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martino · Oct 28, 2014

Kezen said:
Nvidia Gameworks video :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFlQ9CtLi-0&list=UUHuiy8bXnmK5nisYHUd1J5g

I'm still on the fence but DAMN at those particles. Seamingly not present on consoles.

Yep i watched a live stream to the first boss and preview stream on pc and i already noticed this on the first boss (there is far less fire particules when the boss dance with his blabe)

paperspace · Oct 28, 2014

Rhaknar said:
what kind of question is that? thats like saying a movie cant be too long because you are enjoying it.

everything gets old at a point, some games reach that point faster than others. you might enjoy 5 hours of a COD campaign but you probably wouldnt enjoy a 20 hour COD campaign for example

What? That's a terrible analogy. It's an entirely different medium. You rarely play a game from start to finish in one sitting. And I also don't see how it matters.

If it gets boring because of old and repetitive gameplay, it's because of old and repetitive gameplay, not the game length itself.

It's not impossible to evolve the gameplay in such a way that it manages to keep one's interest in several hundred hours.

aravuus · Oct 28, 2014

Darkone said:
Disappointed to read on IGN that there is no difficult to choose from, wish they would released it with a really tough difficulty for the challenge.

There isn't? Goddamn it, I was planning on playing on a harder difficulty setting after a bunch of "it's a bit easy" posts

jesu · Oct 28, 2014

Looking good to me in the reviews, even it being a bit too easy is a plus to me

paperspace · Oct 28, 2014

Muntu said:
There isn't? Goddamn it, I was planning on playing on a harder difficulty setting after a bunch of "it's a bit easy" posts

I'm cautiously waiting for some mods to show up.

Kezen said:
Nvidia Gameworks video :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFlQ9CtLi-0&list=UUHuiy8bXnmK5nisYHUd1J5g

I'm still on the fence but DAMN at those particles. Seamingly not present on consoles.

misho8723 said:
Benchmarks

More info: http://gamegpu.ru/action-/-fps-/-tps/lords-of-the-fallen-test-gpu.html

This is very promising. Coming from The Evil Within, it basically looks like a technical masterpiece.

Darkone · Oct 28, 2014

Muntu said:
There isn't? Goddamn it, I was planning on playing on a harder difficulty setting after a bunch of "it's a bit easy" posts

Don`t know if to play it now because i am hyped for this game or wait that maybe they will make it harder threw a patch.

GHG · Oct 28, 2014

Kezen said:
Nvidia Gameworks video :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFlQ9CtLi-0&list=UUHuiy8bXnmK5nisYHUd1J5g

I'm still on the fence but DAMN at those particles. Seamingly not present on consoles.

misho8723 said:
Benchmarks

More info: http://gamegpu.ru/action-/-fps-/-tps/lords-of-the-fallen-test-gpu.html

Kezen said:
Seems like a very well made game, tech wise. And well optimized as well, once again I'm surprised to see such a low power GPU doing so well (750ti).

Decent scaling.

This is a game in more than happy to get behind.

Definitely getting this later this week to play over the weekend.

Dictator93 · Oct 28, 2014

Kezen said:
Seems like a very well made game, tech wise. And well optimized as well, once again I'm surprised to see such a low power GPU doing so well (750ti).

Decent scaling.

That is some pretty beautiful core scaling.

Lux R7 · Oct 28, 2014

Other than the challenge, is there any other reason to play in ng+?
I mean, can u find some unique items or enemies?
Maybe it's soon to ask this, but..

CyberPunked · Oct 28, 2014

Unlocks at 6pm tonight in the UK I think.

Corpekata · Oct 28, 2014

Lux86 said:
Other than the challenge, is there any other reason to play in ng+?
I mean, can u find some unique items or enemies?
Maybe it's soon to ask this, but..

Can get the other "class" spells. Would assume some of the loot is better too.

Lux R7 · Oct 28, 2014

Corpekata said:
Can get the other "class" spells. Would assume some of the loot is better too.

yeah, i really hope the loot changes a little.

Kezen · Oct 28, 2014

Dictator93 said:
That is some pretty beautiful core scaling.

Impressive to see that even the 16 threads monster is not left idle.
But does it really benefit from more cores performance wise ?

Still nice to see hyperthreading finally taken advantage of, Watch Dogs also benefits from it :
http://www.computerbase.de/2014-05/benchmarks-watch-dogs-amd-nvidia-vergleich/
Hopefully more games put those logical cores to use.

GHG · Oct 28, 2014

What's the cheapest place to get a legitimate steam code for this game?

NEO0MJ · Oct 28, 2014

So, is anyone gonna open a PC performance thread? Really curious about how well it runs on mid/midlow computers.

GHG said:
What's the cheapest place to get a legitimate steam code for this game?

You can get it on gamestop for $42 if you use the code PCD15PR. For some reason GMG won't be selling this game.

