This game seriously just jumped into my must buy list. I'd assumed that it was just going to be another gimped version for consoles like Far Cry 1 was. Not only does it look like it runs but it looks like it runs well. Really damn well. Not sure if they've cut out the loading screens transitioning from testing maps to editing them but damn that video is slick.
http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008/08/19/far-cry-2s-map-editor-is-flipping-amazing/
ALSO OF NOTE: Read the Halo 3 fanboys defend Halo 3's Forge at the expense of their dignity in the comments.
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Incredible Far Cry 2 map editor video
I know right? How freaking awesome is that? I just hope that we can map share too. MS made the exception for Halo 3 but didn't for N+. Wonder what they'll do with this 3rd party game
Holy fricken cow, you've just sold Far Cry 2 to me!
I haven't been this stunned by the awesomeness of a game in a long time. I didn't think Far Cry 2 would have much say in GOTY, but watching that shows that this could just be Game of the Year. Looks amazing.
What makes this extra special, I never thought such a detailed map editor would come to consoles. I am buying this on day one.
My geekyness is on full display here, I'm actually feeling very excited. Thanks for posting.
I really don't think that it is that seemless. I suspect that its been edited. The demo guy doesn't seem to actually choose where he wants to spawn. Typically he'd need to chose a spawn location. Then again showing the guy creating spawn points, not good demo skills so it still could be that seemless.
The weather and time of day things impress me the most.
"I really don't think that it is that seemless. I suspect that its been edited. The demo guy doesn't seem to actually choose where he wants to spawn. Typically he'd need to chose a spawn location. Then again showing the guy creating spawn points, not good demo skills so it still could be that seemless.i can guarantee that it seamless the old one was and this one is improved trust me it seamless
The weather and time of day things impress me the most."
"ms allows content sharing, just not external content creation. "
I'm not really all that knowledgable about this stuff.
What is external content creation? Didn't UT3 have an issue (besides that it was disappointing) with content sharing on the 360? Why would something like Far Cry 2's map editor or Halo 3's forge (maybe future map editor) be allowed but not with UT3?
While we're all excited about Far Cry 2 (well I am) Aparently this is the 360 version too
EDIT: HA! Cracked it! Thanks Jayge!
"While we're all excited about Far Cry 2 (well I am) Aparently this is the 360 version tooFind the embed code somewhere on the website, copy it, and paste it into the box that comes up when you click the far-right icon above the post creator on GB that says "Enter HTML Code" when you mouseover.
EDIT: How the hell do you embed stuff?
Here's the URL anyways
http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/14226061/far-cry-2-/videos/farcry2livewire_072308.html;jsessionid=1ora7vuhouy3j"
I think my favorite part was the fact that there doesn't appear to be any kind of gimmick like Forge's money count, which was stupid. It should never have been made into a "gametype".
Also, the teraforming looks great. The map template is huge. I wonder if you can make it smaller, or you have to border off with mountains? And then, what happens when you put in a hang-glider or a plane?
POSSIBILITIES.
"I think my favorite part was the fact that there doesn't appear to be any kind of gimmick like Forge's money count, which was stupid. It should never have been made into a "gametype".i dont think there are planes .......
Also, the teraforming looks great. The map template is huge. I wonder if you can make it smaller, or you have to border off with mountains? And then, what happens when you put in a hang-glider or a plane?
POSSIBILITIES."
"Jayge said:They showed some of the vehicles, a plane was definitely there. I don't think you can fly them though."I think my favorite part was the fact that there doesn't appear to be any kind of gimmick like Forge's money count, which was stupid. It should never have been made into a "gametype".i dont think there are planes ......."
Also, the teraforming looks great. The map template is huge. I wonder if you can make it smaller, or you have to border off with mountains? And then, what happens when you put in a hang-glider or a plane?
POSSIBILITIES."
"There's at least a plane prop, which was shown in the video."
Actually while the guy is waiting for the flames to spread and he's spinning around I noticed that theres a small red to green bar in the upper left that moves quite randomly. I wonder if thats the chance of a frame rate drop in the current area due to the amount of objects and stuff that's going on. I'm still betting that Far Cry 2 will chug a little under a lot of stress. Don't take my word on this but I'd assume that the map could be as big as the single player map potentially, I mean the tech is there to stream a 50km^2 map. Actually come to think of it will these be single player or multiplayer maps? Will I be able to create a coop map and beat it with my friends or is it strictly for deathmatch mode? It would be awesome to be able to create my own defend the castle style mode for me and a friend or whatever.
