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Quote:Catalyst 10.7 fixed AA+AO problems!!!!!!Originally Posted by Vanex_NA
10.5 does not solve anything here.
AA+DoF (no AO) = problems
AA+AO (no DoF) = problems
DoF+AO (no AA) = OK
so problems lie with AA!
doom or not doom I spent 250 for a 5850 and the visual quality is LESS than with my old 8800GTS 320 where I could use AA+AO+DoF at the same resolution (and half fps).
downloaded from here:
http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_ca...indows-7-64bit -
10.5 does not solve anything here.
AA+DoF (no AO) = problems
AA+AO (no DoF) = problems
DoF+AO (no AA) = OK
so problems lie with AA!
doom or not doom I spent 250€ for a 5850 and the visual quality is LESS than with my old 8800GTS 320 where I could use AA+AO+DoF at the same resolution (and half fps). -
ati 5850 with 10.4 drivers, win7 x64
ccc settings:
AA: use application settings
AF: use application settings
A.I.: disable catalyst a.i.
mipmap level: high quality
wait for vertical refresh: off, unless application specifies
AA mode: adaptive multi-sample aa
opengl settings: triple buffering (unckecked)
FSAA 2x, AO off and max detail level, here's the result:
direct link
how do you explain those edges??
Update: the problem lies with AA only, no matter which settings are on CCC, I always get bad results with AA. 2x AA and x8 AA results are the same, x4 AA looks a bit better and still buggy. -
5850 with 10.4 drivers: FSAA+AO = artifacts
no way to have them both
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I was running a brute with two demon MMs and more people (including another MM), doing some mishes.
In caves I couldn't reach mobs, demons were everywhere and I was tempted to /stuck to flee from them, too bad.
small does not mean it is less powerful...look at Kurse -
Quote:It is the same concept: there were two Vanex, EU account renamed to Vanex_EU, US account renamed to Vanex_NA. This could be ported to global names aswell: both added a suffix and free global handle rename for both.Originally Posted by Bull Throttle
I thought that was just forum names, not global names?
Another option is: oldest global will stay as it is, newer global is renamed (suffix?) and given a free global handle rename.
Once there are no collisions merging is simple enough. -
Quote:debt nerf, modified XP curve, -1/x8, supersideckick(so you can just sit at the door) and too shiny purples at 50 heavily encouraging PL.....then enter the frayed fantasy-mmo time-$inking endgame model of forever grindfarming boredom to eventually get some purple$ and ultra-rare $tuffOriginally Posted by hedgehog_NA
I have player this game since before i7. When respec recipes were released I said "cool". i have leveled 16 50's since then and have seen zero drop. (wether or not they are on ww is immaterial) as far as i am concerned they have a drop rate of zero. I dont farm. evidently you must farm to get one of these.
is this their #1 mantra "risk vs reward"? no, this is purely "FARM vs reward", with no exploits allowed of course -
/signed
and what about eyes like these?
I'd like to create some villain with big eyes, and maybe long teeths
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Quote:Think globally: a list merge together with a cross server teaming will not kill EU servers, won't matter where your toon is you can teamup, chat and RP with the entire community.Originally Posted by Ravenswing
To be clear then... we're being ignored, but people have said something about it... there are technical difficulties, but those can be ignore because totally different problems which had technical difficulties were solved... and no plan to circumvent the need for a list merge will fail, because the EU servers are doomed.
Somehow, a list merge would save the EU servers... I think it might help the French server, the others it would kill. US players will not migrate too, EU players will migrate from them.
That said, I no longer care. I firmly believe that the EU servers won't die, nor will they be merged with the US list any time soon, so please don't let logic deter you from continuing to scream DOOM and drive off any new player who bothers looking here.
It is not about if EU servers are to die, it is the fairness in giving the same service for the same money to the users.
Get a new user, tell him to choose between 4 or 11 servers, two communities, which one will he choose?
