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Tim S · 19th Sep 2007, 05:27

http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/2007/..._in_conflict/1

Is World in Conflict the new benchmark against which all other modern RTS games shall be judged, or is it just a limp Command and Conquer clone with fancy graphics? There's only one way to find out and that's with our review...

Techno-Dann · 19th Sep 2007, 06:33

That can't be Seattle - it's much to brown. I know "realistic" really just means "brown" these days, but that's still not Seattle.

Rebourne · 19th Sep 2007, 06:35

Thanks for the review, you guys do a great job.

I really want this game now!

Woodstock · 19th Sep 2007, 07:03

hmm was that with a 8800gts 320mb or 640mb

CardJoe · 19th Sep 2007, 07:50

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Originally Posted by Woodstock

hmm was that with a 8800gts 320mb or 640mb

320 I *think*, what do I look like? Some kind of hardware journalist?!

perplekks45 · 19th Sep 2007, 07:53

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Originally Posted by CardJoe

320 I *think*, what do I look like? Some kind of hardware journalist?!

Yea, that's what I'd have guessed. Had something along 14 fps on high/DX9 with my GTS/640.

Interesting read again. I think I'll give it a try. Loved the beta. Triple-nuke anyone?

The_Pope · 19th Sep 2007, 08:22

Yep, it's a 320MB

Woodstock · 19th Sep 2007, 08:43

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Originally Posted by CardJoe

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Originally Posted by Woodstock

hmm was that with a 8800gts 320mb or 640mb

320 I *think*, what do I look like? Some kind of hardware journalist?!

what if i said yes *ducks for cover

HugoB · 19th Sep 2007, 09:27

Runs fine in DX10 on an 8800GTX at 1,920 x 1,200

I hate how I can only play US peeps online 'till Friday with the office copy.

wuyanxu · 19th Sep 2007, 09:42

only 10FPS on 8800GTS 320MB?!?

can someone explain to me why does the in-game benchmark scores so low while gameplay is still playable?

CardJoe · 19th Sep 2007, 10:04

No idea - it may be to do with the sheer amount that's going on whereas gameplay is more focused on doing one thing at a time. Either way, I had no FPS problems with gameplay at all - but I did choose the point in the benchmark which seemed to stress the PC the most.

samkiller42 · 19th Sep 2007, 11:22

I get 9FPS on my GTX, but it is with full everything and at 2560*1600 res. This game rocks though, but my demo keeps crashing to desktop because the gfx drivers crash. I hope that when i buy the full game, i won't suffer the same problems.

Sam

Bindibadgi · 19th Sep 2007, 11:26

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Originally Posted by wuyanxu

only 10FPS on 8800GTS 320MB?!?

can someone explain to me why does the in-game benchmark scores so low while gameplay is still playable?

My justification would be that the benchmark is a far heavier stress test which has to last into the future, but people want to play the game NOW so it's toned down a bit

simosaurus · 19th Sep 2007, 13:05

i played the beta of this game so much, its a really magnificent game. the graphic/smoke effects are just sick. go get it people

dragontail · 19th Sep 2007, 13:08

Sounds good, I'll probably end up having a look...

kenco_uk · 19th Sep 2007, 13:31

Abso-jawsum-lovely.

btw:

Page 2 para 11 "Tim will still jump out of his seat in excitement, hooting about how he set the Russians ‘up the bomb’." - missing how.

Hells_Bliss · 19th Sep 2007, 14:32

This. Game. Rules.

You didn't cover the VoIP function that's integrated though

It's actually very easy to use and is clear, unlike some other games I've played recently.

The multiplayer is ranked on the Massgate site, like BF2142.

Tim! The last .5 you could give it. Once you register your massgate name and set up a profile, you can set your avatar on their forums. This avatar becomes decal's on your units. Think of it, you could have relix HINDs flying around

I haven't played the singleplayer on the full version yet, but the SP on the demo was nice, tutorial told you everything you needed to know.

this game makes me want to call in sick.

capnPedro · 19th Sep 2007, 17:32

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Originally Posted by Hells_Bliss

Tim! The last .5 you could give it. Once you register your massgate name and set up a profile, you can set your avatar on their forums. This avatar becomes decal's on your units. Think of it, you could have relix HINDs flying around

Thanks for the tip!

