Unreal Tournament III PC requirements released

[L.S.D]

Ok, pardon me for missing out, but what is so great about UT3?

Granted, i never bother to try out Unreal game before......

[Alpha]

I got a nVidia 7900 GT that should suffice. The only thing that I am low on is hard drive space. 8 gigabyte?!?! It looks like I'm going to have to buy another hard drive soon.

 

Oh yes, I also should clean out the dust in my computer. Otherwise, if I run that game -- my graphics card will definitely burn out. Sitting at idle, it's at 73 degrees celsius.

[BlackKnight]

Ok, pardon me for missing out, but what is so great about UT3?

Granted, i never bother to try out Unreal game before......

 

Unreal Tournament is the reason I play PC shooters. 'Nuff said.

 

Seriously though, the Unreal games aren't that great- it's just the Unreal Tournament series are the best multiplayer shooters around. Everything about them is best in class... graphics, game modes, AI... not to mention the mind boggling number of skins, maps, mods that exist APART from the hundreds or so Epic has released for each game over its lifetime.

 

Mostly the attention comes from its technology being 2 generations ahead of its time at release. UT2003 was the first (and last) title that made me actually upgrade hardware to make a game will run better.

[L.S.D]

That is what i hate. Multiplayer. Whatever happened to the good old days where everyone is enjoying a single player game?

[BlackKnight]

That is what i hate. Multiplayer. Whatever happened to the good old days where everyone is enjoying a single player game?

 

I have a crap connection. I can count the number of times I've played UT online on one hand.

[Shibathedog]

Unreal is so good that it managed to pull me away from Quake

 

Do you have any idea how much Quake i played back in the day? It was like I never stopped.

 

These system requirements are pretty reasonable though, The Crysis requirements are pretty unfair in comparison.

 

To run an unreal game efficiently though you really have to blow away the recommended specs. Because its such a fast paced game you pretty much NEED at least 60+ FPS.

[Krosigrim]

That is what i hate. Multiplayer. Whatever happened to the good old days where everyone is enjoying a single player game?

 

Well, there is a mode that differs from previous UT games. Its more like an Unreal game, as opposed to the tournament style. From what I can tell, there will be multiple choices that affect the game later on. Like stealing a technology will unveil a new vehicle that isn't normally available. And if you screw with a particular faction, they will become vindictive later on. So there will be some depth to the single player modes. But I do not know the extent of the new modes, there are others that are still secret.

 

As the End stated, He played a lot offline, the previous games AI are pretty good, so this new installment will undoubtedly be better. Unreal games have always preformed well in all areas. Hell, I still play UT. Its dated, ugly, but is still damn fun, even to this day. There are so many servers still up, although about 15-30 at a time running when I'm home. But my point is there are still fan boys of the old school, and for good reason.

 

This game is focused on multiplayer, As in there will be others on your side, as to specific game modes, I am unclear. BUT, If that isn't your thing, perhaps this isn't your game. But personally, I love FPS. Out of all types, this is my strongest. I usually start out mediocre, It takes me awhile to ........ Format myself to the mechanics & physics of a particular game. and the Dreamcast Lover wasn't lying, this is a fast paced game!!! I like being able to out maneuver someones attack. Dodging back and fourth, Circle strafing, Double jumping to a wall and backflipping off it behind my opponent. I might as well be in the Matrix. UNLIKE IN HALO!!! I despise halo, it's like your playing on the moon.

 

The known game modes are amazing. There is plenty to choose from. Onslaught was ...... too good. I cannot emphasize how fantastic this game will be, but all in all, it's still an opinion. Gears of War was great, but it's a different monster.

 

Unreal Tournament III-this is what I am dreaming of.

 

Oops, I said so much, but didn't say much at all. Sorry..... I guess I'm too excited!!!

[Krosigrim]

Hey, My computer is CRAP! I will be building a new one from scratch, and, well... I am Noobed out. I am currently absorbing & learning as much information as I can about this. My friends are a great help, BUT, what do you guys think. Dreamcast Lover is absolutely right. You need 60+ FPS... But my pocket isn't so deep. And as far as this goes, I dislike compromise... But i might have to. "2.4+ GHZ Dual Core Processor" is inconceivable in terms of price. And "2.0+ GHZ Single Core Processor" is cheap as hell. I want to run this monster like it deserves.

 

I have a 32" Wide Screen 720p and 1080i as my monitor. Its 1600:1. I'm not complaining, I love this thing. It's called an Olevia, and it cost me $560 after tax at Circuit City. Thing is, I don't want to turn settings down when I get it. I want to turn them levers UP UP UP! And If it isn't great, It'll stick out like a sore thumb on this screen. What to do what to do. I gotta find a balance. Say I go with ATI stuff, they seem to be more moderately priced. And obviously, like branded things are a must. Least hickups or whatever. Do you think ill find a good medium? If not, what the hell do you think I should look for. Id hate to spend over 600 dollars, But I think Ill have to.

 

Mother board seems to be my biggest concern. V-card, whatever, Ram, who cares, these will be fine, they are not so bad on my pocket, but how can I hammer out this motherboard issue!

 

Any input would be beneficial.

[Gryph]

Unreal is so good that it managed to pull me away from Quake

 

Do you have any idea how much Quake i played back in the day? It was like I never stopped.

 

These system requirements are pretty reasonable though, The Crysis requirements are pretty unfair in comparison.

 

To run an unreal game efficiently though you really have to blow away the recommended specs. Because its such a fast paced game you pretty much NEED at least 60+ FPS.

I feel opposite. Unreal games never had that proper feel to me that Quake games did. I liked the non-deathmatch modes like Assault in UT but for pure deathmatch (the most manly of internet games) Quake reigns supreme.

 

Also, the demo is out.

http://www.fileshack.com/file.x/11252/Unre...urnament+3+Demo

[Wizard]

Word. I'm a Quake Fanboy all the way (except for 2 and 4), for teamplay deathmatch gametypes UT is where you have to look at, it's 1v1 it's largly boring in compairison to Quake.

 

Edit: NEED MORE MIRRORS.

[Thaggomizer]

I was at a buddies house and we could not get on a single server. This demo is a bloody mess. That one dark DM map is terrible.

[BlackKnight]

Heat Ray? I like that map. I love the performance I'm getting with this demo as well...

 

...it just has turned out to be an utter crash-fest so far. I haven't been able to knock up 5 frags without the game crashing, forcing me to restart, and going from the top again only to crash after 30 secs or less again.

 

So far the crashes seem to be happening to everyone though, so I guess I'll ride it out...

[Gryph]

I played a bit earlier and I agree with Thagg on heatray. I don't like the map at all. However, I think Shangri la is great. I haven't had a chance to check out the vehicle CTF map yet though.

[BlackKnight]

I played a bit earlier and I agree with Thagg on heatray. I don't like the map at all. However, I think Shangri la is great. I haven't had a chance to check out the vehicle CTF map yet though.

 

Any stability issues?

[Smilee]

When I played the ctf map it kinda killed my framerate a bit, but all in all it was really fun. It felt that it kinda strayed away from 2k4, maybe because all the guys took steroid pills and were rejects from gears of war.