Buy it, buy it now I tells ya

LNER1 · 06-06-12, 03:05 AM

This probably won't apply to most of the people who frequent these forums but......

Just in case anybody is sitting on the fence re: SHV. Time to come down off it.

With all the work done by the dedicated mod men

this is a game/sim worth buying now. Haven't enjoyed a game this much in a long time. SHIII & IV being the exceptions.

I gave SHV a huge body swerve when it was released due to all the negative comments. Glad I've given it a second glance.

I get so immersed that I stop shaving and washing and hang salami from the ceiling of my PC room. Just kidding, wife would kill me for buying salami.

Saving a fortune on razor blades and soap though.

So if you've been undecided, time to buy especially when it's so cheap now.

Buy, install, get mods and kiss goodbye to your wife; girlfriend; dog. You decide in which order.

Back to the hunt.

Miggy4000 · 06-06-12, 07:05 AM

You are correct about it being very cheap to buy now and it is tempting as the stock game looks great, but I am still worried about this online DRM thingy. I don't know if I should hold off on the hope that a DRM free version might appear sometime in the future. Mmmmmmm still tempted

Jimbuna · 06-06-12, 07:12 AM

A DRM free version is already available isn't it?

Miggy4000 · 06-06-12, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

A DRM free version is already available isn't it?

Do you mean Ubisoft have finally released a DRM free version? I know about the cracked exe floating around on the net but that would be useless wouldn't it if you wanted to update the game? Admittedly, I don't know very much about SH V

Sailor Steve · 06-06-12, 11:58 AM

No, Ubisoft removed the DRM requirement from their website more than a year ago. You can select "Play Offline" from the options.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=189245

Miggy4000 · 06-06-12, 02:08 PM

Mega DOH!! I didn't know that.

Thanks for that Sailor Steve!

Now going to hunt for a copy on Amazon

I guess I would need to patch the game first (just after install) before running it?

Wait a minute I just got SH3 up and running with GWX 3.

Oh well finish the war career first with SH3 methinks

Red October1984 · 06-06-12, 02:27 PM

Make sure your PC can handle SH5 before buying. I bought it and cant play it because my graphics card in my laptop isnt powerful enough. I bought it when i heard about the offline mode. Yes, i can start the game, but graphics lag. So, until i get a decent desktop, SH5 will take up shelf space.

I was disappointed. I thought about returning it and getting SH4, but again, the graphics card isnt good enough. I checked online.

Jimbuna · 06-06-12, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miggy4000

Do you mean Ubisoft have finally released a DRM free version? I know about the cracked exe floating around on the net but that would be useless wouldn't it if you wanted to update the game? Admittedly, I don't know very much about SH V

Yes...I would never usually make reference to 'cracked exes' they are frowned upon here and rightly so.

Miggy4000 · 06-06-12, 02:58 PM

Thats a shame, but at least you have the game waiting for when you get a new system to fire it up on. Looking at the specs I should be ok, I can run Ship Simulator Extremes and FSX at pretty high rates, so hopefully SH V wil be ok too.

And quite right jimbuna, I never pirate games or use dodgy exes.

Miggy4000 · 06-15-12, 04:08 PM

Well, SH V finally arrived and downloaded some mods. I have to say its a really great looking game. Hate the startup thingy as it was driving my firewall crazy before it auto updated, but now in offline mode and its fine. The walking about the sub thing I think, could have been done a bit better (just seems awkward somehow), but thanks to the UI mods thats no longer a problem. So yes I like it, but still sticking with SH III (and SH IV after that) for a good bit yet

06-06-12, 03:05 AM	#1
LNER1 Watch Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 15 Downloads: 271 Uploads: 0	Buy it, buy it now I tells ya This probably won't apply to most of the people who frequent these forums but...... Just in case anybody is sitting on the fence re: SHV. Time to come down off it. With all the work done by the dedicated mod men this is a game/sim worth buying now. Haven't enjoyed a game this much in a long time. SHIII & IV being the exceptions. I gave SHV a huge body swerve when it was released due to all the negative comments. Glad I've given it a second glance. I get so immersed that I stop shaving and washing and hang salami from the ceiling of my PC room. Just kidding, wife would kill me for buying salami. Saving a fortune on razor blades and soap though. So if you've been undecided, time to buy especially when it's so cheap now. Buy, install, get mods and kiss goodbye to your wife; girlfriend; dog. You decide in which order. Back to the hunt. Last edited by LNER1; 06-06-12 at 03:18 AM.

06-06-12, 07:12 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,375 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A DRM free version is already available isn't it? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

06-06-12, 11:58 AM	#5
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	No, Ubisoft removed the DRM requirement from their website more than a year ago. You can select "Play Offline" from the options. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=189245 __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-06-12, 02:08 PM	#6
Miggy4000 Commodore Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 92 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Thats what I get for being a noob Mega DOH!! I didn't know that. Thanks for that Sailor Steve! Now going to hunt for a copy on Amazon I guess I would need to patch the game first (just after install) before running it? Wait a minute I just got SH3 up and running with GWX 3. Oh well finish the war career first with SH3 methinks

06-06-12, 02:27 PM	#7
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,241 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	Make sure your PC can handle SH5 before buying. I bought it and cant play it because my graphics card in my laptop isnt powerful enough. I bought it when i heard about the offline mode. Yes, i can start the game, but graphics lag. So, until i get a decent desktop, SH5 will take up shelf space. I was disappointed. I thought about returning it and getting SH4, but again, the graphics card isnt good enough. I checked online. __________________

06-06-12, 07:05 AM	#2
Miggy4000 Commodore Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 92 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	You are correct about it being very cheap to buy now and it is tempting as the stock game looks great, but I am still worried about this online DRM thingy. I don't know if I should hold off on the hope that a DRM free version might appear sometime in the future. Mmmmmmm still tempted

06-06-12, 02:58 PM	#9
Miggy4000 Commodore Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 92 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Thats a shame, but at least you have the game waiting for when you get a new system to fire it up on. Looking at the specs I should be ok, I can run Ship Simulator Extremes and FSX at pretty high rates, so hopefully SH V wil be ok too. And quite right jimbuna, I never pirate games or use dodgy exes. Last edited by Miggy4000; 06-06-12 at 03:29 PM.

06-15-12, 04:08 PM	#10
Miggy4000 Commodore Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 92 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Got It! Well, SH V finally arrived and downloaded some mods. I have to say its a really great looking game. Hate the startup thingy as it was driving my firewall crazy before it auto updated, but now in offline mode and its fine. The walking about the sub thing I think, could have been done a bit better (just seems awkward somehow), but thanks to the UI mods thats no longer a problem. So yes I like it, but still sticking with SH III (and SH IV after that) for a good bit yet