GRAW - Ageia Phys X Chip support and NovodeX? | Forums

[ZA_Corax]

Would it be safe to say that since GRAW will support Ageia Phys X Chip that it will be using the NovodeX physics engine?

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon 3 Powered by Multithreaded Physics Software from AGEIA
“Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon 3 is a powerful example of what’s in store for game enthusiasts as this next wave of technology sweeps through the industry,â€Â� said Andy Keane, vice president of marketing for AGEIA. “We’re proud to be able to contribute to the efforts of Ubisoft developers as they create the next generation of immersive action games.â€Â�

(I just re-read May 17th press release, duh... I guess it will)

I downloaded the Novodex Rocket demo, not bad on a 6800 running @ 1024x768...

A link to: NovodeX Rocket v1.1 demo

Gamespot article: Older video (03/08305), Ageia explains the role of new hardware

[ZA_Corax]

Would it be safe to say that since GRAW will support Ageia Phys X Chip that it will be using the NovodeX physics engine?

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon 3 Powered by Multithreaded Physics Software from AGEIA
“Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon 3 is a powerful example of what’s in store for game enthusiasts as this next wave of technology sweeps through the industry,â€Â� said Andy Keane, vice president of marketing for AGEIA. “We’re proud to be able to contribute to the efforts of Ubisoft developers as they create the next generation of immersive action games.â€Â�

(I just re-read May 17th press release, duh... I guess it will)

I downloaded the Novodex Rocket demo, not bad on a 6800 running @ 1024x768...

A link to: NovodeX Rocket v1.1 demo

Gamespot article: Older video (03/08305), Ageia explains the role of new hardware

[ZA_Corax]

I can't remember if I read this on this forum or another, someone was asking if GRAW will be supporting multiprocessor. Since GRAW will be integrating Ageia PhysX chip support it wouldn't it be safe to once more assume that NovdeX physics engine will be used...

The NovodeX physics engine utilizes a multiprocessor system, this is a quote from the Ageia site:

"The NovodeX Physics SDK is also the first and only asynchronous (multithreaded) physics API capable of unleashing the power of multiprocessor gaming systems."

[ZA_Corax]

I just saw this image on the Ageia site... the card looks like its both PCI and PCIe (I could be mistaken). Wait a minute does that look like a Molex connector for power... dang a new power supply might be needed for those running dual 6800s.

[ColinCJ]

UBI interview.
"Yes indeed GRAW PC will support the NovodeX physics engine. We will use it to improve the rendering of most explosions / physics in the game, and there will be a specific work on the key moments of the game (buildings collapsing, oil truck exploding etc…).

We are also using the Havok engine as a standard, so gamers not equipped with AGEIA chips can expect great physics too!