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Heh, I actually bought it despite the drm, and I went into the forum, and downloaded the fan patch that unlocks the frame rate, and inplements vsync. Works fine now. And I use a 360 controlller. However if they actually put a little love into the game's port it'd be great.
Just patch it up ASAP so it will be PC-friendly. I played the 360 demo and was annoyed by the imprecise controls, fixed zooming and blurry sub-HD resolution which looked awful.
But the concept was enticing so I waited for the PC version but didn't pre-purchase because I wanted to wait for reviews. Well, sadly, not pre-purchasing it seemed to be the smart choice...
Everything just points to a lazy 1:1 port from Xbox to PC which is a damn shame. I really hope these issues will get fixed, especially the framerate lock and mouse controls.
But the concept was enticing so I waited for the PC version but didn't pre-purchase because I wanted to wait for reviews. Well, sadly, not pre-purchasing it seemed to be the smart choice...
Everything just points to a lazy 1:1 port from Xbox to PC which is a damn shame. I really hope these issues will get fixed, especially the framerate lock and mouse controls.
A little while ago I played PC's Transformers: War for Cybertron (I think that's the one, as I don't have the game) and it also had control and framerate issues. I found a fan patch, though, to fix the framerate and it did work. The controls on the other hand...
In a summary, both the controls and framerate were locked. 30fps all the way is bad enough but not being able to change the control scheme?
The thing is, why do companies do this?
In a summary, both the controls and framerate were locked. 30fps all the way is bad enough but not being able to change the control scheme?
The thing is, why do companies do this?
Actually, Jim, refunds on Steam aren't exactly uncommon. Valve has a pretty solid reputation of offering people refunds if they report issues and request to "return" a game. I assume it removes access to the game from your account while giving your money back. Just another reason Valve is awesome.
@Jimmy
Shut up troll, we like our PC's because we can afford to buy things without our mommy's help.
Now GTFO troll.
Shut up troll, we like our PC's because we can afford to buy things without our mommy's help.
Now GTFO troll.
Well, my friend who pirated didn't have any problem with the DRM. I don't condone it, but I can't condemn it either.
@Jimmyx
You're right that sometimes PC gamers get horribly shoddy ports due to developers being lazy. Absolutely right.
HOWEVER, when a PC game is done properly (either ported well or designed specifically for PC), it's pretty damn staggering. Gears of War 1 on PC is vastly better than the Xbox 360 version, if for no other reason than the entire extra Act of gameplay. Same idea goes for games like Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Crysis, etc.
You're right that sometimes PC gamers get horribly shoddy ports due to developers being lazy. Absolutely right.
HOWEVER, when a PC game is done properly (either ported well or designed specifically for PC), it's pretty damn staggering. Gears of War 1 on PC is vastly better than the Xbox 360 version, if for no other reason than the entire extra Act of gameplay. Same idea goes for games like Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Crysis, etc.
Valve is pretty awesome about refunds. I had bought Portal 2. Then after completing the "potato sack arg" and getting my gift of Valve's entire catalog I requested a refund on Portal 2 because I didn't realize that the Valve Pack was going to include P2 (I figured it wouldn't have a new release like that.)
Not only did they refund my money... I ENDED UP GETTING TO KEEP PORTAL 2 AND THE GIFT COPY! Basically I got portal 2 for free, the only thing I lost out on was my pre-order pin for TF2 and fuck it, I don't even like hats anyway.
Not only did they refund my money... I ENDED UP GETTING TO KEEP PORTAL 2 AND THE GIFT COPY! Basically I got portal 2 for free, the only thing I lost out on was my pre-order pin for TF2 and fuck it, I don't even like hats anyway.
If from what I gathered from all this is true, Ubisoft lied about the DRM to begin with so the refund doesn't surprise me.
@JimmyX: From what Forsakeeyes said the 360 isn't really any better.
@JimmyX: From what Forsakeeyes said the 360 isn't really any better.
@Jimmyx: I played Gears 1 on PC and it was do-able, not perfect. Also, you can just plugin a controller if you want and you get the added benefit of better visuals and a more stable framerate.
Seriously, I hate framerate issue's on consoles.
Seriously, I hate framerate issue's on consoles.
Ubisoft is offering the refunds, not Valve you jabroni's commenters looking for a reason to suck Valves dick harder.
