Doom 3 Already Out?

Quaunaut · August 2004

They'd have to do about 6 servers. 4 players a server, won't get too many of us <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif' />

Birdy · August 2004

I've played doom3 for a while and all i can say is 'wow'
It's damn scary and very optimized for low-end comps

40 average fps on an athlon 2100 xD

BizZy_9mm_Messiah · August 2004

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Birdy @ Aug 2 2004, 09:08 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> I've played doom3 for a while and all i can say is 'wow'
It's damn scary and very optimized for low-end comps

40 average fps on an athlon 2100 xD  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
You damn dirty warez people! I saw the alpha version of it. The zombies were all messed up and they attacked you when you turned around. Spoke some weird mumbo jumbo when you went up to them and pressed the use key.

Quaunaut · August 2004

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (BizZy | 9mm Messiah @ Aug 2 2004, 07:35 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Birdy @ Aug 2 2004, 09:08 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> I've played doom3 for a while and all i can say is 'wow'
It's damn scary and very optimized for low-end comps

40 average fps on an athlon 2100 xD </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>
You damn dirty warez people! I saw the alpha version of it. The zombies were all messed up and they attacked you when you turned around. Spoke some weird mumbo jumbo when you went up to them and pressed the use key.  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
...use key? There is no use key. Was there in the Alpha?

Tequila · August 2004

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Infinitum @ Aug 2 2004, 02:18 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> PS Australia gets before America does 'officially'. Weee </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>
WHY DO WE HAVE TO WAIT TILL THE 13TH? WHY?

<span style='color:white'>NO WAREZ</span>

TychoCelchuuu · August 2004

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Tequila @ Aug 2 2004, 12:03 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Infinitum @ Aug 2 2004, 02:18 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> PS Australia gets before America does 'officially'. Weee </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>
WHY DO WE HAVE TO WAIT TILL THE 13TH? WHY?

<span style='color:white'>NO WAREZ</span></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>
Alternatively you could just play Doom and Doom 2 and pretend that you're playing Doom 3.

twoflow · August 2004

<span style='color:white'>NO WAREZ</span>

Tequila · August 2004

<span style='color:white'>NO WAREZ</span>

twoflow · August 2004

<span style='color:white'>NO WAREZ</span>

Infinitum · August 2004

New sig for Doom time~~~

Favourite part of the trailer~
The audio in this game is going to be orgasmalicious.
VVVV

pardzh · August 2004

Finally, these new speakers put to some really good use. <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' />

coil · August 2004

<span style='color:white'><span style='font-size:21pt;line-height:100%'>ATTENTION ALL FORUM-GOERS.</span>

This forum has a very firm no-warez policy. With DOOM 3's release, there's been a great deal of talk recently about it... and frequently, about how/where to "acquire" it (especially for those who can't get it till later, e.g. the UK).

Let me repeat that: THIS FORUM HAS A VERY FIRM NO-WAREZ POLICY.

As such, discussion of warez, for the immediate future, will result in a <u><b>one-day ban</b></u>. No questions, no exceptions. If you ask where you can get it, tell where you can, post a link, even just say "I was playing my *cough*legally purchased*/cough* copy of DOOM 3 and..." you're gone. Moderators know what sarcasm is. Don't bother.</span>

Supernorn · August 2004

When all else fails, you cant get better than giant text in CAPSLOCK <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' />

Tequila · August 2004

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (supernorn2000 @ Aug 2 2004, 05:33 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> When all else fails, you cant get better than giant text in CAPSLOCK <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' />  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
It's the technique of the future!

Maus · August 2004

I was going to make a new topic for this, but given coil's warning it's probably safer to just do it here:

I read the BBC's article (<a href='http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3527332.stm' target='_blank'>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3527332.stm</a>) about the Doom 3 warezing, and I was reminded of some of the excuses people gave me when I was telling them off for warezing Doom 3 in IRC last night - mostly it was a bunch of "why would I buy a game that won't run on my system" "I'm just grabbing it to see if I can run it".

So in theory, wouldn't it be possible for a software company to, instead of making an actual demo before release, make some kind of "benchmark" demo thingy, that would maybe render something like a small environment (a couple of rooms maybe) at varying detail levels so people know how they can expect the game to run?

Would that:
(a) be easier or more sensible than making an actual demo?
(b) cut down on people warezing the game?

edit: See you all tomorrow when the ban warez (wears - geddit?) off! <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif' />

coil · August 2004

Well, two things:

1) id released recommended system specs on various websites, and also gave DOOM 3 to places like HardOCP so they could play it themselves and offer hardware recommendations.

2) There will be a demo which, presumably, will give gamers an idea of performance on their system. That's due out soon.

Tequila · August 2004

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (coil @ Aug 2 2004, 06:19 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Well, two things:

1) id released recommended system specs on various websites, and also gave DOOM 3 to places like HardOCP so they could play it themselves and offer hardware recommendations.

