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Uplay stop making PC games look bad - Andrea Rene edition
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And cleaning the registry after each install/uninstall
Braag
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Before Origin becoming EA's main platform for PC titles, if you bought a Bioware game from somewhere else than Steam, yes you had to manually download the patch and apply it.
But at least BioWare hosts all their patches on their own website so it's not all that shady
bananafactory
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PC gaming can be a massive pain in the ass at times which is essentially the point she is making.
Judging an entire platform based on Uplay functionality and Ubisoft games seems like a sure fire way to come to that conclusion. Shame she doesn't seem to see how most PC folks don't care as much about Ubisoft and Uplay because of this and mostly play games outside of that.
By all means though, if you like and have to play Ubisoft games, a console is the better bet
By all means though, if you like and have to play Ubisoft games, a console is the better bet
StalkerUKCG
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It's convenient as hell.
Drivers auto update for GPU, Games auto update in all modern clients.
Motion joy is if you want to use an unsupported device on pc, grab a Xbox Controller if you want ease.
Temp in the corner for what exactly I've never used this in my life.
Fraps if you want a framerate counter.
Auto detect settings are optimal. If you have a shif pc then fine tune for what you like. I'll take options over its like this deal with it.
bigdaddygamebot
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I'm not particularly a "PC Guy" but that's fucking nonsense. Consoles can be just as much of a massive pain in the ass.
I legitimately had to do that for Steam once because deleted the game the wrong way and had to forage around the the registry in order to redownload the game
collegeStudent
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I dont have the luxury of; Starting a game, Maxing out everything & Ready to go!
I have to tamper with my PC.
To make sure
A) I get good frames
B) My PC wont burst into flames (Sarcasm)
RipperGrim
Member
I used directx as an example, but when was the last time you had to redo a computer from scratch? It's a pain in the ass getting all the software again and that's when I have everything on USB and discs, so if she's not just talking about getting a game set up through U play (for all I know she is) but getting a PC set up, especially for someone who isn't used to dealing with it, can be a hassle that consoles make look easy. For a console, it tells you you need to update or install something and all you do is press okay, be that for games or system software. All you have to do is wait.
There's a reason why people want to pay someone like Alienware for their prebuilt PC's that are most often expensive as shit.
Ricky Ricardo
Member
Keep going man, still got a lot to cover.
On top of Andrea's hilarious gaffes, we have this gem and it's fantastic response. Thread has delivered!
collegeStudent
Banned
Of course my PC is crap...If it wasn't an outdated PC, I wouldn't have this problem.
Point being - Andrea can pop in a game on her console and be ready to play.
Having to tamper with the settings is a non-issue on consoles
Uh... I thought Ubisoft fixed that by making every future post-TC'sSC:Blacklist Uplay title patch a la Steam?
Then again: It's a fucking pre-alpha what the fuck does she expect? Total autonomy?
I mean, sure? I said as much. if the mods feel the discussion is veering towards pointless arguments or hate-talk then lock it down
you're not one of them, tho. news flash
already wasted 2 posts on it, including the first reply
Trojita
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Steam has the same problems or at least did with continually installing stuff even when it seems the file was finished downloading.
Uplay has some problems with it.
Plus they are dealing with an Alpha not a full game.
Also computers are really easy now to setup from a fresh installation
Use Windows Updates
Ninite
Graphics Card Driver (Though Windows Update seems to cover this now)
Antivirus
You are done.
Uplay has some problems with it.
Plus they are dealing with an Alpha not a full game.
Also computers are really easy now to setup from a fresh installation
Use Windows Updates
Ninite
Graphics Card Driver (Though Windows Update seems to cover this now)
Antivirus
You are done.
collegeStudent
Banned
Or you could just run it in console mode and put everything at low settings
lmao, not gonna lie. This post is incredible...even if it is ignorant
bananafactory
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I've never experienced any nightmares on consoles like I have with some PC titles.
I spent $120 on Battlefield 4 + Premium and the game doesn't even launch, it just crashes to desktop. Reimaged my system and updated all drivers to no avail. EA claims it's a graphics card issue and won't refund me. That does not happen to me on my consoles.
Many Steam games that are old don't work at all on modern systems until you go in and change config files or download unofficial fan patches.
There's tons more. I love my PC but saying consoles can be just as painful is ridiculous. There's way more factors in play with PCs and as a result there's far more potential for complications.
iNvid02
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definitely not true if you have anything close to a decent rig. this myth about uplay being utterly nonfunctional should really stop. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=510549
geforce experience offers optimal settings with a couple of clicks, you might wanna keep an extinguisher nearby just in case though, PCs catch fire all the time ( ͠° ͟ʖ ͡°)
Goro Majima
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The last time I re-installed windows, it seemed like Windows itself basically downloaded everything I needed. I'm pretty sure you just have to download the Steam client and log in and that's it!
10 years ago sure
bananafactory
Banned
Is PC gaming better than it was 10 years ago? Absolutely, miles better. Is it as convenient and "simple" as consoles? Not even close.
