I'm calling out Far Cry!

[BenSkywalker]

This game looks better then pretty much anything on the market with everything set to low details, it is a generational leap in engine technology, how can people be surprised that it doesn't scream along running 16x12x4x16?

Turn down the details and see if you have any gripes about the performance, or if you have gripes about the visuals. The only thing I can think of that handily bests FarCry with details on low in terms of visuals is FarCry with details on high. I'm very glad to finally see a game engine that pushes the hardware I've spent so much money on. Getting a few hundred FPS in Quake3 is nice and all, but I spent as much money as I did to see games like FarCry running on my rig- not to move from 200 to 300FPS in older tech games.

Expect the same type of performance 'issues' with DooM3 and Half-Life2. You will not see the jaw dropping slap in the face visuals without a performance hit.

 

[SneakyStuff]

I must have like a magical computer or something, because I can run FarCry at 1024 x 768, with medium settings just fine, and I can run painkiller with everything maxed out, very smoothly. What one person defines as "unacceptable" another would say is amazing. If I were to have an Athlon FX53, I could prolly never go back to what I've got now, but that's life I suppose Once you get a new video card, that game will play like quake 3 does on today's video cards

 

[PCTweaker5]

People are only complaining about not being able to run it fast with settings maxed so no you dont have a magical computer buddy.

 

[NYHoustonman]

I run with everything on high/very high (ultra high for water), and shadows on medium, 1280x1024, no AA/AF and my fps stays above 20 and is generally around 25-40. Shadows is a huge system hog... That drops my minimum to, what, 12-15 or so. On my second comp, everything on medium, 1024x768, no AA/AF, it's basically the same, maybe a little better.

 

[SneakyStuff]

Originally posted by: PCTweaker5
People are only complaining about not being able to run it fast with settings maxed so no you dont have a magical computer buddy.

"my sarcasim detector is off the charts!"

 

[zodder]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
For years you elitist hardware-happy OC-freak "it's 2% faster at 20% price boost, I MUST HAVE IT" money-burners have been whining about "When are they going to release a game that utilizes the full potential of my 432876GHz 5245MB RadeonVidia 23897?" - and now that one has come along that makes your system its bitch, you're complaining that it's too detailed.

Welcome to the real world. You want a hardcopy of the FAQ?

- M4H

LOL. I'd have some smart ass remark to insert in here if you weren't so right

Anywho, I came home turned down the shadow to low and it made a world of difference. It's now a very good looking AND very good playing game.

 

[suklee]

[see below] My rig isn't completely smooth, though at those settings I figured it should be!

Currently running 1024 x 768 on Med/High settings and sometimes doing quick mouse looks across the screen will cause severe lag.

I want to be able to run 1280x1024 (native rez of my LCD)... I'll play with it more tonight, but after reading this thread, seems like turning down shadows would be a good idea.

 

[suklee]

Originally posted by: zodder

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
For years you elitist hardware-happy OC-freak "it's 2% faster at 20% price boost, I MUST HAVE IT" money-burners have been whining about "When are they going to release a game that utilizes the full potential of my 432876GHz 5245MB RadeonVidia 23897?" - and now that one has come along that makes your system its bitch, you're complaining that it's too detailed.

Welcome to the real world. You want a hardcopy of the FAQ?

- M4H

LOL. I'd have some smart ass remark to insert in here if you weren't so right

Anywho, I came home turned down the shadow to low and it made a world of difference. It's now a very good looking AND very good playing game.

Sweet, then shadows is what needs to be turned down when I go home tonight

Now if only I wouldn't get my az 0wned so much by those rocket launchers on the boats

 

[zodder]

This is a pretty tough game. I get my ass handed to me about every 15 minutes. Definitely the best AI I've seen since Half Life. I'm so glad I got the framerate thing figured out. This really is a cool game.

 

[PCTweaker5]

Ya I miss Far Cry. Wont be able to play it for at least another 2 weeks or more.

 

[Gagabiji]

Originally posted by: Insomniak
It runs fine at 800x600, low details for me.

 

[Gagabiji]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
For years you elitist hardware-happy OC-freak "it's 2% faster at 20% price boost, I MUST HAVE IT" money-burners have been whining about "When are they going to release a game that utilizes the full potential of my 432876GHz 5245MB RadeonVidia 23897?" - and now that one has come along that makes your system its bitch, you're complaining that it's too detailed.

