System Requirements?

dew7 · February 17, 2004, 01:38:32 PM

I did not find any link to the programming and the journal entry does not answer my question? Any idea what the requirements of this game will be?

Yonkey · February 17, 2004, 04:45:28 PM

We are not 100% certain of the requirements for the game at this point. We would only get a rough idea during the testing phase (which hasn't started yet).

From the alpha demo the team tested out, the only thing we determined is that you will need a 3D accelerated graphic card and a Windows-based operating system.

Jeysie · February 17, 2004, 05:21:32 PM

Quote from: Yonkey on February 17, 2004, 04:45:28 PMFrom the alpha demo the team tested out, the only thing we determined is that you will need a 3D accelerated graphic card and a Windows-based operating system.

A.K.A. the "playing it safe by stating the obvious" method of PR.

Peace & Luv, Liz

Oldbushie · February 17, 2004, 07:35:43 PM

Having speakers and a good sound card would also be useful, as would having a monitor and a CPU.

The keyboard and mouse are optional.

Say · February 17, 2004, 07:45:11 PM

yeah having a pc would be a good requirement as well lol

and internet lol

Yonkey · February 17, 2004, 07:46:43 PM

Oh yeah, and having the game itself is another major requirement.

Storm · February 17, 2004, 09:33:20 PM

...Not to mention being connected to the electricity grid

Oldbushie · February 17, 2004, 11:04:06 PM

And perhaps a house or apartment to keep the computer in.

Cez · February 17, 2004, 11:23:11 PM

and paying the electricity bills

And buyin genough food suplies to last you through the duration of the game. You might as well consider kissing your job goodbye, because you won't be able to move from your screen until you finish the game

Oldbushie · February 18, 2004, 12:30:36 AM

Oh yeah, and one of those George Foreman grills so you can cook right next to your computer.

Say · February 18, 2004, 10:43:00 AM

Im so sorry dew7 no wonder why I couldnt find then myself, I got checking and that thread I told you about got lost on a hosting breakdown along with some old data, Im terrible sorry. On the other hand I think Neil answered your question, the specifics to run the game wont be so different than what you would need a current game nowdays. We will keep you all informed about this though.

dew7 · February 18, 2004, 02:08:58 PM

No worries! I guess I will be patient and believe that it will come out within three years.

Say · February 18, 2004, 05:27:27 PM

...it may come out sooner than that

dew7 · August 18, 2004, 10:44:18 PM

Thanks, LN. I appreciate the link. Any hint as to the system requirements of KQ and will it support Windows and Linux?

Grundy · August 18, 2004, 11:25:22 PM

Our GUESSTIMATE so far for requirements is...

1Ghz CPU ( Most likely 1.33 + )
256 RAM ( Again, 512 + )
64MB Video Card (128MB preferable )
1GB HD space ( Could be upto 2 + )

I don't think we're aiming for a specific OS yet, but 98, 2000 and XP will be the most likely requirements.

It might be playable with WINE on linux, but you'll have to wait and see.

Louisiana Night · August 18, 2004, 11:29:16 PM

QuoteIt might be playable with WINE on linux, but you'll have to wait and see.

You're using Linux now. Why don't you try it with an early version of the game?

If you and Phoenix don't make it work with Linux, Linux users will.

P.S. I don't think Linux is capable of running KQ9 right now, because of the engine you're using(isn't it the MoE engine?).

Grundy · August 18, 2004, 11:36:33 PM

It's not the MoE engine.

It's the Torque engine.
I think it has good linux support too.

I'll ask Neil. ( Or he will read this first? )

Louisiana Night · August 18, 2004, 11:40:49 PM

Quote from: Grundy on August 18, 2004, 11:36:33 PM
It's not the MoE engine.

It's the Torque engine.
I think it has good linux support too.

I'll ask Neil. ( Or he will read this first? )

NM. I was just thinking about your KQ9 Shooter posts.

Yes, it has decent Linux support.

Yonkey · August 19, 2004, 10:59:43 AM

Quote from: Grundy on August 18, 2004, 11:25:22 PM
Our GUESSTIMATE so far for requirements is...

1Ghz CPU ( Most likely 1.33 + )
64MB Video Card (128MB preferable )

Those two estimates are wrong, Grundy.

Right now it's running fine on a P3-500, and Torque is able to support as low as P2-500, so I wouldn't say it's 1 Ghz.

And I've been able to run the engine fine with 32MB Video Card, but I'm not sure if it will work with 16MB or lower. I KNOW it won't work with 4MB or less though (you get a frame rate of under 0.1 FPS).

The engine can create both Mac and Linux products, but right now we're focusing on the Win32 version (Windows 98/SE/ME/2000/XP). We'll port it to Mac and Linux afterwards. I have no idea if it works on WINE. If you can run the Torque Demo on it, then you should be able to run KQIX too.

Louisiana Night · August 19, 2004, 12:37:59 PM

I'll try it. Thanks.

News:

System Requirements?