After level 10 and only at certain NPCs in the hubs, but you'll be there a lot anyway.
This isn't really true. It doesn't make that huge of a difference stat wise.
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After level 10 and only at certain NPCs in the hubs, but you'll be there a lot anyway.
This isn't really true. It doesn't make that huge of a difference stat wise.
you can prolly play 1080p 60 FPS, at medium/high, or just high.
electroflame
Member
If I remember correctly, you reach a certain point and then you can change whenever you want by going to an NPC.
It's really useful for getting vocation-specific skills, without actually committing to that vocation.
EDIT: Beaten.
Crimsonclaw111
Member
My excitement is increasing.
texhnolyze
Banned
And remember, your characters' height and weight do have impacts on stats and how well they will perform on field and combat. They affect carry weight, stamina, resistance, climbing ability, etc.
luca_29_bg
Member
So how the best characters should be ?
I'm guessing it would have to look like a hobbit.
Not on the fly, but on aome inns that you can visit pretty often.
But do they affect strength and durability? Like, if I build someone short with a ton of muscles, are they gonna be tough?
texhnolyze
Banned
It all depends on your playstyle.
But don't worry too much about it, as your pawns can do the job(s) that your main character cannot. And you can redesign your character later anyway.
Iirc, no.
These are what I remember: movement speed, stamina restoration/consumption, and encumbrance. Heavier characters can't be swayed by wind so easily, and they can't be lifted by flying monsters so easily as well. Smaller characters have smaller hitbox so they're somewhat harder to hit.
Dick Justice
Banned
Tested out the leaked version. Just in case, here's proof that I've got a legal copy of the game already.
I was downloading a game on Steam in the background, so I'm not sure if that would've affected performance in a significant way.
Specs are GTX 770 2GB, i7 4770K (with turbo boost to 3.9GHz), 16GB RAM and Windows 7. Game generally runs well maxed out at 1080p, with FOV set to +10. Maintains 60fps for the most part, with some minor dips here and there. I ended up setting distance scaling to medium instead of high, as I noticed some strange drops around Cassardis. Roughly the same amount of pop-in with the medium setting as on high, with 10% less GPU usage. Generally quite high GPU usage overall on my machine, with CPU usage barely going much higher than around 20%.
Speaking of Cassardis, the room you start off in is quite weird performance-wise. Looking in a particular direction results in a drop to 55fps (which is eliminated if distance scaling is set to medium), yet that drop isn't present if I exit the room and look in the same direction.
FXAA isn't particularly well-implemented IMO. Makes the game noticeably blurry, and there's still a lot of shimmering on distant objects.
Perfectly fine performance:
Suddenly drops after slightly rotating the camera:
Looking in the same direction right outside:
Distance scaling set to medium:
I was downloading a game on Steam in the background, so I'm not sure if that would've affected performance in a significant way.
Specs are GTX 770 2GB, i7 4770K (with turbo boost to 3.9GHz), 16GB RAM and Windows 7. Game generally runs well maxed out at 1080p, with FOV set to +10. Maintains 60fps for the most part, with some minor dips here and there. I ended up setting distance scaling to medium instead of high, as I noticed some strange drops around Cassardis. Roughly the same amount of pop-in with the medium setting as on high, with 10% less GPU usage. Generally quite high GPU usage overall on my machine, with CPU usage barely going much higher than around 20%.
Speaking of Cassardis, the room you start off in is quite weird performance-wise. Looking in a particular direction results in a drop to 55fps (which is eliminated if distance scaling is set to medium), yet that drop isn't present if I exit the room and look in the same direction.
FXAA isn't particularly well-implemented IMO. Makes the game noticeably blurry, and there's still a lot of shimmering on distant objects.
Perfectly fine performance:
Suddenly drops after slightly rotating the camera:
Looking in the same direction right outside:
Distance scaling set to medium:
GHG
Gold Member
Found these screenshots which show a good difference when using sweetfx or similar.
The original game looks way to dull
This is the 1st time I find myself liking a sweetfx profile.
Primethius
Banned
Ah Grigori, what a badass.
Still got one of the best, most badass lines in gaming. Particularly the delivery.
I'm talking about:
Still got one of the best, most badass lines in gaming. Particularly the delivery.
I'm talking about:
"When the weak court death, they find it."
Codes? Looks badass!
DontMindMe
Member
I'm assuming this will include the bonuses you get when you've played Dark Arisen after playing the original one?
