Mass Effect 2 Details :)

human_error · Jan 28, 2010

ATI have just launched a hotfix driver for ME2 - it enabled easy forcing of AA through the CCC and it has crossfire improvements too apparently.

http://support.amd.com/us/kbarticles/Pages/force-Anti-Aliasing-support-in-Crossfire.aspx

Dos101 · Jan 28, 2010

Anybody getting any artifacts with this game? The first hour was fine, but now 3 minutes into gameplay I get massive artifacts, then my system locks up and crashes. Tried different drivers, re-installing DirectX, re-installing the game. It's not a heat issue, my 4870 stays around 65, and it's the only game that does this. Even ran my CPU at stock, I'm at a loss here.

WhiteNoise · Jan 28, 2010

Sounds heat related (even though you say it is not). And no I do not have this issue and I run dual 4870's.

Or you are overclocking your video card too much.

Dos101 · Jan 28, 2010

No it's running at stock speeds, with the fan @ 40%. I don't understand why ME2 is the only game doing it. L4D2, RE5, Fallout 3, even Vantage all run fine.

Polaris573 · Jan 28, 2010

You re-installed your video card drivers but did you update them? What version are they? I'm running a 4850 on Win 7 x64 and not having trouble so I doubt it's something ATI hardware related.

Nick89 · Jan 28, 2010

Polaris573 said:
Mine did the same thing so I reinstalled it as administrator and didn't get an error message. Give that a try?

I did that and it worked! :toast:

Yukikaze said:
I usually play a male version that's pretty much myself, and then I play a female character that's a complete and utter bitch. I wonder what that says about my psyche, eh ?

I do that too.

Dos101 · Jan 28, 2010

Polaris573 said:
You re-installed your video card drivers but did you update them? What version are they? I'm running a 4850 on Win 7 x64 and not having trouble so I doubt it's something ATI hardware related.

I was running 9.12 and had it happening, so unsintalled those and tried 10.1, but to no avail, still artifacting. Even went back to 9.11 and same thing.

Has AMD released any hotfix drivers (besides the crossfire one) for ME2?

EDIT: ok, this is weird, uninstalled 9.12 and instaled 10.1, now CCC is telling me I'm running 9.12. WTF :wtf:

Binge · Jan 28, 2010

May I say... I am so much more happy with this game than Dragon Age.

WhiteNoise · Jan 28, 2010

Agreed. this is better than Dragon Age but Dragon Age is kick ass too. Just not as good.

Binge · Jan 29, 2010

I want to start a thread dedicated to my hatred for the male Shepherd, but I think I'm alone. God the things his character model does is just robotic and creepy...

Frizz · Jan 29, 2010

Binge said:
I want to start a thread dedicated to my hatred for the male Shepherd, but I think I'm alone. God the things his character model does is just robotic and creepy...

agreed lol, there's a small bug while in the normandy sr2 and you're running around, he'll look at a spot on the floor and keep his head that position while you're moving.

Mussels · Jan 29, 2010

Dos101 said:
aled 10.1, now CCC is telling me I'm running 9.12. WTF

thats a bug in 10.1

Your problem is not drivers. you have a hardware problem for sure.

Yukikaze · Jan 29, 2010

YESSSS. I can PLAYYYY !!!!!

:toast:

mdsx1950 · Jan 29, 2010

Mussels said:
as much as i know you have valid, legal intent - please don't ask about warez/no-CD patches on the forum.

Sorry Mussels. Wont do it ever again.

Yukikaze · Jan 29, 2010

Just spent an hour reading all the codex entries.

Holy shit, this game is well made. Very well made.

TAViX · Jan 29, 2010

Just curious, it's better than M.E. 1? Graphics? Characters? Story line?

I'm not sure if it's worth buying it or not. First one definitely was!

Frizz · Jan 29, 2010

TAViX said:
Just curious, it's better than M.E. 1? Graphics? Characters? Story line?

I'm not sure if it's worth buying it or not. First one definitely was!

Just take ME1 then double it. Should be more than worth buying

.

olithereal · Jan 29, 2010

randomflip said:
Just take ME1 then double it. Should be more than worth buying .

This man speaks the truth.

techsmith · Jan 29, 2010

I've already bought it but I'm still only about an hour in on ME1 so I probably won't be able to touch ME2 for a while. lol. This weekend should be interesting with an ME1 marathon.

Delta6326 · Jan 29, 2010

techsmith said:
I've already bought it but I'm still only about an hour in on ME1 so I probably won't be able to touch ME2 for a while. lol. This weekend should be interesting with an ME1 marathon.

If you play at my slow pace, then you got around a good 22-23 hours more but that's 22-23 hours of FUN! :toast:

Binge · Jan 29, 2010

Done, all achievements, all difficulties, and it was good. I feel like I just plowed for 38 hours straight.

mdsx1950 · Jan 29, 2010

randomflip said:
Just take ME1 then double it. Should be more than worth buying .

Very true. This game made me shit my pants lmao. :rockout:

D007 · Jan 29, 2010

The only other game almost this good.
Was Mass effect 1..lol

Delta6326 · Jan 29, 2010

i don't have the game yet but has anyone figured out the command console? I'm a firm believer that every game should come with cheats like the good old days for people that suck like me.

kid41212003 · Jan 29, 2010

So easy a caveman can do it. Trust me.

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