Things you like or don't like about SH4 - Page 6

jeff lackey · 03-19-07, 02:13 PM

I've been in some heavy rainstorms, you'll eventually see that.

scalelokt · 03-19-07, 02:21 PM

sweet

Payoff · 03-19-07, 02:46 PM

Thanks scalelokt. Any thoughts on the new dynamic radio messages? Exactly how do you tune different frequencies (as the devs have stated) without a radio room?

castorp345 · 03-19-07, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Payoff

Exactly how do you tune different frequencies (as the devs have stated) without a radio room?

there's a popup (and repositionable) image/dialog for the radio controls...
so far as i can tell though there's only one radio station available...

rls669 · 03-19-07, 05:39 PM

Someone please answer the most important question: can we machine-gun lifeboats or not?

MVolante · 03-19-07, 06:17 PM

In my version the event camera was not working. Has anyone else experienced this problem?

ashbery76 · 03-19-07, 06:47 PM

I miss talking to the U-boat crew,they are just static and lifeless in SH4 now,it takes away from immersion

.The UI was much better in SH3 in my view.

The graphics and dynamic campaign are much improved in SH4,so is the crew management but the game is buggy.

scalelokt · 03-19-07, 07:17 PM

I hadnt noticed the radio transmissions being any different that SH3. You hit "M" and have the option to read messages, send a status report, send a contact report. This is the first I've heard of changing radio frequencies and all that, I'll have to give it a shot.

As far as machinegunning lifeboats, I havent tried that but I will lol. One thing weird about the lifeboats though, is that all the ones I have seen so far have no one in them, just empty rafts floating around. A bug maybe? Not sure. Downed pilots appear in the water, but enemy life rafts are all empty so far.

I havent experienced any problems with the event camera not working, however I have noticed that the framerate drops way down on the system I was on when the event camera comes on. Which was kind of surprising, so we ended up turning it off.

As far as performance goes, there are a lot of graphics options in the game. The biggest system hog as far as I can tell is the option to make the water clear so you can see a few feet underneath it. My friend and I experienced a big difference in performance with that option on and off. When the game lags though it doesnt manifest in "choppy graphics". Its more like the mouse is slow to respond and everything just seems to have a delay to it. It got old fast so we turned the "clear water" off. Game looks really good with and without it, so it isnt a big deal. The bottom line though is that with all the graphics options off this game should run pretty smoothly on any computer that can play GWX as far as I can tell. If you want all the bells and whistles and for the game to still run smoothly you are going to need a pretty high end machine. The good news though is the game looks beautiful even with all the graphics options turned off, so those of you with average machines should be able to enjoy the game just fine.

castorp345 · 03-19-07, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashbery76

I miss talking to the U-boat crew,they are just static and lifeless in SH4 now,it takes away from immersion

in the control room if you click on the sonar operator and then click the interface button for sonar contacts then the operator will turn and talk to you...

Snakeeyes · 03-19-07, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ark

The lack of FSAA.

I don't have to own SHIV to be irritated about that.

SOMEONE WANT TO TELL ME WHY THEY DID THIS?!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm sorry, but for me (a person who can't run applications at resolutions allowing me to see the great wall of china from space) not having FSAA KILLED GRAW for me. I had to shelve it because the graphics were absolutely disgusting. I figured the "step-ladder wire" pictures were because the game was beta but now I see its because Ubisoft lost their minds... again.

Ok... maybe it sounds harsh (sorry Neal) but I'm really disappointed about this. I figure there is a 50/50 chance I'm just going to return it if its ANYTHING like what I got from GRAW. Graphics too sh#tty? Raise the resolution! Oh yeah... if you raise the resolution you get the framerate of a PINTO! If this is the case it's going back in the box and back to Ubisoft. I'm GLAD I didn't shell out for upgrades now.

Yak · 03-19-07, 08:07 PM

One thing I like is the news feature in the radio messages (shame you don't actually get an audio notification for incoming RT but anyway...)

They must've done some research.

I never even knew luxembourg was liberated by the allies! :p

jimmie · 03-19-07, 10:17 PM

Maybe it's only me but I think SH3's water (seen from the bridge) looks more natural. Yes, SH4's water has detailed "ripples" (whaddatheycallit) and animation but there's no white caps so water never breaks anywhere. It looks great on distance and it especially looks good in screenshots but on near sight it looks unnatural...to me..

Hope this can be tweaked..

THE_MASK · 03-20-07, 03:16 AM

I have a question . Are the watch crew affected by heavy seas ?

Dantenoc · 03-20-07, 04:20 AM

Trying to keep a positive mind bout SHIV.

However, graphics look a little weird to me on the screen shots that I've seen so far. They look... more like paintings than fotographs, if you know what I mean. Don't get me wrong, they look great, very well done and all that... they just don't look real to me... more like I'm seeing an animated feature instead of a regular movie.

