SH5 on sale @ Steam for $6.49

Cpt_Turnbull · 07-11-13, 09:24 PM

Summer sale, I grabbed a copy. Now looking for mods!

Fifi · 07-11-13, 10:27 PM

STOP!!! NOT STEAM...

You'll never be able to patch the game with TDW Generic Patcher!!!

naights · 07-11-13, 10:28 PM

Advice.

SH5.exe patches to fix bugs and add functionality

For Steam versions of the SH5.exe:
Unable to provide solution to Steam users. The steam sh5.exe uses a form of self-modifying code copy protection that 'unpacks' the code when the executable is run. This form isn't impossible to read and decipher it just takes longer and quite frankly the reward to time relationship isn't worth it for me (not to mention that I can't run the .exe since I don't own the steam version of the game - I own the boxed version of the game). Sorry all. This is one reason why I never buy Steam based games unless I have to.

gap · 07-12-13, 01:11 AM

STAY AWAY FROM STEAM!!!

(as far as SH5 is involved)

Red9Iron · 07-14-13, 03:24 AM

I got my version from game stop downloads. The end result, I ended up just using the product code then downloaded and installed it through Uplay.

I am not familiar with Steam, but I wonder if that would be possible for you?

fitzgibd · 07-14-13, 02:23 PM

Does anyone know if you would have the same problems with mods etc. if you download from Amazon? I am just afraid I will buy the game on Amazon and then be told to register with Steam...

gap · 07-14-13, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fitzgibd

Does anyone know if you would have the same problems with mods etc. if you download from Amazon? I am just afraid I will buy the game on Amazon and then be told to register with Steam...

AFAIK Amazon downloads are safe. Welcome aboard

fitzgibd · 07-14-13, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gap

AFAIK Amazon downloads are safe. Welcome aboard

Excellent thanks!

BigWalleye · 07-14-13, 08:18 PM

When you buy from Amazon, you basically download a self-installing copy of the game. You don't get to keep a copy of the install package. That stays with Amazon, although you can re-download as needed. But it is a straight commercial copy of the game, with Ubi's standard DRM, not the Steam version. And, if you use the Amazon link on this page, SubSim gets a (small) kickback. It's all good!

danmitchell05 · 08-06-13, 05:55 PM

Whew.. glad I did a search. I almost purchased this on Steam. Heading to Amazon.

Fifi · 08-06-13, 10:25 PM

This should be sticky! ...moderators should make a big sticky with as title : read before buying SH5 on steam

Falconfryer · 08-07-13, 08:50 AM

I have heard so many times how buggy SHV is so I never bought it...just stayed with SH4 but saw it on amazon download for $5.95. I have not had any problems except for the depth under keel bug which has an easy workaround. I am very happy with this game. I also just installed my first MOD IRAI by the dark wraith, makes the enemy much smarter.

Gerald · 08-07-13, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falconfryer

I have heard so many times how buggy SHV is so I never bought it...just stayed with SH4 but saw it on amazon download for $5.95. I have not had any problems except for the depth under keel bug which has an easy workaround. I am very happy with this game. I also just installed my first MOD IRAI by the dark wraith, makes the enemy much smarter.

Welcome to SubSim Falconfryer! Glad you chose Amazon, it means that you helped SubSim, without any cost to you

Sailor Steve · 08-07-13, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vendor

Glad you chose Amazon, it means that you helped SubSim, without any cost to you

Only if he used the Subsim Amazon link to get there, which I doubt since he just joined.

Gerald · 08-07-13, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Only if he used the Subsim Amazon link to get there, which I doubt since he just joined.

Aye, we can hope he did.

07-11-13, 09:24 PM	#1
Cpt_Turnbull Bilge Rat Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	SH5 on sale @ Steam for $6.49 Summer sale, I grabbed a copy. Now looking for mods!

07-11-13, 10:27 PM	#2
Fifi Navy Seal Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: France Posts: 5,742 Downloads: 456 Uploads: 0	STOP!!! NOT STEAM... You'll never be able to patch the game with TDW Generic Patcher!!! __________________ https://www.mediafire.com/file/gvwii...N_V5.7.7z/file

07-11-13, 10:28 PM	#3
naights Sparky Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Spain Posts: 154 Downloads: 384 Uploads: 7	Advice. SH5.exe patches to fix bugs and add functionality For Steam versions of the SH5.exe: Unable to provide solution to Steam users. The steam sh5.exe uses a form of self-modifying code copy protection that 'unpacks' the code when the executable is run. This form isn't impossible to read and decipher it just takes longer and quite frankly the reward to time relationship isn't worth it for me (not to mention that I can't run the .exe since I don't own the steam version of the game - I own the boxed version of the game). Sorry all. This is one reason why I never buy Steam based games unless I have to. __________________ http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/album.php?u=239334

07-14-13, 02:23 PM	#6
fitzgibd Nub Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3 Downloads: 49 Uploads: 0	Same problem with Amazon? Does anyone know if you would have the same problems with mods etc. if you download from Amazon? I am just afraid I will buy the game on Amazon and then be told to register with Steam...

08-06-13, 10:25 PM	#11
Fifi Navy Seal Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: France Posts: 5,742 Downloads: 456 Uploads: 0	This should be sticky! ...moderators should make a big sticky with as title : read before buying SH5 on steam __________________ https://www.mediafire.com/file/gvwii...N_V5.7.7z/file

07-12-13, 01:11 AM	#4
gap Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CJ8937 Posts: 8,214 Downloads: 793 Uploads: 10	STAY AWAY FROM STEAM!!! (as far as SH5 is involved)

07-14-13, 03:24 AM	#5
Red9Iron Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 9 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	I got my version from game stop downloads. The end result, I ended up just using the product code then downloaded and installed it through Uplay. I am not familiar with Steam, but I wonder if that would be possible for you?

07-14-13, 08:18 PM	#9
BigWalleye Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: On the Eye-lond, mon! Posts: 1,987 Downloads: 465 Uploads: 0	When you buy from Amazon, you basically download a self-installing copy of the game. You don't get to keep a copy of the install package. That stays with Amazon, although you can re-download as needed. But it is a straight commercial copy of the game, with Ubi's standard DRM, not the Steam version. And, if you use the Amazon link on this page, SubSim gets a (small) kickback. It's all good!

08-06-13, 05:55 PM	#10
danmitchell05 Bilge Rat Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Whew.. glad I did a search. I almost purchased this on Steam. Heading to Amazon.

08-07-13, 08:50 AM	#12
Falconfryer Nub Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Amazon I have heard so many times how buggy SHV is so I never bought it...just stayed with SH4 but saw it on amazon download for $5.95. I have not had any problems except for the depth under keel bug which has an easy workaround. I am very happy with this game. I also just installed my first MOD IRAI by the dark wraith, makes the enemy much smarter.