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I hate how I can only play US peeps online 'till Friday with the office copy.

Don't worry, I'll be on from Friday at about 5PM. Until Sunday night. Solid.

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This. Game. Rules.

I could not agree more; it's an absolute riot - no needing to build bases/turtle, just order some units and head straight into the action. It's pure tactics and skill, baby. Words cannot describe how much fun I've been having with the demo.

(Haven't read the review yet, sorry guys. I'll get round to it, but I don't really need to know what the game's like, because I know how much it rocks already.)

pendragon · 19th Sep 2007, 18:10

must. upgrade. must. buy. this.

HugoB · 19th Sep 2007, 18:35

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Originally Posted by CardJoe

320 I *think*, what do I look like? Some kind of hardware journalist?!

Yea, that's what I'd have guessed. Had something along 14 fps on high/DX9 with my GTS/640.

Interesting read again. I think I'll give it a try. Loved the beta. Triple-nuke anyone?

We pulled the card out today to swap in something a bit more powerful for testing so I checked and it was actually a 640MB version just FYI peoples.

Processor is an X2 4800 and there's 2GB of RAM in there

19th Sep 2007, 05:27	#1
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Woodstock So Say We All Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,657	hmm was that with a 8800gts 320mb or 640mb __________________ Hell hath no fury like a hippo with a machine gun.

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HugoB H to the U to the G to the O to the B Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ThrustingReviews HQ Posts: 1,203	Runs fine in DX10 on an 8800GTX at 1,920 x 1,200 I hate how I can only play US peeps online 'till Friday with the office copy. __________________ TrustedReviews.com - things I write about for a job

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CardJoe Player Character bit-tech Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 8,011	No idea - it may be to do with the sheer amount that's going on whereas gameplay is more focused on doing one thing at a time. Either way, I had no FPS problems with gameplay at all - but I did choose the point in the benchmark which seemed to stress the PC the most. __________________ this is joe's non-bit-tech blog

19th Sep 2007, 06:35	#3
Rebourne Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 321	Thanks for the review, you guys do a great job. I really want this game now!

19th Sep 2007, 08:22	#7
The_Pope Geoff Richards Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,089	Yep, it's a 320MB

19th Sep 2007, 09:42	#10
wuyanxu quad fuelled, GTX200 powered Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: in a room near Soton Uni. UK Posts: 3,943	only 10FPS on 8800GTS 320MB?!? can someone explain to me why does the in-game benchmark scores so low while gameplay is still playable?

19th Sep 2007, 11:22	#12
samkiller42 KEEP IT CLEAN! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Havant, Hampshire, England Posts: 3,193	I get 9FPS on my GTX, but it is with full everything and at 2560*1600 res. This game rocks though, but my demo keeps crashing to desktop because the gfx drivers crash. I hope that when i buy the full game, i won't suffer the same problems. Sam __________________ The Rig: i7 920 D0, Gigabyte EX58-UD5, 12GB DDR3 1600mhz, BFG GTX295, Samsung 64gb SSD, WD 640gb Black, Samsung F2 Eco 1TB, Dell 3007WFP, Windows 7 RC. The Netbook: Samsung NC10 Black, Intel Atom, 2gb DDR2 The Mac: Awaiting Delivery

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19th Sep 2007, 13:31	#16
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19th Sep 2007, 14:32	#17
Hells_Bliss Supermodder Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NC, USA Posts: 548	This. Game. Rules. You didn't cover the VoIP function that's integrated though It's actually very easy to use and is clear, unlike some other games I've played recently. The multiplayer is ranked on the Massgate site, like BF2142. Tim! The last .5 you could give it. Once you register your massgate name and set up a profile, you can set your avatar on their forums. This avatar becomes decal's on your units. Think of it, you could have relix HINDs flying around I haven't played the singleplayer on the full version yet, but the SP on the demo was nice, tutorial told you everything you needed to know. this game makes me want to call in sick. __________________ Asus P5N32-SLi Extreme, Intel Conroe E6600 @ 2.4GHz, 4GB Corsair XMS2 @ 1060MHz, eVGA GeForce 8800 GTX @ 621MHz, 2 WD 250GB 7200RPM HDD's, Creative Soundblaster Fatal1ty pro

19th Sep 2007, 18:10	#19
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