Command & Conquer 3 Demo IS HERE
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oo Kosma oo said:
I'm somewhat tempted. My rig isn't good enough to run it playably at anything but the lowest settings.
But it plays and controls like a charm, and to be honest still doesn't look too bad.
I don't think I could sacrifice 30 fps, good controls and multiplayer with friends for some graphical sheen.
If I'm feeling rich, I might pick up the 360 version in addition... but I've rarely felt rich
ElectricBlue187
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MrNibbles said:
Oh the game lady reminds you repeatedly
MirageDwarf
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Yeah. I don't like that. And to shut her up, I built many silos that I ran out of space.ElectricBlue187 said:
ElectricBlue187
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marwan said:
you gotta admit, it looks pretty awful in those screenshots, but awesome in motion
TemplaerDude
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nod owns.
it's kind of lame that they seem to give away the whole tech tree in the demo though.
and it'll be interesting to see how the scrin work out. i hope they don't suck.
it's kind of lame that they seem to give away the whole tech tree in the demo though.
and it'll be interesting to see how the scrin work out. i hope they don't suck.
MrPing1000
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I hope it will be possible to fiddle with the music.
Frank Klepacki = C&C, sucks that he wasn't involved. I actually prefer the original C&C's music to Red Alert too. Although Hell march is a big old bag of awesomeness.
Frank Klepacki = C&C, sucks that he wasn't involved. I actually prefer the original C&C's music to Red Alert too. Although Hell march is a big old bag of awesomeness.
Ferrarisimo
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FFChris said:
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Which brings me to issue #2:
(These are minor issues, my first one was about silos, and hopefully that'll be addressed by launch or soon after)
The music.
From what we've seen, it's not very C&C.
Though it's a lot better than Generals.
Tiberian Dawn's music was perfect.
Red Alert music was great.
Red Alert 2 and Tiberian Sun had fitting music, but it didn't have the same effect.
Generals had the worst music of all C&C games.
Since I'm sitting here, I'll give you issues 3, 4, and 5 as well.
Issue #3:
Infantry.
I'd like to see the option in the skirmish/multiplayer setup screen to have engineers damage buildings, and only capture them when they're at low health.
I hardly see this as game breaking, but the option to call in a transport for an engineer could lead to a lot of lame victories.
The tech docs say the engineers have handguns. I've never seen them use it. (Tried force firing too). The tech docs also say engineers have shitty shitty shitty armor. And this is very true in-game.
I miss technicians, spys, mechanics, and guard dogs.
I also miss mechanics and, to a lesser extent, medics.
In general, infantry seems to be useless once you tech up.
I don't see the basic and mid-level infantry units as very useful, especially on the GDI side.
Grenadiers and Black Hands are great for taking out infantry, but other than that, they aren't very useful.
Zone troopers are awesome, but I think they're a little too overpowered (offensive wise).
They can jet around nicely, but are nowhere near as mobile as jump jetters from Tiberian Sun. Those guys were border-line game breakers when people exploited them.
Missile troops would be much more effective if you could station more men in an APC or building.
Foxholing (riflemen) reminds me of RA2, but crappier.
I miss "special" infantry such as chem troopers which you normally couldn't build. I'd love to see some of that action in the campaign. I remember Tiberian Sun had a mission that let you find and restore and old base, along with classic Mammoths. I also miss things such as visceroids or ion storms, and the "organic" feel to tiberium.
I also don't like the idea of having groups of infantry, although I always told myself that in C&C, one "unit" of infantry on screen represented several actual riflemen/grenadiers/etc.
All in all, I think the infantry lacks variety. I hope we see some technicians and civilians in the campaign. I may have to wait for Red Alert 3 to see infantry with a lot of character to them, such as Brutes, Chrono Legionaires, Spys, Guard Dogs, Thieves, etc. But I certainly hope that, at least for the campaign, we get a few interesting encouncters.
Issue #4:
Navy.
Even the original C&C had non-controllable naval units.
I wish we could get some hot action on the high seas, but again, it looks like that's for Red Alert 3.
Issue #5:
Walls/concrete.
I really liked the idea of building walls around my base to slow my opponent and protect myself. Concrete (to block diggers and prevent deformation of nice, level terrain) was fun too.
I loved building up strong walls with base defenses inbetween, and gates for my harvesters. I also liked creating tiberium farms - wall off a single crystal of tiberium in a nice box next to your base. The tiberium grows and spreads in the box. helps keep you infantry safe and your base nice and square.
I know this is just a demo, and that most of these issues are minor (I really love what I've seen of the game), but I do hope the final game addresses some of this stuff.
The silo issue is annoying, but can be worked around.
