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[lordfuzzybutt]

After work tmr the game will be unlocked, but then I still have homework. Ah fuck this.

 

[Woo-Fu]

More excited for this than I have been for a game in a long time and I've already played through it 2-3 times on other platforms.

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

hot damn, everything in that sounds great. what other games used the canvas engine? seems pretty impressive to spit out a game that looks that good and isn't overly taxing at the same time

Only the VC games right now. It's funny that, when you remove the cross-hatching and other visual effects, this engine's reusable in cases where that would tax the platform, which helps the PSP games.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Dunno if I'll end up getting this right away, but I'll double dip at some point.

Really interested in seeing what the mod community ends up doing!

what other games used the canvas engine? seems pretty impressive to spit out a game that looks that good and isn't overly taxing at the same time

Just the VC ones, which is a shame since it would be a good choice for both a Skies of Arcadia sequel as well as a new Sakura Taisen.

 

[Durante]

Actually seeing as you've had a decent dig through this how do all the filtering layers stack? There's several going on at once and the way the sketched shadows work always amazed me. I guess that might be something you kight write about at length at a later time.

Yeah, that's exactly what I meant when I said I'd like to write a more technical post on my blog about how it renders. It's fascinating.

One thing is certain though: you do not want to see the raw images the game spits out in the initial rendering pass before the non-photorealistic magic happens.

 

[Nekofrog]

excitement only mildly diminished at the no mouse control in menus

still paid full asking price on steam. i don't want to cheap out on this game because i've been waiting for a PC port since it came out

 

[FLD]

Pre-loaded and ready to go but I have classes all day tomorrow and won't be able to play until I get home in the evening. Gonna be a long day...

 

[BoosterDuck]

excitement only mildly diminished at the no mouse control in menus

I'm definitely going to badger Sega about this.

 

[Grease Bits]

Probably the best information I could hope for as someone whose machine is pretty weak.

Emboldened by these results, I even tested the game on a convertible tablet/laptop combination, powered by a last-generation low-voltage Core i5-3317U with a nominal frequency of 1.7 GHz and Intel’s HD4000 integrated graphics. Certainly not a gaming machine by a long shot! At 720p, the game ran at around 44 FPS on this system and was absolutely playable.

My gt 630 should do just fine.
Fantastic.

 

[Menome]

I'm pretty rubbish at strategy-RPGs, but have this preordered on Steam anyway. I presume there's an 'Easy' difficulty for those of wanting to focus more on the story?

 

[ryushe]

It Begins.

Perfect.

This was my PS3's game of forever and I CANNOT wait to reenlist.

 

[LurkerPrime]

I hope this is the Fire Emblem-alike I've been wishing for on PC.

Now to wait for the Digital Oceans to part so that I may begin...

Has there been any word on the soundtrack - is it included, absent, or extra?
(Which reminds me, some lucky Humble Bundle consumers already have the "Best of Valkyria Chronicles" soundtrack.)

 

[Falk]

you do not want

Reverse psychology.

It's working.

 

[MickeyKnox]

Lame that's it's not getting a midnight unlock but oh well.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

One thing is certain though: you do not want to see the raw images the game spits out in the initial rendering pass before the non-photorealistic magic happens.

I have an idea what that could look like...does everything look super flat?

 

[LabouredSubterfuge]

Where can I find out in more detail what the DLC consists of?

I only played the base game before.

 

[KnightHart]

It unlocks tonight. Fuck everything. GIVE IT TO ME. NOOOOW

I'm this excited to play a game I've finished multiple times over the course of 6 years.

 

[Durante]

lol, Great article Durante.

I literally went back to the save menu not just once but twice and made a separate save to make sure it's really working. It's just that it's so much faster than it used to be on PS3, while the interface looks so similar. Serious dissonance there for everyone who played that version.

 

[Korten]

It unlocks tonight. Fuck everything. GIVE IT TO ME. NOOOOW

I'm this excited to play a game I've finished multiple times over the course of 6 years.

Nope. It unlocks tomorrow afternoon or just before the afternoon if you're on the pacific.

 

[CertifiedFP]

One thing is certain though: you do not want to see the raw images the game spits out in the initial rendering pass before the non-photorealistic magic happens.

Oooh boy. I've seen pictures of the character models ripped from the game, outside of their native rendering environment and thrown into Gmod and god they were UGLY. Hah, with that in mind I can't help but feel that I want to see just what VC1 looks like without all of the shaders and filters.

 

[LurkerPrime]

Reverse psychology.

It's working.

So true...

Where can I find out in more detail what the DLC consists of?

I only played the base game before.

From the Steam store page:

Additionally this brand new PC digital version comes bundled with all previously released DLC, including:

Hard EX Mode (harder versions of skirmish missions in the main game)
Edy’s Mission “Enter the Edy Detachment” (a side story campaign)
Selveria’s Mission “Behind Her Blue Flame” (a side story campaign)
Challenge of the Edy Detachment (six challenge missions)

 

[Dr Dogg]

Yeah, that's exactly what I meant when I said I'd like to write a more technical post on my blog about how it renders. It's fascinating.

