first off all: thanks so far to all of you
That was a bad joke on my part. There is a native linux version, though.
sorry if i was unclear. with 40d9 i meant the native linux version (also sorry for still dont get the joke, maybe a matter of my english skills?!?)
Get a new processor? DF for windows is *also* compiled for pentium-3-or-above; if it works, that's pretty much pure luck.
And no, the optimization level can't be lowered; dropping from P3 to P2 can reduce performance 10-30%, which I doubt anyone would enjoy. Plus, you're probably the only one still on a P2...
Seriously, you can get a P3-or-above on a flea market these days, and you might even get double-digit framerates.
yeah, unfortunately i think this is best hint i can get, but i dont want to invest in an other piece of junk. i'm saving mony for a new PC for 6 month now. i allready had 700€ but some unpredictable expenses reduced it to 250€ again... in nearly 12 hours i will meet both my grandmas and collect my outstanding birthday-cheques...
but he, maybe its not so bad to wait some months. could be an amazing expirience to play version 44 with dozens of new features on a shiny new pc.
ah, by the way: i played DF at approx. 2spf (yes, thats right, seconds per frame) for months and enjoyed it much.
I don't see why Toady should make optimizations for ancient hardware that really wouldn't be able to play DF effectively either way.
i dont expect toady to do anything else but developing DF (eating & sleeping is OK i guess)
just wanted to know if someone knows how to fix my problem
still waiting for some ideas...
and before i forget: hail to toady for making the best game i ever played. when i bought a new pc i will start to save money for a donation (dont expect too much!)
another thing: i just cant stop wondering that 90% of the people are judging a game by its graphics. poor fools