Author Topic: Age of Conan: Evilborean Adventures (Read 17848 times)

FatalT · « **Reply #120 on:** May 23, 2008, 02:42:59 AM »

Maybe the drivers I'm using are having problems too.

TVC15 · « **Reply #121 on:** May 23, 2008, 02:57:12 AM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on May 23, 2008, 02:41:59 AM

What's the fix?

Aside from the invisible body parts, those characters models look great, even better than most non-mmorpgs. I might have to get the game just to check it out like a tech demo.

For nVidia 8800s that have issues, you just need to wipe your drivers, use a driver sweep program, clean out the registry to get rid of old keys, and install the newest, signed drivers (from like a week or so ago). It's apparently caused by a buildup of random crap from old driver installs that nVidia never removes.

Also, the game looks even better now. There are more particle effects than before, which makes me figure that it has something to do with that. The game still hitches occasionally, HL2-style, but I am assuming that's a lump that needs to be ironed out.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #122 on:** May 23, 2008, 03:07:34 AM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on May 23, 2008, 02:57:12 AM

Quote from: Smooth Groove on May 23, 2008, 02:41:59 AM
What's the fix?

Aside from the invisible body parts, those characters models look great, even better than most non-mmorpgs. I might have to get the game just to check it out like a tech demo.

For nVidia 8800s that have issues, you just need to wipe your drivers, use a driver sweep program, clean out the registry to get rid of old keys, and install the newest, signed drivers (from like a week or so ago). It's apparently caused by a buildup of random crap from old driver installs that nVidia never removes.

Also, the game looks even better now. There are more particle effects than before, which makes me figure that it has something to do with that. The game still hitches occasionally, HL2-style, but I am assuming that's a lump that needs to be ironed out.

Are you using Vista for this game? I've been having a bunch of issues since installing some new NV drivers for Vista.

I've used driver cleaner pro but it doesn't stop Vista from restoring some old drivers once I reboot. Which utility can I use to clean out the registry and old driver garbage?

Eric P · « **Reply #123 on:** May 23, 2008, 06:32:22 AM »

Quote from: Buy Slayers on May 23, 2008, 01:32:18 AM

argh, mages sure die a lot

dark templars die a lot.

there's a quest where i have to kill a slaver to get a key (lol doom quality quest) and i kept dying against him. it took me 4 times to kill him and i have no idea what i did differently to beat him the final time

i got up to level 10 and i got my first trait, only to accidentally place it where i didn't mean to. :\

TVC15 · « **Reply #124 on:** May 23, 2008, 12:32:19 PM »

The game does have respeccing, so don't worry. I think I played up until 9 last night.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #125 on:** May 23, 2008, 12:33:30 PM »

I want some more spells, as a MAGE I spend most of my time using melee :p

Eric P · « **Reply #126 on:** May 23, 2008, 12:47:00 PM »

Quote from: Buy Slayers on May 23, 2008, 12:33:30 PM

I want some more spells, as a MAGE I spend most of my time using melee :p

i goofed off as a Something of Something that starts with an X and i spent my time doing melee and switching over to my demon form for bosses. it was ok, but i would like something that is more combat magey. heavier on combat than mage.

templar KIND of fulfills that, but i think that the skills i am getting now are buffs for spells i don't have (addition to my life tap stuff. but i don't have anything labeled life tap)

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #127 on:** May 23, 2008, 12:49:40 PM »

yeah, like half my combat stuff is two handed swords?!

demon form is all I have, and thats interesting for 25 seconds every 2 minutes. I have found demon forms stamina is nuts, so you can basically run full sprint for like 25 seconds if youre in deep shit.

Still...

Eric P · « **Reply #128 on:** May 23, 2008, 12:52:57 PM »

there's a sprint key?

the tutorial system is horrible, i think.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #129 on:** May 23, 2008, 01:15:11 PM »

hold shift, and you book it

Eric P · « **Reply #130 on:** May 23, 2008, 01:33:20 PM »

i didnt' even realize about the skill points until level 9 when i suddenly had to distribute 320 points of them, but frankly i didn't notice any immediate change beyond being able to climb

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #131 on:** May 23, 2008, 01:33:45 PM »

yeah most of the skills are boring

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #132 on:** May 23, 2008, 01:38:28 PM »

we'll see, im only level 7

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #133 on:** May 23, 2008, 02:00:34 PM »

You get more skills as you advance. I'm not sure what kind of skills your class has, but when I was playing the barbarian (a rogue class) most of my skills were related to sneaking.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #134 on:** May 23, 2008, 02:04:14 PM »

I want some skills related to MAGIC since im a MAGE. Wonder when ill stop running around in a shitty robe daggering everything

Eric P · « **Reply #135 on:** May 23, 2008, 02:05:34 PM »

i'm only 10.

