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This probably isn't the right place to ask this, but I'm afraid of seeing spoilers. Does The Walking Dead work well on a Macbook Pro (13" the cheapest one) from this year? I couldn't imagine it being very demanding.
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jaundicejuice
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Anyone have some recommended tweaks for running Fallout 3? I can't play the game at my monitors native resolution (1900x1200) without the framerate dropping down to 15-25 fps, which strikes me as being somewhat ludicrous given it's such a primitive looking game. I've got an Nvidia GTX 480, 6GB of ram and an i7 quad core, so I should be able to run this game without issue, shouldn't I? Unless there are issues related to Windows 7/64bit.
Fallout 3 runs alright at the resolution it defaults to, which I think was 1280x800, but I would much rather figure out why the game is running so poorly and fix that. Shutting off AA, multisampling, vsync and HDR bumped the framerate up to 20-30fps, but it still dips. I've been trying to find an answer on google but there are so many damned problems with this game.
Fallout 3 runs alright at the resolution it defaults to, which I think was 1280x800, but I would much rather figure out why the game is running so poorly and fix that. Shutting off AA, multisampling, vsync and HDR bumped the framerate up to 20-30fps, but it still dips. I've been trying to find an answer on google but there are so many damned problems with this game.
CheesecakeRecipe
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Fallout 3 is a little allergic to Windows 7, there is a .ini Fix which some users have claimed fixed their crashing and FPS problems with FO3 on Windows 7.
CheesecakeRecipe
Stormy Grey
My vote is Amnesia. Anna is alright but I think your scarefactor would be better put to use elsewhere.
No, I really like the art for the most part, the hi-tech areas specifically, and it was especially nice to see id try to make something pretty for once.
I meant more it's game design, I thought all the hub/RPG/driving stuff was hollow, and effectively just separating the fun of the traditional combat levels. Doom 3 did a much better job in it's greater progression design I think.
I know a lot of GAF were down on it based on the leaks, but if Doom 4 is closer to 3 in structure and progression, Rage in moment to moment combat design, and it looks like that twisted City 17 in the leak, it could well be truly spectacular.
jaundicejuice
Member
Yeah I tried that, even though that's a fix related to freezing and crashing, made no difference with the framerate which is simply ridiculously low.
Edit: The unsatisfying answer seems to be mid level settings and a lower resolution, now the game just spikes between 30-60 fps.
I H8 Memes
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Definitely Amnesia. And I say that never having played it myself. Report back with results.
Amnesia.
Turn the sound up as well.
Krappadizzle
Member
And put on a diaper.
Odd I have almost same setup except I run with a gtx 670. 24 1920x1200 here. Steady 60 fps here.
Stupid question, is there any way to see a history of the gifts you have sent after they are gone from your inventory? I know you can see purchase history but I thought there used to be a way to see "sent X to Y person". Did the inventory get rid of that?
*edit* Ah yes. Even though the FAQ hotlinks seem to be broken on the Steam help site, I found the answer. You have to click pending gifts (even if there aren't any) and then click gift history.
*edit* Ah yes. Even though the FAQ hotlinks seem to be broken on the Steam help site, I found the answer. You have to click pending gifts (even if there aren't any) and then click gift history.
OK, so... I don't know what to say. It's not a game that can be easily described. If I had to use one word, it'll be "unsettling". If I'm allowed to use 3, "scary as fuck".
It's not scary due to zombies jumping in front of your face, it's pure psychological terror. Kinda like in F.E.A.R., but raised to the millionth power and after fooling around with steroids. The sounds and noises, the visual effects, the loss of control, everything in this game makes you want to cover your face with your hands and start screaming in real life. It's disorienting, you don't have a definite sense of where you are, or where you should go. The atmosphere is fantastic and completely drags you in, I don't have any idea how the developer managed to make something like this.
In the end, I lasted a little over an hour, but then I was suddenly killed. That was the perfect excuse to close the game, as it was actually starting to make me feel bad. I'd like to come back to it one day... during daytime, with all lights on, no headphones and several friends around me.
