krypt0nian
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Sjoerd said:
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion |OT|
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What are you babbling about?
Playing on 360...
First of all, the game is indeed amazing. When I first stepped out from the sewers, the view before me combined with the music made for one memorable moment. Wow.
That brings me to my one major complaint; the handling of the music. With a soundtrack this good, it shocks me that they handled it in such a crummy fashion. Did nobody care? I'm sure Jeremy isn't too pleased. As those playing have heard, basically, the second an enemy appears on screen, the game immediately cuts to a battle tune and, after they are defeated, switches back to the regular tune. The transition (or lack of) is incredibly jarring. That isn't the main issue, however. After the battle is complete, the game switches to a different song. Nothing is worse than exploring to a powerful piece of music, only to be interrupted by a battle, causing this issue to occur. It may sound crazy, but in a game where I feel atmosphere is extremely important, this is quite an oversight and will bother me throughout the game. Perhaps I'll simply overlay the soundtrack via the custom option or something.
Ah well, outside of that, it rocks. Everything feels so much more solid, though still very PC. Coming off of the ultra polished FFXII, you can see that this is a bit rough, but it's still miles ahead of Morrowind and it doesn't take away from the experience. Everything seems well designed and should provide for a great experience. I can't go too much into gameplay yet, as I don't know quite enough, but it seems familiar, but improved.
The visuals are fantastic and seem to be running at one of the higher levels of detail on 360. For the most part, the game also maintains 30 fps. There are dips when lots of lights and models are on screen, but walking around the world is very smooth. It runs so much better than MW on XBOX and also loads very quickly. The image quality is also outstanding, as the game does not appear jaggy in the least and everything has a super clean look to it.
Well, back to it.
First of all, the game is indeed amazing. When I first stepped out from the sewers, the view before me combined with the music made for one memorable moment. Wow.
That brings me to my one major complaint; the handling of the music. With a soundtrack this good, it shocks me that they handled it in such a crummy fashion. Did nobody care? I'm sure Jeremy isn't too pleased. As those playing have heard, basically, the second an enemy appears on screen, the game immediately cuts to a battle tune and, after they are defeated, switches back to the regular tune. The transition (or lack of) is incredibly jarring. That isn't the main issue, however. After the battle is complete, the game switches to a different song. Nothing is worse than exploring to a powerful piece of music, only to be interrupted by a battle, causing this issue to occur. It may sound crazy, but in a game where I feel atmosphere is extremely important, this is quite an oversight and will bother me throughout the game. Perhaps I'll simply overlay the soundtrack via the custom option or something.
Ah well, outside of that, it rocks. Everything feels so much more solid, though still very PC. Coming off of the ultra polished FFXII, you can see that this is a bit rough, but it's still miles ahead of Morrowind and it doesn't take away from the experience. Everything seems well designed and should provide for a great experience. I can't go too much into gameplay yet, as I don't know quite enough, but it seems familiar, but improved.
The visuals are fantastic and seem to be running at one of the higher levels of detail on 360. For the most part, the game also maintains 30 fps. There are dips when lots of lights and models are on screen, but walking around the world is very smooth. It runs so much better than MW on XBOX and also loads very quickly. The image quality is also outstanding, as the game does not appear jaggy in the least and everything has a super clean look to it.
Well, back to it.
Willy Wanka
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Mike G.E.D. said:
Yeah it's on now, 755Kbps stream too so I'm watching it full screen
Not a great shot (camera battery was almost dead, so I took this before digging out the charger without a particularly steady aim), but I thought the area was quite breathtaking. I'm sure this is only one of many beautiful vistas. THIS was the kind of awe missing from Morrowind. Absolutely beautiful, especially in motion with all the trees blowing around.
Yeah, you gotta see it in person. Absolutely stunning. The movement of the trees, the water, the sound around you, and the dash of colors which the shot doesn't fully capture. Unreal.GreekWolf said:
Wandering around at night right now and the atmosphere is excellent. The sky is absolutely beautiful.
