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xnalimov

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Phoenixblight wrote...

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OK, preloading finished. When I use DA2 configuration utility, it doesn't allow me to set graphics detail level higher than medium, High-Res textures option is greyed out. But in the demo I could use the "high" detail level. WTH?



You can't go beyond medium if you don't have DX11 supported GPU. 


Well, I have a DX11 graphics card. And it's called AMD Radeon 5970. But High-res textures option is not available... WOOT?

Modifié par xnalimov, 05 mars 2011 - 01:07 .


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xnalimov wrote...

Phoenixblight wrote...

BloodCat wrote...

OK, preloading finished. When I use DA2 configuration utility, it doesn't allow me to set graphics detail level higher than medium, High-Res textures option is greyed out. But in the demo I could use the "high" detail level. WTH?



You can't go beyond medium if you don't have DX11 supported GPU. 


Well, I have a DX11 graphics card. And it's called AMD Radeon 5970. But High-res textures option is not available... WOOT?


The high-res textures aren't in the game yet, but will be in a release-day patch according to Bioware... was in a post here somewhere yesterday.

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There seems to be a discrepancy here for me. D2D lists my unlock time as 3/8/11 13:00 PST. Which is, obviously, several hours off.

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Incredible. Posted Image

Well, at least I can select (not-very) high-res option, pity...

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So it will in fact unlock on the day I get it!

Thanks for this BioWare, I couldn't stand waiting another whole day and night ;)

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Brit here - preload stuff up :D Thanks Bio/Steam <3 Will be a long and difficult week waiting though :(

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nice got a day off when it comes out

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StilRH wrote...

Brit here - preload stuff up :D Thanks Bio/Steam <3 Will be a long and difficult week waiting though :(


I have yet to have an option to pre-load DA2 on the US Steam.  Can anyone confirm/deny this has happened to them as well?

Edit:  Well I didn't until I logged off and logged back in to Steam.  Duh.  If anyone else is having this problem I would suggest doing the same.

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@ Moderators/Admin: May be a good time to start a 'DA2 Tech Support' forum. I ordered thru EA, just got the 'download the pre-load' email. Downloaded with EA Download Manager and installed (didn't install how I wanted it to but it's no big thing). Started the 'Launcher', clicked the 'Configuration' utility, and the CU disabled my antivirus and firewall programs. So I uninstalled, with EADM, made sure all folders/files/remnants were deleted, and started again (just in case something glitched during the download/install process). Started 'Launcher', click Config Util, same thing happens again. Antivirus and firewall programs disabled again. Totally UnSat!! Anyone else have this happen??

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As far as I'm aware, nobody who preordered SE in Russia through EA Store can pre-load it yet. It's not in orders list, not in games list, and EA support says it'll be available on 11th.
Other e-shops allow pre-load, but no keys yet.

Modifié par LexXxich, 05 mars 2011 - 02:54 .


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Upsettingshorts wrote...

There seems to be a discrepancy here for me. D2D lists my unlock time as 3/8/11 13:00 PST. Which is, obviously, several hours off.

  It appears that BW sets suggested dates/times (as in 'Suggested Retail Price') then it's up to the retailers to do what they will.

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Preloading from Steam now. Shame I won't be able to play it for another week.

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March 8 instead of March 11? First time in my life i'm actually happy to live in Russia. Wow. :lol:

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I got mine through EA and see a 003 launch time? Does anyone know if this is correct or will it actually be available at 000? I could have sworn I saw Steam was getting it at the strike of midnight, so why not from EA?

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BigTopTony wrote...

I got mine through EA and see a 003 launch time? Does anyone know if this is correct or will it actually be available at 000? I could have sworn I saw Steam was getting it at the strike of midnight, so why not from EA?



Well seeing it was once saying March 10th at 1800, yes they could easily change it. 

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sorry if this has been asked but will PC box copys be unlocked when i pick it up at gamestop at midnight it will take me less then 10 minutes to walk home lol i want to play lmao

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Just got back for another round of EA customer support. He said that those who pre-ordered Signature Edition through EA Store Russia will have it available for pre-load on the night between 7th and 8th, at 00.00 GMT, and the game will unlock for play at 10.00 GMT on 8th. If you didn't pay for it yet, you'll be charged at the moment the game is up for pre-load.

