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@bernhard : Yes, Gothic 2 is definitively on my list, but I must be able to afford a new PC first, and I don't know when that will be.
I didn't explicitely say that it's action-oriented, but you need to fight a lot to get through G1 ...
What's absolutely positive about the game is the immersion ... I don't know much games with such a deep immersion. I saw G2 for $10 and bought it -- I was unsure how it'd run, since I really did not meet the processor requirement; I didn't care, only $10. If it didn't run well, I'd put it on a newer PC, when I get one. I really do want a new PC, too -- this thing is getting old. But, G2 still runs fine. I don't know how old your rig is or what you got, but my PC I have had for 4 years (which I have upgraded the RAM and vid card on) runs it decent. I got Gothic 2 running on 800x600x16 w/ most of the stuff set on half or a little more for models and texture details. Distance is around 40% on objects and 60% on drawing distance, I believe. It runs fine on those settings for me. In case you're wondering what kind of rig I got it running on, my PC Specs: AMD Athlon 700 Mhz, 64 MB GeForce 2 RAM, 384 MB RAM, 10x DVD-ROM, 52x32x52 CD-RW drive, 40 GB HD, Win 98 SE. If you got anything around like what I've got or even better than what I have, I'd definitely give G2 a shot on that rig. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Likelyhood, if those settings sound decent to you, it'd be worth your time. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Ähem, MysterD, you didn't steal my PC , did you ... but ... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/think.gif" alt="" /> this doesn't make sense ... I'm still writing on my keyboard ... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/think.gif" alt="" /> Your specs are Surprisingly near to mine. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />
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Ähem, MysterD, you didn't steal my PC , did you ... but ... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/think.gif" alt="" /> this doesn't make sense ... I'm still writing on my keyboard ... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/think.gif" alt="" /> LOL. Your specs are Surprisingly near to mine. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />
Near yours? My specs are below yours? If your specs are better than mine, I'd even more so definitely recommend you check G2 out -- it should be quite playable at the settings I have them set around, if those sound like okay settings to you. G2's Bare Minimum Requirements: Intel P3 700 Mhz, 256 MB RAM, 2.2 GB Free Hard Drive Space, 4x CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, 32 MB Video Card w/ T&L Support, DirectX 9.0 B (on the disc) or higher, Direct X 9.0 B compatible sound card G2'S Recommend Requirements: 512 MB RAM, 64 MB Video Card Supported Video Cards, from the ReadMe File: NVidia -- GeForce 256, GeForce 2 MX, GeForce 2 GO, GeForce 2 GTS, GeForce 2 Ultra, GeForce 2 Pro, Geforce 3, Geforce 4. ATI -- Radeon (all types): No problems. FSAA may not work on the radeon 9700 (see GOTHIC.INI for details) MATROX -- Parhelia: no problems SIS -- Xabre 400: Occasional problems with flickering textures Kyro II -- Occasional problems with flickering textures, slow This is from the Read-Me, all about what is vid cards are NOT supported by G2: The following video cards are not supported by GOTHIC II. You may be able to start GOTHIC II with some of them, but they may lack performance or cause incorrect display.
- All cards with 16 MB or less on-board texture memory
- Most older integrated video cards
NVIDIA: TNT2/M64, TNT2, TNT2 Ultra, TNT2 Pro, TNT and older models
ATI: Rage 128, Rage 128 Pro, Pro GL and older models
Maxtrox: G450, G400 and older models
3DFX: all cards.
VIDEOLOGIC: Power VR
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guys, how does the gothic 2 interface & controls look like? is the interface clunky? is movement done via mouse or w,a,s,d keys? because if it's the latter, it'll really turn me off from playing the game, no matter how good people say it is.
"what we see with our eyes alone isn't necessarily the truth..." - final fantasy tactics
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Gothic is 3rd person but fully 3d. You use "wads" keys as well as the mouse for control. The interface looks a bit oldfashioned. They held it the same as in Gothic one.
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You can use the Arrow Keys too.
And the "Cntrl" and the "left ALT" Key.
I use the Mouse only for looking up or down.
Das Ganze ist mehr als die Summe seiner Teile(Aristoteles)
Aber wenn man das einzelne nicht mehr beachtet, hat das ganze keinen Sinn mehr (Stone)
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In case you're wondering what kind of rig I got it running on, my PC Specs: AMD Athlon 700 Mhz, 64 MB GeForce 2 RAM, 384 MB RAM, 10x DVD-ROM, 52x32x52 CD-RW drive, 40 GB HD, Win 98 SE. AMD Athlon 800 (Thunderbird breed), 32 MB GeForce 2 GTS, same RAM as you, teac burner (CD-RW), several GB HD, win98SE. I think the speed of the CD-drive and the amound of HD space are not so important for the game, but yes, I've got enough of that. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />
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Got Gothic 2 today as part of my upcoming Birthday presents, £9.99 not too bad a price me thinks. I shall play it at a latter date. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif" alt="" />
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In case you're wondering what kind of rig I got it running on, my PC Specs: AMD Athlon 700 Mhz, 64 MB GeForce 2 RAM, 384 MB RAM, 10x DVD-ROM, 52x32x52 CD-RW drive, 40 GB HD, Win 98 SE. AMD Athlon 800 (Thunderbird breed), 32 MB GeForce 2 GTS, same RAM as you, teac burner (CD-RW), several GB HD, win98SE. I think the speed of the CD-drive and the amound of HD space are not so important for the game, but yes, I've got enough of that. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" /> I'd give it a whirl on that rig.
