Is it really worth trying?

Fish40 · 06-08-07, 08:00 AM

[quote=AVGWarhawk]I'll put it bluntly, since SH4 came out, all other games have come off my hard drive inclusive of SH3. This game is all that I play and do not tire of it at all. Go get it and you will not be let down.

That's a pretty drastic move, no?!

tater · 06-08-07, 08:10 AM

That system is just like my new box except for vista (kept my XP Pro sp2). Running it will certainly be no problem, I can turn everything up, runs fine.

AVGWarhawk · 06-08-07, 08:17 AM

[quote=Fish40]

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

I'll put it bluntly, since SH4 came out, all other games have come off my hard drive inclusive of SH3. This game is all that I play and do not tire of it at all. Go get it and you will not be let down.

That's a pretty drastic move, no?!

Drastic? Yes! IMHO the game is that good that it requires my undivided attention and any time I have to mess with games, this is the one I want to play.

Fish40 · 06-08-07, 08:43 AM

I have to admit, that since I installed SH4, plus the RFB mod, although I haven't removed any of my other sims, I only play SH4!

I did go back last week and loaded up IL2FB, because I happened to see a show on the military channel about Russian AC, and the Sturmovik was featured. But to be honest, although IL2 is one of the best FS I have ever played, I had to notice the "dated" graphics as compared to SH4. I think I'll be staying in the Pacific (or under it lol) for some time!

AVGWarhawk · 06-08-07, 09:04 AM

IL2 is a great game but yes, I have been playing so long some of the bordem has set in with it. SH4 was refreshing and has held my interest.

tater · 06-08-07, 09:20 AM

I got frustrated with PF, though I still fly a little.

They have all this PTO content, but they clearly had no "plan." The maps are mostly suitable for CV operations, but CV operations are a cartoon of reality, and since the ships have no AI, killing them is a joke.

The area that really lends itself to the Il-2 engine is the CBI and SWPA, but the maps weren't there, or were poorly made (roads all over NG, etc). Also, the AI for the SWPA bombers of "Kenney's Kids" is awful, and has actually been intentionally ruined by recent patches. Bombers won't ever fly below 140m---B-25 and A-20 strafers that should come home with palm fronds stuck in them from flying so low.

Sigh.

GnarPow · 06-08-07, 09:32 AM

SH4 rocks man...Buy it

Too badyou got the 320.. what were ya thinkin??? 640 is barely anymore money

momo55 · 06-08-07, 10:02 AM

I play battlefield 2 " Project Reality Mod" online with some clanguy's . No more vanilla bf2 for us there. http://prguide.realitymod.com/index....tle=User_Guide

And SH IV is my favorit singelplayergame with Trigger Maru Mod for the moment .
Later i'll try the RFB mod as well.
Once patch 1.3 is out and the game is balanced and tweakt etc..i promist myself

to learn the manuel targetting and go for 100% reality.

Still have SH3 GWX as well to play . My advice to you ,Jsbl , would be ...yes !...go for it.

joea · 06-08-07, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by tater

I got frustrated with PF, though I still fly a little.

They have all this PTO content, but they clearly had no "plan." The maps are mostly suitable for CV operations, but CV operations are a cartoon of reality, and since the ships have no AI, killing them is a joke.

The area that really lends itself to the Il-2 engine is the CBI and SWPA, but the maps weren't there, or were poorly made (roads all over NG, etc). Also, the AI for the SWPA bombers of "Kenney's Kids" is awful, and has actually been intentionally ruined by recent patches. Bombers won't ever fly below 140m---B-25 and A-20 strafers that should come home with palm fronds stuck in them from flying so low.

Sigh.

Hmmm sorry to go OT, but you know the latest versions and patches offer a Burma, Manchuria and Kholkin-Gol map? Burma is very nice IMO.

To the OP, you have a great machine might as well use it...you won't regret it. Why tater himself is working on fixing the campaign layers, and the IJN and IJA plane loadouts as well. Not to forget the other great modders.

Jsbl · 06-09-07, 04:19 PM

Thank you, all of you, for your encouragement.

I have it now!

Haven't though installed it yet. I must wait for a suitable moment with no interruptions in sight.

Right now I'm very enthusiastic - haven't been in the Pacific since Silent Service II!

06-08-07, 09:04 AM	#5
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,279 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	IL2 is a great game but yes, I have been playing so long some of the bordem has set in with it. SH4 was refreshing and has held my interest. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

06-08-07, 09:32 AM	#7
GnarPow Gunner Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 96 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	SH4 rocks man...Buy it Too badyou got the 320.. what were ya thinkin??? 640 is barely anymore money __________________ Core 2 Duo 6400 2.13 GHZ EVGA 640MB 8800 GTS Superclocked 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 (667) 20" LCD Monitor

06-08-07, 10:02 AM	#8
momo55 Frogman Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: belgium Posts: 297 Downloads: 125 Uploads: 0	I play battlefield 2 " Project Reality Mod" online with some clanguy's . No more vanilla bf2 for us there. http://prguide.realitymod.com/index....tle=User_Guide And SH IV is my favorit singelplayergame with Trigger Maru Mod for the moment . Later i'll try the RFB mod as well. Once patch 1.3 is out and the game is balanced and tweakt etc..i promist myself to learn the manuel targetting and go for 100% reality. Still have SH3 GWX as well to play . My advice to you ,Jsbl , would be ...yes !...go for it. __________________ Our greatest glory is not in never failing , but in rising up every time we fail .

06-08-07, 08:00 AM	#1
Fish40 The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yonkers, NY U.S.A. Posts: 1,507 Downloads: 154 Uploads: 0	[quote=AVGWarhawk]I'll put it bluntly, since SH4 came out, all other games have come off my hard drive inclusive of SH3. This game is all that I play and do not tire of it at all. Go get it and you will not be let down. That's a pretty drastic move, no?!

06-08-07, 08:10 AM	#2
tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	That system is just like my new box except for vista (kept my XP Pro sp2). Running it will certainly be no problem, I can turn everything up, runs fine.

06-08-07, 08:43 AM	#4
Fish40 The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yonkers, NY U.S.A. Posts: 1,507 Downloads: 154 Uploads: 0	I have to admit, that since I installed SH4, plus the RFB mod, although I haven't removed any of my other sims, I only play SH4! I did go back last week and loaded up IL2FB, because I happened to see a show on the military channel about Russian AC, and the Sturmovik was featured. But to be honest, although IL2 is one of the best FS I have ever played, I had to notice the "dated" graphics as compared to SH4. I think I'll be staying in the Pacific (or under it lol) for some time!

06-08-07, 09:20 AM	#6
tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	I got frustrated with PF, though I still fly a little. They have all this PTO content, but they clearly had no "plan." The maps are mostly suitable for CV operations, but CV operations are a cartoon of reality, and since the ships have no AI, killing them is a joke. The area that really lends itself to the Il-2 engine is the CBI and SWPA, but the maps weren't there, or were poorly made (roads all over NG, etc). Also, the AI for the SWPA bombers of "Kenney's Kids" is awful, and has actually been intentionally ruined by recent patches. Bombers won't ever fly below 140m---B-25 and A-20 strafers that should come home with palm fronds stuck in them from flying so low. Sigh.

06-09-07, 04:19 PM	#10
Jsbl Seaman Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 34 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	Thank you, all of you, for your encouragement. I have it now! Haven't though installed it yet. I must wait for a suitable moment with no interruptions in sight. Right now I'm very enthusiastic - haven't been in the Pacific since Silent Service II!