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A quick run over some details from the recent ProtonDB data
4 Feb 2019 at 7:02 pm UTC
Not that I have any idea what I'm talking about.
4 Feb 2019 at 7:02 pm UTC
Quoting: tmtvlAssuming that the charge is fair, it's still Sapkowski's fault, though, not CDPRs.It's also nice to see so many people trying out (and enjoying) The Witcher 3, with it being the second most popular game.Yes, very nice seeing plagiarism get rewarded. Good lesson for everyone: want to be successful? Just steal some shit. As long as Moorcock doesn't get his share of the royalties, I'll keep advocating for people to boycott TW.
Not that I have any idea what I'm talking about.
A quick run over some details from the recent ProtonDB data
3 Feb 2019 at 2:28 pm UTC Likes: 6
3 Feb 2019 at 2:28 pm UTC Likes: 6
As to the propriety of 'Platinum' (or even Gold) ratings, extended playtime should be a criterion as well. Some games start OK, but take a nosedive after 5 hours. I get that people are eager to put in enthusiastic reports after 1-2 hours (or even less) of promising gameplay, but that can be very misleading.
I still think that protondb should offer a more detailed survey, and then calculate the final rating itself, based on unambiguous criteria.
Another thing is that there needs to be an option to edit past reports.
I still think that protondb should offer a more detailed survey, and then calculate the final rating itself, based on unambiguous criteria.
Another thing is that there needs to be an option to edit past reports.
NVIDIA have put out a new Linux beta driver with support for 'G-SYNC Compatible monitors'
30 Jan 2019 at 10:58 pm UTC Likes: 9
30 Jan 2019 at 10:58 pm UTC Likes: 9
Quoting: Comandante ÑoñardoWhat is that "Allow Flipping" feature for?That's for Linus. It allows him to flip the bird.
The war of the PC stores is getting ugly, as Metro Exodus becomes a timed Epic Store exclusive
30 Jan 2019 at 6:34 pm UTC Likes: 1
30 Jan 2019 at 6:34 pm UTC Likes: 1
Quoting: MohandevirQuoting: wvstolzingQuoting: MohandevirSpoiler, click me
Edit: Anyway, this game cannot be cannon... Didn't Artyom died at the end of Last Light?! :)Spoiler, click me
He certainly did in my playthrough; though I took it to mean that I couldn't gather enough 'karma' (or whatever) to get the best ending. I've heard (where? how? no idea) that in the most bestest optimal ending there's a hint that he may have survived the final onslaught.Spoiler, click me
I must be a pretty bad player, because I have ,at least, 3 playthrough of Last Light and Artyom died in all of them! Lol!
Oh! Didn't know that:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8kAwXKJtKA [External Link]
Spoiler, click me
And sure enough, youtube has videos for the good ending, e.g.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09oEe1obN2g [External Link] - though frankly these telepathic 'dark ones' (mutant super-humans?) are my least favorite aspect of the whole series. Together with the flying 'demons'. Otherwise everything else is pretty well grounded and bleak as hell, especially in 2033. I really wonder how the 'open air' setting in Exodus will capture that kind of atmosphere again, because to me that was the standout feature of this series.
The war of the PC stores is getting ugly, as Metro Exodus becomes a timed Epic Store exclusive
30 Jan 2019 at 5:53 pm UTC
30 Jan 2019 at 5:53 pm UTC
Quoting: MohandevirSpoiler, click me
Edit: Anyway, this game cannot be cannon... Didn't Artyom died at the end of Last Light?! :)
Spoiler, click me
He certainly did in my playthrough; though I took it to mean that I couldn't gather enough 'karma' (or whatever) to get the best ending. I've heard (where? how? no idea) that in the most bestest optimal ending there's a hint that he may have survived the final onslaught.
Steam Play versus Linux Version, a little performance comparison and more thoughts
28 Jan 2019 at 6:12 pm UTC Likes: 1
28 Jan 2019 at 6:12 pm UTC Likes: 1
Quoting: BrisseAnd again speaking of Metro Exodus. Apparently they have decided last minute before release to ditch Steam and become an Epic Store exclusive. This actually pisses me off 1. because eff exclusives and 2. makes Linux release seem less likely and 3. those stupid enough to pre-order are being screwed over.whoa this is pretty nasty....
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2019/01/28/metro-exodus-becomes-epic-games-store-exclusive/ [External Link]
Those with outstanding pre-orders will receive Metro Exodus as expected on their store of choice, but publisher Deep Silver are sweetening the deal for Epic Store customers a little by cutting the US dollar price of the game a bit. Annoyingly, Euro and UK prices remain the same.
Talking point: What are you playing this weekend?
26 Jan 2019 at 11:27 pm UTC
26 Jan 2019 at 11:27 pm UTC
Dishonored 2 -- hopefully on proton if it doesn't start acting up again.
I really like it, though at normal difficulty it's still a tad too easy. The second game's environments are a lot more detailed (and more Deus Ex-like), though, and that's a big plus.
I really like it, though at normal difficulty it's still a tad too easy. The second game's environments are a lot more detailed (and more Deus Ex-like), though, and that's a big plus.
Steam Play versus Linux Version, a little performance comparison and more thoughts
25 Jan 2019 at 7:53 pm UTC Likes: 1
25 Jan 2019 at 7:53 pm UTC Likes: 1
Quoting: Comandante ÑoñardoRemember that Physx is a feature for a second graphics card.Not in the sense of a requirement, though; maybe as a recommendation. It works just fine on a single card.
Steam Play versus Linux Version, a little performance comparison and more thoughts
25 Jan 2019 at 7:48 pm UTC
25 Jan 2019 at 7:48 pm UTC
Quoting: BrisseSpeaking of Metro, they released the system requirements for Metro Exodus today. Normally I wouldn't care about such event but I did notice it had "Windows" written all over it. :><:dx11 minimum / dx12 'recommended' -- pretty much says it all.
Steam Play versus Linux Version, a little performance comparison and more thoughts
25 Jan 2019 at 3:22 pm UTC
One caveat, though, is whether the game plays out in its entirety at roughly the same level of performance. On proton, I've been playing Dishonored 2 these days, and while the overall performance was great (almost like native, with slightly lower fps & some missing effects) through the first half of the game, the second half took a nosedive, sadly. Suddenly it became a flickering, stuttering mess that keeps crashing.
25 Jan 2019 at 3:22 pm UTC
Quoting: Comandante ÑoñardoLike it was predicted, Metro 2033 REDUX works via Proton 3.16-6 beta with much better performance than the crappy port... with some insignificant light glitches.. But is Platinum.. ... I can't figure how to run the benchmark.How about the bits using physx effects? (Though I can't remember if 2033 had any of those; Last Light certainly did -- only in the windows version.)
One caveat, though, is whether the game plays out in its entirety at roughly the same level of performance. On proton, I've been playing Dishonored 2 these days, and while the overall performance was great (almost like native, with slightly lower fps & some missing effects) through the first half of the game, the second half took a nosedive, sadly. Suddenly it became a flickering, stuttering mess that keeps crashing.
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