ZombieSupaStar
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man that tutorial gets you pumped for the game
the create a hero is akin to a wrestling game (with all the damn sliders for looks)
the dungeon you start in is a nice tutorial mode without totally seeming like a tutorial, the detail is just awesome physics on everything (see a rat full of my arrows barrel roll down slopes ragdoll style is sweet). Just finally got out of the first area into the wilderness and its stunning I can see where kobunheat was talking about the green areas the game uses some texture "lod" in the distance (and as textures get closer they get more and more detailed) but its just a small quibble as the game thus far LOOKS and PLAYS awesome, 2 things I thought morrowind seemed devoid of *at least starting out a game*.
and of course everything just seems "deep", i liked the fact not everything on an enemy is lootable, meaning if a guard dies you cant just steal all his nice weapons, they seem to have a "loot items" that may not totally reflect everything they are wearing.
awesome game so far, stevemeister and VARK good job!
the create a hero is akin to a wrestling game (with all the damn sliders for looks)
the dungeon you start in is a nice tutorial mode without totally seeming like a tutorial, the detail is just awesome physics on everything (see a rat full of my arrows barrel roll down slopes ragdoll style is sweet). Just finally got out of the first area into the wilderness and its stunning I can see where kobunheat was talking about the green areas the game uses some texture "lod" in the distance (and as textures get closer they get more and more detailed) but its just a small quibble as the game thus far LOOKS and PLAYS awesome, 2 things I thought morrowind seemed devoid of *at least starting out a game*.
and of course everything just seems "deep", i liked the fact not everything on an enemy is lootable, meaning if a guard dies you cant just steal all his nice weapons, they seem to have a "loot items" that may not totally reflect everything they are wearing.
awesome game so far, stevemeister and VARK good job!
Exactly the reason why I avoided this thread for the most part.Sysgen said:Why do you want more pics. If you're gouing to post pics post links and not the pic. I want to discover it for myself
The pics aren't too bad, but all the discussion about what you can do (or experience) not to mention those watching the Gamespot feed (wtf people why bother playing it then?) are just spoiling half the fun for themselves.
This is interesting...
The 360 version really does appear to be running at a very high (if not the highest) level of detail...yet it runs quite smooth most of the time. Outdoor exploration is, as I said, a fairly smooth 30 fps with occasional drops (but nothing major). I also noticed that load times only seem to apply to entry. Enter a house and you get a quick load...but leave the house, and there is no loading (even when you cross multiple load screens, such as in a dungeon).
Teknopathetic
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"This is interesting...
The 360 version really does appear to be running at a very high (if not the highest) level of detail...yet it runs quite smooth most of the time. Outdoor exploration is, as I said, a fairly smooth 30 fps with occasional drops (but nothing major). I also noticed that load times only seem to apply to entry. Enter a house and you get a quick load...but leave the house, and there is no loading (even when you cross multiple load screens, such as in a dungeon)."
Keep in mind that he's playing on an Athlon XP 2600+ and a 6800GT.
I'd say given his machine that's pretty nice performance.
The 360 version really does appear to be running at a very high (if not the highest) level of detail...yet it runs quite smooth most of the time. Outdoor exploration is, as I said, a fairly smooth 30 fps with occasional drops (but nothing major). I also noticed that load times only seem to apply to entry. Enter a house and you get a quick load...but leave the house, and there is no loading (even when you cross multiple load screens, such as in a dungeon)."
Keep in mind that he's playing on an Athlon XP 2600+ and a 6800GT.
I'd say given his machine that's pretty nice performance.
I know it's dumb to ask now since the game will be mine tomorrow, but anyone got a rig similar to mine who has the game? Dual 7800GTX SLI (eVGA OCs to be exact), Athlon 64 4000+, 2gig RAM.
Half Life 2: Lost Coast clocked in at 64fps on my box, so i'm fairly confident I can run Oblivion maxed out, just wanted to see if anyone else has tried.
