NWN2 Req *higher* than Oblivion!!!

Ziroc · 10-22-2006, 05:27 PM

Many of you know Desslock from the Gaming Mag, he posts here: read this thread:

http://www.quartertothree.com/game-t...ad.php?t=30106

Said that to run recommended reqs, you need a 512mb video card!

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No, the requirements at the link you provided for NWN2 are wrong. It now requires at least a 128 MB pixel shader 2.0 video card (ATI 9700 Pro or nvidia 6600 or better), and recommends a 256 MB pixel shader model 3.0 (ATI x1600 or nvidia 6800 GT/GS).

That's from the box cover, which supersedes what's actually printed in the manual -- the requirements listed in the manual are even higher (1 GB system RAM/a 256 MB Video card required/2GB system RAM/512 MB video card
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That tells me right away that the programming code is very sloppy. I have noticed this as a trend too. Seems most of the reason system requirements (besides video cards) is that the programmers code is not cleaned up. ie-more code then is needed.

I remember during the early 1990's during warez time that Razor 1911 and iNC, PWA or DEViANCE would release 'demos' of graphics made ONLY out of assembly language. The music, the graphics and all. from 1's and 0's [img]smile.gif[/img]

Problem is, those programmers are older, and getting out of the market. Now we have newer programmers, many of which didn't learn assembly.

For Educational Purposes: (IW nor I condone warez)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Warez_Groups

[ 10-22-2006, 07:23 PM: Message edited by: Ziroc ]

Zebodog · 10-22-2006, 06:23 PM

Something wrong with the link!?

http://www.quartertothree.com/game-t...ad.php?t=30106

I believe that was the original thread which Desslock described the system specs.

He also had some pretty positive things to say about the OC.
-"The graphics are pretty good, but frankly I don't think those requirements are justified, and it's one of the things I dinged the game for in my review. Even worse, the first few areas are really not flattering for the graphics engine, because they're in dimly lit swamps (which are also very linear and restrictive) -- so I think some gamers will be turned off by the slow start.

But this is a massive game that just gets better than better as you play it (and the graphics are definitely more impressive in later areas)."

"That's said, and I don't really want to pre-empt my review, so I'll just say that I think it's the best game these guys have done since Planescape Torment - the story aspects, and use of the D&D system, are that good. Easily the best D&D game since BG2."

SpiritWarrior · 10-22-2006, 07:15 PM

Just from screens the reqs aren't justified IMHO. So it must be sloppy code then because Oblivion is a beast and NWN's 2 looks nothing like OBV. Anyone seen the clips of gameplay? It almost looks ugly, basic.

I'm psyched about the review though.

[ 10-22-2006, 07:15 PM: Message edited by: SpiritWarrior ]

Ziroc · 10-22-2006, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Zebodog:
Something wrong with the link!?

Aye! Thanks! [img]smile.gif[/img]

Ziroc · 10-22-2006, 07:25 PM

Yeh, In any event, I'll be there playing it with ya, checking it out. The cavern tileset looks NICE!

Harkoliar · 10-22-2006, 11:09 PM

omg.. my poor computer cant even play oblivion .. more so with NWN 2 now.. oh well time to upgrade [img]tongue.gif[/img]

robertthebard · 10-23-2006, 01:20 AM

I already did, and now it seems like it's not enough.

SpiritWarrior · 10-23-2006, 10:53 AM

What are you running?

robertthebard · 10-23-2006, 11:44 AM

2.4 P4, with 1 gig ram, and a 256mb ATI Radeon 9250 graphics card. I'm skating in at the bottom of the list, according to what I've seen so far.

Zink Whistlefly · 10-23-2006, 12:16 PM

*Strokes his 256MB X850XT*

No need to be scared...you'll be fine...

Yikes!

