3.3.5 is coming...

Obsydian · November 15, 2018, 01:50:35 PM

3.3.5 is on the PTU and is available to Evocati and Subscribers and Concierge - likely to drop in the next few days according to some sources...

Hurston to Space Timelapse (this was before the latest patch in which Hurtson now revolves on its axis).
[video=youtube;o9xUg-A8kr0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9xUg-A8kr0[/video]

And here's another video showing the sunset and sunrise over Lorville:
[video=youtube;_37uHGTXv6o]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_37uHGTXv6o[/video]

SithAfrikaan · November 15, 2018, 03:42:51 PM

It is looking incredible, I've had a watch of some streams I mean the performance in 3.3. alone is good enough to get ingame together and enjoy. Really looking forward to the system feeling THIS much bigger.

Galatoni · November 15, 2018, 11:22:55 PM

I second this.

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albert · November 16, 2018, 09:04:41 AM

I have no problems with the performance or stability but the playability is not good yet. They will have to make a whole lot of stuff actually work to allow 3.3.5 to be a game version lasting more than a few hours, if 3.3 was anything to go by.

Also processors like my 4790K which is the old standard for half decent CPUs, still happily running every other game I play, comes in 25% below the recommended spec for SC. That's my bottleneck, nonetheless, the 1080Ti keeps the game running well, and CPU is 80% on average. I just hate to think that because the CPU is crunching a load of persistent information the CPU use will increase as more in game simulation starts working. I know that's what happens in Monster Hunter and I expect the instances to be far larger in SC.

Obsydian · November 16, 2018, 10:44:36 AM

On the topic of things to do and playability, several of the podcasts I listen to would agree with you there, Albert - no more than a few hours and you can pretty much cover off all of the current content - unless you're trying to unlock the mission givers, in which case it'll be a case of rinse and repeat to get your standing up with the one you're after. Unless of course, you're into exploring and simply gawping at the beautiful graphics, in which case you could be there for days, or weeks, even!

I've never played Monster Hunter, so have no frame of reference, but now that OCS is in the client, and looking to have the server side OCS up and running soon, I suspect that the instances in SC are going to be smaller than they have been thus far. And once we get server meshing in (hopefully before the end of 2019) then we're looking at a release candidate and just waiting for gameplay and content to catch up. At that point, we should have all of the tech hurdles sorted, and I don't think the spec required to run the game would increase greatly after that point (unless they decide to implement some new technology down the line). As an example, you only have to look at Eve Online - the game runs fine on decades old hardware, and the only reason to upgrade is when the devs stop supporting specific GPUs.

I've also heard that much of the work currently being done by the CPU is gradually being moved to the GPU. The conversion to Vulkan should improve this as well, so that may stave off the need to upgrade for a while.

That said, those below the recommended minimum spec will, no doubt have to upgrade at some point if they want a good experience.

Jamoe · November 16, 2018, 10:53:13 AM

Yea would like to give it a couple of hours as well. When is everyone likely to be online?

Galatoni · November 16, 2018, 09:17:14 PM

I can make most evenings with a little notice

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albert · November 18, 2018, 01:28:01 PM

Quote from: Obsydian;435534On the topic of things to do and playability, several of the podcasts I listen to would agree with you there, Albert - no more than a few hours and you can pretty much cover off all of the current content - unless you're trying to unlock the mission givers, in which case it'll be a case of rinse and repeat to get your standing up with the one you're after. Unless of course, you're into exploring and simply gawping at the beautiful graphics, in which case you could be there for days, or weeks, even!

I've never played Monster Hunter, so have no frame of reference, but now that OCS is in the client, and looking to have the server side OCS up and running soon, I suspect that the instances in SC are going to be smaller than they have been thus far. And once we get server meshing in (hopefully before the end of 2019) then we're looking at a release candidate and just waiting for gameplay and content to catch up. At that point, we should have all of the tech hurdles sorted, and I don't think the spec required to run the game would increase greatly after that point (unless they decide to implement some new technology down the line). As an example, you only have to look at Eve Online - the game runs fine on decades old hardware, and the only reason to upgrade is when the devs stop supporting specific GPUs.

I've also heard that much of the work currently being done by the CPU is gradually being moved to the GPU. The conversion to Vulkan should improve this as well, so that may stave off the need to upgrade for a while.

That said, those below the recommended minimum spec will, no doubt have to upgrade at some point if they want a good experience.

Agree with everything you say mate and Iâ€™m enjoying what comes along regardless. Itâ€™s funny, my key mappings in Elite I spent years getting right and in SC I accept the defaults out of necessity and I donâ€™t mind them.

Obsydian · November 20, 2018, 12:38:23 PM

More Hurston gorgeousness:

[video=youtube;pA6P2WserfU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA6P2WserfU[/video]

[video=youtube;4GivIXz2Gcc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GivIXz2Gcc[/video]

PS: 3.3.5 is now open to everyone.

albert · November 20, 2018, 03:05:21 PM

As in its on LIVE not PTU?

albert · November 20, 2018, 09:22:47 PM

Ok it's PTU and the new city is very heavy on the CPU and the FPS has rocked back down the plughole. 85%+ CPU use on my 4790K. FoIP is still not good, 1-2FPS for me. Al lot of work needed in the next week and a half before launch.

Obsydian · November 21, 2018, 09:39:40 AM

Quote from: albert;435562As in its on LIVE not PTU?

Soryy, ye, I meant the PTU, however, it's actually just gone LIVE!

albert · November 21, 2018, 01:19:18 PM

Quote from: Obsydian;435567Soryy, ye, I meant the PTU, however, it's actually just gone LIVE!

You have to be kidding? I was down to 2fps going through the tunnels to the elevators in the station with my 1080Ti running hot nad my 4790K at 89% for just SC! I cannot believe they have put this version to live.

smilodon · November 21, 2018, 03:39:51 PM

Full refunds are hard work but technically possible if you persevere

Obsydian · November 21, 2018, 04:34:04 PM

Quote from: albert;435568You have to be kidding? I was down to 2fps going through the tunnels to the elevators in the station with my 1080Ti running hot nad my 4790K at 89% for just SC! I cannot believe they have put this version to live.

I'm downloading the update now and will give it a try when I can. I'm seeing reports of over 100fps in space and over 30fps in Lorville, so could 2fps perhaps indicate an issue with your machine? I presume you've got at least 16GM RAM and are running SC off an SSD, yes?

EDIT: According to posts on Reddit, most people seem to be experiencing roughly 20+fps more in the live build than they did in the PTU, so it may be worth you giving the live build a go.