Re: List of Windows games which look best when using 3DFX Glide

Posted on 2023-08-26, 11:45

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Also the doors. And in general it looks better in Glide, IMO. To my eyes as well, but I wasn't sure if it was just my subjective perception, so I wanted to wait until someone else chimed in. :D BTW, if anyone else wants to test Requiem, the patching process is a bit convoluted. First, you have to …

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Re: List of Windows games which look best when using 3DFX Glide

Posted on 2023-08-26, 11:18

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Games tested: Requiem: Avenging Angel - retail CD release + latest official patch 1.3 Graphics cards tested: 3DFX Voodoo3 2000, using 3DFX reference drivers version 1.07.00 (Glide renderer) Nvidia TNT2 M64 using Nvidia reference drivers version 3.68 (Direct3D renderer) Requiem_Glide.jpg Requiem_ …

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Re: List of Windows games which look best when using 3DFX Glide

Posted on 2023-08-26, 08:11

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But I recall having the above problems with Rayman 2 in DirectX mode on every other card as well. I think even GOG ships it with a Glide wrapper (not certain). I haven't played Rayman 2 a whole lot, just that introductory bit until you reach the hub area with the level select where I took the …

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Re: Cool Win98SE Games?

Posted on 2023-08-26, 03:54

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Harry Potter wrote on 2023-08-25, 14:39: Joseph_Joestar: I thank you for your advice. Download.com has some good games. Not sure why I'm mentioned alongside that website when I only and specifically recommended using GOG. As noted by others, piracy and abandonware are not tolerated on this forum.

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Re: Table Fog & 8-bit Paletted Textures

Posted on 2023-08-26, 02:26

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I should also point out that it's difficult to make fog comparison screenshots in games that don't allow saving at any time. For example, I always had to use the start of the track in racing games to get the screenshots properly lined up. In such cases, the fog often looks like it's only affecting …

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Re: List of Windows games which look best when using 3DFX Glide

Posted on 2023-08-26, 01:41

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testing both D3D and glide on the V3 is a good call in my opinion, save for games that prohibit running D3D on it of course, like diablo 2 IIRC. the UT99 redeemer example shows that a much newer nvidia card can introduce other variables into the mix. During my testing, I've noticed that the readme …

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Re: List of Windows games which look best when using 3DFX Glide

Posted on 2023-08-26, 01:33

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TBH, other than the different lighting/gamma, and one place at the start of The Sanctuary of Stone and Fire, where the D3D version has some artifact not present in the 3dfx image, I cannot say there are meaningful differences. Thanks for the detailed tests! Looks like Rayman 2 can be put into the …

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Re: Table Fog & 8-bit Paletted Textures

Posted on 2023-08-26, 01:32

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Weird question maybe.... but is it possible to disable the fog on Voodoo cards? Not directly from the drivers, only if a game offers that setting from its Options menu. I actually like the screenshots without the fog and I see it only as an artificial draw distance limit (in most games). This may …

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Re: List of Windows games which look best when using 3DFX Glide

Posted on 2023-08-25, 16:05

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analog_programmer wrote on 2023-08-25, 16:01: Maybe, besides "looks best" with Glide, you should leave an rating "equal" with D3D. That's a good idea. I think Messiah would also fit into that category, since its Glide mode has advantages and disadvantages over Direct3D.

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Re: Question about morrowind elder scrolls + Geforce2 MX400

Posted on 2023-08-25, 15:58

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I recommend agonizing over whether it would be worth spending the money to upgrade or not. Ultimately decided it wasn't worth it just for a single game, but in hindsight I've always wondered what could have been. I've been meaning to recreate my old build from that era and stick a GeForce 3 in it …

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Re: Question about morrowind elder scrolls + Geforce2 MX400

Posted on 2023-08-25, 14:47

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Hiddenevil wrote on 2023-08-25, 14:46: A friend suggested a Riva TNT2 M64 That's a weaker card than your current GeForce 2 MX400 and it doesn't support programmable shader model either. I think your friend may be pulling your leg.

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Re: Cool Win98SE Games?

Posted on 2023-08-25, 14:27

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I tried it. :) Unfortunately, I don't quite have the money for them. :( With GOG, it's best to wait until the game that you want goes on sale. At that time, most Win9x era games can be had for less than 5 EUR/USD. Also, they often give away games for free, as long as you're subscribed to their …

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Re: List of Windows games which look best when using 3DFX Glide

Posted on 2023-08-25, 13:54

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I don't see this vehicle having any more geometric detail, actually. But the lighting makes such a huge difference that I can't fault anyone for thinking so, at a glance. I think you're right, it's the lighting differences that made me think the model had more detail. I checked the readme + patch …

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Re: List of Windows games which look best when using 3DFX Glide

Posted on 2023-08-25, 12:17

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I did a quick test of Powerslide, screenshots below. Games tested: Powerslide - retail CD release + latest official patch 1.04 Graphics cards tested: 3DFX Voodoo3 2000, using 3DFX reference drivers version 1.07.00 (Glide renderer) Nvidia GeForce FX 5900XT using Nvidia reference drivers version 45.23 …

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Re: Table Fog & 8-bit Paletted Textures

Posted on 2023-08-25, 12:07

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The game Powerslide appears to use table fog, but only in Glide mode. Games tested: Powerslide - retail CD release + latest official patch 1.04 Graphics cards tested: 3DFX Voodoo3 2000, using 3DFX reference drivers version 1.07.00 (Glide renderer) Nvidia GeForce FX 5900XT using Nvidia reference …

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Re: Question about morrowind elder scrolls + Geforce2 MX400

Posted on 2023-08-25, 09:22

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Hiddenevil wrote on 2023-08-25, 08:52: Guys, thank you! Really appreciate the feedback. Ok so now I need to look for a GPU upgrade 🤣 Is Geforce 3 my only option? Anything newer than a GeForce 2 will work. Except for GeForce 4 MX cards, those don't support programmable pixel shaders either.

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Re: Question about morrowind elder scrolls + Geforce2 MX400

Posted on 2023-08-25, 08:23

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Could someone please confirm with me , should I be seeing normal water effects with a MX400 GPU? Only what I'm getting is more like a cloudy shaded texture. That's normal. Morrowind was one of the first games to make use of programmable pixel shaders which are not available on GeForce 2 cards and …

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Re: List of Windows games which look best when using 3DFX Glide

Posted on 2023-08-25, 07:11

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Meatball wrote on 2023-08-25, 04:20: Here is a comparison of Turok Direct3D and Glide: Thanks for the detailed tests! I've removed Turok from the preliminary list, and linked to your post as reference.

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Re: Old Online computer store website. Frozen in time

Posted on 2023-08-24, 16:48

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That price for the Voodoo 3 2000! No wonder they're out of stock. 😁

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Re: List of Windows games which look best when using 3DFX Glide

Posted on 2023-08-24, 09:31

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KQ8 is fairly early as well, I think D3D was added in with a later patch maybe? I seem to remember Glide looking better but I'm going off memory here. Games tested: King's Quest VIII: Mask of Eternity - retail CD release + latest official patch 1.3 (MoE13fg) Graphics cards tested: 3DFX Voodoo3 2000 …

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