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[twilo99]

Kick-ass OT, Thanks a bunch mortal .

Can somebody please add a timer, that will be much obliged.

I can't wait anymore, didn't play nothing 2 weeks now.

mortal put a nice infographic with the release time in different time zones, also there should be a countdown timer in the Xbox app.

Blast off

How many days until Blast off ? When is Blast off - Countdown showing days, hours, minutes and seconds till September 5, 2023

vclock.com

 

[Virex]

Got my physical copy delivered last week already (online retailer does it regularly). But I'm busy with something else at the moment, just a few trophies left for a game on PS5 then I can start Starfield.

But seems like the Todd(lers) get upset when you criticise the game. I don't even use reddit but check the sub on reddit because it's a goldmine. But I look forward to playing Starfield with tempered expectations. I'm sure it will be fun

 

[DeaDPo0L84]

PC players, download this amazing UI mod asap https://www.nexusmods.com/starfield/mods/773

It's a game changer but hopefully it merges with no delayed menus which is also awesome.

 

[analog_future]

Some shots of my playthrough so far:

Game is frequently absolutely stunning.

 

[twilo99]

So, is there any point trying to play this on Series X?

I’ve been alternating between my series s and my PC, PC is obviously better but the xss runs it surprisingly well so I’d say the X is definitely a good option.

 

[Punished Miku]

You look a couple of loading screens away from a multiple heart attack.

That's how I get people. They think I'm too old, and then BAM

 

[soulbait]

A rather sensible one, given how many mods PC players have had to employ.

No is was not a sensible question. If the question was, "If you want to play with mods, why would you still play on console?" or something like that. Not everyone likes to play with mods, especially on their first play through.

As someone who can play both on PC and console, I have been playing on my Series X, because I prefer playing on consoles. I have tried and tried to get into PC gaming, but I cannot get past looking at PC as my work environment. Add in frustrations of configuring PC games to work with you your setup, and it just does not appeal to me. I get that others really enjoy it and it is their choice of place to play. That is great for them. It is just not for me.

 

[FunkMiller]

No is was not a sensible question. If the question was, "If you want to play with mods, why would you still play on console?" or something like that. Not everyone likes to play with mods, especially on their first play through.

As someone who can play both on PC and console, I have been playing on my Series X, because I prefer playing on consoles. I have tried and tried to get into PC gaming, but I cannot get past looking at PC as my work environment. Add in frustrations of configuring PC games to work with you your setup, and it just does not appeal to me. I get that others really enjoy it and it is their choice of place to play. That is great for them. It is just not for me.

'No it was not a sensible question.'

...goes on to provide detailed answer to said question.

 

[Bartski]

so... how bad is the animation in 3rd person? or is 1st just the way to go?

 

[FoxMcChief]

Early quest to do in Mars is to help out the store owner Jane in the residential area. After do her short quest, she will offer you a discount at her store. She sells a lot of great stuff. Or if you are in a pinch for ammo, which you might need because the guns you might love to use likely won’t get a lot of ammo drops.

 

[Punished Miku]

so... how bad is the animation in 3rd person? or is 1st just the way to go?

I mix constantly between both. 3rd for exploration and platforming and sneaking. 1st for aiming, shooting, looting.

 

[FunkMiller]

I’ve been alternating between my series s and my PC, PC is obviously better but the xss runs it surprisingly well so I’d say the X is definitely a good option.

I shall give it a go. If nothing else, my CX might help with that 30fps a bit.

 

[GymWolf]

That's how I get people. They think I'm too old, and then BAM

Call a space ambulance, call a space ambulance, but not for me.

 

[FoxMcChief]

That's how I get people. They think I'm too old, and then BAM

Sully is who comes to my mind when I see that guy.

 

[GymWolf]

I have a fairly decent gaming laptop (Ryzen 9 and 3070)that I can easily play it on, but prefer the comfort of my couch (and not having the noise of the laptop fans going). So am wondering how much worse the experience is on Series X.

Then it depends on how much you care about 60 fps and mods.

 

[Draugoth]

What age did you chose? 14?

Better hire some space chris hansen in your crew for extra protection.

Well, what can i say... i like them as 1000 year old loli vampires.

 

[twilo99]

I shall give it a go. If nothing else, my CX might help with that 30fps a bit.

You will notice that the 30FPS doesn’t feel as bad as it should for whatever reason.. not sure what they’ve dine, could be something to do with motion blur, but they’ve masked it pretty well overall.

It could just be me, but we discussed it in the early access thread and I think it’s real lol

 

[twilo99]

Then it depends on how much you care about 60 fps and mods.

