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[Ludicrous Speed]

Yea, that's what he's saying, the game is currently having slowdowns when a lot of zombies are on screen, that's why they're saying they're targeting at 30fps. It's in the OP

Well goodbye to all the zombies on screen at once then! That gameplay video with hundreds of zombies, they're going to have to cut that back to about 10 zombies onscreen at once! Ugh

 

[DidntKnowJack]

Yeah, it ain't that it's going to be 30 fps, it's that they haven't even gotten there yet.

That said, this is probably much ado about nothing and they'll reach their target, and everyone (except the 30 fps = slideshow guy) will be happy.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

I think DR1 and 2 were 30 with lots of effects. They felt okay.

Sub-30 would be pretty lame.

What? No, neither DR 1 or 2 were locked 30. Both suffered from significant drops routinely.

 

[waltyftm]

hAHAHA DUMB BASTARDS.

 

[zainetor]

Jesus Christ. I enjoyed Dead Rising 2, but this team can't code worth a shit.

Yep, dr2 was actually worse fps wise.

 

[chickdigger802]

 

[Pai Pai Master]

30fps is a target now? Keep those goalposts low...

 

[B.O.O.M]

Nvm I misunderstood..this is not an unfortunate mis-use of the term. smh

 

[Dunkers92]

Why is this thread so hostile? Knack is made by the damn team with the system architect and is 30fps.

The issue is that they say they are "targeting" 30 FPS.

What if they miss their target? Sub 30fps for a launch game sn't exactly going to give a good impression

 

[munroe]

Why is this thread so hostile? Knack is made by the damn team with the system architect and is 30fps.

DR3 is completely open, has no load times, and asstons of models on screen at once. 30fps is fine, launch games aren't going to ever be the bastion of showing off system power. But I do completely agree that it shouldn't drop below that.

Yeah it seems some people either just want to complain about anything/have too high expectations. Some people think that next-gen is this all amazing powerful force where their games should be able to run at 60fps easily, though the thing is, the more powerful the hardware the more effects and features the developers attempt to introduce.

Take DR3 for an example, yes, it's running on faster hardware however they've now got an open world, no loading, full of thousands of zombies and usable objects there are going to be issues!

 

[BigDug13]

If 30fps is a slideshow, movies at 24fps must look like a stationary picture.

 

[BigJoeGrizzly]

TARGETING 30fps? Zoinks…

 

[PJV3]

Release it as a flipbook.

 

[malfcn]

They still have what, 1.5 months or so to polish the fps?

 

[mysteriousmage09]

Just a reminder.

This

is dipping under 30fps right now. Capcom are making themselves look like absolute fools.

 

[Papercuts]

Well goodbye to all the zombies on screen at once then! That gameplay video with hundreds of zombies, they're going to have to cut that back to about 10 zombies onscreen at once! Ugh

This isn't the wii, lol.

I do agree that it shouldn't drop below 30. I didn't take it like it's a huge issue, framerate is typically always the last thing to get ironed out AFAIK.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Time to buy more cloud power.

Hopefully they can attain 30fps.

 

[Rebel Leader]

"Dead Rising 3 designed to appeal to Call of Duty fans" (from a long time ago)

They like 60fps

 

[BananasWithGuns]

I'm just glad they're being upfront about DR3's frame rate problems.

It's been the biggest knock on the game since it was announced so I'm glad they're making it a focus to stabilize the frame rate and make it a smoother experience.

Here's hoping they reach their goals before launch.

 

[omonimo]

Yep, dr2 was actually worse fps wise.

Yeah this team with all respect it was just terrible even in the past. I have in mind dr2 on ps3, really disturbing. 576p tons of tearing, missing effects, fps drops, goosh... bayonetta in the same console it's a masterpiece in comparison. I will surprise to see DR3 at steady 30 fps on xbone from them.

 

[silver.tongue]

30 fps is not "very smooth" it's a fucking slideshow.

If I've ever seen a Hyperbole...

 

[owasog]

Feel the Power of that 192GB/s ESRAM!!!

 

[EloquentM]

30 fps is not "very smooth" it's a fucking slideshow.

This post is not "very rational" it's fucking hyperbolic.

 

[Nafai1123]

"We're targeting a framerate. There will be frames, and they will change at a targeted interval per second on your television screen. We're hoping that this interval will be brisk enough that the viewer will perceive these pictures as movement. We're also targeting the ability for the viewer to interact directly with these images in a way that makes the picture seem responsive and not all all slow motion. We feel confident that we will be able to acheive our goals by launch."

 

[FinalStageBoss]

Why is this thread so hostile? Knack is made by the damn team with the system architect and is 30fps.

DR3 is completely open, has no load times, and asstons of models on screen at once. 30fps is fine, launch games aren't going to ever be the bastion of showing off system power. But I do completely agree that it shouldn't drop below that.

Because it sounds like theyre struggling to hit 30fps. Which is worrying.

 

[Cornbread78]

Thank goodness the game is only possible thanks to the power of the

Spoiler

cloud

XBox One

I fixed that one for ya.