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I looked for both G1 and G2 yesterday and all I saw was G2 at the stores.
Monday I will buy both on line.
G1 got an 8.1 review out of 10.
Quite impressive.
Do all of you think it is that good?
What are some of the flaws?
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G1 is really good. One of the best Games i know.
About the Flaws, hmm.
After all, the Version you can buy now is updated, i dont know flaws.
Das Ganze ist mehr als die Summe seiner Teile(Aristoteles)
Aber wenn man das einzelne nicht mehr beachtet, hat das ganze keinen Sinn mehr (Stone)
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G1 is really good. One of the best Games i know.
About the Flaws, hmm.
After all, the Version you can buy now is updated, i dont know flaws.
Stone Cool and thank you Stone. I was hoping that, that would be the answer. Fafnir
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Maybe you have some problems with your System, this are the same like every other Game.
But i`m sure, in that case, we can help you.
Generell, i think, G1 is very Bugfree, only little things.
For example, there was a ladder in this Game, which is not easy to climb at the top in the next room.
But there are some solution for this little Problem, so its dosn`t matter.
Das Ganze ist mehr als die Summe seiner Teile(Aristoteles)
Aber wenn man das einzelne nicht mehr beachtet, hat das ganze keinen Sinn mehr (Stone)
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Gothic2 interestingly had much more bugs than G1, so downloading the patch for Gothic 2 is essential.
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Gothic2 interestingly had much more bugs than G1, so downloading the patch for Gothic 2 is essential. 1.32 was last version I saw for English version. Was there another? I know German version has now NOTR --- I wonder when USA might get that. Probably never.
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The Silent Storm: Sentinels chat with Nival and JoWood has a brief, passing reference to the Gothic 2: Addon...don't get too excited but it's a small start:
Arach: Will Gothic II : Night of the Raven be published in the UK, US? Additonally, anything on Gothic 3?
JoWooD: We are working on that =)
Gothic 3 will come at end of 2005
Thanks again, Slaughter. [Editing] Toihlsa website in English 04.11.2004 | 13:46
The Toihlsa mod team recently released an English version of their website.
Toihlsa is the name of a planned modification for Gothic II. Their well designed website contains for example various screenshots and the beginning of a tour through the world of Toihlsa.
Related Links:
Toihlsa webpage
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[Editing] Public beta for the Gothic modification "Diccuric" 29.10.2004 | 16:58
TAGMT (the amateur gothic mod team) is currently working on an English translation of their successful Gothic I modification "Diccuric". So they released a beta lately in order to get help in finding all lines that are still left in german.
How to install it:
The first thing you need to intall is the Player Kit (follow the link below). Then download the german install file of Diccuric (setup_diccuric.exe) and also the patch 1.1d from the same site. When you've installed all of this files extract the English beta. Put the ini files into your gothic/system directory and the .mod file into the data/modvdf path. It's very important to use the GothicStarter to launch Diccuric and Gothic in future.
Diccuric is the best private Mod i ever have see. Maybe a little buggy, but in fact the best G1 Mod. Diccuric has a big complet new World, new Story, new Charakters. There is nothing from the G1 Game. And they use the Textures from G2 in the engine of G1, look much better.
Das Ganze ist mehr als die Summe seiner Teile(Aristoteles)
Aber wenn man das einzelne nicht mehr beachtet, hat das ganze keinen Sinn mehr (Stone)
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Thank you Stone & Bernhard for all of your help.
I bought both G1 & G2 at Amazon today.
I should see them in about 7 to 14 days.
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I do know that Gothic 2: Night of The Raven has been out in Germany in German, but not anywhere in English.
Though, I do know there is a mod that someone made to throw in English subtitles & a few thnigs you have to do if you want to play The German Version of NOTR w/ English Subtitles.
I just hope Jowood puts Gothic 2:NOTR out in English sometimes before G3.
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Well that is the advantage when you live in Austria... The headquarters of JoWood is just an hour drive from where I live... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" /> (back on topic:) I didn´t know that "Night of the Raven" wasn´t translated into English and I´m ery confused abut this. Gothic 2 was a major title all over the world, why do not sell the addon??
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Some News, maybe good to know. Public beta for the Gothic modification "Diccuric" 29.10.2004 | 16:58
TAGMT (the amateur gothic mod team) is currently working on an English translation of their successful Gothic I modification "Diccuric". So they released a beta lately in order to get help in finding all lines that are still left in german.
Toihlsa website in English 04.11.2004 | 13:46
The Toihlsa mod team recently released an English version of their website.
Toihlsa is the name of a planned modification for Gothic II. Their well designed website contains for example various screenshots and the beginning of a tour through the world of Toihlsa.
Toihlsa website updated 19.11.2004 | 15:18
The English website of the Toihlsa-Mod-Team has been extensively updated. Besides several screenshots in the locations-section, some artworks and short texts will introduce some of the NPC's that the player will meet in the course of the game. The background music will be composed by CineMusic Studios. In the media section you can already download the first music piece.
Das Ganze ist mehr als die Summe seiner Teile(Aristoteles)
Aber wenn man das einzelne nicht mehr beachtet, hat das ganze keinen Sinn mehr (Stone)
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