The music can be muted while I crank up Tiberian Dawn's soundtrack.
And hell, the music can be amazing for all I know, we've only heard a small bit of it so far.
Infantry is effective. Grouped infantry isn't my cup of tea, but it works. I hope we get "introduced" to the Commando units like we did with Tanya.
Navy - expansion?
As for concrete walls/chain link fences/sandbags, I'll miss them. I hope they're in RA3.
(These are minor issues, my first one was about silos, and hopefully that'll be addressed by launch or soon after)
The music.
From what we've seen, it's not very C&C.
Though it's a lot better than Generals.
Tiberian Dawn's music was perfect.
Red Alert music was great.
Red Alert 2 and Tiberian Sun had fitting music, but it didn't have the same effect.
Generals had the worst music of all C&C games.
I'm a mechanical man.
Since I'm sitting here, I'll give you issues 3, 4, and 5 as well.
Issue #3:
Infantry.
I'd like to see the option in the skirmish/multiplayer setup screen to have engineers damage buildings, and only capture them when they're at low health.
I hardly see this as game breaking, but the option to call in a transport for an engineer could lead to a lot of lame victories.
The tech docs say the engineers have handguns. I've never seen them use it. (Tried force firing too). The tech docs also say engineers have shitty shitty shitty armor. And this is very true in-game.
I miss technicians, spys, mechanics, and guard dogs.
I also miss mechanics and, to a lesser extent, medics.
In general, infantry seems to be useless once you tech up.
I don't see the basic and mid-level infantry units as very useful, especially on the GDI side.
Grenadiers and Black Hands are great for taking out infantry, but other than that, they aren't very useful.
Zone troopers are awesome, but I think they're a little too overpowered (offensive wise).
They can jet around nicely, but are nowhere near as mobile as jump jetters from Tiberian Sun. Those guys were border-line game breakers when people exploited them.
Missile troops would be much more effective if you could station more men in an APC or building.
Foxholing (riflemen) reminds me of RA2, but crappier.
I miss "special" infantry such as chem troopers which you normally couldn't build. I'd love to see some of that action in the campaign. I remember Tiberian Sun had a mission that let you find and restore and old base, along with classic Mammoths. I also miss things such as visceroids or ion storms, and the "organic" feel to tiberium.
I also don't like the idea of having groups of infantry, although I always told myself that in C&C, one "unit" of infantry on screen represented several actual riflemen/grenadiers/etc.
All in all, I think the infantry lacks variety. I hope we see some technicians and civilians in the campaign. I may have to wait for Red Alert 3 to see infantry with a lot of character to them, such as Brutes, Chrono Legionaires, Spys, Guard Dogs, Thieves, etc. But I certainly hope that, at least for the campaign, we get a few interesting encouncters.
Issue #4:
Navy.
Even the original C&C had non-controllable naval units.
I wish we could get some hot action on the high seas, but again, it looks like that's for Red Alert 3.
Issue #5:
Walls/concrete.
I really liked the idea of building walls around my base to slow my opponent and protect myself. Concrete (to block diggers and prevent deformation of nice, level terrain) was fun too.
I loved building up strong walls with base defenses inbetween, and gates for my harvesters. I also liked creating tiberium farms - wall off a single crystal of tiberium in a nice box next to your base. The tiberium grows and spreads in the box. helps keep you infantry safe and your base nice and square.
I know this is just a demo, and that most of these issues are minor (I really love what I've seen of the game), but I do hope the final game addresses some of this stuff.
The silo issue is annoying, but can be worked around.
The music can be muted while I crank up Tiberian Dawn's soundtrack.
And hell, the music can be amazing for all I know, we've only heard a small bit of it so far.
Infantry is effective. Grouped infantry isn't my cup of tea, but it works. I hope we get "introduced" to the Commando units like we did with Tanya.
Navy - expansion?
As for concrete walls/chain link fences/sandbags, I'll miss them. I hope they're in RA3.
BigJonsson
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Whoa
Just whoa
I love it
Just whoa
I love it
BrodiemanTTR
Member
Does anyone else have trouble with their air units being freakin' retarded? My Orcas barely listen to my orders, I often find them floating around in no man's land circling or just standing still. Firehawks completely overshoot their targets making base bombing inefficient because they get taken down by anti-air. No one ever stays back at the airfield when I tell them too. Frustration.
TemplaerDude
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i like how units on your team will tell quite early when something big is coming their way and move for it.
BrodiemanTTR
Member
Oh mah gawd.
Nod > GDI confirmed.
I always played GDI in TS, but Nod is just too sick in this game.
Nod > GDI confirmed.
