Guest FUTURE Posted September 27, 2000 Share Posted September 27, 2000 I have played the Gold Demo. What my question relates to is the fact that I dont have a 3d card. I have 32mb ram and a Pent 233. Does anyone else here play CM on a low spec system and how does it affect game play.. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellros Posted September 27, 2000 Share Posted September 27, 2000 I'm using a 233mhz, 64mb memory, and a 4mb video card. The game runs fine for me (although the larger battles do tend to slow it down, which is not unusual). The graphics are fine but lack fine detail. Building details (like doors and windows) and vehicle details (like bogie wheels) appear blurred when viewed close up (ie camera 1), but from a distance it's fine. The only problem I have so far is when creating my own scenario... when I preview the map, everything is white. I can make out no details. I can barely see unit bases, and the lines denoting different zones.Can't see terrain features at all. It's something I can live with for a time, since I plan on upgrading my memory and video card within the next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FUTURE Posted September 27, 2000 Share Posted September 27, 2000 Cheers Elros : I cant afford to upgrade my system at present Trouble is I have seen some real good CM sites and the screenshots of the game make me want this game more and more Plus all the mods for the game too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted September 27, 2000 Share Posted September 27, 2000 I use a 250mhz PowerMac 6500/250 w/ 96MB and a 12MB V2. God it's awful. I love it. ------------------ And if we abandon any platform, I can assure you it will not be the Macintosh. -Steve My website! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellros Posted September 27, 2000 Share Posted September 27, 2000 I know how you feel FUTURE. The mods on Madmatt's site had me drooling. That's what made me decide to upgrade sooner rather than later. Just so I can get the benefit of seeing those awesome mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pham911 Posted September 27, 2000 Share Posted September 27, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by FUTURE: I have played the Gold Demo. What my question relates to is the fact that I dont have a 3d card. I have 32mb ram and a Pent 233. Does anyone else here play CM on a low spec system and how does it affect game play.. ? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Had the exact same setup before upgrading, but with a 3D card(Voodoo2). Game ran fine, but you would need a 3D card for it to work with your system. With a 233Mhz it won't run acceptably in software mode. Sorry. Voodoo2's are pretty cheap now, though. BTW, did the gold demo run ok on your system? If so, are you sure that your video card doesn't have 3D acceleration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyShot Posted September 27, 2000 Share Posted September 27, 2000 I have it installed on my Dad's computer and sometimes play it when I visit him. It is: P200, 32MB, Voodoo2 card And it works great for smaller battles - larger ones are a bit tedious of course. And FYI I just saw in the local Electronics Boutique where 3dfx is still selling their Voodoo2 card (a reissue maybe?) with some fancy packaging to match the other, newer cards, and for only $29.99! If you can find one of those cards Future, you'd be set until you are in a position to upgrade your system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FUTURE Posted September 27, 2000 Share Posted September 27, 2000 Pham911 : yes the gold demo did run. I know I dont have a 3d card as I have tried to run 3D games to no avail.... LuckyShot : Is this price in Australian dollars as that where I am.. Ellros : mods are the things that attract me to a game ------------------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pham911 Posted September 27, 2000 Share Posted September 27, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by FUTURE: Pham911 : yes the gold demo did run. I know I dont have a 3d card as I have tried to run 3D games to no avail.... LuckyShot : Is this price in Australian dollars as that where I am.. Ellros : mods are the things that attract me to a game <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> If the gold demo ran acceptably, then the full game will to. You must have something working for you with that setup for it to run playably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FUTURE Posted September 27, 2000 Share Posted September 27, 2000 Hmmm... well the garbage bin would be a good upgrade for my PC So i dont know whats going on.. ------------------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michlos Posted September 27, 2000 Share Posted September 27, 2000 Im running Combat Mission on a PII 350, 128 MB Ram, Matrox G200 and Win 98 without any problems : ) ------------------ < All gave some, some gave ALL> Owner of MiNa's CMBO Page http://www.combat-mission.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KwazyDog Posted September 27, 2000 Share Posted September 27, 2000 Hiya Future Living in Aus I may be able to help you with pricing. Check out the following site. http://www.computermarket.com.au/ Ive never ordered from them, but their prices seem reasonable, better than most PC stores. For instance they have an 8mb TNT2 Vanta card there for around the $79 dollar mark and for another $30 dollard the 16mb TNT2 M64, which is also a good buy. Ive had no experience with the brand they are selling, but I have run CM on a M64 card and it does run well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Duquette Posted September 27, 2000 Share Posted September 27, 2000 Yo Future: Taking a walk on the wild side? Figured they would have to pry CC from your cold dead hands (sorry...A poor American Joke regarding our obsession with certain things). GO Cathy Freeman! You getting a free copy of V for your tesing services? