Guess I'm expendable!

[rkanjl]

I can't tell you how much I love this game but I just went from this...



to this...



It's impossible to make out how close you are to the ground or water.  I just don't think this is worth the $15.00.  Got some serious decision making to do. 

[PFactorDave]

Guess your seriously outdated buttocks is paying the piper now...  Finally...
 

[grizz441]

Guess your seriously outdated buttocks is paying the piper now...  Finally...
 

Are you seriously going to take the elitist attitude here?

[PFactorDave]

Are you seriously going to take the elitist attitude here?

Well....  Since I am running a pretty below average system, I guess I am...  There has to be a line...  Really...

[RTGorkle]

It's impossible to make out how close you are to the ground or water. 

Well at least the sky looks good, though I can't make out how close you are to that either.

[Ciaphas]

Well....  Since I am running a pretty below average system, I guess I am...  There has to be a line...  Really...

Your 1 gig video card makes all the difference in the world when it comes to this update. So while you might have a low spec machine you have a very high spec video card..

[narsus]

Try latest drivers for your video card.

[DaveJ]

Guess your seriously outdated buttocks is paying the piper now...  Finally...
 

Give me a break man. You're an absolute joke. Why don't you buy nice, top end PCs for us all if you think you are so well off?

[96Delta]

I can't tell you how much I love this game but I just went from this...

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to this...

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It's impossible to make out how close you are to the ground or water.  I just don't think this is worth the $15.00.  Got some serious decision making to do. 

I sympathize with you rk.
I am in the same boat.

We could have gotten 8 or 10 new vehicles / planes
with the development resources that went into this update.
At least that would not have further burdened our systems.
Instead, we have 2 new planes (thankfully) and new
water and terrain window dressing that cannot be flown or
driven.

So, for the eye candy and 2 new planes, I end
up with a near unplayable game and the 'privilage'
of buying still more hardware in the midst of
a recession to once again make this game enjoyable.
Great news for the youth who play this game and the
unemployed and soon-to-be unemployed!

I think that the great majority of players here would
have been ecstatic to get 6 or so new planes & vehicles
and some new maps without any terrain changes that
are causing the problem people are experiencing now.
Besides, people have been clamoring forever for
new maps and planes, not new water and terrain.

Bottom line is this:  I can't fly terrain or water effects
and now that we have them I can't play the game.

[A8TOOL]

Besides, people have been clamoring forever for
new maps and planes, not new water and terrain.

Bottom line is this:  I can't fly terrain or water effects
and now that we have them I can't play the game.

Hummm   



Sorry to see so many people having trouble. I already knew my system could not handle the new changes from running the beta. I know if I want to play I'm going to have to spend cash that I don't have and that would be very irresponsible of me.

There is a chance SOME of you will be able to figure out how to run it and an even higher chance HTC will be putting out more patches that also may help.

Over the next few days keep searching the tech board for answers. I'm sure Skuzzy is well prepared for the onslaught of questions.

[Sincraft]

Wow I've seen some pretty lame replies in these forums.  Reminds me of what killed ww2online (if I may echo this ONCE again).

The ONLY reason why I played this game was because of how fluid it felt.  The graphics and some of the physics felt kinda dated, but everything was seemingly geared to performance.

If that is gone then I have no reason to be here.  Alas, I do not have this problem as I upgraded recently and usually keep a higher end system under the desk, (or two...sometimes three) but thats my biz so I'm expected to have the finer cuts of meat in my cooler right?

But I can tell you, that nothing is more frustrating to go from 100% playable perfect etc to unplayable without so much as an explanation as to why this is necessary.

IMO the graphics do NOT appear to be an upgrade.  I'm hoping they are prepping for somethign bigger in the future and something in the background is what is causing the big drop for many folks.  But honestly, can you say the graphics look that much better?  I can't.  If anything I see a downgrade. 

I looks like a picture of terrain plastered over a wireframe, with some very sparse trees that look like they were sprayed with shellac for effect.  Doing it wrong comes to mind.  Yes I am very critical of this patch even though I'm not being adversely affected by it.  If HTC is offended then they need to get into another biz but somehow I believe they are listening and trying to figure out what to do about it.  I expect an answer from them eventually, and hopefully a resolution.

I'm actually surprised how many people patted them on the back in the beta forums while in game I heard nothing but complaints. 

People need to speak their minds about the dissatisfaction with products/services being rendered.  If they don't the people providing these services will never know how to make you happy and draw in your $$.

For me, it's a no brainer.  I keep playing.  But if I start stuttering just as I'm about to jump someone, I'll be more than a bit po'd.

So lets keep it light for those folks having issues with the game.  Too many people are quick to judge when it doesn't affect them.  Imagine you just had your favorite pastime (for many) ripped out of your hands in one day!? 

[narsus]

"I'm actually surprised how many people patted them on the back in the beta forums while in game I heard nothing but complaints."

Many people did not download and test the beta on their systems, their first time was seeing it today. Soon as the beta went open I tested it on my system, I found a bug for my system and reported it. Shorty there after it was fixed. The best thing for people to do is go to tech support forum and give what problem they are having with their dxdiag report. A screenshot helps as well if possible.

This reminds me of the last graphic update many years ago with all the complaints about new graphics. The game is still fluid with no stutters in a few large furballs tonight near a field on my system.

[BiPoLaR]

I can't tell you how much I love this game but I just went from this...

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to this...

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It's impossible to make out how close you are to the ground or water.  I just don't think this is worth the $15.00.  Got some serious decision making to do. 

i agree,
if i want to see mario land, ill play the damn nintendo 64.
im just gonna hold out to see what they do about it.
if nothing, then its so long AH for me

[TEShaw]

I can't tell you how much I love this game but I just went from this...

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to this...

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It's impossible to make out how close you are to the ground or water.  I just don't think this is worth the $15.00.  Got some serious decision making to do. 

Yeah, because fifteen dollars requires some real serious decision-making, Mr. President.

[kilo2]

Yeah, because fifteen dollars requires some real serious decision-making, Mr. President.

for some people it may be you dont know