DirectX 10 Far Cry shown off in video - bit-tech.net Forums

WilHarris · 19th Sep 2005, 12:20

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2005/09...cy_directx_10/

The_Pope · 19th Sep 2005, 12:48

Unfortunately, the video is just a digicam in video mode waved around in the presentation room at PDC 2005, so it isn't easy to see a lot of the detail. However, once you get to the Volumetric Clouds, even any remaining non-believers will find their jaws hitting their keyboards.

This is pretty darn tasty stuff.

sgr55 · 19th Sep 2005, 13:02

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This is pretty darn tasty stuff.

u said it!

thats gotta look impressive up in person

FIBRE+ · 19th Sep 2005, 13:08

Thats what my face looks like now...

That looks yummy, Been waiting for 'fully destructible environments' for a while now, I love breaking stuff

That does look sooo tasty, how long are we gonna have to wait? 1,2,3 years

Might wanna use a direct link to the file as I didnt know what I was looking for or if I had to log in etc... http://s2.putfile.com/videos/26010463625.avi

Herbicide · 19th Sep 2005, 13:15

Did someone just say volumetric clouds? And the moving leaf bit! ...wow...

- H.

Da Dego · 19th Sep 2005, 13:39

*drool*

volumetric...*drool*...clouds...*drool*

specofdust · 19th Sep 2005, 13:40

The link in the bit-tech article just took me to the main neo-win forum page

hitman012 · 19th Sep 2005, 13:48

I doubt I'll be able to run that one at 1280x1024...

P.S: Video is linked to here

Da Dego · 19th Sep 2005, 13:48

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Originally Posted by specofdust

The link in the bit-tech article just took me to the main neo-win forum page

Probably not allowed to link directly to something like that. This is where Google is your friend.

Herbicide · 19th Sep 2005, 13:51

It's the top link of the middle block (under recent gamers news) on neowin.

- H.

Firehed · 19th Sep 2005, 13:58

I couldn't find it either but the links in this thread helped.

The leaf bit is definately most impressive to me, I'd probably have to see it in person for the clouds to be more amazing. Still, w00t! Hopefully this next version won't be as overlooked as the first Far Cry was among the masses. It'll probably suffer the 'need more hardwarez!111' losses though.

The_Pope · 19th Sep 2005, 14:35

Well, I can't say I didn't try, but the initial reaction from my guy at Crytek was "Hehe, no comment on the video. It wasn't meant to go public!"

Which is fair enough - I'm sure this leak is causing headaches for several people in Germany. I have done my best to explain how they might capitalise on the fact that this video *is* now everywhere by releasing a high quality version, and I'm waiting on a reply.

If we're lucky, they'll agree with me, but having worked in Games PR myself, there are plenty of reasons why they may choose not to unfortunately

/crosses volumetric fingers

FIBRE+ · 19th Sep 2005, 16:05

I will put a Gipsy curse on them if they dont!

Pope, what would be the reasons not to?

Why dont you get him on here so he can explain to us

, we'el sort im out for ya

Lowsidex2 · 19th Sep 2005, 16:06

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The engine, which runs on DirectX 10 and Shader Model 4.0.... Expect 7800s and X1800s to run it

Is there even anything out with SM3? Are shader models just a software feature or a hardware feature? I'm wondering if a 7800 can support these features properly.

The_Pope · 19th Sep 2005, 16:43

Fibre+ - the most obvious reason is the "too soon" problem that has plagued many developers. By showing your hand early in the development cycle, certain people who don't understand the time stuff takes think 'blimey, that looks a bit good' and expect the game to be out in 6 months. Then, when it takes 2 years to complete the thing, they are accused of being "late" or criticised for the "delays".

The bottom line is that there will be a PR Plan in place that has had careful consideration and years of experience poured into it. Releasing high-res assets to us today just because the PDC presentation was leaked definitely won't be part of that plan. Clearly, we all want to spooge over crispy video & screenshots, but there are many more factors than just our personal gratification unfortunately.