Yoshichan · Oct 28, 2014

First time in this thread, two things:

1: HowZatOZ, excellent work on the OT! I really wanted to do it at first but you were quicker than me. Now, however, I regret nothing. Good job, sir

2: I wish everyone good luck with the game! I am, unfortunately, not going to be able to play the game until Friday (which was the original release date for EU, but they changed that). I remember making a post that I'd try the following technical things out:

- i-frames on fat/medium/light roll
- i-frames on fat/medium/light jump
- framerate, tearing (PS4)
- multiplier cap (does it exceed 2.0?)
- hit cancel animations and frame delays per weapon type
- timing on parries (how strict it is, compared to Demon's, Dark 1 and Dark 2)
- delay required before being able to backstab

But now that I'll be 4 days behind, could someone else please try and 'fulfill' this list? I'm positive that I'm not the only one who would love to get these questions answered.

Thanks everyone, and good luck!

drotahorror · Oct 28, 2014

Does anyone know if all bosses are supposed to drop something? I killed the second and got nothing.

then I went into (not really spoilers)

the portal after talking to the captain and there was only 1 chest and it had nothing in it either. The last portal after first boss had 3 chests with loot

. So yeah I dunno seems like I should have got something in one of those 2 instances.

Nevermind about the second part. Guess it's some kind of challenge area. But still 2nd boss didn't drop jack.

And now that I've died in the challenge area and backtracked to the boss there's loot.

weird.

Diablohead · Oct 28, 2014

Postman has failed me

hopefully tomorrow I can play this.

banjoted · Oct 28, 2014

NEO0MJ said:
So, is anyone gonna open a PC performance thread? Really curious about how well it runs on mid/midlow computers.

This. The PC Gamer 30fps comment is bothering me.

GHG · Oct 28, 2014

banjoted said:
This. The PC Gamer 30fps comment is bothering me.

PC gamer apparently reviewed this on a low spec machine.

Does the game have an in-built benchmark?

KCroxtonJr · Oct 28, 2014

GHG said:
What's the cheapest place to get a legitimate steam code for this game?

cdkeys has it for 33 bucks, it doesn't come with the Lionheart pack DLC if that matters to you though.

Jolkien · Oct 28, 2014

Amazon had a release day delivery but they didn't ship the game yet.. Probably tommorrow. -_-

BumRush · Oct 28, 2014

Darkone said:
Don`t know if to play it now because i am hyped for this game or wait that maybe they will make it harder threw a patch.

Supposedly it's not "easy" per se, just more forgiving than the souls games. As an appetizer to bloodborne that's fine with me. I'll play tonight and update with difficulty impressions.

Diablohead · Oct 28, 2014

Not too keen on the sounds of the game becoming easier as you get towards the end, I do hope they add in a hardcore mode at some point.

Carlius · Oct 28, 2014

Diablohead said:
Not too keen on the sounds of the game becoming easier as you get towards the end, I do hope they add in a hardcore mode at some point.

ya, same issue with witcher 2, where you were so freaking op by chapter 3 it was ridiculous. dunno why they seem to have this tendency

SRV · Oct 28, 2014

Just got mine despatched!

Can't wait to play it after all the positive comments.

v0mitg0d · Oct 28, 2014

Let's do this!

Just beat the second major boss. Let's move forward! Join me:

http://www.twitch.tv/eatgames

Sesuadra · Oct 28, 2014

for people who own xbox one and ps4..which version should they buy?

Kensuke · Oct 28, 2014

Here is my opinion of the game from the impressions thread. Later on I ran into some terrible bugs. Since then I've managed to glitch myself through that door and continue the game. The audio issues persist though.

I'm halfway through NG+, it's been a cakewalk. Haven't seen anything new yet. I'm sure I haven't found all secret walls yet. Curious about those.

Alcoholikaust · Oct 28, 2014

Sesuadra said:
for people who own xbox one and ps4..which version should they buy?

I played 2 hours of the XB1 version on Sunday and it was great-the tearing was there-but nothing off putting about it.I am in the same boat-I have wanted it forever on PS4 but after that taste on XB1 may just get it there-felt right (with the controller)

there are streams of both right now-

-is the fabled vsync day one patch up/or does it not exist (PS4?)

flaxknuckles · Oct 28, 2014

Kensuke said:
Here is my opinion of the game from the impressions thread. Later on I ran into some terrible bugs. Since then I've managed to glitch myself through that door and continue the game. The audio issues persist though.

I'm halfway through NG+, it's been a cakewalk. Haven't seen anything new yet. I'm sure I haven't found all secret walls yet. Curious about those.

I knew that Mimic skill was going to lead to some fuckery when I saw it in a stream. It's basically a x2 strength buff

Grady · Oct 28, 2014

Carlius said:
ya, same issue with witcher 2, where you were so freaking op by chapter 3 it was ridiculous. dunno why they seem to have this tendency

had the same issue with wit her 2. I was so overpowered I didn't die once in chapter 3. Seeing that witcher 3 claims to have over 200 hours of game play with side quests and shit, I assume it will be the same if you get derailed from campaign.

Feeroper · Oct 28, 2014

So are there performance differences between xb1 and ps4 other than the res?