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FUTURE Posted September 27, 2000 Share Posted September 27, 2000 KwazyDog ; cheers mate for the link. I will check them out... You may of saved Holly from the great round PC black hole known as the garbage bin Jeff : I thought you knew me better. I like turn based games too. And what you said at CLUBSSI about CM being real time once the orders are issued hit a cord with me. No general micro managers his troops like they have to in CC. I still love CC. War gaming is about the fun factor for me. And CM is fun. Same as Talonsofts games (West Front/Rising Sun). So is CC. As to V. I hope they do ------------------ [This message has been edited by FUTURE (edited 09-27-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Olesen Posted September 27, 2000 Share Posted September 27, 2000 FUTURE, Isn't there some kind of systematic sale of used items in Australia? Where I live (Denmark) there are several ways to get hold of used items (dedicated magazines with ads, internet auctions, newsgroups, and friends ofc.). You should be able to get an affordable used video card that would be outdated on a new system but would serve you well (e.g. an 8M card or perhaps a 16M card - I would not buy a new PC with less than a 32M 3D card today). Just make sure that your PC has a slot that fits with the card. These things change all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FUTURE Posted September 27, 2000 Share Posted September 27, 2000 To everone that replied. Cheers mates. You have all given me something to go with now... I do want to play CM. Not that I have bought the full version yet. Once I get Holly up spec'd i will be getting the game for sure... ------------------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pascal DI FOLCO Posted September 27, 2000 Share Posted September 27, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by FUTURE: I have played the Gold Demo. What my question relates to is the fact that I dont have a 3d card. I have 32mb ram and a Pent 233. Does anyone else here play CM on a low spec system and how does it affect game play.. ? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> At home I have a fine Athlon 500 w/ 128 Mo RAM and 32 Mo 3D Card... the game runs smoooooth as silk ! But that ain't the point... I also sometime play at office with a PII 400, 64 Mo RAM and no 3D card (only 4 Mo or so of graphics memory): the game is only playable in 640*480 (in hardware mode !!), as soon as I try 800*600 or higher it takes 5 seconds just to select a unit !!! So buy a cheap 3D card, else you won't enjoy the game at its fullest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Clark Posted September 27, 2000 Share Posted September 27, 2000 Just throwing in one more word for the voodoo 2. My system runs CM fine with it. The large maps get a bit clunky at times, but thats also running at 800X600, so a smaller res would probably speed it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splinty Posted September 28, 2000 Share Posted September 28, 2000 I use an AMD K2 300 with 64MB's RAM and a Voodoo 3 2000 and the game runs great at hi-res. I got the card for $99.95 U.S. about a year ago so I imagine they're much cheaper now. ------------------ Nicht Schiessen!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloid Posted September 28, 2000 Share Posted September 28, 2000 Hey Ellros, you said: ========================================== The graphics are fine but lack fine detail. Building details (like doors and windows) and vehicle details (like bogie wheels) appear blurred when viewed close up (ie camera 1), but from a distance it's fine. ========================================== You play at your desk top resolution, so you can bump it way up, if your system will handle it. I play it at 1600 x 1200, and it looks great! Well, I'm running a PIII 600 with 256 Meg of RAM and a TNT2 Ultra AGP video card. Just had to stick that in... Aloid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellros Posted September 28, 2000 Share Posted September 28, 2000 The other thing I forgot to mention, and I attrbute it also to only having a 4mb video card... All movement, targeting, command, etc lines are in light blue. No other colors show up. But like i said, I can live with it for a few more weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FUTURE Posted September 28, 2000 Share Posted September 28, 2000 This is how it looks on my system. When the demo boots up it brings up a blue screen that say its checking for DirectX I think and then tells me the resolution it will be set at. It then goes through the screens to the game.. So maybe just a good cheap 3D card will do the trick. Plus the mods for the full game work with the demo too ------------------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KwazyDog Posted September 28, 2000 Share Posted September 28, 2000 The roads came out well actually The grass as you can see has had to scale itself right back to fit into your cards memory. Future, try to get at least a 16mb card if the budget will stretch that far, that should get you up and running nicley and give you room to put on a good selection of the higher res mods Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FUTURE Posted September 28, 2000 Share Posted September 28, 2000 I put the flags/trees/red roofs/USA uniforms/Sherman graphics mods in the demo and it does change the look. Now for that 16mb card ... Then i will have to buy the full game ------------------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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