Author Topic: New WWII video for 168 effects... (Read 580 times)

Kirin · « **on:** September 29, 2002, 07:01:29 AM »

http://www.4n4rchy.com/168effects.wmv

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Looks like the game is steadily improving. New sound effects are very nice - better hit sprites, hit decals - lightning effects not spectacular but solid. Looking forward to the next version!

Wotan · « **Reply #1 on:** September 29, 2002, 08:23:12 AM »

I am most likely setting myself up for another dissappointment but I continue to try each version.........

Hussein · « **Reply #2 on:** September 29, 2002, 10:12:01 AM »

Now if they would also demonstrate it online realtime (5-17fps)

Chaos68 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 29, 2002, 11:21:22 AM »

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Originally posted by Hussein
Now if they would also demonstrate it online realtime (5-17fps)

i use to get 1-5fps every 2-3minutes... that really pissed me off.

Anyone know where they are going to let the people who bought the game when it first came out and gave up due to how bad it sucked another try?

hardcase · « **Reply #4 on:** September 29, 2002, 11:42:18 AM »

CRS usually has a freebie of some sort for a substantial release like this one. When it comes up someone will post about in here.

Some of the particulars of this release and some screen shots are at

http://www5.playnet.com/bv/wwiiolhq/news.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1137651783.1033317633@@@@&BV_EngineID=cadcfffeghejbjjcgmcggichhl.0

The FPS are much greater with T&L for lower end machines than higher ones. My xp2100, 1 gig 333 mhz mem and geforce 4 4600 gets around 50fps. I dont see as much an improvement as those with 1 gigs etc. Raw power vs T&L improvement. It still has bugs. Whether you find them a game stopper is a matter of personal taste.

hardcase

hardcase · « **Reply #5 on:** September 29, 2002, 11:50:46 AM »

Those FPS spikes are usually associated with having to hit the HD to load textures freezing the sim for moments. If it really was that rhymic there are things that some programs run in the background that couuld do that. FastFind was notroious about hitting the hd say every 10 mins. The ram footprint is reduced with every release. 256 megs is a minimum. XP with 256 for example tho, isn't. Xp takes 100+ megs just to load, leaving not enought free ram to avoid HD hits. 512 is good, more is better. 768 with minimal running in the background seems to be the sweet spot. WW2OL is a ram hog. When a freebie comes up, post back andwe will maximize your gameplay with the system you have.

hardcase

hardcase · « **Reply #6 on:** September 29, 2002, 11:55:47 AM »

My bad on that link.

here is the screen shot one.

http://www5.playnet.com/bv/wwiiol/dg_message.jsp?group_id=8821&parent_id=1616655

hardcase

hardcase · « **Reply #7 on:** September 29, 2002, 12:05:37 PM »

hussein, those pics of the AC flying toward the grunt were online.
They were not in the public server tho. There is going to be an "open" beta of this release next week. Open for account holders only. I hope some freebie time ASAP.

If this one disappoints, there will prolly be another one soon. There are some scout cars that are ready and one that isn't but they wont hold up this relase for them. If not this release then someday one witll trigger the threshold you need to play so that you can enjoy.

hardcase

Hussein · « **Reply #8 on:** September 29, 2002, 12:37:58 PM »

Hardcase I don't consider a private server with 2-3 users 'online.'

They should have demonstrated the action with 30+ guys on the screen, that would have impressed me way more than shooting at a truck for 10 minutes. The windows didn't seem to break from the shots though..

hardcase · « **Reply #9 on:** September 29, 2002, 12:45:00 PM »

I agree.When bushman is allowed to, he usually makes an online version with more ppl in view. For now it isnt on a public server.This video was more a demo of lighting, sound etc and was not the end all. Windows dont break yet they do pass bullets tho. With any luck it will be more than 30:-) I think he just threw this together Saturday night.

hardcase

hardcase · « **Reply #10 on:** September 29, 2002, 01:15:52 PM »

I found this snippet from a Mo post..the game producer.

Mo had a few words to send along with it;

"Looks good to me." "I would only ask that we stress that the effects pass is literally about 1/4 finished." "New explosions/sounds/and debris from big hits are planned and will be visually much more impressive... Also the lighting is about 80% complete, more tweaking coloring and ambient values are all coming before release." "Otherwise I'm all for releasing it.(the video).. Maybe we should tell Dana too? Give Bushy my best!"

hc

easymo · « **Reply #11 on:** September 29, 2002, 02:45:24 PM »

From TK

I think the future holds some exciting and revitalized times for those who want to return to an on-line MMP world, focused entirely on being a realistic combat flight simulation and not a mixed bag of planes, tanks and boats.

GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #12 on:** September 29, 2002, 02:50:27 PM »

hardcase do you work for wwii online, cuz you sure act like you do.....

hardcase · « **Reply #13 on:** September 29, 2002, 02:58:26 PM »

Do I get paid, no. Then again I worked for WB for years this way too. I just post info to wb and ah, get involved in post fests. At the end of the day, I have helped those with tech problems in our Community Forum and prowled WB, AH and CheckSix.

You "work" for AH, just as much as I "work' for WW2OL. If not, perhaps you should.

TK, I played a air only sim for 6 years. BTW, look on the ground in AH, apparently it is more than just a flight sim.

hardcase
hardcase

Dago · « **Reply #14 on:** September 29, 2002, 03:32:16 PM »

Cant this be kept on some WW2 online board? Let the suckers hang together.

dago