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[MS79]

Now I can't mod the .ini to remove the grain filter effect. Why oh why is the grain effect forced on us_!

This might only be me...but the grain effect bothers me so much that I might just stop playing, unless I can disable it.

Boo adhesive games, booo!!!

[Exeon]

.ini files are still editable and I have image grain turned off through mine, if you can't edit your file it is probably set to read only.

[MS79]

Yeah, I did that. I set it back. I'm just wondering why do they feel like this effect adds something to the game_!

[Guiotine]

Why do people have a problem with it_ I think it is a rather cool effect and it doesn't seem to impact my FPS (though I could be wrong on that )

[Scapes]

MS79, on April 15 2013 - 09:32 PM, said:

Now I can't mod the .ini to remove the grain filter effect. Why oh why is the grain effect forced on us_!

The Advanced Graphics settings make a return with the Technician Update and include a toggle for film grain.

[Alastor_Crow]

Scapes, on April 15 2013 - 10:41 PM, said:

MS79, on April 15 2013 - 09:32 PM, said:

Now I can't mod the .ini to remove the grain filter effect. Why oh why is the grain effect forced on us_!

The Advanced Graphics settings make a return with the Technician Update and include a toggle for film grain.

I don't have a problem with the grain filter although I am curious to see how it looks like without it while I play. I've seen some prototype Hawken footage without the film grain and it looks pretty sweet. But for the sake of feeling like I'm in a cockpit, I'll probably leave it on.


Also...Hawken devs work odd hours of the night visiting forums lol. You couldn't force me to do anything work-related once I get home from my job. It's a very good thing since it does show you guys really love your work.

[Scapes]

Alastor_Crow, on April 15 2013 - 10:46 PM, said:

Also...Hawken devs work odd hours of the night visiting forums lol. You couldn't force me to do anything work-related once I get home from my job. It's a very good thing since it does show you guys really love your work.

Just got home from Monday game night, figured I'd check in on how the patch notes were being received.

[Alastor_Crow]

Same as always lol. A combination of doubt, anger, and merriment.

[Aptest]

with respect to any kind of visual effect in the game, i must resort to one question to determine if it is worth it:
"does it cost me any fps_"

yes = turn it off please.

[TheLostVikings]

Aptest, on April 16 2013 - 01:22 AM, said:

with respect to any kind of visual effect in the game, i must resort to one question to determine if it is worth it:
"does it cost me any fps_"

In-game hit F5 to bring down the console and type "stat fps" to show your fps, then load the training mission and you can turn on/off the various options while getting live feedback to how they impact your fps.

Going to be much more useful now that we finally have the advanced settings back.

[ShadowGTR]

Scapes, on April 15 2013 - 10:41 PM, said:

The Advanced Graphics settings make a return with the Technician Update and include a toggle for film grain.

[MartyFriedman]

MS79, on April 15 2013 - 09:46 PM, said:

Yeah, I did that. I set it back. I'm just wondering why do they feel like this effect adds something to the game_!

Probably just for a sense of realism since, unlike other games with a grain filter, what you're seeing truly is from a camera exposed to the elements.  But, it really doesn't do anything outside of that, and it is nice that it can just be turned off from the menu without having to .ini edit.

[hendman]

Aptest, on April 16 2013 - 01:22 AM, said:

with respect to any kind of visual effect in the game, i must resort to one question to determine if it is worth it:
"does it cost me any fps_"

yes = turn it off please.

Maybe a textbased game would be more to your liking_

[Frouste]

hendman, on April 16 2013 - 12:38 PM, said:

Aptest, on April 16 2013 - 01:22 AM, said:

with respect to any kind of visual effect in the game, i must resort to one question to determine if it is worth it:
"does it cost me any fps_"

yes = turn it off please.

Maybe a textbased game would be more to your liking_

Now let's not start a fight...

Scapes, on April 15 2013 - 10:48 PM, said:

Just got home from Monday game night, figured I'd check in on how the patch notes were being received.

Aside from a slight misinterpretation on my end, pretty good here.

[DaPheel]

Joy - advanced settings has returned. I like the film grain effect, but after a while it gives me brutal headaches. I am blind as a bat though.

