Graphics and Effects Problem with Kotor 2

[Daaaaa17]

I recently bought a new computer and wanted to replay kotor 2 with much improved graphics over my old computer. My problem, which was present on my last computer, is that my game has multiple effects and texture problems. All melee weapons, certain doors, and other things are see-through. There are no force effects present, like when kreia talks to you "through the force". While not really game-breaking, it is very easily noticeable and makes the game not as much fun to play. It makes force sight entirely useless and have no effect as well. Any help with this issue would be appreciated.

 

[sWKotOR]

ReportDateTime=8/3/2012 3:22:07 AM

SysInfoVersion=v1.00.60

GameExists=1

GameVersion=v2.10.427

GameInstallLocation=C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SWKotOR2\

 

[OS]

Name=WinXP

Version=Windows XP v5.1 build 2600 Service Pack 2

Service Pack=None

Status=Pass

 

[swapFiles]

?:\pagefile.sys=0

 

[CPU]

CPUCount=8

CPUSpeed=2294

CPUFamily=6

CPUModel=10

CPUStepping=9

CPUVendor=Intel

CPUName= Intel® Core i7-3610QM CPU @ 2.30GHz

Status=Pass

 

[Memory]

RAM=4096

Status=Pass

 

[Disk Free Space]

C: (NTFS), UNICODE=550.16GB

D: (NTFS), UNICODE=2.30GB

Status=Pass

 

[CD-ROMs]

DriveLetters=E:\

Drives=hp DVD-RAM UJ8B1

 

[Video]

Video Card Name=RDPDD Chained DD

Video Memory=2048

Desktop Resolution=1366x768x32 @ 60Hz

DirectX=DirectX 9.0c (4.09.00.0904)

OpenGL Version=3.3.0 - Build 8.15.10.2626

OpenGL Vendor=Intel

OpenGL Renderer=Intel® HD Graphics 4000

Vid Card Status=Warning

Vid Card Driver Status=Pass

GL Status=Pass

DX Status=Pass

 

[Audio]

Sound Card Name=Speakers and Headphones (IDT High Definition Audio CODEC)

Status=Pass

 

 

;Game Options from swkotor2.ini

 

[Display Options]

FullScreen=1

Disable Movies=0

Disable Intro Movies=0

Sort Modules=1

Width=640

Height=480

BitsPerPixels=32

RefreshRate=60

 

[sound Options]

Music Volume=85

Voiceover Volume=85

Sound Effects Volume=85

Movie Volume=85

Number 3D Voices=32

Number 2D Voices=32

2D3D Bias=1.00

EAX=0

Sound Init=0

Disable Sound=0

Force Software=0

 

[Graphics Options]

Grass=1

Shadows=1

EnableHardwareMouse=1

FullScreen=1

RefreshRate=60

Width=1024

Height=768

Emitters=1

Anisotropy=16

Frame Buffer=1

Soft Shadows=1

Brightness=57

V-Sync=1

Texture Quality=2

Anti Aliasing=8

 

[Game Options]

UnlockedPlanetSongs=3

Enable Tooltips=1

Keyboard Camera Deceleration=2000.000000

Keyboard Camera Acceleration=500.000000

Keyboard Camera DPS=200.000000

TextureVariation=1

BodyVariation=0

AppearanceType=135

PCGender=1

GameCompleted=0

CurSithLord=0

Hide InGame GUI=0

Use Small Fonts=0

Hide Unequippable=0

Tutorial Popups=1

Subtitles=1

Mini Map=1

Floating Numbers=1

Status Summary=1

Enable Mouse Teleporting To Buttons=1

Mouse Sensitivity=44

Difficulty Level=1

Auto Level Up NPCs=0

Mouse Look=0

AutoSave=1

EnableScreenShot=0

Reverse Mouse Buttons=0

Reverse Ingame YAxis=0

Reverse Minigame YAxis=0

Combat Movement=1

TooltipDelay Sec=1

Disable Movies=0

 

[config]

firstrun=0

 

[Keymapping]

