Howdy Ho Folks,
I wanted to start more of a technical thread here (wait, I'm a mod now, guess I can do that!), since I encountered some oddities while playing.
First off, my system configuration when I noticed the symptoms below:
K62/500 CPU
Tnt2 16 Video Card
128 MB Ram
ISA AWE 32 Soundblaster (no laughing!)
I was noticing the same glitchy sound that plagued me in WW, which I thought was the programming. I also knew that the sound card I was using was old and outdated and would make a good target with a BB gun. When I got to Arnika last night, the game was slowing down A LOT, and it made playing frustrating. I adjusted the resolution and a few other settings, which helped a bit.
So, I'm not sure if a higher powered CPU is needed for better game play, not that it wouldnt hurt, but I thought my system was powerful enough. I am planning on upgrading it in the next few months, but I may have to do it sooner.
Anyway, I'd had enough so I just went out and bought a Sound Blaster Live(!), 256 MB of ram and also a 56k modem (33.6 before, every bit helps when you're too cheap for DSL).
I havent tried Wiz 8 yet, but having that extra ram sure gave my CPU a kick in the pants, it runs MUCH smoother now.
I'll report my findings, and Sazerac I know you're good with this techie stuff, any ideas? I know it could also be video drivers, but I think that my video card should be good enough. I was eyeing some mighty fine looking 64 MB video cards at CompUSA today, so next month I might get one, however I still am unsure if it is necessary.
Any thoughts, or simillar situations, please share with the group. I'd also like to hear what your system configs are and how the game is running.
And please, don't use this as an opportunity to brag about your high powered systems, that is not the point of this thread.
Thank you in advance,
Scronan
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