Any thoughts on this?

mookiemookie · 03-20-07, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ACSoft

... and no, I won't tell you what I really think about SH4.

Then why are you even posting? Your attitude up until now seems to be pretty nose in the air without adding anything of substance. You're a beta tester. Bully for you.

All I've see in is just vague criticisms about the game not being finished.

As for something I don't like about the game, the fact that they use meters is pretty wacky. This undoubtedly needs to be changed to feet.

03-19-07, 02:46 PM	#78
Payoff Captain Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nash Town, USA Posts: 525 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Thanks scalelokt. Any thoughts on the new dynamic radio messages? Exactly how do you tune different frequencies (as the devs have stated) without a radio room? __________________ "Hit Shokaku class carrier with three out of six torpedos. Recieved 105 depth charges during three hour period. Heard four terrific explosions in the direction of target, two and one half hours after attack. Believe that baby sank!" Lieutenant Commander Herman Kossler USS Cavalla

03-19-07, 08:07 PM	#86
Yak Torpedoman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Here, sometimes there Posts: 113 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	One thing I like is the news feature in the radio messages (shame you don't actually get an audio notification for incoming RT but anyway...) They must've done some research. I never even knew luxembourg was liberated by the allies! :p __________________ It all started with a goat, a golf club and a pack of Marlboro Red's...

03-20-07, 04:20 AM	#89
Dantenoc Captain Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ensenada, B.C., Mexico Posts: 504 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Trying to keep a positive mind bout SHIV. However, graphics look a little weird to me on the screen shots that I've seen so far. They look... more like paintings than fotographs, if you know what I mean. Don't get me wrong, they look great, very well done and all that... they just don't look real to me... more like I'm seeing an animated feature instead of a regular movie. Any thoughts on this? __________________ Going to U-boot school : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=88922 http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=90234 http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=88961 http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=97682

03-19-07, 02:13 PM	#76
jeff lackey A-ganger Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 78 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	I've been in some heavy rainstorms, you'll eventually see that.

03-19-07, 02:21 PM	#77
scalelokt Machinist's Mate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 400 meters to your right, calculating your speed Posts: 126 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	sweet

03-19-07, 05:39 PM	#80
rls669 Torpedoman Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 117 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Someone please answer the most important question: can we machine-gun lifeboats or not?

03-19-07, 06:17 PM	#81
MVolante Nub Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	In my version the event camera was not working. Has anyone else experienced this problem?

03-19-07, 06:47 PM	#82
ashbery76 Swabbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I miss talking to the U-boat crew,they are just static and lifeless in SH4 now,it takes away from immersion .The UI was much better in SH3 in my view. The graphics and dynamic campaign are much improved in SH4,so is the crew management but the game is buggy.

03-19-07, 07:17 PM	#83
scalelokt Machinist's Mate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 400 meters to your right, calculating your speed Posts: 126 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	I hadnt noticed the radio transmissions being any different that SH3. You hit "M" and have the option to read messages, send a status report, send a contact report. This is the first I've heard of changing radio frequencies and all that, I'll have to give it a shot. As far as machinegunning lifeboats, I havent tried that but I will lol. One thing weird about the lifeboats though, is that all the ones I have seen so far have no one in them, just empty rafts floating around. A bug maybe? Not sure. Downed pilots appear in the water, but enemy life rafts are all empty so far. I havent experienced any problems with the event camera not working, however I have noticed that the framerate drops way down on the system I was on when the event camera comes on. Which was kind of surprising, so we ended up turning it off. As far as performance goes, there are a lot of graphics options in the game. The biggest system hog as far as I can tell is the option to make the water clear so you can see a few feet underneath it. My friend and I experienced a big difference in performance with that option on and off. When the game lags though it doesnt manifest in "choppy graphics". Its more like the mouse is slow to respond and everything just seems to have a delay to it. It got old fast so we turned the "clear water" off. Game looks really good with and without it, so it isnt a big deal. The bottom line though is that with all the graphics options off this game should run pretty smoothly on any computer that can play GWX as far as I can tell. If you want all the bells and whistles and for the game to still run smoothly you are going to need a pretty high end machine. The good news though is the game looks beautiful even with all the graphics options turned off, so those of you with average machines should be able to enjoy the game just fine.

03-19-07, 10:17 PM	#87
jimmie Lieutenant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Japan Posts: 259 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Maybe it's only me but I think SH3's water (seen from the bridge) looks more natural. Yes, SH4's water has detailed "ripples" (whaddatheycallit) and animation but there's no white caps so water never breaks anywhere. It looks great on distance and it especially looks good in screenshots but on near sight it looks unnatural...to me.. Hope this can be tweaked..

03-20-07, 03:16 AM	#88
THE_MASK Ace of the deep . Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,226 Downloads: 901 Uploads: 73	I have a question . Are the watch crew affected by heavy seas ?