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SNOW: freeride/freestyle skiing game

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SNOWTheGame
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Check it out: www.snowthegame.com

SNOW is the first true freeride and freestyle game for skiers and snowboarders. Based on the free-to-play model, SNOW looks to restart the winter sports genre taking the player back to basics refining scale, physics and controls to capture the majesty of the mountain. SNOW is a game for riders, by riders.

SNOW will be released for free later this year and developed according to feedback from the community.

Here's the trailer: http://vimeo.com/29075248
Nov 2 2011 11:39AM
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TheDers
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can someone pm me instructions on how to run this on mac. Ive tried researching it but i am confused and dont want to fuck my computer up just for a game
Oct 17 2013 2:49PM
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Hammyslapwagon
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just get a windows OS
Oct 17 2013 3:21PM
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IBranden
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Any chance on an update soon SNOW? Been a couple of days now :)
Oct 17 2013 5:42PM
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TheDers
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that was a very descriptive solution thank you...
Oct 17 2013 6:17PM
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Cleapster
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Yeah I have that selected just it doesn't wor when playing or when I press detect.
Oct 17 2013 7:27PM
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Cincher
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Odd, were you able to detect all the other controller buttons and triggers?

I will look into this...
Oct 17 2013 7:39PM
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Cleapster
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Yeah everything else detects fine just when it asks me to detect the sticks I move them and nothing happens on the screen.
Oct 17 2013 7:40PM
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Puzzled
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Bought a new gfx card today and.. holy shit now you're talking, amazing! Got my corks locked down, making a video soon you know me, all you wasd flippers will be shut down :)
Oct 17 2013 9:51PM
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Hammyslapwagon
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http://thepiratebay.sx/torrent/7049713/Windows_7_Ultimate_32_64-bit_RemoveWAT_Included_
Oct 17 2013 10:53PM
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SNOWTheGame
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now that's what we like to hear!

looking forward to seeing your edit - there's some good competition out there already :)
Oct 18 2013 3:18AM
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ny300z
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man everyone NEEDS a controller. I got used to the keyboard but last night i set up my ps3 controller and its ridiculous. I can do 20X more stuff and its way more fun. That and having it on my TV screen is like playing it on ps3
Oct 18 2013 9:00AM
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IBranden
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What programme did you use to get your ps3 controller working?
Oct 18 2013 4:06PM
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ny300z
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i used Pinnacle which was suggested by someone here. Super easy to get and configure.

http://pinnaclegameprofiler.com/

Hardest part is deciding what buttons you want for what.

You can choose what you like best but heres what i did......

Left analog to replicate WASD keys which is actually just a option you choose.

then i made X=space bar for jumping
Circle ,Sqaure and triangle as the grabs which are the arrow keys...to get the tweaked grabs i have to hit of these buttons plus X
L1,R1 = Q,E for lincolns
L2= Shift for quick spins/butters

wait till you see the difference

Oct 18 2013 4:21PM
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ny300z
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you might also need the "DS3 tool" to get windows to recognize and enable your ps3 controller. download that first
Oct 18 2013 4:23PM
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Cincher
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I couldn't find a solution for your predicament. Maybe just get Pinnacle like ny300z did. Some users on the SNOW Steam forum have created premade profiles so you just get that and you're good.
Oct 18 2013 6:33PM
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chomp99
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ow is this thread still goin?
Oct 19 2013 12:30AM
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Hammyslapwagon
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Oct 19 2013 1:14AM
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SNOWTheGame
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New patch is live! Fixes below...

19/10/13:

Disabled invalid file access warnings.

Velocity is now reset when exiting flymode.

Trick manager is now created along with the player, instead of being re-created each revive. Minor loadtime boost.

Fix: Issue where grinding for a very short duration could result in a notification indicating a gained score of 0.

Added new g_detachCameraDisableInput CVar.

Reworked resetting / continue; now moves the player back a few seconds in time instead of spawning at the death point.

Re-implemented cl_camMouseLookRotInterpolationSpeed.

New method of determining landing angles, uses new pl_skiLandingFatalAngle CVar.

New death camera.

Fatal rock impact velocity is now the same for landing and colliding

Fix: Crashing when going straight down

Tweaked buttering

Changed pl_skiStoppedMaxVelocityLength to 1, resolves a bit of camera twitching.

Reworked trick input detection.

Added new pl_notifyCrashes CVar, notifies players why they crashed.

Fix: Default system spec

Added cheat notification, displayed any time a cheat is used.

Score will now be invalidated whenever a cheat is used, and cannot be regained until the player respawns without cheats on.

If velocity is less than 2, no score will be awarded.

Added new cl_camNearPlane and cl_fpCam_nearPlane CVars to tweak the first-person camera arms clipping.

Fixed full rotations in FP mode

Added new pl_skiLandingBadMinAngle CVar, defaults to 50.

