metsallica
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It made it seem like it was 14 GB, but it downloaded in seconds. I can also now confirm that the game works post-patch and in Online Mode through uPlay as well.
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Watch_Dogs PC performance thread [Read post #1215 before posting]
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Wait until the game is out and AMD/Nvidia has released new drivers, and who knows if we'll get a day one patch from Ubisoft. Easy fix if you are worried about the performance is to stop pre-ordering and wait for reports/impressions.
I've read that nvidia keys don't show up in your uplay games section yet.
Anyone who bought the game from a cd key seller will have a physical copy cd key. If the site sent the keys out early then they can redeem and play it on uplay in offline mode or online mode post patch.
What's gonna count as photographic proof of ownership in that case? Photograph the email?
TheVampire
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Go through the PC 2014 screenshots thread as well.
Im going to miss seeing screenshots from Dennis, Unreal, etc...
They just couldn't wait....
Can you adjust the camera when on foot to avoid the camera bobbing? If you can't I might have to pass on this to avoid motion sickness.
Spectrasonic
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Apparently there is no preload whatsoever for PC.
chickdigger802
Banned
yeah but you won't know its your's or someone elses email!
CmdrShepard
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Ah my mistake... But yeah the digital cd key redemption as proof of purchase would be interesting if you got it from one of those dodgy sites.
Hasn't Dennis been playing online though?
Windom Earle
Member
Same here!
metsallica
Member
Actually if he's playing it online, he has a legit copy.
Really? Thats disappointing. Not a fan of camera bobbing,
Origin isn't much of an exception. EA's refund policy (which is only valid for EA's own games, it should be said) isn't a satisfaction guarantee; the T&Cs specifically state that EA reserves the right to deny refund requests if it feels that a user is abusing the policy (in other words, you can't use it to "try before you commit to buy"). I mean, you'd probably get away with doing so a few times by lying out your arse about technical issues, but I'd imagine the account histories of those who have requested a post-release refund are scrutinised so as to best ensure they're not trying to game the system.
Spectrasonic
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But didn't metsallica just post that the game is only playable when "Play Offline" is clicked?
That's what I was getting at.
cripterion
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What is this? So mods now should go through all topics asking for proof of purchase? Why just stop at PC?
Some of you guys...
A baffling decision, but it's UBI we're talking after all.
YEAH BUT NOW HE HAS TO PROVE IT OR HE BURNS!!!!
Let's hope he doesn't spend Memorial Day with family or friends so he can prove his innocence within the allotted amount of time.
Robobandit
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No, he didn't. He was able to patch and play online after it patched.
He can play offline or online if he downloads the patch.
I am saying that the game wouldn't even show up for download until launch day.
metsallica
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I tried that first, then went back, downloaded the patch, and played with uplay in Online mode as well. It works in both modes.
RazorbackDB
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i blame Ubisoft for saying everyone's i5 were not enough, sorry guys.
Spectrasonic
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Ahh, ok. Misread the post.
Thanks. That sucks because I love sandbox games. I'll probably wait for a good sale and hope for the best.
I have no reason to lie. I grabbed the leaked version to test the performance since Ubisoft and PC releases has not been great on that front. And since we're not getting any demos I needed to know how it ran before I gave them my money. I played through the tutorial and then purchased the game. Haven't actually played any further than that because if the real version do perform better with a day 1 patch then I want the benefit of that.
Anyway, here you can see that it was added on the 25th (so yesterday for me since it's 5AM on the 26th for me now as shown in the screenshot). So this was before any of this with proof of purchase happened and not reactionary to it.
Anyway, if I get punished for using the pirated version as a short demo then so be it. Ubisoft still got their money because I was happy with the performance in the "demo".
Anyway, here you can see that it was added on the 25th (so yesterday for me since it's 5AM on the 26th for me now as shown in the screenshot). So this was before any of this with proof of purchase happened and not reactionary to it.
Anyway, if I get punished for using the pirated version as a short demo then so be it. Ubisoft still got their money because I was happy with the performance in the "demo".
makeitawkward
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How is it gaming with 2 770s? I've been considering getting another but I don't really see a need for it yet.
Yeah, the game is less than a day away from unlocking on Steam here in Australia and the app hasn't been updated in days. Yesterday I just downloaded a cracked version so I can use it as a sort of de facto pre-load (instructions here for anybody else interested in doing so).
LiquidMetal14
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Yep, sorry all. It's playing just fine in offline mode:
I see I'm not the only one who rolls with the snipping tool in my quick launch bar
I see I'm not the only one who rolls with the snipping tool in my quick launch bar
Snipping tool is open, so it's going to be on the bar.
