Roma Surrectum 2: NEW teaser 8 now up!

**Alexandros I.** · August 13, 2010, 01:32 PM

And another great teaser!

**Conqistador** · August 13, 2010, 01:52 PM

damn it, an roman ambush!

another great teaser

**Siegfriedfr** · August 13, 2010, 01:54 PM

they are experiencing in viral marketing. Reminds me when blizzard gave us a SC2 videos 2 years before release, them bastards :p

**apple** · August 13, 2010, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by Siegfriedfr

they are experiencing in viral marketing. Reminds me when blizzard gave us a SC2 videos 2 years before release, them bastards :p

I can promise you that it wont take 2 years before RS 2 is out.

**Jingles** · August 13, 2010, 02:30 PM

This second vid reminded me alot of this old vanilla trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3y0tvky5Iw

With the main difference being that the RS one actually looks better, despite not being a CGI.

**~~TheXand~~** · August 13, 2010, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by tone

You mean the bloom effect?
That bloom effect is one that Naxzul has added to the video, but we've added bloom as an option in the RS2 launcher program.

Now that you mention it that does spring to mind. I just meant that in general the textures and environments look much higher quality than I had thought Rome was capable of. Adding in bloom effect though? That is insane I wasn't even sure that could even be done with the original Rome. Pretty psyched up about this mod now, looks like epic stuff.

**HunterKYA** · August 13, 2010, 04:10 PM

The RS2 team has created a mod that has pushed itself into a realm of possibilities that few mods have achieved with the Rome engine. In terms of overall scope, "epic" may be too small a word to describe it.

**chaplain118** · August 13, 2010, 04:33 PM

epic with a "c"? Of course not. Epik with a "k" though...

**Aristotle's Folly** · August 13, 2010, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by tone

Yeah, bloom is good, I think it gives more of a 3D feel and sense of depth (actually of being there) although you do end up losing some definition on details.

There's probably more that could be done on optimising the bloom effect but it's pretty good as it is.

Oh, that's not good.

My Dad gave me Nik Software's Photoshop bundle pack for a late birthday present (Color Efex Pro 3.0, DFine Pro 3.0, Sharpen Pro 3.0, Viveza, etc.) I downloaded it just last weekend and I've been having fun ever since, including editing out some of my RSII images. The plugins, when used separately or in conjunction with my Topaz filters (Adjust, ReMask, Detail, DeJpeg, etc.), produce some of the clearest, sharpest game images I've ever seen.

Of course, the first rule of digital imaging is your picture is only as good as your image originally - so if by adding bloom, I lose detail, bloom goes bye, bye.

Besides, I can add bloom with these plugins ...

~ Dani ~

Edit:

Originally Posted by chaplain118

epic with a "c"? Of course not. Epik with a "k" though...

Or maybe with an "I" and a "k".

Ipik. Said really fast. Like, "It's ipik, baby, ipik. You just can't BELIEVE how ipik it is."

**tone** · August 14, 2010, 03:21 AM

Yeah, but the point is that you don't get those effects while playing if you don't use bloom. But have a go and try it.

I reckon bloom for me causes about a 5-10% frame rate loss.

**Arthum** · August 14, 2010, 08:47 AM

Epic ! +rep

**naxzul666** · August 15, 2010, 05:51 AM

New video : "Campaign Map" (in first page)
PS : This is the first time I realized that kind of video.
Thank You !

**HerzoG** · August 15, 2010, 06:14 AM

Amazing ...it's fantastic

**Adrvs** · August 15, 2010, 06:26 AM

not sure if I like the big noses on the building browser (:

**Jingles** · August 15, 2010, 06:27 AM

Sweet. Though I had a few nerd moments there where I stopped to read the building descriptions.

typo on the Roman Oppidium, btw...

**The Man With No Name** · August 15, 2010, 06:54 AM

#3 is the best yet. I spend most of my time on the Campaign map.

What is up with Greece though- all the beaches are straight?

**apple** · August 15, 2010, 06:56 AM

Originally Posted by The Man With No Name

#3 is the best yet. I spend most of my time on the Campaign map.

What is up with Greece though- all the beaches are straight?

It's a RTW bugg because of the amount of islands in the area.

**Turkeys!** · August 15, 2010, 07:43 AM

Wow there is even a special menu for the Roman Campaign X.X. Damn now I'm super hyped lol

**Borg124** · August 15, 2010, 08:17 AM

nice

the " Campaign Map" teaser is awesome, a lot of interesting details!
I have to say it again, I 'm fascinated what the RSII team has made based on the old RTW.
( and I also know how lifetime consuming such a massive Mod project is, therefore a respectful thanks for sharing it... )