FPS Question

Meldric · 03-19-11, 10:23 AM

Hi everyone!

I have the following issue which seems to be quite strange... First of all, my list of mods:

Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157
[C:\Spiele\Silent Hunter 5\MODS]

000_00_sh5.exe patch (hydro) v0.0.1(german version)
001_00_RemoveLogoIntroTheDarkWraith
001_02_SD_MapLocationNameFix_v1_2
002_00_Real Environment MOD
002_02_EnhancedFunnelSmoke1.2_SH5
002_03_ShadowImprovement LR
002_04_Detailed Caustics v1.0
002_04_OldStyleExplosions V1.1
002_05_ConusGraphicMod v1.1
002_06_SH3_to_SH5_sub_physics
002_07_NoDamnBubblesNoDamnHalo
002_08_Dooms Decks for VIIABC41 1.4
002_20_AilRain 1.0
002_21_AilClouds 3.0
002_99_CustomEmblem - Wolf
003_00_MightyFineCrewMod v1.2.1 - Alt w beards
003_03_LiteCampaign v1.21
003_05_CriticalhitsTorpedos v1.1
004_00_CapthelmsAudioMod
004_03_Stormys DBSM SH5 v1.3 Basemod
004_04_Stormys DBSM SH5 v1.3 optional -6db damped Sonarguy
004_05_Stormys DBSM SH5 v1.3 optional NavMap babelling
004_06_Stormys DBSM SH5 v1.3 optional remaining orig sounds converted to 22Khz
004_07_Stormys DBSM SH5 v1.3 HOTFIX 3
004_08_DBSM Music 1_0_5
004_10_MightyFineLessAnnoyingFootsteps v1.0
004_12_GrossdeutscherRundfunk
005_10_BRF 1.3 full
006_00_NewUIs_TDC_6_4_0_ByTheDarkWraith
006_01_NewUIs_TDC_6_4_0_Das_Boot_Crew_Mod_by_Illyu strator
006_03_NewUIs_TDC_6_4_0_Manos Scopes-patch for 5x4
006_05_NewUIs_TDC_6_4_0_ERM_Reaper7_NightVision
006_06_NewUIs_TDC_6_4_0_ERM_Reaper7_NightVision_Bl ack_Skin
006_07_NewUIs_TDC_6_4_0_New_radio_messages_German
006_08_Trevally Automated Scripts v0.5
006_15_Krauters Automated Scripts (v5_0_0 compatible)
006_20_IRAI_0_0_30_ByTheDarkWraith
006_21_IRAI_0_0_30_No_Aircraft_Spotting_At_Depth
006_23_SUB_hyd_fix_SH5
006_24_AirTorpedoes
006_50_Sub_Exhaust_1_0_5_byTheDarkWraith
006_51_SubFlags_0_0_5_byTheDarkWraith
006_52_Sobers_3D_DeckSpray Mod V7
007_00_IO_StrategicMap_4_0_for_TDWv640&MO
007_01_IO_MapCourseLine_sharp pencil_mod
007_03_IO_ShapeTexturesColor
007_04_EQuaTool 01.01 by AvM - double set - Large plus Flat Style
007_10_Trevally Harbour & Kiel Canal Pilot v2.4
020_00_Stoianm EnvNights compatible blue Atlantic water for MO (low)v1
020_03_Stoianm Color (Gray)

I have good FPS as long as I am not underwater and not near the coast. If I am and I move the camera under water and the sea floor is visible, frames drop to around 10 (which is quite annoying).

I think that this might be related to the many sunrays under water and maybe the caustics. If the water is more deep (ground not visible) the problem is gone.

Here 2 screens to demonstrate

Above the surface:

Under water (5 seconds later):

Any ideas?

EDIT: Seems to be connected to the sunrays going through the water surface. If I underwater look away from them, FPS recovers...

Meldric

THE_MASK · 03-19-11, 06:48 PM

Is your shadow slider on halfway . Put it on halfway in the graphic options .
Try turning sun rays off in graphic options as a last resort .
Do you have any mods that alter the shader files ?

Meldric · 04-23-11, 02:02 PM

I think the problem is related to the sea floor... when the floor is not visible, fps is fine. When the floor comes in sight, it starts to get really bad. I have tried to reduce shadows, but that only gives me 2-5 frames back. I have also disabled the "Detailed Caustics Mod", as I suspected it to cause this...

I also have high AA, but its not a problem at all as long as the camera stays over the water. I can't get my head around the question what makes the FPS so much worse under water. It doesn't even look like it!!!
Where can I disable sun rays? I'd like to try that.
Thank you!

It is really frustrating! My computer should be able to handle much more with no problems! Hell, I am running ARMAII with around 40 Frames without any problem!

