CoD Longevity

CaptainDoggles · #1 01-08-2012, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SDDrew

Hi guys, Im on the edge whether or not I should buy this game.... I didnt want to make a new thread so I hope someone replys. My biggest concern is how long this game is going to be supported? Are they gonna release expansion packs or are they gonna just release a new full priced sequal sometime soon?

Honestly, I would wait until the next patch comes out, or until the next expansion/sequel comes out. Right now the game is a mess.

SDDrew · #2 01-08-2012, 07:49 PM

Thanks for the replys everyone. Glad to know my system will at least run it. Also thats great news that expansions/sequals will just merge like 1946 did. I understand the problems with the game right now, but I dont mind sticking it out and enjoying what does work. So im sold, im gonna look around for the best prices and get it. I look forward to a new game and new community.

Sutts · #3 01-08-2012, 09:48 PM

I'd say go for it too SDDrew.

I'm still running XP with only 2GB of memory on an i7 920 with an old GeForce GTS 250 card. I fully accept that my system isn't up to running everything maxed out but even with lots turned to Low I'm having a ball.

No stutters for me and only the occasional crash which I think will be addressed in an upcoming patch. Personally I have enough fun just flying cross country and practicing takeoffs, landings and high speed climbs etc. Also navigating the old fashioned way without the map icon is hugely rewarding.

I just love this game, warts and all and can see it going from strength to strength. Believe me, it is worth it.

I will upgrade my graphics card and operating system when the new generation hit the shelves and lower the price of the current high end cards. Until then I'm very content with what I've got and the planned graphics update patch might even allow me to increase my settings a little which will be a bonus.

icarus · #4 01-09-2012, 12:53 AM

If I had a do-over I'd wait.

There is a lot that needs fixing and it remains to be seen if you will have to buy the add-on to get the fixes . It is a shame because it could have been brilliant. Maybe it will be one day but its not right now.

Bewolf · #5 01-09-2012, 01:00 AM

Good descision. For the money this sim is available for now, there is not a lot you can do wrong with getting it, even if development were to stop right now.

#6 01-09-2012, 05:28 AM

I wouldn't bother buying this version until the expansion comes out and is proven to run well and finished.

Chivas · #7 01-09-2012, 07:26 AM

The sim needs work but the developer has a history of supporting their products and have plans for free patches and paid addons for a series that will cover most major theaters of WW2 aircombat. If your an aircombat flight simmer then I highly recommend supporting the sim now rather than later. The development could fail tomorrow, but for the price of cheap night out you could be investing in years of air combat sim enjoyment.

EAF331 Starfire · #8 01-09-2012, 07:30 AM

If money is tight, don't go!
If you can get it for $9.99 its a keeper.
The game have its issues and if you are used to the finetuned interface of IL-2 1946 (it might look old but it is like an iPhone = intuitive

) I would wait for the next patch or the sequel.
You should also make sure your GPU are up to specs. A tiny GPU like my nVidia GTX260 will strain your relationship with the game.

The learning curve in COD is steep and the additional problems of the bugs might be the famous last drop (reason) which gets it shelved unnessesarily.

Sutts · #9 01-09-2012, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by EAF331 Starfire

If money is tight, don't go!
If you can get it for $9.99 its a keeper.
The game have its issues and if you are used to the finetuned interface of IL-2 1946 (it might look old but it is like an iPhone = intuitive

) I would wait for the next patch or the sequel.
You should also make sure your GPU are up to specs. A tiny GPU like my nVidia GTX260 will strain your relationship with the game.

The learning curve in COD is steep and the additional problems of the bugs might be the famous last drop (reason) which gets it shelved unnessesarily.

I'm running a GTS 250 and still get a lot of enjoyment out of the product.
I think the problem is unrealistic expectations with regards to screen resolution (I run at 1280x76

and detail settings (I use high for objects and effects, medium for landscape and low for the rest). In this way I can still enjoy great looking airplanes, fluid flight models and air combat while waiting for further optimisations and for my budget to catch up with the technology!

ACE-OF-ACES · #10 01-09-2012, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by EAF331 Starfire

If money is tight, don't go!

Agreed 100%

On that note, this goes out to all.. If a $50 dollar game is something you have to factor into your budget.. Than chances are your hobby (PC flight sims) is a hobby you can not afford at this time. I would recomend another hobby like checkers or chess (the real hands on version, not the PC game version). It too will give you hundreds of hours of entertainment for a small investment (less than $50) and you don't need a $1,500 dollar PC to play it.