive me.

B-17 Flying Fortress "The Mighty 8th" by MicroProse was $45.99 USD back in 1999. I believe it was one of the most expensive WWII PC simulations at that time. It was also the very first simulation I bought for my very first computer that ran Windows ME.

Fish In The Water · 12-02-12, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fab78

Hi antidotos, if it helps you make your choice, I've just bought the Just For Gamers version on Amazon France and have had no issues until now.
Game patched and running...

Welcome aboard fab!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonarman

Which probably goes some way to explaining why virtually no-one is making simulation games anymore.

A real shame that. Sometimes I feel like the last member of a dying breed, then I come to subsim and I'm reminded I'm in good company. Just not enough of us I guess.

AlexanderHC · 12-17-12, 09:28 AM

Hi guys , I'm kinda new to all of this, last SH game I played was Silent Hunter II, which is kind of a long time ago. I really want to buy SH5, and I've read that Steam is not the way to go.

How about buying it through Uplay? Does anyone have any knowledge of that?
Buying a boxed copy will not be easy for me.

Sorry to hijack the thread, but I thought it suited the topic

Regards
Alexander

edit: What gap wrote: - If you can't wait, any non-steam version available for download should be okay.
That kind of gave me the answer. Thanks!

Sailor Steve · 12-17-12, 10:44 AM

WELCOME ABOARD!

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexanderHC

Buying a boxed copy will not be easy for me.

Why is that? Location? Personally I try to stay away from downloads, but I admit that's just me. Depending on where you're at there are options for buying the disc, and there are members who are willing to help out if we can.

Fish In The Water · 12-17-12, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Personally I try to stay away from downloads, but I admit that's just me.

Nope, not just you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexanderHC

Hi guys , I'm kinda new to all of this, last SH game I played was Silent Hunter II, which is kind of a long time ago.

Welcome to Subsim Alexander! Hope you enjoy SH5!

11-25-12, 06:13 AM	#1
antidotos Mate Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 54 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	current version of SH5 to buy Hi all, a very simple question : I refused to buy SH5 as long as the DRM and being online constantly was a necessity. I know now that the DRM system has been relaxed "somewhat". Noting that there are plenty of good Mods available I am willing to give SH5 a try (I very much enjoyed SH3). I have read that it was better no to buy the Steam version and that Amazon was an acceptable choice. However there are several packages available on European Amazon (France) and I wouldn't like to buy an old buggy one. I noticed a KOL 2011 version, a SH5 2010 version, a Just for Games 2012 version and a collector version (with a stupid pricing of 50 Euros). Could you help me in my choice ? Thanks in advance. A poor lost sailor....

12-01-12, 11:12 PM	#8
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	A bit off topic.... so please forgive me. B-17 Flying Fortress "The Mighty 8th" by MicroProse was $45.99 USD back in 1999. I believe it was one of the most expensive WWII PC simulations at that time. It was also the very first simulation I bought for my very first computer that ran Windows ME. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

12-17-12, 09:28 AM	#10
AlexanderHC Bilge Rat Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 1 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Hi guys , I'm kinda new to all of this, last SH game I played was Silent Hunter II, which is kind of a long time ago. I really want to buy SH5, and I've read that Steam is not the way to go. How about buying it through Uplay? Does anyone have any knowledge of that? Buying a boxed copy will not be easy for me. Sorry to hijack the thread, but I thought it suited the topic Regards Alexander edit: What gap wrote: - If you can't wait, any non-steam version available for download should be okay. That kind of gave me the answer. Thanks! Last edited by AlexanderHC; 12-17-12 at 10:13 AM.

11-25-12, 03:49 PM	#2
daftspore Watch Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 21 Downloads: 116 Uploads: 0	This one I think: http://www.amazon.fr/UBI-Soft-Silent...3876551&sr=8-1

11-26-12, 09:46 AM	#4
antidotos Mate Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 54 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Thank you for your answers. There is a clear rejection of Steam....

11-26-12, 10:33 AM	#5
Targor Avelany Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 1,183 Downloads: 225 Uploads: 0	the main reason for it is that you cannot apply TDW's .exe Patcher to the Steam version. And TDW's .exe patcher fixes WAY TOO MANY CRITICAL THINGS not to be included in your mod list.

12-01-12, 01:21 PM	#6
fab78 Bilge Rat Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	Hi antidotos, if it helps you make your choice, I've just bought the Just For Gamers version on Amazon France and have had no issues until now. Game patched and running...