I'd LOVE it to happen, but I'll understand if it doesn't.

leviathan18 · 19th Sep 2005, 19:38

this is just amazing the volumetric clouds the leaf the soft shadows

now this engine what kind of physics engine is going to support novodex one or their one.... to have fully destructible environments you will need the aegis PPU for sure

ch424 · 19th Sep 2005, 19:42

When you say SM4, is it the same as the difference between 2 and 3? I mean -- does sm4 add features, or just efficiency?

ch424

otispunkmeyer · 19th Sep 2005, 21:41

SM4 but it was running on current hardware? perhaps 7800GTX goes beyond the calll of SM3?

also i reckon your gonna need that PPU (physics processor) to get the best from the physics engine, all that destructable environments, particle effects, volumetric clouds, plants n stuff....that or Dual CPU systems

Fly · 19th Sep 2005, 22:13

OMG...

Anakha · 19th Sep 2005, 22:13

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Originally Posted by Neowin boards user nw_raptor

Just found this (Higher res, uncut)!

http://www.crymod.com/index.php?p=showtopic&toid=3819

19th Sep 2005, 12:20	#1
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19th Sep 2005, 13:08	#4
FIBRE+ Ultramodder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oxford Posts: 1,306	Thats what my face looks like now... That looks yummy, Been waiting for 'fully destructible environments' for a while now, I love breaking stuff That does look sooo tasty, how long are we gonna have to wait? 1,2,3 years Might wanna use a direct link to the file as I didnt know what I was looking for or if I had to log in etc... http://s2.putfile.com/videos/26010463625.avi __________________ ++ASUS SLI Premium \| X2 3800 @ 2.6ghz \| XP-120 \| 2GB Mushkin \| 8800 GT \| XFI Music \| Seagate 320GB \ Samsung F1 1TB \| 520W Corsair HX \| 23" Dell S2309W ++ ++Zotac 9300 Mini ITX \| Intel E5200 \| Scythe Shuriken \| 2GB Corsair \| 8600 GTS (Passive) \| WD Black 2.5" 320GB \ Samsung F2 Eco 1TB \| Corsair VX 450W \| 42" Panasonic Viera++ ++Canon 400D \| Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 \| Canon 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 \| Sandisk Extreme III 4GB++My Ebay++

19th Sep 2005, 13:15	#5
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19th Sep 2005, 13:39	#6
Da Dego Brett Thomas Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cleveland, OH USA Posts: 3,906	drool volumetric...drool...clouds...drool __________________ "Frankly that seems overkill. iluvtrees2 arguing with spec is the intellectual equivalent of a bunny rabbit taking on a pissed-off lion." - Nexxo

19th Sep 2005, 13:48	#8
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19th Sep 2005, 12:48	#2
The_Pope Geoff Richards Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,089	Unfortunately, the video is just a digicam in video mode waved around in the presentation room at PDC 2005, so it isn't easy to see a lot of the detail. However, once you get to the Volumetric Clouds, even any remaining non-believers will find their jaws hitting their keyboards. This is pretty darn tasty stuff.

19th Sep 2005, 13:40	#7
specofdust Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Aberdeen, UK, EU Posts: 7,607	The link in the bit-tech article just took me to the main neo-win forum page

19th Sep 2005, 13:51	#10
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19th Sep 2005, 13:58	#11
Firehed Why not? I own a domain to match. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An hour north of Boston Posts: 12,576	I couldn't find it either but the links in this thread helped. The leaf bit is definately most impressive to me, I'd probably have to see it in person for the clouds to be more amazing. Still, w00t! Hopefully this next version won't be as overlooked as the first Far Cry was among the masses. It'll probably suffer the 'need more hardwarez!111' losses though. __________________ hire me @ eric-stern.com - web developer and php ninja pics @ my smugmug :: Twitter @firehed :: blog @ firehed.net 40D\|580EXII\|285HV\|AB800\|70-200f/4LIS\|17-50f/2.8\|150f/2.8Macro\|50f/1.8 MacPro @ 8x2.8GHz, 10GB FBDDR2, 3TB HD :: MBP @ 2x2.2GHz, 4GB DDR2, 320GB HD

