DaveW wrote:I think the extra graphical requirements of modern games has been at the expense of everything else, notably game length.

Playing through Deus Ex -- and while trying to hurry a bit -- took me nearly 15hours spread out across two days.

Except some "advancements" are a big step back The cat might have a point. Breaking new ground in the way that games are played and designed can sometimes mean that certain competing game genres might go into deep decline. The best example is the First-person-shooter revolution. It's been at the ex...

DaveW wrote:A modern game engine uses different models at set distances, each created by the artist.

That sounds extremely tedious. I'm amazed game studios are able to meet costs, much less thrive, considering all the work involved. Especially if they create models over and over even at "distances."

Really though, DX was overambitious to the point of barely holding it together, when it was released: the unreal engine is not a terribly efficient one, and levels like liberty island could make even high-spec comps (of the time) chug a bit. The last thing they wanted to do was add complications wi...

One last thing I might ask of you guys if you think you're prepared to take the plunge... First, do any of you think you could do screenshot side-by-side comparisons that compare: 1-- Deus Ex vanilla 2-- Deus Ex + New Vison Mod 3-- Deus Ex + HDTP 4-- Deus Ex + New Vision Mod + HDTP The reason I ask ...

I should ask though... Does anybody have side-by-side shots of "Deus Ex" in vanilla-mode comparing it to how it looks with the "New Vision Mod" and then "HDTP"-pack installed? I'd really like to see a side-by-side comparison to know what we're getting into AND to be sure that I installed the mods c...

Without New Vision Damn, bear with me. I tried NV but I'll have to reinstall DX...bloody computer. You just gave me a twang of nostalgia! Remember to choose the GEP Gun if Paul offers! 8) (and I strongly appreciate you going through the trouble of installing the mods to do side-by-side shots, too.)

Yah, thank you so much for the tips. Ok, in that case... I'll install "New Vision Mod" and then "HDTP"-pack for my girlfriend when I'm loading "Deus Ex" onto her system. I should ask though... Does anybody have side-by-side shots of "Deus Ex" in vanilla-mode comparing it to how it looks with the "Ne...

Hey there guys. I've actually played through Deus Ex already myself. I bought the game YEARS ago, played it, and loved it terrifically. But, I'm trying to introduce the game to my girlfriend. So, I want her to have the "original gameplay experience" of Deus Ex. Same weapons, same enemy layouts, same...