Yeah, I was over D3 pretty quickly. Can't believe I got that day 1.
Blizzard needs to create a new IP IMO and I can't say the Activision takeover has had positive results.
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Blizzard needs to create a new IP IMO and I can't say the Activision takeover has had positive results.
I agree Philip; the hype over at SC is far more agressive. I cant see how they will deliver....
There is big hype with SC but I think RSI will deliver the game in time or with a small delay
You have very dark thoughts, my friend. Very dark.
I am Serbian. 1500 years of fighting anyone and everyone just so you can have a nation, being always involved in an uphill battle, will do that to a person.
And that's EXACTLY why I want to butter up Imperials for an Eagle, Long Range, so I can use it against them fifteen minutes after the purchase.
I very quicky built my new rig as soon as i found out wife was pregnant with number 2 for precisely that reason!
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I waiting to see how the game performs myself but have earmarked a few quid for some upgrades, rig (mobo/cpu & ram) being 5 years old now.
If there is enough interest I was considering doing some tutorials on building a gaming system for ED. I notice a lot of people on these forums aren't tech savy or confident enough to build a system themselves. Its quite simple once you have a grasp of the basics. If you can use a screw driver and replace a light bulb you can build yourself a PC.
I've noticed a lot of people seem to think they need to spend a heap of money on the most high end rig to be able to play games. Its not the case.
True.
I have built many a rig myself from mid end to high end and have since dabbled in water cooling (though not the extreme custom stuff).
It looks daunting to build a pc, but it really isn't, especially as you don't have to fiddle with jumper settings on motherboard anymore.
Its just a case of deciding budget and ensuring you buy the right processor for your motherboard, correct ram speeds etc... But most websites make even this quite easy to understand and there are i am sure plenty on here who can help.
Most online websites and i really do recommend online over high street, even sell complete systems or partial bundles for motherboard and processor, ram.
Www.overclockers.co.uk
Www.novatech.co.uk
Are two examples i have used in the uk.
Www.mindfactory.de in Germany.
You almost never have to replace everything, so its about understanding what you do have already that works fine and what is critical to an upgrade.
Like cosmos i am happy to help if anyone wants advice.
Your offer of tutorials I think would be welcomed by the community - I used to work for a PC parts company as their Chief Engineer (always tickled me being called "chief"
) and so I can appreciate that it may look daunting at first but once you get past the fear it's very logical. Taking someone from knowing nothing to them building systems quicker than you was a joy to behold.The part I quoted you on though - it all depends upon what your aim is. If you want to play ED with everything switched on so it looks the best it can be, combined with playing it on a large TV at a very high resolution then yes you're going to need a high end rig. If you're willing to compromise (or don't care that much) lower end systems should do fine as the engine (Cobra) is scalable.
One thing I will say is that if you settle for a lower end system then over time as you upgrade your computer the game will get better and better - like a good wine that matures over time so will your gaming experience
Spore burned me bad.. real bad.. but i blame EA
I think Sim City finally killed any feelings I still had for EA. Spore was ok for a day or two and then ....
Being currently laid up - I have purchased some games this week - and I have been burned by some I'd thought I'd like - but do not.
It's like gambling - you win some - you lose some.
Screaming about it can't help you - sometimes it's best to let the Wookie Win
Increase your odds by reading some reviews before buying.
Your offer of tutorials I think would be welcomed by the community - I used to work for a PC parts company as their Chief Engineer (always tickled me being called "chief"
The part I quoted you on though - it all depends upon what your aim is. If you want to play ED with everything switched on so it looks the best it can be, combined with playing it on a large TV at a very high resolution then yes you're going to need a high end rig. If you're willing to compromise (or don't care that much) lower end systems should do fine as the engine (Cobra) is scalable.
One thing I will say is that if you settle for a lower end system then over time as you upgrade your computer the game will get better and better - like a good wine that matures over time so will your gaming experience
There are other factors too, space, loudness, future proofing that are often the overlooked areas when you are new to it all. You buy as shiny as you can and then the wife recoils in horror as some mega tower gets delivered and its supposed to sit in the living room!
As always its about balance... My own rig was rather overkill, but was partly out of just having some fun with it.
Reviews are a good start - but what 1 person Loves - another might hate.
I did target games that the review's made them look good to me - but - in the end some that I bought did not cater for my specific tastes.
I am not complaining about being burnt - I am just saying.
I am Australian - and to quote one of our most Famous / Infamous Bushrangers
( Outlaws ) Such is life..
Though Still looking forward to Elite Dangerous
Reviews are a good start - but what 1 person Loves - another might hate.
I did target games that the review's made them look good to me - but - in the end some that I bought did not cater for my specific tastes.
I am not complaining about being burnt - I am just saying.
I am Australian - and to quote one of our most Famous / Infamous Bushrangers
( Outlaws ) Such is life..
Though Still looking forward to Elite Dangerous
And therein lies the danger... How many games have i or we been caught up in the excitement of pre-release and then ended up with a game that fell short? Reviews are no help there as we have often pre-purchased.
Spore, diablo3, sim city... All games that i bought before reviews were possible and all fell short of their promise.
Elite Dangerous, well... Heavily invested in this and i have faith, i have seen some darn cool proposals, but its all about the implementation. Anyone who has worked on game design or system implementations knows that proposal is one thing, implementing it correctly another and on top, knowing when a proposal was only good on paper and should be culled for the good of the game/system.
The truth is, we wont know until late on, Alpha is likely too soon, Beta, maybe.
Half the battle will also be in good communication, why is something the way it is, is it so that the expansions work for example? Fine, but tell us. Something that seems clunky at launch might make total sense later on.
You cannot just take the reviewers word on a particular game at face value. It's important to know what you are looking for and it helps to know that reviewers preferences. I am not great at deep strategy titles so, even though the game may sound great I still shy away. I struggle with games that do not allow me to reconfigure the controls as I am left handed. So if this is highlighted in an otherwise glowing review I will, again, shy away. DRM? NOOO!
The chance to try a demo is also greatly appreciated and can lead to an informed purchase.
Be careful how you spend your money and you will be rewarded with fewer stinkers.
Or you can go ELITE REMAKE?!? OMFG! and jonty your way up to alpha like a small child hyped up on blue smarties and fizzy pop.
The chance to try a demo is also greatly appreciated and can lead to an informed purchase.
Be careful how you spend your money and you will be rewarded with fewer stinkers.
Or you can go ELITE REMAKE?!? OMFG! and jonty your way up to alpha like a small child hyped up on blue smarties and fizzy pop.