Abilidebob
Member
I've heard the leaked version has a bitcoin miner or something?
Weight and height are accounted for differently. Muscles add weight(so does height, but it's not the only factor) and some of the stockier body part choices add weight as well, so you could make a short and stocky dwarf and his bulk would increase his carrying capacity, knockback resistance, how much you weigh down monsters when you climb and decrease stamina consumption(but it increases stamina consumption when climbing). On the other hand, weighty characters regain stamina slower, and move slower.
It has no effect on damage or health though. Tallness determines your walking speed(not running speed), whether or not you can duck under monster's legs, weapon reach and a couple other things, on the other hand
Dick Justice
Banned
The most popular version apparently has one. Dunno if the one I downloaded does. Nevertheless, game runs very well for me, so I'm happy to get rid of it and wait till the Steam release.
Japanese companies are weird about releasing games on Japan, I've never looked into the justification.
Well, now we know why that Luca was complaining about performance on a pirated copy earlier.
No idea, sorry
AzureSkies
Member
any evidence for that? I don't have it downloaded, and I wouldn't be surprised if it was but I've seen no source for that statement thrown around online.
Dick Justice
Banned
The team responsible for the most seeded version of the game right now supposedly has a reputation for sneaking bitcoin miners into their releases. Dunno if that's actually true though.
Primethius
Banned
Always this one:
Because best build and maximum role play potential.
Best build part is a lie. Everyone knows Thousand Kisses spam is the king.
Shadowhaxor
Member
I can confirm that. I too and testing with repacked version, but I had my pre-order in on day one
When I set ti to 3440x1440 on my LGUM95, I couldn't see the bottom of the screen, so I had to go back to 2560x1440.Hope that gets addressed.
DontMindMe
Member
Better question: Will the pc version include the free infinite teleport?
Nyteshade517
Member
texhnolyze
Banned
Yes. From the FAQ:
Q) Does the game include fast travel?
A) Yes! The fast travel system has been revamped and became a lot more accessible with the release of Dark Arisen expansion content. Several Port Crystals (these are your jump portals) can be found throughout the adventure and placed anywhere on the world map as you see fit. In addition, price of the Ferrystone are has been reduced significantly from 20,000 to 2,000 gold pieces. Even better, we are now including the unlimited-use Eternal Ferrystone which can be unlocked after completing the quest Off with its Head. The item can be found in the Storage which can be accessed from the Gran Soren Union Inn.
DontMindMe
Member
Good to know. Thanks!
Dick Justice
Banned
Might've just been his ancient CPU. My CPU usage stayed very low, with just my GPU usage going high, which it tends to do in most games anyway.
And when exactly do we unlock thisOff with its Head. quest? is it too far into the game?
Primethius
Banned
It's extremely early on. I'd pretty much consider it part of the game's tutorial in some ways.
Edit: Though I should note, if you're going for some achievements that require completing all the quests, this quest or just a little bit past this is the point of no return for a few of the early side-quests.
texhnolyze
Banned
It's on the first act, quite early.
Inkvoterad
Member
Not a gif, but definetly one of the Webms/gifs i would use to sell someone on this.
https://a.pomf.cat/pfdaql.webm
Primethius
Banned
Good lord, that's beautiful!
Goddamn, Griffin got fucked up lmfao
HalfBakedProphet
Member
rip in peace swordsman's armor set
As somesone who's playing this for the first time is this gonna feel like cheating? :x
Mad Season
Banned
that birds turn animation mid flight is crap though
Primethius
Banned
Don't use the unlimited one if you feel that's too much. I went through Dark Arisen multiple times with just the regular stuff and that was more then enough.
I liked how the fast travel worked in this game quite a bit actually, along with the whole weight and inventory system. Every outing felt like a grand adventure and coming back to Gran Soren with its music was just a fantastic feeling.
No, not even a little bit. You will still have to adventure to places at least once during your journey. It can be fun to use them when you find a place you think is cool.
luca_29_bg
Member
nope, mine is clean too! I have the same problem of dick justice, and with distance scaling at medium i don't have any problem.
And for the record,
So much
GAF:"Gne gne gne your cpu it's too old...of course it has frame drops" later we discover that dips happen even on a i7 4470k....
yeah too old my ass!
it's not a perfect port, just this, it's more a brute forcing thing that work here!
Deal with it