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Crysis 2 |OT| This is what happens Larry...
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LabouredSubterfuge
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scitek said:
Might just be me but that looks an improvement in a lot of ways.
PC GAF, please be gentle with me... I think I like the fact that there are only three settings in crysis 2. I'll hopefully be able to run well enough in 1080p at the top one, but don't mind dropping down one if it makes it smoother. I don't actually like fiddling about with 20 different settings, giving hundreds of permutations, trying to find the sweetspot. If the developer has done that for me, great.
(I'll also be playing with a 360 pad...)
Having said that, once the fuss dies down and people have had time to play with the different settings, I'd be happy to try out a preset 'pack' that is recommended by several people.
(I'll also be playing with a 360 pad...)
Having said that, once the fuss dies down and people have had time to play with the different settings, I'd be happy to try out a preset 'pack' that is recommended by several people.
Lostconfused
Member
Hahaha so while you are using a the mounted machine gun you cant use armor mode. Hahaha wow way to make something completely useless.
Lostconfused
Member
Welp I can't. I tried turning it on or using the weapon while in armor mode and it just boots me right out of it. Dead in seconds flat. Have to make sure every enemy is dead before even thinking about going anywhere near it.RoboPlato said:
sleepykyo said:
Did you only watch the first 10 seconds of the vid or something? Keep watching. Also notice the video is headed "Performance is much more variable in-game, and in combat situations especially, the frame-rate advantage the 360 version enjoyed in the previous tests seems to evaporate." The whole thing shows much more variable differences. In-fact, in one firefight, the PS3 version drops to the lowest 20fps and the 360 version drops to an impressive 14fps. My guess is lessened stress on the PS3 frame rates during intense firefights is to do with SPE resource allocation. But who knows.
It would be nice to know how often these severe frame rate cutting fire fights occur. "Thankfully these areas don't account for the majority of the gameplay by any stretch of the imagination" doesn't give much away. It is really disappointing the PS3 version is a lower res though.
Lostconfused
Member
Stallion Free is playing it with a pad. So yeah its, well you can't really hate anyone else for going with that decision.StevieP said:
MrCompletely
Member
Lostconfused said:
You can definitely use armor mode with it, just don't attempt to sprint with it.
cyberheater
PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 Xbone PS4 PS4
Any PC users tried out the 3D mode yet. Impressions?
DenogginizerOS
BenjaminBirdie's Thomas Jefferson
I picked up the ps3 version at lunch. Thanks DF!
Classy. From what I played of the multiplayer demo, the mouse aiming was an unplayable mess, it was really hard to aim and people using controllers did noticeably better. This is in comparison to something like COD where a mouse user would destroy controller users.Jenga said:
The Extractor
Banned
EekTheKat said:
Having the exact same issue as you on the PS3 version. Honestly thinking about getting rid of the game.
Lostconfused
Member
Well again I couldn't. I just can't tell the difference between a bug and a shitty design decision when it comes to this game.Animator said:
enewtabie said:
The MP is certainly entertaining. Entertaining enough, that I haven't gone back to SP after taking a break and trying some MP. I was just having way too much fun. There just doesn't seem to be anything like it, especially on consoles. The maps are just so vertical, with a lot of different entry points, and make very good use of the armor abilities.
So far I'm enjoying both Capture the Relay, and Crash Site, as my go to game types when playing some multiplayer. The multiplayer in general is just an insane amount of fun once it all clicks.
thelastword
Banned
Is this the comparison that some here were waiting for? I'm sorry, but Digital Foundry's writeup always seem to be skewed to the 360's favor, regardless of the results. His articles are always seasoned with a bit of bias, so it's hard to take him seriously. In this very article, Leadbetter goes on and on about any advantage the 360 has, take for example what he said about the lighting, he said the 360 has better lighting, however the screenshots he used to indicate that prove that the PS3 has more light sources over the 360.
Leadbetter also makes no mention of the better AF in the PS3 version and some of the slightly better textures in the PS3 version.
Water and shadows are better on the PS3, also, texture filtering is also better on the PS3 as well, but he goes about saying this in the most negative and insignificant way. Interesting that leadbetter never touched on AF which also seem to be better in the PS3 version.
