Episode one, on launch day, was incorporated into two packs of games sold on Steam (including the complete pack for $80) contain Episode 1, in addition to the $20 pack sold in stores that includes HL2:DM and HLS:DM.
It's not really Valve fault, it's a physical condition that has nothing to do with their software. Try increasing the distance between your monitor and your face. Play with other lights on. Take a break every now and then.
In regards to the sibling posts here, vsync is off by default but can be enabled in Options | Video | Advanced.
Deleting clientregistry.blob will force Steam to rediscover it's directory tree. Basically if you move it around you need to delete the clientregistry.blob or it will use the old directories.
Try pausing and resuming the preload if it stops. Also, note the steam tray icon. If it has the dotted line thingies, it's downloading, if not, it's not (and I would pause/resume the preload to try and force it to resume, although it will resume itself if you wait).
Basically I would advise patience. Try letting it run overnight, you'll probably find it done in the morning.
When part 1 of MINERVA came out I was like "WTF, that ended at the worst spot, I want MORE." When part 2 came out, I was like "WTF, that ended at the worst spot, I want MORE."
So stop posting on slashdot and go back to mapping! >.>
I found Episode 1 has more entertainment value per square inch than the original Half-Life 2, which more than makes up for it being shorter. It most certantly makes the $20 price seem low now that I've played it.
There were new "gimmicks" introduced (new enemies, new puzzle components) and variants thereof used very well. They were fairly easy to figure out but that didn't make it any less satisfying when the way forward would open to more cool stuff. You seriously can't go more than a few meters without something cool happening.
The commentary is a bonus. I was disappointed that there were only a couple that took control of you or tweaked the rendering engine temporarily to show you something, more of that sort of thing would have been real neat. But the commentary itself was still very good, you learn a bit about the behind the scenes stuff (sort of like a mini "Making Of" while in the game. However, sometimes it's hard to hear commentary if in-game characters are talking at the same time. Fortunately you can always move away to more easily listen to the commentary.
The only qualms I have is that I had a weird hanging problem (maybe something with my drivers, who knows) but on a second play through it disappeared.
Also, I missed vehicles. The episode 2 teaser reveals large outdoor areas, hopefully you'll get a vehicle for part of the episode.
In short: I am quite looking forward to episodes 2 and 3 and will preorder as soon as the option becomes available on Steam.
I mean, someone with the right knowledge can break into your car and steal it before you even know it's gone! And then we have drunk drivers, car accidents, and loads of other problems. Never mind that not everyone can take public transportation, AWAY WITH CARS.
How do you TRIGGER the incremental update without waiting for Firefox to figure out there is one? I find it's quicker to download the full 4mb installer than it is to wait for the 500kb patch to be detected.
You'll never get the full bandwidth all the time with home user plans. If you want the full bandwidth all the time, go for a business package. Businesses tend to be able to sue when they don't get what they paid for, so you're more likely to actually get what you pay for. (Actually another line of reasoning is that it's more important for businesses to have their bandwidth when they need it, but I like my line of reasoning more.)
Vista's new Display Driver Model. It allows for a hardware accellerated desktop environment, in addition to multiple hardware accellerated windows (ie two videos can both be playing hardware accellerated at once) and the ability for GFX cards to have virtual memory.
DX10 is built to take advantage of these new improvements. If they backported it, they'd have to do one of the following:
- Don't take advantage of the new DDM in Vista, and just do an incremental update.
- Backport the entire DDM to XP. This will result in less reasons to buy Vista anyways.
Option 1 was clearly unacceptable if MS wanted to make advancements in PC gaming software tech (stuff). Option 2 is clearly unacceptable from a business standpoint.
This game is awesome, and lots of fun. GET IT. This is like what Super Mario World might have been if Nintendo waited until now to continue the Mario franchise.
Also, the Blue Shell powerup (it allows you to dash to curl into a shell and knock enemies while speeding through the level) will be featured in Super Smash Bros Brawl, and it fits so perfectly I can't help but think it was planned.
Law enforcement officials ARE running servers. I think this has been mentioned on Slashdot before... at least I think someone traced a server group to Sony or the RIAA or something.
I assume it's 30TB UNCOMPRESSED. That's alot of black. PNG FTW.
Also if they can only store the inital state of the sky on the first night and then store the CHANGES between the skies (maybe a slight change in brightness of a few stars, a comet a few pixels big, etc, which wouldn't make for a large file of changes.
1. Jack is the only disaster I'm seeing.
2. I already know what Jack thinks about video games, I don't need to read his bull**** to figure it out. We all saw this coming.
3. Damn the media for not ignoring him like all the smart people are.
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Hahaha oh if only my points hadn't expired this morning.
Episode one, on launch day, was incorporated into two packs of games sold on Steam (including the complete pack for $80) contain Episode 1, in addition to the $20 pack sold in stores that includes HL2:DM and HLS:DM.
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You can see the details of the three packages here: http://storefront.steampowered.com/v2/index.php?a
It's not really Valve fault, it's a physical condition that has nothing to do with their software. Try increasing the distance between your monitor and your face. Play with other lights on. Take a break every now and then.
