Is anyone still using a 3D video card that is not shader model 2.0 capable minimum?

[Vice]

For the expansion, shader model 2.0 will likely be required as a minimum for compatibility as the fixed function options are finally being retired (due to new graphics effects/systems/capabilities that must be rendered using shaders). So what I'd like to check on is if anyone is still using a 3D video card with the game that does not support at least shader model 2.0. If you are using such a card, please post the make and model. Just about any 3D card made in the last 5 years or so will support PS 2.0 or higher, so it would involve a pretty old machine to lack such support.

[god-demis]

Well, in my netbook I have a Intel GM 945, not good and not even sure if it would be capable of running the game. If there was a way to run it even with low fps, I would like to because every year I am away from home for 7 months because of my job and the only thing I have is my netbook. So every year for 7 months I cant play..

[Munshine]

Maybe you could try a graphic renderer software which use your cpu emulating latest shaders models like Swiftshader or 3danalyser. So you could even play modern games without a gaming GPU.

Beware I found out this tip on Google but honestly as I didn't try myself, you should ask Vice if it is true (and not some kind of malware) or anyone who had already tested this.

[Edited on 10-28-2012 by Munshine]

[god-demis]

Tried 3Danalyser, didn't work. Tried many of its options. Maybe I did something wrong, I don't know, but I got the same message in both cases(with 3Danalyser and without).

The message is : runtime error 1507 Display using 32 bits is not supported by available hardware at line 0. (???)

[Edited on 10-31-2012 by god-demis]