I always played GDI in TS, but Nod is just too sick in this game.
TemplaerDude
Member
long live kane.
[seriously, nod is the best in all the games. obelisk of light fuggin owns].
[seriously, nod is the best in all the games. obelisk of light fuggin owns].
I really like the demo, I'll probably buy the game for PC on day one. I was happy that I was able to run it with pretty much everything on ultra high with 30+ FPS on my vista machine. The graphics are great, I have no complaints about it visually.
There were a couple annoyances I discovered while playing the tutorial demo level. The AI seems decent enough, except the troops seem to like to run into tiberium and die when spawned. Also, they love dashing into it if I send them across the map. Not a huge deal, it's just really irritating when I'm not paying too much attention to their movements.
There were a couple annoyances I discovered while playing the tutorial demo level. The AI seems decent enough, except the troops seem to like to run into tiberium and die when spawned. Also, they love dashing into it if I send them across the map. Not a huge deal, it's just really irritating when I'm not paying too much attention to their movements.
Fragamemnon
Member
Z3F said:
Get it from FileFront. Always, when trying to get a big file like a demo, look on FileFront first.
Direct Link:
http://files.filefront.com/Command+&+Conquer+3+Tiberium+Wars+Demo/;6821954;/fileinfo.html
*&^*(*^@&*(%&)#*$&^)
I spend days trying to download the EXE. Then I try to run it, my laptop locks up and I have to do a hard reset.
Once the system is up again, I finally get the EXE to run and it dumps ~3gb of files on my hard drive, I start up the demo, and...
...it tells me my video card isn't good enough.
I ****ing hate PC gaming. ****ing hate it!!
I spend days trying to download the EXE. Then I try to run it, my laptop locks up and I have to do a hard reset.
Once the system is up again, I finally get the EXE to run and it dumps ~3gb of files on my hard drive, I start up the demo, and...
...it tells me my video card isn't good enough.
I ****ing hate PC gaming. ****ing hate it!!
Spruce Moose
Member
Sounds like you're your own worst enemy. Check the specs of the demo before you download? Just a suggestion.
Giganticus
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Obelisk of Light is effective, but the graphical effect is somewhat underwhelming. I expected more from the most badass structure in the game. 
Tenacious-V
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Holy shit, I'm late to the party but holy shit!! I'm impressed. Very nice pacing, and it looks gorgeous.
I was able to run it at 1680x1050 with all details maxed out, and full AA. Smooth as a silk baby!
Athlon X2 4800+ @ 2.8Ghz
2GB ram
X1900XTX
I was able to run it at 1680x1050 with all details maxed out, and full AA. Smooth as a silk baby!
Athlon X2 4800+ @ 2.8Ghz
2GB ram
X1900XTX
BrodiemanTTR
Member
Tenacious-V said:Holy shit, I'm late to the party but holy shit!! I'm impressed. Very nice pacing, and it looks gorgeous.
I was able to run it at 1680x1050 with all details maxed out, and full AA. Smooth as a silk baby!
Athlon X2 4800+ @ 2.8Ghz
2GB ram
X1900XTX
Take a screenshot of the Nod nuke going off please, I need to see this baby in its full glory.
Tenacious-V
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BrodiemanTTR said:
I only played through the little intro and the GDI demo level. Unless I missed something, can I even be NOD to make the nuke? Fill me in and I'll do it.
BrodiemanTTR
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Tenacious-V said:
In Skirmish, click on Faction Select and press N and click.
Tenacious-V
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Okay on it, but I suck so it may be a while.
Tenacious-V
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Ummm, okay I was on the phone sorry :lol. I tried to choose NOD, but the arrow is greyed out and I can't change it from GDI...
Giganticus
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Tenacious-V said:
Hold N and click on GDI. That should do it.
Tenacious-V
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Giganticus said:
I'll give it a shot.
Here's a quick screen cap of the beginning of a skirmish to tide you guys over. :lol
Tenacious-V
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Okay, just waiting for the time to count down for the nuke.
My base so far, just building troops waiting to slaughter with the boom.
My base so far, just building troops waiting to slaughter with the boom.
Tenacious-V
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I dunno if I caught it at a good time or not, but here's the nuke.
and the aftermath
and the aftermath
BrodiemanTTR
Member
Oh lord I need a new video card.
Tenacious-V
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You should see the heat waves and distortions the nuke makes of the surrounding area when it explodes as well! It's beautiful . The pics don't show it at all really.
. The pics don't show it at all really.Giganticus
Member
You can *just about* see the lensing/refraction the nuke makes if you look at the roads to the left of the explosion. But these screens definitely do not do it justice.