Half Life 2: Lost Coast clocked in at 64fps on my box, so i'm fairly confident I can run Oblivion maxed out, just wanted to see if anyone else has tried.
Xdrive05
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cicero said:
Athlon XP @ 2500 MHz
1gig dual channel ram
6800GT @ 420x1150
I only average about 20fps outdoors with the settings cranked all the way up, and it sometimes drops to like 13 or so. Especially with many characters onscreen at once. I hope those new Nvidia drivers (out tomorrow, I think) work some real magic or else I'm going to have to scale back a bit to be comfortable. It's still very playable, btw.
Pedigree Chum
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You can play through this game in the 3rd person right?
Pedigree Chum
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Speevy said:
I would, I like playing games like this in 3rd person.
Pedigree Chum said:
In Morrowind's case, horrible animation + being unable to carefully direct yourself (to say, look at and pick up a certain object on a packed shelf) = no thanks.
I doubt that's changed.
Plus, this is one of those times where first person just makes it tons more immersive.
As was said, though, just wait and see. :lol
alright, playing the 360 version, and i've got some odd loading issues.
sometimes when i go to inspect a chest, it sits there for a good 15 seconds before it lets me see the inside of a chest. or if someone is about to talk to be it'll act like it locks up, for about 15 seconds.
normal loading, or is my 360 screwed. :lol
i died in the tutorial because of it. stupid king trying to talk to me while i'm trying not to die
sometimes when i go to inspect a chest, it sits there for a good 15 seconds before it lets me see the inside of a chest. or if someone is about to talk to be it'll act like it locks up, for about 15 seconds.
normal loading, or is my 360 screwed. :lol
i died in the tutorial because of it. stupid king trying to talk to me while i'm trying not to die
cicero
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If you could, it would be great to have you comment on how it runs once you try it.Pellham said:I know it's dumb to ask now since the game will be mine tomorrow, but anyone got a rig similar to mine who has the game? Dual 7800GTX SLI (eVGA OCs to be exact), Athlon 64 4000+, 2gig RAM.
Half Life 2: Lost Coast clocked in at 64fps on my box, so i'm fairly confident I can run Oblivion maxed out, just wanted to see if anyone else has tried.
DopeyFish said:i got mine from EB in toronto
Hm... I have $100 @ futureshop. I really want to pick it up before I leave on thursday morning for my ski trip. But futureshop says thursday, which i find a bit far-fetched considering the fact that it's being sold pretty much everywhere else.
Super quick impressions.
Took me about an hour to make my character. Yes, an hour.
Game seems sweet so far with the little dungeon crawling I've done. Graphics are cool. There is slight stutter from time to time when the game is loading - but it's not a show stopper.
Kudos to the sound design, sounds seem way better than they were in the last title.
Took me about an hour to make my character. Yes, an hour.
Game seems sweet so far with the little dungeon crawling I've done. Graphics are cool. There is slight stutter from time to time when the game is loading - but it's not a show stopper.
Kudos to the sound design, sounds seem way better than they were in the last title.
ZombieSupaStar
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Pellham said:I know it's dumb to ask now since the game will be mine tomorrow, but anyone got a rig similar to mine who has the game? Dual 7800GTX SLI (eVGA OCs to be exact), Athlon 64 4000+, 2gig RAM.
Half Life 2: Lost Coast clocked in at 64fps on my box, so i'm fairly confident I can run Oblivion maxed out, just wanted to see if anyone else has tried.
low, 640 480, no shadows, and -nosound in commandline
AgentOtaku
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watching the marathon now
Helznicht said:
Don't bother, thats not how it works.
There is space dedicated to games and other space dedicated to users.
What you should do is see how other games perform, and then if you still have problems - call 18004MYXBOX
The disc may be defective. Have it replaced if only it displays this sort of behavior, while other games run fine. Tell them where you bought it that it doesn't play on your box. It's a bum disc. Try the new disc - and if the problem persist. Call MS
18004MYXBOX
TemplaerDude
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ZombieSupaStar said:
Wait wait wait, what does that mean?
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