Dragon Age.. Origins.. !!

Dowly · 11-04-09, 02:30 PM

Like I said, my PC's a mess and everything runs as they did when I got the rig (forgot to mention and thanks for pointing it, I NEVER uninstall previous drivers, I just install on top of them

). But then again, maybe I'm just lucky when it comes to my PC as I have never ever broke anything from any of my PCs either.

Arclight · 11-04-09, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

Like I said, my PC's a mess and everything runs as they did when I got the rig (forgot to mention and thanks for pointing it, I NEVER uninstall previous drivers, I just install on top of them

). But then again, maybe I'm just lucky when it comes to my PC as I have never ever broke anything from any of my PCs either.

Think of maintenace as a flew-vacination; maybe you wouldn't have gotten sick in the first place, but by getting the shot you tip the scales in your favor.

True enough that a modern system is more robust and doesn't require such delicate care. Only maintenance I really do is regclean every now and then, and make sure old drivers are gone before I install new ForceWare. Defrag is automated, daily if nescesary.

Game is still locked, wonder if Valve screwed up; release was 7th initially, changed to 5th for some reason and without anouncement, may be in error.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spike88

If the Ps3 version wasn't on par with the other 2 versions they should of just delayed it like they originally were planning.

Programming for a Playstation is a b*tch, they did what they could in the given time. I wouldn't say the PS3 version isn't on par, just that it's a little rougher around the edges.

* it unlocked, gonna have a look.

Arclight · 11-04-09, 07:59 PM

Just a quick run through till my first level-up. Classic Bioware RPG, people who played Neverwinter Nights will be familiar with the camera system (top down tactical, or low exploration).

Framerate is a little low though, got it set to high (very high available, no individual settings, just slider for quality, 1 for textures and 1 for anti-aliasing) and 1280x960, no AA. Getting 30 FPS or higher at all times, but enabling AA dipped it to ~24 minimum in dense scene. As you can see from the shots, graphics are good but not spectacular. imho there's some optimization to be done here, it's more demanding than nescesary. (cooling on the card isn't going high either, so it isn't demanding on the card. Seems to be bottlenecking somewhere on the software side)

No issues to report yet; no glitches, bugs, stutters, hangs, freezes or crashes. Ran stable for at least an hour.

And yes, that's the blood of our fallen foes covering me and ma dog.

Still looks good without AA, me thinks.

kiwi_2005 · 11-04-09, 08:14 PM

^ Looks nice!

I seen the game map and what caught my eye was Neverwinter, luskan etc., Dammit i can see myself getting this real soon! While googling i came across another RPG made by some Russian devs 'Arise, KranX Productions' that came out same time as Dragon Age - Why they would put their rpg out at the same time as DA beats me

Were they hoping some would get confused and buy their one instead.

A Farewell to Dragons (2009) Reminds me of Baldurs Gate.

http://www.1cpublishing.eu/game/a-fa...agons/overview

SteamWake · 11-04-09, 08:23 PM

Thats a hellua nice dog you got there...

Castout · 11-05-09, 02:37 AM

Lol so many great games are coming out and I just added boardgaming to my list of hobbies

and have pr-ordered two with one more another possibility....I have to pick my PC games carefully now

The list of great PC games coming out or is now available
1. Napoleon TW(TW series though CA is a bitch but the series has sold on me)
2. Star Wars The Old Republic MMORPG
3. Silent Hunter V(but after SHIV I'm adopting wait and see first)
4. Mass Effect 2
5. Assassin Creed 2
6. Dragon Age Origins

As you can see half of the games on the list are from BIOWARE

.
And been a while since I consider this many games...there was time I thought PC gaming was coming to an end.
And luckily Diablo 3 has been postponed to much later next year!

Edit: I just found out that the old republic is only going to be released 1 year from now about October 2010. So that brings the list to down to 5.

Arclight · 11-05-09, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

Thats a hellua nice dog you got there...

It is, Mabari hound or something. Think it's one of the perks of starting out as a human noble. That mutt handles battle better than me.

http://social.bioware.com/playerprof...nid=2300573346

Link to my player profile, I think. I don't really like a game automatically collecting data and sending it (can be disabled), but in this case it might be interesting for some to have a look at the screenshots. Updates rather slow though.

* whole site is still in beta stage, might be a bit quirky.

Dowly · 11-05-09, 04:08 PM

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11-04-09, 07:59 PM	#3
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Just a quick run through till my first level-up. Classic Bioware RPG, people who played Neverwinter Nights will be familiar with the camera system (top down tactical, or low exploration). Framerate is a little low though, got it set to high (very high available, no individual settings, just slider for quality, 1 for textures and 1 for anti-aliasing) and 1280x960, no AA. Getting 30 FPS or higher at all times, but enabling AA dipped it to ~24 minimum in dense scene. As you can see from the shots, graphics are good but not spectacular. imho there's some optimization to be done here, it's more demanding than nescesary. (cooling on the card isn't going high either, so it isn't demanding on the card. Seems to be bottlenecking somewhere on the software side) No issues to report yet; no glitches, bugs, stutters, hangs, freezes or crashes. Ran stable for at least an hour. And yes, that's the blood of our fallen foes covering me and ma dog. Still looks good without AA, me thinks. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

11-04-09, 08:14 PM	#4
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	^ Looks nice! I seen the game map and what caught my eye was Neverwinter, luskan etc., Dammit i can see myself getting this real soon! While googling i came across another RPG made by some Russian devs 'Arise, KranX Productions' that came out same time as Dragon Age - Why they would put their rpg out at the same time as DA beats me Were they hoping some would get confused and buy their one instead. A Farewell to Dragons (2009) Reminds me of Baldurs Gate. http://www.1cpublishing.eu/game/a-fa...agons/overview __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

11-04-09, 08:23 PM	#5
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Thats a hellua nice dog you got there... __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

11-05-09, 02:37 AM	#6
Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	Lol so many great games are coming out and I just added boardgaming to my list of hobbies and have pr-ordered two with one more another possibility....I have to pick my PC games carefully now The list of great PC games coming out or is now available 1. Napoleon TW(TW series though CA is a bitch but the series has sold on me) 2. Star Wars The Old Republic MMORPG 3. Silent Hunter V(but after SHIV I'm adopting wait and see first) 4. Mass Effect 2 5. Assassin Creed 2 6. Dragon Age Origins As you can see half of the games on the list are from BIOWARE . And been a while since I consider this many games...there was time I thought PC gaming was coming to an end. And luckily Diablo 3 has been postponed to much later next year! Edit: I just found out that the old republic is only going to be released 1 year from now about October 2010. So that brings the list to down to 5. __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/ Last edited by Castout; 11-05-09 at 04:29 AM.

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11-04-09, 02:30 PM	#1
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,054 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Like I said, my PC's a mess and everything runs as they did when I got the rig (forgot to mention and thanks for pointing it, I NEVER uninstall previous drivers, I just install on top of them ). But then again, maybe I'm just lucky when it comes to my PC as I have never ever broke anything from any of my PCs either.

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