This is fun to see, Valve have added "Source 2 Dota 2 Content" as DLC for Dota 2. We already knew Dota 2 would be first since Valve stated it was due a big upgrade this year, but it could be soon!
An excerpt from the SteamDB page for Dota 2:
Quote373305/name: Source 2 Dota 2 English
373306/config/oslist: linux
373306/dlcappid: 373300
373306/name: Source 2 Dota 2 Linux Content
373307/dlcappid: 373300
373307/name: Source 2 Dota 2 Low Violence
No solid info yet of course, as usual for leaks from SteamDB we should take this with a pinch of salt. The Low Violence bit sounds interesting, but I wonder what the use of such a mode for an already hostile game could be?
I had better brush up on my Dota 2 skills to report on performance and such when it arrives! Save me. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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"Low Violence" Could just be an adapted version so Dota won't be banned in places such as Australia. Both Left4Dead games have special "less gore" modes which dumbed down the effects and change models to not be "shocking" for kids.
If this is the case it is even more exciting since it would mean Source 2 has such an increase in graphics that it would look too real.
Very exciting stuff.
If this is the case it is even more exciting since it would mean Source 2 has such an increase in graphics that it would look too real.
Very exciting stuff.
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So if it's DLC then people could end up playing the game against each other using different engines? That's pretty cool if that's how it works.
Maybe they're getting things ready for E3?
Maybe they're getting things ready for E3?
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I would imagine due to the timing it could be to show off at E3, and having it as DLC means they could opt-in their test machines to it. Makes it easy for them to do it.
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Vulcan? Im excited for source 2 and the performance gains + graphics improvements to new and older source games but Im really hoping Vulcan comes along with source 2 not long afterwards. Another 40% - 50% performance with lower latencies and more effects at once, removing any and all openGL deficits with x.server.
Any idea when the first beta Vulcan driver will be available ? I assume Valve will be the first dev to actually support games with it. Already nvidias new card 980ti / driver is supporting so called 'extra effects' in dx12.1 , Vulcan is critical to getting more PC gamers interested in SteamOS & Linux.
Any idea when the first beta Vulcan driver will be available ? I assume Valve will be the first dev to actually support games with it. Already nvidias new card 980ti / driver is supporting so called 'extra effects' in dx12.1 , Vulcan is critical to getting more PC gamers interested in SteamOS & Linux.
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Quoting: mr-eggVulcan? Im excited for source 2 and the performance gains + graphics improvements to new and older source games but Im really hoping Vulcan comes along with source 2 not long afterwards. Another 40% - 50% performance with lower latencies and more effects at once, removing any and all openGL deficits with x.server.
Any idea when the first beta Vulcan driver will be available ? I assume Valve will be the first dev to actually support games with it. Already nvidias new card 980ti / driver is supporting so called 'extra effects' in dx12.1 , Vulcan is critical to getting more PC gamers interested in SteamOS & Linux.
Think I read somewhere that the Vulkan spec is likely to be released at some conference in late August and I'm fairly certain the Intel Vulkan driver is going to be released the same time as the finished spec.
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"I had better brush up on my Dota 2 skills to report on performance and such when it arrives! Save me."
Good luck to you, Liam. DOTA2 is way beyond my abilities. I can barely handle Strife, which is several orders of magnitude easier and less complex. I do love watching DOTA2, though.
Good luck to you, Liam. DOTA2 is way beyond my abilities. I can barely handle Strife, which is several orders of magnitude easier and less complex. I do love watching DOTA2, though.
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I look forward to playing (read: losing) some Dota 2 games with a SLUG team ^^ I've joined the guild, but all the other people who are online scare me with their "3000 wins" and "4000 wins" :-p Another beginners event would be nice and I'm certainly willing to participate (after my exams!)
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Low violence mode has just certain graphics tweaked to respect cultural differences in some Asian countries. It mainly changes the color of certain gore effects and covers up most skulls with bandit masks :D.
Here is a list with all altered graphics: http://dota2.gamepedia.com/Low_Violence
Here is a list with all altered graphics: http://dota2.gamepedia.com/Low_Violence
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abelthorne Jun 2, 2015
Quoting: stssSo if it's DLC then people could end up playing the game against each other using different engines? That's pretty cool if that's how it works.According to an article from ValveTime.net a few days ago, it looks so: http://www.valvetime.net/threads/dota-2-update-hints-at-separate-source-2-client.245936/
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Quoting: BlyatcykaLow violence mode has just certain graphics tweaked to respect cultural differences in some Asian countries. It mainly changes the color of certain gore effects and covers up most skulls with bandit masks :D.
Here is a list with all altered graphics: http://dota2.gamepedia.com/Low_Violence
Well, if that helps other markets
Quoting: abelthorneQuoting: stssSo if it's DLC then people could end up playing the game against each other using different engines? That's pretty cool if that's how it works.According to an article from ValveTime.net a few days ago, it looks so: http://www.valvetime.net/threads/dota-2-update-hints-at-separate-source-2-client.245936/
Ahhh, the plot thickens!
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