Frankly the Conan thing feels slightly tacked on at this point. it seems like it could have easily been any generic fantasy setting.

Nothing about it screams conan, BUT the Tortage city is REALLY well done and it does look like a small fishing villiage which grew from that to what it has become.

i love the amount of character customization. i haven't seen any two characters which look alike, quite a change from doing Foppish Dandies runs where we all looked the exact same. It was like the clone wars.

the combat is really interesting, but very hectic. i have a hard time determining if i'm doing any good against my foe while juggling my own health concerns because i'm keeping an eye on my combos and the like. i can't imagine trying to be a priest.

but then i'm only half way through the intro quest, so i don't even know what the rest of the game is like, but reports state that the homelands are "amazing." with the degree of care which went into Tortage, I wouldn't be surprised.

and new patch coming to address some issues

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #136 on:** May 23, 2008, 02:10:53 PM »

I was impressed with tortage. I think the combat is neat, but im a mage. I want more spells early on, so far the first seven levels have not been rewarding at all.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #137 on:** May 23, 2008, 03:36:03 PM »

apparently you start getting real class skills at level 10?

TVC15 · « **Reply #138 on:** May 23, 2008, 03:54:21 PM »

Buubserella is level 9 I think. I have 3 spells for damage, 2 personal buffs, and my summon spell. I am doing pretty well.

Man, the game runs like a dream now. Well, there are still the expected graphical glitches and stuff, but it's night and day compared to before.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #139 on:** May 23, 2008, 03:54:52 PM »

Spells need to happen soon or blah

Eric P · « **Reply #140 on:** May 23, 2008, 04:00:46 PM »

magic in the conan world is RARE

so i was kind of surprised to see 3 separate mage listings

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #141 on:** May 23, 2008, 04:01:12 PM »

3 useless mage listings amirite lol

TVC15 · « **Reply #142 on:** May 23, 2008, 04:02:54 PM »

Quote from: Buy Slayers on May 23, 2008, 04:01:12 PM

3 useless mage listings amirite lol

I can turn your skin to worms!

Eric P · « **Reply #143 on:** May 23, 2008, 04:03:21 PM »

i made a necromancer named melmoth, but haven't done much with him

like the entry level spells like flesh to worms is neat and gruesome sounding

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #144 on:** May 23, 2008, 04:06:44 PM »

more like age of zzzzzzz

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #145 on:** May 23, 2008, 04:44:35 PM »

Man, dont have a full bag at a quest turn in, lost out on some leggings cause my bag was full, couldnt figure out a way around it, and I couldnt get them again.

Edit: Oh wait, some overflow system...why not just let people manage inventory inside the cutscene

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #146 on:** May 23, 2008, 04:54:20 PM »

Maf, post more pics of scantily clad women.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #147 on:** May 23, 2008, 04:59:12 PM »

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #148 on:** May 23, 2008, 05:04:40 PM »

no, it turns out there's this overflow system where you can get it later, I suspect its so you can sell something to make room, but id rather have the option to junk an item. I doubt there will ever be a time I simply can't part with the beets I found on a pirate

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #149 on:** May 23, 2008, 11:55:36 PM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on May 23, 2008, 04:54:20 PM

Maf, post more pics of scantily clad women.

Just scantily clad? You don't want to see my new character, buck nekkid and ready for action?

NSFW

spoiler (click to show/hide)

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7563/johannapicture001wh1.jpg

Okay, not quite buck nekkid, she still has some painted-on looking thong, but as nekkid as the game will let you get. I think I'm just going to play like this for a while...

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Scurvy Stan · « **Reply #150 on:** May 24, 2008, 10:30:03 PM »

What's with the hugemongous thighs? It looks the upper body is a human and the lower body is from some giant leg person.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #151 on:** May 24, 2008, 10:44:23 PM »

Quote from: Scurvy Stan on May 24, 2008, 10:30:03 PM

What's with the hugemongous thighs? It looks the upper body is a human and the lower body is from some giant leg person.