@Sanious: So are Valve. http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/24/report-steam-offering-refunds-to-from-dust-customers/
JimmyX, do you not like PC games because you're using one of those old school Macs with specs worse than an iPhone?
@SmileyBarry
'Ubisoft has authorized Valve'
@DasPooch
Not at all, I can't tell you the last time I even bought a Ubisoft game. It's just that people want to selectively read something and continue seeing people give handjobs to Valve on this site is a bit annoying.
'Ubisoft has authorized Valve'
@DasPooch
Not at all, I can't tell you the last time I even bought a Ubisoft game. It's just that people want to selectively read something and continue seeing people give handjobs to Valve on this site is a bit annoying.
so can i get refunds for all the games that had bugs and shitty controls that ive gotten for my ps3 to right? doesnt seem fair. bitch bitch bitch.
oh and i thought the PC had the best controls around? how can it be screwed up? and bugs? dear god no.
oh and i thought the PC had the best controls around? how can it be screwed up? and bugs? dear god no.
They couldn't have considering they aren't allowed to when it says Ubisoft authorized it. Unless you're suggesting that Valve wanted to refund the game before Ubisoft did, then that's different but I didn't see it in any of the articles posted.
Either way, as much as people are so ready to shit on a developer and publishers as soon as they can find reasons to, credit should be given where credit is do. So, as far as I know, Ubisoft fucked up big time and for once is acknowledging it to the extent of offering refunds for the product. When they don't have to and other publishers/developers would have just given a few patches and have been done with it.
We should at least commend publishers/developers for doing something like this as much as we yell at 'them' for doing something awful.
Either way, as much as people are so ready to shit on a developer and publishers as soon as they can find reasons to, credit should be given where credit is do. So, as far as I know, Ubisoft fucked up big time and for once is acknowledging it to the extent of offering refunds for the product. When they don't have to and other publishers/developers would have just given a few patches and have been done with it.
We should at least commend publishers/developers for doing something like this as much as we yell at 'them' for doing something awful.
This is not surprising, actually. Steam gave me a refund for Brink since it didn't work properly with my GPU and was therefore a flaming pile of shit.
@fetusmilk Cool troll logic, bro.
A lazy developer does a terrible job of porting a game to the PC with zero effort and poorly implements the control scheme, which is PROOF THAT PC GAMING HAS BAD CONTROLS LOL
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A lazy developer does a terrible job of porting a game to the PC with zero effort and poorly implements the control scheme, which is PROOF THAT PC GAMING HAS BAD CONTROLS LOL
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@Sanious
I agree. So I would like to say thanks to Ubisoft for acknowledging their incompetence in the PC market and the sheer stupidity involved with the production of this port. I appreciate the fact that they are willing to not be total cockfaces and give people their money back. And I only ask that they never allow such bullshit to happen again or else continue to eat a fat one. So, thank you, Ubisoft... and fuck off.
I agree. So I would like to say thanks to Ubisoft for acknowledging their incompetence in the PC market and the sheer stupidity involved with the production of this port. I appreciate the fact that they are willing to not be total cockfaces and give people their money back. And I only ask that they never allow such bullshit to happen again or else continue to eat a fat one. So, thank you, Ubisoft... and fuck off.
@flintcsci
how is that troll logic? and when did i say it was fact or proof? i asked a question. it wasnt a statement.
A lazy developer does a terrible job of porting a game to the PS3 with zero effort and poorly implements the control scheme.
see i can do it too. now wheres my refunds?
how is that troll logic? and when did i say it was fact or proof? i asked a question. it wasnt a statement.
A lazy developer does a terrible job of porting a game to the PS3 with zero effort and poorly implements the control scheme.
see i can do it too. now wheres my refunds?
You were trying to imply that the people who believe PC gaming has superior controls are wrong because the PC port of From Dust has fucked up controls.
And if your console game is a bad port and you want a refund, take it back to the store with your receipt and get a refund.
And if your console game is a bad port and you want a refund, take it back to the store with your receipt and get a refund.
I didn't buy From Dust because of the DRM so this really doesn't apply to me, But I respect the hell out of Valve for doing this.
When people ask "what has Steam done to win such blind loyalty" I can gladly use my eyes and point to things like this.
When people ask "what has Steam done to win such blind loyalty" I can gladly use my eyes and point to things like this.
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