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Two Worlds II |OT| QA Tested, Jerry Approved
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WorriedCitizen
Member
chespace said:
Some of the Groms on the first Island (the ones with dark grey skin and sabers) are tough enemies. I went back there last night at level 17 with a very decent weapon and they were still rather hard end of the spectrum that i've encountered.
You can kill some of them early in the game with a bow from a safe spot but it's very tedious and their loot is also many levels above what you can use at this point.
I found two high level crystals there in the end (one in the Grom cage and one in the last of their camps) so it's worth to go back there when you're good enough.
This game is not like Oblivion where enemies always level with you. Sometimes you have to retreat and come back later.
Dwight Schrute
Member
May I ask how is the multiplayer ? I saw there were hub areas / or maybe it was coop ?
L0st Id3ntity
Member
Nobody is playing it yet. :lolJonStark said:
The magic system is pretty confusing. I respecced my level 32 character to experiment a bit and despite my Willpower being ridiculously high, it doesn't seem like my spells are doing anywhere near as much damage as they should be doing and the target shouldn't be resisting the damage either. While you can create some neat spells, overall going pure fighter appears much better
About the big island and game length from
Dirk P. Hassinger
TopWare Entertainment GmbH
CEO
Personal feeling: it is impossible not to be disappointed when you thought you would get a much larger game than you actually did. However, I can tell given that I will do all sidequest that the game will be many hours for me.
But of course that will be on a smaller map than first assumed, which is quite disappointing.
This is a lesson to other developers, don't do it like this, the backlash will be fierce :lol
I am NOT going to play MP so that the interior of the island is of no use to me but hopefully the Co-OP will be fun for others.
Dirk P. Hassinger
TopWare Entertainment GmbH
CEO
CEO TopWare said:
CEO TopWare said:
Personal feeling: it is impossible not to be disappointed when you thought you would get a much larger game than you actually did. However, I can tell given that I will do all sidequest that the game will be many hours for me.
But of course that will be on a smaller map than first assumed, which is quite disappointing.
This is a lesson to other developers, don't do it like this, the backlash will be fierce :lol
I am NOT going to play MP so that the interior of the island is of no use to me but hopefully the Co-OP will be fun for others.
Dwight Schrute
Member
Slackbladder
Member
If the US/UK version of the game has received some fine tuning, such as shields that actually block and carrying two handed weapons on your back instead of your waist, I'd seriously consider buying again. It'd be great if some of these things could be modded. But I don't see that happening.
Tweaking time!
Removing or reducing Bloom without turning of HDR:
Engine.BloomMultiplier 0 (1=default, 0=turned off, inbetween value reduce bloom)
Note: this is a fantastic tweak for use in the Savannah area.
Enabling AF by removing POM:
Engine.ParalaxOnTerrain 0 (1=on, 0=off)
Note: you should force 16xAF. Removes POM unfortunately.
Removing motionblur:
Engine.MBlurIntensity 0
Level of detail of distant objects:
Engine.Farplane 1600 (1200=default, 1600=increased detail)
Note: higher than 1600 seems to lead to graphical glitches on far away water.
Detail of "distant land":
Engine.dstfarplane 15000 (6000=default, 15000=improved)
Note: higher than 15000 leads to glitches.
Increased grass distance:
Engine.GrassUserDistance 2 (0=grass turned off, 5=maximum)
Note: a value of 2-3 seems good.
Remove or reduce the blur on foliage, flower, trees etc.:
Engine.edgeaablend 0 (0=removes blur, 1=full blur, inbetween value gives some blur)
Note: removing the blur altogether looks awful to me but reducing it somewhat may look better than full blur.
Changing FOV:
Engine.FOV 50 (50=default, 80=further away, 100= even futher away)
Note 1: you can go beyond 100 but it starts to look screwy.
Note 2: when having a weapon out it defaults back. Putting the weapon away returns you to your chosen FOV.
Note 3: comparison screenshots below.
