Maximum Draw Distance setting?

Malchore · 05-22-2012, 05:55 PM

I can't find it now, but at one point in the past, the client allowed us to set a Maximum Draw Distance (or a similar name.) Does that still exist?

Reason I ask is because I get horrible FPS in large, outdoor zones. (Currently in Kunzar Jungle and get single-digit FPS when running around the jungle.) When in an enclosed area (like inside a structure, or in a dungeon zone) my FPS is smooth and playable.

I think the game is trying to draw things that are way off in the distance and it's stuggling to keep up. If I could reduce that draw distance, it would never try to draw those things and since there would be less things to draw I would get higher FPS.

Anyway, does such a setting exist in the default UI?

Lempo · 05-22-2012, 05:58 PM

It is somewhere in the default UI to see that option though you must have the advanced button (upper right) clicked.

Malchore · 05-22-2012, 06:57 PM

Bam! there it is. Found a few more items I could turn off. Now all the sudden I can run and look around without any graphical lag.

Thanks a million Lempo.

Lempo · 05-22-2012, 07:00 PM

you're welcome.

I have found myself digging in there looking for things I KNEW were there then realizing I didn't have it checked.

TSR-AlexS · 05-26-2012, 02:14 PM

Malchore wrote:

Bam! there it is. Found a few more items I could turn off. Now all the sudden I can run and look around without any graphical lag.
Thanks a million Lempo.

Malchore, I'm glad you were able to resolve your issue!

Lempo, we appreciate your assistance!

Happy Gaming guys!

05-22-2012, 05:58 PM	#2
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05-22-2012, 07:00 PM	#4
Lempo Loremaster Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,179	you're welcome. I have found myself digging in there looking for things I KNEW were there then realizing I didn't have it checked. __________________ All actions have consequences and repercussions. Somewhere in Norrath a guild is about to dissolve.

05-26-2012, 02:14 PM	#5
TSR-AlexS Customer Service Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 435	Malchore wrote: Bam! there it is. Found a few more items I could turn off. Now all the sudden I can run and look around without any graphical lag. Thanks a million Lempo. Malchore, I'm glad you were able to resolve your issue! Lempo, we appreciate your assistance! Happy Gaming guys! __________________ Alexander S Technical Support Representative Sony Online Entertainment How to Contact Support: https://help.station.sony.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/28939 How to Create a DXDIAG/MSINFO https://help.station.sony.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/28973

05-22-2012, 05:55 PM	#1
Malchore Loremaster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 180	I can't find it now, but at one point in the past, the client allowed us to set a Maximum Draw Distance (or a similar name.) Does that still exist? Reason I ask is because I get horrible FPS in large, outdoor zones. (Currently in Kunzar Jungle and get single-digit FPS when running around the jungle.) When in an enclosed area (like inside a structure, or in a dungeon zone) my FPS is smooth and playable. I think the game is trying to draw things that are way off in the distance and it's stuggling to keep up. If I could reduce that draw distance, it would never try to draw those things and since there would be less things to draw I would get higher FPS. Anyway, does such a setting exist in the default UI?

05-22-2012, 06:57 PM	#3
Malchore Loremaster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 180	Bam! there it is. Found a few more items I could turn off. Now all the sudden I can run and look around without any graphical lag. Thanks a million Lempo.