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[Jacan]

Getting terrible performance at the moment, around 25fps on high/no AA. The problem is, if I drop everything to the lowest possible setting it only increases about 2 fps. What's going on here?

Badly portet game as always what did you expect?

But i run it 60fps everything maxed out smooth after the first tutorial island and when you come to havana.

 

[Blue Ninja]

good download speeds, looks like they finally got some of the basics covered

Damn, I'm getting 2 megs/sec max with Capsule. Shitty program.

 

[Jacan]

PC dudes...is this series worth getting into? I bought AC1 during the last Steam sale and man, what a piece of shit game that is. I do hear that the series has greatly improved since then, but has it really improved that much?

If you didn´t like AC 1 then you might actually like this one, because it has nothing to do with Assassin Creed.

It feels more like a pirate version of Farcry then anything else.

 

[Black Republican]

for someone who hasnt played the series since the first, is this game legit good? no bullshit. i admit i really like the Caribbean setting in this though.

 

[iNvid02]

Damn, I'm getting 2 megs/sec max with Capsule. Shitty program.

if gmg gave you a key just put it into uplay, it should take it and know what edition it is etc. always hated capsule, its terrible

 

[Bittercup]

Damn, I'm getting 2 megs/sec max with Capsule. Shitty program.

You should be able to activate your key on Uplay and download the game there instead.
Worked for me with AC3 from GMG.

 

[dirtywhirlwind]

Yay, just got my Uplay key. Didn't know it was released today. Can't believe Ubisoft actually honored that purchase. Probably need a new computer for Watch Dogs though.

 

[Ferrio]

If you bought it on steam will the download be through steam or through uplay?

 

[Blue Ninja]

You should be able to activate your key on Uplay and download the game there instead.
Worked for me with AC3 from GMG.

I'll do it like that, then, though Capsule has almost finished by now. Can I simply move the install?

 

[Rootbeer]

Just caved to the season pass via amazon for the free $5. PS4 version. Also they released a new PS4 patch, I think this one fixes the 1080p issue? It doesn't specifically say that in the patch notes but it does mention graphical issues.

Looking forward to some PS4/PC comparisons

 

[jim2point0]

Looking forward to jumping into this game.

I explain why in http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/guides/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-graphics-and-performance-guide

I actually read through that. I love how nvidia does those. The comparisons are helpful.

I don't recall the graphics options in AC3, but was SGSSAA possible via the inspector?

I'd also love to know what AA was used in this shot in conjuction with 4K (it's from the tweak guide). The textures don't appear to have suffered from any blurring and yet the AA is perfect.

 

[Sothpaw]

Looking forward to some PS4/PC comparisons

One version can run at 120fps and above 1080p and one can't.

 

[Dennis]

 

[dex3108]

Damn, I'm getting 2 megs/sec max with Capsule. Shitty program.

You can activate your key on UPlay client and download game from UPlay as far as i know

 

[Jacan]

for someone who hasnt played the series since the first, is this game legit good? no bullshit. i admit i really like the Caribbean setting in this though.

If you like pirates and Farcry then yes this game is a must buy.

 

[Bittercup]

I'll do it like that, then, though Capsule has almost finished by now. Can I simply move the install?

This might work, but I don't know (never tried). But you could just start the uplay download to a separate folder and compare if they they are the same.

 

[Pops Maellard]

That's it for me until a patch that improves optimization; it's a damn slideshow on the lowest settings. No idea what I'm doing wrong here, but my god. Even AC3 on high runs at a solid 40 on my laptop.

 

[Napalm_Frank]

With the 1080p patch out I'm considering this to be my second pickup alongside Killzone when I finally get my hands on a PS4. Few questions tho:

1.Can I jump in safe even if this is my first AC game. I kinda know some things about the plot like

Spoiler

Some dudes from the present time (future?) mindjack themselves or some shit to the past and fight templars. Pope was the big baddie in AC2, the guy from the present time is dead nowdays I guess?

Anyhoo I do ''care'' about the plot if I play it but the biggest deal would be if it is overly convoluted if I just jump in now. Not feeling like playing all the previous ones tbh.

2.I trust this game is not total shit like AC3 seems to be from the huge backlash. I'm not expecting GOTY material but just some fun launch game title. Killzone is enough to fill the shooter need and I can't stand racing or sports so I guess that pretty much eliminates all but AC4, Knack and Lego

 

[Furyous]

Here's the PS4 impression:

http://www.gametrailers.com/videos/0klgp2/assassin-s-creed-iv--black-flag-ps4-impressions

Basically, the video shows enhanced water, smoke, and environment tech to name a few new things.

These impressions make me want to skip the PS3 version and wait a year to play this game.

 

[Blue Ninja]

This might work, but I don't know (never tried). But you could just start the uplay download to a separate folder and compare if they they are the same.

Looks like Capsule is installing it to the Ubisoft folder, so who knows. I'll check it out.

EDIT: Fuck this, GMG should've sent my key earlier. I'll just redownload it, only takes twenty minutes this time. Tossing this Capsule crap in the trash.

 

[NIN90]

So the game can be accessed on Steam via US VPN now, right? These last 2 hours at work are gonna be torture.

 

[Dennis]

 

[th4tguy]

With the 1080p patch out I'm considering this to be my second pickup alongside Killzone when I finally get my hands on a PS4. Few questions tho:

It's out? what what what? When did this happen?

 

[Napalm_Frank]

It's out? what what what? When did this happen?

Just now apparently. There is a thread in the first page.