Get a new user, tell him there are 15 servers instead, one single community, one single City of Heroes/Villains
Check NCSoft reports, they're considering a single game with 15 servers since march 2005... -
Thankfully we do not need servers merge, it will require more work and user hassle than a server list merge. I'll explain what I see as issues with both:
Servers merge:- global names collision (will impact: emails, global friends, AE)
- character names collision (will impact: toons, server friends, player notes)
- SG names collision (will impact: coalitions)
- channel names collision (could impact channel size limit)
- same character slots (could impact server slot limit)
- global names collision (will impact: emails, global friends, AE)
- more character slots
a similar rule could be applied in some time and if there is the will, same as stated by Judgement_Dave:
Quote:Originally Posted by Judgement_Dave
It's data.
Bits and bytes (oh and maybe the odd nibble if we're feeling adventurous).
It's not asking for all the buildings in Europe to be relocated to Arizona or any other physical task.
As such, whilst there may be some hurdles to overcome, it is very possible if the will is there. Of course, the will being there depends on the cost-benefit case... -
Quote:I'll explain more:Originally Posted by Scarlet Shocker
I'd suggests you read WW's post again - and not pre-judge it before she actually tells us what it'll be.
I appreciate War Witch since one of her big personal goals is bringing people together.Quote:Originally Posted by War Witch
Last topic: servers. Yes, the EU servers feel underpopulated at times, and that makes it harder to group. Last year we merged the forums to bring the EU and US communities together. There are, however, no plans to merge the servers, but we are looking at designing an in-game system that will help solve the problem. One of my big personal goals is bringing people together, and this will help with that agenda. (How's that for vague? What can I tell you, it's "in development.")
Anyway, I'm sure they're not all the answers you wanted to hear, but at least you have "an official word" now, which was the goal of the exercise. So that is progress.
War Witch
With what I can guess (cross-server teaming) and what I can reasonably hope for (server list merge) I tried to answer your questions.
I know they don't want to merge the two lists for their reasons, anyway I still think it is a positive idea for any CoX player (past, current and future ones).
Please read Lady Arete's thread here. -
Quote:If there will be a cross-server teaming without server list merge you'll be able to teamup with other-EU servers only. It will not increase Defiant pop but it will make it somewhat easier finding a team.Originally Posted by Scarlet Shocker
Well whether you believe this or not (and I don't necessarily agree that a list merge will solve much, it'll just kill off the EU servers for good) it ain't gonna happen!
So the only way for the EU community to thrive is with an influx of new blood.
On the other hand cross-server + server list will do as much as the same (no pop increase), what is better in this case is that you could teamup picking teams out of 14 more servers instead of 3...and will allow you to "team with the wider community"
About character slots: Devs allowed more slots per single server totalling 36 per server; if that is not enough for you..a server list merge will allow you to have 132 more slots spread over 11 servers, expandable to 396
are you asking for cross-server teaming to access all 15 servers and no server list merge? -
Quote:We definitely and utterly DO NEED a server LIST merge, here are your answers:Originally Posted by Scarlet Shocker
You're making several unwarranted assumptions here.
We do not NEED a server list merge - what the EU community needs for its long-term health and stability is more players logging in to play.
A "better" community is not simply a more populous one - the community itself needs to function well to be effective and both English speaking servers definitely have that.
War Witch has stated that things are afoot so let's see what they are - give her a chance to respond before we jump any guns.
There are three fundamental problems with the EU servers:
1) low population
2) lack of character slots compared to NA players
3) inability to team with the wider community.
If the last 2 items could be addressed in some manner, then we'd go a long way to fixing the first.
1) cross-server teaming + server LIST merge will help against low population
2) server LIST merge will give everyone 15 servers to enjoy
3) cross-server teaming + server LIST merge will help against inability to team with the wider community
then one single global channel for TFs, one for badgehunting!
Thank You War Witch for "bringing people together", I appreciate it so much. -
Quote:and how is important market and crafting for Wolverine? does he salvage something after defeating his enemies, packing everything he collects for some "future" use? or does he "sell" everyghing at the stores?Originally Posted by Optic_Spark
Seriously. I hate that. Does every hero in any comic book stop just to activate their powers ? nope.
How inconvienient would it be for Green Lantern to stop moving to activate his power ring. Or for Supes to stop flying and hover while he activates his heat vision.