Welcome to the real world. You want a hardcopy of the FAQ?

- M4H

I always crack up laughing when ever I read your posts...

 

[metalmania]

The ending is too dumb.

 

[PCTweaker5]

OK

 

[BatmanNate]

I'm running 1024x768x32, everything at highest, no AA or AF and it runs fine but when I'm in a huge open area, there is a noticable drop in framerate. I will try turning down the shadows because I'd like to play at 1280x1024 or at least 1024x768 w/ 4x AA. Oh yeah,

P4 2.4@3.3, 2x 512mb PC3500 Golden Dragon dual channel, 9800 Pro 390/365

 

[cman50]

I have a problem worse than all of yours and it blows monkey chunks...

Read my CPU system config at the bottom of my reply. Running this game on high/low detail high/low resolution, I still don't have any luck. I really think that my CPU is literally taking a dump as we speak. Im very upset, It makes me wanna go kick a defensless chicken...

Someone gimme input please....

 

[ronnn]

Originally posted by: cman50
I have a problem worse than all of yours and it blows monkey chunks...

I really think that my CPU is literally taking a dump as we speak.

lol good one
:beer:

Seriously - are you using the newest drivers? I found big improvement with the cat 4.2 and 4.3. Also try fastwrite off. I have a 9700pro and 2.4c at 3.0 and have found the same as you. Running at 1024 x 768 with all details at high, except textures at medium (default settings for me with the game) runs just as well as at 800 x 600. Changing settings do not seem to make any difference. The game runs well for me, but occasional choppiness especially when first entering battles. I thought maybe not enough ram was the problem as only have 512mb.

 

[zodder]

The latest PITA with this game is that I get video corruption unless I change the resolution in-game. It doesn't matter what rez I change it to, as long as I change it. It's not that big a deal because it fixes it every time.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Originally posted by: zodder
The latest PITA with this game is that I get video corruption unless I change the resolution in-game. It doesn't matter what rez I change it to, as long as I change it. It's not that big a deal because it fixes it every time.

If that game has left you fustrated and dejected I'll be happy to buy it from you............. at a discounted price of course

 

[zodder]

LOL! No way! I've finally have it so there are only minor annoyances. That's good enough for me.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Originally posted by: zodder
LOL! No way! I've finally have it so there are only minor annoyances. That's good enough for me.

Dammit! So much for taking advantage of someone else's misfortune *snaps fingers*

 

[CaiNaM]

$29.95 @ BBuy this week

 

[Tango57]

Originally posted by: jim1976

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
For years you elitist hardware-happy OC-freak "it's 2% faster at 20% price boost, I MUST HAVE IT" money-burners have been whining about "When are they going to release a game that utilizes the full potential of my 432876GHz 5245MB RadeonVidia 23897?" - and now that one has come along that makes your system its bitch, you're complaining that it's too detailed.

Welcome to the real world. You want a hardcopy of the FAQ?

- M4H

My man!!! Where hav u been?
"The voice of truth" :beer:

L O L ! ! !

 

[Robor]

Originally posted by: CaiNaM
$29.95 @ BBuy this week

Hmmm... Picked it up from Outpost.com for $29.99 plus shipping but it's backordered. And it costs more than retail BB plus tax. If mine hasn't shipped I'll be calling Outpost to cancel it. Thanks CaiNam!

 

[biostud]

Originally posted by: zodder
I know a lot has been made about how wonderful and real the scenery looks in this game, but I have a very big bone to pick with this game:

WTF can't my machine plow through this game at acceptable resolutions and framerates?! It's absolutely ridiculous! I have an A64 3200 (@2.2ghz), 512 x 2 of XMS3200LL, and a 9800 Pro and I still have framerate issues at 1280x1024. That is absolutely unacceptable. I have the latest Catalyst drivers, but the same thing happens with the older Cats. With a high end rig like mine, there is no reason why I shouldn't be able to run Far Cry at 1280x1024 with all the eye candy on.

I have no idea how people are playing this on slower rigs, but it sucks and something needs to be done about it. Please don't bring your "It runs fine at 800x600, low details for me" comments in here. There is a problem with this game and it needs to be addressed.

I run it 1280x1024 Max Details, 4xAF Medium AA, on 2100+, 1GB ram, 9800pro. I have no problems with the framerates.