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#2988787 - 04/03/10 06:57 PM Buy SH5?  
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Is SH5 worth the purchase right now for my U-Boat sim, or I am better off just sticking with SH3?

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#2988813 - 04/03/10 08:02 PM Re: Bey SH5? [Re: Nimits]  
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It won't hurt to wait. A patch is scheduled to fix major issues and the mod community has been in full swing. I predict that in several months SH5 will be ready for those that are hesitating because of its unfinished state.


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#2989487 - 04/05/10 02:14 AM Re: Bey SH5? [Re: letterboy1]  
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The requirement for persistent internet connection and no offline gameplay is a show stopper for many. Unless Ubi relents on that, I don't see a major shift for those who don't buy SH5. That seems to be a bigger issue than a buggy game release many people have come to expect these days.

#2989643 - 04/05/10 01:34 PM Re: Bey SH5? [Re: I B Spectre]  
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may be tempted seeing as a certain web retailer has on sale for 12 (you know the one named after a famous river)


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#2989683 - 04/05/10 02:55 PM Re: Bey SH5? [Re: I B Spectre]  
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Originally Posted By: I B Spectre
The requirement for persistent internet connection and no offline gameplay is a show stopper for many. Unless Ubi relents on that, I don't see a major shift for those who don't buy SH5. That seems to be a bigger issue than a buggy game release many people have come to expect these days.


Yes, I completly agree and I'm one of those "many people".

I bought and own Silent Hunter 1 and SH1 Commanders Edition, SH2 (and DC as well), SH3 and SH4+U-boat (resuming all Silent Hunter series) but I wont buy SH5 until Ubisoft drops it's ridiculous DRM "protection system", which BTW was already cracked!

#2989687 - 04/05/10 03:09 PM Re: Bey SH5? [Re: flying-hamster]  
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Originally Posted By: flying-hamster
may be tempted seeing as a certain web retailer has on sale for 12 (you know the one named after a famous river)


There's a web retailer called Chattahootchie? WinkNGrin

I'm one who would rather mod my SHIV than get SHV. This stuff just gets crazier.

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#2990045 - 04/06/10 01:51 AM Re: Bey SH5? [Re: Deacon211]  
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I love SH3 and SH4 but I agree, I'm going to be watching from the sidelines to see how this pans out. If we lose the DRM I'll get it for sure but otherwise, no sale. I play Silent Hunter when I'm traveling and do not often have internet connection so there's just no point.


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#2990661 - 04/07/10 03:07 AM Re: Bey SH5? [Re: I B Spectre]  
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Originally Posted By: I B Spectre
The requirement for persistent internet connection and no offline gameplay is a show stopper for many. Unless Ubi relents on that, I don't see a major shift for those who don't buy SH5. That seems to be a bigger issue than a buggy game release many people have come to expect these days.



That is a big reason for hesitation on my part.

I think Rise of Flight has (or is going to) remove the requirement for an internet connection. Maybe Ubi will follow suite?

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#2998009 - 04/20/10 01:08 AM Re: Bey SH5? [Re: Nimits]  
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Even after they remove the DRM (I'm almost certain that they will), I still don't know if I'll buy SH5. Personally, I think giving Ubi any money at all just rewards them for being jerks. Better to see them go bankrupt (not likely) and sell the SH name to someone who will release a good, DRM-free product.


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#3005368 - 05/03/10 01:44 AM Re: Bey SH5? [Re: Xptical]  
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That's of course your choice, but I generally don't make buying decisions based on whether or not I want to "punish" or "reward" a company, but on whether or not they make a product of a quality I want. A game that requiures constant internet connection is more of an inconvenience than it is worth for me. Take that out, and I'd probably have fun playing it, making it a smart buy at that point.

#3043617 - 07/01/10 04:59 AM Re: Bey SH5? [Re: Nimits]  
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id stay with SH3GWX and/or SH4


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#3046263 - 07/05/10 09:21 PM Re: Bey SH5? [Re: JAS39]  
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As much as I love SH5 I just cannot get myself to recommend it to anybody because of the stupid DRM. I am having a great time with it, but I simply don't have an argument for those who won't buy it until the need for constant internet connection is abolished.


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#3090886 - 09/10/10 02:24 AM Re: Buy SH5? [Re: Nimits]  
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SH5 has been severely savaged in the user reviews on Amazon.com. So far, 72 users have rated it and it barely gets above one star (out of five stars). That may tell you something - it did me...


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#3095675 - 09/17/10 02:51 PM Re: Buy SH5? [Re: Chug]  
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Originally Posted By: LZ_Xray
SH5 has been severely savaged in the user reviews on Amazon.com. So far, 72 users have rated it and it barely gets above one star (out of five stars). That may tell you something - it did me...



Thanks for that update. It seems my initial decision to not buy it has been validated. Oh well, I can always do more Silent Hunter 4 and roam the Pacific. smile


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#3098184 - 09/21/10 10:29 AM Re: Buy SH5? [Re: Nimits]  
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PM,

have you seen this thread:

http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2995636/ATO_Mod_is_Beautiful.html#Post2995636

Just if you`re interested in the Atlantic as well. Absolutely great mod!


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#3098240 - 09/21/10 01:06 PM Re: Buy SH5? [Re: kilosierra]  
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Originally Posted By: kilosierra
PM,

have you seen this thread:

http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2995636/ATO_Mod_is_Beautiful.html#Post2995636

Just if you`re interested in the Atlantic as well. Absolutely great mod!


Oh wow, thanks for the info kilo. I'll check it out. smile


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#3148816 - 12/03/10 04:56 AM Re: Buy SH5? [Re: Nimits]  
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I own and enjoy SHV.

Is the constant internet connection requirement a pain? No. My interet is always connected anyways. lol


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#3159039 - 12/17/10 11:10 AM Re: Buy SH5? [Re: Nimits]  
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If you care about security you would never leave your internet connection on constantly. That's what has me concerned about all this hype about "The Cloud". Microsoft can't even make IE secure and they expect me to believe they can make cloud computing secure? Sure, pull the other one.

#3164177 - 12/23/10 08:06 PM Re: Buy SH5? [Re: Nimits]  
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people who freak out on internet security are funny. I havent run an antivirus program nor a firewall for the last 5 years. I have yet to get a virus or have been hacked. People who get hacked either pissed someone off, or are blatant about it (I do password my wireless network)

#3164252 - 12/23/10 09:29 PM Re: Buy SH5? [Re: Nimits]  
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Worth buying now? Any decent patches or mods?


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