corrosivefrost
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One does not simply walk into Mordor.
Even though it's all free credit, so to speak, I still just can't dump it unless somethings on sale. -_-;
It may never b e...
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STEAM | June 2014 - Enhanced Electronics Edition
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One does not simply walk into Mordor.
Even though it's all free credit, so to speak, I still just can't dump it unless somethings on sale. -_-;
It may never b e...
Garcia
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Congrats! The game seems to be really good.
spindoctor
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In that case, I would say your use of the word ungrateful is ill advised. They're not doing us a favor by porting a game that we should be grateful for. There's nothing wrong in expecting features/options that are standard to the platform. And I don't believe lack of funds or knowledge or any of the excuses you mentioned make it okay for developers to do substandard work. If it's worth doing, then it's worth doing right. And while porting to PC might be more than just pressing a button, it's not like it's an uncharted frontier that no one has ever attempted before. Studios get it right all the time. Those who don't will get called out for it.
Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
We live in a DD world where returns often aren't possible. Yeah, someone should do research first, but who would ever really expect something like this? And yet, surprisingly, that kind of shit is only becoming more common, that older games are more likely to properly support PC abilities. It doesn't surprise me that some people, with the only given alternative being all the limitations of consoles where they have zero outs and just have to suck up and eat what they are given, are getting very serious in their words about it.
It is also important to note that on some level it is grandstanding with half-noble purposes. If people are pissed and making a stink about it, that communicates to others that there is a problem, and that affects the brand power that leads people into these shitty ports that are almost bait-n-switch deals, or in some cases truly so where the developer lies about what they will fix/include. There have been times where I looked for faults in a port and saw no complaints after a considerable amount of looking, but then because I checked one more time before buying, I saw someone bitching about something that is fucked up. I'm glad for those people who don't just quietly bear with frustrations and a product that they consider to be worth less than what they paid for.
Could it be done in a more ideal fashion? I suppose yes, if everyone knew of and participated in PCGamingWiki to tell us how any game is fucked up and potential means of fixing it for the developer, or getting past intentional blockades implemented by developers, that could be a great and civil means of handling issues, but it is rather unrealistic. There are still people out there who buy stuff on Amazon and are pulled into learning what Steam is, so I'm fine with people just coming from where they are coming and expressing their malcontent however they wish. Companies need to be able to see what the effects of their decisions are. However "reasonable" or not they are, if people experience strong negative feelings, and your product is about creating a good time, you've gone and fucked up and you should be realistic about that.
I don't have much money left over this month, but after winning such a big game, I wanted to give back something kinda interesting, or at least somewhat interesting for the people of this thread.
Hopefully I picked the right game, as I remember reading you guys love dinosaurs and survival games:
Hopefully I picked the right game, as I remember reading you guys love dinosaurs and survival games:
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Amazing giveaway! I'm not a megagiver, but still awesome.
ItsGeeMcGee
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Always nice to see all of the generosity in this thread. It's pretty refreshing after all of the cynicism and bitterness in the rest of gaming side.
Good luck to whomever wins!
Steam gaf is like a warm place of generosity, scorsese roman pics and unreadable Authority posts.
HalfwayOrb
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Holy shit, I keep seeing 30, 60, 30 vs 60 FPS, etc posts/threads everywhere on NeoGAF. Probably time to upgrade my monitor to 120-144hz.
I might be missing something by jumping into this conversation at this juncture, but are we talking about Dead Rising 3 specifically? I don't imagine Capcom Japan had a lot to do with that game since Capcom Vancouver (Blue Castle Games) developed it.
Unless for some reason it's being ported to PC at a Japanese Capcom studio, which doesn't sound sensible at all.
Garcia
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And lots of Saoirses, lol. But yeah, I like it here.
Atraveller
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Who doesn't?
Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
Yes you should. You'll be happy to see all those skills from your younger years on CRT never actually left, they were just being shat on by poor display technology. You'll also feel great joy in the delicious sexy smooth snappy response and clarity and fluidity of visuals.
...then you'll run into a game that framelocks at a low setting and cry bitter tears, that is if the strobing doesn't send you into a seizure.