StalkerUKCG
Banned
It's a non issue on PC if you ignore them and let optimal take their place.
collegeStudent
Banned
I'll look up GeForce experience. Thank you
You must be really unfamiliar with Andrea Rene.
orthodoxy1095
Banned
Hey now
This is totally wrong. We are the one who respect, honor, and recognize games the most.
Games are not commodities to be fought over. We help them to get the care, love, and attention they deserve. This is not dumb or weird.
Video games, some of them are the most amazing, fun, worthwhile, and precious things in the world. They made our life that much more meaningful and completed. Without them we have no reason to live in this cold and selfish planet. So what's wrong that we do a little to simply our experience with the games who saved us?
Just saying if we are all a bit more respectful or thoughtful or understanding our world would be a much better place. Games they are our guide and inspiration so we appreciate them and want to play them simply, that's all
There are legitimate grievances that come with PC gaming, the open nature of the platform can introduce more technical problems. That's a legitimate thing to complain about.
What is odd is that her actual complaints either are far from exclusive to PC (when she used it as an example as to why she mainly just uses consoles) or haven't actually been relevant for 10-15 years, seriously.
What is odd is that her actual complaints either are far from exclusive to PC (when she used it as an example as to why she mainly just uses consoles) or haven't actually been relevant for 10-15 years, seriously.
bananafactory
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I know nothing about her, that's just the vibe I got from the tweets in the OP.
PC gaming is horrible
Driver Update
Windows Update
GeForce Experience
Disk Defragging
All those antivirus programs who wants to search my PC 24/7 while using 90% of my processor power
List is long.
Been a console gamer since 2002 and still going strong. No problem with 720p and 30 FPS either.
Driver Update
Windows Update
GeForce Experience
Disk Defragging
All those antivirus programs who wants to search my PC 24/7 while using 90% of my processor power
List is long.
Been a console gamer since 2002 and still going strong. No problem with 720p and 30 FPS either.
OverturePT
Member
As long as she buys a new console to keep playing the newer games.
Try to put a SNES cartridge on a Wii U. Obviously it will never be perfect, but at least you can work around it.
Nothing is perfect, it's just the misinformation that some people eat up that kinda sucks. I don't see any problem in what she tweeted, but some people might as well use it as an argument about why consoles are better.
bananafactory
Banned
It sounds like you haven't used a PC since 2002 either.
Vire
Member
The trolling in this thread is top tier level.Or you could just run it in console mode and put everything at low settings
RealityCheque
Banned
Installing GTA V on my ps4 was total fucking ordeal. Installing TLOU took for-fucking-ever and my connection is perfectly good.
It ain't "the PC" its UBI, which is another reason I rarely buy their games (Valiant Hearts notwithstanding!). And what the hell are "shady downloads"? Is UBI including the "Ask toolbar" with its patches now?!
It ain't "the PC" its UBI, which is another reason I rarely buy their games (Valiant Hearts notwithstanding!). And what the hell are "shady downloads"? Is UBI including the "Ask toolbar" with its patches now?!
bananafactory
Banned
That's a silly argument. Almost no one is going to expect an SNES cartridge to work on a WiiU.
It's extremely easy to buy a title from Steam without knowing it will not work on your system.
Trojita
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I hope this is trolling.
StalkerUKCG
Banned
Driver Update < Background>
Windows Update <Background>
GeForce Experience <Optional>
Disk Defragging <People do this?>
All those antivirus programs who wants to search my PC 24/7 while using 90% of my processor power <Background/Can be scheduled>
PC gaming has many faults these are not them.
Steps to play a game on console:
1) Start console
2) Insert disc/download game, possibly install
3) Play
Steps to play a game on a fresh Windows PC:
1) Start PC
2a) Maybe need to install shop client (Steam/Origin/uPlay/etc)
2b) Install game from shop, disc, or its own installer
3) Play
I'd say its pretty close.
OMG this! PC gaming would be SO much better if I didn't have to defrag my hard drive every time I open Steam.
OverturePT
Member
Not if you know how to read. You are playing on a PC, you should read the requirements.
Facism
Member
I'm glad i don't have to download anymore RAM.
Leafhopper
Banned
How do we make you a member right now?
Or you could just run it in console mode and put everything at low settings
It's unpossible to go that low on PC, unpossible.
Does it need to be as "simple" and convenient as a console though? With steam and origin being what they are, how much more simple do you need to make it? They are literally click and play.
collegeStudent
Banned
Someone give this man a medal! lol
Still not a massive pain in the ass, especially compared to this gen.
While PC gaming is becoming more convenient, consoles from 10 years ago were A LOT simpler than consoles from now.
You can no longer say they're pick up and play.
StalkerUKCG
Banned
But what if I buy a game my 2002 Alienware hypergamer laptop can't play?
bananafactory
Banned
Is that the experience most of the time? Yes. All the time? No.
Agreed on the console front, the fact games can now crash to the dashboard with an error code is just making them more like PCs. And I'm not saying PC gaming is always a massive pain, I'm saying it CAN be. 95% of my PC titles work fine, but there are some that are a nightmare.
And no I'm not a moron, I know how to update my video drivers and check windows error logs and google error codes to see what's causing them.
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