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Originally Posted by Jonte
There's probably more ways that one to fix stuttering in SH3, you just have to figure them out!  |
Hi Jonte
There is one certain way for you to fix stuttering with your setup but this I fear, will involve upgrading most if not all,of your system.
I do know your machine specs from other threads and trying to run NYGM, GWX, or any other of the current supermods, acceptably isn't going to be possible. Well, not without ripping the guts out of them, which I think would ruin the experience. That'd be a bit like going to the tailor; finding a "must-have" suit; not having quite enough money, so ordering the gear, minus one trouser leg, to stay within budget! Cost effective maybe, but hardly pretty.
The problem with SH3 is that it loads the game world and contents on start up and this puts a strain on the whole system. The solution to the stutter can't just be tinkering with the graphics or audio. The basic SH3 is actually pretty undemanding in these areas, as you've found out by being able to run the stock game without problems. The enormous amount of extra stuff put in by the new supermods makes it a completely different ball-game though.
Would it not be better to start with stock 1.4; add a lightish campaign...Harbour Traffic 1.47 maybe ; then season the lot to taste with some of the great mods that are out there now ?
Alternatively, some of the earlier major mods ( RUB, IUB etc ) are easier on the system - or so I've heard. Maybe this could be the way for you to go to get a better game experience?
Then again, if it is only the port stutter that irritates , you could try what I did with LSHIII......go out of port on map view. Didn't do that for long I can tell you!.
It was even more annoying than the stutter!
Hope you do soon find something to suit you until the glorious day comes when you can upgrade and appreciate the game in all it's present glory. I've got there now, after about 2 years, and it really was worth the wait!!
Cheers mate,