GPU Shadows feedback

MÃ¶rk · 06-04-2009, 11:03 AM

Hi, just like to let you know i'm pretty impressed with the quality and performance of the new GPU shadow system.

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?

I've linked a sample here:

http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/...4/eq2000000.jpg

Kahling · 06-04-2009, 07:34 PM

I also get the same effect with shimmering when I move. It was not present when they were being tested during LU51.

Regards

Kahling

Kitsune · 06-04-2009, 08:10 PM

I get shimmering and even flickering effects.Shadows are softer but I don't like these effects.

Video card is Nvidia 8600 GT with integrated RAMDAC and 512 mb mem on it. PC has 1 gig mem.

LordPazuzu · 06-05-2009, 02:57 AM

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

Sarriss · 06-07-2009, 04:48 PM

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.

(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)

MÃ¶rk · 06-07-2009, 08:49 PM

FYI, 8800GTS 640Mb (old series) with 185.85 drivers.

Most people in the thread so far seem to have Nvidia, any ATI user feedback?

Kahling · 06-08-2009, 02:37 PM

As I said above same effect here to the point of unplayable with GPU shadows on, thought I better mention the card and drivers.

Geforce 260 GTX 216 with 1786Mb mem, 185.85 drivers.

Kitsune · 06-08-2009, 11:13 PM

My driver is 182.08 WQHL

madha · 06-08-2009, 11:36 PM

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.

Arathy · 06-09-2009, 07:17 PM

I notice quite a bit of shimmering especially while my character is in motion.

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.

I like the softer shadows, but if the studdering/shimmering isn't fixable I won't be using them

My card is a Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT. All drivers are up to date.

06-04-2009, 11:03 AM	#1
MÃ¶rk Loremaster Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 220	Hi, just like to let you know i'm pretty impressed with the quality and performance of the new GPU shadow system. 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? I've linked a sample here: http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/...4/eq2000000.jpg __________________

06-07-2009, 08:49 PM	#6
MÃ¶rk Loremaster Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 220	FYI, 8800GTS 640Mb (old series) with 185.85 drivers. Most people in the thread so far seem to have Nvidia, any ATI user feedback? __________________

06-04-2009, 07:34 PM	#2
Kahling Server: Kithicor Guild: Legion of Steel Rank: Monarch Loremaster Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 267	I also get the same effect with shimmering when I move. It was not present when they were being tested during LU51. Regards Kahling

06-04-2009, 08:10 PM	#3
Kitsune Loremaster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West coast USA Posts: 624	I get shimmering and even flickering effects.Shadows are softer but I don't like these effects. Video card is Nvidia 8600 GT with integrated RAMDAC and 512 mb mem on it. PC has 1 gig mem.

06-05-2009, 02:57 AM	#4
LordPazuzu Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 2,157	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

06-07-2009, 04:48 PM	#5
Sarriss Server: Oasis Guild: Keepers of the Oak Rank: Guardian of the Oak Loremaster Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 132	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. (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)

06-08-2009, 02:37 PM	#7
Kahling Server: Kithicor Guild: Legion of Steel Rank: Monarch Loremaster Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 267	As I said above same effect here to the point of unplayable with GPU shadows on, thought I better mention the card and drivers. Geforce 260 GTX 216 with 1786Mb mem, 185.85 drivers.

06-08-2009, 11:13 PM	#8
Kitsune Loremaster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West coast USA Posts: 624	My driver is 182.08 WQHL

06-08-2009, 11:36 PM	#9
madha General Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 666	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.

06-09-2009, 07:17 PM	#10
Arathy General Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 171	I notice quite a bit of shimmering especially while my character is in motion. 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. I like the softer shadows, but if the studdering/shimmering isn't fixable I won't be using them My card is a Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT. All drivers are up to date.