Here's leadbetter explaining a PS3 advantage.....
"The implementation of shadow on the two versions also exhibits some interesting, though minor, differences. Again, there seems to be an off-set issue on the PS3 version which occasionally sees sections of some shadows disappear back the artwork (something we saw on the Xbox 360 of Final Fantasy XIII), however, close up, it's clear that shadows are somewhat more blocky and unattractive on the Microsoft console."
however praising the 360 on a feature, he begins like this.....
"In short, then, Xbox 360 benefits from a 25 per cent resolution boost over the PlayStation 3 version of the game. That's a pretty stark statistic, and while it is true that the action generally looks clearer and not quite so blurred on the Xbox 360, it's also the case that when the game is in full flow, the amount of post-processing effects in play, including camera and object-based motion blur, tends to equalise the visuals somewhat."
According to B3D pixel counters the 360 version is 1152*720, even the dev said that in an interview, but Leadbetter is saying it's 720P native on the 360.
He said that both the 360 and PS3 versions are vsynced, yet, the 360 version tears and he calls that insignificant due to where it tears, which is understandable, but the point is it still tears in comparison to a version which has 0 tearing. Let it be known, that enabling vsync can be somewhat of a resource hog on consoles.
In the end, Leadbetter says that the PS3 version maintains a more constant framerate even in high combat scenarios, yet he says it's all insignificant. The point is, the PS3 version could have the extra 3fps peak if vsync was relaxed, but in the end it has a higher low fps point in contrast to the 360.
I've said all this, mainly because I've read some negatives about LOT in this thread, where some people suggest that DF is better. Leadbetter may use more technical terms, but it's more opinionated than what LOT presents. LOT presents the frame analysis, the tearing percentage and indicates through pics where anyone can judge and see better textures, AF, lighting sources etc....Leadbetter just can't seem to hide his bias and in that regard DF has alot to learn in doing a proper comparison.
Personally, I like the idea of this engine, I hate SUB HD games, but I have made an exception here because I think if this engine is properly optimized for future games it could be the best multiplatform engine this gen. Lighting and effects are already top notch, what the consoles need, especially the PS3 version is to be notched up to 1280*720p, lock the framerate at 30 fps and implement MLAA. Perhaps the next CryEngine 3 game will get there, so I do hope the devs are listening.
Leadbetter also makes no mention of the better AF in the PS3 version and some of the slightly better textures in the PS3 version.
Water and shadows are better on the PS3, also, texture filtering is also better on the PS3 as well, but he goes about saying this in the most negative and insignificant way. Interesting that leadbetter never touched on AF which also seem to be better in the PS3 version.
Here's leadbetter explaining a PS3 advantage.....
"The implementation of shadow on the two versions also exhibits some interesting, though minor, differences. Again, there seems to be an off-set issue on the PS3 version which occasionally sees sections of some shadows disappear back the artwork (something we saw on the Xbox 360 of Final Fantasy XIII), however, close up, it's clear that shadows are somewhat more blocky and unattractive on the Microsoft console."
however praising the 360 on a feature, he begins like this.....
"In short, then, Xbox 360 benefits from a 25 per cent resolution boost over the PlayStation 3 version of the game. That's a pretty stark statistic, and while it is true that the action generally looks clearer and not quite so blurred on the Xbox 360, it's also the case that when the game is in full flow, the amount of post-processing effects in play, including camera and object-based motion blur, tends to equalise the visuals somewhat."
According to B3D pixel counters the 360 version is 1152*720, even the dev said that in an interview, but Leadbetter is saying it's 720P native on the 360.
He said that both the 360 and PS3 versions are vsynced, yet, the 360 version tears and he calls that insignificant due to where it tears, which is understandable, but the point is it still tears in comparison to a version which has 0 tearing. Let it be known, that enabling vsync can be somewhat of a resource hog on consoles.
In the end, Leadbetter says that the PS3 version maintains a more constant framerate even in high combat scenarios, yet he says it's all insignificant. The point is, the PS3 version could have the extra 3fps peak if vsync was relaxed, but in the end it has a higher low fps point in contrast to the 360.
