+Nimbus+ Posted January 18, 2002 Share Posted January 18, 2002 Is it gonna be a playable demo or just kinda like a movie thing of what it's about? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat Boy Posted January 18, 2002 Share Posted January 18, 2002 Yes, simply because... 1. LucasArts always does a demo before release. 2. So does Raven. 3. And usually ever Quake 3 Arena-powered game has a demo before release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nimbus+ Posted January 18, 2002 Author Share Posted January 18, 2002 I didn't ask whether there was gonna be ademo or not I know there is gonna be one, my question was, is it a playable demo or can do you just watch a movie about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrUeFoRcE Posted January 18, 2002 Share Posted January 18, 2002 im pretty sure its gonna be a fully playable demo..., check out the archives at http://www.videogamegal.com one of there first reviews is jedi outcast and the guy says " we plan on having a fully playable demo" or something like that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormHammer Posted January 18, 2002 Share Posted January 18, 2002 Actually, the playable demo he refers to in that video...is the one he is playing. Having said that, I would again be very surprised if any demo for JKII was not playable. I can't remember a single Raven game that did not have a playable demo. I would also expect to see a new gameplay movie released to whet our appetites before we see a demo... Of course...none of this is confirmed yet...so keep watching jkii.net and the official site for news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowbieOne Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 Yes a video would be sweet soon. and a demo which will be released even before then Hey Aristotle, is this confirmed, or speculation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nimbus+ Posted January 19, 2002 Author Share Posted January 19, 2002 I don't know if I wanna play the demo, I've never played a demo for Jedi Knight and I don't wanna start for Jedi Knight 2, it might not make me as excited.. I dunno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omne Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 I love demos. They are the best indicators of how much you'll like a game. The demo for UT, for instance, was what sold me on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Com Raven Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 Ahh, I can't wait for the demo .... And if GB (last LCE pc game) is any indicator it might be upon us soon ... Also, as a rule, LCE release movies and demos almostalways on fridays ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainRAVE Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 In the UK the JK demo was out about 2-3months before the actual game.......I hope that happens again. I also hope they dont put a level from the actual game in the demo because that might spoil it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi Kwan Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 Yeah i totally agree Rave. After playing Bespin 9,000 times in the demo's multiplayer; i never wanted to see that level ever again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainRAVE Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 Yea. When they make special levels just for a demo it makes the game much much better. I remember Starcraft which had a small seperate story just for the demo. I think that would be a good idea for JK2 demo. Maybe 2-3 levels catching up with a spuggler or something which has nothing to do with the main story itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest X-Vector Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 Originally posted by CaptainRAVE Yea. When they make special levels just for a demo it makes the game much much better. It also means that if Raven were to release such an "exclusive content" demo they would have to put in some substantial extra work, which would translate to a substantial addition to the development time of the full game. Bearing in mind that Raven seems to be working under a fairly strict deadline, I'd say there is almost zero chance we'll see such a demo before JO has gone gold, if ever. FYI, Half-Life did have a SP demo that offered new content, but it was released long after the full game had become available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainRAVE Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 Maybe Raven have fitted this into their schedule .......I probably wont play the demo anyway unless it comes out before the game. I just want to be new to the game when it finally comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest X-Vector Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 Originally posted by CaptainRAVE I probably wont play the demo anyway unless it comes out before the game. I just want to be new to the game when it finally comes out. Erm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainRAVE Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 Well sometimes the demo can spoil the actual game and it isnt as much fun when the full version actually comes out.......im sure that wont happen though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Com Raven Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 I'd would already be happy if the demo was just multiplayer.... And as you said, if they are gonna release the demo that early, it'll be within the next 3-4 weeks ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nimbus+ Posted January 19, 2002 Author Share Posted January 19, 2002 I think it'd be cool for a multiplayer because it would leave you wanting more, but I don't know, I think it'd be more enjoyable getting the game at my doorstep and playing the missions being totally clueless how to play, I'll only play it if it has a unique nongame level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyrunner Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 Yes, it would be nice if the demo contained a multiplayer deathmatch level including bots and perhaps the opportunity to play against someone else. That wouldn't spoil the story of the game for later, and it would leave you drooling for more( ,if the game is good, but of course it is). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainRAVE Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 Yes, im definatly hoping there is going to be at least one bot match level......maybe they'll have a separate multiplayer demo for people who dont have quick internet connection. Unfortunatly for me my dad has taken my T3 computer to his work because his one there has bust and they wont replace it for a couple of months which means i'll be here all night with my 56K modem downloading the demo. It'll probably be at least 200Mb.....and definatly more if theres a multiplayer aspect to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sarcastic Saint Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 Now now....lets not get carried away here....the demo will probably be around 50MB....which is still alot if you have a 56k....like myself, but at least thats somewhat more reasonable....200mb....hah wouldnt even download in that case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainRAVE Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 Ok maybe 200Mb was a bit much.......but look at these demo sizes for comparisson, just as examples,....... MechWarrior 4: Black Knight 101 MB Max Payne 133.9 MB I think most game demos are about 100Mb which isnt bad, even for a 56K modem. If your server provides you with 56K (which it probably doesnt, say about 33.6, which it probably runs at), then it should take just under 7 hours. Not too much of a wait considering we've been waiting 3/4 of a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyrunner Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 Well, 7 hours of internet, that'd be expensive. Well, a lot of people just pay a certain amount of money every month and can use internet as much as they like, but I pay (quite a bit) per hour! I think I'd rather buy a games magazine to get the demo. I want this game! Now! At least a demo, a small movie, anything!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainRAVE Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 I am one of those people who pay a certain amount every month which means its no problem for me. My mum had no choice as I ran up such a bill your way . The problem is if the demo is released mid month which would mean you would have to wait til the next magazine issue. Especially if its just after a new monthly one has been released. I'll probably just leave my computer on all night and download it that way. Unless I get my T3 back by then which is looking more and more unlikely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Com Raven Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 Originally posted by CaptainRAVE Ok maybe 200Mb was a bit much.......but look at these demo sizes for comparisson, just as examples,....... MechWarrior 4: Black Knight 101 MB Max Payne 133.9 MB I think most game demos are about 100Mb which isnt bad, even for a 56K modem. If your server provides you with 56K (which it probably doesnt, say about 33.6, which it probably runs at), then it should take just under 7 hours. Not too much of a wait considering we've been waiting 3/4 of a year Look at RtCW and Moh:AA for approximate size --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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