I was trying to give her wide, child-bearing hips.

And I would have gotten rid of that huge scar, but I didn't notice it until I'd already finished her. Oh well, it's just a mark of her former slave life. But now she's a slave to no man, only to her own wild animal passions!

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #152 on:** May 25, 2008, 01:44:27 AM »

Quote from: ParticleReality on May 25, 2008, 12:33:39 AM

Anyone want a drinking cape?

This item will allow your characters (one game account only) to free of charge demand the very sought after alcholic drink of "Ambrosia" - free and in unlimited supplies for life!

I only have one to giveaway. So the best looking person gets it. Or whoever asks first, that works too.

Ooo, I want it!

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #153 on:** May 25, 2008, 01:54:46 AM »

Quote from: ParticleReality on May 25, 2008, 01:46:06 AM

Okay, did you pre-order it?

No, I was going to but I ended up waiting too long so I missed out on the free Drinking Cape and War Rhinos.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #154 on:** May 25, 2008, 02:14:17 AM »

Here, let me give you a big hug for that.

spoiler (click to show/hide)

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/5285/johannapicture002jr0.jpg

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MrAngryFace · « **Reply #155 on:** May 25, 2008, 02:45:45 PM »

This game is pretty awful, finger inching towards WoW icon

FatalT · « **Reply #156 on:** May 26, 2008, 03:04:18 PM »

If your computer has the power to summon satan, yeah it looks that good.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #157 on:** May 26, 2008, 03:30:17 PM »

yeah pretty much, there's all kinds of graphical glitches n stuff going on, performance is all over the place depending on situation, and the gameplay needs some tweaks IMO

FancyFeast · « **Reply #158 on:** May 26, 2008, 04:46:12 PM »

Quote from: ParticleReality on May 24, 2008, 10:31:58 PM

Quote from: Joe Molotov on May 23, 2008, 11:55:36 PM
Quote from: Smooth Groove on May 23, 2008, 04:54:20 PM
Maf, post more pics of scantily clad women.

Just scantily clad? You don't want to see my new character, buck nekkid and ready for action?

NSFW
spoiler (click to show/hide)
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7563/johannapicture001wh1.jpg

Okay, not quite buck nekkid, she still has some painted-on looking thong, but as nekkid as the game will let you get. I think I'm just going to play like this for a while...
[close]

...this is cuming to the 360 right?

I doubt it anymore. MS is starting to really dropen ze ball in the past year or so.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #159 on:** May 26, 2008, 05:53:46 PM »

MMORPGs on consoles...I mean FFXI wasnt that good..

TVC15 · « **Reply #160 on:** May 26, 2008, 06:19:42 PM »

Quote from: FancyFeast on May 26, 2008, 04:46:12 PM

Quote from: ParticleReality on May 24, 2008, 10:31:58 PM
Quote from: Joe Molotov on May 23, 2008, 11:55:36 PM
Quote from: Smooth Groove on May 23, 2008, 04:54:20 PM
Maf, post more pics of scantily clad women.

Just scantily clad? You don't want to see my new character, buck nekkid and ready for action?

NSFW
spoiler (click to show/hide)
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7563/johannapicture001wh1.jpg

Okay, not quite buck nekkid, she still has some painted-on looking thong, but as nekkid as the game will let you get. I think I'm just going to play like this for a while...
[close]

...this is cuming to the 360 right?

I doubt it anymore. MS is starting to really dropen ze ball in the past year or so.

This is way too keyboardy for console release, and I doubt MS would let them release a 20+ gig install game.

Eric P · « **Reply #161 on:** May 26, 2008, 11:14:12 PM »

got out of tortuga today after a marathon session

lots of fun.

now to see what the "real" game is like

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #162 on:** May 27, 2008, 12:04:31 AM »

Quote from: The Sawyer on May 26, 2008, 03:30:17 PM

yeah pretty much, there's all kinds of graphical glitches n stuff going on, performance is all over the place depending on situation, and the gameplay needs some tweaks IMO

I get a lot of texture pop-ups. Generally when I'm in town.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #163 on:** May 27, 2008, 12:06:36 AM »

they'll nail the technical stuff; im more worried about my two handed sword mage that cant wear light armor

Eric P · « **Reply #164 on:** May 31, 2008, 08:41:59 PM »

update your drivers and you should be fine.

the game is absolutely amazing looking.

i can run it 70 fps with everything but shadows and bloom maxed out.

the gameplay i am warming to

the lack of an overworld is...odd. what's the point of a mount?