2) There will be a demo which, presumably, will give gamers an idea of performance on their system. That's due out soon.  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
Plus most stores let you take a game back within 10 days or so, there's no harm in trying it because you can always get your money back.

esuna · August 2004

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Maus @ Aug 2 2004, 05:14 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> I was going to make a new topic for this, but given coil's warning it's probably safer to just do it here:

I read the BBC's article (<a href='http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3527332.stm' target='_blank'>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3527332.stm</a>) about the Doom 3 warezing, and I was reminded of some of the excuses people gave me when I was telling them off for warezing Doom 3 in IRC last night - mostly it was a bunch of "why would I buy a game that won't run on my system" "I'm just grabbing it to see if I can run it".

So in theory, wouldn't it be possible for a software company to, instead of making an actual demo before release, make some kind of "benchmark" demo thingy, that would maybe render something like a small environment (a couple of rooms maybe) at varying detail levels so people know how they can expect the game to run?

Would that:
(a) be easier or more sensible than making an actual demo?
(b) cut down on people warezing the game?

edit: See you all tomorrow when the ban warez (wears - geddit?) off! <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif' />  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
The benchmarking program is a good idea, at offhand i can only think of 2 games recently that have made them. There's Aquamark which is a 3d benchmarking program, but it's based on some weird sub game which is crap. The other is Final Fantasy XI, they released a small rolling ingame demo which put your system through the normal activity of the game and allowed you to see if your 'puter is good enough.

pardzh · August 2004

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Tequila @ Aug 2 2004, 12:23 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (coil @ Aug 2 2004, 06:19 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Well, two things:

1) id released recommended system specs on various websites, and also gave DOOM 3 to places like HardOCP so they could play it themselves and offer hardware recommendations.

2) There will be a demo which, presumably, will give gamers an idea of performance on their system. That's due out soon. </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>
Plus most stores let you take a game back within 10 days or so, there's no harm in trying it because you can always get your money back.  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
I've never been able to return an opened PC or video game for my money. Ever.

Only for exchange, or store credit, which isn't what I'd want.

TheWizard · August 2004

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Maus @ Aug 2 2004, 12:14 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
So in theory, wouldn't it be possible for a software company to, instead of making an actual demo before release, make some kind of "benchmark" demo thingy, that would maybe render something like a small environment (a couple of rooms maybe) at varying detail levels so people know how they can expect the game to run?

Would that:
(a) be easier or more sensible than making an actual demo?
(b) cut down on people warezing the game?
 </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
They could do that. It might even be a good advertising tool. But it would not cut down on piracy. All they would do is change their excuse.

littlewild · August 2004

Uh just a small correction to the mod who said that we shouldn't talk about our legit copy of doom 3. It is already released in some parts of the world even though it is not out in the US.

<img src='http://www.invalidentry.com/doom1.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
<img src='http://www.invalidentry.com/doom2.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
<img src='http://www.invalidentry.com/doom3.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
<img src='http://www.invalidentry.com/doom4.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
<img src='http://www.invalidentry.com/doom5.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

So, can people say: "I was just playing my legit copy of Doom 3..." now?

[sarcasm]Or are they going to be banned for <b>showing</b> the real thing? <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /> [/sarcasm]

DOOManiac · August 2004

How the hell do they fit 3 cd's in a double sided cd jewel?? O.o

coil · August 2004

littlewild: I didn't say don't talk about your illegal copy. I said don't talk about warezing it. I realize that it is legitimately available in some locations. If it weren't, this topic wouldn't even be open.

littlewild · August 2004

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (coil @ Aug 2 2004, 01:10 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> littlewild: I didn't say don't talk about your illegal copy. I said don't talk about warezing it. I realize that it is legitimately available in some locations. If it weren't, this topic wouldn't even be open.  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
Arghz, every one thinks I am littlewind. I am littleWILD! <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/sad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad.gif' />

Any way I just wanted you to know that some people do have the game up and running. No offense. <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' />

doom, they are using this ultra thin 3 layered jewel casings, see
<a href='http://www.genesysdtp.com/index.htm?jewelcasemenu.htm' target='_blank'>http://www.genesysdtp.com/index.htm?jewelcasemenu.htm</a>

coil · August 2004

Yep, my bad. Already fixed it. (:

littlewild · August 2004

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (DOOManiac @ Aug 2 2004, 01:08 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> How the hell do they fit 3 cd's in a double sided cd jewel?? O.o  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
Any way here is the pic.

<img src='http://www.invalidentry.com/doom6.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

Drfuzzy · August 2004

I get to go buy my doom3 here in about 30 minuites. Im so excited, been waiting 3 years for this <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' />

twoflow · August 2004

That awful Diablo style box font never gets old!

Xyth · August 2004

Ill be picking my copy up sometime around midnight tonight, Or I guess I should say early morning tommorrow. Special midnight openings for the win! <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' />

Chrono · August 2004

5 more ours and the gamestop near me starts selling it weird thing they start selling it at 7pm...

Doom 3 Already Out?

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