It's not scary due to zombies jumping in front of your face, it's pure psychological terror. Kinda like in F.E.A.R., but raised to the millionth power and after fooling around with steroids. The sounds and noises, the visual effects, the loss of control, everything in this game makes you want to cover your face with your hands and start screaming in real life. It's disorienting, you don't have a definite sense of where you are, or where you should go. The atmosphere is fantastic and completely drags you in, I don't have any idea how the developer managed to make something like this.
In the end, I lasted a little over an hour, but then I was suddenly killed. That was the perfect excuse to close the game, as it was actually starting to make me feel bad. I'd like to come back to it one day... during daytime, with all lights on, no headphones and several friends around me.
PepsimanVsJoe
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I am freaking addicted to taking screenshots.
(Warning, possible and definite spoilers for various games)
(Warning, possible and definite spoilers for various games)
For some (possibly less scary) games, one tactic is to immediately let whatever is trying to kill you, kill you. In some games you might then realize oh, it's just kind of a cheesy monster dog thing, and I get a game over screen, that's not so bad. After doing that a few times, the psychological threat of a scary monster dog in the dark shouldn't be as bad.
However this might not work on Amnesia because the developers are probably evil.
You know, I once thought about running into the dark, stand there and let the enemies or whatever they are kill me. But I didn't dare to do it, as the game becomes rather terrorific when your sanity meter is low. I don't think the problem is much about the enemies, it's more about your own head, and your character's. I hate horror movies because they are always so predictable, boring and stupid, but this game is what a GOOD horror film should be like, in an interactive form. And it made me realise I'm such a coward!For some (possibly less scary) games, one tactic is to immediately let whatever is trying to kill you, kill you. In some games you might then realize oh, it's just kind of a cheesy monster dog thing, and I get a game over screen, that's not so bad. After doing that a few times, the psychological threat of a scary monster dog in the dark shouldn't be as bad.
However this might not work on Amnesia because the developers are probably evil.
jaundicejuice
Member
Might be an issue with my gpu. I just tried to play Natural Selection 2, was getting single digit fps when it was fine earlier today. And then I tried to play Dishonored, which I've been playing without issue, and it was also super framey as well. I shutdown my computer, opened the tower and gave it a few blasts of canned air (been meaning to do that for a while). The reboot sorted out my framerate issues with Dishonored, pity I uninstalled Fallout 3. Jumped to a conclusion there.
Still if this issue creeps up again, it's likely my gpu is dying and needs to be replaced. Wonder if it's the fan, the card was super hot when I cleaned out the tower.
MagicWithEarvin
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Indie Gala X:
http://www.indiegala.com/
Beat the average of $6.71 to get these games:
Steam:
Lead and Gold
Europa Universalis: Rome - Gold Edition
Knights of Honor
Elven Legacy
Hearts of Iron II Complete
Majesty 2
East India Company
Desura:
Omegalodon
Praetorians
Also, I seriously have to stop buying games, but damn - should I bite on the Alan Wake CE + DLC for $10?! Or will it maybe get cheaper than that?
http://www.indiegala.com/
Beat the average of $6.71 to get these games:
Steam:
Lead and Gold
Europa Universalis: Rome - Gold Edition
Knights of Honor
Elven Legacy
Hearts of Iron II Complete
Majesty 2
East India Company
Desura:
Omegalodon
Praetorians
Also, I seriously have to stop buying games, but damn - should I bite on the Alan Wake CE + DLC for $10?! Or will it maybe get cheaper than that?
SteveWinwood
Member
Lead and gold key:
Hearts of Iron 2 key:
Quote to see.
Hearts of Iron 2 key:
Quote to see.
Took HoI, thanks!
SteveWinwood
Member
No, thank YOU for saying that you took it!
