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In general, experiment with different Graphics settings until you have the right balance, for you, between image quality and smooth fast framerates. <!--T:42--> | In general, experiment with different Graphics settings until you have the right balance, for you, between image quality and smooth fast framerates. <!--T:42--> | ||
If you have only integrated graphics (e.g. Intel Core with Iris), use graphics settings '''Medium''' or '''Low''', or even lower. | If you have only integrated graphics (e.g. Intel Core with Iris), use graphics settings '''Medium''' or '''Low''', or even lower, to start with. If that works OK, then gradually increase graphics settings to find the right balance for you. | ||
For mid-range graphics cards, we suggest use Low quality or Medium quality shadows, and keep SSAO off or on a low setting. | For mid-range graphics cards, we suggest use Low quality or Medium quality shadows, and keep SSAO off or on a low setting. | ||
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If you have a high-resolution monitor (1440p, 3k, 4k, UHD) try setting in-game Resolution to 75% or even 50%, that makes a big difference to framerates, with only a small difference in sharpness, some people even prefer not to have razor-sharp lines. | If you have a high-resolution monitor (1440p, 3k, 4k, UHD) try setting in-game Resolution to 75% or even 50%, that makes a big difference to framerates, with only a small difference in sharpness, some people even prefer not to have razor-sharp lines. | ||
If you have a high-powered graphics card and the game still stutters sometimes when moving, try increasing the Chunk Upload Rate Limiter, a mid-range setting like 3 or 4 seems to be best for most people but the optimum is different on every setup. | If you have a high-powered graphics card and the game still stutters sometimes when moving, try '''increasing''' the Chunk Upload Rate Limiter, a mid-range setting like 3 or 4 seems to be best for most people but the optimum is different on every setup, it may need to be higher. | ||
Try also adjusting Max FPS and VSync settings, it's best to check performance with Max FPS set to Unlimited and VSync off. | Try also adjusting Max FPS and VSync settings, it's best to check performance with Max FPS set to Unlimited and VSync off. | ||
Finally, especially if it's an occasional stutter issue, look at possible causes '''outside Vintage Story'''. Try closing down all other software and apps while playing the game, including your browser and ''Discord'': Discord has been known to produce severe (but uncommon) lag spikes while playing on some systems. You should also look to prevent Windows (or your other operating system) from doing heavy tasks while playing (Windows update, virus scans, disk indexing service, etc. etc.): it is a good to find ways to switch off all of that when you are playing games intensively | For any unexplained issue (especially if you're new to Vintage Story, or you just upgraded your PC or graphics card), try updating or fully re-installing your graphics drivers. Unexplained issues sometimes are due to subtly broken or out-dated graphics drivers or some weird setting made by another game, re-installing should reset everything properly. | ||
Finally, especially if it's an occasional stutter issue like once every 10 seconds or once a minute, look at possible causes '''outside Vintage Story'''. Try closing down all other software and apps while playing the game, including your browser and ''Discord'': Discord has been known to produce severe (but uncommon) lag spikes while playing on some systems. You should also look to prevent Windows (or your other operating system) from doing heavy tasks while playing (Windows update, virus scans, disk indexing service, etc. etc.): it is a good idea to find ways to switch off '''all''' of that stuff when you are playing games intensively. For Windows, [https://www.oo-software.com/en/shutup10 OOSU10] offers several settings to take more control of your own PC, and is free. | |||
===Advanced Tips for Maximizing Performance=== <!--T:5--> | ===Advanced Tips for Maximizing Performance=== <!--T:5--> | ||
