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nsxownzme

15-07-2003, 01:44 AM

Ok, just watched it. Dissapointing. Impressive.. somewhat. It's just that the gameplay is what's really impressive.. environments, characters, weapons.. jesus I want to see that good shit.

Xtasy0

15-07-2003, 01:50 AM

Originally posted by Arby
http://www.arbytech.com/temp/gman.jpg

Gman in full 1024x768 glory for anyone who hasn't got it yet.

the video is 1024x575 res actually ;)

High Poly

15-07-2003, 01:50 AM

I hope the detail will be better with AA turned on...

Xtasy0

15-07-2003, 02:14 AM

Originally posted by High Poly
I hope the detail will be better with AA turned on...

AA smooths jagged edges, so, you see his ears? it would smooth those out.

symptom

15-07-2003, 03:45 AM

It is an impressive video, but I'm disappointed we didn't get to see any gameplay footage.

So are we waiting until the same time tomorrow then?

Xtasy0

15-07-2003, 03:52 AM

Originally posted by symptom
It is an impressive video, but I'm disappointed we didn't get to see any gameplay footage.

So are we waiting until the same time tomorrow then?

maybe tomorrow, maybe the next day, maybe next week, we haven't been told when the next one will be, other than "when things calm down from this video"

LoneDeranger

15-07-2003, 05:03 AM

The steam bandwidth is back at nominal levels, so I'm pretty sure that things did calm down. Those new 300 mbps servers had no trouble feeding us the media.

Wesisapie

15-07-2003, 08:35 AM

ansitropic filtering (AF) makes detail a bit better, not AA (anti aliasing).

b0yce

15-07-2003, 10:25 AM

The 2 minutes or so (not counted) file is 70MB for the GMan, so you can imagine that it is a good idea of Valve to release parts at a time!

Once a day is not a bad thing, if it happens, but Steam had no problems at all and was using 80% of my bandwidth - so all is hopeful.

Scaramanga

15-07-2003, 11:01 AM

I think they did the right thing choosing bink.
I mean, the quality is amazing, the movie is 1024x768 and the file size is only 68.6 mb

15-07-2003, 11:20 AM

does steam download .mov movies to the steam map?

Xtasy0

15-07-2003, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by Wesisapie
ansitropic filtering (AF) makes detail a bit better, not AA (anti aliasing).

anisotropic only matter when you have a large map and you're looking across it, it would make no different in the gman video.

Duracell

15-07-2003, 12:31 PM

errrm it uses Bink, so .bik files but its not a .bik file hurrmm

I will go now (its not a mov files =) )

JhohCreexul

15-07-2003, 06:07 PM

IT'S BEAUTIFUUUULLLLLL

I wasn't disappointed because I expected it to just be the G-man clip and nothing else. In fact, I was indeed shocked when it ended up looking like not a video, but my damn computer actually playing Half-Life 2.

And I did also notice those jaggies on the neck, but I think that's because the camera is so close to the G-man. Let's face it, I never expected Half-Life 2 to have the most perfect graphics ever. I think they zoomed in on his face too. I dunno. I kept looking at his creepy eyes. They're really bright.

Can't wait to get some of the more actiony videos. I'll just sit there and pretend I'm playing HL2 myself.

Sushi

15-07-2003, 06:21 PM

I'm sure everyone at these forums is drooling in anticipation of the Barney street fight movie *drools*

Mixmaster

15-07-2003, 08:46 PM

I´m waiting for the vid with Ayx :cheese: and the last scene with the strider.

3DDuL

15-07-2003, 08:58 PM

Are there any tools except radgametools offical converter for the .biks`?

Xtasy0

15-07-2003, 10:18 PM

Originally posted by 3DDuL
Are there any tools except radgametools offical converter for the .biks`?

why would you need anything else?

Ateoto

15-07-2003, 10:28 PM

Im looking forward to the [insert clipname here] scene!!

RabidMeatloaf

15-07-2003, 11:33 PM

I'm thinking we'll get the tech demo today....
Then the "Technical Overview of the Sorce Engine" one tomorrow...

So we might see actual gameplay by Thursday, provided everything stays ok.

nsxownzme

16-07-2003, 12:50 AM

I'll cry if I don't get any ****ing gameplay today. :(

etzel90

16-07-2003, 12:54 AM

steam just updated again, but it's only downloading something under counter-strike.

Infiniti

16-07-2003, 01:07 AM

its 4pm..still no vid...

Scaramanga

16-07-2003, 01:12 AM

4:15

Infiniti

16-07-2003, 01:16 AM

No vids today, it's official. We'll have them "soon"...

Korgoth

16-07-2003, 01:24 AM

damn "soon" means another two/three weeks wait, and only then will we get another 2 minute video! (not that the gman vid isn't fantastic, but im a fiend! I need more!)

tHEmaCHInE

16-07-2003, 02:19 AM

easy buddy... take it nice and slow, everything's fine. It will be ok. :)

Korgoth

16-07-2003, 02:25 AM

hehe i know i was just messin' around.. im not that worried really...i'd rather have the game itself anyway, these videos keep hyping it up to much :)

DimitriPopov

16-07-2003, 02:57 AM

Originally posted by Infiniti
No vids today, it's official. We'll have them "soon"... omfg , Im trying to be as patient as possible , after this second video they damn well should come easy.... I saw 0 problems and have heard of 0 problesm with the first release.. *sigh*

Originally posted by Innervision961
hehe i know i was just messin' around.. im not that worried really...i'd rather have the game itself anyway, these videos keep hyping it up to much :)

I kinda feel the same way , I dont want to overhype the game to myself and then be disappointed , but then I cant help myself when I watch the E3 stuff lol.

Korgoth

16-07-2003, 03:06 AM

yeah i know what you mean! I say i don't want to over hype myself too but then i find myself watching the vids like 30 times a day and frame by frame to see everything i can lol

nsxownzme

16-07-2003, 05:29 AM

Man, the G-Man video sucked ass, what's impressive is the gameplay. I can't believed they didn't put a new vid out. A GOOD ONE. I want this game too much :(

Infiniti

16-07-2003, 11:17 AM

Agreed, we need some gameplay video to show off this game what it WILL be like, not preset black rooms with scripted lines and close up cameras.

Face Stabber

16-07-2003, 03:49 PM

The G-Man video was the exact one I wanted most.

I really just wanted a good shot of him to make a background and sig.

Sinas

16-07-2003, 04:30 PM

i found the g-man movie real nice. I have patience, because how longer it takes to get a new vid, it takes shorter to get the actuall game :)

VALVe Ain't dumb :P