Action286B=8

Action286A=7

Action285B=10

Action285A=9

Action284B=54

Action284A=51

Action283B=54

Action283A=51

Action282B=69

Action282A=73

Action281B=53

Action281A=76

Action280B=69

Action280A=73

Action268=52

Action265=58

Action264=57

Action263=43

Action262=85

Action261=84

Action260=83

Action259=82

Action258=81

Action257=80

Action256=79

Action255=78

Action254=77

Action253=31

Action245=75

Action244=55

Action243=67

Action242=74

Action241=87

Action240=56

Action239=68

Action238=82

Action236=83

Action234=81

Action232=80

Action230=79

Action228=78

Action226=77

Action225=70

Action224=90

Action223=31

Action222=25

Action221=24

Action220=29

Action219=28

Action218=42

Action217=87

Action216=65

Action215=63

Action214=60

Action213=62

Action212=61

Action211=66

Action210=59

Action209=71

Action208=89

Action207=72

Action206=30

Action205=55

Action204=67

 

[Autopause Options]

End Of Combat Round=0

Mine Sighted=0

Enemy Sighted=1

Party Killed=1

Action Menu=0

New Target Selected=1

 

[Movies Shown]

Movie10=0

Movie 9=0

Movie 8=0

Movie 7=0

Movie 6=0

Movie 5=0

Movie 4=0

Movie 3=0

Movie 2=0

Movie 1=0

Movie 0=12

[Hassat Hunter]

Enable Frame Buffer Effects.

[Daaaaa17]

Probably also should of mentioned that frame buffer effects and soft shadows are grayed out ingame and cannot be turned on. I've also tried messing with my graphics to see if they could be enabled, but nothing happens. I also can't enable them by editing the kotor2 notepad settings. I might be able to edit it to say Frame Buffer Effects = 1 but nothing happens ingame and when I go back to check the settings, it resets back to 0.

[Hassat Hunter]

Could be driver related. I can't enable soft shadows either (ATI), but can frame buffer effects.

It might be worthy to try downgrading your drivers, see if that helps...

[thejman217]

Did you try uninstalling and reinstalling the game according to the SECOND POST of this thread?:

 

http://lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=194324

 

If that doesnt work, then i have two question/suggestions.

1.) Is your labtop overheating while running the game? (If you are running it on a labtop at all)

2.) If its not, then i suggest downloading and installing The Restored Content Mod: Version 1.8 which is found here:

 

http://deadlystream.com/forum/files/file/197-tsl-restored-content-mod/

 

or if that doesnt work you can download it here:

 

http://www.moddb.com/mods/the-sith-lords-restored-content-mod-tslrcm/downloads/tslrcm-18

 

Obviously, it is a mod that restores all of the cut content from the game. More importantly, it introduces A LOT of bug fixes such as see through, the brown neck area problem on jedi robes, and see through droids and many, MANY other bug fixes. If that doesnt work, then try updating your driver. If THAT doesnt work, then theres not much more you can do besides wait for someone else to suggest something or contacting "Yoda's Help Desk".

 

>>>>>EDIT<<<<<

 

Also add a new line in your .ini in the graphics options and enter "Disable Vertex Buffer Objects=1" without the quotes. Save. Exit. Its not related to your problem, but it should help on dantooine with the lag.

 

>>>>>SECOND EDIT<<<<<

 

Remember to answer my question and to reinstall according to the SECOND POST of the thread on the link above!

[Q]

Could be driver related. I can't enable soft shadows either (ATI), but can frame buffer effects.

It might be worthy to try downgrading your drivers, see if that helps...

I doubt the OP can do that. Intel HD Graphics 4000 is brand spanking new.

 

@OP: If those options are grayed out, then your drivers don't support them. There's really nothing you can do about it. You should follow thejman217's advice and reinstall the game according to my instructions. Do that and you shouldn't have any real problems. I would turn anti-aliasing down to 4, though. You won't notice the difference cosmetically, but the game will probably run smoother. You may need to turn off grass, too.

 

Also, the game supports 1280x768 natively if you change the width and height values under both [Display Options] and [Graphics Options] in the swkotor2.ini file when you go in there to add the line Disable Vertex Buffer Objects=1 under [Graphics Options].

[thejman217]

@Q, for some reason, my two threads got deleted and i have no idea why. Also my ACCOUNT was deleted, so i made a new one. Thats why it says i joined in august. But im not complaining about the threads being deleted anymore, because once i vacuumed out all of the dust, the game runs as it did before! YES!!!!!! !!!!! My computer stays so cool now, the cooling fan doesnt turn on AT ALL! No more lag!!!! Thanks for your AMAZING advice by the way! !!!!