10-22-2006, 05:27 PM	#1
Ziroc Ironworks Webmaster *Bow to the Meow* Join Date: January 4, 2001 Location: Lakeland, Florida Age: 51 Posts: 11,720	Many of you know Desslock from the Gaming Mag, he posts here: read this thread: http://www.quartertothree.com/game-t...ad.php?t=30106 Said that to run recommended reqs, you need a 512mb video card! ---- No, the requirements at the link you provided for NWN2 are wrong. It now requires at least a 128 MB pixel shader 2.0 video card (ATI 9700 Pro or nvidia 6600 or better), and recommends a 256 MB pixel shader model 3.0 (ATI x1600 or nvidia 6800 GT/GS). That's from the box cover, which supersedes what's actually printed in the manual -- the requirements listed in the manual are even higher (1 GB system RAM/a 256 MB Video card required/2GB system RAM/512 MB video card ----- That tells me right away that the programming code is very sloppy. I have noticed this as a trend too. Seems most of the reason system requirements (besides video cards) is that the programmers code is not cleaned up. ie-more code then is needed. I remember during the early 1990's during warez time that Razor 1911 and iNC, PWA or DEViANCE would release 'demos' of graphics made ONLY out of assembly language. The music, the graphics and all. from 1's and 0's [img]smile.gif[/img] Problem is, those programmers are older, and getting out of the market. Now we have newer programmers, many of which didn't learn assembly. For Educational Purposes: (IW nor I condone warez) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Warez_Groups [ 10-22-2006, 07:23 PM: Message edited by: Ziroc ] __________________ Ziroc™ Ironworks Gaming Webmaster www.ironworksgaming.com The Great Escape Studios - 2D/3D Modeling www.tgeweb.com & Ziroc's Facebook Page Visit My Flickr Photo Album

10-22-2006, 06:23 PM	#2
Zebodog Avatar Join Date: May 14, 2005 Location: Edmonton Age: 74 Posts: 578	Something wrong with the link!? http://www.quartertothree.com/game-t...ad.php?t=30106 I believe that was the original thread which Desslock described the system specs. He also had some pretty positive things to say about the OC. -"The graphics are pretty good, but frankly I don't think those requirements are justified, and it's one of the things I dinged the game for in my review. Even worse, the first few areas are really not flattering for the graphics engine, because they're in dimly lit swamps (which are also very linear and restrictive) -- so I think some gamers will be turned off by the slow start. But this is a massive game that just gets better than better as you play it (and the graphics are definitely more impressive in later areas)." "That's said, and I don't really want to pre-empt my review, so I'll just say that I think it's the best game these guys have done since Planescape Torment - the story aspects, and use of the D&D system, are that good. Easily the best D&D game since BG2." __________________ Disclaimer: If this thread, or a link within this thread leads you to follow advice that crashes/explodes/burns down or any way damages your system or causes personal stress or hardship, I am in no way responsible for any problems.

10-22-2006, 07:15 PM	#3
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	Just from screens the reqs aren't justified IMHO. So it must be sloppy code then because Oblivion is a beast and NWN's 2 looks nothing like OBV. Anyone seen the clips of gameplay? It almost looks ugly, basic. I'm psyched about the review though. [ 10-22-2006, 07:15 PM: Message edited by: SpiritWarrior ] __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

10-22-2006, 07:25 PM	#5
Ziroc Ironworks Webmaster *Bow to the Meow* Join Date: January 4, 2001 Location: Lakeland, Florida Age: 51 Posts: 11,720	Yeh, In any event, I'll be there playing it with ya, checking it out. The cavern tileset looks NICE! __________________ Ziroc™ Ironworks Gaming Webmaster www.ironworksgaming.com The Great Escape Studios - 2D/3D Modeling www.tgeweb.com & Ziroc's Facebook Page Visit My Flickr Photo Album

10-22-2006, 11:09 PM	#6
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 41 Posts: 5,556	omg.. my poor computer cant even play oblivion .. more so with NWN 2 now.. oh well time to upgrade [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ Catch me if you can..

10-23-2006, 01:20 AM	#7
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 60 Posts: 4,537	I already did, and now it seems like it's not enough. __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Good Music: Here. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

10-23-2006, 10:53 AM	#8
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	What are you running? __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

10-23-2006, 11:44 AM	#9
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 60 Posts: 4,537	2.4 P4, with 1 gig ram, and a 256mb ATI Radeon 9250 graphics card. I'm skating in at the bottom of the list, according to what I've seen so far. __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Good Music: Here. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

10-23-2006, 12:16 PM	#10
Zink Whistlefly Avatar Join Date: March 20, 2005 Location: North Yorkshire, England Age: 43 Posts: 520	Strokes his 256MB X850XT No need to be scared...you'll be fine... Yikes!

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