PLEASE let me use my powers while i run -
Quote:What makes you think solo players were penalized? I've soloed a lot without any problem and with several AT, even without setting the "not looking for a group" flag.Originally Posted by TyrantMikey
So then, the alternative is to simply ignore those players who do enjoy solo play, with the occasional team play sprinkled in.
Comic books are rife with examples of loner heroes: Batman, Punisher, Spider-man, and so on. By and large, they worked alone. The team-based play we see here is an abberation forced on us simply because this is an MMO. Don't overlook the RPG part: lots of us want to role-play loners. We shouldn't be penalized for that, or left in the dust in favor of teamers, who enoy end-of-mission bonuses, teaming benefits, and so on.
About aberrations I can counter with some more if you like..
Let's say we look for a compromise, the best for everyone to have fun. -
Quote:Thanks for confirming what is the current CoX-EU situation.Originally Posted by Teeth
Now stop posting on our forums and get back to your ghetto!
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Quote:I'm not a casual player and I don't want to pay my money for solo playing in a multiplayer game.Originally Posted by TyrantMikey
I fail to see how implementing features for solo play could possibly be construed as something wrong with the game.
The game is rife with casual players who have jobs, go to school, and manage families. They don't have tons of time to get involved in teams for a variety of reasons. Or, they simply prefer solo play. It has always been a design goal for the City of games that teaming was entirely optional.
However, over time, solo play became less appealing, leading many people to feel that they were being forced to team. This idea ran contrary to the stated design goals of the game. It was therefore corrected.
How could you possibly get the impression that that is wrong?
I can soloplay if I'm in that mood, but why it is so much encouraged in a massively multiplayer online game?
I've returned to CoX because I knew how good was the teaming compared to other MMOs I've played; what I see is soloplay and PL(=farm) to 50 then farm again to get those "purples": it is not my idea of superhero MMO. -
Quote:I don't like purples idea, discussing if they're few or not or the "time to invest" is no use to me: I'm against that fantasy-like-MMO feature in a superhero MMO.Originally Posted by Teeth
My contention is that purples aren't generally "available." It is virtually impossible, for example, to purple out 16 characters (split hero and villain) playing 5 hours a week, assuming you haven't been playing those same characters for like four years (which "altoholic" definitely implies). The only people for whom purples are "available" are the very serious players who have considerable time to invest in the game, which was intended by the Devs and is thus "working."
PvP? already told you it is broken, I'm not interested and I won't go for PvP sets either.Quote:Originally Posted by Teeth
Also, the context of your statement seems to imply that you should be going for PvP sets; if purpling out a full server doesn't seem unreasonable enough for a casual player, how about fully slotting PvP sets on an entire server?
Basically, the problem here is that you're complaining about the lack of access to something that was put in the game on the premise that access to it should be restricted. That seems silly to me.
I'm complaining because it would require centuries, but again I'm against purples.
A normal 50 with SO has so much greater chance to win a lv 15, just because of five more powers and SO over DO/TO, put purples over this and you've annihilated the poor 15 and.. pvp.Quote:Originally Posted by Teeth
A fully purpled character should have enough global recharge and accuracy to stomp a proper 15...
Thanks for confirming what is the current CoX-EU situation.Quote:Originally Posted by Teeth
Now stop posting on our forums and get back to your ghetto! -
Quote:I'm altoholic and I love all my toons, why shouldn't I put any best enhancement avaliable for the toons I love?Originally Posted by Teeth
Exactly. You only need to do much farming if you want one or more purple sets (or lots of LotG, Numina's, etc.) But why would I want to Purple out anything, even partially? I'm not soloing AV's and TF's, and PVP is basically nonexistent.
PvP is nonexistent because it's more broken than before thanks to purple IOsets: will you ever try entering bloody bay at lvl 15 with TOs or DOs if you know there are full purple slotted enemies? -
Quote:Market is a problem because of its natural inflation, generates farm and farmers aswell;Originally Posted by Teeth
I kinda like the market. It breaks up the alleged monotony, and if you only want to frankenslot you really don't need to spend much time there. I am starting to lean towards "inflation coupled with low supply" as an issue, though.
PvP balance doesn't strike me as a significant concern right now, and I somewhat disagree with the specific case of purples. (I funded an entire alt with the sale from one Apocalypse recipe!)
