Blooddimond
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With shadow of mordor the game unlocked at midnight but the game was not officially changed to released on steam until 10 am. It could be a similar thing with TPP
The thing is, Steam preloads have not ever been datamined or cracked. Its literally undestroyable at this point in time . Not allowing preloads is nothing more than dumbness.Preloading does more than letting people play exactly at midnight (or whenever) - it also prevents day 1 downloading errors. It lets people spread out their download at their leisure several days prior so that there isn't a crazy, sever-killing surge of people trying to download exactly at launch.
This really sucks, MKX was pretty bad at release because of the 30gb or whatever mandatory patch. I didn't get to play MKX until like 7 am the day it launched, despite starting everything right at midnight. And my internet connection isn't bad.
Preloads for steam games should be the norm. It's frustrating whenever games come out without the option. It should be a no-brainer. MGS:TPP spoilers are already everywhere. No need to keep the PC version from being data mined.
In this case, there's absolutely no difference at all. Doesn't matter if you got it from a retailer, NVIDIA or the Steam Store. They are all Steam copies and they unlock at the same time.The nvidia code is just for the single game, just like every other nvidia code, regardless of any other pre-release bundles or preorder incentives exclusive to a retailer (steam in this case). That is separate from a steam pre-order.
I got FC4 from my 970 purchase, and I had to wait until the normal store refresh at 1pm eastern because it was a promotional offer through nvidia, not a preorder on steam (even though after release, there's no difference).
Preloading does more than letting people play exactly at midnight (or whenever) - it also prevents day 1 downloading errors. It lets people spread out their download at their leisure several days prior so that there isn't a crazy, sever-killing surge of people trying to download exactly at launch.
This really sucks, MKX was pretty bad at release because of the 30gb or whatever mandatory patch. I didn't get to play MKX until like 7 am the day it launched, despite starting everything right at midnight. And my internet connection isn't bad.
Preloads for steam games should be the norm. It's frustrating whenever games come out without the option. It should be a no-brainer. MGS:TPP spoilers are already everywhere. No need to keep the PC version from being data mined.
The nvidia code is just for the single game, just like every other nvidia code, regardless of any other pre-release bundles or preorder incentives exclusive to a retailer (steam in this case). That is separate from a steam pre-order.
I got FC4 from my 970 purchase, and I had to wait until the normal store refresh at 1pm eastern because it was a promotional offer through nvidia, not a preorder on steam (even though after release, there's no difference).
In this case, there's absolutely no difference at all. Doesn't matter if you got it from a retailer, NVIDIA or the Steam Store. They are all Steam copies and they unlock at the same time.
A bit off topic, but will you guys go with gamepad or k/m?
A bit off topic, but will you guys go with gamepad or k/m?
I don't know what to believe anymore![]()
I'd like to use keyboard and mouse for those effortless headshots, but we'll see how decent they are. They were pretty good in Ground Zeroes but some parts were definitely awkward using the keyboard.
The Steam countdown timer is frequently wrong.
A bit off topic, but will you guys go with gamepad or k/m?
In this case, there's absolutely no difference at all. Doesn't matter if you got it from a retailer, NVIDIA or the Steam Store. They are all Steam copies and they unlock at the same time.
Most nvidia promo games I've gotten don't act like that. They unlock with the regular unlock. Far Cry 4 promo copies also didn't use Steam.It's a steam copy (via a free nvidia promo code), but not a steam pre-order (purchased from steam directly). Yes it's weird, but there is a difference. It happened with FC4 with my 970. Hopefully it just works for everyone but I wouldn't be surprised if games via nvidia code didn't unlock until 9/1 @ 1pm
Most nvidia promo games I've gotten don't act like that. They unlock with the regular unlock. Far Cry 4 promo copies also didn't use Steam.
Midnight release would be great. Sleep while the game downloads. I can dream of the game, then wake up and play it.
It probably wouldn't be halfway done though.
