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gbafan · Jul 9, 2004, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by Peter:
no.
the main problem is its a beta game.

You will be disappointed once it is no longer a beta game and there is still lag in major PC areas.

gbafan · Jul 9, 2004, 05:43 PM

On a happy note, seems like Apple has seeded 10.3.5 with included OpenGL enhancements. Let's hope for the best!

http://www.thinksecret.com/news/macosx1035.html

Adam Betts · 08:01 PM

Originally posted by gbafan:
On a happy note, seems like Apple has seeded 10.3.5 with included OpenGL enhancements. Let's hope for the best!

http://www.thinksecret.com/news/macosx1035.html

I thought you don't care about "eeking" out better performance for a beta product?

wuzup101 · Jul 10, 2004, 01:42 AM

Originally posted by gbafan:
I'm guessing it will ship on a hybrid CD/DVD so you won't have to make that decision

Hehe... if this is true I'm all over this game when it comes out...

On a side note... do we have any ideas on how much games like this usually run per month? This could make a great xmas present from the parents!

-Q- · Jul 10, 2004, 02:30 AM

Typically they're around $10-15 a month. Pricey enough for companies to make money, but cheap enough that you don't feel too bad paying the monthly fee.

Turnpike · Jul 10, 2004, 02:36 AM

We've been spoiled by Blizzard's excellent (and free) network play in the past... on one hand, I really hope they continue to spoil us ("What? $40 a year for network play? Why sure, I'll have six!"), but on the other hand, I'll probably spring for it considering the company and their devotion to simultaneous release and other great stuff they've done for the Mac community... aside from the great (and, again, cheap) multiplayer fun they've provided in the past.

On another note.. save a place in the guild for me... as soon as I get some computer trouble worked out, I'll be joinin' in...

Peter · Jul 10, 2004, 08:26 AM

Originally posted by gbafan:
You will be disappointed once it is no longer a beta game and there is still lag in major PC areas.

no lag on my pc... 60fps constant at:
1280x1024
maxxed settings
4x AA and 4x AF.

deadpuppet · Jul 10, 2004, 08:55 AM

yea, you have a super-computer though

Turias · Jul 10, 2004, 12:14 PM

Originally posted by Adam Betts:
Huh? Most PCers are getting around 70FPS outside and 40FPS in SW

It isn't just asking way too much.

That's not entirely true. I've been playing on a 2.2GHz PC laptop with a 64MB graphics card while I wait for my G5, and I definitely have problems in the Trade District. It's worst when I first enter (and when I first get off the gryphon in SW). After a minute or so of loading, it gets significantly better, but still not perfect. The loading is the worst, and then I get up to maybe 10-15FPS.

It's a beta game, and I am sure they are aware of this issue as it is the number one complaint people have. I have faith they will fix it before it goes live, especially since there are going to be many more than 1k people online in a single server at once.

javi · Jul 10, 2004, 12:23 PM

hopefully blizzard will have it optimized by the release.

Peter · Jul 10, 2004, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by Peter:
no lag on my pc... 60fps constant at:
1280x1024
maxxed settings
4x AA and 4x AF.

thinking about it, i tell a lie. I get major fps lag in these two areas:
Riding Mounts over Crossroads (heavily populated by NPCs, users, and scenery)
When I use a stone to return me to my local inn in Crossroads, the fps drops.

gbafan · Jul 12, 2004, 02:41 PM

Originally posted by Peter:
no lag on my pc... 60fps constant at:
1280x1024
maxxed settings
4x AA and 4x AF.

I'd like to point out that you're running a PC, that is all. The difference between the Mac client and the PC client is night and day.

Peter · Jul 14, 2004, 06:36 AM

mmmm
level 20 is nice

Arkham_c · Jul 14, 2004, 02:25 PM

Yeah, I hope to push past level 30 tonight with Krasher. I did Stalvan with TermnalFrost last night (was quite easy) and finished the Darkshire Ogre quests. With the help of my guild mates, I did Bride of the Embalmer, and we killed Stitches for fun. He even hit me a few times, and I survived.

I've picked up another Stockades quest, so I may head back to SW to get the guy's hand. Beyond that, I was thinking of going to Ratchet and trying to get rid of some quests I have there. Maybe I could go meet Mokeio and take on Gnomeregan. Should be fun.

Damn, this game is addictive.

videian28 · Jul 14, 2004, 03:18 PM

Arkham, check for me before you do the stockades tonight, I will join yah, I will be on around 8 est

Maharaja · Jul 15, 2004, 10:31 PM

Gnomeregan is fun...better take Mokeio (or a healer) with you. I dont mind doing one or two more of Gnomeregan runs.

Peter · Jul 16, 2004, 07:48 AM

i left the macnn guild for a while to help my friends guild, i shall return