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BHVR, can we acknowledge fps on console is AWFUL since 4.1.0?
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I don't see how this is relevant to the thread. The point is performance has taken a hit with every patch and we haven't had any update from BHVR regarding optimization since March 2019. The game is borderline playable on indoor maps which is unacceptable for an online only game in 2020.
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Right, so you think that a game that has been out for 4 years (3 Years console) that has so many bugs that they're now just features, they release a DLC every 3 months without fail resulting in more bugs, release cosmetics every other week and constantly ignore players actual feedback is fine? I've watched some of their Q&A streams and they literally cherry pick the yes/no questions. They blatantly ignore the legitimate questions about issues in the game. This whole thread is an example. Where has a Dev even spoken to anyone? I don't deny the game takes time and money to change but 4 years is no excuse. This game is basically EA. They want us to pay more and more for features they add, but where are the bug fixes we ask for? Where are the optimizations we need? You can't just release the game to consoles then decide you prefer PC better. We paid money for a game that should be in working order, yet it breaks more and more everyday. Console Optimization was promised to use LAST YEAR and where is it? Did we hear anything about it? No, which in turn annoys more and more people because of the lack of communication. If the devs actually just said 'We're working on it, here's X of what we've done', I 100% guarantee that everyone would accept it and be happy that we know at least something. The simple fact is, the Devs pick and choose what they remain silent over and what the scream from the heavens about. It's a complete joke.
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So true ive bought every dlc and some cosmetics and completed each bp but all i ask is for cross progression so i can go over to my pc or just ya know make the game playable on console ive probably given the devs 200 dollars for like a 30 dollar game.
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Well said!
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you don't see a reason why BHVR should stop adding bugs and fix console framerate instead because you don't play on console.
Thanks for the feedback anyway.
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Dead By Slideshows Daylight. Please Devs, help us D:
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Did they ?
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There is little to no point trying to reason with the white knights who will defend bhvr no matter how egregious the issue is. Well said, but that guy will be in another thread apologizing for bhvr in 2 minutes probably
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Well said.
If they have no interest in optimizing console they 1. Should not have said they were going to optimize console and 2. Pushed ahead with crossplay with PC knowing there is a disadvantage for console. Console players have bought DLC, cosmetics, and rifts - they are paying customers being ignored. Console said hold off on crossplay until they fix optimization issues so it would be balanced with PC, devs pushed ahead anyway because PC complained about wait times. Console players put money toward the game to not see the Devs work on making console a better playing experience.
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The most infuriating part of all this to me is the lack of timely and clear communication about current gen console optimization, far more than monies and cosmetics or whatever.
I think what would be most appreciated is a direct update, covering:
Still happening y/n
Saying that this and this delayed
Semi-zeroed in timeframes
Basically, hope
If the focus is now the next gens, we kinda need to know that too. Without cross-prog we are very much stuck, in addition to feeling forgotten and possibly abandoned.
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Wrong I exclusively play on Xbox. Try again
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I’m not defending anyone, I’m stating that people blaming bhvr’s releasing new content and cosmetics for the lack of optimization is both short sighted and an unrealistic assessment of the situation. Funny how it’s relevant when you people are calling for the wolves but not relevant when someone points out the flaws in the argument. Being loud and passive aggressive achieves as little as making ignorant claims but I suppose it helps people vent their frustrations.🤷🏻♂️
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Ok I'll try again: you play only (or mainly) survivor.
If I'm wrong again there are two possibilities:
1- you are masochistic, if you are ok with how things are
2- you are lying
EDIT: just to be a little less tranchant. You are not the only person with a bit of knowledge in Game Dev, you know, but even if you were you would be missing the point that this is not just a problem of game tech development, but also (and probably mostly) a problem of communication management.
BHVR announced that consoles would get 60 fps, and they announced it more than 1 year ago. Now, I didn't believe it for one second, exactly because we know how development goes, and the only way to more than double the current performance was to basically rebuild the game from scratch. There are obviously too many dependancies in their code for it to be that optimised without this work.
However, when you, as a Dev, announce stuff like that, at the very least you cannot make performance WORSE (actually: much worse) as time goes by.
If you don't see the problem, and you don't see how this needs to be fixed, no matter what, you are a bad developer (and this time I'm talking about you, since you are excusing the current situation. At least BHVR is silent, they are not saying "it's fine as it is. Here, new content instead") firstly, and a very bad consumer secondly.
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Yeah, Doctor games on PS4 are problematic.
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Bump in 5 frames per second.
Just joking.. My smartphone has better performance than dbd on ps4
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just played another game on lery against pc survivors... false saw, 10 frames, had to lower down my sens, but it doesn't matter i had to quit.. can we disable indoor map? at least even if the frames are bad killer is playable on other maps..
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Speaking about survivor...ive been playing survivor alot more lately just cause I dont wanna deal with killer fps...lemme tell you..people werent lying when they said sloppy gives you fps drops holy crap..I ran into a killer that had sloppy today and the stuttering was real.
