New to the board here

Radio Man · 02-04-12, 09:14 PM

Just ordered SH4. Do I need a strategy guide for this game? Also, the keyboard and mouse is all I need right?

donna52522 · 02-04-12, 09:33 PM

Yes, keyboard and mouse is all you need....of course a monitor helps

Check out the sticky's at the top of the forum, such as tech help and skippers bag of tricks.

Welcome aboard

Radio Man · 02-04-12, 09:35 PM

Thanks shipmate!

peabody · 02-04-12, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Radio Man

Thanks shipmate!

Welcome Radioman.

I don't know what version you got, hope it is the Gold? If you did you are all set, that will put you at version 1.5. If not you will need to patch it to 1.4 or it will not work worth a hoot.

AVGWarhawk · 02-04-12, 10:45 PM

Welcome aboard

magic452 · 02-04-12, 11:35 PM

Welcome to the boat mate.

Yep read it stickies, will take some time but it's well worth it.

Magic

Sailor Steve · 02-04-12, 11:49 PM

WELCOME ABOARD!

Yes, the keyboard and mouse is all you'll need.

The best instruction manual you'll find anywhere is this forum.

Armistead · 02-05-12, 12:12 AM

Ahoy mate

indy · 02-05-12, 12:36 AM

Hello Radio Man and Welcome.
Great to have you aboard! Once you find your way around on the game and want to add Mods.The easiest way to do that is to down load
JoneSoft Generic Mod Enabler.

The Generic Mod Enabler takes most of the hassle out of installing and uninstalling mods from your game. It has been tested with European Air War, Panzer Elite, Silent Hunter III/IV, Total War and various other games but should work with just about any moddable game.I put a Link in at the bottom for easy down load. Good luck and have fun! Indy

http://www.users.on.net/~jscones/software/products-jsgme.html

TorpX · 02-05-12, 01:53 AM

Welcome aboard!

If you got the 1.5 version, you can make use of some of the latest and best mods:

RFB, TMO, GFO, OM, FOTRS.

Radio Man · 02-05-12, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peabody

Welcome Radioman.

I don't know what version you got, hope it is the Gold? If you did you are all set, that will put you at version 1.5. If not you will need to patch it to 1.4 or it will not work worth a hoot.

I do not have the gold version. Now I'm scared. I do not know too much about PC games. I would like you to help me when my game comes in the mail. Thanks.

She-Wolf · 02-05-12, 12:27 PM

Radioman, you will still be able to play and enjoy SH4 in plain vanilla, so don't be alarmed, but it would be a better experience with the mods.

This grand crowd will help you every step of the way.

peabody · 02-05-12, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radio Man

I do not have the gold version. Now I'm scared. I do not know too much about PC games. I would like you to help me when my game comes in the mail. Thanks.

The original game was 1.0 or 1.1, I forget, but it had a lot of bugs. But don't worry you can get the 1.4 patch at Ubisoft website to fix a lot of those bugs and it is a free download.

If you enjoy the game, then you can consider getting the Uboat missions add on pack. That runs about $9.99 or if you watch for specials, you may find the gold edition for about the same price and that includes both.
The add on does not just give you uboats but it also updates the original game to 1.5. Most of the major mods use 1.5 but there are still some mods for 1.4.

So don't worry you will be fine. Since you are a beginner you will get a lot of use out of the original version without having the upgrade to 1.5. I got a lot of use out of mine before adding the 1.5.

ReallyDedPoet · 02-05-12, 12:56 PM

Welcome

I'm goin' down · 02-05-12, 01:46 PM

This will be brief. There are many helpful captains who are regulars here. If you want to blow your mind, visit the Mobo forum and check out Mobo, aaronblood's masterpiece. RSRDC, a supermod, tracks the Japanese navy TFs and Convoys. Armistead can tell you where and when as he has attacked them all.

02-04-12, 09:14 PM	#1
Radio Man Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 8 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	New to the board here Just ordered SH4. Do I need a strategy guide for this game? Also, the keyboard and mouse is all I need right?

02-04-12, 09:33 PM	#2
donna52522 Lady Mariner Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 544 Downloads: 225 Uploads: 0	Yes, keyboard and mouse is all you need....of course a monitor helps Check out the sticky's at the top of the forum, such as tech help and skippers bag of tricks. Welcome aboard __________________

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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magic452 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reno Nevada USA Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Welcome to the boat mate. Yep read it stickies, will take some time but it's well worth it. Magic __________________ Reported lost 11 Feb. 1942 Signature by depthtok33l

02-04-12, 11:49 PM	#7
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	WELCOME ABOARD! Yes, the keyboard and mouse is all you'll need. The best instruction manual you'll find anywhere is this forum. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

02-04-12, 09:35 PM	#3
Radio Man Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 8 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks shipmate!

02-05-12, 12:12 AM	#8
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Ahoy mate

02-05-12, 12:36 AM	#9
indy Helmsman Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 500 Ft. Below the Surface Posts: 105 Downloads: 883 Uploads: 0	RE:Radio Man Hello Radio Man and Welcome. Great to have you aboard! Once you find your way around on the game and want to add Mods.The easiest way to do that is to down load JoneSoft Generic Mod Enabler. The Generic Mod Enabler takes most of the hassle out of installing and uninstalling mods from your game. It has been tested with European Air War, Panzer Elite, Silent Hunter III/IV, Total War and various other games but should work with just about any moddable game.I put a Link in at the bottom for easy down load. Good luck and have fun! Indy http://www.users.on.net/~jscones/software/products-jsgme.html

02-05-12, 01:53 AM	#10
TorpX Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,975 Downloads: 153 Uploads: 11	Welcome aboard! If you got the 1.5 version, you can make use of some of the latest and best mods: RFB, TMO, GFO, OM, FOTRS.

02-05-12, 12:27 PM	#12
She-Wolf Watchdog Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hampshire UK Posts: 971 Downloads: 152 Uploads: 0	Radioman, you will still be able to play and enjoy SH4 in plain vanilla, so don't be alarmed, but it would be a better experience with the mods. This grand crowd will help you every step of the way. __________________

02-05-12, 12:56 PM	#14
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,884 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Welcome __________________ Back in the Day

02-05-12, 01:46 PM	#15
I'm goin' down Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Notify command we have entered the Grass Sea Posts: 2,822 Downloads: 813 Uploads: 0	This will be brief. There are many helpful captains who are regulars here. If you want to blow your mind, visit the Mobo forum and check out Mobo, aaronblood's masterpiece. RSRDC, a supermod, tracks the Japanese navy TFs and Convoys. Armistead can tell you where and when as he has attacked them all.