SH3 Downloading from internet

storm-petrel · 03-28-14, 03:35 PM

Hey all, have got the Steam version and its fine, but despite a fresh re-installation the GWX3 is insisting that its been modified. Tried and tried but no joy.

Someone in these forums said better to pay 10 bucks and download from Amazon with v1.4 and no starforce or DRM. Brilliant methinks, but Amazon.co.uk site does not do download version and Amazon.com ( United States ) will not allow download to other countries.

Anyone know where its possible to purchase a full download of game elsewhere ?

I know I can physically buy the DVD but wanted to get game in a hurry so can have the weekend to give GWX3 a go.

Thanks in advance you modest lot.

Jimbuna · 03-28-14, 03:55 PM

I'd strongly suggest you bite the bullet and purchase the game on disc.

jakethescot · 03-28-14, 04:10 PM

If I sent him a copy of my SHIII download folder with the whole schmack in it (setup), would it install on his computer?

Tool · 03-28-14, 05:02 PM

I bought it online years ago and d/l the ISO off a website and burnt my own install CD with it. That is the quickest and best way. Plus I think it was available with 1.4b already on it.

http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SH3/silent-hunter-iii

Check there..

storm-petrel · 03-28-14, 05:29 PM

Many thanks for your quick responses fellas....

I will bite the bullet and order physical DVD Jimbuna, but I will also follow Tool's links for online download and see if I have any luck that way as well.

Ta for your offer jake but I should be OK now......hope mighty F's beat the drop as well.

All the best you luvverly lot.

jakethescot · 03-28-14, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by storm-petrel

Ta for your offer jake but I should be OK now......hope mighty F's beat the drop as well.

I'm not holding my breath on Fulham. If Sunderland and Cardiff would co-operate...

Looks like Leicester City and Burnley for sure. (They play each other tomorow). I'm not sure about QPR. Derby County and Wigan needs to start playing good football.

We'll see.

Johnfb · 03-29-14, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jakethescot

I'm not holding my breath on Fulham. If Sunderland and Cardiff would co-operate...

Looks like Leicester City and Burnley for sure. (They play each other tomorow). I'm not sure about QPR. Derby County and Wigan needs to start playing good football.

We'll see.

QPR fan here....( from Ireland)....at this point they don't deserve to go up, don't know what the hell is going on there, Harry has done his best with this lot, looks like they just aren't playing for him....shudda been automatic promotion for us, but now I will be surprised if we get out of the playoffs

Warren Peace · 03-29-14, 01:55 AM

This may seem silly, but I'll throw it out anyway.

Are you changing the install path when you launch the GWX installer? It does not autodetect where SH3 is installed (it looks for a default folder that is nowhere near where Steam installs things). So you have to hit 'change directory' or 'browse' or whatever is on there and point the installer to where Steam installed SH3 (I believe Steam defaults at Program Files (X86)/Steam/Steam Apps/Common/Silent Hunter 3, from memory so may not be exactly right.).

Pisces · 03-30-14, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jakethescot

If I sent him a copy of my SHIII download folder with the whole schmack in it (setup), would it install on his computer?

I think that would constitute to piracy in some form. And that is a definate no-no on this forum.

storm-petrel · 04-01-14, 12:41 PM

Got a brand new SH3 dvd off Amazon and hey presto, GWX installed like a dream

Gonna have some fun now......many thanks for all of your suggestions ; they were all appreciated.

Jimbuna · 04-01-14, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by storm-petrel

Got a brand new SH3 dvd off Amazon and hey presto, GWX installed like a dream

Gonna have some fun now......many thanks for all of your suggestions ; they were all appreciated.

SINK EM ALL!!

jakethescot · 04-01-14, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Pisces

I think that would constitute to piracy in some form. And that is a definate no-no on this forum.

I retract the offer, then.

Bublon13 · 09-01-14, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

I'd strongly suggest you bite the bullet and purchase the game on disc.

So there is no way to get the steam version to run properly unless it is vanilla version? Are there no steam compatible mods? I am insterested in OLC an ACM in particular.