Mods are supposed to come to Xbox in some shape or form..

 

[FunkMiller]

Mods are supposed to come to Xbox in some shape or form..

Dropping a unlocked FPS mod for Series X day one would be a good idea

 

[FoxMcChief]

so... how bad is the animation in 3rd person? or is 1st just the way to go?

Animations are good/great. I just can’t get behind combat in third person, using a controller. I’ve heard it plays better in third person with a m/k.

Weird bug with third person is that if you have the camera at the furthest away view, after doing something like talking or accessing something, it changes to the closer over the shoulder view. It’s easy to go back with one press of the camera button, but weird it happens.

 

[R6Rider]

That's how I get people. They think I'm too old, and then BAM

 

[Punished Miku]

All the staff at Reliant Medical know me by my first name.

 

[FoxMcChief]

You will notice that the 30FPS doesn’t feel as bad as it should for whatever reason.. not sure what they’ve dine, could be something to do with motion blur, but they’ve masked it pretty well overall.

It could just be me, but we discussed it in the early access thread and I think it’s real lol

Yup. Starfield’s 30 fps might be the smoothest I’ve noticed since Halo 3.

 

[oji-san]

mortal put a nice infographic with the release time in different time zones, also there should be a countdown timer in the Xbox app.

Blast off

How many days until Blast off ? When is Blast off - Countdown showing days, hours, minutes and seconds till September 5, 2023

vclock.com

Thanks for the help, still can't figure out how many hours left before we can play it on Game Pass, tried the Xbox app but doesn't show how many hours left, and the link you posted only shows 02:03... and counting..

 

[clarky]

I have a fairly decent gaming laptop (Ryzen 9 and 3070)that I can easily play it on, but prefer the comfort of my couch (and not having the noise of the laptop fans going). So am wondering how much worse the experience is on Series X.

I have a 12900h and a 3070ti laptop and the experience is not the best but good enough. 40-60 fps outside and 60 inside@1440p with fsr enabled. this game is CPU heavy. Cant wait to get home next week and play on the full fat PC at home.

 

[Draugoth]

 

[clarky]

Thanks for the help, still can't figure out how many hours left before we can play it on Game Pass, tried the Xbox app but doesn't show how many hours left, and the link you posted only shows 02:03... and counting..

8 hours mate

 

[twilo99]

Thanks for the help, still can't figure out how many hours left before we can play it on Game Pass, tried the Xbox app but doesn't show how many hours left, and the link you posted only shows 02:03... and counting..

Sorry, I don’t know why it’s showing only two hrs, probably because we are in a different time zone.

You can play it in 8hrs from now.

The timer in the Xbox app should be in the product page

 

[Shake Your Rump]

I have a 12900h and a 3070ti laptop and the experience is not the best but good enough. 40-60 fps outside and 60 inside@1440p with fsr enabled. this game is CPU heavy. Cant wait to get home next week and play on the full fat PC at home.

I have an 11800H/3060 laptop… not a good sign. Although, I’ll be running at 1080p, so… maybe I have a chance?

I guess I might do the two-hour trial on Steam and see how it goes.

Edit: goddamn, this game is $90 and doesn’t unlock until 7PM? Never mind.

 

[GymWolf]

Mods are supposed to come to Xbox in some shape or form..

You are not gonna have nearly the same amount you have on pc.

Also the delay to let xbox people certify everything.

 

[clarky]

I have an 11800H/3060 laptop… not a good sign. Although, I’ll be running at 1080p, so… maybe I have a chance?

I guess I might do the two-hour trial on Steam and see how it goes.

You'll be fine @30fps the implementation is ok once you adjust to it. I played a few hours on day one like this.

 

[twilo99]

You are not gonna have nearly the same amount you have on pc.

Also the delay to let xbox people certify everything.

Of course, but something is better than nothing, and hopefully they have a good system in place.

I thought I wasn’t going to get any mods for the gamepass version but so far things are working out.

 

[clarky]

I have an 11800H/3060 laptop… not a good sign. Although, I’ll be running at 1080p, so… maybe I have a chance?

I guess I might do the two-hour trial on Steam and see how it goes.

Edit: goddamn, this game is $90 and doesn’t unlock until 7PM? Never mind.

its not $90 thats the special edition with the DLC. £60 is the going rate, cheaper still on CDkeys.

Edit: unless $90 is £60 in your country of course.

 

[Magic Carpet]

I need a mod for the Series X to keep me from accidentally selling my digipics. It's happened dozens of times now Sell all my crap, realize my stupid mistake, rebuy digipics.