Probably isn't there all the time.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Shattered dreams.
Gawd damn it.
I see I'm not the only one who rolls with the snipping tool in my quick launch bar
Screw snipping tool. ScreenSHU is da bomb. CTRL+Shift+S activates the area tool, mark the area you want a screenshot of and then you have a link to the uploaded image in a total of 5 seconds.
Spectrasonic
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I think you quoted the wrong person. I have one 780. (Nor did I ever post what my rig is)
The awful port does indeed.
maneil99
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Textures are already mediocre in clarity from whats been shown.
VisceralBowl
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Who wants double compressed textures?
chickdigger802
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lol seems like people are waiting if Xyber gets banned or not to determine how they will move.
Lame.
Looking back at some screenshots I took of the first chapter (wolfenstein), you may be right.
Need those 6GB cards!
Gareth Bale
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"When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die"
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
May give that a shot.
kitchenmotors
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Here is my receipt for using the Nvidia promo code on the Ubisoft website. I have the game through legitimate means and after seeing everyone in this thread posting photos and performance, I was curious. I'm not going to sugar coat it. I downloaded the game to test out my performance as I wasn't sure how my i5 was going to hold up. If there was a performance demo, I bet we wouldn't even be having this issue here with so many people on GAF. Not that that makes it inexcusable for people downloading and not purchasing it through legitimate means, as I'm sure there are people here that will be doing just that.
Anyway, here is my email I got from uPlay. Like someone else posted, the Nvidia promo codes don't show up until May 27 in the "GAMES" section. Apparently there is a bug you can bypass and play, but I wouldn't know since I redeemed my code on May 21, before any of this nonsense as well.
EDIT: I just noticed Delio's face from Skype is in the screencap. If I go down, he said should be banned too by association.
Anyway, here is my email I got from uPlay. Like someone else posted, the Nvidia promo codes don't show up until May 27 in the "GAMES" section. Apparently there is a bug you can bypass and play, but I wouldn't know since I redeemed my code on May 21, before any of this nonsense as well.
EDIT: I just noticed Delio's face from Skype is in the screencap. If I go down, he said should be banned too by association.
RazorbackDB
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Ok guys, i won't lie, i downloaded the game as a benchmark, but i ended up playing around 2 hours so is as much as piracy, and also i won't buy the game until is dirt cheap so yeah...
Nice meeting you all, steam threads, pokeGaf, off-topic guys, etc. Bye.
Nice meeting you all, steam threads, pokeGaf, off-topic guys, etc. Bye.
prag16
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Well this certainly got interesting.
I had posted a few impressions from a friend last night; I removed the comments since I can't prove he owns the game. :/
I like to think most of the community here is pretty legit and serious about the hobby. As such, I'd venture a guess that most of the offenders probably bought the game, but just got antsy with the wait and installed the leak. Doesn't make it "right" in the strictest sense, but it is what it is.
I had posted a few impressions from a friend last night; I removed the comments since I can't prove he owns the game. :/
I like to think most of the community here is pretty legit and serious about the hobby. As such, I'd venture a guess that most of the offenders probably bought the game, but just got antsy with the wait and installed the leak. Doesn't make it "right" in the strictest sense, but it is what it is.
Can't say I blame them.
We all know that plenty of people here have used the leaked version, I'd rather come clean and get a ban than just wait it out and get a ban for not providing proof that I do own the game.
I'd rather not get banned though. :lol
Objectively Bad Opinion
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RIP in peace matey
Here is my receipt for using the Nvidia promo code on the Ubisoft website. I have the game through legitimate means and after seeing everyone in this thread posting photos and performance, I was curious. I'm not going to sugar coat it. I downloaded the game to test out my performance as I wasn't sure how my i5 was going to hold up. If there was a performance demo, I bet we wouldn't even be having this issue here with so many people on GAF. Not that that makes it inexcusable for people downloading and not purchasing it through legitimate means, as I'm sure there are people here that will be doing just that.
Anyway, here is my email I got from uPlay. Like someone else posted, the Nvidia promo codes don't show up until May 27 in the "GAMES" section. Apparently there is a bug you can bypass and play, but I wouldn't know since I redeemed my code on May 21, before any of this nonsense as well.
That's not very convincing and who is the black guy hes kinda cute.
cripterion
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But apparently the VRAM of the 6GB cards gets filled up too. Honestly with some further patches and Nvidia optimization with drivers the game will run flawless on decent rigs, no need for concern.
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