19th Sep 2005, 14:35	#12
The_Pope Geoff Richards Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,089	Well, I can't say I didn't try, but the initial reaction from my guy at Crytek was "Hehe, no comment on the video. It wasn't meant to go public!" Which is fair enough - I'm sure this leak is causing headaches for several people in Germany. I have done my best to explain how they might capitalise on the fact that this video is now everywhere by releasing a high quality version, and I'm waiting on a reply. If we're lucky, they'll agree with me, but having worked in Games PR myself, there are plenty of reasons why they may choose not to unfortunately /crosses volumetric fingers

19th Sep 2005, 16:05	#13
FIBRE+ Ultramodder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oxford Posts: 1,306	I will put a Gipsy curse on them if they dont! Pope, what would be the reasons not to? Why dont you get him on here so he can explain to us , we'el sort im out for ya __________________ ++ASUS SLI Premium \| X2 3800 @ 2.6ghz \| XP-120 \| 2GB Mushkin \| 8800 GT \| XFI Music \| Seagate 320GB \ Samsung F1 1TB \| 520W Corsair HX \| 23" Dell S2309W ++ ++Zotac 9300 Mini ITX \| Intel E5200 \| Scythe Shuriken \| 2GB Corsair \| 8600 GTS (Passive) \| WD Black 2.5" 320GB \ Samsung F2 Eco 1TB \| Corsair VX 450W \| 42" Panasonic Viera++ ++Canon 400D \| Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 \| Canon 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 \| Sandisk Extreme III 4GB++My Ebay++

19th Sep 2005, 16:43	#15
The_Pope Geoff Richards Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,089	Fibre+ - the most obvious reason is the "too soon" problem that has plagued many developers. By showing your hand early in the development cycle, certain people who don't understand the time stuff takes think 'blimey, that looks a bit good' and expect the game to be out in 6 months. Then, when it takes 2 years to complete the thing, they are accused of being "late" or criticised for the "delays". The bottom line is that there will be a PR Plan in place that has had careful consideration and years of experience poured into it. Releasing high-res assets to us today just because the PDC presentation was leaked definitely won't be part of that plan. Clearly, we all want to spooge over crispy video & screenshots, but there are many more factors than just our personal gratification unfortunately. I'd LOVE it to happen, but I'll understand if it doesn't.

19th Sep 2005, 19:38	#16
leviathan18 Multimodder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: venezuela caracas Posts: 232	this is just amazing the volumetric clouds the leaf the soft shadows now this engine what kind of physics engine is going to support novodex one or their one.... to have fully destructible environments you will need the aegis PPU for sure __________________ sorry for my english

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ch424 Design Warrior Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 2,510	When you say SM4, is it the same as the difference between 2 and 3? I mean -- does sm4 add features, or just efficiency? ch424

19th Sep 2005, 21:41	#18
otispunkmeyer Multimodder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Middlesbrough UK Posts: 142	SM4 but it was running on current hardware? perhaps 7800GTX goes beyond the calll of SM3? also i reckon your gonna need that PPU (physics processor) to get the best from the physics engine, all that destructable environments, particle effects, volumetric clouds, plants n stuff....that or Dual CPU systems __________________ The Otispunkmeyer Mac Attack: Apple MacBook Pro 15.4 inch, 1440x900 glossy LED back lit display, 2.4Ghz Core 2 Duo, 2GB DDR2 667, 160GB 5400RPM SATA HDD, 8x super multi drive, Nvidia Gefore 8600GT 256MB GDDR3, JBL Radial, Dell Ultrasharp 2005FPW 20.1" WS display, Apple wired aluminium keyboard, Apple wireless mighty mouse.

19th Sep 2005, 22:13	#19
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