maybe check out the dxsupport.cfg file in the bin folder. I haven't really gotten to check it out much for the 945GM section, but it does have options specific to some cards, like the hardware sync thing, dxlevel support, etc.
On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 6:57 PM, AngelicTears <[email protected]> wrote: > there are some files in the folder alien swarm/swarm/cfg ...(if ure using > steam) > 1st is the modsetting.cfg , u can find the setting below, most of them can > be disable... > mat_processtoolvars 1 <-- 0 > // prevent camera popping as you move the mouse quickly > mat_motion_blur_enabled 0 > mat_grain_enable 1 <--0 > mat_local_contrast_enable 1 <-- 0 > mat_bloomscale 2 <--change to 0 > r_shadowrendertotexture 1 <--change to 0 > mat_vignette_enable 1 <change to 0 > r_bloomtintr 1.5 <-- 0 > r_bloomtintg 1.5 <-- 0 > r_bloomtintb 1.5 <-- change to 0 > r_bloomtintexponent 1 <-- change to value 0 > mat_dest_alpha_range 3000 <-- we can try to decrease this value although im > not really sure what they do.. > > > 2nd file is.. > videodefaults.txt and video.txt (if have any), set to the following > "setting.cpu_level" "0" > "setting.gpu_level" "0" > "setting.mat_antialias" "0" > "setting.mat_aaquality" "0" > "setting.mat_forceaniso" "0" > "setting.mat_vsync" "0" > "setting.mat_triplebuffered" "0" > "setting.mat_grain_scale_override" "0" > "setting.mat_monitorgamma" "2.200000" > "setting.gpu_mem_level" "0" > "setting.mem_level" "0" > "setting.mat_queue_mode" "-1" > "setting.defaultres" "1024" > "setting.defaultresheight" "768" > "setting.aspectratiomode" "1" > "setting.fullscreen" "1" > "setting.nowindowborder" "0" > } > > im gonna look for more option, but above are some of the quick find on the > alien swarm files.. > > On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 6:40 AM, AngelicTears <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> i actually LOL when reading the forum answer, the know-it-all speaks and >> ended up convincing ppl to but a new GPU when they doesnt know what they are >> saying... >> source games was once needed TnL for fps boost , but at least without tnl, >> it still runs, slow it is but at least it start... >> IMO, alien Swarm may actually using Shader Model 3 as default , but having >> difficulties to change to Shader Model 2 mode when required...im gonna mess >> up some of the cfg files and see what i can find... >> >> On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 6:33 AM, tribaljet <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Many answers on that post were just reinforcing the lack of power/ >>> features of intel igps. There are basic hardware functions that are >>> lacking on intel hardware, aside tnl and vertex processing :( >>> In properly set software, the game only crashes when lacking a >>> specific hardware function that may or may not have been publicly >>> documented as a true hardware requirement. When all hardware >>> conditions are met but the hardware is just not powerful enough, most >>> games do work just slower than playable, except extreme cases where >>> there are performance related CTDs. >>> >>> On Jul 21, 10:10 pm, Espionage724 <[email protected]> wrote: >>> > >>> > http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?p=16204231#post1... >>> > >>> > Still don't quite understand why it won't run on some of our cards. >>> > Anyone else besides ble219 have any luck? >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 3:48 PM, Espionage724 <[email protected]> >>> > wrote: >>> > > It would appear you need Shader Model 3.0 which doesn't make sense if >>> > > the minium requirements are SM2.0... My friend with a 6100 with SM2.0 >>> > > can't run it either... >>> > >>> > > On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 3:16 AM, adriat1k <[email protected]> >>> > > wrote: >>> > >> what a fast replyy thnxx XD >>> > >>> > >> On Jul 21, 9:13 am, tribaljet <[email protected]> wrote: >>> > >>> In steam you can select launch options for specific games and set >>> > >>> the >>> > >>> commands you want. These commands usually only work for source >>> > >>> based >>> > >>> games. >>> > >>> There are several ways to change vertex processing methods. Use the >>> > >>> search command to look for either addreg, IGRM, or IDAMT. >>> > >>> > >>> On Jul 21, 8:10 am, adriat1k <[email protected]> wrote: >>> > >>> > >>> > can anyone tell me where to find that launch comand ... and that >>> > >>> > vertex thingyy ... im new here .. >>> > >>> > >>> > On Jul 21, 1:02 am, ble219 <[email protected]> wrote: >>> > >>> > >>> > > Step 1: use this >>> > >>> > > autoexechttp://www.mediafire.com/?z9kmo59vzmcb637 >>> > >>> > > and put it in ur Steam\steamapps\common\alien >>> > >>> > > swarm\swarm >>> > >>> > > \cfg folder. >>> > >>> > >>> > > Step 2: put this in launch command: -console -high -dxlevel 81- >>> > >>> > > heapsize [read below] -noforcemaccel -noforcemparms -noipx >>> > >>> > > -nojoy >>> > >>> > >>> > > Modify the heapsize command to match your the amount of RAM >>> > >>> > > you >>> > >>> > > have in your computer (NOT video card memory!) >>> > >>> > >>> > > 512MB -heapsize 262144 >>> > >>> > > 1GB -heapsize 524288 >>> > >>> > > 2GB -heapsize 1048576 >>> > >>> > > 3GB(max)-heapsize 1572864 >>> > >>> > >>> > > Step 3: Use software vertex mode. >>> > >>> > >>> > > From slideshow to playable. Worth a try! >>> > >>> > >>> > > >>> > >>> > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> > >>> > > i have x3100, win7 32bit, sigma 3.0, 3gb RAM. >>> > >>> > >> -- >>> > >> 9xx SOLDIERS SANS FRONTIERS >>> > >>> > > -- >>> > > Acer TravelMate 2480 >>> > > GFX: GMA950 CPU: Intel Celeron M 420 @ 1.6Ghz RAM: 2GB DDR2 >>> > > 333Mhz >>> > > HDD: Samsung 120GB 5400RPM SATA >>> > >>> > -- >>> > Acer TravelMate 2480 >>> > GFX: GMA950 CPU: Intel Celeron M 420 @ 1.6Ghz RAM: 2GB DDR2 333Mhz >>> > HDD: Samsung 120GB 5400RPM SATA >>> >>> -- >>> 9xx SOLDIERS SANS FRONTIERS >> >> >> >> -- >> Laptop: >> Acer Aspire >> Core Duo T2300E @ 1.67GHz >> Intel GMA 950 IGP >> Intel 945 Chipset >> 1GB RAM (512MB*2) Dual Channel DDR2 >> 80GB standard PATA HDD >> Win7 Ultimate 32bit / Ubuntu 10.04 >> > > > > -- > Laptop: > Acer Aspire > Core Duo T2300E @ 1.67GHz > Intel GMA 950 IGP > Intel 945 Chipset > 1GB RAM (512MB*2) Dual Channel DDR2 > 80GB standard PATA HDD > Win7 Ultimate 32bit / Ubuntu 10.04 > > -- > 9xx SOLDIERS SANS FRONTIERS > -- Acer TravelMate 2480 GFX: GMA950 CPU: Intel Celeron M 420 @ 1.6Ghz RAM: 2GB DDR2 333Mhz HDD: Samsung 120GB 5400RPM SATA -- 9xx SOLDIERS SANS FRONTIERS
