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Wacktopia
Infinity Miners Union
Eych Four Eks Zero Ahr
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Posted - 2009.01.15 13:42:00 -
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Edited by: Wacktopia on 15/01/2009 13:42:49
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Step 1: In Apocrypha, March 10th, we discontinue support for ShaderModel 1, making ShaderModel 2 (GeForce FX (5 series) or ATi R300 series cards or compatible) the minimum requirement and discontinue the "Classic client" version of EVE, replacing it with "Premium Lite"
Step 2: In the Winter Expansion 2009 we are considering discontinuing support for ShaderModel 2 and make the minimum specification ShaderModel 3(GeForce 6 class cards or ATi x1300 or compatible)
I have a laptop with 945GM Intel built-in graphics, which I bought before starting to play EVE. Luckily, the current client supports it. It doesnt support SM3, but not sure about SM2.
EVE is the only game I play and I probably wont run out and buy a new laptop if it stops working on my current one. Not because I cant simply afford it but because I really dont want to spend upwards of ú300 just to carry on playing a game that currently works for me.
From my perspective, I hope SM2 works on my lappy and CCP decide not to drop it at the end of 2009.
CCP: Please provide a "SM2 and SM3 Checker Program" so those of us who are unsure about our laptop performance can check easily. Please do not post that link to Wikipedia article as it makes for an unfriendly read. |
Wacktopia
Infinity Miners Union
Eych Four Eks Zero Ahr
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Posted - 2009.01.15 14:01:00 -
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Companies want to make profits and push products forward. That's the way of the world. Making changes that are detromental to core business is unlikely but you cannot keep all the people happy all the time.
My vote goes for...
Upgrade graphics to SM2 and SM3 2009: Yes :)
Remove the SM2 option at the end of 2009: No :(
Give people (like me) a little longer to get themselves up to SM3.
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Wacktopia
Infinity Miners Union
Eych Four Eks Zero Ahr
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Posted - 2009.01.15 20:47:00 -
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Originally by: AnyOldIron
I`d agree with the datamining on login but make sure it logs which client you use , as well as your hardware config .
Absolutely, they really should do this so they know what percentage of players will be unable to play when they release the update.
Originally by: Des Jardin
The most interesting aspect of this entire thread is that EVE players do not play the game for the graphics.
A lot of people are talking about the graphics, but you're right: its not the primary motivator for playing.
I must admit that I really want to upgrade to premium when I can get round to it because the classic view is a little basic. Everyone likes a bit of eye candy, so long as it doesnt become detromental to gameplay.
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