Is SH3 still worth playing ?

Scruffey · 06-15-12, 07:53 AM

Hello.
Everyting is in the title...
Which is better : Grey Wolves or NYGM ?

Will I be disappointed with this game in 2012 ?

madflava13 · 06-15-12, 08:07 AM

I just restarted the game after 3 years off. I am not disappointed. I have been fighting through some Starforce/Widescreen/Resolution issues, but those are hardware problems, for the most part. I'm currently parked in the southern end of the Hebrides waiting for the war to kick off...

Herr-Berbunch · 06-15-12, 08:20 AM

Yes. It is still worth playing.

You can install multiple versions of SH3 and mod each differently, so you could run GWX, NYGM, WAC, and LSH mods. Come back and tell us which you prefer, as each is different and adds something of its own.

No. You will not be disappointed. As long as you don't expect the graphics to be SH5-standard, and realise that some things just cannot be changed.

SubConscious · 06-15-12, 12:16 PM

Absolutely worth playing! I've just returned to GWX3.0 after well over a year hiatus from gaming. I'm amazed at the immersion level (no pun intended) of the game.

I have yet to see a better WWII U-boat simulation. The level of customization is incredible with multitudinous mods to choose from and a veritable wealth of information on this site, not to mention the very friendly and helpful souls willing to assist.

As for which supermod, try both then decide. It's easy enough to do a clean installation.

Best wishes, whatever course you choose.

David

Kapt Z · 06-15-12, 01:14 PM

Definately still worth playing. I may drift away and play other sims/games from time to time, but I usually come back before long for my u-boat fix.

Sailor Steve · 06-15-12, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Scruffey

Which is better : Grey Wolves or NYGM ?

Yes. And WAC and LSH3. They are all better than each other.

sharkbit · 06-15-12, 01:20 PM

Yep!

While I like SH4, SH3 will always be on my computer. I just prefer SH3 over SH4. I play 'em both as the mood suits. And SHCommander is really icing on the cake compared to the lack of something similar in SH4.

As far as super-mods go, I can't really say. I doubt you can go wrong with any of the super-mods.
I've only played GWX. One day I hope to try NYGM and the other super-mods but I have a feeling that day may be a long while coming.

Also, with what hsie and stiebler have done with their patch kit, SH3 has been taken to a whole different level- can you say "Wolfpacks!"?

Hangman · 06-15-12, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sharkbit

... I've only played GWX. One day I hope to try NYGM and the other super-mods but I have a feeling that day may be a long while coming. ...

Ditto. I shyed away from SH4 when it was new, I didn't want the hassle of DRM or whatever protection it shipped with. I haven't even looked at SH5.

But I'm not complaining, after having it for ... 4+ years, I am still finding things to add to the package for a great experience. I just found VonDos's ships and the .mis files to add to GWX 3.0 campaign yesterday. I've got a few more years to go with GWX before I can try LSH and NYGM.

And with the lack of designers building a new sim, or continuing the current franchise from what I hear, there's no hurry.

postalbyke · 06-15-12, 10:58 PM

I'm playing through NYGM, and I just keep coming back to it even though I have GWX. I'm tempted to move the GWX ships, maps, and terrain to NYGM, or just put NYGM over the GWX files to see what I get

The most important part of SH3 to me is that the modding community is still active, still trying new things, and still (definitely) improving the game in all aspects!
I'd advise you to try everything, but the list is growing so quickly that it's impossible to keep up lol.

So try everything and
BE MORE AGGRESSIVE!

edit: Welcome Aboard!!!!!!

Hinrich Schwab · 06-16-12, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by postalbyke

I'm playing through NYGM, and I just keep coming back to it even though I have GWX. I'm tempted to move the GWX ships, maps, and terrain to NYGM, or just put NYGM over the GWX files to see what I get

The most important part of SH3 to me is that the modding community is still active, still trying new things, and still (definitely) improving the game in all aspects!
I'd advise you to try everything, but the list is growing so quickly that it's impossible to keep up lol.

So try everything and
BE MORE AGGRESSIVE!

edit: Welcome Aboard!!!!!!

The damage model in TGW is built from NYGM and I doubt the two seperate mods are compatible any more. Likewise, TGW states in its manual that its modified NYGM damage model addresses unintended irregularities from the latter.

Olsin · 06-16-12, 06:44 AM

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You can install multiple versions of SH3 and mod each differently,

Sorry for the noob question but how exactly is this accomplished?

