Dictator93
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(It does get "sharper" -- or rather more detailed -- when you downsample though)
if {Seanspeed} + f(Luma)
then bluescreen.exe
Thanks for the response. I definitely look forward to reading it.
Valkyria Chronicles for PC [Nov 11, £14/20/$20, has all DLC, 60fps/1080p+, $14 GMG]
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(It does get "sharper" -- or rather more detailed -- when you downsample though)
if {Seanspeed} + f(Luma)
When you say "sharpen", do you mean smoothing out the jaggies?
I can sort of understand, because sharpening in some older 3D games sometimes leads to some strange, cheap looking art assets.
Disregarding whatever the hell anyone in this forum does, I'm asking people not to post console port begging in a PC discussion thread. Not hard.
It's saying "approximately 1 day and 1 hour" here.
Boston/Eastern, not sure if it's worldwide simultaneous.
No, I mean sharpening. Reducing aliasing (jaggies) is never a bad thing.
Sharpening is a post-processing filter where you usually run a 9 or 25 point stencil on the image which increases the apparent local contrast of edges. It can be good in moderation in a photo-realistic game after a blurring post-process AA, but people tend to overuse it.
Holy crap, does this mean I have to put up the OT in an hour?
chaobreaker
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Between RE4, Dark Souls 2, and now VC, this year was great just for all the Durante approved hype behind these games.
Thanks for making what should be ho-hum PC port threads so exciting.
Thanks for making what should be ho-hum PC port threads so exciting.
Ah, guess I won't be staying up then.
SpaceDrake
Member
Looks like it unlocks at 10AM PST, which is a standard release time on Steam.
(25 hours, oh god oh god how am I so hype for a game I've played partway through already)
(25 hours, oh god oh god how am I so hype for a game I've played partway through already)
Has Sega given any word about unlock times? I'm guessing it will be store update time tomorrow.
I think it's mostly still the same. The Etiquette and New Thread Rules thread got an update for the new change but not the OT Guidelines thread.
They're both still found in the FAQ section.
I think it's mostly still the same. The Etiquette and New Thread Rules thread got an update for the new change but not the OT Guidelines thread.
They're both still found in the FAQ section.
He is not port begging just asking nicely...
CertifiedFP
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The original game on PS3 used pre-renders, right? Got some boyos on some boards to correct who have a conspiracy theory that Sega pre-rendered the cutscenes for the PC release.
Yes, almost certainly. This is easy to check by going to unsavory sites and looking at the size of the PS3 disc image.
according to miladsn in this thread, yes the PS3 version has pre-rendered FMV.
SpaceDrake
Member
Yes, despite looking like it's in-engine, all those gorgeous cutscenes were actually FMV, similar to FFXIII. The only in-engine stuff seems to have been the talking heads.
The FMVs are actually the only really worrying part visually - I'll be curious to see how well they translate to high PC resolutions.
Oh, Durante, one question: 16:10 yes? I keep seeing these 16:9 resolutions bandied about and welp.
Hehe.
Durante, Mr. options nazi all the sudden! lol
I'm gonna start the game normally and then mess with some things. Maybe see what you've got up your sleeve. It wont bother me too much if the soft look remains. Its not exactly a screenshot sort of game anyways.
AlphaProspector
Member
Someone needs to take a screenshot of Valkyria being on top of DayZ (it's what I'm seeing now at the store). Who would've thought, right?
So, how much time left until it unlocks? 24 hours starting from now?
So, how much time left until it unlocks? 24 hours starting from now?
SpaceDrake
Member
24 hours and counting. Build your hype. Let it consume you.
JumpJeff84
Member
Don't know if I'll buy this.
I mean, this is one of my fave games of all time, but I still have the PS3 version and I think it runs great and looks great. Plus, I played it about a year ago. Maybe I'll watch a stream or two when it comes out and see if it's really THAT much better on PC. Cause man, this is an amazing game no doubt.
So it comes with all DLC...is the DLC good and substantial?
I mean, this is one of my fave games of all time, but I still have the PS3 version and I think it runs great and looks great. Plus, I played it about a year ago. Maybe I'll watch a stream or two when it comes out and see if it's really THAT much better on PC. Cause man, this is an amazing game no doubt.
So it comes with all DLC...is the DLC good and substantial?
SpaceDrake
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Welcome to the future. It is as glorious as I envisioned it would be.
The DLCs are incredibly meaty, especially the Selvaria one. The Selvaria one is halfway to being an expansion pack, not "DLC". It's at least 3-4 hours all by itself (and given that it's fairly challenging and simply has a fair amount of plot, I think 5+ is more realistic), and then the shorter Edy Detachment DLC is still a couple hours too. It's really meaty, good DLC.
AlphaProspector
Member
I've already built a tank worth of hype. It's a shame nobody made an Ancient Hype Tank Vanguard image macro with everyone in this thread.
Krusenstern
Banned
I sure hope it's getting higher by tomorrow.
I hope this will meet SEGA's expectations and result in more ports.
KnightHart
Member
I sure hope it's getting higher by tomorrow.