A farmer can play the same hours as me and pay 1000M+ for any single component, as a single account player I cannot spend 100M for a single recipe even at lv 50, market is FORCING me to farm and this I really cannot agree with.
About purples: come on, you cannot full-purple all your alts without farming..
Nice addon to break up the alleged monotony, more real monotony, thanks. -
Quote:Whatever the reason they got the word in their name, they're epic.Originally Posted by Chad Gulzow-Man
Would you say that Kheldians surpass other Hero ATs? Do Soldiers of Arachnos surpass other Villain ATs?
here are the answers:Quote:Originally Posted by Chad Gulzow-Man
One of the main points behind changing them up so they're unlocked at 20 is because players expect them to outperform all the other ATs based on the current requirement to unlock them. Then they get upset because the EATs not only don't outperform other ATs, but in the case of Kheldians, they actually have additional weaknesses that other ATs don't have to worry about. And then the EATs get very little developer attention, because they're so rarely played.
Quote:Originally Posted by F_M_J
They also have strengths no other AT's have. It is not the AT that is bad, it is the player. It takes a lot more thought and tactic to play a Khledian than it does any other AT.more people to play with them will result in more unnecessary complaints, because of the reasons F_M_J ► has very well explained.Quote:Originally Posted by Chad Gulzow-Man
Lowering the requirements to unlock them will allow more people to play them, which will in turn warrant more developer attention (and maybe, finally get that annoying Crab-backpack-on-a-Bane bug fixed
). They'll never outperform other ATs, but new players won't expect them to any more because they're much easier to unlock.
that was "something" unlockable at lv 50, now it is at lv 20. What is the benefit of that? I can only imagine them to 20 because of new lv50 unlockable AT, otherwise I see it as unnecessary nerf, more complaints...and because of those complaints more unnecessary nerfs/buffsQuote:Originally Posted by EmperorSteele
(An epic useed to be just that, a long story) -
Quote:EAT=Epic ArcheType, the AT is epic:Originally Posted by Red Valkyrja
It's the history of the EATs that are 'Epic' not getting to 50, and not the EATs themselves.
- Surpassing the usual or ordinary, particularly in scope or size
- Heroic and impressive in quality
before you unlocked 'epic' ATs for any Hero of the City or Made, now a Keeper of Peace or Insider can drive epic stuff...very epic neh?
inflation of epics make them not epic anymore -
here's my list:
- CoX EU and CoX US being separate worlds, http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=212140
- Market, superheroes do not spend hours at the action house, period, leave that to those fantasy-MMOs
- IOsets and purples, those discourage alt-ing, very heavily unbalance PvP, favor farm and PL, and some more devious effects
- features for soloplay (teamsize diff setting, better avg xp per mob in soloplay, debt nerf, DXP, blasters shooting while sleeping, ...), is CoX turning to City of Soloing?
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Yes please.
http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=175451
what about merging accounts owned by the same person?
I'm considering four scenarios to match any case:
scenario #1: <----this is my case
ncsoft_global_account X
├city of heroes (europe)
└city of heroes
scenario #2:
ncsoft_global_account X
└city of heroes (europe)
ncsoft_global_account Y
└city of heroes
scenario #3:
ncsoft_global_account X
├city of heroes (europe)
├city of heroes (europe)
├city of heroes
├city of heroes
scenario #4:
ncsoft_global_account X
├city of heroes (europe)
├city of heroes (europe)
├city of heroes
├city of heroes
ncsoft_global_account Y
├city of heroes (europe)
├city of heroes (europe)
├city of heroes
├city of heroes
suggestion for each scenario (not possible to merge something already merged):
#1: direct merge: one account with all toons, all servers, choice of which global handle to use, veteran time is the sum and cannot exceed the current max
#2: user X and user Y have to be the same (credit card details?), if OK: direct merge
#3: user X is asked which EU and US game accounts to be merged: direct merge for the selected ones, repeat if necessary.
#4: same check as #2, if OK go with #3 -
Quote:EATs at 20 are not epic, definitely; new genuine_epic EATs incoming?Originally Posted by firebug_EU
I mean epic should be...epic.