MagicWithEarvin
Member
I'm gonna drop these keys later when I wake up:
Majesty 2
East India Company
Europa Universalis: Rome - Gold Edition
Knights of Honor
Hearts Of Iron II
Elven Legacy
The Kings' Crusade
Majesty 2
East India Company
Europa Universalis: Rome - Gold Edition
Knights of Honor
Hearts Of Iron II
Elven Legacy
The Kings' Crusade
jaundicejuice
Member
I'm curious if anyone is even playing Lead & Gold. Fun game but didn't have a sizable or active community last time I played it. It got a bump during a sale and then promptly died.
cicero
Member
Praetorians doesn't redeem on Desura, you just get a DRM free version.
So... I'm like halfway through 007 Legends and thought it was time to post my opinion on Metacritic. Sorry for spelling mistakes, but English isn't my native language.
This game maybe deserves more than a score of 0/10. But if you destroy the Bond franchise, you get nothing from me.
Also, I know a lot of people like Goldeneye Reloaded, but it's just not my cup of tea.
Sorry if you disagree with me, but this is just my opinion.
Bond killing Bond (not my pic): http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=106202178
EDIT: direct linking doesn't work for the screenshot, here's the thread: http://steamcommunity.com/app/211670/discussions/0/864950398844652971/
This game maybe deserves more than a score of 0/10. But if you destroy the Bond franchise, you get nothing from me.
Also, I know a lot of people like Goldeneye Reloaded, but it's just not my cup of tea.
Sorry if you disagree with me, but this is just my opinion.
Bond killing Bond (not my pic): http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=106202178
EDIT: direct linking doesn't work for the screenshot, here's the thread: http://steamcommunity.com/app/211670/discussions/0/864950398844652971/
For some (possibly less scary) games, one tactic is to immediately let whatever is trying to kill you, kill you. In some games you might then realize oh, it's just kind of a cheesy monster dog thing, and I get a game over screen, that's not so bad. After doing that a few times, the psychological threat of a scary monster dog in the dark shouldn't be as bad.
However this might not work on Amnesia because the developers are probably evil.
Why would you ruin your own experience like that!
Mavromatis
Member
Every sale it goes up ~10 players and goes down right after that. I have never seen a second server on that game with players.
Cosmic Schwung
Member
I might be a bit late here, but if you're in Europe you would probably be better off getting it from thegamecollection. With postage it should come to about 9, and it's also the anarchy edition
Leon Belmont
Member
nvm
jaundicejuice
Member
So now Fallout 3 is running at a rock solid 60 fps in 1920x1200 with everything bumped up to high. Don't know if I should be happy that the game is running flawless now or disconcerted about that weird performance hit I had with a number of games.
That's a shame but not too surprising.
That's a shame but not too surprising.
Do you have the Beta client?
Because the same thing is happening to me, and realized that it was the beta client's daily updates are the cause.
Same issue here, hopefully it'll get sorted soon, want to keep using the beta client.
Stallion Free
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So I decided to see what people were saying on the Steam forum for 007 Legends, a game I was sort of interested in since I loved Goldeneye. This is what I found:
But dammit, I wanted a good port.
- No controller support in any form.
- Resolution locked to 720p and upscaled to whatever resolution the user chooses.
- No graphical settings.
- Mouse feels like ass.
- No way to fix FOV which is ridiculously low.
But dammit, I wanted a good port.
jakershaker
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Sigh, sometimes I wish reading the forums for a game would be mandatory before being able to push the buy button
Tower Wars looked so great and was described as having both SP and MP content. SP however is pretty much nonexistant (not even skirmish) and MP is allegedly broken and empty. Issues that I read on the forums after playing it for a while and being confused.
At least it was cheap -_-
Tower Wars looked so great and was described as having both SP and MP content. SP however is pretty much nonexistant (not even skirmish) and MP is allegedly broken and empty. Issues that I read on the forums after playing it for a while and being confused.
At least it was cheap -_-
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
Sigh, sometimes I wish reading the forums for a game would be mandatory before being able to push the buy button
Well I'm glad those people took the bullet for me haha.
CS Go has some issues, but overall I'd say it's a lot better than CS:S. Classic Competitive matchmaking is also great.
Thank you so much! My friends and me will have a lot of fun with it in during the coming weekends with lots of beer and pizza!
When I get paid in the middle of november, I'll get you something in return!
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