In regards to the sibling posts here, vsync is off by default but can be enabled in Options | Video | Advanced.
Deleting clientregistry.blob will force Steam to rediscover it's directory tree. Basically if you move it around you need to delete the clientregistry.blob or it will use the old directories.
Try pausing and resuming the preload if it stops. Also, note the steam tray icon. If it has the dotted line thingies, it's downloading, if not, it's not (and I would pause/resume the preload to try and force it to resume, although it will resume itself if you wait).
Basically I would advise patience. Try letting it run overnight, you'll probably find it done in the morning.
When part 1 of MINERVA came out I was like "WTF, that ended at the worst spot, I want MORE." When part 2 came out, I was like "WTF, that ended at the worst spot, I want MORE."
So stop posting on slashdot and go back to mapping! >.>
I found Episode 1 has more entertainment value per square inch than the original Half-Life 2, which more than makes up for it being shorter. It most certantly makes the $20 price seem low now that I've played it.
There were new "gimmicks" introduced (new enemies, new puzzle components) and variants thereof used very well. They were fairly easy to figure out but that didn't make it any less satisfying when the way forward would open to more cool stuff. You seriously can't go more than a few meters without something cool happening.
The commentary is a bonus. I was disappointed that there were only a couple that took control of you or tweaked the rendering engine temporarily to show you something, more of that sort of thing would have been real neat. But the commentary itself was still very good, you learn a bit about the behind the scenes stuff (sort of like a mini "Making Of" while in the game. However, sometimes it's hard to hear commentary if in-game characters are talking at the same time. Fortunately you can always move away to more easily listen to the commentary.
The only qualms I have is that I had a weird hanging problem (maybe something with my drivers, who knows) but on a second play through it disappeared.
Also, I missed vehicles. The episode 2 teaser reveals large outdoor areas, hopefully you'll get a vehicle for part of the episode.
In short: I am quite looking forward to episodes 2 and 3 and will preorder as soon as the option becomes available on Steam.
I mean, someone with the right knowledge can break into your car and steal it before you even know it's gone! And then we have drunk drivers, car accidents, and loads of other problems. Never mind that not everyone can take public transportation, AWAY WITH CARS.
How do you TRIGGER the incremental update without waiting for Firefox to figure out there is one? I find it's quicker to download the full 4mb installer than it is to wait for the 500kb patch to be detected.
You'll never get the full bandwidth all the time with home user plans. If you want the full bandwidth all the time, go for a business package. Businesses tend to be able to sue when they don't get what they paid for, so you're more likely to actually get what you pay for. (Actually another line of reasoning is that it's more important for businesses to have their bandwidth when they need it, but I like my line of reasoning more.)
And don't forget everyone's favorite brick, the original Game Boy! 3
...the country's name was SWEEDEN.
The whole point of it being in Sweeden was that it was untouchable there.
Vista's new Display Driver Model. It allows for a hardware accellerated desktop environment, in addition to multiple hardware accellerated windows (ie two videos can both be playing hardware accellerated at once) and the ability for GFX cards to have virtual memory.
DX10 is built to take advantage of these new improvements. If they backported it, they'd have to do one of the following:
- Don't take advantage of the new DDM in Vista, and just do an incremental update.
- Backport the entire DDM to XP. This will result in less reasons to buy Vista anyways.
Option 1 was clearly unacceptable if MS wanted to make advancements in PC gaming software tech (stuff). Option 2 is clearly unacceptable from a business standpoint.
You must be new here. :)
Up yours, xbox owners!
... wait, Vista will cost me more money than an Xbox. :( Bah.
...this assumes they can FIND the students' blogs. What's to keep someone from using a false alias? Look, I'm using one right now.
This game is awesome, and lots of fun. GET IT. This is like what Super Mario World might have been if Nintendo waited until now to continue the Mario franchise.
Also, the Blue Shell powerup (it allows you to dash to curl into a shell and knock enemies while speeding through the level) will be featured in Super Smash Bros Brawl, and it fits so perfectly I can't help but think it was planned.
Law enforcement officials ARE running servers. I think this has been mentioned on Slashdot before... at least I think someone traced a server group to Sony or the RIAA or something.
But noone mentioned the Nazis... aw shoot, I guess I just did. :/
Thread closed, sorry folks.
I assume it's 30TB UNCOMPRESSED. That's alot of black. PNG FTW. Also if they can only store the inital state of the sky on the first night and then store the CHANGES between the skies (maybe a slight change in brightness of a few stars, a comet a few pixels big, etc, which wouldn't make for a large file of changes.
Call your next spacecraft the Wii.
Probably already been stated, but I can see it now...
Doctor [Scalpel] Patient
Doctor: WTF LAG
Didn't earlier builds of WMP11 get leaked months ago or am I mistaken?
1. Jack is the only disaster I'm seeing.
2. I already know what Jack thinks about video games, I don't need to read his bull**** to figure it out. We all saw this coming.
3. Damn the media for not ignoring him like all the smart people are.
...they must be doing something right! I'm signing up.
Thanks PharmaMaster for referring me!