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NamjaNamja Member Posts: 117
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I know it's pretty self-explanatory but which would be better for performance? I know that CD drives come in 52x and I'm not so sure about DVD. But I'm getting a new comp just for this game so basically I will have the best CD drive and DVD drive. Now the question is, which of the 2 is it better to play on? If anyone has any suggestions let me know! I want to pre-order soon, so post away!

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  • starman999starman999 Member Posts: 1,232

    well I don't know that the performance of one over the other is really a factor but I can tell you that you will save yourself alot of time installing the game if you go with the DVD.

    I myself don't have a DVD drive so I get to sit down with the 10-11 CDROM discs and have myself a fun old time. The DVD will be able to give you the same amount of info without using all those discs.

     

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  • jimothypetrojimothypetro Member Posts: 1,437

    The CD/DVDs will only be used for installing the game, the game will run off the HD.

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  • SacfedSacfed Member UncommonPosts: 210

    Besides the time saved in the installing. 

    The deciding factor in getting the DVD EQ2 would be the fact that the collectors edition only comes with DVD's.

    I don't see the benefit in owning a DVD Player that doesn't record though. There pretty cheap and easy to use.

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  • otaku4loveotaku4love Member Posts: 44

    Another plus for DVD is you only have two discs to lose, as with CD's you have 10-11 to misplace and make it so you can't install without getting another copy or finding a friends disc to use.

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  • IowaYetiIowaYeti Member Posts: 468
    You can run the game from the CD, to save HD space, or perform a full install, for better response. If you use the CD/DVD for gameplay, it only requires 8X, hence either would be fine. Running from your HD is definitely faster, but the real question is are you going to play solo or online? Once you answer this, your question is truly answered. (CD for solo DVD for online gaming) Just my opinion, 'cause you asked. I hope we go live on the scheduled date, btw!  image

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  • jayheld90jayheld90 Member UncommonPosts: 1,726
    your always playing online lol...its just either alone or with a group. but i would go with dvd's less of a hassle, faster install , and already stated easier to keep track of them incase of a reinstall.  i would fully install it though for faster load times, etc. though. dont run it from the discs.

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  • BinaaBinaa Member Posts: 7

    Run the game from the CD's?? I can allready imagine it:

    player_one: "Sorry im late for the guildraid, but i had to switch CD 5 times getting here."

    /Binaa

     

  • spiritsespiritse Member Posts: 67

    difference with the DVD and CD, will mostly be a DVD hold's 4.8 GB's whilst a CD was 700 mb's.

    so DVD will likely be 1 DVD, instead of maybe 2 or 3.

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  • KriterianKriterian Member UncommonPosts: 5


    Originally posted by IowaYeti
    You can run the game from the CD, to save HD space, or perform a full install, for better response. If you use the CD/DVD for gameplay, it only requires 8X, hence either would be fine. Running from your HD is definitely faster, but the real question is are you going to play solo or online? Once you answer this, your question is truly answered. (CD for solo DVD for online gaming) Just my opinion, 'cause you asked. I hope we go live on the scheduled date, btw!  image


    You can't run the game from the cd/dvd. It's an online game that's constantly being patched, you can't patch a cd/dvd.

    There is no solo (I think you mean single player offline) vs online, it's only online.

    The main differences will be:

    CD version = 9-11 discs which will be a longer install time with cd swapping. No special bonuses included. This version would be useful if you don't have a dvd to install with.

    DVD version = 2 install discs for a quicker install time and less swapping. Includes a few bonuses, plus an item for your house at the same price as the cd version. No reason not to get this one if you have a dvd drive.

    Collectors Edition = Same as regular DVD (plus 40$). Includes an extra house item in edition to the others, and all the in-box goodies (map, book etc)


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  • MegaWolfMegaWolf Member Posts: 425

    Originally posted by Binaa
    Run the game from the CD's?? I can allready imagine it:
    player_one: "Sorry im late for the guildraid, but i had to switch CD 5 times getting here."
    /Binaa

    it isnt like that. You install the game and you never have to use those CDs again until you want to install it again.

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  • NamjaNamja Member Posts: 117
    Thanks for the tip fellas. Looks like I'll be pre-ordering the DVDs. Weeeeee can't wait for character creations!

  • jayheld90jayheld90 Member UncommonPosts: 1,726
    yeah i didnt think there would be an option to run it from the cds...anyways just less hassle if you buy the dvds. it says you should have like 10 gb hard drive space free, thats a big install, hehe.

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  • KriterianKriterian Member UncommonPosts: 5



    Originally posted by jayheld90
    yeah i didnt think there would be an option to run it from the cds...anyways just less hassle if you buy the dvds. it says you should have like 10 gb hard drive space free, thats a big install, hehe.

    I think that's for the swap file which will be deleted after installing. The little scan program SOE has that compares your computer to the requirements for EQ2 says 6 gig.