Removing or reducing Bloom without turning of HDR:
Engine.BloomMultiplier 0 (1=default, 0=turned off, inbetween value reduce bloom)
Note: this is a fantastic tweak for use in the Savannah area.
Enabling AF by removing POM:
Engine.ParalaxOnTerrain 0 (1=on, 0=off)
Note: you should force 16xAF. Removes POM unfortunately.
Removing motionblur:
Engine.MBlurIntensity 0
Level of detail of distant objects:
Engine.Farplane 1600 (1200=default, 1600=increased detail)
Note: higher than 1600 seems to lead to graphical glitches on far away water.
Detail of "distant land":
Engine.dstfarplane 15000 (6000=default, 15000=improved)
Note: higher than 15000 leads to glitches.
Increased grass distance:
Engine.GrassUserDistance 2 (0=grass turned off, 5=maximum)
Note: a value of 2-3 seems good.
Remove or reduce the blur on foliage, flower, trees etc.:
Engine.edgeaablend 0 (0=removes blur, 1=full blur, inbetween value gives some blur)
Note: removing the blur altogether looks awful to me but reducing it somewhat may look better than full blur.
Changing FOV:
Engine.FOV 50 (50=default, 80=further away, 100= even futher away)
Note 1: you can go beyond 100 but it starts to look screwy.
Note 2: when having a weapon out it defaults back. Putting the weapon away returns you to your chosen FOV.
Note 3: comparison screenshots below.
lastplayed
Member
Anyone who complains about the animations obviously hasn't seen a high level dual wielder in action. The way he parries and connects hits looks fucking beautiful when you get it right.
An example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b53tih8iyB4
An example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b53tih8iyB4
piratepwnsninja
Member
So I spent the day yesterday playing Adventure Co-op and had a blast. There are seven co-op "zones". Monsters seem to get harder the more people you have in a game. Going to go try the Village mode now. I had to grind the second zone to get drops and earn money because you need 10,000 currency to even start the village mode.
cartoon_soldier
Member
Any idea for where I can find the Battle Cry skillbook?
Confidence Man
Member
Devs are full of shit. What a joke.
Not to mention they designed what is possibly the worst GUI of all time. It's such a piece of shit it's unbelievable. Every few bodies you loot you have to go and dismantle junk objects one at a time because the examine icon just picks up everything on the body instead of opening up the inventory. What's my overall defensive rating? My cumulative damage? No idea because it doesn't tell you fucking anything.
And the AI is still exploitable just like the first game; i.e. they get to a certain distance from their origin and they won't go any further, so you can sit there at leisure picking them off with a bow.
DO NOT buy this game.
Not to mention they designed what is possibly the worst GUI of all time. It's such a piece of shit it's unbelievable. Every few bodies you loot you have to go and dismantle junk objects one at a time because the examine icon just picks up everything on the body instead of opening up the inventory. What's my overall defensive rating? My cumulative damage? No idea because it doesn't tell you fucking anything.
And the AI is still exploitable just like the first game; i.e. they get to a certain distance from their origin and they won't go any further, so you can sit there at leisure picking them off with a bow.
DO NOT buy this game.
piratepwnsninja
Member
Wow, Village mode is really cool. To be honest they probably could have sold this by itself for $15-$20. It's like a 3D version of the game Hinterland, if anyone is familiar with that.
Bullshit. The GUI is a minor annoyance at best. Info? You seem to want the game to hold your hand.Confidence Man said:
As for the AI, they do not just stand there. You make it sound like all combat is easy and broken by using the bow. That is not true at all.
AND DO BUY THIS GAME.
It is a great and beautiful open-world RPG. It is also a challenge. I recommend playing on Hard, doing all the sidequests and immerse yourself instead of rushing through. 30-50+ hour game.
Strong contender for 2010 RPG GOTY.
Updated my tweak post with this tweak
Remove or reduce the blur on foliage, flower, trees etc.:
Engine.edgeaablend 0 (0=removes blur, 1=full blur, inbetween value gives some blur)
Note: removing the blur altogether looks awful to me but reducing it somewhat may look better than full blur.
Remove or reduce the blur on foliage, flower, trees etc.:
Engine.edgeaablend 0 (0=removes blur, 1=full blur, inbetween value gives some blur)
Note: removing the blur altogether looks awful to me but reducing it somewhat may look better than full blur.
piratepwnsninja
Member
wwm0nkey said:
Yup, setting up a room for Village mode is just like setting up any other MP mode.
Slackbladder
Member
1. Well, you need parts anyway to upgrade weapons/armour and the parts weigh nothing.Confidence Man said:
2. I would like to see that.
3. AI is always exploitable once you've found the knack. I find the AI in TW2 quite bright though. And I find they will chase me even if I use a bow.
If this game comes out in the UK sub £25 on PC people should really get it.
Oh, and I'm sure the lead characters voice actor is the same one from The Witcher.
WorriedCitizen
Member
Confidence Man said:
- get correct crystals so you can carry more and spent somthing on your strenght then you can carry the loot from a whole dungeon
- use your horse to store loot
- only dismantle parts that you need to improve your favourite gear
- place a personal teleport near a merchant
- when your inventory is full teleport to the merchant and sell your loot
- buy crystals at the mage guild from the money and improve your gear
- ???
- PROFIT
The inventory is flawed but i've seen way worse ones. Fallout anyone?
flyinpiranha
Member
Thanks Dennis4k! Those settings were a major help.
This is my @settings.txt file now
Engine.ParalaxOnTerrain 0
Engine.GrassUserDistance 5
Engine.GrassUserMultiplier 1
Engine.FarPlane 1600
Engine.MaxAnisotrophy 16
Engine.dstfarplane 15000
Engine.BloomMultiplier 0
Engine.MBlurIntensity 0
Engine.edgeaaBlend 0
Engine.FOV 80
Heh, Mass Effect 1 comes to mind too, and that ended up being one of my favorite games!
This is my @settings.txt file now
Engine.ParalaxOnTerrain 0
Engine.GrassUserDistance 5
Engine.GrassUserMultiplier 1
Engine.FarPlane 1600
Engine.MaxAnisotrophy 16
Engine.dstfarplane 15000
Engine.BloomMultiplier 0
Engine.MBlurIntensity 0
Engine.edgeaaBlend 0
Engine.FOV 80
WorriedCitizen said:
Heh, Mass Effect 1 comes to mind too, and that ended up being one of my favorite games!
water_wendi
Water is not wet!
im going to buy Two Worlds 2 first over Divinity 2. i wasnt paying attention much to the game first until you started posting about the map thing. After watching videos and streams.. i need this game. Thanks!Confidence Man said:
arts&crafts
Member
How does one dismantle rings? I have like 50 in my inventory and they sell for about 20auras so there is no point to sell. I have metalology or whatever but I cannot seem to dismantle them.
You don't and as far as I can tell they are utterly pointless, which is rather bizarre considering they've item level stats and such. There are some unique quest award rings, but other than that there's no reason to replace your 2 slot rings you likely found a few hours into the game.arts&crafts said:
WorriedCitizen
Member
Danneee said:
After Bayan on your way to Hatmandor there is a building that looks like a church from the outside with pink flags. That's it.
@Blackace: That's off topic but how long does it take on this forum to become full member. i registered over a year ago and i've almost 300 posts. Did i piss someone off?
Kabuki Waq
Member
DennisK4 said:Bloom on and off comparison - Savannah
On
Off
can you post one with AF and default?
fizzelopeguss
Banned
New ashos looks fantastic, and honestly i think the paralax AF is a bug, when you're in caves it works perfectly and it's filtered as well.
fizzelopeguss
Banned
water_wendi said:
Be warned, the game is a sausage fest. And it's more of an action RPG like the gothics, so don't expect ANY fancy dialogue checks like new vegas.