There is a big difference between going into a thread dedicated to a game that is on consoles and shitting it up with port begging, and discussing the general desire for more quality PC ports in a thread dedicated to PC gaming.
jaundicejuice
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Fixed that.
Divinity Original Sin is almost July, and can keep you busy the whole month.
Well yeah I already own it. I meant if we're gonna have a "port begging" thread title it might as well be when some title on the other platforms is being released. Like when Grim Fandango relaunches given they are being pretty quiet about non-Sony versions so far.
maneil99
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Baron von Loathsome
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Wait for it to go on sale, but my avatar makes my opinion about the game clear.
CheesecakeRecipe
Stormy Grey
On one hand I am super glad to see 60FPS starting to become a front-and-center issue instead of just pushed aside.
On the other hand it makes me really worried that so many people claim they can't see or feel a difference. I gamed almost exclusively on consoles between 1997-2005 and never had a very powerful rig before or after that and I could still tell you the difference in a heartbeat.
On the other hand it makes me really worried that so many people claim they can't see or feel a difference. I gamed almost exclusively on consoles between 1997-2005 and never had a very powerful rig before or after that and I could still tell you the difference in a heartbeat.
Nabs
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The sale is so close. Just hold off a few more days.
Everyone is built differently and there are too many factors at play (viewing distance, game type, peripherals, etc) so I can see how some might have problems.
I have never really been able to tell the difference using these gif comparisons, but I play around with forcing v-sync at 60 and 30Hz and it makes a substantial difference in how the game plays. When you are actually controlling the character, you can feel a substantial difference between the two.
GTA San Andreas' in-game v-sync is set to a little under 30 FPS. I turn that off and force 60Hz through Nvidia Inspector and it's like a completely different game entirely.
Really?
I can't remember how i got into possesion of it though, maybe through my sister.
This... This is what nightmares are made of.This needs a remake
Sure...
You had fun with it?
Does AMD have got a similar Inspector?
MarcoZombieCannon
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No worries. I gave you fire, so you should be out of the caveman phase soon
This needs a remake
KILL THIS THING WITH FIRE
nice avatar btw. Splatoon def looks like one of the most original and fun games to come out from this E3.
So, this sure has been asked a million times already, but as someone who is about to start Dark Souls, anything I should know going in? Any tips?
to not break my controller against a wall in a fit of rage
toddhunter
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That is right. In this thread you also have to complain that an eventual PC port is region locked and you can't buy it for $3.
corrosivefrost
Member
Not to mention the general "dire" port that we get after all the begging... -_-
LurkerPrime
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Prepare to d
ownload the game again and start over when the Steamworks patch finally rolls around and wipes your save.
Edit: I suppose real advice would also be handy.
Look up as little as you can, a big part of the game is exploration and discovery. The one tip I will give is to find a weapon that you can use competently/have fun using - it will make the game much less frustrating. But, also, frustration is a part of the game, so you had best get used to feeling it.
Patience is a virtue. Don't rush into combat and overall take things slowly while you learn the areas. Read enemies before attacking and you should be alright.
sam commander shepard fisher confronts his biggest foe yet
how do you sneak past a blank texture
America is doomed
There's a huge difference between side by side comparison and in-game comfort. Can I see or feel the difference? Of course. Can I see and feel the difference mid-game when 60 fps drops to 40 because of some weird particle effect? Most definitely. And that is much more disruptive to my play flow and enjoyment than a steady 30 fps is.
sam commander shepard fisher confronts his biggest foe yet
how do you sneak past a blank texture
With the indomitable power of love brah
corrosivefrost
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Everyone can tell, whether they think they can or not. Even if you don't think you can see it, you can definitely feel it (and if you can't, maybe you're a zombie?
)Seriously, I've played RE4 a lot and when I played the first section to get some playfire credit a few weeks ago, I couldn't figure out why it felt different... slightly off and not quite right. And it's because it was essentially more fluid and moving at double speed in terms of animation... it took a bit of playing, but once I adjusted... give me silky, give me smooth.
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