One thing is certain though: you do not want to see the raw images the game spits out in the initial rendering pass before the non-photorealistic magic happens.

Cool, I'll keep an eye out for something in the future. For now (well tomorrow) we all should really be playing Valkyria Chronicles than reading about it.

 

[Auctopus]

Wonderful game. PC players are very lucky.

 

[Alucrid]

Only the VC games right now. It's funny that, when you remove the cross-hatching and other visual effects, this engine's reusable in cases where that would tax the platform, which helps the PSP games.

Dunno if I'll end up getting this right away, but I'll double dip at some point.

Really interested in seeing what the mod community ends up doing!



Just the VC ones, which is a shame since it would be a good choice for both a Skies of Arcadia sequel as well as a new Sakura Taisen.

that's disappointing, but i guess there's always hope. maybe.

 

[Lime]

I'm ready!

 

[Fuu]

Somehow the fact Sakimoto did the OST for this escaped me until this OT. :O

Don't know much about the game but always had an interest. Finishing the preload, hopefully I'll have time to dip my feet in tomorrow night.

 

[oneida]

reporting for duty

 

[Linkark07]

Cant wait until tomorrow. Cant wait.

Freesia, lets defeat those imperials again.

 

[Orthogonal]

Still can't believe that this port happened. Someone pinch me.

 

[Ultimadrago]

Subbed hard.

 

[KnightHart]

Nope. It unlocks tomorrow afternoon or just before the afternoon if you're on the pacific.

SEGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA YOU'VE BROKEN ME ONCE MORE. STOP RUINING EVERYTHING

 

[Azar]

Thanks for working with us again, Durante!

 

[Alric]

Still can't wrap my mind around them actually bringing this to PC. Wonder if it does well we'll get some other console games that could use a little 60fps max resolution love.

 

[Korten]

SEGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA YOU'VE BROKEN ME ONCE MORE. STOP RUINING EVERYTHING

Pray, pray or something- that somehow Sega decides to be merciful and push the time of release forward. Everyone wins.

 

[CertifiedFP]

Hmm, I suppose I ought to post this image I found about the PC port a few days back now.

 

[Aveyn Knight]

I'm so in.

Spoiler

During the Steam sale.

Am I a bad person? I've got too many games and bought the original plus VC2.

 

[LurkerPrime]

I'm so in.

Spoiler

During the Steam sale.

Am I a bad person? I've got too many games and bought the original plus VC2.

GMG is selling it for about $14. You have no excuses.

 

[ClutchAnderson]

Oh sweet I'll finally get to try Valkyria Chronicles

 

[InfiniteNine]

I'm so in.

Spoiler

During the Steam sale.

Am I a bad person? I've got too many games and bought the original plus VC2.

You're a horrible person now get out of here!

 

[Uzzy]

Absolutely delighted that this is coming to PC, and seems to be a damn good port. I hope that heralds well for future Sega ports to PC.

 

[Corto]

Let's do this! For Gallia!

 

[Nyoro SF]

I'm so in.

Spoiler

During the Steam sale.

Am I a bad person? I've got too many games and bought the original plus VC2.

I'm sorry to say I have no interest in your financial plan. Tell your mother and she would be happy to learn that you're saving money.

Still can't wrap my mind around them actually bringing this to PC. Wonder if it does well we'll get some other console games that could use a little 60fps max resolution love.

That's the plan!

 

[Fireblend]

I'm so in.

Spoiler

During the Steam sale.

Am I a bad person? I've got too many games and bought the original plus VC2.

GAFfers are selling it for as low as $11 in the BST thread over at the community forum. Buy it there!

 

[Acti]

I'm so hyped fir this one only shit!

 

[Durante]

Note that the reason I was able to write that article (and take all those screenshots in time for this thread!) is because this guy here forwarded me to the right people during his vacation:

Thanks for working with us again, Durante!

Hmm, I suppose I ought to post this image I found about the PC port a few days back now.

Lol.

 

[Grief.exe]

Excellent screenshots in the OP! The IQ is flawless.

 

[AkuMifune]

Can't wait. Still holding out hope it will unlock tonight no matter what you fools say!

 

[SephiZack]

I'm in UK. Will I be able to play it in an hour at midnight? Or do I have to wait for USA to reach the 11th?

 

[Dinda]

Note that the reason I was able to write that article (and take all those screenshots in time for this thread!) is because this guy here forwarded me to the right people during his vacation:

Thanks Azar!

 

[Dr Dogg]

Thanks for working with us again, Durante!

Well it seems like a perfect partnership if you ask me so thanks to all involed, again! Long may it continue.