Sailor Steve · 06-16-12, 07:46 AM

With MultiSH3.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=1869

It can be done without it but this way is much easier.

Olsin · 06-16-12, 10:20 AM

Thanks for the heads up Steve

Sailor Steve · 06-16-12, 10:50 AM

Glad to help. We want everyone to get the maximum experience from every subsim.

flag4 · 06-16-12, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scruffey

Hello.
Everyting is in the title...
Which is better : Grey Wolves or NYGM ?

Will I be disappointed with this game in 2012 ?

install it and find out for yourself.

ive been playing for six years now. does this help?

06-15-12, 07:53 AM	#1
Scruffey Nub Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Le Mans France Posts: 3 Downloads: 396 Uploads: 0	Is SH3 still worth playing ? Hello. Everyting is in the title... Which is better : Grey Wolves or NYGM ? Will I be disappointed with this game in 2012 ?

06-15-12, 08:07 AM	#2
madflava13 Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bryn Mawr, PA Posts: 8 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I just restarted the game after 3 years off. I am not disappointed. I have been fighting through some Starforce/Widescreen/Resolution issues, but those are hardware problems, for the most part. I'm currently parked in the southern end of the Hebrides waiting for the war to kick off... __________________ The Paraguayan Air Force\'s request for spraying subsidies was not as Paraguayan as it were...

06-15-12, 08:20 AM	#3
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Yes. It is still worth playing. You can install multiple versions of SH3 and mod each differently, so you could run GWX, NYGM, WAC, and LSH mods. Come back and tell us which you prefer, as each is different and adds something of its own. No. You will not be disappointed. As long as you don't expect the graphics to be SH5-standard, and realise that some things just cannot be changed. __________________

06-15-12, 12:16 PM	#4
SubConscious Frogman Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 309 Downloads: 102 Uploads: 0	Absolutely worth playing! I've just returned to GWX3.0 after well over a year hiatus from gaming. I'm amazed at the immersion level (no pun intended) of the game. I have yet to see a better WWII U-boat simulation. The level of customization is incredible with multitudinous mods to choose from and a veritable wealth of information on this site, not to mention the very friendly and helpful souls willing to assist. As for which supermod, try both then decide. It's easy enough to do a clean installation. Best wishes, whatever course you choose. David __________________ "Come into port greatly, or sail with God the seas..." - Emerson

06-15-12, 01:14 PM	#5
Kapt Z Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ...somewhere in the swamps of Jersey. Posts: 909 Downloads: 157 Uploads: 0	Definately still worth playing. I may drift away and play other sims/games from time to time, but I usually come back before long for my u-boat fix. __________________ ...I fought in many guises, many names, but always me. Patton

06-15-12, 01:20 PM	#7
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	Yep! While I like SH4, SH3 will always be on my computer. I just prefer SH3 over SH4. I play 'em both as the mood suits. And SHCommander is really icing on the cake compared to the lack of something similar in SH4. As far as super-mods go, I can't really say. I doubt you can go wrong with any of the super-mods. I've only played GWX. One day I hope to try NYGM and the other super-mods but I have a feeling that day may be a long while coming. Also, with what hsie and stiebler have done with their patch kit, SH3 has been taken to a whole different level- can you say "Wolfpacks!"? __________________ “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.”

06-15-12, 10:58 PM	#9
postalbyke Chief Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: In the past... Posts: 321 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 1	Absolutely! I'm playing through NYGM, and I just keep coming back to it even though I have GWX. I'm tempted to move the GWX ships, maps, and terrain to NYGM, or just put NYGM over the GWX files to see what I get The most important part of SH3 to me is that the modding community is still active, still trying new things, and still (definitely) improving the game in all aspects! I'd advise you to try everything, but the list is growing so quickly that it's impossible to keep up lol. So try everything and BE MORE AGGRESSIVE! edit: Welcome Aboard!!!!!! __________________ God is a comedian playing to an audience too afraid to laugh. -Voltaire

06-16-12, 07:46 AM	#12
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	With MultiSH3. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=1869 It can be done without it but this way is much easier. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-16-12, 10:20 AM	#13
Olsin Bosun Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Denmark Posts: 63 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the heads up Steve __________________ Prediction is a very hard thing to do, especially if it's about the future .. Niels Bohr.

06-16-12, 10:50 AM	#14
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Glad to help. We want everyone to get the maximum experience from every subsim. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo