Poor show Devs - Page 2

Galanti · 03-02-10, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

Exactly. You can find shadows in pretty much every game these days and some (like ArmA/A2) have huge areas with craploads of shadows.

Well, I don't know if ARMA2 is the best example, it runs like a ballz on even a high-end machine.

temiri · 03-02-10, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bilge_Rat

tutorial? am I missing something, all I have are historical missions or the campaign.

On the FPS thing, I am not sure what is the issue, I have a E8500, ATI 4890 (cat 9.12), 27" monitor, play w. max graphics, no AA, but the fps never dips below 40 even in a crowded harbour.

The first mission of the campaign, Invasion Of Poland, is the tutorial

Galanti · 03-02-10, 03:43 PM

I should point out that in my case, shadows are only causing a problem in the control room and when I'm staring directly at the radio dude. On the bridge, with everything maxed at 1680x1050 (and yes, high AA) I get about 40-50 fps on the high seas. So I'm thinking there's a particular shadow shader or light source that is gagging on my machine.

I'm using 191.07 drivers, planning on trying the new set tonight, but I'd take reports of a massive fps increase with a healthy dose of skepticism. I've never seen such a dramatic illustration of placebo effect as when a new driver set is released.

With shadows off, the game frankly looks pretty good still, and fps are through the roof (80 fps on bridge, sometimes over 100 interior).

Bilge_Rat · 03-02-10, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by temiri

The first mission of the campaign, Invasion Of Poland, is the tutorial

Danke

Arclight · 03-02-10, 03:59 PM

When performance sucks, the first thing to turn down is always the shadows. At least that makes sense.

But looking at the shots, interior shadows don't seem that complex. Weird it's taking such a heavy toll.

sergei · 03-02-10, 04:01 PM

Yeah, turning my shadows off made my performance go from terrible to pretty damn good.

(It's a fairly old machine!)

Jimbuna · 03-02-10, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 602Sqn_Puff

Ive been gaming for over 13 years mate....

so I know the script. How about I sell you a car, does 56miles to the gallon...but you have to push it the first twenty and then you'll get the full mileage

LOL

Schunken · 03-02-10, 04:19 PM

Did somebody say "mileage?

Okay, not exactly 56mpg

Andreas

capthelm · 03-02-10, 04:36 PM

turning off volumetric fog will help big time as well

03-02-10, 03:59 PM	#20
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	When performance sucks, the first thing to turn down is always the shadows. At least that makes sense. But looking at the shots, interior shadows don't seem that complex. Weird it's taking such a heavy toll. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

03-02-10, 04:36 PM	#24
capthelm Captain Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 522 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	turning off volumetric fog will help big time as well __________________ "One torpedo ... one ship" my SH5 lighting mod http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkM5k8SXpWo my SH5 audio mod http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIN5RHeL8B8

03-02-10, 03:43 PM	#18
Galanti Captain Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ottawa Posts: 536 Downloads: 106 Uploads: 0	I should point out that in my case, shadows are only causing a problem in the control room and when I'm staring directly at the radio dude. On the bridge, with everything maxed at 1680x1050 (and yes, high AA) I get about 40-50 fps on the high seas. So I'm thinking there's a particular shadow shader or light source that is gagging on my machine. I'm using 191.07 drivers, planning on trying the new set tonight, but I'd take reports of a massive fps increase with a healthy dose of skepticism. I've never seen such a dramatic illustration of placebo effect as when a new driver set is released. With shadows off, the game frankly looks pretty good still, and fps are through the roof (80 fps on bridge, sometimes over 100 interior).

03-02-10, 04:01 PM	#21
sergei Sea Lord Join Date: May 2008 Location: London UK Posts: 1,788 Downloads: 405 Uploads: 29	Yeah, turning my shadows off made my performance go from terrible to pretty damn good. (It's a fairly old machine!)

03-02-10, 04:19 PM	#23
Schunken Medic Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 168 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	Did somebody say "mileage? Okay, not exactly 56mpg Andreas