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  • Maturin 6 Mar 2013 10:02:41 1,673 posts
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    So I had a go on multiplayer last night.

    Ran around a lot trying to keep up with my squad. Shot into the air and some trees a bit. Didn't see any enemies. Spent the whole time confused.

    Business as usual then. :)

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  • magicpanda 6 Mar 2013 10:09:19 12,292 posts
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    @Dirtbox Yeah it's definitely moved more towards the battlefield side of things. Not completely mind, there is a touch of 'simness' there, but it's a massive, massive improvement.

    When I work out how to claim my alpha keys I'll sling one your way.
  • Whizzo 6 Mar 2013 10:30:32 41,153 posts
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    It works better on my PC than I was expecting, not great but considering how under powered it is in the CPU department it was a pleasant surprise.

    Time to plan my birthday present to myself with a big upgrade.

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  • Apollo 6 Mar 2013 10:43:46 508 posts
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    @Whizzo what are your specs mate? I'm wondering if it will run on my core 2 duo 8400 3.0ghz , 4gbs RAm and a hdd 4870
  • Whizzo 6 Mar 2013 10:48:12 41,153 posts
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    C2Q9400@3.2Ghz, 8gig RAM, 2gig 6950, installed on a Crucial M4 SSD, using autodetect settings at 1920x1080, it was running around 25+ FPS in the infantry section (which isn't fantastic but it was playable) but performance fell off a cliff when trying to drive a vehicle in first person.

    Probably not going to run that great on your set up.

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  • Apollo 6 Mar 2013 10:58:39 508 posts
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    @whizzo time for an upgrade I guess.
  • Dirtbox 6 Mar 2013 11:01:06 73,708 posts
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    magicpanda wrote:
    @Dirtbox Yeah it's definitely moved more towards the battlefield side of things. Not completely mind, there is a touch of 'simness' there, but it's a massive, massive improvement.

    When I work out how to claim my alpha keys I'll sling one your way.
    Smashing, cheers!

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  • PearOfAnguish 6 Mar 2013 11:16:57 6,575 posts
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    Is the Alpha multiplayer co-op or PvP?
  • Maturin 6 Mar 2013 11:19:29 1,673 posts
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    I think there's both, but I've only played the co-op so far.

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  • PearOfAnguish 6 Mar 2013 11:58:34 6,575 posts
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    Cool, I'm only interested in co-op. Will grab this later.
  • Tiger_Walts 6 Mar 2013 13:08:12 16,257 posts
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    @Apollo I'm running it on a slightly less powerful CPU than you but with a HD 6870. I get 30+ fps with no units loaded, drops to about 20 when stuff is going on.

    It's prettier than ARMA 2 and runs better. It's probably less buggy than ARMA 2 was on release too!

    Still, doesn't stop them binding both right rudder and weapon fire to the right trigger on the Xbox pad. Which is exactly what they managed to do in Take On Helicopters. I'm going to have to rebind the controller to my preferred settings.

    Speaking of rebinding, Gear is no longer bound to 'G'. Gear is now on 'I' and 'G' will toss out your current grenade selection. It may take you a while to adjust...



    Edited by Tiger_Walts at 13:13:55 06-03-2013

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  • El_MUERkO 6 Mar 2013 13:14:20 16,142 posts
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    Dirtbox wrote:
    magicpanda wrote:
    @Dirtbox Yeah it's definitely moved more towards the battlefield side of things. Not completely mind, there is a touch of 'simness' there, but it's a massive, massive improvement.

    When I work out how to claim my alpha keys I'll sling one your way.
    Smashing, cheers!
    I don't think it's any less of a sim in fact they've added more detail to it, they've just polished it far more than ever before and the polish will make it more playable than previous. I would add that it'll never be as immediate as Cod or Battlefield.
  • magicpanda 6 Mar 2013 13:34:53 12,292 posts
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    El_MUERkO wrote:
    Dirtbox wrote:
    magicpanda wrote:
    @Dirtbox Yeah it's definitely moved more towards the battlefield side of things. Not completely mind, there is a touch of 'simness' there, but it's a massive, massive improvement.

