Background banding and 60hz refresh rate

[Shin]

I have read that the background banding is a known issue.

I haven't read anything about why the game is running in 1024x768 60hz. I run games at 1024x768 100hz.

I have the nvidia refresh override set to 100hz for all 024x768 resolutions.

Zooming in close to the ships also causes slowdown.

My log:

Fri Sep 05 20:36:01 2003
UTIL -- filepath failure, path doesn't exists 'D:\Games\HOMEWO~1\data\locale\english'
Uing ..profiles\ for profiles folder
GAME -- Using player profile Shin
Changing from a 32 bit colour depth in winNT (5.1 build 2600), Service Pack 1
Using NVIDIA Corporation's 1.4.0 GeForce FX 5600/AGP/SSE/3DNOW! renderer (Suspected driver is nvoglnt.dll 6.14.10.4523)
SOUND -- created destination [ fdaudio ], handle [ 4 ] with [ 48 ] channels created
SOUND -- created destination [ fda streamer ], handle [ 5 ] with [ 8 ] channels created
Build name: Pride of Hiigara
Built by : smmatte
Data path : D:\Games\HOMEWO~1\data
No mapping for font 'GenericSubtitleFont' - using 'default'
Resetting fp control word.
CmdLine:
LOCALIZER -- Duplicate string line 120 in locale:leveldata/campaign/tutorial/m01.dat
LOCALIZER -- Duplicate string line 240 in locale:leveldata/campaign/tutorial/m01.dat
Starting Level: Data:\LevelData\Campaign\tutorial\M01\M01.level
Warning, screen with name ObjectivesPopup does not exist
Screen with that name was not found in the m_loadedScreens list ObjectivesPopup:
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (GraviticAttractionMines)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (DestroyerTech)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (BattlecruiserIonWeapons)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (ECMProbe)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (RadiationDefenseField)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (ScoutEMPAbility)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (DefenseFieldFrigateShield)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (MothershipHealthUpgrade2)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (MothershipMAXSPEEDUpgrade2)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (MothershipBUILDSPEEDUpgrade1)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (CarrierHealthUpgrade2)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (CarrierMAXSPEEDUpgrade2)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (CarrierBUILDSPEEDUpgrade1)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (InterceptorMAXSPEEDUpgrade2)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (AttackBomberMAXSPEEDUpgrade2)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (AssaultCorvetteHealthUpgrade2)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (AssaultCorvetteMAXSPEEDUpgrade2)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (PulsarCorvetteHealthUpgrade2)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (PulsarCorvetteMAXSPEEDUpgrade2)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (TorpedoFrigateHealthUpgrade2)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (TorpedoFrigateMAXSPEEDUpgrade2)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (IonCannonFrigateHealthUpgrade2)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (IonCannonFrigateMAXSPEEDUpgrade2)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (AssaultFrigateHealthUpgrade2)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (AssaultFrigateMAXSPEEDUpgrade2)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (BattlecruiserHealthUpgrade1)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (BattlecruiserHealthUpgrade2)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (BattlecruiserMAXSPEEDUpgrade1)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (BattlecruiserMAXSPEEDUpgrade2)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (DestroyerHealthUpgrade1)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (DestroyerHealthUpgrade2)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (DestroyerMAXSPEEDUpgrade1)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (DestroyerMAXSPEEDUpgrade2)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (GunTurretHealthUpgrade2)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (IonTurretHealthUpgrade2)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (ResourceCollectorHealthUpgrade2)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (ResourceControllerHealthUpgrade2)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 672 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (SensDisProbe)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 686 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (ShipyardHealthUpgrade1)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 686 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (ShipyardHealthUpgrade2)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 686 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (ShipyardMAXSPEEDUpgrade1)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 686 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (ShipyardMAXSPEEDUpgrade2)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 686 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (ShipyardBUILDSPEEDUpgrade1)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 686 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (HyperspaceCostUpgrade1)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 686 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luaplayer 72: Player_RestrictResearchOption: unable to restrict (HyperspaceCostUpgrade2)
parameter: 0
stack traceback:
1: function `HW2_SetResearchLevel' at line 686 [file `X:\Homeworld2\Data\Scripts\SCAR\SCAR_Util.lua']
2: function `OnInit' at line 124 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
Warning, screen with name ObjectivesPopup does not exist
Screen with that name was not found in the m_loadedScreens list ObjectivesPopup:
parameter:
stack traceback:
1: function `SobGroup_Selected' [C]
2: function `Rule_DragSelection' at line 388 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
parameter:
stack traceback:
1: function `SobGroup_Selected' [C]
2: function `Rule_DragSelection' at line 388 [file `...d2\Data\LevelData\Campaign\Tutorial\M01\M01.lua']
luacamera 66: Camera_FocusSobGroupWithBuffer: Invalid Distance:0.000
parameter: Carrier
stack traceback:
1: main of string "Camera_FocusSobGroupWithBuffer( 'Carrier', ..." at line 1
luacamera 66: Camera_FocusSobGroupWithBuffer: Invalid Distance:0.000
parameter: rtsob0
stack traceback:
1: main of string "Camera_FocusSobGroupWithBuffer (Scout_2, 0,..." at line 1
binding for hotkeyId:9 not found
binding for hotkeyId:19 not found
binding for hotkeyId:9 not found
binding for hotkeyId:19 not found
Warning, screen with name SMFiltersMenu does not exist
binding for hotkeyId:9 not found
binding for hotkeyId:19 not found

[Shin]

Also starts the first mission very choppy.

Specs:

Athlon XP 2500 barton core
1GB Dual Channel PC3200
ASUS A7N8X Deluxe Rev 2.0
GeForce 4 FX 5600

[Shin]

Demo is unplayable when zoomed in close. Only way it runs fast is if I zoom out. I've turned off all advanced video effects to no avail.

I guess I'll just wait for a resolution before I get into the game. Got other stuff to do anyways.

[Onix1]

Read the 'Read Me' file. Gives instructions on how to set resolutions through command lines.

Dont Nvidia cards under Win XP have a bug which restricts the refresh rate to 60 Hz??

[Shin]

The 1024x768 resolution is supported natively.

From what I know the XP refersh rate bug is resolved by the overrides in teh nvidia display drivers advanced options. It's been a while since I ran an openGL game though so I will look for refresh rate programs to force the refresh rate.

[mecha]

make a shortcut and add this command line option:
-refresh 100

As for the speed, with specs like that you shouldn't see slowdown, try updating your motherboard drivers?

[Shin]

the command line option works perfectly.

But the 10fps performance when in close up still prevails. I have reinstalled the latest NForce2 drivers and nvidia display drivers. ;/

[ÜberJumper]

My suggestion is to try the 44.03 drivers to see if that rids you of the close in stuff.

[Shin]

I will try the 44.03 display drivers in a bit.

[Shin]

The 44.03 drivers doubled the framerate in closeup. From 10fps it is now 20fps.

[ÜberJumper]

WEEE... is that with shadows off?

[Dave10]

44.03 drivers seem to speed it up a little...how would i get a framerate display?

[Mr-e-Man]

http://www.fraps.com

[Shin]

I just gauge the framerate really. Shadows being off or on makes little or no impact. I still think there is something wrong with how it's rendering because my setup should be running it at at least 60fps without so much as a fart.