03-19-11, 10:23 AM	#1
Meldric Officer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 237 Downloads: 167 Uploads: 0	FPS Question Hi everyone! I have the following issue which seems to be quite strange... First of all, my list of mods: Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157 [C:\Spiele\Silent Hunter 5\MODS] 000_00_sh5.exe patch (hydro) v0.0.1(german version) 001_00_RemoveLogoIntroTheDarkWraith 001_02_SD_MapLocationNameFix_v1_2 002_00_Real Environment MOD 002_02_EnhancedFunnelSmoke1.2_SH5 002_03_ShadowImprovement LR 002_04_Detailed Caustics v1.0 002_04_OldStyleExplosions V1.1 002_05_ConusGraphicMod v1.1 002_06_SH3_to_SH5_sub_physics 002_07_NoDamnBubblesNoDamnHalo 002_08_Dooms Decks for VIIABC41 1.4 002_20_AilRain 1.0 002_21_AilClouds 3.0 002_99_CustomEmblem - Wolf 003_00_MightyFineCrewMod v1.2.1 - Alt w beards 003_03_LiteCampaign v1.21 003_05_CriticalhitsTorpedos v1.1 004_00_CapthelmsAudioMod 004_03_Stormys DBSM SH5 v1.3 Basemod 004_04_Stormys DBSM SH5 v1.3 optional -6db damped Sonarguy 004_05_Stormys DBSM SH5 v1.3 optional NavMap babelling 004_06_Stormys DBSM SH5 v1.3 optional remaining orig sounds converted to 22Khz 004_07_Stormys DBSM SH5 v1.3 HOTFIX 3 004_08_DBSM Music 1_0_5 004_10_MightyFineLessAnnoyingFootsteps v1.0 004_12_GrossdeutscherRundfunk 005_10_BRF 1.3 full 006_00_NewUIs_TDC_6_4_0_ByTheDarkWraith 006_01_NewUIs_TDC_6_4_0_Das_Boot_Crew_Mod_by_Illyu strator 006_03_NewUIs_TDC_6_4_0_Manos Scopes-patch for 5x4 006_05_NewUIs_TDC_6_4_0_ERM_Reaper7_NightVision 006_06_NewUIs_TDC_6_4_0_ERM_Reaper7_NightVision_Bl ack_Skin 006_07_NewUIs_TDC_6_4_0_New_radio_messages_German 006_08_Trevally Automated Scripts v0.5 006_15_Krauters Automated Scripts (v5_0_0 compatible) 006_20_IRAI_0_0_30_ByTheDarkWraith 006_21_IRAI_0_0_30_No_Aircraft_Spotting_At_Depth 006_23_SUB_hyd_fix_SH5 006_24_AirTorpedoes 006_50_Sub_Exhaust_1_0_5_byTheDarkWraith 006_51_SubFlags_0_0_5_byTheDarkWraith 006_52_Sobers_3D_DeckSpray Mod V7 007_00_IO_StrategicMap_4_0_for_TDWv640&MO 007_01_IO_MapCourseLine_sharp pencil_mod 007_03_IO_ShapeTexturesColor 007_04_EQuaTool 01.01 by AvM - double set - Large plus Flat Style 007_10_Trevally Harbour & Kiel Canal Pilot v2.4 020_00_Stoianm EnvNights compatible blue Atlantic water for MO (low)v1 020_03_Stoianm Color (Gray) I have good FPS as long as I am not underwater and not near the coast. If I am and I move the camera under water and the sea floor is visible, frames drop to around 10 (which is quite annoying). I think that this might be related to the many sunrays under water and maybe the caustics. If the water is more deep (ground not visible) the problem is gone. Here 2 screens to demonstrate Above the surface: Under water (5 seconds later): Any ideas? EDIT: Seems to be connected to the sunrays going through the water surface. If I underwater look away from them, FPS recovers... Meldric Last edited by Meldric; 03-19-11 at 11:53 AM.

03-19-11, 06:48 PM	#2
THE_MASK Ace of the deep . Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,226 Downloads: 901 Uploads: 73	Is your shadow slider on halfway . Put it on halfway in the graphic options . Try turning sun rays off in graphic options as a last resort . Do you have any mods that alter the shader files ?

04-23-11, 02:02 PM	#3
Meldric Officer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 237 Downloads: 167 Uploads: 0	I think the problem is related to the sea floor... when the floor is not visible, fps is fine. When the floor comes in sight, it starts to get really bad. I have tried to reduce shadows, but that only gives me 2-5 frames back. I have also disabled the "Detailed Caustics Mod", as I suspected it to cause this... I also have high AA, but its not a problem at all as long as the camera stays over the water. I can't get my head around the question what makes the FPS so much worse under water. It doesn't even look like it!!! Where can I disable sun rays? I'd like to try that. Thank you! It is really frustrating! My computer should be able to handle much more with no problems! Hell, I am running ARMAII with around 40 Frames without any problem!