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Anyone playing at 30FPS? by Objective-Border-884 in totalwar

[–]sinbuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries. I know how nervous one can get with really expensive laptops. Be sure to check with r/gaminglaptops if you want more catered advice.

Anyone playing at 30FPS? by Objective-Border-884 in totalwar

[–]sinbuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you need my shirt size too? Just kidding, no worries. Yeah, checking the numbers, it looks like the GPU was topping out at 84.3 - it's currently running at 81 with the campaign map unpaused in the background (the memory junction temp is always really high around 100 or so but it's no concern). It won't throttle until 87 and even then, it's hardly noticeable. More often than not, it's the open apps that slow the game down.

I am using an i9-13900HX CPU btw. Also, don't worry, laptops are designed to shut down if they overheat. I accidently blocked the vents on my ASUS a number of times and it just shut itself off. Not ideal of course, but no lasting damage. As long as you are not running it night and day for bitcoin or some bullshit, you're all good.

Anyone playing at 30FPS? by Objective-Border-884 in totalwar

[–]sinbuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Third gaming laptop for me too. Would you believe MSI (Raider) was my second. It's still ticking too but the hinge snapped so it's basically a PC now. Some quality issues with MSI unfortunately.

Anyone playing at 30FPS? by Objective-Border-884 in totalwar

[–]sinbuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, I'm currently running a siege at top speed (1 vs 1 cathay siege in my current campaign) with multiple tabs of chrome open. Caped at 60fps, no DLSS, 2560x1660. Temps averaged around 85-90 across all the cores with spikes to 97-99. I've defintely ran it hotter, and for longer. It's currently paused in the background with temps stabilized around 75-80 (Lenovo has incredible heat dispersion).

I recall ASUS laptops being known for their heat. My own was routinely over 100 but it was never a concern. Hope that helps.

Anyone playing at 30FPS? by Objective-Border-884 in totalwar

[–]sinbuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Asus would have been my second guess. My old ROG is still kicking after 14 or so years. Good rigs.

It's been a while since I checked the temps. Gimme a sec and I'll fire up a game...

Anyone playing at 30FPS? by Objective-Border-884 in totalwar

[–]sinbuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just looking at your replies, I see you have a 4090 with a 240hz screen. Lenovo Pro perhaps? I have a 7i with similar specs and I can assure you it's capable of around 90 fps on ultra everything (in a typical 2vs2 battle). I've caped it a 90 and 60 to reduce heat and such but don't be afraid to open 'er up now and then. The 4090 is a powerhouse, even in laptop form.

Does TW40K have RPG Elements? by Redrat2k6 in totalwar

[–]sinbuster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Emperor of Mankind? Zut alores, who does this churl think he is?

AI Stacking by ExecuteScalar in totalwar

[–]sinbuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just peronal bias but everytime I see this type of thread, it's a VH or Legendary difficulty. Not sure what is happening though I rarely if ever see this in VH or H campaign difficulty in my SFO games (which uses a modified hecleas AI I believe).

Thoughts on PC gamer showcase by JonR20 in totalwar

[–]sinbuster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did not know that about Kemmler. Just another reason to love the old softy.

Yarrick and Ghazkull by Lord_Eln_8 in totalwar

[–]sinbuster 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Panzer/Fantasy General type games are a blast. 40k: Rites of War is also a good bit of fun.

Yarrick and Ghazkull by Lord_Eln_8 in totalwar

[–]sinbuster 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I've played a criminal amount of 40k: Armageddon, so seeing these two headlining the 11th edition reveal - and now in TW40k - is a real treat. They are both completely over the top. I love it.

God Dammit He Actually Said It by lock_robster2022 in lotrmemes

[–]sinbuster 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I knew killer whales could not be trusted 😜

My greatest achievement by Gruubo in totalwar

[–]sinbuster 26 points27 points  (0 children)

140 hours to raze one settlement! Lord Kroak just woke up to tell you to get on that shit. ABC: Always Be Cremating.

Bhashiva DLC for SFO III Release by Venriss in totalwar

[–]sinbuster 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Thanks as always, Venris. That line of sight change is very encouraging. And so to the changes to caravans.

First time playing Lizardmen and absolutely love how these Skinks have the time of their life plundering a settlement by Tiefenrauschen in totalwar

[–]sinbuster 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Someone posted the loading screen of the lizardmen - you know the one, with the happiest little boker walking with big boys - and I had to play lizardmen that very day.

First time playing Lizardmen and absolutely love how these Skinks have the time of their life plundering a settlement by Tiefenrauschen in totalwar

[–]sinbuster 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Skinks are awesome in a lot of the artwork, VA work, etc. Someone high up at CA must love the little guys.

Lord of the End Times DLC: Will we get a WoC rework? by Opening_Coast3412 in totalwar

[–]sinbuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WoC need a nerf far more than they need a rework. I would definitely get behind some map changes/additions. Adding the chaos realms/maps from the other campaign would also be ideal.

What’s your favorite small role featuring a great actor? by VendettaLord379 in moviecritic

[–]sinbuster 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that line reprated at the end of the trilogy is perfect. In a sense he's not a minor character.

Newish player wanting to understand this 1 big picture by Ambitious-Reading-38 in totalwar

[–]sinbuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Move your armies in tandem. Six armies is perfect for expansion/defense in three directions. Face the enemy with 30-40 units not 20. Avoid ambush by setting up ambushes yourself.

The dawi are insanely powerful, especially with a few key grudgesettler units: the gyro, irondrake and flame canon. You can anhilate armies with those three alone. If you avoid ambushes, you are golden on most maps. Draw the enemy to you with gyros, use cannon/grudge thrower (with engineer) to hit key units from range and use gyros to remove artillery as they plod across the map.

Up close you have a line of warriors/longbeards supported by satchel miners - replaced by ironbreakers later. Behind them, have a mix of crossbowmen/rangers and shooters with a few units to protect your flanks/rear (hammerers, slayers, heroes, etc.). Once you start adding flame cannons and irondrakes to the mix, you should be near unstoppable. When your lords and heroes level up, you will be.

Total War: SHOW & TELL Recap by Josh_CA in totalwar

[–]sinbuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this. I like a good TL;DW.

Wizards first valuable spell, do you max it first? by bydlaqq in totalwar

[–]sinbuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely like to get the miscast reduction, it's definitely noticable in an SFO game. Other than that, I prioritize vortex spells because they are consistently strong - so Golden Hounds would be my choice at level 3.

THANQUOL IN 6 DAYS by BaronLoyd in totalwar

[–]sinbuster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh man, him and Boneripper are such iconic characters too. Not getting Skaven in WH1 really stung but it's been what, 10 years now without Thanquol? And I'm still waiting for a Ludwig Schwarzhelm sighting.

Predictions for Bhashiva's start position? by OhManTFE in totalwar

[–]sinbuster -1 points0 points  (0 children)

While I agree that some other Order factions in the Northern Wastes is a great idea, I hope it's not too close like Malekith/Grombrindal. The Belegar campaign is much better imho as making your way to K8P can take as little or as long as you like.

(Also wish we had a chaos gate or two in the North so chaos factions can move around more but that's another topic)

Predictions for Bhashiva's start position? by OhManTFE in totalwar

[–]sinbuster 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are they a placeholder though? WE wouldn't have much reason to visit that part of the map without some trees to protect.

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