Yes. Yeeeees. Every purchase of VC on PC is another wake up slap in Sega's face to remind them people still give a shit about VC.
Yes both audio tracks, English and Japanese, are very well done. Just choose which ever one you prefer. You can also switch the language at any time if you want to hear what the other sounds like.
Japanese Selvaria and Max are the best.
littlegrasshopper
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Anyone mind giving me a spoiler free synopsis of the game? The one on Steam isn't doing much on selling me story wise. I read somewhere about the game being emotional and something to do with concentration camps. Im thinking about getting the game but I want to know more about the story.
JumpJeff84
Member
It's good. It's a simple story, but charming and effective. Not too complicated, which I appreciate. It's weird, as it mixes serious military themes with weird Japanese anime/sci-fi stuff, but I find it works. Never gets too over the top or anything.
Get the game though- it's a masterpiece. It really is. There's nothing that plays like it at all, and the systems are incredibly robust.
JumpJeff84
Member
Cool thanks. Well fuck, maybe I will buy this then. I imagine the colors will really pop on PC. Such a damn good game. I really envy those that haven't played it before- such a masterpiece.
phoenix296
Member
So hyped to play this again. Can't wait!
No idea, I haven't even tried it. But probably not -- I'll try later.
BoosterDuck
Banned
It'll probably be a letterboxed 16:9 aspect ratio on 16:10 and 4:3 monitors. Which is fine as long as the resolution is arbitrary.
Think I will go with the English dub, I like when I can look away just for a moment and not miss something they said cause I didn't read the subtitle.
It's WW2 in anime form basically. The plot is not complicated, mainly just people drawn into a large war because of a greedy invading enemy. The concentration camp thing is that there's a race of people that are treated like second class citizens because of some stuff they supposedly did in ancient times. That being said it's not nearly as graphic as the real life atrocities it deals with.
There's more to it than that, it has some fantasy elements that play out largely toward the end of the game, but the basic plot is actually pretty simple.
Crimsonclaw111
Member
Just think of it this way: the game is slightly more expensive than the DLC by itself on PSN, you get a much improved version that won't be locked to a single system, and it supports the Sega PC port campaign.
Win win win
SpaceDrake
Member
Fie. I wouldn't be surprised if it's just 16:9 and I can deal with a little letterboxing, but still.
Also the English dub is just fine except for one song they struggle a bit with, which is a shame. Also Selvaria is "better" in Japanese if you understand the language, but Sayaka Ohara is not the easiest act to follow up on.
But the dub is just fine and really great in a lot of places, including the ones that matter. The huge majority of users will be just fine with it.
JumpJeff84
Member
Yeah good point. I usually don't buy stuff just to 'support' it if I don't plan on playing it, but I do want more Japanese games on PC (Dragon Age, Vanquish) so I guess I should buy this.
It's a war story in a setup similar to WWII (including some racial stuff, running over neutral countries ect), but with fictional countries.
The emotional part comes from stuff that happens during a war. People die, villages and cities burn, ordinary people getting drafted into a miltia and becoming battle hardened ect.
It's not only tragic though. There's quite a lot of cheery/lighthearted and corny moments.
The story won't blow your mind but i liked the setting quite a bit.
That being said, the main reason for getting this game is that it's a good and also a unique Strategy RPG.
Don't shit up the thread.
Shifty1897
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I know, right? What's next, the Tales series?
Dragoon En Regalia
Member
Congrats to all who entered the giveaway, and to Dr.Acula for winning it.
I think the world-building's more important here than the plot. Not that I dislike the plot, but the sense of community in Gallia and history behind these events is more developed, probably to help the chances of sequel games (which have certainly happened!).
I think the world-building's more important here than the plot. Not that I dislike the plot, but the sense of community in Gallia and history behind these events is more developed, probably to help the chances of sequel games (which have certainly happened!).
Matt Attack
Member
Got a friend to pre-order! I'm quite excited to be able to play.
JumpJeff84
Member
Tip for those who haven't played before:
Don't be afraid to replay completed missions to level up. Grinding is effective in this game. And best of all- it's fun! I had a blast replaying one mission dozens of times over the course of the game and improving my rating on it.
Don't be afraid to replay completed missions to level up. Grinding is effective in this game. And best of all- it's fun! I had a blast replaying one mission dozens of times over the course of the game and improving my rating on it.
Here's the thing. When something is against the rules, people breaking the rules does not make it okay to break the rules. It means they're breaking the rules.
What I'm saying is that you should be reporting the people port begging to PC, not thinking that people port begging to PC makes it okay to port beg period.
AlphaProspector
Member
You never know. At the rate things are going, I wouldn't be surprised! Like I said, some of the stuff we got this year and the last had basically no chance in hell to ever get ported to PC. Yet it did. So, abiding to GAF's motto: believe!
Just saw some of the art of Valkyria Chronicles 2 and the contrast with 1 is notorious. I mean, we go from long dresses and fully suited up people to high school miniskirts? In 1930s/40s? I know it's a fictional setting and all but, hey, Gosick managed to maintain some (slight) consistency at least...
Ah, well, they can bring that too of course, I don't mind