52 replies to this topic

[Ganymede]

I am not conserned about my computers ability to play MW:O, I will upgrade is required.

However I am more conserned that the Founders package may get stuck on a NA server when an EU server becomes available...

[Kazumi]

What I find sad is this. These folks with Crappy *** computers will spend HUNDREDS on ingame $$ yet if they used that money they could upgrade their machines and max out or nearly max out the game.

Take your $60, save it for a few weeks, and buy a dang GPU. And for those who cannot afford to shell out $500

you can always check out cuttingedgegamer to lease a new card for less then $55 per month. I know a few friends who went this route cause they wanted to top tier game, but lacked the initial cash flow. This allowed them the option to purchase a top tier GPU upfront, but pay only a little bit of interest in the backend.

[farrel wolf]

though its not a gaming computer I am not concerned about my computer's ability to play MWO and I will purchase an ELITE Founder's Package

[Sassori]

Actually Beta's tend to be poorly optimized and thus hit systems even harder than they would at release. This is why a chunk of the time closed beta's go to people with strong systems, because they know they can run them.

Be that as it may, I'm sure with turning some settings down many systems will be able to run it. If they were /really/ after my dollars they'd make a 64 bit client that utilized all my ran tho

[Kazumi]

Christopher Dayson, on 24 May 2012 - 05:54 AM, said:

Actually Beta's tend to be poorly optimized and thus hit systems even harder than they would at release. This is why a chunk of the time closed beta's go to people with strong systems, because they know they can run them.

Be that as it may, I'm sure with turning some settings down many systems will be able to run it. If they were /really/ after my dollars they'd make a 64 bit client that utilized all my ran tho

I'd pay extra for that feature..haha!

[Tazzie]

I will be getting Elite, no matter what. A working computer solution will follow in due course, if necessary.

I have a high-end mac, so I'm pretty sure I can get the program running on that. If for some reason, that fails, I have my work laptop.

Ultimately, I would like to build a full-on dedicated mech-pit. Given the expense and time required for that though, I am intending to play the game for a little while first, just to confirm the game has a long-term future for me.

[docmorningstar]

Magnificent *******, on 22 May 2012 - 10:34 PM, said:

Just out of curiosity... how many of us are concerned that our piece of shi- computers aren't going to be able to play MWO but still intend to purchase a Founder's Package?

I plan on purchasing the elite package despite the fact that my computer is most likely far too crappy to play MWO. Hopefully I'll be able to upgrade but with the beta date so close I doubt I'll be able to get a new computer in time. Here's the system specs the beta profile program spat out for me:

Spoiler

OS Version: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
System RAM: 2036 MB
CPU Name: Intel® Pentium® D CPU 2.80GHz
CPU Speeds: 2799
Physical CPUs: 1
Virtual CPUs: 2
Video Card Description: NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT
VRAM: 1024 MB
Primary Display Resolution: 1024x768
Multi-Monitor Desktop Resolution: 1024x768
Microphone: True
Language: English (United States)
Free Hard Drive Space: 106699 MB
Total Hard Drive Space: 476929 MB
Windows Experience Index Rating: 0.0

So despite the fact that I'll technically be paying for early access I doubt I'll actually take advantage of it. Is this unusual or do others plan on doing the same thing?

I too am rocking a POS...infact it is your same POS, but with more RAM...that's it. I do have a bad-*** wooden box it lives in though . . . .

[Stickjock]

Concerned about my systems ability to play MW:O...? A little... it's starting to show it's age and is upgraded about as far as I care to sink money into her... then again, she's about to be put to pasture for my daughter to use and dad's going to go buy a new system...

As for packages, yeah, Elite package when they're available...

Spoiler

Operating System Version:Microsoft Windows XP Professional
RAM:3,454 MB
CPU Name/Type:Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU 3.00GHz
CPU Speed:2,992 MHz
CPU(s):Physical: 1 - Virtual: 2
Video Card Brand:NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti
Video Card Memory:1,024 MB
Primary Display Size:1920x1080
Multi-Display Size:3200x1080
Microphone Enabled:Yes
Language Setting:English (United States)
Harddrive Space Free:223,524 MB
Harddrive Space Total:472,121 MB
Windows Experience Index:0.0

Edited by Stickjock, 24 May 2012 - 08:23 AM.

[Magnificent Bastard]

Kazumi, on 24 May 2012 - 05:34 AM, said:

What I find sad is this. These folks with Crappy *** computers will spend HUNDREDS on ingame $$ yet if they used that money they could upgrade their machines and max out or nearly max out the game.

Take your $60, save it for a few weeks, and buy a dang GPU. And for those who cannot afford to shell out $500

You make a good, if obvious, point sir. But there are a few counter points to consider:

1) The Founder's Package is a limited time deal and isn't just in-game $$.
2) People like me intend to support PGI for their efforts in making MWO and the best time to do that is ASAP.
3) "Saving" $60 for a few weeks doesn't guarantee growth. In fact the longer I wait to spend it the more likely it is to get spent on something unavoidable like groceries or gasoline. Case in point; I just had to get my car fixed yesterday and the $200 I had set aside to pay for upgrades and founders package is now gone. Now I'll have to figure out a way to rape the money out of my budget again (which is unlikely as that $200 was a birthday gift).

So all things considered I'd prefer to pay the $60 for an Elite Founder's Package and then worry about upgrading my computer later.

Edited by Magnificent Bastard, 24 May 2012 - 01:20 PM.

[GrimJim]

Magnificent *******, on 22 May 2012 - 10:34 PM, said:

Just out of curiosity... how many of us are concerned that our piece of shi- computers aren't going to be able to play MWO but still intend to purchase a Founder's Package?

I plan on purchasing the elite package despite the fact that my computer is most likely far too crappy to play MWO. Hopefully I'll be able to upgrade but with the beta date so close I doubt I'll be able to get a new computer in time. Here's the system specs the beta profile program spat out for me:

Spoiler

OS Version: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
System RAM: 2036 MB
CPU Name: Intel® Pentium® D CPU 2.80GHz
CPU Speeds: 2799
Physical CPUs: 1
Virtual CPUs: 2
Video Card Description: NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT
VRAM: 1024 MB
Primary Display Resolution: 1024x768
Multi-Monitor Desktop Resolution: 1024x768
Microphone: True
Language: English (United States)
Free Hard Drive Space: 106699 MB
Total Hard Drive Space: 476929 MB
Windows Experience Index Rating: 0.0

So despite the fact that I'll technically be paying for early access I doubt I'll actually take advantage of it. Is this unusual or do others plan on doing the same thing?

This was a good post. I've been curious about ppl's feelings re: older systems. My specs look almost the same as yours brother.

[GrimJim]

Riin Suul, on 23 May 2012 - 03:54 AM, said:

I... didn't know it was possible to get a 0.0 windows experience rating

He's not alone. Too much using the PC for useful things like accounting, papers, and research.... <<BADBADBAD GAMER...>>

[Nick Makiaveli]

Riin Suul, on 23 May 2012 - 03:54 AM, said:

I... didn't know it was possible to get a 0.0 windows experience rating
anyways, I will be getting the $60 package, and am not concerned about being able to run it

Probably related to using XP.....the program probably queried XP which responded with Hunh?

[Magnificent Bastard]

Nick Makiaveli, on 24 May 2012 - 04:27 PM, said:

Probably related to using XP.....the program probably queried XP which responded with Hunh?

Probably. Like I said before, I didn't even know what it was. lol