I see a lot of comment about bad tearing and dips from 30 FPS on Ps4. Is this just as bad for xb1? I normally defer to ps4 for multiplats, but I'm truly torn on this. If performance is better on xb1 I don't mind the lower resolution, but if they are the same I'll go ps4.

Kezen · Oct 28, 2014

NEO0MJ said:
So, is anyone gonna open a PC performance thread? Really curious about how well it runs on mid/midlow computers.

http--www.gamegpu.ru-images-stories-Test_GPU-Action-Lords_Of_The_Fallen-test-LordsOfTheFallen_1920.jpg

Laurentius · Oct 28, 2014

Heard some negative impresssions leading up to the release, but the reviews make it sound pretty decent. Also watched some streams last night and it definitely looked fun. Almost every preview I watched or read about had people wearing the heaviest armor possible saying that was "the way to play the game", but I watched a stream with a guy wearing light/no armor who did a lot more Souls style dodging. So it seems like there are certainly different viable playstyles (despite what I read in some previews).

I'll probably pick it up on sale.

serverny · Oct 28, 2014

GHG said:
PC gamer apparently reviewed this on a low spec machine.

Reviewed on: Core i5-3570, 8GB RAM, GTX Titan.
So low spec, such wow.
And game still had plenty of crashes.

Diablohead · Oct 28, 2014

Kensuke said:
I'm halfway through NG+, it's been a cakewalk. Haven't seen anything new yet. I'm sure I haven't found all secret walls yet. Curious about those.

I'm guessing no enemies have raised HP in NG+ so far? disappointing

ironcreed · Oct 28, 2014

I knew this game would be solid. Can't wait to finally try it later on tonight.

nbthedude · Oct 28, 2014

NEO0MJ said:
So, is anyone gonna open a PC performance thread? Really curious about how well it runs on mid/midlow computers.

You can get it on gamestop for $42 if you use the code PCD15PR. For some reason GMG won't be selling this game.

I'm pretty convinced it will scale fine. I am much more concerned about all the reviews talking about constant crashing of the .exe.

I really really hope they get that fixed ASAP.

Kezen · Oct 28, 2014

nbthedude said:
I'm pretty convinced it will scale fine. I am much more concerned about all the reviews talking about constant crashing of the .exe.

I really really hope they get that fixed ASAP.

http://www.dsogaming.com/news/lords-of-the-fallen-day-one-patch-detailed-brings-numerous-bug-fixes/

Lords of the Fallen releases today and CI Games has revealed the changelog for the day-one update that gamers will have to download. This update is 5GB in size and comes with lots of bug fixes. In addition, this update improves LODs, brings general lighting, animation, and visual effects improvements, and reduces visual glitches. As always, this update will be auto-downloaded from Steam and you can view the complete changelog below.

Perhaps the reviewer hasn't installed the day one patch.

Shaunboy97 · Oct 28, 2014

My only advice is to lose the helmet and shield... It's better to be fast than heavily armored (at least in the beginning)

Ricker · Oct 28, 2014

Patching now on the PS4 and it is in fact almost 5 GB...

Not sure what class to use...looks like a lot of folks are going Warrior...might try the Cleric.

Moral Panic · Oct 28, 2014

My Amazon PC physical copy just came but apparently the game "Isn't officially out yet" so I can't install. Good ol Steam.

theDeeDubs · Oct 28, 2014

Don't know why I thought this was $50 on consoles but I couldn't wait for a price drop on this, so it's downloading on my XB1 while I'm counting down the hours until I can squeeze in a few minutes on my lunch break.

Lords is looking good from the streams I've seen. I do hope there is a decent selection of smaller 1-handers that aren't daggers. I have always hated the big on-your-shoulder 1-handers in Souls. It's cool in Berserk, but I hate feeling so slow. Magic seems a little disappointing too. Was hoping a cleric would be a little more hybrid. I was wanting to play a sword/mace and gauntlet style melee character, but the gauntlet just seems like a pea shooter, and magic seems more like limited buffs for your melee. Still I'm looking forward to sinking my teeth in. Hopefully this will tide me over until we get a Souls collection on the new consoles or until Bloodborne next year.

Gnome Scat · Oct 28, 2014

Just stopping in to say that that is a 10/10 OT.

Ricker · Oct 28, 2014

PSN just went down for maintenance,thank god the patch is still downloading though lol...and yeah,nice OT.

v0mitg0d · Oct 28, 2014

Sesuadra said:
for people who own xbox one and ps4..which version should they buy?

I've seen both, get PS4. It has a higher frame rate (at least pre-launch) but has some tearing.

Sothpaw · Oct 28, 2014

IGN (for what that's worth) said warrior magic makes the fights trivial after a while. That's alright, Dark Souls 2 DLC just put me through some really punishing stuff so I don't mind a more chilled out game this go round.

Looking at those benchmarks almost makes me want to upgrade my 7970 to a 980.

Jimmyfenix · Oct 28, 2014

I hope some generous gaffers let people share play to try it out. I might do it when i get the game

Plumpman · Oct 28, 2014

Did the day one patch come out today or last night on release?

Just wondering because I played last night a bit and had no issues other than some frame drops.

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