Unknown_97784568745 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Yeah, they don't implement installation limits and there is no optical media to check. :/ Oh well, it's their loss. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690176-gta-iv-for-pc-official/page/13/#findComment-590215320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hammond Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Good question, can't even share a steam account - so isn't it pretty much pointless? You can decrypt Steam GCF files so theoretically you could just extract the .exe from Steam version and voila instant crack for all versions. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690176-gta-iv-for-pc-official/page/13/#findComment-590215334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown_97784568745 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 You can decrypt Steam GCF files so theoretically you could just extract the .exe from Steam version and voila instant crack for all versions. I don't think the executable would work with a retail copy. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690176-gta-iv-for-pc-official/page/13/#findComment-590215364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogerjones Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I'm already modifying the handling.dat and WeaponInfo.xml files. Nothing quite like rolling through the ghetto with a 200,000 lb SUV that goes from 0 to 950 mph in 8 seconds. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690176-gta-iv-for-pc-official/page/13/#findComment-590215366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sethos Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I'm already modifying the handling.dat and WeaponInfo.xml files. Nothing quite like rolling through the ghetto with a 200,000 lb SUV that goes from 0 to 950 mph in 8 seconds. Why not just enjoy the game as is? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690176-gta-iv-for-pc-official/page/13/#findComment-590215388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
afusion Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I can't believe I'm considering to buy the PC version since I have a copy on the 360. GTA on PC was so legendary.. I'll wait till it's $20 on Steam Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690176-gta-iv-for-pc-official/page/13/#findComment-590215748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot B. Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I rang GameStation and the guys said they're not selling it until Friday. Surely that's a mistake? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690176-gta-iv-for-pc-official/page/13/#findComment-590215754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sethos Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I rang GameStation and the guys said they're not selling it until Friday. Surely that's a mistake? Sounds like it Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690176-gta-iv-for-pc-official/page/13/#findComment-590215760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leph555 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I was getting around 20-26 fps outdoors and a good 35 indoors, until the game crashed :p it was some random error i think, vista just said the game needed to be closed also does anyone have weird problems with the outdoor lighting in the day? the light keeps flickering, like someone keeps hitting the on & off switch continuously Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690176-gta-iv-for-pc-official/page/13/#findComment-590215870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot B. Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I was getting around 20-26 fps outdoors and a good 35 indoors, until the game crashed :pit was some random error i think, vista just said the game needed to be closed also does anyone have weird problems with the outdoor lighting in the day? the light keeps flickering, like someone keeps hitting the on & off switch continuously Your graphics drivers up-to-date? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690176-gta-iv-for-pc-official/page/13/#findComment-590215892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leph555 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Your graphics drivers up-to-date? yea, the manufacturers site is showing 8.512.0.0, which is the one i have Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690176-gta-iv-for-pc-official/page/13/#findComment-590216064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BeLGaRaTh Subscriber¹ Posted December 2, 2008 Subscriber¹ Share Posted December 2, 2008 yea, the manufacturers site is showing 8.512.0.0, which is the one i have 8.512.0.0 drivers are from July, ATI hav had newer ones since then released on the 12th November, unless you have an older card? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690176-gta-iv-for-pc-official/page/13/#findComment-590216136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leph555 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 (edited) hmmm i have this : http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/VGA/Pr...e=GV-R485MC-1GH edit: i actually went to the official ATI site this time and downloaded 8.552.0.0 Will see how it works with GTA now Edited December 2, 2008 by leph555 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690176-gta-iv-for-pc-official/page/13/#findComment-590216174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamael Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Hope I'll be able to run it at my native res of 1680x ... It's downloading now in Steam @ full speed... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690176-gta-iv-for-pc-official/page/13/#findComment-590216286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusuf M. Veteran Posted December 2, 2008 Veteran Share Posted December 2, 2008 (edited) Ugh! I just bought it on STEAM. I got pwned though. As of right now, $49.99 USD = $63.47 CAD. :( EDIT: How long does it take for the download to start? Edited December 2, 2008 by Anaron Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690176-gta-iv-for-pc-official/page/13/#findComment-590216306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chsoriano Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I noticed that my shadows look really "grainy." Has anyone noticed anything like this? I've posted a couple screenshots, sorry about the size, I just wanted it to be really visible. The second image makes it look really visible when you view the full image. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690176-gta-iv-for-pc-official/page/13/#findComment-590216438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sethos Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 "Grainy" shadows is due to the engine, same thing happens on the consoles. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690176-gta-iv-for-pc-official/page/13/#findComment-590216454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusuf M. Veteran Posted December 2, 2008 Veteran Share Posted December 2, 2008 Damn, it's going to take forever to download 15611 MB. :| Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690176-gta-iv-for-pc-official/page/13/#findComment-590216552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted December 2, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted December 2, 2008 Damn, it's going to take forever to download 15611 MB. :| What the... ? 15GB?! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690176-gta-iv-for-pc-official/page/13/#findComment-590216554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sethos Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Yup and no pre-loading, woop! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690176-gta-iv-for-pc-official/page/13/#findComment-590216556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChuang Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 $50 on steam here in Australia and at Eb Games it's $100, seriously what about the people who can't download it on steam because its 14gb and need to buy it, they will need to pay double. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690176-gta-iv-for-pc-official/page/13/#findComment-590216564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted December 2, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted December 2, 2008 Yup and no pre-loading, woop! Why is it that big? The 360 version would've been half the size of that. Is it totally just down to large resolution of the textures? Or is there added content? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690176-gta-iv-for-pc-official/page/13/#findComment-590216566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chsoriano Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 "Grainy" shadows is due to the engine, same thing happens on the consoles. What do you mean it has to do with the engine? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690176-gta-iv-for-pc-official/page/13/#findComment-590216606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sethos Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 (edited) Why is it that big?The 360 version would've been half the size of that. Is it totally just down to large resolution of the textures? Or is there added content? Yeah pretty much. Does have expanded multiplayer features and I quote from the features list on steam; "New high resolution technology brings Liberty City to life with even more stunning graphical detail", so I do think higher resolution textures is the main reason. Doubt the video editor would add much? What do you mean it has to do with the engine? The graphics engine of the game, the way it streams the game, just causes 'grainy' looking shadows. Can't give you a long technical developer explanation because I don't have any. But grainy shadows and backdrops is one of the quirks with the GTA Rage engine. EDIT: Just released and speed ain't too bad :) Edited December 3, 2008 by Sethos Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690176-gta-iv-for-pc-official/page/13/#findComment-590216628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 $50 on steam here in Australia and at Eb Games it's $100, seriously what about the people who can't download it on steam because its 14gb and need to buy it, they will need to pay double. steam price would be in US $, they don't do localised currencies afaik Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690176-gta-iv-for-pc-official/page/13/#findComment-590216802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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