00M-187 Posted November 8, 2002 Posted November 8, 2002 Is there a command to adjust framerate for smoother playing? Are there any "tweak" commands that work good for impoving performance of the game?
Hekx Posted November 8, 2002 Posted November 8, 2002 seta com_hunkmegs 128 // Maximum amount of RAM available for the game seta com_maxFPS 300 // Max frames per second (framerate) I'm not too sure about these... But the above settings are what I have and I have 256 MB RAM. So it should probably be set at about half of your RAM.
DSbr-HaZe Posted November 8, 2002 Posted November 8, 2002 dont set ur maxfps to 300 if u can get over 333 fps then use com_maxfps 333 otherwise use 120 or 125 has to do with timestep ull jump smoother and a little farther if u do it right and before u lamers start whining about bug exploitation its programmed purposely into the q3 code so im assuming its also there in jk2 Try the following to tweak ur graphics: r_picmip 5 (max is 16 but it looks horrible) r_mapoverbrightbits 5 r_intensity 3 cg_shadows 0 those are a few dont know rest off top of my head
00M-187 Posted November 8, 2002 Author Posted November 8, 2002 Originally posted by DSbr-HaZe dont set ur maxfps to 300 if u can get over 333 fps then use com_maxfps 333 otherwise use 120 or 125 has to do with timestep ull jump smoother and a little farther if u do it right and before u lamers start whining about bug exploitation its programmed purposely into the q3 code so im assuming its also there in jk2 Try the following to tweak ur graphics: r_picmip 5 (max is 16 but it looks horrible) r_mapoverbrightbits 5 r_intensity 3 cg_shadows 0 those are a few dont know rest off top of my head So typing in console com_maxfps 125 should improve my performance?
Hekx Posted November 8, 2002 Posted November 8, 2002 I think'll try out and test a few of those commands Thanks!
Homosexual Ewok Posted November 8, 2002 Posted November 8, 2002 Just go here if you want to learn FPS tweaking in the Q3 console. Each variable has its value of gain listed in the chart. Warning though, you better get used to "playing fugly" when using some of them like a higher picmip setting. http://keen.gameadmins.com/modules.php?name=Keen_Guide&op=tweaking
Homosexual Ewok Posted November 8, 2002 Posted November 8, 2002 One thing too about com_maxFPS. While you will "open up the gates" to allow a higher frame rate, there is no guarantee your machine will actually give you one. The command is just as it says, a limit on the max # you will see. Default is 90, and to be honest if you can't hit it now, you are not going to hit it after raising the limit. Use those variables I linked you to and experiment until you are happy. One thing, the most major overlooked mistake people make with lower-end PC's who have low frame rates is leaving a bunch of crap on in their task bar. Turn EVERYTHING that is not related to the game off and even background items. Your frame rate is not just related to a video card, your CPU plays just as big a part. You have no recourses, you will play choppy.
Syfo-Dyas Posted November 14, 2002 Posted November 14, 2002 Run the game at the LOWEST graphics setting you find acceptable. It's always a trade-off! If you want Hi-end graphics, AND a Hi-Framerate, you'll need to upgrade to a faster computer
DSbr-HaZe Posted November 14, 2002 Posted November 14, 2002 yea i forgot to mention if u STEADILY get above 120 fps use com_maxfps 125 or 120 otherwise use com_Maxfps 72
lllKyNeSlll Posted November 14, 2002 Posted November 14, 2002 my fps sux ass. i have geforce 2 w/detanator gts, 1.8 ghz, 256rdram, and my fps is about 60. i don't know why its so low when im on 640 by 480. 2x anti aliasing. the graphics are set at maximum for all including 32 bit color and textures. i have gl set to off. dynamic lighting is off and so is wall marks and stuff
00M-187 Posted November 14, 2002 Author Posted November 14, 2002 Originally posted by DSbr-HaZe yea i forgot to mention if u STEADILY get above 120 fps use com_maxfps 125 or 120 otherwise use com_Maxfps 72 So for my set up P3 450 Geforce 4 TI 128 192 Ram What would be an ideal command for me to get better performance? PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK I SHOULD TYPE INTO MY CONSOLE... (Command) Thanks guys!
Deetox187 Posted November 14, 2002 Posted November 14, 2002 Originally posted by lllKyNeSlll my fps sux ass. i have geforce 2 w/detanator gts, 1.8 ghz, 256rdram, and my fps is about 60. i don't know why its so low when im on 640 by 480. 2x anti aliasing. the graphics are set at maximum for all including 32 bit color and textures. i have gl set to off. dynamic lighting is off and so is wall marks and stuff You think 60fps is bad? i don't know why you'd complain about that. Especially if you're running 2x AA, turn that off and your framerate will go up, gf2 cards do not handle AA very well. Also turn gl extensions back on, i've tried turning that off and my fps were much lower than with it on.
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