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Total War: Warhammer review thread
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Because of BRANDS.
Netherscourge
Banned
Here's a guy running the game on a GTX 970 at ~40 FPS with Ultra Presets & a i7 4770K CPU and 16GB of RAM.
He said he has had no crashes after 30 hours of gameplay thus far.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lb5zNmolLbE
He said you can get around 60FPS with the 970 using HIGH presets instead of Ultra.
Of course, this is just 1 PC configuration though.
Goldfishking
Member
hell has frozen over
Ha! I was just coming here to post his video. He rated it a 9 and was critical of the multiplayer (rating it about a 6/7 but a 9 overall). He's not really a reviewer though but the main reason I was going to post is because he's one of the more competent/enjoyable Total War players on Youtube and will be doing a ton of Warhammer pre/post release for those of you looking to check it out more before pulling the trigger.
ShadowSwordmaster
Banned
I trust Heir when it comes to Total War games
Garuda1One
Member
IGN said the pacing was bad.
I mean, this is a Total War game, its you who set the pace.
nonetheless, definitely buying this. Spend dozens of hours in shogun 2, medieval 2 and rome... (not 2)
I mean, this is a Total War game, its you who set the pace.
nonetheless, definitely buying this. Spend dozens of hours in shogun 2, medieval 2 and rome... (not 2)
Only if you're the one playing Chaos
RipperGrim
Member
The gamespot review mentions massively improved ai. Which means it's at least functional.
Well the reviews would suggest why that is
Probably my biggest complaint of nearly every Total War. Really glad they focused on it for this game.
CecilRousso
Member
It's a shame that they're using Denuvo in this though.
hunchback
Member
Are you talking about the collectors edition with the Dwarven drinking horn? My wife ordered that for me and I'm waiting for the shipment. Do you have yours and if so, how is the quality?
Lister
Banned
I'm all for using Denuvo on every PC game. Fuck pirates.
Lister
Banned
Where can I pick that up?!
CecilRousso
Member
Don't mind that, but I'm not fond of additional server depencies for single player games.
This. I've been interested in this for a while but having not played Total War games before the performance issues are what gave me pause going by what some have said. If it plays decently from the start I might pick this up tonight.
RipperGrim
Member
It means the death of modding games just so you know.
Netherscourge
Banned
Pacing in RTS games is always bad because there's no guarantee you'll complete any specific battle in the time frame that the story itself would be set up for.
johancruijff
Banned
sssssh
the Total War series is not loved due to the shit-ton of mods that gave the oldest titles a longevity like no others
Not always, Total War Warhammer has mod support and Steam workshop integration. So will Dawn of War 3 which I assume will use Denuvo since they're by the same publisher. Depends on the developer if they're willing to release SDK's and integrate Steam workshop. It will however stop people from using third party tools to create their own mods.
AndyMoogle
Member
He doesn't think the CPU matters much... I seriously doubt that for a RTS. Do you know which speed he has on that CPU? He doesn't mention that.
Lister
Banned
I don't think Denuvo is server dependent... well not after the unlock, am I wrong? 'cause then I do have a problem with Denuvo.
I liked it because it was transparent to me as a user, and because it flummoxed the cracking groups.
Lister
Banned
Not really, Dx/OpenGL injection still functions I believe, so long as the app is a standard windows app. And if the dev wants to support mods, it certainly be possible. But yes, likely anything that intends to mess with the executable won't work unless it's exposed deliberately by the developer.
In my ideal world Dev would implement denuvo for the first 6 months or so, with proper mod support - all data files and references available outside of the executable, preferably with a toolset that allows access to some of the running game's memory via API through Denuvo.
Then in 6 months or so, denuvo is removed in a patch for full third party mod access.
Well, actually in an idela world people wouldn't pirate PC games
Impulsor
Member
Mod support is confirmed for this game.
Statements:
This game uses Denuvo
This game supports mods
Conclusion:
Denuvo does not kill mod support
Possumowner
Member
Some very nice reviews.But shall hold off for performance write ups/impressions....but looking like theyve hit it outta the park
Lister
Banned
Yeah, reading that Denuvo FAQ only makes me happy they are using it.
I want to preorder the game now, given the good reviews, but I still haven't heard anything about the physicla collector's edition, is that a Europe only thing?
I want a drinking horn!!! Put some sparkling cider in there and I'm ready to kill me some orcs.
I want to preorder the game now, given the good reviews, but I still haven't heard anything about the physicla collector's edition, is that a Europe only thing?
I want a drinking horn!!! Put some sparkling cider in there and I'm ready to kill me some orcs.
PeskyToaster
Member
I don't think anyone has claimed it yet. I put a post in the OTs OT. It would be my first OT so it might not be spectacular.
It is. Every time they patch the client, it requires reconnection.
You are out of luck, all sold out.
https://www.totalwar.com/product/total-war-warhammer-high-king-edition-0
Lister
Banned
::sigh:: Oh well, preordering on GMG.
Hellshingu
Member
I really want to jump in but I think i may have to wait for GAF impressions and more performance reviews. From what you guys have posted they seem to have addressed issues I usually have with these games at launch (performance and AI) but it doesn't hurt to wait. Really glad they decided to extend the preorder bonus to the first week of sales. Makes it easier for me to get enough information and footage before pulling the trigger.
Lister
Banned
I like to watch Heir of Carthage, LionHeartx10, PrinceofMacedon and MalakithSkadi.
Been channel surfing on Twitch but there's nothing I can recommend so far.
PeskyToaster
Member
HeirOfCarthage has been brought up here. I think Creative Assembly is streaming right now and they have a number of battle videos, showcases, and campaign stuff on the CA youtube channel. Lots of gameplay out there.
I enjoyed Atilla. The new stuff they added worked really well. Different enough to distinguish it from Rome II. The horde mechanic is pretty interesting though it definitely takes some getting used to if you've played the "normal" way for so long. It was also a pretty good feeling to just destroy settlements. I recently got a beefed up rig so I was finally able to play it for real.
ShadowSwordmaster
Banned
These are the ones that I usually go to.