What's so great?

ERPP8 · 04-22-10, 04:33 PM

I don't see why people love SHIII soooooo much.

The bad graphics and simplicity make it seem pretty boring.

Bothersome · 04-22-10, 04:41 PM

Mostly because it comes off as an actual simulation of the situation that was at 1939 to 1945.

If there was a nuclear power station simulator that only had one text screen of a bunch of numbers that represented the actual predicted happening of the internal states within that unit, versus a game where you only had two graphical bars that represented demand and the other, power output... In the former, you had to controll all known aspects to make success. Whereas in the latter, you just had to make sure you didn't over push the reactor output. The former states "you are dead" if it blows and the latter shows a grand super mushroom cloud going off with a city burning and people screaming as they run down the street... Which would you play. And your answer will probably say a lot about you.

Task Force · 04-22-10, 04:44 PM

ya know, I would probably play that nuke power plant sim.

Games just arnt graphics, and IMO SH3 can look great with mods. It also feels more realistic than 5.

ERPP8 · 04-22-10, 04:45 PM

To me SHIII seems boring, SHIV WAS boring and SHV is the best game ever made!!!

Lord_magerius · 04-22-10, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ERPP8

To me SHIII seems boring, SHIV WAS boring and SHV is the best game ever made!!!

*facepalm*

Bothersome · 04-22-10, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ERPP8

To me SHIII seems boring, SHIV WAS boring and SHV is the best game ever made!!!

We're not say you're wrong. After all it's your opinion.

You asked so we're just saying that we all don't need fancy graphics to engage our imaginations. We see the actual awsomeness of what happened in our heads.

Gee, I may be in need of help, now that I think about it. Too much SH3?? Naaa.

ERPP8 · 04-22-10, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bothersome

We're not say you're wrong. After all it's your opinion.

You asked so we're just saying that we all don't need fancy graphics to engage our imaginations. We see the actual awsomeness of what happened in our heads.

Gee, I may be in need of help, now that I think about it. Too much SH3?? Naaa.

The reason I'm asking is because I've only seen one gameplay video and a few screenshots that were mostly the same.

KL-alfman · 04-22-10, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ERPP8

To me SHIII seems boring, SHIV WAS boring and SHV is the best game ever made!!!

if this is your opinion, I'm alright with it.
but don't expect too many people agreeing with you.

funny thing is, in the SH5-board many people refuse to compare SH5 with SH3 because "it seems unfair because SH3 has 5years of modding in it".

so pls tell me, ERPP, do you really like to get anwers or did you just stop here to provoke?

edit: congrats, Platapus, for your 5000th!!!!

Platapus · 04-22-10, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KL-alfman

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edit: congrats, Platapus, for your 5000th!!!!

Holy crap! That's a lot of posts saying practically nothing!!

Ok, so now I have 5,000 posts, when do the chicks start likin me?

ERPP8 · 04-22-10, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KL-alfman

if this is your opinion, I'm alright with it.
but don't expect too many people agreeing with you.

funny thing is, in the SH5-board many people refuse to compare SH5 with SH3 because "it seems unfair because SH3 has 5years of modding in it".

so pls tell me, ERPP, do you really like to get anwers or did you just stop here to provoke?

edit: congrats, Platapus, for your 5000th!!!!

A little of both.

But what I'm seeing it that all people are doing is commenting on my opinion.
Nobody is giving a straight answer.

raymond6751 · 04-24-10, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ERPP8

To me SHIII seems boring, SHIV WAS boring and SHV is the best game ever made!!!

The great thing about these sims is that they are that realistic that you can get bored. That too is realistic. The real submariners spent weeks sailing without spotting another ship.

I agree with the statement quoted except that SH5 has the potential to be good, but it isn't yet so. The modders, as with the previous versions, are going to continue to make it better.

If you are playing a sub sim without the boring part, you are playing an arcade game. Turn on the gramophone and listen to tunes. Pour water over your head for realism. Put a fan on your face for sea breeze. Stick a pail of diesel fuel in the corner of the room for sensory effect. Close all the windows and blinds and live in electric light, red at night.

See, there are things you can do.

RConch · 04-24-10, 06:32 AM

I almost felt bad after reading Sailor Steve's specific and reasoned response to this person. Maybe I was too harsh and too quick to call this guy a troll.
Then I see he continued on the same line as before, much like a child always asking "why, why" to every answer given.
I stand by my original assesment.

Play the game (SH III) and then come back and support your conclusions on the differences and benefits of the two games.

