Getting back in the Capt. Chair buying non steam?

osros · 01-29-17, 06:43 PM

I been away for a while now and like to get back into the fray. I already have SH5 Steam version or linked to steam but was wondering in order to have an easier time and more mods available would it be worth buying Non steam version on discs? there are some still avail good used around $20, there is also SH5 Gold digital download from Amazon for $10.

Wondering if anyone have gone this route if it works or not? Or any input on my ideas above.

Thanks

Andayle · 01-31-17, 04:27 AM

I'm using the gold edition that I had on Uplay (Ubi Softs own download service)

I had no trouble at all installing the wolves of steel mod with the patcher etc. I also have the disc version but my PC has not had a cd drive for around 5 years now hehe.

THEBERBSTER · 01-31-17, 05:32 AM

A Warm Welcome Back To The Subsim Community > osroa
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If you are new to SH5 look > > HERE << STEAM is not compatible with the essential application TDW’s Generic File Patcher
Steam Conversion Installation Instructions for SH5 Updated Version
Highly Recommended SH5 > The Wolves Of Steel Mega Mod > Includes Optional KSDCommander And Working Enigma M4 Machine

Buying the dvd version you own it, it is yours, and is easy to install from.

Jimbuna · 01-31-17, 06:47 AM

Welcome Back Matey

OldCoder · 01-31-17, 11:44 AM

Non-Steam SH5 Gold digital downloads mod fine. The Steam versions I can't comment on; I think you have to jump through a few hoops to get mods working.

deicide · 01-31-17, 12:25 PM

I actually have and recommend the SH5 Gold digital download from Amazon.
It has the same file structure as the DVD version so if you have a DVD burner you just burn it to DVD with a text file with your cd key.
Or put it on a usb drive. And if for some reason your DVD gets lost or won't work anymore you can always log into Amazon and redownload it.
So you have several ways to access the installation files.

P.S. If you ever need to reinstall make sure you first delete the "ownership" folder found in C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\cache (or where ever your Ubisoft Game Launcher directory is located) otherwise it will tell you that your cd key is in use already (this does not work with steam versions). Just had to do this the other day so I can verify it works.

-deicide

01-29-17, 06:43 PM	#1
osros Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 8 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Getting back in the Capt. Chair buying non steam? I been away for a while now and like to get back into the fray. I already have SH5 Steam version or linked to steam but was wondering in order to have an easier time and more mods available would it be worth buying Non steam version on discs? there are some still avail good used around $20, there is also SH5 Gold digital download from Amazon for $10. Wondering if anyone have gone this route if it works or not? Or any input on my ideas above. Thanks

01-31-17, 05:32 AM	#3
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	A Warm Welcome Back To The Subsim Community > osroa Subsim <> How To Donate <> See The Benefits <> Support The Community If you are new to SH5 look > > HERE << STEAM is not compatible with the essential application TDW’s Generic File Patcher Steam Conversion Installation Instructions for SH5 Updated Version Highly Recommended SH5 > The Wolves Of Steel Mega Mod > Includes Optional KSDCommander And Working Enigma M4 Machine Buying the dvd version you own it, it is yours, and is easy to install from. __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

01-31-17, 06:47 AM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Welcome Back Matey __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-31-17, 04:27 AM	#2
Andayle Watch Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 27 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	I'm using the gold edition that I had on Uplay (Ubi Softs own download service) I had no trouble at all installing the wolves of steel mod with the patcher etc. I also have the disc version but my PC has not had a cd drive for around 5 years now hehe.

01-31-17, 11:44 AM	#5
OldCoder Soundman Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 142 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Non-Steam SH5 Gold digital downloads mod fine. The Steam versions I can't comment on; I think you have to jump through a few hoops to get mods working.

01-31-17, 12:25 PM	#6
deicide Deviant Deviations Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Mad City, USA Posts: 15 Downloads: 191 Uploads: 0	I actually have and recommend the SH5 Gold digital download from Amazon. It has the same file structure as the DVD version so if you have a DVD burner you just burn it to DVD with a text file with your cd key. Or put it on a usb drive. And if for some reason your DVD gets lost or won't work anymore you can always log into Amazon and redownload it. So you have several ways to access the installation files. P.S. If you ever need to reinstall make sure you first delete the "ownership" folder found in C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\cache (or where ever your Ubisoft Game Launcher directory is located) otherwise it will tell you that your cd key is in use already (this does not work with steam versions). Just had to do this the other day so I can verify it works. -deicide