Oct 19 2013 11:37AM
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IBranden
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So SNOW, should I buy a X360 controller, buy pinnacle/x padder or wait for you to put ps3 controller input in ? I don't really want to spend more then the 60 bucks I already gave you guys
Oct 19 2013 11:55AM
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ny300z
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why not get the ps3 controller and download pinnacle? its free. and then u got the controller when they add ps3 support anyway
Oct 19 2013 1:21PM
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TOAST.
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use the ps3 controller with pinnacle/xpadder...
Oct 19 2013 1:24PM
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IBranden
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Oh! I was told that pinnacle cost around 20$, no?
Oct 19 2013 2:04PM
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ny300z
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na man...free...i posted the link originally, go for it
Oct 19 2013 4:22PM
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ny300z
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my fault i just realized what i got was a 20 day trial. didnt realize that sorry
Oct 19 2013 4:24PM
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Negromancer
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Just bought the game today and it's really really good.

Just one suggestion is that it would be nice to have some sort of checkpoint system so you can put a check point on a particular location and then teleport back to that point/location when you press a button or key. This would make practising on a feature a lot quicker and easier.
Oct 19 2013 7:27PM
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Chubz.
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Downloaded tonight, it's like impossible to play..I havent tweaked around with the settings but hopefully Im able to dumb down the setting so its actually playable
Oct 20 2013 2:08AM
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Moosen
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HOW TO LAP THE PARK

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  • spawn 3

  • Enter

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    • Once you get to the bottom

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  • Up arrow

  • Enter

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    • Oct 20 2013 2:37AM
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    Negromancer
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    Change your settings.

    Open the console in game using the ` key (it's to the left of the 1 key).
    Then type in one of the following for:

    Low Quality:
    sys_spec 1

    Medium Quality:
    sys_spec 2

    High Quality:
    sys_spec 3

    Very High Quality:
    sys_spec 4

    Start with the lowest and work your way up until you find the best looking quality while the game is still playable
    Oct 20 2013 2:53AM
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    Chubz.
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    Thanks a lot man k+
    Oct 20 2013 11:27AM
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    Chubz.
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    Is there any way I can lower the resolution? Or make it so it's not full screen?
    Oct 20 2013 11:57AM
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    Garebear
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    to make it windowed:

    r_fullscreen 0
    Oct 20 2013 12:20PM
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    KeKettu
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    How do I map keys for PS3 controller?
    Oct 20 2013 1:23PM
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    Moosen
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    THANK YOU!
    Oct 20 2013 2:04PM
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    Chubz.
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    Is there anyway to make the window smaller?
    Oct 20 2013 2:17PM
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    Cincher
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    r_width and r_height
    Oct 20 2013 3:40PM
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    Inspire
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    Getting Error loading DLL: CryRenderD3D11.dll, error code 183.

    I am running Mac with Paralells 9. Anyone help?


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    SNOWTheGame
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    1) would advise against using Paralells - stick to Bootcamp (it's free!)

    2) you do not have the latest v.card drivers and/or direct x version
    Oct 21 2013 8:10AM
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    Inspire
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    Okay thanks. The only reason i am not using Bootcamp ATM, is because i do not have an external hardrive to backup the machine and then restore it to complete the partionining steps.... If everything fails, i will just have to invest in a damn external hardrive :(

    Will try to see if it's possible to do something about the drivers in Parallells.


    Thanks alot though :)
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    SNOWTheGame
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    didnt know you needed an external drive to use bootcamp - I at least didnt..
    Oct 21 2013 10:55AM
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    SNOWTheGame
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    new blog post that covers all the feedback you guys have given us - have tried to write a reply to each item and group them so you know when to expect them

    Oct 21 2013 10:56AM
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    BWalmer
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    You don't, it sounds like he wants one to backup his hard drive before bootcamping.
    Oct 21 2013 11:31AM
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    TNORTS
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    Could you guys smooth out the skiing in POV mode? I spend most of my time playing in POV and in the air its sick but when you are actually skiing the camera adjusts to every little bump so everything is super jittery.
    Oct 21 2013 2:49PM
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    Jelle
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    please fix the black screen issue while trying to play trough a virtual machine (parallels dekstop, VMware ect.) i feel like i have wasted 15$ since it wont let me play.
    Oct 21 2013 4:29PM
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    Hammyslapwagon
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    A few questions I have @ snowdevs or anyone else that can answer these.


    Are you planning on implementing any type of multiplayer?

    When the game becomes free to play, will you introduce purchasable cosmetic items?

    Once the finished version of the Snow is released, will there be any gameplay updates?

    Also, just out of curiosity, have you guys ever thought about releasing Snow for consoles?
    Oct 21 2013 4:44PM
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    werd.
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    I wish my graphics card didn't suck :( does anyone know how much it would cost to get a good enough graphics card?
    Oct 21 2013 4:51PM
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    Puzzled
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    ^ post your current specs
    Oct 21 2013 4:55PM
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    Hammyslapwagon
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    What size is your monitor? I'm assuming its a 1280x720 since you don't have a graphics card.  In that case you probably wouldn't need to pay more than $100 dollars to buy a graphics card if you want to run at 60FPS. 
    Oct 21 2013 5:01PM
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    SNOWTheGame
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    this will take a bit more work as we have to interpolate the camera movements - i'll be sure to add it on our list
    Oct 21 2013 5:07PM
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    SNOWTheGame
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    we haven't tested parallels or VMware so it's hard to say if we'd be able to fix it. I'd look at using Bootcamp as we have tested it successfully on our end
    Oct 21 2013 5:08PM
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    Hammyslapwagon
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    quoting this because I'm a selfish bastard who is also curious Snow's future XD
    Oct 21 2013 5:10PM
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