Tema: Re: The Witcher 2 patch 1.1..
Autorius: Zyza
Data: 2011-05-31 13:35:42
Jau beveik savaite kaip yra, bet labai laukiam 1.2, kuris man rodos siai 
savaitei pazadetas...

"zZz" <zZz@zirzilia.lt> wrote in message 
news:is23su$d4i$1@trimpas.omnitel.net...
> ..removes DRM, boosts framerate
>
> CD Projekt has released the first patch for The Witcher 2: Assassins of 
> Kings today, delivering new content and fixing game-breaking performance 
> issues. According to various user reports, the DRM mechanism that ships 
> with retail versions of the game drastically reduces frame rates and 
> loading times. One user quoted by TorrentFreak claims the SecuROM-riddled 
> copy of Witcher 2 takes 32 seconds longer to launch, 8 seconds longer to 
> save, and runs nearly twice as slow.
>
> That only occurs in physical copies of the game sold through stores such 
> as Amazon. Digital copies sold through Steam version rely on Steamworks 
> while GOG's version is completely DRM-free -- and such is the case for 
> retail copies with today's update. By removing the copy protection, patch 
> 1.1 reportedly improves the game's framerate by up to 30%. It also 
> contains the first free DLC called "Troll Trouble," adds an inverted mouse 
> option and more. The full release notes are below.
>
> CD Projekt's Adam Badowski said DRM schemes mostly hurt paying customers. 
> "Our approach to countering piracy is to incorporate superior value in the 
> legal version. This means it has to be superior in every respect: less 
> troublesome to use and install, with full support, and with access to 
> additional content and services," he said. The developer was primarily 
> concerned about preventing The Witcher 2 from being pirated before its 
> release, so the DRM has already served its purpose.
>
> Although the company may have a relaxed DRM policy, it doesn't plan to let 
> pirates off scot-free. CD Projekt declared war against illegal 
> file-sharers last November, collaborating with legal and tech firms to 
> employ the "pay or else" tactics popularized by the US Copyright Group and 
> small-time filmmakers. People caught downloading The Witcher 2 illegally 
> might receive a letter demanding a settlement fee or run the risk of being 
> sued, according to CD Projekt co-founder Marcin Iwinski.
>
> The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings v1.1 Release Notes
>
> - The process of installing and activating the game is now easier and more 
> stable. SecuROM copy protection has been removed entirely, making the game 
> DRM free!
> - The "Troll Trouble" DLC package is included in the patch, bringing to an 
> end any and all problems related to downloading this content.
> - Problems related to downloading other free DLC have also been resolved. 
> The game launcher now correctly detects and updates specific modules.
> - Game efficiency has been improved. Game now runs 5-30% more efficiently 
> and game loading has been accelerated. Efficiency increases will vary 
> depending on system configuration and game version. Owners of boxed 
> versions of The Witcher 2 are likely to notice the greatest improvements.
> - Bugs causing the game to crash, especially while saving game progress or 
> loading saved games, have been corrected.
> - Movement key mapping has been expanded to include cursor (arrow) and 
> number pad keys.
> - Options have been added for inverting the X and Y axes of the mouse.
> - Nvidia 3D Vision Surround now works correctly with the game.
> - The hardware configuration auto-detect function has been corrected, 
> resulting in improved game efficiency.
> - A bug preventing the completion of the "Blood Curse" quest has been 
> corrected.
> - After beating the GOG.com penitent monk in the mini-game, the relevant 
> link now displays correctly.
> - GOG.com credits have been corrected.