Larian Studios Forums Divinity 2 - Ego Draconis (English) Divinity 2 - Ego Draconis Who owns a console ?

aha, but if you put a new 200€ videocard in a 2 year old system, no way that you can run crysis just as nice as halo 3 on a Xbox360 (perhaps just as good as Halo 2, I don't know, never played halo 2 or 3). Thinking about it more, I think you are probably right, and the total amount of money out in both systems doesn't differ much in the long run.
But this is the case for FPS games, and as far as I know Larian isn't making a FPS.

You think so? Try running Halo 3 on a PC monitor. Remember that 1080p is considered "hi-res" for the TV, which is why PC monitors are notorious for exposing a lot of ugliness that a TV mercifully hides.

Oh, and I was just rant... err, talking about Consoles in general. In fact, I would be rather surprised if Larians next game would use 1st person perspective... but like you said, we dont know either way.

I will have to take your word for it, as I don't have a console or Halo 3 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />

I got a PS3 now, but I'm not sure if I want larian's next rpg on it.

I think I would still enjoy the game more using the keyboard and mouse.
Also I have this thing against ports because they usually kinda suck.

But I was wondering does it still matter that we talk about making the game for the consoles or not ? Haven't they decided on this yet ?

I couldn't agree more with you. I hate consoles (although my teenage Son loves his - he has an Xbox and a PS2) and would personally never play an RPG game on one. A game is much more immersive close up on a monitor/lcd than at a distance on a TV screen no matter how big it is. A few games, not naming any, which have been ported over as you mention have been dreadful on the pc. The PC is far superior graphically and as far as control systems go and ease of use. My hands would give up if I had to use a controller for long periods. Console games seem to be made very easy too and don't seem challenging enough.
I've played other types of game on them, like platform games and quizzes which work better that way but for an RPG or shooter definitely PC. Another thing about the PC which is good is fan created content which can be downloaded for some games without requiring you to have another online account.

Meh, I'd get one in the future but not right now.. I'm quite busy now and have enough games on the pc as it is.

I wonder if Larian plans to release the next gen game for the Wii too.

[color:"orange"]I wonder if Larian plans to release the next gen game for the Wii too.[/color]

I think trying to design a control system that works well on both the PC and XBox is challenging enough, without adding a quite different style of controller.

Well, an article from a while back, said that they were developing for the PS3 too. Did they drop that option?

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=21557

Is that confirming ISM?

I have a Wii, which I only play Wii Sports when friends are over.

Xbox 360, play occasionally.

Gamecube like once a week, n64 like never.

[color:"orange"]an article from a while back, said that they were developing for the PS3 too. Did they drop that option?[/color]

Not as far as I know, I just forgot that Lar mentioned the PS3 along with the XBox at the start of this topic. Also, I had to do a quick google search on the PS3 controller to jog my memory that it also used motion controls.
However, the Wii controllers have a lot greater range of motion than the PS3 gamepad, so presumably using them to their best extent would require more work and possibly a different interface. I have not played any current generation console games, though, so maybe game design and interface controls are not as difficult to reconcile as I expect.

Well, unless said site is fake, that's probably true.

Besides, Larian themselves confirmed it:

http://www.larian.com/ubbthreads/sh...&sb=5&o=&fpart=1

Yeah, you brought up some good points. I haven't tried consoles for years... so I tend to forget about all those factors like vibration feedback and interface layouts.

Regardless, it remains to be seen how their nextgen game will fare on consoles.

I own a PlayStation 2,do you still see it as a console?
-Elerrea Stormwhisper

It's probably more a console than the PS3 will ever be.
But I don't think it's 'next-gen' enough (whatever that means) to be taken into account here <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />

Got a xbox360, and play everything there, all my RPG collection is on it

Even the new Final Fantasy isn't gonna be a PS exclusive anymore

I don't have a console and don't intend to buy one. Mostly because all console games end up oN PC with visual and gameplay updates/fixes.. so basically, all console users are just beta testing those games for PC gamers :P

Anyways, I intend to upgrade my 6800GS display card when Rage comes out. Since I can play even Crysis with almost high settings on this card, I want to wait for id Software's game for an upgrade.

Also, I hope that PC gamers won't have to deal with console like controls and visuals (blurry textures, low draw distance) and the game comes out with enough options to customize all graphics details. I have been playing Devil May Cry 4 on my PC (with Logitech Rumble Pad Pro.. best gamepad ever) and that game has to be the first port done properly without loss in visual quality (actually, it looks better than consoles). BUT, they kept the shitty GUI, so you have to deal with huge text, insane options that confuse you and sometime exit you right out of the game if not careful. Not to mention the dumb save game system that still makes you start the level from the start while only saving the bonus and similar progress in saves.

Looking forward to Divinity 2



EDIT: BTW, I hope that Divinity 2 makes use of dual core CPU's. The reason I can run latest games on 'almost' max quality is mostly because I am running XP x64 with 3 gb DDR. Basically, I had to add only 1 more ram module for like $10 in last 5 years as an upgrade to improve performance. I hate it when games don't come optimised for new tech.

The game is using oblivion TES engine, soo don't worry about dual core support, the question it is if the game use quadcore

Personally, I find rather creative game more for consoles instead for the PC ... Which makes me thinking ...

i have a Wii

and i'm planning to buy a PS3
but probably not untill next year, when FFXIII is released