Commando Archive
Thread: Has this been brought to the attention of the devs by the correspondent yet?
http://forums.station.sony.com/swg/board/message?board.id=commando&message.id=24778
This has been brought up numerous times and I dont' believe its been brought to the attention of the devs yet.
While I understand and sympathize with the lag/slow-computer issue, I repeat, I like disorienting people with the LP in PvP. If we make the effects optional, those who leave the effects on will be at a relative disadvantage--because they alone will be disoriented by the smoke and screen shaking.
Not to mention the fact that I will think I'm all invisible in the smoke and relying on my radar to sneak up on my opponents, who will promptly click on me and put me out of my misery, because they can see just fine.
The graphics issue won't even be an issue in the medium and longterm...as pokey computers and graphics cards will be replaced by newermodels.
Maybe that's a good idea for an LP special though, I use it and your screen goes blank (except for the radar and the Hud) for 15 seconds or until I unequip the gun. LOL.
lol lol lol thankes for the tip i dint no it laged ppl out i have a t1 so i have no lag
hehe now i actuly have a use for a pices of crap lol muhahaha :evil grin
maddogs
Someone was joking on one of the non commando forums about this default special commando's have called /slayframerate
I can understand how you like the disorienting feature but I'm sure they could make some toned down graphic that's equally blinding. Hell, I'd rather just see a big black or whitespot covering most of my screen than to deal with the lag from my OWN pistol.
And its not a matter of old, and outdated computers. I've got an all in wonder card, spent like 400$ on that thing about a year or more ago. I've also got a 2.1 processor and 512 RAM. It may not be top of the line, but it should be plenty good for this game, especially considering its a good double the listed specs required for this game.
Personally I think the Lag Pistol graphics are laughable. An explosion that big should dohuge damage. In reality its just slightly better than an FWG5.
Otherwise, I don't think any disorientation effect should take a seat above making the game playable.
But I don't want the graphics changed on any of our weapons or any way of toneing them down because its realistic. If your in a smokey field and getting hit by fireballs chances are your going to get lost. I love it, even when I'm the one getting lost!
I think its kinda silly that the most graphically intensive effect in the game comes from a pistol, when we've got rocket launchers, lightening cannons, flame throwers...etc.
But at the heart of the issue is that itsruining the game for many, not just commando's and its not because of some slight effect on orientation.
Trust me, the effect on orientation is meaningless compared to the 2-5 second lag effect where everything completely stops. I can't shoot, heal or anything, just one big pause, much like the flame thrower but I can't even run.
Many have stated they can't group because nobody wants to playa game that flat out does't work because of one players weapon choice. This should be the #1 priority of the devs and it hasn't even been brought to their attention as far as I know.
I love our graphics and big booms. I am on dialup.
That /slayframerate crack is excellent, glad I wasn't drinking anything when I read it. Hahahahahahahaha