GPU Shadows feedback

[Mörk]

<p>Hi, just like to let you know i'm pretty impressed with the quality and performance of the new GPU shadow system.</p><p>My one slight query- and it is slight, as it involves a situation I rarely encounter on a PvP server and don't play at the highest graphics settings... well, ever- is that the quality of the shadows seems blocky even at the highest overall graphics settings, causing a sort of shimmering effect as I move. Is this a hardware issue, a noob user issue, or something else?</p><p>I've linked a sample here:</p><p><a href="http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/5254/eq2000000.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/...4/eq2000000.jpg</a></p>

[Kahling]

<p>I also get the same effect with shimmering when I move.  It was not present when they were being tested during LU51.</p><p>Regards</p><p>Kahling</p>

[Kitsune]

<p>I get shimmering and even flickering effects.Shadows are softer but I don't like these effects.</p><p>Video card is Nvidia 8600 GT with integrated RAMDAC and 512 mb mem on it. PC has 1 gig mem.</p>

[LordPazuzu]

<p>I get a bit of flickering, but only in flight.  Overall I like the shadows better than the CPU shadows, especially on ground textures.  Run silky smooth on high.  Card is a 9500 GT</p>

[Sarriss]

<p>I've been experencing the same effect all over the world, overall I like the GPU shadows better than the CPU ones tho, just waiting on the time when torches will cast GPU shadows.</p><p>(Edit; might wanna know the video card; Nvidia GeForce 260 GTX w/835mb vram x2 in SLI mode, using Nvidia driver version 182.50 might update to 185 and see if it dosen't iron out)</p>

[Mörk]

<p>FYI, 8800GTS 640Mb (old series) with 185.85 drivers.</p><p>Most people in the thread so far seem to have Nvidia, any ATI user feedback?</p>

[Kahling]

<p>As I said above same effect here to the point of unplayable with GPU shadows on, thought I better mention the card and drivers.</p><p>Geforce 260 GTX 216 with 1786Mb mem, 185.85 drivers.</p>

[Kitsune]

<p>My driver is 182.08 WQHL</p>

[madha]

<p>these are comming this update right? i play with shadows off currently becuase they are physicaly incorrect and the shadows on test make the game much more visualy appealing.. good work to whomever fixed them.</p>

[Arathy]

<p>I notice quite a bit of shimmering especially while my character is in motion.</p><p>One other thing I notice is when my character is in a slightly shaded are (where it's not actually casting a shadow) there is a very thin white outline around my toon and any npcs in the area.</p><p>I like the softer shadows, but if the studdering/shimmering isn't fixable I won't be using them</p><p>My card is a Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT.  All drivers are up to date.</p>