    Either way, I wouldn't panic and start deleting everything you own to make room for EQ2 hehe. Wait until it's actually out to do that.

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  • otaku4loveotaku4love Member Posts: 44

    Originally posted by IowaYeti
    You can run the game from the CD, to save HD space, or perform a full install, for better response. If you use the CD/DVD for gameplay, it only requires 8X, hence either would be fine. Running from your HD is definitely faster, but the real question is are you going to play solo or online? Once you answer this, your question is truly answered. (CD for solo DVD for online gaming) Just my opinion, 'cause you asked. I hope we go live on the scheduled date, btw! image

    Hehe, IowaYet must be smokin somethin, then again it is his "opinion". But come on, off-line MMORPG. What would that be like, I run arownd by myself looking for groups but no ones there... ::::18::

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  • IowaYetiIowaYeti Member Posts: 468
    I did mean single player offline, I KNOW its an MMORPG, but when looking on the options for CD & DVD (obviously DVD's hold much more info lol) it lists the DVD as online, but the CD is not, look for it on Gamestop.com. I too, assume it's only made for Online, but this is either an error, or a new option for EQ/SOE. Time will tell. Its' just my opinion from what I have seen, I could be in error. Either way, whether this game "can" be played single player "at all" or from CD or the HD, I WILL play online from the HD.  image  Hope to see ya all live sooner than later.


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  • IowaYetiIowaYeti Member Posts: 468

    O,

    btw Diablo & Diablo II, however weak they are, ARE MMORPG's, each with the option to play online or single player offline...  image  It isn't like the option doesn't exist, maybe just not for this game. I still find it interesting that the game is listed online with the DVD and not with the CD....  lol

    p.s. a lil "red hair" never hurt anyone... hehe  image


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  • IowaYetiIowaYeti Member Posts: 468


    Originally posted by MegaWolf




    Originally posted by Binaa
    Run the game from the CD's?? I can allready imagine it:
    player_one: "Sorry im late for the guildraid, but i had to switch CD 5 times getting here."
    /Binaa




    it isnt like that. You install the game and you never have to use those CDs again until you want to install it again.

     

    Actually some games do allow play from the CD/DVD drive, whether EQ II will allow this remains to be seen. Obviously it "is" a horrible option, since the lag is unbareable. I highly doubt EQ II would allow this option, but, I am still curiou since the game is listed from retailers as "online" with the DVD version and "not" with the CD. I already have the DVD Collector's Edition pre-ordered, and my comp has everything needed, so, just waiting for delivery and launch.   image  woot!

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  • BroktreeBroktree Member Posts: 24

    Hmm....swapping out 10 cd's or 2 dvd's....tough decision ::::06::


    edit: not to mention the fact that with only 2 discs, there is less of a chance of one being screwed up in the box


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  • DjinDjin Member, Newbie CommonPosts: 3,263


    Originally posted by IowaYeti

    O,
    btw Diablo & Diablo II, however weak they are, ARE MMORPG's, each with the option to play online or single player offline...  image  It isn't like the option doesn't exist, maybe just not for this game. I still find it interesting that the game is listed online with the DVD and not with the CD....  lol
    p.s. a lil "red hair" never hurt anyone... hehe  image

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    Uh no... they aren't MMORPGs.

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  • IowaYetiIowaYeti Member Posts: 468
    lol another highly intellectual choice Brok hehe  better odds is a bonus hehe  image  image

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  • IowaYetiIowaYeti Member Posts: 468
    Well, not 100%, but back in the day they were. They are still around, and even have guild's. However funny it seems. I would never play one as an MMORPG, I played them online, but in a room I create with a password, as to keep it private, but with the option of using the toon if they ever expanded, which of course they never did. I am, after yrs, playing Diablo II online again, but once again solo, just to finish it and waste til til Nov.  hehe  ALmost done btw  1 week on Act 4:1 already  lol DOH

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  • DjinDjin Member, Newbie CommonPosts: 3,263

    I just beat LoD in a day.  Got bored, started a Druid and sat down...

    It's fun.

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  • IowaYetiIowaYeti Member Posts: 468
    hehe cool, I have a plethora of old games sitting here, I guess I better pick another since I will need it soon. Come on Nov 15th! Who knows, maybe WoW will be played also  lol  image

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  • BroktreeBroktree Member Posts: 24

    ahhh...good old diablo 2....i bet i probably had about 300 hours in that game...or more

    my highest was a lvl 97 spear barb - then later when i started up again after about a half a year or more haiatus, i hit lvl 93 with a sword barb

    good times

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    A retired warrior once said, "In battle, a warrior is like a hawk. Once the hawk marks its prey it will fly past a thousand others to kill it without ever taking its eye off the target"

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  • IowaYetiIowaYeti Member Posts: 468
    I finished Diablo and Hellfire, but never actually finished Diablo II, although I am quite close now..  image I have played soooo many games online lol ugh  10+ yrs doing so  hehe

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