Vista 32-bit Users

[Skatoony]

As I upgraded to Vista about a week ago, I'd like to mention to Vista users that Maelstrom works flawlessly (well it does for me).

I'm using the 97.## beta driver (which doesn't even support my graphics card, being a 7800 GTX) and every graphic feature in the game works - no corruption, and my widescreen resolution is also supported (1440x900).

However, the game runs slower compared to 2000/XP, but this is nVidia's fault as they can't code a driver to save their life.

Regarding sound, if the game supports surround (not sure about this as I don't use surround) you won't have it since the game uses DirectSound, which no longer exists in Vista. Too bad KDV didn't use OpenAL

Here is my system spec if people wish to view what type of system it works fine on:

AMD FX-55 ClawHammer @ 2.6GHZ
2GB PC3200 RAM (4x 512MB)
MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum nForce 4 Ultra Motherboard
MSI GeForce 7800 GTX 256MB
Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS
Windows Vista Business 32-bit

Aero is running when I play the game, but the sidebar is completely disabled (causes everything to lag every couple of seconds).

Regarding graphics settings, I run everything at maximum with 4x AA and 8x AF. Frame rate can drop to as low as 10 FPS when attacking an enemies base (would be 20-30 on 2000/XP).

Just thought I'd mention this if Vista users wish to purchase this game and are worried that it won't run.