jerky gameplay

djrivum · 09-15-2002, 03:20 PM

i dont know if anyone else gets this problem, but my game runs very jerky whenever it is unpaused. it is also jerky when you are trying to equip your people. i havent done a full install, would this help or is there another way.
thanks

Link · 09-15-2002, 03:27 PM

Well, I myself have had some 'problems' with equiping people. Clicking on a sword or potion and it wouldn't respond, and when you clicked again, it somehow picked it up and put the item in the same slot again (are you guys still with me!

) Is that what you're talking about djrivum?

Sir Goulum · 09-15-2002, 03:28 PM

Try allocating more memory to the game...that might help.

DJG · 09-15-2002, 03:47 PM

I have similar problems, dispite the whopping 190 MB of SD RAM I managed to get to make the game run faster. I have a particular problems outside the Shadow Dungeon, with all the Spirits appearing. Quickly fades though. Just try to put up with it. [img]smile.gif[/img]

PS: Like the way Anath turns into other form! Massive explosion!

pcgiant · 09-16-2002, 12:35 AM

Wait for a while until the entire map loads after you are given control of your character. Works for me.

LennonCook · 09-16-2002, 02:07 AM

Do you have enough RAM ??
Did you delete any game files ??
Do you run any mods ??

Sir Krustin · 09-18-2002, 03:03 PM

With most modern games, I recommend at least 256 mb ram, memory's cheap these days - no reason not to upgrade.

One other thing to look at is your system tray, items like virus scanners, firewalls, ICQ, Adaptec DirectCD, seti@home, etc suck CPU cycles and -- more importantly -- bus bandwidth from your "main" application, which is already bandwidth (video *and* sound) intensive.

Right click *everything* in your system tray and disable/close it. Some icons, such as Adaptec DirectCD, do not give you this option - use CTL-ALT-DEL and select the process you want to kill, then click "end task".

Some people suggest closing everything except "explorer", but I think it would be prudent to leave your virus scanner running, and if you have an "always on" internet connection such as DSL or cable (like I do) you might want to think about leaving your firewall on as well.

09-15-2002, 03:27 PM	#2
Link Jack Burton Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: The Netherlands Age: 40 Posts: 5,888	Well, I myself have had some 'problems' with equiping people. Clicking on a sword or potion and it wouldn't respond, and when you clicked again, it somehow picked it up and put the item in the same slot again (are you guys still with me! ) Is that what you're talking about djrivum? __________________ Rowing is not a sport, it's a way of life Goal: Beijing 2008

09-16-2002, 12:35 AM	#5
pcgiant Symbol of Cyric Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: NZ Age: 38 Posts: 1,268	Wait for a while until the entire map loads after you are given control of your character. Works for me. __________________ If possible, I want to relive my life... not as a devil. This time, someone like you.

09-18-2002, 03:03 PM	#7
Sir Krustin Symbol of Cyric Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Peterborough, ON, CANADA Age: 61 Posts: 1,394	With most modern games, I recommend at least 256 mb ram, memory's cheap these days - no reason not to upgrade. One other thing to look at is your system tray, items like virus scanners, firewalls, ICQ, Adaptec DirectCD, seti@home, etc suck CPU cycles and -- more importantly -- bus bandwidth from your "main" application, which is already bandwidth (video and sound) intensive. Right click everything in your system tray and disable/close it. Some icons, such as Adaptec DirectCD, do not give you this option - use CTL-ALT-DEL and select the process you want to kill, then click "end task". Some people suggest closing everything except "explorer", but I think it would be prudent to leave your virus scanner running, and if you have an "always on" internet connection such as DSL or cable (like I do) you might want to think about leaving your firewall on as well. __________________ If I say \"Eject!\" and you say \"Huh?\" - you\'ll be talking to yourself! - Maj. Bannister, <b>Steel Tiger</b>

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09-15-2002, 03:20 PM	#1
djrivum Welcomed New User Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: swindon Age: 41 Posts: 1	i dont know if anyone else gets this problem, but my game runs very jerky whenever it is unpaused. it is also jerky when you are trying to equip your people. i havent done a full install, would this help or is there another way. thanks

09-15-2002, 03:28 PM	#3
Sir Goulum John Locke Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 36 Posts: 8,985	Try allocating more memory to the game...that might help.

09-15-2002, 03:47 PM	#4
DJG Symbol of Cyric Join Date: March 16, 2001 Location: Manchester, England Age: 36 Posts: 1,109	I have similar problems, dispite the whopping 190 MB of SD RAM I managed to get to make the game run faster. I have a particular problems outside the Shadow Dungeon, with all the Spirits appearing. Quickly fades though. Just try to put up with it. [img]smile.gif[/img] PS: Like the way Anath turns into other form! Massive explosion!

09-16-2002, 02:07 AM	#6
LennonCook Jack Burton Join Date: November 10, 2001 Location: Bathurst & Orange, in constant flux Age: 38 Posts: 5,452	Do you have enough RAM ?? Did you delete any game files ?? Do you run any mods ??

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