 

[twilo99]

https://x.com/sprite_flicker/status/1698808200869363808?s=46&t=aVYUpRYzg-bv2n8am2mMAg

 

[Games of Today]

That's how I get people. They think I'm too old, and then BAM

If it isn't you... and you, Victor "Goddamn" Sullivan, you still draggin' this tired old "sack a shit" around?

 

[FoxMcChief]

 

[mortal]

I appreciate the love, guys. Added the Text-only version of the OT as well.

Man, your OT's are truly an inspiration. F'Amazing work mortal

Spoiler

Thanks to you I've learn about animated pngs

Thank you!

Yes, APNGs are awesome. I'm always on the hunt for better compression methods though.

PSA: Theres a handy tips thread going as well, some of the info i would have killed for starting out. Dont sleep on it. spoiler free.

https://www.neogaf.com/threads/starfield-tips-and-tricks.1660588/

Thanks! I'll be sure to add this to the OP later on. Still have a few edits to make.

 

[Games of Today]

Some shots of my playthrough so far:

Game is frequently absolutely stunning.

Are you using the mod that eliminates the grey haze? Any mods to the color at all?

 

[GymWolf]

The loading times and limited tiles were worthy at least

 

[oji-san]

The loading times and limited tiles were worthy at least

Seinfeld indeed.

 

[Desless1]

I mix constantly between both. 3rd for exploration and platforming and sneaking. 1st for aiming, shooting, looting.

This is what I do as well.

Annoys me a bit that it won't save my 3rd person preset as there is two of them.

 

[Punished Miku]

This is what I do as well.

Annoys me a bit that it won't save my 3rd person preset as there is two of them.

It is a bit annoying at times. Have to toggle it a bit more than I'd like. I would prefer just eliminating the middle one entirely and only toggling between 1st and far 3rd. The middle one is that up close stuff I usually don't like in more cinematic games.

 

[clipperslipper]

What a fantastic OP. Well done mate!

 

[Corian33]

I’m a couple hours in and loving the vibe. It’s definitely a slow burn after the opening, but this is a world I am going to enjoy living in for a long time.

Just upgraded my PC to include a 4070 and i5-13600k. Game runs buttery smooth on ultra wide 1440p at 60 fps.

 

[reinking]

Party in the deck and you were not invited.

 

[schuey7]

Bravo. Awesome OT

 

[hlm666]

Decided to try the free frame gen mod someone posted in one of the starfield threads (thank you, sorry I can't remember your name).

Absolutely game changing, it was so jarring coming into a city and the frame rate basically halving. It just feels consistent now, it's my first time using frame gen from a mod and it is surprising how well it works. I was expecting alot of cons to go with it but there seems very few.

 

[Diseased Yak]

40 hours in on the XSX, with no end in sight. Absolutely amazing game. Enjoy, those that are starting tonight!

 

[BossLackey]

I've never been more split on a game in my life. I put 22 hours in it in just two days and I'm having a ton of fun, but there's also a lot of problems with the game.

Amazing art direction. Weapons, items, ships, interiors, all look fantastic. Then I look at New Atlantis and it legitimately looks like a 360 game.

Zero G combat in a casino full of Spacers with lasers going everywhere and everyone jumping/boosting around and bodies flipping through the air is fucking awesome. Then my companion disappears for half of every mission, nowhere to be seen and no way to direct them at all.

Seeing ships descend onto a misty space port while the system's star rises and illuminates the craggy horizon and it looks so real and beautiful. Then I walk into the nearest building and every NPC has the most immersion shattering line of dialogue possible randomly uttered at me. Does Bethesda know that's not how humans behave? Want to make it feel realistic? Not every utterance from NPCs needs to be directly related to where we are. "Ya know, I wasn't sure about moving out here to the edge of the Settled Systems, but it's really growing on me." Ugh.

Game is so freaking strange. On one hand, it's fun and can look amazing and you can have a string of awesome events occur seemingly organically and it really makes the experience. On the other hand, you have some of the largest oversights conceivable. UI is absurdly clunky. Important information straight up doesn't exist in the game. No maps for major cities is...I don't even know what to say about that. It's fucking bad. Don't even get me started on the encumbrance issue.

The loading screens I can get past. It makes sense for the type of game, but a loading screen to go from outside my ship to inside my ship!? You couldn't make that work? It's just an extra building and a few people!

Still having fun and will continue to play. For how long, I'm not sure. But it really feels like BGS cannot learn or evolve at all. They make the same mistakes over and over and over and they are still afraid to let go of their baby blanket that is the Creation engine. Let it die for the love of God!