Just picked up SH4

grottski · 08-20-12, 06:00 PM

So after downloading and finding out my machine doesn't run SH5 as smooth as I would like it too (its a little older, GeForce 8600 512 mb card and the AMD 64 x 2 4200+ processor aren't quite up to snuff) I picked up SH4 from steam. Really excited to get started in SH4 as I haven't played a subsim since Aces of the Deep.

I'm gonna give the game a run stock for a while but I have already picked up Caustic's graphic upgrade and a nav map upgrade (im hoping its just the map, I will wait to install untill ive played for a bit though) just in case. Are there any other mods to keep an eye out for? I stumbled on some info about Run Silent, Run Deep, but would like to know more about it.

TY in advance! And great site and community btw

Grottski

A Hidden Soul · 08-20-12, 06:04 PM

TMO is a good one to use. I personally like using TMO and USS Ohio mod.

grottski · 08-20-12, 06:48 PM

TY I may have to check that out, any other good mods I should look into?

A Hidden Soul · 08-20-12, 07:47 PM

Depends what side you play. Pacific or German? Both have a lot of good mods.

You running 1.4 or 1.5?

grottski · 08-20-12, 09:00 PM

I'm playing American to start, although I do plan on getting the U-Boat pack. Actually I think only 1.3? I downloaded it from steam and I have yet to update it... This could explain why the map mod I downloaded seems to crash on my career start....

Is it possible to just download v1.5? Or do I have to get all patches up to 1.5?

Sailor Steve · 08-20-12, 10:04 PM

A new version should already be at 1.4. You have to purchase 1.5. I usually recommend just getting the disc version of SH4 Gold, which is 1.5 out of the box.

grottski · 08-21-12, 12:37 AM

My download from steam is claiming its only 1.3

, how much does 1.5 cost?

*Edit: OK, so v1.5 is the U-Boat Expansion? If I have already purchased and downloaded the base game through Steam and wish to get v1.5, what is the best way to proceed? Or is v1.4 just v1.5 without the expansion? I plan on getting the expansion anyways but I am a little confused... Maybe just picking up a physical copy of gold would be best anyways (since they are the same price), time to do some research...

08-20-12, 06:00 PM	#1
grottski Watch Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nowhere, Illinois Posts: 26 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Just picked up SH4 So after downloading and finding out my machine doesn't run SH5 as smooth as I would like it too (its a little older, GeForce 8600 512 mb card and the AMD 64 x 2 4200+ processor aren't quite up to snuff) I picked up SH4 from steam. Really excited to get started in SH4 as I haven't played a subsim since Aces of the Deep. I'm gonna give the game a run stock for a while but I have already picked up Caustic's graphic upgrade and a nav map upgrade (im hoping its just the map, I will wait to install untill ive played for a bit though) just in case. Are there any other mods to keep an eye out for? I stumbled on some info about Run Silent, Run Deep, but would like to know more about it. TY in advance! And great site and community btw Grottski

08-20-12, 10:04 PM	#6
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	A new version should already be at 1.4. You have to purchase 1.5. I usually recommend just getting the disc version of SH4 Gold, which is 1.5 out of the box. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

08-21-12, 12:37 AM	#7
grottski Watch Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nowhere, Illinois Posts: 26 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	My download from steam is claiming its only 1.3, how much does 1.5 cost? Edit: OK, so v1.5 is the U-Boat Expansion? If I have already purchased and downloaded the base game through Steam and wish to get v1.5, what is the best way to proceed? Or is v1.4 just v1.5 without the expansion? I plan on getting the expansion anyways but I am a little confused... Maybe just picking up a physical copy of gold would be best anyways (since they are the same price), time to do some research... Last edited by grottski; 08-21-12 at 12:52 AM.*

08-20-12, 06:04 PM	#2
A Hidden Soul Soundman Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 146 Downloads: 49 Uploads: 0	TMO is a good one to use. I personally like using TMO and USS Ohio mod.

08-20-12, 06:48 PM	#3
grottski Watch Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nowhere, Illinois Posts: 26 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	TY I may have to check that out, any other good mods I should look into?

08-20-12, 07:47 PM	#4
A Hidden Soul Soundman Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 146 Downloads: 49 Uploads: 0	Depends what side you play. Pacific or German? Both have a lot of good mods. You running 1.4 or 1.5?

08-20-12, 09:00 PM	#5
grottski Watch Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nowhere, Illinois Posts: 26 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	I'm playing American to start, although I do plan on getting the U-Boat pack. Actually I think only 1.3? I downloaded it from steam and I have yet to update it... This could explain why the map mod I downloaded seems to crash on my career start.... Is it possible to just download v1.5? Or do I have to get all patches up to 1.5?