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Just Cause 2 |OT| of No Thread Name Can Do This Game Justice

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Mad Max

Member
I just found out you can 'repaint' the dictator's signs on the side of the road. :lol

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After:

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You just need to grapple somewhere near the face and press e.
 
pr0cs

pr0cs

Member
I haven't installed a pre-release game on Steam before, when do they typically unlock it? 12:00 AM EST? or?
 
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Remy

Member
pr0cs said:
I haven't installed a pre-release game on Steam before, when do they typically unlock it? 12:00 AM EST? or?
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Steam currently says "1 day, 2 hours", which based on that alone would mean 3PM EST tomorrow.

But normally they miss it by a few hours, so assume 5PM tomorrow.
 
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Varshes

Member
A heads up for anyone in Canada who ordered the game at EB/GS, I got a call saying they are selling the game today, and I just picked up my 360 copy. :)
 
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Darklord

Banned
In the benchmark the game says I have 4gb Ram not 6Gb. I wonder why? Also, there seems to be some setting that cripples my framerate(low 20's). I'm not exactly sure what it is so I turned off some of the advanced settings off and it's ok. Whatever the setting is, man, it's a system hog(I have an i7 920, 260GT, 6GB ram).
 
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ClovingWestbrook

Banned
Just a reminder, I created a YouTube account so everyone can upload their videos. Info is posted in OP. Also would anyone be up for a type of contest? Perhaps have folks post their gifs and YouTube clips and we can have the folks here vote on the best. The winner would be given a $10 game on Steam from me.
 
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Mechanical Snowman

Member
LovingSteam said:
Just a reminder, I created a YouTube account so everyone can upload their videos. Info is posted in OP. Also would anyone be up for a type of contest? Perhaps have folks post their gifs and YouTube clips and we can have the folks here vote on the best. The winner would be given a $10 game on Steam from me.
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I don't have Steam but this does sound like a good idea. I was planning on making some stunt videos anyway.

And I like the way you've posted the YouTube information in the OP :lol. I hope when I'm sifting through the JC2 videos I don't find some porn or something uploaded by a lurker.
 
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ClovingWestbrook

Banned
Mechanical Snowman said:
I don't have Steam but this does sound like a good idea. I was planning on making some stunt videos anyway.

And I like the way you've posted the YouTube information in the OP :lol. I hope when I'm sifting through the JC2 videos I don't find some porn or something uploaded by a lurker.
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If the winner doesn't use Steam I would just paypal them the $10.
 
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brain_stew

Member
More commandline options may be on the way to tweak shadows this time. The guy adding in these extra tweaks/options isn't even on the project anymore, and yet he's still adding in a laod of extra goodies for PC gamers! :D

LovingSteam do you want me to make a post with details on how to apply all the different engine tweaks/options and a list of all the commandline options available? You may not want to include it all in the op, but its at least worth a link.
 
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ClovingWestbrook

Banned
brain_stew said:
More commandline options may be on the way to tweak shadows this time. The guy adding in these extra tweaks/options isn't even on the project anymore, and yet he's still adding in a laod of extra goodies for PC gamers! :D

LovingSteam do you want me to make a post with details on how to apply all the different engine tweaks/options and a list of all the commandline options available? You may not want to include it all in the op, but its at least worth a link.
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That would be FANTASTIC and much appreciated.
 
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Cow Mengde

Banned
I played the demo. Is is suppose to limit your playtime to 30 minutes? I know it's a demo, but that's bullshit! The game's suppose to be huge; how am I suppose to test everything out in such short notice?

Also, 3rd person shaky cam? WTF? That's annoying. It only happened when you're dashing, but it bothered me.

Other than that, it was pretty fun, and funny. Maybe not 40 bucks fun. I'll pick it up when it's on sale.
 
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Mad Max

Member
You can replay the demo as many times if you want, and there is also a patch for the PC version and a glitch in the console version which allows you to play as long as you please.
 
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brain_stew

Member
Just Cause 2 allows for a lot of advanced tweaking on the PC through commandline parameters. That may sound scary but its really not, as Steam lets you do this very easily through its interface and the options are all pretty useful, you can increase the FOV, cap the framerate (ideal for those running lower end machines) and even remove the funny looking film grain from cutscenes.

To add these tweaks to Just Cause 2, simply:

1. Right click on "Just Cause 2" in your Steam games list.
2. Click properties at the bottom of the new context menu
3. Click the "Set Launch Options" button
4. Enter in whichever commandline options you want. If you are using multiple entries then they must be separated by a single space.

The full list of commandline parameters currently available in Just Cause 2 (retail and demo) are as follows:

/failsafe Run in failsafe mode (ignore settings)
/fullscreen Fullscreen mode
/windowed Windowed mode
/width=n Width in pixels (fullscreen/windowed)
/height=n Height in pixels (fullscreen/windowed)
/widthFS=n Width in pixels (fullscreen)
/heightFS=n Height in pixels (fullscreen)
/widthW=n Width in pixels (windowed)
/heightW=n Height in pixels (windowed)
/refreshrate=n
/msaa=n MSAA sample count
/vsync=b Enable/disable V-sync
/aniso=n Anisotropic filter (0-7, default: 7)
/shadows=n Shadow quality (0-2, default: 1)
/shadowres=n Shadow resolution (0-1, default: 0)
/ssao=b Enable/disable SSAO (default: disabled)
/hbao=b Enable/disable HBAO method for SSAO (default: enabled)
/plspec=b Enable/disable pointlight specular (default: disabled)
/posteffects=b Enable/disable posteffects (default: enabled)
/lodfactor=n Geometric detail (0-3, default: 0)
/decals=b Enable/disable decals
/edgefade=b Enable/disable edge fade effect
/filmgrain=b Enable/disable film grain effect
/fovfactor=, typical values 1.0 - 2.0 Changes the field of view, default is 1.0
/dxbuffers=, default: 1
/frameratecap=, default: disabled Allows you to cap your framerate at what every value you want.
/dxadapter= Allows those with multiple GPUs to force JC2 to use a specific device.

