Rumor: Arrival of Ultra Mode is imminent!
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Alasdair,
Posted on: 2010-01-29 17:46 in CoH and CoV General Discussions
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So, does this mean that if we're not running Ultra Mode (my video card couldn't take it, for instance), our Valkyrie and Cyborg pieces will no longer be shiny? That's disappointing.|
Originally Posted by Alasdair
It might be worth mentioning that on the test server costume pieces that normally use a faux-environmental shader (specifically parts from the Cyborg and Valkyrie set) no longer have them.
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Of course, it might not mean that at all.
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Unknown at this point. It could be the case that there is a placeholder texture if you want to turn off the realtime reflection.|
Originally Posted by Olantern
So, does this mean that if we're not running Ultra Mode (my video card couldn't take it, for instance), our Valkyrie and Cyborg pieces will no longer be shiny? That's disappointing.
Of course, it might not mean that at all. |
If both alternatives run through the updated engine the old shader would be visible through them and look messy if they didn't get rid of it.
Again, purely conjecture on my part.
It could be that the current shiny mode doesn't work int he new mode so they are making anew low detail shiny mode. The effect being a temporary loss of some shine on test till the new graphics role out.
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My first thought when you said pre-payment was base rent. Is that a weird thought?
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However, anything that eases monthly trips to the SG/VG registrar would be great! I have umpteen bases I pay rent on, and I just wish I could use a cellphone or other similar mechanism.
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Originally Posted by TroyHickman
My computer just barely runs CoH now, unfortunately, let alone an Ultra Mode. I'm hoping one of these days I can get a newer model, but given the fact that I LITERALLY bought Ramen noodles today, you tell me how broke I am...
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But I am gonna get a Nvidia 295 >.>
cuz I dont think I want a fermi >.>
DAMN YOU ULTRA MODE!
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Hm... what? Are you sure? A quick check shows that Test and Live are currently on the same version, so there shouldn't be a difference between the two. Although your settings can be different... so maybe your settings on the test server are just lower, or something?|
Originally Posted by Alasdair
It might be worth mentioning that on the test server costume pieces that normally use a faux-environmental shader (specifically parts from the Cyborg and Valkyrie set) no longer have them.
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Well, basically, even if there was a recent change, it's been on live for a good while now. I haven't noticed anything different, and I haven't heard any whining about it... so I'd say it's not an issue.
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Originally Posted by Perfect_Pain
I have a Nvidia 260 right now >.>
But I am gonna get a Nvidia 295 >.> cuz I dont think I want a fermi >.> DAMN YOU ULTRA MODE! |
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I could see that if ultra mode is a mini-issue like the Anniversary, that they could skip closed beta.
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You- what? Why would releasing Ultra Mode early mean that GR wouldn't need thorough testing? I'm sorry if I sound patronising or anything, but I'm actually confused.
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Originally Posted by Sermon
I could see that if ultra mode is a mini-issue like the Anniversary, that they could skip closed beta.
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I still buy Ramen noodles.
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Originally Posted by TroyHickman
My computer just barely runs CoH now, unfortunately, let alone an Ultra Mode. I'm hoping one of these days I can get a newer model, but given the fact that I LITERALLY bought Ramen noodles today, you tell me how broke I am...
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There was talk from herocon, i think, that if they finished up work on ultra mode, it would be released on its own before Going Rogue.
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Originally Posted by StormSurvivor
You- what? Why would releasing Ultra Mode early mean that GR wouldn't need thorough testing? I'm sorry if I sound patronising or anything, but I'm actually confused.
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Which means it would be tested before the rest of GR
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Originally Posted by Sermon
There was talk from herocon, i think, that if they finished up work on ultra mode, it would be released on its own before Going Rogue.
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Oooooh don't tease me like that! *drool* can't wait to throw this rig at ultra mode!
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The Ocho was--I think--tanking for today's Hamidon raid on Triumph, and afterwards was tossing around the word Ultra (with a capital U) a lot in Pocket D saying we should definitely keep our eyes out for something next week. I immediately remembered this thread, and I can pitch in that today's rumor seems a lot more likely than it did yesterday.
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As good as this news will be - It's not much for people with old rigs, it has still been a long time without any real news about GR.
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Originally Posted by GuyPerfect
The Ocho was--I think--tanking for today's Hamidon raid on Triumph, and afterwards was tossing around the word Ultra (with a capital U) a lot in Pocket D saying we should definitely keep our eyes out for something next week. I immediately remembered this thread, and I can pitch in that today's rumor seems a lot more likely than it did yesterday.
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I seem to recall Posi's post where he laid down some tentative guidelines for what level of detail you'd get and 9800's are about the lowest of the range with the 260's and 285's being top of the range. That wasn't final, however.
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Originally Posted by SuperOz
I seem to recall Posi's post where he laid down some tentative guidelines for what level of detail you'd get and 9800's are about the lowest of the range with the 260's and 285's being top of the range. That wasn't final, however.
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Either way, it was better than being stuck on a laptop that ran only on minimum >_>
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Originally Posted by Zwillinger
GG, I would tell you that "I am killing you with my mind", but I couldn't find an emoticon to properly express my sentiment.
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Originally Posted by Captain_Photon
NOTE: The Incarnate System is basically farming for IOs on a larger scale, and with more obtrusive lore.
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It might be worth mentioning that on the test server costume pieces that normally use a faux-environmental shader (specifically parts from the Cyborg and Valkyrie set) no longer have them.