system reqs for version 1.0?

[Tigershield]

Well i checked my version. and I have to inform ya all. That i cant play version 1.0. Because I have 1.4 and that's the best my computer can have.

Ah well. I might aswell say goodbye already.

[UNDERCOVER]

Well i checked my version. and I have to inform ya all. That i cant play version 1.0. Because I have 1.4 and that's the best my computer can have.

Ah well. I might aswell say goodbye already.

Heh, I checked mine as well and I also have 1.4...

Hm, looks the question now is: "What version of OpenGL do you have?", not "Do you have a graphics card?".

Lol.

[demo123]

I have a 1.4 too. T.T

[KomradeKorakoff]

Not sure what this means, but I suppose I can run it :o



Though my graphics card sucks, I dunno. Sadly my best computer atm.

[UNDERCOVER]

Not sure what this means, but I suppose I can run it :o



Though my graphics card sucks, I dunno. Sadly my best computer atm.

OpenGL 3.3 is more than enough to run AoS 1.0, lol.

It's the latest version of OpenGL, IIRC.

[matpow2]

I think our lowest requirement will be an integrated Intel GMA950 GPU. Of course, you can only expect mediocre to terrible performance with such a low-end card (trust me, the Intel GMA950 is really the most low-end you can get; it is a nightmare to work with).

In terms of compatibility, we have really set the bar as low as possible without sacrificing 'flashiness' too much.
Any GPUs with support for the following OpenGL extensions should run 1.0:

GL_ARB_vertex_program
GL_ARB_fragment_program
GL_ARB_vertex_buffer_object

The OpenGL version is mostly irrelevant, as long as you have those extensions.

According to this report, this covers 98% of GPUs. The unsupported 2% mostly have missing/old drivers, so PEBKAC. It should be said that both OS X and Linux can guarantee the availability of these extensions, either through the LLVM-backed software fallback in OS X or through Mesa3D on Linux.

Most people should get a major performance boost with 1.0 due to the GPU hardware acceleration. I can't run the VOXLAP client on high resolutions without getting a significant drop in FPS, but in 1.0, it's a non-issue.

I hope this answered your questions!

[Tigershield]

Well i checked my version. and I have to inform ya all. That i cant play version 1.0. Because I have 1.4 and that's the best my computer can have.

Ah well. I might aswell say goodbye already.

Heh, I checked mine as well and I also have 1.4...

Hm, looks the question now is: "What version of OpenGL do you have?", not "Do you have a graphics card?".

Lol.

This is what I have ( it's a very old computer from like 2004-5 or so.


ystem Information
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Time of this report: 7/30/2012, 19:15:43

Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.100216-1441)
Language: Dutch (Regional Setting: Dutch)
System Manufacturer: HP Pavilion 061
System Model: PX712AA-ABH t3060.nl
BIOS: BIOS Date: 03/10/05 17:00:55 Ver: 08.00.10
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.93GHz
Memory: 504MB RAM
Page File: 546MB used, 681MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode


Hey Mat Do you think I can run this then.I really have basic computer knowledge, I'm total noob haha.

[UNDERCOVER]

Well, I just downloaded an application called GL View to check my OpenGl extensions (I have an integrated Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family which probably can't run the game but it's still worth a shot) and when I click on the extensions tab I get an Unhandled exception error. >.>

Do you know any other way to check your OpenGL extensions, Mat?

EDIT: Never mind, I managed to get it to work. Turns out that my GPU doesn't support any of those OpenGL extensions.

Great.

[Tigershield]

Well, I just downloaded an application called GL View to check my OpenGl extensions (I have an integrated Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family which probably can't run the game but it's still worth a shot) and when I click on the extensions tab I get an Unhandled exception error. >.>

Do you know any other way to check your OpenGL extensions, Mat?

EDIT: Never mind, I managed to get it to work. Turns out that my GPU doesn't support any of those OpenGL extensions.

Great.