[Jintonic]

film grain is old story, but does someone know how to turn off that noise effect_

[Aptest]

hendman, on April 16 2013 - 12:38 PM, said:

Aptest, on April 16 2013 - 01:22 AM, said:

with respect to any kind of visual effect in the game, i must resort to one question to determine if it is worth it:
"does it cost me any fps_"

yes = turn it off please.

Maybe a textbased game would be more to your liking_

Text based games have horrendous FPS. genenerally you only see a screen update when you press "enter". what is that, like 1 frame per 30 seconds_

I am running a below-minimum-specifications machine. In addition, because I am using one of the budget NVIDIA GPUs and this game uses DX11 elements, I have to underclock my card to make the game not crash. This means right now I have a choice. having the game running mostly decently without all the shiny bits (and staying away from 24ppl maps and smoke vents) OR abandoning the game.

P.S. lots of people also dislike the "blanket visual effects on entire screen". Specifically people don't like film grain because I think it makes targets blend into the background.

Edited by Aptest, April 17 2013 - 07:43 AM.

[hendman]

Aptest, on April 17 2013 - 07:41 AM, said:

hendman, on April 16 2013 - 12:38 PM, said:

Aptest, on April 16 2013 - 01:22 AM, said:

with respect to any kind of visual effect in the game, i must resort to one question to determine if it is worth it:
"does it cost me any fps_"

yes = turn it off please.

Maybe a textbased game would be more to your liking_

Text based games have horrendous FPS. genenerally you only see a screen update when you press "enter". what is that, like 1 frame per 30 seconds_

I am running a below-minimum-specifications machine. In addition, because I am using one of the budget NVIDIA GPUs and this game uses DX11 elements, I have to underclock my card to make the game not crash. This means right now I have a choice. having the game running mostly decently without all the shiny bits (and staying away from 24ppl maps and smoke vents) OR abandoning the game.

P.S. lots of people also dislike the "blanket visual effects on entire screen". Specifically people don't like film grain because I think it makes targets blend into the background.

2 fpm.....not bad at all

Anyways, you might wanna have a look at this thread: https://community.pl...for-low-frames/
It could help to raise your fps (i did for me the last week while using a subpar videocard), but i don't know how much of the changes made in that tweak can be manually set in the advanced video options which are coming back with tomorrows patch. It might or might not be needed anymore after tomorrow.

[Aptest]

hendman, on April 17 2013 - 11:05 AM, said:

Aptest, on April 17 2013 - 07:41 AM, said:

hendman, on April 16 2013 - 12:38 PM, said:

Aptest, on April 16 2013 - 01:22 AM, said:

with respect to any kind of visual effect in the game, i must resort to one question to determine if it is worth it:
"does it cost me any fps_"

yes = turn it off please.

Maybe a textbased game would be more to your liking_

Text based games have horrendous FPS. genenerally you only see a screen update when you press "enter". what is that, like 1 frame per 30 seconds_

I am running a below-minimum-specifications machine. In addition, because I am using one of the budget NVIDIA GPUs and this game uses DX11 elements, I have to underclock my card to make the game not crash. This means right now I have a choice. having the game running mostly decently without all the shiny bits (and staying away from 24ppl maps and smoke vents) OR abandoning the game.

P.S. lots of people also dislike the "blanket visual effects on entire screen". Specifically people don't like film grain because I think it makes targets blend into the background.

2 fpm.....not bad at all

Anyways, you might wanna have a look at this thread: https://community.pl...for-low-frames/
It could help to raise your fps (i did for me the last week while using a subpar videocard), but i don't know how much of the changes made in that tweak can be manually set in the advanced video options which are coming back with tomorrows patch. It might or might not be needed anymore after tomorrow.

We'll see . I already have my tweaked config file on two back-ups. Gonna have to test if the advanced settings make my mech workable.

I hope there's a feature to remove the smoke effects. Every time there's a smoking vent in the game my FPS goes clubbing.

[Beefsweat]

Aptest, on April 17 2013 - 07:41 AM, said:

this game uses DX11 elements

Incorrect, Hawken is strictly DX9.