"Actually while the guy is waiting for the flames to spread and he's spinning around I noticed that theres a small red to green bar in the upper left that moves quite randomly. I wonder if thats the chance of a frame rate drop in the current area due to the amount of objects and stuff that's going on. I'm still betting that Far Cry 2 will chug a little under a lot of stress. Don't take my word on this but I'd assume that the map could be as big as the single player map potentially, I mean the tech is there to stream a 50km^2 map. Actually come to think of it will these be single player or multiplayer maps? Will I be able to create a coop map and beat it with my friends or is it strictly for deathmatch mode? It would be awesome to be able to create my own defend the castle style mode for me and a friend or whatever."ok i know your wrong about as big as single player map and the old farcry you could have like 300 objects in view and the frame rate wouldn't dip at all and its strictly for multiplayer but im sure there will be a large amount of multi player mode to choose from
"Jayge said:there was a plane in the video it was on or near the train."I think my favorite part was the fact that there doesn't appear to be any kind of gimmick like Forge's money count, which was stupid. It should never have been made into a "gametype".i dont think there are planes ......."
Also, the teraforming looks great. The map template is huge. I wonder if you can make it smaller, or you have to border off with mountains? And then, what happens when you put in a hang-glider or a plane?
POSSIBILITIES."
"ZombieHunter said:dosent mean you can use it and im pretty sure you can cause ive seen a bunch of interviews and nobody mentions a plane but you think they would if you could use one right?"Jayge said:there was a plane in the video it was on or near the train.""I think my favorite part was the fact that there doesn't appear to be any kind of gimmick like Forge's money count, which was stupid. It should never have been made into a "gametype".i dont think there are planes ......."
Also, the teraforming looks great. The map template is huge. I wonder if you can make it smaller, or you have to border off with mountains? And then, what happens when you put in a hang-glider or a plane?
POSSIBILITIES."
"ok i know your wrong about as big as single player map and the old farcry you could have like 300 objects in view and the frame rate wouldn't dip at all and its strictly for multiplayer but im sure there will be a large amount of multi player mode to choose from "
No no you misunderstand I wasn't saying thats what will happen, just saying I'd imagine it would be possible if we were creating single player maps. A little gutted that its multiplayer only, I would have loved to see a coop mode in here somewhere. I'll have to find out more about Far Cry 2 and its mutliplayer now, but honestly the biggest surprise to me so far is how well it runs and how good it looks.
"ZombieHunter said:sorry for the misunderstanding the thing everyone needs to realize the is that this really is just an update from far cry 1 same basic thing the map in far crys 1 map editor was just as big but it appears there is alot more you can do in farcrys to map editor and im undeniable excited"ok i know your wrong about as big as single player map and the old farcry you could have like 300 objects in view and the frame rate wouldn't dip at all and its strictly for multiplayer but im sure there will be a large amount of multi player mode to choose from "
No no you misunderstand I wasn't saying thats what will happen, just saying I'd imagine it would be possible if we were creating single player maps. A little gutted that its multiplayer only, I would have loved to see a coop mode in here somewhere. I'll have to find out more about Far Cry 2 and its mutliplayer now, but honestly the biggest surprise to me so far is how well it runs and how good it looks."
"Ma7moud said:Lies i did ....TeeHHeee"Nothing surprising since FC instinct predator already have a map editor. Now they should show us the multiplayer."We all knew Far Cry 2 would have an editor. We didn't realize it was so awesome."
A lot of hours are about to be wasted. When I used to play Far Cry Instincts on the Xbox I would spend hour after hour making maps out of anything that popped into my head, or just jumping into matchmaking and checking out everyone else's maps. Now that the map creator has been bulked up even more...I'm afraid about what's going to happen to all of my spare time.
I agree man using this map to create single player levels created by players, uploaded to a file share or something like that and then played against the AI would be sweet. Just to make it perfect, if they allowed coop levels... That would be awesome
"ZombieHunter said:not if every one starts to quote it then they just POSERS and thats a fact lol"Shawn said:It applies for anyone that quotes it really.""Who's excited for this game?see it applies for me also"
<--- This guy right here is."
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