I've considered buying a disk version, but from what I've read I understand that Win8 might be a problem. Buying another version of the game I can live with, having to buy another PC and running it with XP just so that I can play one game I can not.

BigWalleye · 09-01-14, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Bublon13

So there is no way to get the steam version to run properly unless it is vanilla version? Are there no steam compatible mods? I am insterested in OLC an ACM in particular.

I've considered buying a disk version, but from what I've read I understand that Win8 might be a problem. Buying another version of the game I can live with, having to buy another PC and running it with XP just so that I can play one game I can not.

First, this thread, if not actually a necro, is a bit long in the tooth. Might catch more response on a new thread.

Second, the Steam version will work with any SH3 mods AFAIK. But it requires a different procedure than the publisher's version, which is what everybody else sells. Desertstriker has a couple of tutorials describing what you have to do.

desertstriker · 09-18-14, 03:24 AM

Linkto the master thread is in my signature
or you can just follow this link
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCja...rrKFTBh8LjXAbg

there are 8 different vids in there

03-28-14, 03:35 PM	#1
storm-petrel Mate Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Shropshire, GB Posts: 55 Downloads: 113 Uploads: 0	SH3 Downloading from internet Hey all, have got the Steam version and its fine, but despite a fresh re-installation the GWX3 is insisting that its been modified. Tried and tried but no joy. Someone in these forums said better to pay 10 bucks and download from Amazon with v1.4 and no starforce or DRM. Brilliant methinks, but Amazon.co.uk site does not do download version and Amazon.com ( United States ) will not allow download to other countries. Anyone know where its possible to purchase a full download of game elsewhere ? I know I can physically buy the DVD but wanted to get game in a hurry so can have the weekend to give GWX3 a go. Thanks in advance you modest lot.

03-28-14, 03:55 PM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'd strongly suggest you bite the bullet and purchase the game on disc. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-28-14, 04:10 PM	#3
jakethescot Engineer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fulton Missouri Posts: 205 Downloads: 904 Uploads: 0	If I sent him a copy of my SHIII download folder with the whole schmack in it (setup), would it install on his computer? __________________ COYW !!!

03-28-14, 05:02 PM	#4
Tool Planesman Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 189 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I bought it online years ago and d/l the ISO off a website and burnt my own install CD with it. That is the quickest and best way. Plus I think it was available with 1.4b already on it. http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SH3/silent-hunter-iii Check there.. __________________ 309th Wild Ducks www.56thvfw.com

03-28-14, 05:29 PM	#5
storm-petrel Mate Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Shropshire, GB Posts: 55 Downloads: 113 Uploads: 0	Jimbuna / jakethescot / Tool Many thanks for your quick responses fellas.... I will bite the bullet and order physical DVD Jimbuna, but I will also follow Tool's links for online download and see if I have any luck that way as well. Ta for your offer jake but I should be OK now......hope mighty F's beat the drop as well. All the best you luvverly lot.

03-29-14, 01:55 AM	#8
Warren Peace Loader Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 89 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	This may seem silly, but I'll throw it out anyway. Are you changing the install path when you launch the GWX installer? It does not autodetect where SH3 is installed (it looks for a default folder that is nowhere near where Steam installs things). So you have to hit 'change directory' or 'browse' or whatever is on there and point the installer to where Steam installed SH3 (I believe Steam defaults at Program Files (X86)/Steam/Steam Apps/Common/Silent Hunter 3, from memory so may not be exactly right.). __________________ The only sound that still scares me to this day... The silence when the pinging stops.

04-01-14, 12:41 PM	#10
storm-petrel Mate Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Shropshire, GB Posts: 55 Downloads: 113 Uploads: 0	Sorted ! Got a brand new SH3 dvd off Amazon and hey presto, GWX installed like a dream Gonna have some fun now......many thanks for all of your suggestions ; they were all appreciated.

09-18-14, 03:24 AM	#15
desertstriker Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2012 Location: mod soup bar and grill Posts: 1,756 Downloads: 998 Uploads: 0	Linkto the master thread is in my signature or you can just follow this link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCja...rrKFTBh8LjXAbg there are 8 different vids in there