I'd like to use keyboard and mouse for those effortless headshots, but we'll see how decent they are. They were pretty good in Ground Zeroes but some parts were definitely awkward using the keyboard.
mostly unrelated, but TPP has been first on the steam top sellers list since the reviews hit. the hype is real.
Don't put your faith in Robert Peeler, that is becoming readily apparent.
if everybody wants a solid answer about the NZ unlock time, just tweet at robert peeler. i've been doing it for the last few days but with no luck. maybe one of you guys will get lucky.
so... assume the worst but hope for the best? schrodinger's unlock time.Digital guys have let me know that the countdown on the Steam Store page is kinda the final say on when your copy will unlock. That being said, make sure to pre-purchase and you will get it as soon as it is released. These may not be the same time.
so... if you're pre-purchased it looks like we will indeed be playing when it launches at midnight in new zealand.If you pre-purchase you will be playing at it's earliest release on 9/1. And it should be 9/1 for all territories on Steam, minus perhaps Japan where it launches 9/2.
update: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=176751583&postcount=2059
so... if you're pre-purchased it looks like we will indeed be playing when it launches at midnight in new zealand.
i think...
i'm not totally clear either, but i think this is a "read between the lines" situationMaybe I'm just reading it incorrectly, but this made me more confused.
FC4 was Uplay , thats different. You will see that both Steam Store preorders and NVIDIA codes redeemers will be able to download at the same time.It's a steam copy (via a free nvidia promo code), but not a steam pre-order (purchased from steam directly). Yes it's weird, but there is a difference. It happened with FC4 with my 970. Hopefully it just works for everyone but I wouldn't be surprised if games via nvidia code didn't unlock until 9/1 @ 1pm
update: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=176751583&postcount=2059
so... if you're pre-purchased it looks like we will indeed be playing when it launches at midnight in new zealand.
i think...
i think there's probably a reason why they're being as clear as mud on this issue. who knows if it has something with not publicising that you can get the game earlier on pc if you have a pre-purchase, or some kind of politics going on with the consoles and their own digital sales methods.It still frustrates me on how we can't get a clear answer. Just say something like September 1st 12:00 AM your region or September 1st 12:00 AM New Zealand unlocks for all regions
I'm not sure about the NZ stuff, and generally I would just move away from that. Just go with "What it says on the Steam store page, (subject to change) with a guarantee of 9/1 for those that Pre-purchase."
i think there's probably a reason why they're being as clear as mud on this issue. who knows if it has something with not publicising that you can get the game earlier on pc if you have a pre-purchase, or some kind of politics going on with the consoles and their own digital sales methods.
maybe, yeah.Or issues with retailers.
should doFor those of us who used Nvidia codes (off eBay in my case), does that early install thing apply?
For those of us who used Nvidia codes (off eBay in my case), does that early install thing apply?
i wouldn't say unlikely. this is such a weird release situation. totally in the air.Yes, but that assumes the current unlock time changes for at least NZ, which looks exceedingly unlikely now.
And it should be 9/1 for all territories on Steam, minus perhaps Japan where it launches 9/2.
so that throws the current steam unlock time out as it'll be the 2nd in some territories. we're either looking at the new zealand unlock time, or a staggered midnight release depending on territory, or something different altogether.
seems nobody has any idea about anything.That seems to be just be a matter of time difference. I found this announcement on the game's Steam Community hub and the title reads "MGSV PC version: September 1 (PDT)". JST is 16 hours ahead of PDT.
VPN unlocks work on Steam right?
One of the biggest changes I want in Phantom Pain is that the radial menus work with the mouse, they were really awkward in Ground Zeroes.
Seriously. Sometimes I play with a 60% keyboard (no arrow keys) and it's super awkward interrogating and having move my hand off the mouse back to the homerow and holding a modifier as well.
I want the radial menus to work with a mouse, i want the regular menus to work with a mouse, and I want the slow walking button to be able to set to a toggle instead of having to hold it. at the very least let me rebind it.
The number keys are used for interrogating.
What is the VPN to use? I remember using one to unlock Dark Souls II early but I don't remember which I installed.