Silent Hunter 5, Steam or boxed version?

V13dweller · 03-27-13, 07:24 AM

I have heard heaps of bad rumors (Probably the truth but I don't really pay much attention to the steam version due to the rumors) Like that the best of mods, like... I think TDW's Ui maybe? And most of us know this is arguably one of the best mods (Along with many more) that are must-haves.

But I have heard of heaps of complaint's about the steam version, as in many of the best mods not working with it.

And usually, the Box version is about 30% cheaper.

Hylky · 03-27-13, 07:37 AM

so the box versio is more mod "friedly" than steam version?

i got the TDW's Ui on my steam version and its seems to work just fine... at least i think... so perhaps i just continue playing my steam version and save my 5€?

V13dweller · 03-27-13, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Hylky

so the box versio is more mod "friedly" than steam version?

As I said, I'm not sure, because I don't use the steam version, but I know for sure the box one works much better and is much more Mod Friendly.

mookiemookie · 03-27-13, 08:01 AM

Box, definitely. Steam does not allow you to make changes to the .exe, which makes it impossible for you to to use mods and fixes such as this: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=181433

Hylky · 03-27-13, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

Box, definitely. Steam does not allow you to make changes to the .exe, which makes it impossible for you to to use mods and fixes such as this: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=181433

Ok! Then im getting that boxed SH5! the 5€ is not much tho...

TheDarkWraith · 03-27-13, 09:28 AM

for SH5 you want the boxed (DVD version) for many reasons

BigWalleye · 03-27-13, 12:55 PM

Basically, the question comes down to this: Buy or lease? Because you don't actually own a copy of the code when you go to Steam. You just lease it. Steam activates the code through an on-line download every time you run the game and disables it before you exit the game. It's their code, and they do not permit any changes to that code. Think of leasing a car. You don't own the car. You can drive it, can use it for normal transportation purposes. But you can't make substantive changes to it, or you void the lease agreement. There are pros and cons to the Steam approach, just as there are pros and cons to leasing a car. But if you want to make changes to the car, or the game, leasing is not the way to go.

GT182 · 03-28-13, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDarkWraith

for SH5 you want the boxed (DVD version) for many reasons

That's been my way of thinking all along. Others don't agree but I guess I'm a bit thick headed.

I'll take a dvd version over a download anyday.

Yesterday I stopped in at Game Stop to check on the PC version of Snipe Ghost Warrior 2. Found that you can only get it by download from Steam. And in the same breathe, the guy behind the counter said that within the next 5 years you will no longer see boxed PC games. They will be downloads only.

What a revoltin development that will be. There goes the neighborhood. And possibly the same goes for console games too.

03-27-13, 08:01 AM	#4
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03-27-13, 07:24 AM	#1
V13dweller Grey Wolf Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 768 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 2	I have heard heaps of bad rumors (Probably the truth but I don't really pay much attention to the steam version due to the rumors) Like that the best of mods, like... I think TDW's Ui maybe? And most of us know this is arguably one of the best mods (Along with many more) that are must-haves. But I have heard of heaps of complaint's about the steam version, as in many of the best mods not working with it. And usually, the Box version is about 30% cheaper.

03-27-13, 07:37 AM	#2
Hylky Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 7 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	so the box versio is more mod "friedly" than steam version? i got the TDW's Ui on my steam version and its seems to work just fine... at least i think... so perhaps i just continue playing my steam version and save my 5€?

03-27-13, 09:28 AM	#6
TheDarkWraith Black Magic Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11,962 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 5	for SH5 you want the boxed (DVD version) for many reasons

03-27-13, 12:55 PM	#7
BigWalleye Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: On the Eye-lond, mon! Posts: 1,987 Downloads: 465 Uploads: 0	Basically, the question comes down to this: Buy or lease? Because you don't actually own a copy of the code when you go to Steam. You just lease it. Steam activates the code through an on-line download every time you run the game and disables it before you exit the game. It's their code, and they do not permit any changes to that code. Think of leasing a car. You don't own the car. You can drive it, can use it for normal transportation purposes. But you can't make substantive changes to it, or you void the lease agreement. There are pros and cons to the Steam approach, just as there are pros and cons to leasing a car. But if you want to make changes to the car, or the game, leasing is not the way to go.