Sarcasme, I love it. haha. looks like we wont play Aos 1.0 then. I'm sad cause I wanted to buy it.

oh I forgot to post this to. This Is what I have


Card name: Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2582&SUBSYS_2A08103C&REV_04
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: HP vs17 flat panel monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1280,1024
Driver Name: igxprd32.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4764 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 4/28/2012 23:28:47, 57344 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n.v.t.
Mini VDD: igxpmp32.sys
Mini VDD Date: 4/28/2012 23:28:47, 5672032 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-66C2-11CF-1061-020AA5C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x2582
SubSys ID: 0x2A08103C
Revision ID: 0x0004
Revision ID: 0x0004
Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Not Available
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

[matpow2]

I have an integrated Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family which probably can't run the game but it's still worth a shot

According to this, your GPU should be supported. Do you have outdated drivers?

[UNDERCOVER]

Well, I just downloaded an application called GL View to check my OpenGl extensions (I have an integrated Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family which probably can't run the game but it's still worth a shot) and when I click on the extensions tab I get an Unhandled exception error. >.>

Do you know any other way to check your OpenGL extensions, Mat?

EDIT: Never mind, I managed to get it to work. Turns out that my GPU doesn't support any of those OpenGL extensions.

Great.

Sarcasme, I love it. haha. looks like we wont play Aos 1.0 then. I'm sad cause I wanted to buy it.

oh I forgot to post this to. This Is what I have


Card name: Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2582&SUBSYS_2A08103C&REV_04
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: HP vs17 flat panel monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1280,1024
Driver Name: igxprd32.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4764 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 4/28/2012 23:28:47, 57344 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n.v.t.
Mini VDD: igxpmp32.sys
Mini VDD Date: 4/28/2012 23:28:47, 5672032 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-66C2-11CF-1061-020AA5C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x2582
SubSys ID: 0x2A08103C
Revision ID: 0x0004
Revision ID: 0x0004
Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Not Available
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

I doubt that could run the game, the graphics card seems to be crappier than mine, lol.

Ah well, I guess the only thing we can do now is get drunk and not think about this. :(

I have an integrated Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family which probably can't run the game but it's still worth a shot

<span>According to [url=<a class="smarterwiki-linkify" href="http://www.kludx.com/card.php?card=7]this[/url]">http://www.kludx.com/card.php?card=7]this[/url]</a>, your GPU should be supported. Do you have outdated drivers?</span>

I went to Intel's website to see if I need an update and that small program that detects driver updates said that my GPU drivers are up-to-date.

However, I managed to get the information regarding my extensions by clicking on "See Details" in GL Viewer in the Summary part of the program, not the Extensions part (if you're familiar with this program, that is).

I could be looking at the wrong thing, since clicking on the Extensions tab gives me an Unhandled Exception error.

Know any other programs that give extension information?

EDIT: One sec, it seems that my outdated Direct X9 shit seems to cause the Unhandled Exception error.

Will try to update.

EDIT 2: According to GL Viewer, my DX9 version is 9.0c and was released in June 2010, however when I click on the "Get latest version" button, it leads me to THIS site which gives a download for a version released in April 2011 (version 9.29.1974).

I downloaded the new update but the installer says that my DX9 is up-to-date. >.>

I think that my computer is a troll.

Currently searching for a way to fix the Unhandled Exception error, there seem to be several solutions.

[Tigershield]

Ah well back to bordgames like Axis&Allies and my vodka.

I do need to buy a laptop for school this year, so there is a slight chance that I might buy AOS 1.0. then. But I doubt it. so when 1.0 is out I say goodbye to AOS.

Ah well I had a good time. ( hey Ben/mat. Could give a small demo for 1.0 or so to try it out if it runs. haha I try to be optimistic.

[HoboHob]

GL_ARB_vertex_program
GL_ARB_fragment_program
GL_ARB_vertex_buffer_object

Gosh this made me happy :D

But I still think you should have voxlap available in 1.0 too.

Also: I think you should have a graphical demo, basically a 512x512 block map with 32 player models being drawn randomly.

This is so that people can test how well 1.0 will work on there system before they actually buy it.