 

[Splash Wave]

"We're targeting a framerate. There will be frames, and they will change at a targeted interval per second on your television screen. We're hoping that this interval will be brisk enough that the viewer will perceive these pictures as movement. We're also targeting the ability for the viewer to interact directly with these images in a way that makes the picture seem responsive and not all all slow motion. We feel confident that we will be able to acheive our goals by launch."

Brilliant.

 

[SEGAvangelist]

What? No, neither DR 1 or 2 were locked 30. Both suffered from significant drops routinely.

Yeah, if DR1 and DR2 are any indication, then we shouldn't even expect 30fps. Hopefully some gurus from MS get this where it needs to be, because the game looks REALLY fun.

 

[Iacobellis]

This further proves Microsoft was not planning on a 2013 launch.

 

[Jobbs]

I'd be fine with 30 fps. I think you guys are being over-critical because of anti MS -- I'm anti MS too, and I don't plan to buy an xbone, because I don't want to pay for a kinect.

That said, I'll concede that DR3 looks like a lot of fun. And this is 30 fps with a *fuck ton* of zombies around. Haven't you guys played DR games?

Not getting to play this (at least, not getting to play it for a while) is the one thing about not getting an XB1 that burns a bit. The novelty and awesomeness of the first DR1 was a great time in my life.

 

[Linkyn]

Well if potentially solid 30 fps doesn't spell true next gen to you, I don't know what does!

But all joking aside, maybe they should reduce the enemy count if they can't handle it. There are just some things you can't compromise with. And while 30 fps is still very smooth for most video games, there is a reason beyond bragging rights why we are seeing a shift to 60 fps.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Just a reminder.

This


is dipping under 30fps right now. Capcom are making themselves look like absolute fools.

Yes, this picture is representative of what the game is doing and how many zeds are on screen.

Good job.

 

[Steroyd]

Targeting 30FPS, dear lord.

Can't help but cry tears of laughter after reading all the framerate complaints of not hitting 60FPS for other games.

 

[Beer Monkey]

People are crazy if they think 60fps is going to be the framerate of most games next gen. I'd hate to see games like this cut the number of zombies in half to placate the frame rate zealots.

 

[derFeef]

Just a reminder.

This

is dipping under 30fps right now. Capcom are making themselves look like absolute fools.

Gosh I can't wait for this game.

 

[SEGAvangelist]

This further proves Microsoft was not planning on a 2013 launch.

Just proves the Dead Rising team sucks at making games with smooth framerates.

 

[Law Abiding Stranger]

Now the looming question appears above our heads.

What if this was on PS4?

 

[Mikey Jr.]

Their targeting 30fps.

Targeting

 

[derFeef]

Now the looming question appears above our heads.

What if this was on PS4?

No cloud jokes?

 

[Gestault]

Their targeting 30fps.

Targeting

They're

 

[Vestal]

Targeting 30FPS, dear lord.

Can't help but cry tears of laughter after reading all the framerate complaints of not hitting 60FPS for other games.

the frame rate complaints were targeted towards a racing game were 30 vs 60fps is a huge difference.

 

[SEGAvangelist]

Now the looming question appears above our heads.

What if this was on PS4?

It wouldn't even be in development for a next gen console if it weren't for MS I'm pretty sure.

 

[dr_rus]

Their "targeting" 30 FPS?

At least if your targeting 60 you can fall back on 30, what the hell do you fall back if your targeting 30?

25. And 15.

 

[maquiladora]

Yikes, it looks kinda current gen in some of those screenshots. That + "targeting 30fps" = Yikes x2.

 

[KoopaTheCasual]

Why is this thread so hostile? Knack is made by the damn team with the system architect and is 30fps.

DR3 is completely open, has no load times, and asstons of models on screen at once. 30fps is fine, launch games aren't going to ever be the bastion of showing off system power. But I do completely agree that it shouldn't drop below that.

You act like we've seen any locked 30fps footage of Dead Rising. 30fps locked is all dandy.... Saying "we're targeting 30fps for launch" is as bad as Driveclub devs saying "we're targeting 60fps for launch", (i.e. highly doubtful). Perhaps this was just an extremely poor choice of words, but either way, from the performance of DR3, things are not looking good. They should take a couple months to work on this and release it Q1 2014 to counter the "new console drought".

 

[Marty Chinn]

Wow at all the people overreacting to using the term "targeting" to talk about framerate. It's a common way to phrase what framerate they want their game to run at. Every game targets an expected framerate. You don't target high and then fall back on something lower.

 

[fastford58]

This is pretty lol. Nothing in DR3 screams system intensive, and considering it is a port over from current gen, this is pretty gross.

I can't say I necessarily blame MS though. Capcom may be pulling a crapcom with the coding.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Now the looming question appears above our heads.

What if this was on PS4?

It would still have the same problem as the developers have form in releasing games that have frame-rate issues.

 

[RedNumberFive]

No cloud jokes?

Speaking of, I was lead to believe that the cloud, in its infinite power, was there to alleviate these issues.

 

[Pop]

Just a reminder.

This


is dipping under 30fps right now. Capcom are making themselves look like absolute fools.

Damn that image looks terrible.