Eric P · « **Reply #165 on:** May 31, 2008, 09:09:15 PM »

i have never had any patching issues with this game so i can't speak to that.

Eric P · « **Reply #166 on:** May 31, 2008, 09:21:41 PM »

odd.

you have an idea of what you want to do for a class?

one thing to keep in mind is that there is nothing really resembling a typical mage character if you like them.

Dark Templar is probably my fave. it's a healing/buff tank. kind of like a paladin but without direct healing spells. it's healing based on your damage output.

Eric P · « **Reply #167 on:** May 31, 2008, 09:40:28 PM »

well it's not really too steeped in the lore.

it's more like they plugged in some names instead of really concentrating on making it inclusive of Howard's universe.

if you go into interface options, you can turn on side bars which you can then drag to anywhere you like.

the first 20 levels with the Tortage are really great but having to re-do it for EACH character is a bit of a pain in the ass.

Eric P · « **Reply #168 on:** June 01, 2008, 12:49:32 AM »

maf is absolutely insane

the Heralds are a FUN class. i think his issue is that he was playing it, or expecting it to play like a traditional mage, when it's really, really not.

it's a damn blast to play as you just wade through soldier after soldier

chronovore · « **Reply #169 on:** June 01, 2008, 02:49:35 AM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on May 25, 2008, 01:54:46 AM

No, I was going to but I ended up waiting too long so I missed out on the free Drinking Cape and War Rhinos.

I must admit, this is a sentence, a string of words I never expected to encounter in this lifetime.

Eric P · « **Reply #170 on:** June 01, 2008, 09:03:57 PM »

i am probably the only person having a great deal of fun with this game on this forum.

i just took my second character to the 22nd level today. I think i'm going to stick w/ the HoX. Great fun. Total combat mage which doesn't skimp on the combat.

Crushed · « **Reply #171 on:** June 07, 2008, 07:15:58 PM »

My brother just got this game. Should I create a character on his PC, or just steal his CoD4 disk now that he's finally not playing it anymore?

Shuri · « **Reply #172 on:** June 07, 2008, 09:02:09 PM »

I blind-bougth this game, it's pretty neat so far, I'm a level 9 Guardian, and for some reasons my dude is wearing a woman skirt. It's kind of unsettling but i'm enjoying this.

Crushed · « **Reply #173 on:** June 07, 2008, 09:41:46 PM »

CoD4

TV Station

Eric P · « **Reply #174 on:** June 07, 2008, 09:50:57 PM »

i got my hox to 30 and now i'm going to back and raising my templar to 30.

i'm going to do a cimmerian next. dunno what class though

chronovore · « **Reply #175 on:** June 12, 2008, 09:39:33 PM »

hah-hahhhhh...

[youtube=425,350]s-rl3RPC_Mw[/youtube]

Eric P · « **Reply #176 on:** June 12, 2008, 09:40:04 PM »

you borked your link

chronovore · « **Reply #177 on:** June 13, 2008, 12:10:34 AM »

hah-hahhhhh... on me I guess. I'm putting it in as per examples on Simple Machines forum examples given for the plugin; minus the spaces below, it consists of the following. The dimensions were added into the markup by the plugin. Not sure what else to do about it:

[ youtube = 425,350 ] [ /youtube ]

Scurvy Stan · « **Reply #178 on:** June 13, 2008, 02:47:30 AM »

That's an awesome video.

Eric P · « **Reply #179 on:** June 13, 2008, 07:52:23 AM »

Quote from: chronovore on June 13, 2008, 12:10:34 AM

hah-hahhhhh... on me I guess. I'm putting it in as per examples on Simple Machines forum examples given for the plugin; minus the spaces below, it consists of the following. The dimensions were added into the markup by the plugin. Not sure what else to do about it:

[ youtube = 425,350 ] [ /youtube ]

oh

drop everything but the "s-rl3RPC_Mw" and put that between youtube mark ups

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Author Topic: Age of Conan: Evilborean Adventures (Read 17848 times)