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Author Topic: Any cure for the slow down?  (Read 542 times)

Keratin

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Any cure for the slow down?
« on: November 29, 2007, 02:01:00 pm »
Hey everyone. I really enjoy Fortress mode, but the lag when I play adventure mode makes it unplayable, which is disappointing (and kinda funny, because I've never needed a faster computer to play an ascii game.)

Anyway, is there anything I can with the settings and whatnot, or is it just a matter of having too slow a rig?

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Helmaroc

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Re: Any cure for the slow down?
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2007, 04:22:00 pm »
One thing that helped me considerably was this:

In the init file (data folder), lower the G_FPS_CAP to about 10. Also, playing without tempature and weather helps, as well as playing in window.

[ November 29, 2007: Message edited by: Helmaroc ]

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Re: Any cure for the slow down?
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2007, 06:29:00 pm »
The lag in adventure mode is caused by the recursive raycasting (I think?) utilized in the line-of-sight algorithm.   While groovy for 2d applications, being used in a 3D one is a bit unwieldy, and should be worked on eventually.   Until then you're going to have to tough it out.
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