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Epona · 09-19-2001, 05:13 AM

I have a Voodoo 2 and have not had this problem - I know you probably have this covered, but have you downloaded the latest drivers for the Voodoo 2? Have you downloaded all the latest patches for the game?

Voodoo 2 doesn't support 3d spell animations, so make sure that is turned off. Also try checking the 'BLT mirror' box, and make sure it is in 16 bit mode and that the resolution is not too high.

I suspect that, like me, you may decide that it is a good time to upgrade your graphics card though. The Voodoo 2 is a crappy card - although it was OK at the time (3 years ago) it is now old and wrinkled with no hair or teeth!! You can get much better cards for less than £100 (sterling). If you don't have much spare cash, don't go for the brand new shiny ones, but get a slightly older one (like one of last year's Hercules cards, they are supposed to be very good). It will be much better, and won't cost you much more than a new game would.

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09-19-2001, 05:13 AM	#5
Epona Zartan Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: London, England Age: 53 Posts: 5,164	I have a Voodoo 2 and have not had this problem - I know you probably have this covered, but have you downloaded the latest drivers for the Voodoo 2? Have you downloaded all the latest patches for the game? Voodoo 2 doesn't support 3d spell animations, so make sure that is turned off. Also try checking the 'BLT mirror' box, and make sure it is in 16 bit mode and that the resolution is not too high. I suspect that, like me, you may decide that it is a good time to upgrade your graphics card though. The Voodoo 2 is a crappy card - although it was OK at the time (3 years ago) it is now old and wrinkled with no hair or teeth!! You can get much better cards for less than £100 (sterling). If you don't have much spare cash, don't go for the brand new shiny ones, but get a slightly older one (like one of last year's Hercules cards, they are supposed to be very good). It will be much better, and won't cost you much more than a new game would. ------------------ Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so. Epona of The Laughing Hyenas Proud winner of the 'Most Useless Post 250 Has Ever Seen' Award 2001. "I'd just like to thank my friends and family, without whom none of this would have been possible..."