Vol 3 Reviews

Firefly · 26th Jun 2009, 05:16 PM

Just to let you guys know. I've finished the reviews.
Link.

A very nice pack and a big thank you for all your hard work.

IceCreamYou · 26th Jun 2009, 09:14 PM

Yay!

TheSpoonDog · 26th Jun 2009, 10:28 PM

Thanks once again, Firefly! It's clear by reading the reviews that you play the maps properly before reviewing - always good to see

Firefly · 27th Jun 2009, 01:56 AM

np. glad you like them

ambershee · 27th Jun 2009, 02:01 AM

Mighty fine scores all 'round.

Good work guys

evilmrfrank · 27th Jun 2009, 09:10 AM

Awesome, thanks for the reviews once again

Daniel "KaMi" · 27th Jun 2009, 11:35 AM

thanks for the reviews

raziel31 · 27th Jun 2009, 12:03 PM

Thanx !!

Firefly · 27th Jun 2009, 12:10 PM

No problem

Plutonic · 28th Jun 2009, 10:34 PM

Thanks for the reviews :-D

BTW ... sounds like there was an issue with a fallback texture appearing incorrectly in Collision Course, and I would like to fix that. Your hardware specs suggest that this should not happen. It didn't show up in testings, unfortunately.

Can you tell me which two windows you saw the default texture in please?

TheSpoonDog · 28th Jun 2009, 11:25 PM

Tbh, your hardware spec suggest that you shouldn't get bad framerates on Enslaved aswell. Maybe.

I have an intel Q6600 CPU (entry level quad core) and single 8800GT... I guess that's *decent* but not excessively powerful. It runs really smooth on it anyway (same with all the other maps), but I would've thought your core2 duo & SLI 8600GTs should run it smooth aswell. Just seems weird!

Firefly · 29th Jun 2009, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plutonic

Thanks for the reviews :-D

BTW ... sounds like there was an issue with a fallback texture appearing incorrectly in Collision Course, and I would like to fix that. Your hardware specs suggest that this should not happen. It didn't show up in testings, unfortunately.

Can you tell me which two windows you saw the default texture in please?

I'm at work at the moment but when I get back I'll send you screenshots.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSpoonDog

Tbh, your hardware spec suggest that you shouldn't get bad framerates on Enslaved aswell. Maybe.

I have an intel Q6600 CPU (entry level quad core) and single 8800GT... I guess that's *decent* but not excessively powerful. It runs really smooth on it anyway (same with all the other maps), but I would've thought your core2 duo & SLI 8600GTs should run it smooth aswell. Just seems weird!

Multiple emitters always cause slowdown for me. I know they're the culprit because when they not in view the frames can jump to 30+. In fact, in Enslaved, everywhere else the frames were fine.

I keep my set-up the same for all maps that I review. Not just hardware but software as well. I also run 3 different anti spyware programs before testing any map. I'm meticulous (if not a little anal) in keeping my PC optimised.

Also, if I get frame rate issues whith any map I review then I always open it up in the editor and investigate.

These are my UT3 settings I use when reviewing.
1440x900
All details switched on to the highest.
The settings on the card are AA and AF switch off.
I get around 30 in the stock maps with these settings. I switch to 1680 x 1050 when taking the screenshots.

Hope that lot helps explain things. Anything else please ask as I'm only too happy to talk about things like this (plus it's a very quiet monday at work

).

nELsOn · 29th Jun 2009, 09:05 AM

Thanks for the reviews

God knows how I managed to miss this until now

Firefly · 29th Jun 2009, 06:08 PM

Always a pleasure.

to plutonic: I've PM'ed the screenshots

26th Jun 2009, 05:16 PM	#1
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28th Jun 2009, 10:34 PM	#10
Plutonic Adept Join Date: Apr. 8th, 2001 Posts: 226	Thanks for the reviews :-D BTW ... sounds like there was an issue with a fallback texture appearing incorrectly in Collision Course, and I would like to fix that. Your hardware specs suggest that this should not happen. It didn't show up in testings, unfortunately. Can you tell me which two windows you saw the default texture in please? __________________ "At its best, entertainment is going to be a subjective thing that can't win for everyone, while at worst, a particular game just becomes a random symbol for petty tribal behavior" - John Carmack - id Software Last edited by Plutonic; 28th Jun 2009 at 10:36 PM.

28th Jun 2009, 11:25 PM	#11
TheSpoonDog CBP3! Yarrr! Join Date: Jun. 1st, 2001 Location: NZ Posts: 2,560	Tbh, your hardware spec suggest that you shouldn't get bad framerates on Enslaved aswell. Maybe. I have an intel Q6600 CPU (entry level quad core) and single 8800GT... I guess that's decent but not excessively powerful. It runs really smooth on it anyway (same with all the other maps), but I would've thought your core2 duo & SLI 8600GTs should run it smooth aswell. Just seems weird! __________________ My levels for UT, UT2003, UT2004, UT3...

29th Jun 2009, 09:05 AM	#13
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29th Jun 2009, 06:08 PM	#14
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