A strange graphical error

[larsonboram]

First of all, I'm getting a strange graphics error for night time missions in 1.4, I am getting a strange glitch or error or what eva. "THE SKY IS BLUE!!!" I remind you that I am playing 1.4

OS. Windows 8 64 bit
CPU 3770k i7
GTX 660

I don't understand why it's doing this either.

[fireftr18]

If my experience with win8 is any indication, that could be your problem.

There are other possibilities:
It could be a corrupt save issue. If you repeatedly over-write the same save, it eventually gets corrupted and you see things like that. It's best to save in a new file each time. Most people use a master name, then just number each save. It's best to save while in port.
There are actually "rules" for saving a game in career mode while not in port. Try to save when:
On the surface
In clear weather
When there is nothing within sensor range

It could be a video card issue. sh4 is very graphic intense. Shared video ram will work, if you have enough ram to share. Best to have dedicated video ram. Until you can check, try turning down your settings.

Can you post your system specs. Maybe someone who knows more about computers will be able to help.

By the way, welcome to the boat. I think you'll like it here. You need to go on weather watch. Stay out on deck 24/7 and give hourly reports.

[larsonboram]

Shared video ram will work

how to change to get shared video memory?

[Wolferz]

Sounds like some missing DirectX 9.0c files to me, jason.

Did you install those when you installed the sim?

I have no experience with Win 8 so YMMV.

I don't mean to step on your toes here FF, but that GTX 660 is a beefy discrete component card. So there should be no shared RAM like you would find with an integrated chipset on a motheboard.

By the way, 24/7 weather watch?
Jason might be gunning for you after we submerge the boat.

[larsonboram]

I have direct X 11

[Pisces]

DirectX is supposed to be downwards compatible with it's own previous versions. But the silly Microsoft people messed up, and for got to include some files belonging to 9.0c And have still not fixed it in later updates.
Get this one. It won't hurt.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/downl....aspx?id=34429

[fireftr18]

Originally Posted by Wolferz

I don't mean to step on your toes here FF, but that GTX 660 is a beefy discrete component card. So there should be no shared RAM like you would find with an integrated chipset on a motheboard.

No toe stepping here. I'm still quick on my feet and was able to move my toes out the way. We're here to help so I'm sure any input is appreciated.

By the way, 24/7 weather watch?
Jason might be gunning for you after we submerge the boat.

We do need someone to tell let us know when we passed the thermal layer.