SHIII

Matt86 · 02-24-10, 05:49 AM

Not entirely sure if this is the best place to post this question, but I would like the opinions of my fellow SHIV players.

I have the opportunity to get SHIII for cheap but is it worth it? I wont be able to download many mods (data cap of 512mb a month) and GWX3 is over a gig I see... Would/should that be a deal breaker?
How does it compare to SHIV 1.4, will the older game frustrate in any ways?

Thank you for any help!

joegrundman · 02-24-10, 06:23 AM

well, i always liked both games, so maybe i'm biased. But definitely get SH3 and find a way to get GWX

It's still being modded, even now, and some very good new mods there are too - look in the mods section. Look for Han Solo's Das Boot U-boat pens for example

sharkbit · 02-24-10, 07:55 AM

I'm pretty new to SH4 but I've played SH3 for a couple of years now. So far, I like SH4. It has its issues but the mods are fantastic.
I don't think you could go wrong with SH3 with mods. SH3 is very good. Find a way to get GWX or one of the other super mods.

Find jimbuna in the SH3 section. I bet if you talk nice to him, he may be able to set you up with a disc with the GWX files. Look at the sizes of the other super mods, they might work better for you, download wise.

irish1958 · 02-24-10, 09:00 AM

sharkbit
Where are you located?

Jan Kyster · 02-24-10, 10:37 AM

Matt - pm me, and I'll ship you a couple of DVD's with all downloads for SHIII/SHIV

You should get both SH III and SH IV. Worth every cent!

Sailor Steve · 02-24-10, 10:45 AM

Well, I was going to post that download limitations are not a problem, because plenty of people here will be glad to send discs with supermods on them; but it looks like it's already happened.

Way to go, guys!

SteamWake · 02-24-10, 11:38 AM

Shame he will have to pass on SH5 though

(Someone had to say it !)

Matt86 · 02-24-10, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Well, I was going to post that download limitations are not a problem, because plenty of people here will be glad to send discs with supermods on them; but it looks like it's already happened.

Way to go, guys!

So I see, pretty incredible way for a forum to treat a newcomer!

Thank you all for your opinions and advice.

AVGWarhawk · 02-24-10, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteamWake

Shame he will have to pass on SH5 though

(Someone had to say it !)

He will have his hands full with SH3/4! Yes, a disc of the downloads would be a great idea!

Matt86 · 02-24-10, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteamWake

Shame he will have to pass on SH5 though

(Someone had to say it !)

Probably (for several years at least), but thats similar for most niche type games. I was extremely lucky to find SHIV for sale, but its impossible to get the add-on except via download - It simple doesn't and hasn't made it to the shelves. And shops that stock PC games are also dwindling, its all overpriced PS2/3 Xbox stuff and FPS's. The order-online stores are a little better - but their stocks also are very mainstream focused.

9th_cow · 02-24-10, 03:34 PM

SHIII is great, the reason I no longer play it is down to stability (cant load saved games, random ctd's)

However if you use the operation monsun mod for SHIV I think Shiv edges it.

irish1958 · 02-24-10, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9th_cow

SHIII is great, the reason I no longer play it is down to stability (cant load saved games, random ctd's)

However if you use the operation monsun mod for SHIV I think Shiv edges it.

Except in testing, I have never had a CTD or had a saved game not load.

RodBorza · 02-24-10, 09:42 PM

@AVG Warhawk

"I pre-orded Silent Hunter 5 and damn proud of it!

"

Sometimes all it takes are some brave pioneers..

R-T-B · 02-24-10, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irish1958

Except in testing, I have never had a CTD or had a saved game not load.

I had quite a few. Half the reason I switched to Silent Hunter IV: Operation Monsun.

irish1958 · 02-25-10, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by R-T-B

I had quite a few. Half the reason I switched to Silent Hunter IV: Operation Monsun.

CTD occurs, almost always, when a mod overwrites a critical file. As an example, a mod calls for a certain ship in a convoy, but another mod has removed it from the roster=CTD; menu1064 calls for a certain string but a mod has removed it ("menu ID not found").
If one follows the rules for saved games, and doesn't screw around with the files of the game during a patrol, CTD or saved game failure shouldn't (and doesn't) occur.
Finally, one cannot plan for the stray neutrino hitting one of the game's protons and screwing up the whole mess.

02-24-10, 05:49 AM	#1
Matt86 Sailor man Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 47 Downloads: 144 Uploads: 0	SHIII Not entirely sure if this is the best place to post this question, but I would like the opinions of my fellow SHIV players. I have the opportunity to get SHIII for cheap but is it worth it? I wont be able to download many mods (data cap of 512mb a month) and GWX3 is over a gig I see... Would/should that be a deal breaker? How does it compare to SHIV 1.4, will the older game frustrate in any ways? Thank you for any help!

02-24-10, 06:23 AM	#2
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	well, i always liked both games, so maybe i'm biased. But definitely get SH3 and find a way to get GWX It's still being modded, even now, and some very good new mods there are too - look in the mods section. Look for Han Solo's Das Boot U-boat pens for example __________________ "Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill

02-24-10, 07:55 AM	#3
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	I'm pretty new to SH4 but I've played SH3 for a couple of years now. So far, I like SH4. It has its issues but the mods are fantastic. I don't think you could go wrong with SH3 with mods. SH3 is very good. Find a way to get GWX or one of the other super mods. Find jimbuna in the SH3 section. I bet if you talk nice to him, he may be able to set you up with a disc with the GWX files. Look at the sizes of the other super mods, they might work better for you, download wise. __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

02-24-10, 09:00 AM	#4
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	sharkbit Where are you located? __________________ Irish1958

02-24-10, 10:45 AM	#6
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Well, I was going to post that download limitations are not a problem, because plenty of people here will be glad to send discs with supermods on them; but it looks like it's already happened. Way to go, guys! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

02-24-10, 10:37 AM	#5
Jan Kyster Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,151 Downloads: 152 Uploads: 0	Matt - pm me, and I'll ship you a couple of DVD's with all downloads for SHIII/SHIV You should get both SH III and SH IV. Worth every cent!

02-24-10, 11:38 AM	#7
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Shame he will have to pass on SH5 though (Someone had to say it !) __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

02-24-10, 03:34 PM	#11
9th_cow Planesman Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 182 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 0	SHIII is great, the reason I no longer play it is down to stability (cant load saved games, random ctd's) However if you use the operation monsun mod for SHIV I think Shiv edges it.

02-24-10, 09:42 PM	#13
RodBorza Electrician's Mate Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brazil, Brasilia (Capital city) Posts: 140 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Off topic @AVG Warhawk "I pre-orded Silent Hunter 5 and damn proud of it! " Sometimes all it takes are some brave pioneers.. __________________ I won't say nothing until SHVI comes out... good thing subskippers are known for their patience... "On the ship sinking business since 1996"