DX9 / XP discussion

[Blackdog_kt]

Originally Posted by GOA_Potenz

but release the patch without it, most of the user aren't DX9ers, that part of the players can keep waiting for a bit more, but is unfair keep up us all waiting for and outdated tech for a few that doesn't want to update systems

Since the final patch will have DX9 support, it also has to be beta tested. So, why make two different patches, instead of making one for both DX versions and then using the spare time to fix other things: radio comms, AI, FMs, etc?

I really do want that patch and i hope they'll give the bombers some love now that we have a thread collecting bug reports about them, but i prefer to get a proper patch instead of band-aid fixes.

What i also don't get is how the same "it says so on the box so i want acceptable FPS" crowd is now going around telling people that "it doesn't matter what it says on the box". Pure hilarity.

In truth, if we decide the system requirements on the box don't mean anything, then they should not bother with fixing anything at all...not only DX9, but anything else. It says such and such card and above on the box, doesn't it? That includes all the DX10 and DX11 cards, right?

However, we want them to fix it. And that means delivering everything of what was advertised, including DX9 support.

Originally Posted by SiThSpAwN

Dear Moderators,

Can we have a separate thread where people can ask why they are supporting DX9 and where we can continue to reply each time?

Thanks

I'm seriously contemplating it to be honest. There's a bunch of encouraging stuff in this update and all we get again is focusing on the ONE thing that is not as likeable.

It's not completely off-topic yet because DX9 is mentioned in the update. However, if it moves to detailed specifications on DX versions and DX user statistics, i'm definitely creating a new thread and moving all related posts there. I'll check again tomorrow and see how things are going in that regard.

Also, if certain people don't calm down soon, expect the post to be temporarily locked for clean-up and removal of posts that only serve the purpose of deliberately irritating each other.

This is not everyone's personal "let me vent my frustrations thread". If anybody wants such a thread create one in the pilot's lounge and knock your socks off (all can have their say as long as it's respectful to others and in the appropriate forum section), but don't drag this one through the mud or i'll do the same to your posting privileges. I think i'm making this as clear as can be.

[Volksieg]

Originally Posted by Blackdog_kt

What i also don't get is how the same "it says so on the box so i want acceptable FPS" crowd is now going around telling people that "it doesn't matter what it says on the box". Pure hilarity.

LOL Yep. I really, really wish it didn't say DX9 on the box but people saying it doesn't matter what is on the box is walking on pretty dangerous ground.

[Baron]

What most people seem to have forgotten is that the latest beta patch we are currently running does NOT support DX9.

Or maby its already been mentioned.

[Force10]

Originally Posted by Baron

What most people seem to have forgotten is that the latest beta patch we are currently running does NOT support DX9.

Or maby its already been mentioned.

That's really a non-issue because to install the beta patch you would have to do it manually, and understand why it's a beta and not official. The average Steam user that isn't a staple at these forums is still running the last official patch that does work somewhat in DX9.

[Baron]

Originally Posted by Force10

That's really a non-issue because to install the beta patch you would have to do it manually, and understand why it's a beta and not official. The average Steam user that isn't a staple at these forums is still running the last official patch that does work somewhat in DX9.

I was only referring to the debate about "they MUST support DX9 cuz the box says so", if its a beta release they don't. They can hold of the DX9 support as long as they care to as long as its not an official/steam patch release. There is absolutely nothing that indicates that this patch is going to be a official release right of the bat.

I might have missed something though.

[robtek]

Al those " i want, i want, i want...." posts would be funny if the wouldn't communicate the disrespect of those posters towards the less fortunate which are stuck with Windows XP for various reasons.

Sad as this is, its a mirror of the western meritocracy.

I dunno what this has to do with the meritocracy (which I personally prefer over mediocricy any time) so please elaborate.

I also suggest that you put away your computer, do not use tab water and only feed on one meal per day because there are people on this planet that cannot afford a computer nor have running water. Some even have difficulties to feed on one meal per day ... *rolleyes*