 

[flyinpiranha]

FYI, be wary of Assassin's Contracts missions bugging out on you. There's a 33 page thread on Ubisofts forum and the PS4 bugs are starting to crop up so it isn't just to a certain platform and most likely will affect the PC version too. They are supposedly working on a fix, not sure what it would be as it's different missions for different people, not just one, and the actual 'bug' varies (the Kill marker not disappearing, not being able to accept the contract - not showing, person 'flee'd' and never came back, etc ... ).

I saw a couple posts in this thread also having some issues.

 

[dex3108]

Interesting EU release date is in 2 days but Ubisoft sent me key today and i activated game without any problem

 

[th4tguy]

Just now apparently. There is a thread in the first page.

Best timing ever. I literally just beat Killzone.

 

[chickdigger802]

i envy you people that can dl 20gb games in 20min.

actually i probably could too now with my comcast upgrades.

 

[Curufinwe]

This is the one game giving me pangs of regret for canceling my PS4 preorder.

 

[Chorazin]

1.Can I jump in safe even if this is my first AC game. I kinda know some things about the plot like

Spoiler

Some dudes from the present time (future?) mindjack themselves or some shit to the past and fight templars. Pope was the big baddie in AC2, the guy from the present time is dead nowdays I guess?

Anyhoo I do ''care'' about the plot if I play it but the biggest deal would be if it is overly convoluted if I just jump in now. Not feeling like playing all the previous ones tbh.

2.I trust this game is not total shit like AC3 seems to be from the huge backlash. I'm not expecting GOTY material but just some fun launch game title. Killzone is enough to fill the shooter need and I can't stand racing or sports so I guess that pretty much eliminates all but AC4, Knack and Lego

1. Yeah, this is the most unrelated game to the main story they've released. You won't full appreciate some of the stuff you discover in the "real" world but that stuff is entirely optional so you'll be fine.

2. I hated AC3 and love AC4. It's a great game not just a "launch game."

 

[CrackPebbles]

Hey hows the combat? any changes since 2/brotherhood?

 

[hlhbk]

The game has been out for an hour. How is the performance PC folks?

 

[Baldwin_the_First]

Any update on the Vita second screen feature?

 

[chickdigger802]

Hey hows the combat? any changes since 2/brotherhood?

well its like 3 i think so its a bit different. no more guard all day. now its just a counter button (where after the parry happens you can choose between grab, stab, shoot).

still mostly the same though.

 

[Branson]

So if my specs are: 2500k stock and a gtx580 3gb and 8 gigs of ram on my PC and I also have a ps4 which version should I pick up? I'd be playing at 1080p.

 

[chickdigger802]

So if my specs are: 2500k stock and a gtx580 3gb and 8 gigs of ram on my PC and I also have a ps4 which version should I pick up? I'd be playing at 1080p.

probably similar framerates, but who knows after some drivers and updates.

probably still go pc though because you can find nvidia promo codes on ebay for pretty damn cheap vs $60 on ps4.

 

[Pops Maellard]

The game has been out for an hour. How is the performance PC folks?

Not great.

 

[iNvid02]

edward doesnt look like he does in the trailers

 

[FlyinJ]

Not great.

I knew it. We got so burned on AC3 on the PC.

Very happy I sprung for the PS4 SKU now.

 

[Linkstrikesback]

And now we have a washed up schmuck like Edward who has spent his life on sea and who has elite climbing/fighting skills for no reason whatsoever, who puts on a hood and wears a blade is now an Assassin. Not because he believes in the cause, but because he wants money and power [which is the exact opposite of what Assassins represent] and that sucks.

This is probably what you get when a significant number of people moaned about conner, who was flawed, made mistakes and wasn't an invincible superhero despite training for most of his adult life.

 

[chickdigger802]

I knew it. We got so burned on AC3 on the PC.

Very happy I sprung for the PS4 SKU now.

do remember the definition of not great varies lol. pc folks won't consider 900p 1080p 30fps to be great either lol.

 

[kudoboi]

people who can run crysis 3 on ultra have trouble maintaining 30FPS on this game based on the complains at steam forums.

first X rebirth, then NFS rivals and now this.

 

[Bittercup]

The Nvidia key is for the Digital Deluxe Edition and does include the Aveline-DLC and the other ones.
I didn't expect that. The Ubi store called it the special edition with only few extras but didn't mention Aveline.

 

[jred2k]

Why does Ubisoft even bother with Uplay? Theres absolutely no reason you should have a better experience with first party games by ordering through a competitor. I'm glad I got this cheap because of those nVidia codes.

 

[Barzul]

I'm getting really shitty framerate playing with a GTX 760 and FX 4100 (dipping in the low 20's), but I'm upgrading tomorrow to the gtx 770 with Intel i5 4750. Won't touch this till then, game is way more demanding than I expected.

 

[Setsuna]

Single player 16:9 all game even in developer splash intros

Multiplayer intro is 16:10 even passed the guy introducing the game to you then goes entirely 16:9

WHY!

 

[Lostconfused]

Single player 16:9 all game even in developer splash intros

Multiplayer intro is 16:10 even passed the guy introducing the game to you then goes entirely 16:9

WHY!

Because there are no 16:10 HDTVs.

 

[xelios]

So is there a way to turn off this huge ass objective text in my face all the time? It's not under HUD settings apparently.

 

[Blue Ninja]

Yeah, performance isn't great, but it runs fine. I think I'm averaging 30 fps, but I don't know for sure.

Wish my 1080p tv was at home, though, I'm stuck playing on an old HD ready TV for now.

 

[chickdigger802]

The Nvidia key is for the Digital Deluxe Edition and does include the Aveline-DLC and the other ones.
I didn't expect that. The Ubi store called it the special edition with only few extras but didn't mention Aveline.

wait aveline is all systems? thought that was the sony exclusive dlc... or is that something else?