    When I work out how to claim my alpha keys I'll sling one your way.
    Smashing, cheers!
    I don't think it's any less of a sim in fact they've added more detail to it, they've just polished it far more than ever before and the polish will make it more playable than previous. I would add that it'll never be as immediate as Cod or Battlefield.
    Yeah the simulation is not a bad thing. It feels like a really good balance.

    I was running indoors earlier which is a new experience :D

    Edited by magicpanda at 13:36:30 06-03-2013
  • jagg3r 6 Mar 2013 13:37:06 853 posts
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    Is the 25 euro price just a pre order deal? Is the price going to go up on full release? Should I purchase now?
  • orpheus 6 Mar 2013 13:39:06 779 posts
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    jagg3r wrote:
    Is the 25 euro price just a pre order deal? Is the price going to go up on full release? Should I purchase now?
    Yes, yes, and yes. :D
  • urban 6 Mar 2013 14:32:35 10,409 posts
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    I had a 2 minute go this morning when I woke up. It's certainly shiny and runs like a dream on my machine!
  • Nexus_6 6 Mar 2013 14:42:30 3,505 posts
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    So - not knowing much, if anything about PC gaming and last having played on Operation Flashpoint Red Hammer back in 2003 probably.....would I be able to run this on my laptop?

    Its a i7 2.4Ghz, 8GB RAM, 2GB Geforce GT555m graphics card and has many USB ports....

    Would love to fire this up again, as Dragon Rising was pish, and although Red River is quite good on PS3 its just not the same dammit.
  • jellyhead 6 Mar 2013 14:50:01 24,346 posts
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    What laptop is it as apparently that changes which model of GT555m was used.

    notebook check - GT555m specs

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  • Nexus_6 6 Mar 2013 14:52:39 3,505 posts
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    hmmmm its an Optimus II from PC Specialist - make of that what you will....:-D
  • Nexus_6 6 Mar 2013 14:54:08 3,505 posts
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    and most importantly, one of the little rubber feet has come off the base which is a total fucker.
  • orpheus 6 Mar 2013 14:55:16 779 posts
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    Simple question: can you run Arma2 on that laptop? If so, you're probably ok, though don't expect to run it at super-high settings.
  • Nexus_6 6 Mar 2013 14:57:10 3,505 posts
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    havent run anything on it games wise - its purely work at the moment....

    Thanks guys!
  • PearOfAnguish 6 Mar 2013 15:03:34 6,575 posts
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    Nexus_6 wrote:
    and most importantly, one of the little rubber feet has come off the base which is a total fucker.
    Fix it with this: http://sugru.com/
  • Nexus_6 6 Mar 2013 15:29:39 3,505 posts
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    I have a bag of sugru in the fridge right now and it is fucking useless! I was pleased when the thing disappeared as I though great i can finally use the sugru....It just crumbles away and isnt very good at all...

    Cheers though - glad to see another Sugru user.

    What have you used it for?
  • Tiger_Walts 6 Mar 2013 15:48:35 16,257 posts
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    @Nexus_6 Was it still within it's use-by date? If not then it will will be more brittle when it sets.

    In other news,

    BIS might need to fudge the physics on some units:

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  • urban 6 Mar 2013 17:25:51 10,409 posts
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    If anybody needs any ram, I've currently got this box of 4gb ddr3 sticks sat on my desk at work...
  • Rusty_M 6 Mar 2013 17:36:14 3,612 posts
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    I think I've got plenty thanks. I have more than I really want.

    18GB (somewhat by accident)

    Edited by Rusty_M at 17:41:13 06-03-2013

    The world is going mad. Me? I'm doing fine.

  • BillMurray 6 Mar 2013 17:46:58 5,861 posts
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    I really need to open up my PC and find out what RAM I actually have. I'm up to my neck in CPU cores(6) but I only have 4gb of RAM.
  • BillMurray 6 Mar 2013 19:05:01 5,861 posts
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    Fucking hell. Just open up my PC to see two 6gb sticks staring back at me. Appears I've been runningy PC with only 4gb for the past year and a half.
  • Rusty_M 6 Mar 2013 19:24:31 3,612 posts
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    You running 32 bit windows?

    The world is going mad. Me? I'm doing fine.

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