Windows 8 and CloD (Merged Threads)

[tk471138]

Originally Posted by HeavyHemi

Seems that there are far too many sarcastic trolls around here. Oh well.

you are a troll

[HeavyHemi]

Originally Posted by tk471138

you are a troll

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[droz]

the fact is, don't expect win 8 functionality until the sequel. You can't make this game compatible with the current version of an unreleased OS because an update to the OS could break the game.

[HeavyHemi]

Originally Posted by droz

the fact is, don't expect win 8 functionality until the sequel. You can't make this game compatible with the current version of an unreleased OS because an update to the OS could break the game.

I'd be surprised if that is the case. This is the only game or software I've had any compatibility issue with. BTW, I'm running the Technet RTM version. Not a BETA or eval.
More or less I'm just making some noise to have it looked at. Other titles use the same redistributables without issue. May be as simple as detecting the OS version to determine which to run during setup.

[Feathered_IV]

Luthier said that W8 support is not going to be looked at in the near future, but perhaps for the sequel. Currently they have their hands full implementing DirectX9 compatability.

[CaptainDoggles]

Originally Posted by HeavyHemi

I'd be surprised if that is the case. This is the only game or software I've had any compatibility issue with. BTW, I'm running the Technet RTM version. Not a BETA or eval.
More or less I'm just making some noise to have it looked at. Other titles use the same redistributables without issue. May be as simple as detecting the OS version to determine which to run during setup.

I hate to break it to you, but your noise will not amount to anything. The game barely runs on win 7, and they've already stated this patch will be the last. What on earth makes you think they have the time or resources to look into win 8 support?

Not to mention that win 8 is going to be an atrocious platform for gaming. I'm not sure why you'd even bother. Quite simply it's just not going to get looked at. Maybe for the sequel, but for CLOD? Not a chance.

[HeavyHemi]

My thread asking for a possible timeline for a fix on this was closed due the the anti Win 8 forces. I had one try to convince me how HORRIBLE Win 8 was for gaming. My personal experience has been the opposite. Lower resource usage and stellar game playing. This is what is occurring:


The game installer is trying to install a redistributable that isn't compatible with Windows 8. I could be entirely wrong, but it seems to me that this could be as simple a fix as the installer detecting the OS and not installing this redistributable which I don't believe is required for the game to run.

[roadczar]

I agree it is a simple installer issue and most likely a basic fix.

[mazex]

Originally Posted by HeavyHemi

My thread asking for a possible timeline for a fix on this was closed due the the anti Win 8 forces. I had one try to convince me how HORRIBLE Win 8 was for gaming. My personal experience has been the opposite. Lower resource usage and stellar game playing.

Well, this is a pretty thorough test that finds no performance gain at all (Win 8 a tiny bit slower in most tests):

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/M...ormance/1.html

So "stellar" seems a bit like wishful thinking? You're sure you don't work at m$? Which game did you try that was "stellar"? Share some benchmarks as it sounds interesting.

EDIT: And yes, I have an MSDN Premium subscription and have been running Windows 8 since the first consumer preview - and I can't say I like it much (but a tablet with it would be interesting)...

[HeavyHemi]

Originally Posted by mazex

Well, this is a pretty thorough test that finds no performance gain at all (Win 8 a tiny bit slower in most tests):

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/M...ormance/1.html

So "stellar" seems a bit like wishful thinking? You're sure you don't work at m$? Which game did you try that was "stellar"? Share some benchmarks as it sounds interesting.

EDIT: And yes, I have an MSDN Premium subscription and have been running Windows 8 since the first consumer preview - and I can't say I like it much (but a tablet with it would be interesting)...

It's within the margin of error for every single title they tested. My performance has been stellar. Meaning stable and rock solid gaming. Hardly 'horrible'. The actual quote I was addressing was "Not to mention that win 8 is going to be an atrocious platform for gaming."

http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showpos...3&postcount=10
Not my experience. Perhaps a bit more paying attention to what I actually posted and not what you 'wished' I posted. Now how about back on topic to a fix? Seems to be a lot of upset posters here.