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'''Out of Memory exception'''<br> | '''Out of Memory exception'''<br> | ||
The game | The game needs around 3 GB of free RAM to run smoothly, more if you only have integrated graphics. You can try to free up memory by closing all other applications, setting the in-game viewing distance lower, setting the music volume to 0 and set RAM optimization to aggressive in the game settings. | ||
'''System.MissingMethodException: Method not found: '!!0[]'''<br> | |||
Please install the [https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet-framework/thank-you/net462-web-installer .net Runtime 4.6.2] | |||
Tip: ''Some extreme gameplay actions and settings (e.g. fast travel across the map, with 1024 view distance and other settings maximised) could make the game run out of memory even on a powerful PC with plenty of RAM. If this is you, try setting up your game as a dedicated local server on your own PC, and connect to it (127.0.0.1) as if connected to a multiplayer game: this helps with extreme RAM issues because the server and the game client then each have their own memory space.'' | Tip: ''Some extreme gameplay actions and settings (e.g. fast travel across the map, with 1024 view distance and other settings maximised) could make the game run out of memory even on a powerful PC with plenty of RAM. If this is you, try setting up your game as a dedicated local server on your own PC, and connect to it (127.0.0.1) as if connected to a multiplayer game: this helps with extreme RAM issues because the server and the game client then each have their own memory space.'' | ||
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* Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements | * Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements | ||
* Windows Update or Windows Defender might be active in the background doing updates or scans | * Windows Update or Windows Defender might be active in the background doing updates or scans | ||
* You can control a lot of the (possibly unwanted?) background actions of Windows 10 using [https://www.oo-software.com/en/shutup10 this tool OOSU10] | |||
* Antivirus/anti-malware/firewall programs may be affecting performance | * Antivirus/anti-malware/firewall programs may be affecting performance | ||
* Close other programs to free up resources | * Close other programs to free up resources. Force unnecessary background programs to exit (or don't let them start at all...) | ||
* Please ensure the system is sufficiently cooled as some systems slow down if they get too hot. (Make sure air vents are not covered and cooling elements and fans are free from dust for example; if you have a laptop, raise it off the desk slightly so it has better airflow underneath it.) | * Please ensure the system is sufficiently cooled as some systems slow down if they get too hot. (Make sure air vents are not covered and cooling elements and fans are free from dust for example; if you have a laptop, raise it off the desk slightly so it has better airflow underneath it.) | ||
* Please ensure a sufficiently rated power supply is used. Gaming on battery power is not recommended on laptops as they might choose to run slower in a lower power mode. If you need to play on battery mode, you can extend the playable battery life by reducing the Max FPS to 30 fps and using VSync mode 'On + Sleep' in Vintage Story's graphics settings. | * Please ensure a sufficiently rated power supply is used. Gaming on battery power is not recommended on laptops as they might choose to run slower in a lower power mode. If you need to play on battery mode, you can extend the playable battery life by reducing the Max FPS to 30 fps and using VSync mode 'On + Sleep' in Vintage Story's graphics settings. | ||
* Mods can use additional resources: fancy shader mods really need a | * Mods can use additional resources: fancy shader mods really need a high-powered gaming rig. | ||
* Check that the system is not overheating or thermal throttling - see | * Check that the system is not overheating or thermal throttling - see [[Framerate and Performance]]. | ||
* Please do not run the game from an external drive or network share. | * Please do not run the game from an external drive or network share. | ||
* Running on a virtual machine (VM) may also cause performance issues. | * Running on a virtual machine (VM) may also cause performance issues. | ||
* If you're playing multiplayer, it's best to be in the same geographic region as the server you are playing on. | * Some people have reported that Windows 10 update version 2004 causes lag issues in games (especially in "Game Mode" in Windows Settings); if you have the choice, we recommend Windows 10 version 1903. | ||
* If you're playing multiplayer, it's best to be in the same geographic region as the server you are playing on. See next section below. | |||
===Multiplayer lag / Host not responding messages === | ===Multiplayer lag / Host not responding messages === | ||