I've said all this, mainly because I've read some negatives about LOT in this thread, where some people suggest that DF is better. Leadbetter may use more technical terms, but it's more opinionated than what LOT presents. LOT presents the frame analysis, the tearing percentage and indicates through pics where anyone can judge and see better textures, AF, lighting sources etc....Leadbetter just can't seem to hide his bias and in that regard DF has alot to learn in doing a proper comparison.
Personally, I like the idea of this engine, I hate SUB HD games, but I have made an exception here because I think if this engine is properly optimized for future games it could be the best multiplatform engine this gen. Lighting and effects are already top notch, what the consoles need, especially the PS3 version is to be notched up to 1280*720p, lock the framerate at 30 fps and implement MLAA. Perhaps the next CryEngine 3 game will get there, so I do hope the devs are listening.
Barack Lesnar
Banned
Great shot here!scitek said:
so you used:
r_PostMSAA=0
And then what for MLAA again? r_MLAA=1
MickeyKnox
Member
good luck with that, and you're way too optimistic on the file size, and on your hardware/software being able to process it.Heavy said:As I and others have said, the game needs to be seen in motion to be appreciated. I don't think there's been a better case of "screenshots don't do this game justice" than with Crysis 2. This goes for all 3 versions. These PC screens that are being posted look a good amount worse than what you see when playing.
You know what would be coOoOoL... 1080p animated gifs lolThey would probably be like 100 megs though. I'm gonna try to make one later and just link it, not post as an [ img ].
Barack Lesnar
Banned
hey, so scitek usedMickeyKnox said:
r_PostMSAA=0
and what's the line for MLAA on? thanks
Spookie said:I got mine too. I'm not in work! Lets boot thi-
*sigh*
No offense meant, but I don't know how you put up with regional restrictions like that.
If you bought it, you should be able to play it. If I was in the same boat, I'd find a way to play it while going
MickeyKnox
Member
Heavy said:
Code:
sys_spec_full=4
sys_MaxFPS=60
sys_physics_CPU=3
es_MaxPhysDist=500
e_GIMaxDistance=150
e_ShadowsCastViewDistRatio=1.5
e_ShadowsMaxTexRes=1024
e_SkyUpdateRate=0.05
e_TerrainLodRatio=1
e_VegetationSpritesDistanceRatio=1.2
e_ViewDistMin=10
e_ViewDistRatio=90
e_ViewDistRatioCustom=90
e_ViewDistRatioDetail=90
e_ViewDistRatioLights=90
e_ViewDistRatioVegetation=90
e_WaterTesselationAmount=8
e_WaterTesselationAmountX=10
e_WaterTesselationAmountY=10
g_breakage_particles_limit=250
r_BeamsMaxSlices=300
r_ColorGrading=1
r_DetailDistance=20
r_MotionBlur=2
r_MotionBlurMaxViewDist=60
r_PostMSAA=0
/r_FSAA_samples=
/r_FSAA_quality=
r_RainDistMultiplier=2
r_ShowDynTexturesMaxCount=48
r_ShadowBlur=3
r_ShadowJittering=1.5
r_TexAtlasSize=2048
r_TexMaxAnisotropy=16
r_TexturesStreamPoolSize=128
r_UseEdgeAA=3
r_UseMergedPosts=3
r_UsePOM=1
r_VegetationSpritesTexRes=128
r_VSync=1
r_WaterReflectionsMinVisiblePixelsUpdate=0.01
r_WaterUpdateDistance=1.5
r_WaterUpdateFactor=0.01
i_mouse_accel=0
g_skipIntro=1
cl_fov=72
pl_movement.power_sprint_targetFov=72
r_DrawNearFoV=72
d3d9_TextureFilter=trilinearI'm brute forcing morphological aa through RadeonPro
Barack Lesnar
Banned
Ohh ok, yeah I don't know much about editing configs lol. I have an AMD card thoughNekrono said:
Ok cool thanks. Gonna test it out nowMickeyKnox said:
Tomorrow arrives mi razer onza pad, im feel bad with k+m in this game, in the mp demo, the keyboard and mouse works fine, but in single player mi feeling is completely diferent, i play very well the SP in ps3 with the dualshock 3, but in pc im totally retarded, i hope the pad works very well in other games too xD.
professor_t
Member
nib95 said:
Here, I'll help you -- You prefer the PS3 version.