b=boolean, (0 or 1)
n = number (integer)
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For instance if I wanted to force the maximum FOV, cap the framerate at 30fps and disable film grain I would enter "/fovfactor=2 /frameratecap=30 /filmgrain=0" (without the quotation marks) under "set launch options"

These tweaks all work in the demo so you can try them out before even installing the full game. I highly recommend trying out the alternate AO implementation as it comes with a lower performance hit, just enter /hbao=0 /ssao=1 to enable it.
 
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Ultimatum

Banned
I've got the game pre-ordered, but I haven't played the demo. Trying to not spoil it, but I hope I actually like the game :lol
 
Stahsky

Stahsky

A passionate embrace, a beautiful memory lingers.
Ultimatum said:
I've got the game pre-ordered, but I haven't played the demo. Trying to not spoil it, but I hope I actually like the game :lol
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This would make more sense if it were any other game.
 
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Cow Mengde

Banned
The physics in this game are hilarious. I shoot a man in the ass, and he flies 10 feet into the air. It's definitely entertaining.
 
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UFRA

Member
Ultimatum said:
I've got the game pre-ordered, but I haven't played the demo. Trying to not spoil it, but I hope I actually like the game :lol
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I hope you're not expecting some brilliant storyline or something, because you're in for a big surprise if that's the case...

Not a story spoiler:
I'd play the demo if I were you.
 
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berva

Neo Member
I really hated the demo but the retail game is so much better. Starts off very focused and then opens up. I think the first mission should have been the demo.

They made a mistake by releasing a bad demo, hopefully it will not put too many people off cause the retail game is much better. Loving the game so far.
 
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RedStep

Member
berva said:
They made a mistake by releasing a bad demo, hopefully it will not put too many people off cause the retail game is much better. Loving the game so far.
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Who thought it was a bad demo?
 
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ClovingWestbrook

Banned
berva said:
I really hated the demo but the retail game is so much better. Starts off very focused and then opens up. I think the first mission should have been the demo.

They made a mistake by releasing a bad demo, hopefully it will not put too many people off cause the retail game is much better. Loving the game so far.
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I have to disagree. The demo is what has sold the game for many who are now day 1 purchasers. It was the most amazing demo I have ever played.
 
Wag

Wag

Member
Darklord said:
In the benchmark the game says I have 4gb Ram not 6Gb. I wonder why? Also, there seems to be some setting that cripples my framerate(low 20's). I'm not exactly sure what it is so I turned off some of the advanced settings off and it's ok. Whatever the setting is, man, it's a system hog(I have an i7 920, 260GT, 6GB ram).
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Videocard. Also, unlock the framerate.
 
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Wiggum2007

Junior Member
berva said:
I really hated the demo but the retail game is so much better. Starts off very focused and then opens up. I think the first mission should have been the demo.

They made a mistake by releasing a bad demo, hopefully it will not put too many people off cause the retail game is much better. Loving the game so far.
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What the fuck. Everybody loves the demo.
 
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stump sock

Member
Remy said:
Steam currently says "1 day, 2 hours", which based on that alone would mean 3PM EST tomorrow.

But normally they miss it by a few hours, so assume 5PM tomorrow.
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Will steam download this for me automatically when it's available? It would be nice if it was waiting for me when I got home from work tomorrow.
 
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berva

Neo Member
The retail game is fantastic. I hated the demo.

Anyway, the game mechanics are great, story is shit and dialogue is sub par.

4 hours in so far. Completed 3 Agency missions thus far. A heap of fun to be had.
 
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kamspy

Member
Can someone please help me contact the black market dealer?

No matter what I do I just can't call him. Running out of ammo way too fast. Want to bomb the demo tonight to see if I want to start preloading before I go to bed.
 
Wag

Wag

Member
kamspy said:
Can someone please help me contact the black market dealer?

No matter what I do I just can't call him. Running out of ammo way too fast. Want to bomb the demo tonight to see if I want to start preloading before I go to bed.
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Point at an empty spot on a roof for it to work.
 
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r3n4ud

Member
kamspy said:
Can someone please help me contact the black market dealer?

No matter what I do I just can't call him. Running out of ammo way too fast. Want to bomb the demo tonight to see if I want to start preloading before I go to bed.
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On Xbox, I point down, press and release down button, press Y button
 
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Purkake4

Banned
Basically you have to select the radio(4 on PC), aim at a spot where the Black Market dude drops your purchase and press the confirm key(E on PC).

A little clunky, but a pretty cool idea.
 
Sanic

Sanic

Member
Klocker said:
sweet!

does the $10 coupon still work or is that borked?
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I thought I read somewhere here that it no longer works, but it wouldn't hurt to try. Hopefully someone else can chime in.
 
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UFRA

Member
berva said:
The retail game is fantastic. I hated the demo.

Anyway, the game mechanics are great, story is shit and dialogue is sub par.

4 hours in so far. Completed 3 Agency missions thus far. A heap of fun to be had.
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What version do you have and where did you buy it from?
 
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