Fozzy22 · 04-22-10, 04:58 PM

I think the fact that SH3 actually WORKS as a sub sim could be a main selling point. I'm getting the feeling you might be comparing it to SH5 due to you're comments on graphics, am I right? Well it really isn't that bad and you get used to it very quickly. I have forgotten about SH5 because I'm having so much fun on SH3. Considering SH5 got a PC Zone score of 49/100 when it's predicessor SH4 got 82/100 shows how it should have never been released when it did.

Enjoy SH5 if you like it but it's just not as good as SH3.

Edit: If you've never played it how can you even comment? Never judge a book by it's cover....or a couple of screenshots. lol

ERPP8 · 04-22-10, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Fozzy22

I think the fact that SH3 actually WORKS as a sub sim could be a main selling point. I'm getting the feeling you might be comparing it to SH5 due to you're comments on graphics, am I right? Well it really isn't that bad and you get used to it very quickly. I have forgotten about SH5 because I'm having so much fun on SH3. Considering SH5 got a PC Zone score of 49/100 when it's predicessor SH4 got 82/100 shows how it should have never been released when it did.

Enjoy SH5 if you like it but it's just not as good as SH3.

Graphics is all I really know about it so that's all I have to use.

Immelman · 04-22-10, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ERPP8

I don't see why people love SHIII soooooo much.
The bad graphics and simplicity make it seem pretty boring.

What realism level are you playing with?? You obviously haven't experienced 100% realism or some mods such as GWX or NYGM. Give that a try and then come and tell me all about the simplicity.

Graphics I will not argue with you because honestly I don't give a crap about them to me its about realism, strategy and re-playability and that SH3 has got in spades. If these factors are not part of what you are looking for then you are playing the wrong game friend. This is after all a U-Boat SIMULATION game.

04-22-10, 04:33 PM	#1
ERPP8 Commodore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: My House Posts: 608 Downloads: 161 Uploads: 0	What's so great? I don't see why people love SHIII soooooo much. The bad graphics and simplicity make it seem pretty boring.

04-22-10, 04:44 PM	#3
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	ya know, I would probably play that nuke power plant sim. Games just arnt graphics, and IMO SH3 can look great with mods. It also feels more realistic than 5. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

04-24-10, 06:32 AM	#12
RConch Captain Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: No. Virginia Posts: 619 Downloads: 518 Uploads: 0	I almost felt bad after reading Sailor Steve's specific and reasoned response to this person. Maybe I was too harsh and too quick to call this guy a troll. Then I see he continued on the same line as before, much like a child always asking "why, why" to every answer given. I stand by my original assesment. Play the game (SH III) and then come back and support your conclusions on the differences and benefits of the two games. __________________ "Noch und Noch" Prowling the Nord Atlantik with GWX 3.0.

04-22-10, 04:58 PM	#13
Fozzy22 Machinist's Mate Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 129 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	I think the fact that SH3 actually WORKS as a sub sim could be a main selling point. I'm getting the feeling you might be comparing it to SH5 due to you're comments on graphics, am I right? Well it really isn't that bad and you get used to it very quickly. I have forgotten about SH5 because I'm having so much fun on SH3. Considering SH5 got a PC Zone score of 49/100 when it's predicessor SH4 got 82/100 shows how it should have never been released when it did. Enjoy SH5 if you like it but it's just not as good as SH3. Edit: If you've never played it how can you even comment? Never judge a book by it's cover....or a couple of screenshots. lol __________________ SH3 GWX3 & Commander 3.2 **************** U-148, Type VIIB 7th Flotilla Walter Herp - Before Patrol 3

04-22-10, 04:41 PM	#2
Bothersome Planesman Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 194 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 0	Mostly because it comes off as an actual simulation of the situation that was at 1939 to 1945. If there was a nuclear power station simulator that only had one text screen of a bunch of numbers that represented the actual predicted happening of the internal states within that unit, versus a game where you only had two graphical bars that represented demand and the other, power output... In the former, you had to controll all known aspects to make success. Whereas in the latter, you just had to make sure you didn't over push the reactor output. The former states "you are dead" if it blows and the latter shows a grand super mushroom cloud going off with a city burning and people screaming as they run down the street... Which would you play. And your answer will probably say a lot about you.

04-22-10, 04:45 PM	#4
ERPP8 Commodore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: My House Posts: 608 Downloads: 161 Uploads: 0	To me SHIII seems boring, SHIV WAS boring and SHV is the best game ever made!!!