[Deepblue]

Click.

Hmmmm... Halo 2 directors cut. Yum.

[aldo_14]

So they're going to resell you the same game?

[Deepblue]

No, its possible that it will be preloaded on the Xbox 2 HD. However, with the expanded power of the Xbox 2 it will probably be devoid of the graphical glitches in the original.

It says this in the article.

[aldo_14]

So it's the same game, working properly this time?

[Deepblue]

It worked fine before, however the aging Xbox 1 was not able to load normal maps and LODs fast enough to avoid "map jumping."

[Grey Wolf]

So they failed to program it to work properly with the hardware, which  is much simpler to do on a console due to the lack of variety.

[Deepblue]

Its programmed fine. The processor and graphics card are tooo sloooow for the effects to work instantly.

[Grey Wolf]

If you're designing a game for a PC, it's normal to not have it work with all setups. But when you're designing a console game, you have a set hardware configuration. Failing to program it to run properly on this hardware is a sign of poor coding.

[redsniper]

poor Deepblue.

[BlackDove]

Originally posted by Grey Wolf 2009
If you're designing a game for a PC, it's normal to not have it work with all setups. But when you're designing a console game, you have a set hardware configuration. Failing to program it to run properly on this hardware is a sign of poor coding.

[Night Hammer]

Originally posted by Deepblue's siggy
(Reciprocity private forum) thread title: *tumble weed blows by*
[daimondgeezer]: So, um... yeah [Deepblue]: Yo. [Lightspeed]: whoot. [aldo_14]: um...

Hehe I remember that one...good ol Reci.....

[aldo_14]

Originally posted by Grey Wolf 2009
If you're designing a game for a PC, it's normal to not have it work with all setups. But when you're designing a console game, you have a set hardware configuration. Failing to program it to run properly on this hardware is a sign of poor coding.

And poor QA, too.

[Gloriano]

I'am not going even buy Halo2.5 if it's just upgrading but if they add better ending and lot MP maps then maybe

I'am waiting Perfect Dark zero more than some 2.5

[pyro-manic]

Arf. A new way to fleece your customers...

[Nico]

Originally posted by Grey Wolf 2009
If you're designing a game for a PC, it's normal to not have it work with all setups. But when you're designing a console game, you have a set hardware configuration. Failing to program it to run properly on this hardware is a sign of poor coding.

But it works fine, it's just that you see the maps switching from low res to high res from a bit too close.
OMG!!!!!
I can see that on most game, it's just more obvious in halo2 coz it switches to bump maps as well. Stop being more thick-headed than you really are

[Liberator]

So they didn't do a good job scaling the LODs?

[Roanoke]

Originally posted by Nico


But it works fine, it's just that you see the maps switching from low res to high res from a bit too close.
OMG!!!!!
I can see that on most game, it's just more obvious in halo2 coz it switches to bump maps as well. Stop being more thick-headed than you really are

You don't need an artist's eye to see models jumping between LODs.

[MicroPsycho]

Im betting that halo 2.5 will be released for PC or atleast be compatible with PC/Longhorn

[Swamp_Thing]

Seems to me they hard coded the game only to work properly in the new Xbox, thus forcing people to buy the new rig. I call this whitemail. It´s like blackmail, only more deceived and cunning.

[Unknown Target]

Dear Microsoft

Blow me.

Sincerely, Unknown Target