If anyone is on ps4 playing survivor on dbd. Pray that you dont run into sloppy butcher lol
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Players: It's over, DBD. I have the high ground.
DBD: You underestimate my priorities.
Don't buy it.
*DBD starts to get a console rebellion about frames*
You were the chosen one! It was said that you would destroy the bugs, not join them! Bring balance to the consoles, not leave it in low framerates!
I'll ban you!
You were my favorite game, DBD. I loved you.
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Or have another survivor open a chest and watch as you either miss a skill check or miss mashing the struggle button because of a worldwide FPS drop.
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I've had it from survivor cleansing a totem, dull if nearby or lit from anywhere on map. When Doctor uses blast across the map. When a gen gets completed, especially annoying if you're on hook with adrenaline with plenty of struggle time left. When people bring up skill checks instead of button mashing on hook I just think I'm still going to die from the same crap that causes the mash to mess up. 😂
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When the switch players ask for optimization.
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Very creative, nice work.
Asking anyone, have the devs posted any official replies besides that generic one in the earlier pages? Afaik there's no way to just read official replies and I can't bother sorting every response to locate. Just wondering if they announced any news yet. Thanks.
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No official update as of yet, it's like they are giving us a big middle finger.
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Oh thanks. Hopefully with Gamescom, they announce some next-gen news and add some current-gen info too.
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What like hey guys buy the brand new thing that will probably cost over £600 then rebuy the game if you want that nice frame rate.
I know there is a pandemic going on and your screwed money wise and we know you'll pull through.
(BTW we won't actually promise that your frame rates will be at 60fps and probably will say we will work on it)
Buy new things! 🐷
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I'll just have to get the ps5 day of release then, after I send my pet unicorn out to rob a bank (:
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Another day dawns and another day without the devs bothering to reply to us
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Imagine if the devs diverted their time from making new cosmetics to optimization instead, maybe we wouldn't be in this situation.
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Hey everyone, just a reminder that has been 14 days since the only reply we got.
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I find that comment from Pat condescending, it's obvious the devs already know about the framerate issues and have seen threads like this one countless times.
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Then let's make sure that this one doesn't get forgotten
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How can they forget that this thread has amassed 755 comments including mine so far, surely this is the most commented discussion of all time on the forums?
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I gotta say, I'm willing to wait patiently until the next patch comes to console.
After that, I'll thoroughly test the frame rate, and if it didn't improve (god forbid, it worsens), I won't sit here that patiently.
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The devs wont forget this thread, it'll lurk on the front page for as long as console framerate is an issue. If it's an issue for the rest of the games life then it looks like this thread isn't going anywhere. If this one gets closed then another about a similar topic will probably be made.
Me and as I can tell a lot of other people are very passionate about console optimisation, so the thread will keep on going.
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Playing the game these days gives me a headache, and that has made me decide to stop playing until there is a minimum of performance when playing it and my head does not explode.
ThanksBHVR, you have gotten me to stop playing it for my sake. I haven't touched it for a week and I don't plan on doing it for my health.
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So we get 250,000 BP for the sync errors, which is all fine and dandy.
How about console players get free BP for putting up with terrible framerate?
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Maybe they don't care about us. They promised to solve the problems of the console version 2 years ago. Do they take us for fools maybe? At this point I don't even want 60 Fps, give me 30 stable and granite so that I don't feel bad.
Yesterday on Lerys the game seemed to be slowing down, I was getting a headache trying to navigate the map or hit the survivors.
It is disheartening that BHV, known for producing games like Bugs Bunny Lost in Time in the past that made a good impression at the time, is unable to run DBD on ps4 following minimum standards.
I am a patient person ... but if they are trying to solve the Frame problems on ps5 instead of ps4 after their promises, I'm sorry but I don't spend any money on it again to get better performance
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It was better last night for me, except when Doctor was involved.
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That’s like saying “imagine if my car salesman would divert their time to redoing my plumbing in my house”. Two different things. You could maybe argue diverting funds from cosmetic design to hiring people to work on optimization
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pretty sure all console players would be able to P3 all survivors and killers, and max out all perks on everyone if we were compensated via BP (that’d be the bare minimum level of compensation imo)
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Guys, here's another white knight coming to the rescue of the devs!
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I think that's what he meant, no need to nitpick if everything isn't said perfectly.
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Yeah, you're right. It was a nice try to twist my words though 😋.
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I mean I bet it would turn into a thankful thread if a solution was in sight.
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@Peanits can we know if something is being done about this situation?
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Me waiting to prank BHVR when they optimize console.
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I wonder if it's a bigger problem than we'd anticipated.
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Probably as the framerate issues have not been addressed for years hence why every patch degrades performance even more.
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Even if they have different teams working on these different things, I think it's a matter of poor prioritization and resource management.
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