SH3 Bow Spray Problem

SirMartman · 03-17-09, 11:16 PM

Ive been playing SH3 snice day one,, Ive tryed afew mods,,and at the moment Im using GWX 2.1 ( Im downloading GWX 3 now hehehe)

Ive just started having a problem with my Bow Spray, I thought it might of been my "Bow Spray Mod" playing up, so I took it out, only to find Ive still got the same problem.

When the sub hits the waves moving forward,and Im looking though my Binoculars,
my frame rate drops to almost zero.

Does anyone know a fix for that ?, I would hate to re-install again.

Cheers

SirMartman

FIREWALL · 03-18-09, 02:19 AM

Welcome Aboard

Help is on the way.

Jimbuna · 03-18-09, 08:52 AM

Welcome aboard SirMartman

It could be a graphics card or RAM problem.

What are your system specs?

={FH}=Paddy · 03-18-09, 11:15 AM

Welcome aboard SirMartman. Tis funny, I had similar issues with 2.1 but with no MODS installed. It all went away when I installed 3.0, never to re-occur. No idea what it was as it only happened intermittently and not all the time. In rough seas, FPS would drop to 4/5 as the bow hit a wave and the game would stutter and stagger and then bounce back to 25/30 FPS.

Weird?

Also, as jimbuna says, it could be your graphics card too.
I recently installed a new GC, a Gainward GeForce 8800GT 512MB and have noticed that any FPS irregularities that I previously experienced with my 256MB card have all gone. It may be worth looking in to.

Again, as jimbuna says, RAM could be part of the issue too………..as suggested, drop you specs in here, I’m sure someone will be able to give you a better insight than I.

Cheers and good luck mate.

TarJak · 03-18-09, 03:55 PM

It is a stock bug with nvidia cards. Hit CTRL+P to fix it. IIRC its actuall mentioned in the SH3 manual.

={FH}=Paddy · 03-18-09, 06:21 PM

@ SirMartman: What did i tell you!!!

There is always someone in here that has an answer.
These guys are great and make all the little hurdles we have with SH3 surpassable with ease.
Nice one TarJak.

Yet another happy submariner leaves base with a positive outcome even before meeting the foe!

03-17-09, 11:16 PM	#1
SirMartman Bilge Rat Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	SH3 Bow Spray Problem Ive been playing SH3 snice day one,, Ive tryed afew mods,,and at the moment Im using GWX 2.1 ( Im downloading GWX 3 now hehehe) Ive just started having a problem with my Bow Spray, I thought it might of been my "Bow Spray Mod" playing up, so I took it out, only to find Ive still got the same problem. When the sub hits the waves moving forward,and Im looking though my Binoculars, my frame rate drops to almost zero. Does anyone know a fix for that ?, I would hate to re-install again. Cheers SirMartman

03-18-09, 02:19 AM	#2
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Welcome Aboard Help is on the way. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

03-18-09, 08:52 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Welcome aboard SirMartman It could be a graphics card or RAM problem. What are your system specs? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-18-09, 11:15 AM	#4
={FH}=Paddy Electrician's Mate Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dublin - Ireland - 53° 15′ 54.36″ N, 6° 6′ 49.32″ W Posts: 136 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard SirMartman. Tis funny, I had similar issues with 2.1 but with no MODS installed. It all went away when I installed 3.0, never to re-occur. No idea what it was as it only happened intermittently and not all the time. In rough seas, FPS would drop to 4/5 as the bow hit a wave and the game would stutter and stagger and then bounce back to 25/30 FPS. Weird? Also, as jimbuna says, it could be your graphics card too. I recently installed a new GC, a Gainward GeForce 8800GT 512MB and have noticed that any FPS irregularities that I previously experienced with my 256MB card have all gone. It may be worth looking in to. Again, as jimbuna says, RAM could be part of the issue too………..as suggested, drop you specs in here, I’m sure someone will be able to give you a better insight than I. Cheers and good luck mate. __________________ ={Draft beer not people}=

03-18-09, 06:21 PM	#6
={FH}=Paddy Electrician's Mate Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dublin - Ireland - 53° 15′ 54.36″ N, 6° 6′ 49.32″ W Posts: 136 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	@ SirMartman: What did i tell you!!! There is always someone in here that has an answer. These guys are great and make all the little hurdles we have with SH3 surpassable with ease. Nice one TarJak. Yet another happy submariner leaves base with a positive outcome even before meeting the foe! __________________ ={Draft beer not people}=

03-18-09, 03:55 PM	#5
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	It is a stock bug with nvidia cards. Hit CTRL+P to fix it. IIRC its actuall mentioned in the SH3 manual.