Some clarity, finally. Still, just a 10 hours window for pre-loading a game? My connection isn't that fast.

Modifié par LexXxich, 05 mars 2011 - 04:27 .


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Pre-loading now. Nothing will ease the pain of waiting till next Friday however. :(

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BigTopTony wrote...

I got mine through EA and see a 003 launch time? Does anyone know if this is correct or will it actually be available at 000? I could have sworn I saw Steam was getting it at the strike of midnight, so why not from EA?


Mine says the same, and is also from EA. Hoping it is rectified. More specifically, I live in USA, and am told 0300 hours on March 8th is my unlock time when running the Release Date Checker. As I live in CST, that doesn't correspond to 0000 in ANY timezone in the US. 

Also, for the people who are unable to select higher textures, I've noticed they're the ones with the ~5 GB installs. A Bioware poster said there would be a seperate download for a texture pack that can be downloaded from this site. My install was the 6.something GB install, and was able to select Very High in the configuration menu, so I'm assuming that texture pack is for the smaller installs. I'm further guessing that the smaller installs was an option they gave retailers who were cheap with their bandwidth.

And, lastly, I'm not really sure what the requirements are for the textures. I mean, I can change the configuration to DirectX 9 and still have the option to select "Very High" textures. :P 

Modifié par kjdhgfiliuhwe, 05 mars 2011 - 04:56 .


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Chris Priestly wrote...
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Pre-Loading is based on the region you live in. Pre-loading of digital versions begins at the following times:

  • Asia/Pacific region – 18:00 GMT on March 4th
  • Canada & United States – 18:00 GMT on March 4th
  • Russian Federation - 18:00 GMT on March 4th
  • Western Europe – 10:00 GMT March 7th
  • Australia & New Zealand – 09:00 GMT on March 8th
  • Central and South America - 10:00 GMT on March 8th
  • Eastern Europe  – 10:00 GMT March 8th
  • Great Britain & Ireland – 10:00 GMT on March 8th
....

As I am preloading right now, this information is clearly wrong. I hope they'll be some bug too for the unlock time so I can play it as soon as all other around the world.

Why I'm not surprised it's Asia (ie China and Japon), USA and Russian federation that are supposed to get it sooner?

And I notice that Africa is a whole continent that have disapeared, whooo didin't knew that I should put more care when listening the daaily news.

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I dont know if any of Bioware are reading this, but the illegal copies are already sprouting =/

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Syrellaris wrote...

I dont know if any of Bioware are reading this, but the illegal copies are already sprouting =/

Sure they'll put in jail Steam. :D I'd be curious to see that. Steam make EA win a ton of money thanks to Steam art of selling games, last year Steam made 1 Billion from only the top ten Steam sells, I doubt EA is able to learn anything to Steam to manage games download. 

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Using the Digital Release Date Check. Your release date will be: Tuesday, March 08, 2011, 17:00.

Shouldnt it be at 0000 March 08? I'm from singapore. So much for the Preload Now. Play it first crap. Why would anyone preload if everyone else can get the retail box earlier from shops?

I bought the game from EA Store SG.

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Dlokir wrote...

Syrellaris wrote...

I dont know if any of Bioware are reading this, but the illegal copies are already sprouting =/

Sure they'll put in jail Steam. :D I'd be curious to see that. Steam make EA win a ton of money thanks to Steam art of selling games, last year Steam made 1 Billion from only the top ten Steam sells, I doubt EA is able to learn anything to Steam to manage games download. 


Kinda sour though, knowing the game is appearently already out there, able to be played. while we got to wait till the 11th for it to unlock =/ 

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Redsuns_ wrote...

Using the Digital Release Date Check. Your release date will be: Tuesday, March 08, 2011, 17:00.

Shouldnt it be at 0000 March 08? I'm from singapore. So much for the Preload Now. Play it first crap. Why would anyone preload if everyone else can get the retail box earlier from shops?

I bought the game from EA Store SG.



The time can and will be changed and even if Joe Blow went to a store and bought the PC physical box he would still have to wait. If he got it on the console yeah he would play before the PC version. Assuming the Release control time is not changed.