We need some information

[Skuzzy]

We need some information from the Beta group.

Here is the setup:
1)  Rename or delete the AH2 "settings" folder.
2)  Start AH2.
3)  Pick whatever video resolution you want, but we would like to see 1024x768 included. Do not change any other settings from default.
4)  Go Offline
5)  Note the FPS and Triangle count, with the clipboard down and in the tower.
6)  Note any video settings you have for your video card.  Such as anti-alias, anistrophic filtering and what levels.  Ideally, we would like to see the test with all that disabled as well.

Do not make any adjustments to the default video settings in the game from the clipboard.


Here is a helpful form:

CPU Type/Speed:
Video Card Make/Model/Ram: (you can get this from DXDIAG)
In-game video resolution:
Frame Rate:
Triangle Count:
Other video settings: AA?  AF?


Thank you folks.  Appreciate the help.

[Easyscor]

CPU: Intel P3 800 over clocked at 824, 256 MB Ram
Video Card:
_ ASUS CUSL2-C MoBo    Award Medallion BIOS v6.0
_ DirectX 9.0b
_ ASUS AGP-V7700 Pure/deluxe v31.40G, 32MB (Gforce 2 GTS)
_ Vid-Driver ver. 6.13.0010.3140
_ 1024 x 768 / 32bit / 75Hz
In-game Video settings: 1024 x 768, 32-bit color, Unlimited frame rates"
Frame Rate: 33-38
Triangle Count: 2931
Other video settings: Default (none available)

WindowsXP Pro
SB Live! at 25% acceleration.  Microsoft driver

[zmeg]

XP2400+, GA-7VA mobo (KT400),  512M DDR2100, AC97 5.1 sound, GF4 Ti4200 128M 8X agp, 45.23 driver, DX9, 1024x768x32x85, noAA noAF

[ramzey]

Test 1

1024x768 16 bit

Initialization failed with -3
main GR3D_Failed -1

Test 2
10204x768 32 bit

Tower with clipboard, in game all video settings on( default)
FPS - 22-23 (jumping)
Triangle Cnt 5039

Tower without clipboard, in game all video settings on( default)
FPS 26-27
Triangle Cnt 3649

Tower with clipboard, in game all video settings off
FPS - 25-27 (jumping)
Triangle Cnt 5989

Tower without clipboard,in game all video settings off
FPS 33
Triangle Cnt 4598

AA and AF off (aplication controlled)



report: 12/19/2003, 10:15:30
     
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) (2600.xpclient.010817-1148)
 PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0    
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1400MHz
Memory: 384MB RAM
Page File: 159MB used, 763MB available
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0b (4.09.0000.0902)

---------------
Display Devices
---------------
        Card name: NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440
     Manufacturer: NVIDIA
        Chip type: GeForce4 MX 440
         DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0171&SUBSYS_00001B13&REV_A3
   Display Memory: 64.0 MB
     Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (70Hz)
          Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
  Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
      Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0010.5216 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
 Driver Date/Size: 10/6/2003 14:16:00, 4246528 bytes
      WHQL Logo'd: Yes
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
              VDD: n/a
         Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 10/6/2003 14:16:00, 1550043 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4231-11CF-C36C-0A2002C2CB35}
        Vendor ID: 0x10DE
        Device ID: 0x0171
        SubSys ID: 0x00001B13
      Revision ID: 0x00A3
      Revision ID: 0x00A3
      Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
 Deinterlace Caps: {212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFilteri ng
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
                   {212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFilteri ng
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
         Registry: OK
     DDraw Status: Enabled
       D3D Status: Enabled
       AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
 D3D7 Test Result: Not run
 D3D8 Test Result: Not run
 D3D9 Test Result: Not run

[Skuzzy]

Easycor, did you move or rename the AH2 settings folder?  The triangle count you show does not look right.

Remember, we need to be able to do static comparisons, so make sure you are at all defaults (except the resolution) for everything.

[Wilbus]

Skuzzy, does AH2 use Open GL or Direct 3D? Need to know so I can set my vid card for it.

[Flossy]

CPU Type/Speed:  AMD Athlon (TM) XP 1700+, MMX, 3DNOW, ~1466MHz
Video Card Make/Model/Ram: NVIDIA GeForce DDR/1024x768 (32 bit)(60Hz)/32MB
In-game video resolution:  1024x768
Frame Rate:  48-50
Triangle Count:  2828-9
Other video settings: AA?  AF?  Not sure where to find this info?  (Windows XP)

[Skuzzy]

DirectX Wilbus

[quig]

AA=off
AF=off

All other video card settings middle of the road between quality/performance.

Intel Pet 3 1.0 ghz
ATI 9200 SE 128MB PCI video card (latest drivers)
256MB RAM

Guess I could mention that this was ran at 1024x768, all in-game setting default.

[Easyscor]

Yes Skuzzy, it created a new settings folder with the following files:

video8
wl0.pwl
flight
freq
room

I checked, the in-game video setup, it was reset to the defaults.
Remember, it's only a 32 meg vid card if it makes any difference.

Hope this helps.

[TweetyBird]

CPU Type/Speed: AMD Athlon XP 2800+
Video Card Make/Model/Ram: Nvidia GeForce4 MX440 with AGP8X – 64mb ram

Other video settings: AA :  OFF  AF:  OFF
Image settings: High performance

32 bit  tests
In tower clipboard down

Test 1:
In-game resolution: 1024x768
Frame rate: 51
Triangle count: 3649
Test 2:
In-game resolution: 800x600
Frame rate: 73
Triangle count: 3122
Test 3:
In-game resolution: 640x480
Frame rate: 73
Triangle count: 2726

16 bit video modes cause:
Initialization failed with –3
MainGR3D_Failed -1

[JustJim]

Renamed Settings folder, turned off all AA and  AF is set to application.

1024x768 32bit

[AKIron]

CPU Type/Speed: P4 2.4GHz
Video Card Make/Model/Ram: ATI Radeon 9700 Pro
In-game video resolution: 1024X768
Frame Rate: 55
Triangle Count: 3696
Other video settings: AA:4X AF:16X

 

[Skuzzy]

AKIron, out of curiousity, what do you get with no AA and no AF?

Also, what about 1600x1200?

Thanks.

[mrblack]

Pent4 OC to 3.0 FSB at 1000
512 pc3500 mushkin ram
ATI 9800pro 128mem
DAC 400Mhz CAT 3.10 drivers

VID MEM 130.0
VID MEM USED 54.9

TRIANGLE COUNT 3651

FRAME PER SECOND CLIPBOARD DOWN
1024X768 RES  V-SYNCH ENABLED
4X FAA
2XAA    75 FPS:aok