Due to having fun tweaking the .ini files with Skyrim,
I figured I would see what type of helpful performance/graphics tweaks I could find out on the net.
Here is what I have gleaned so far:
1. XP SP3 Compatibility Mode
XP mode is recommended, due to Bioware originally making the game for XP and then retrofitted it for Vista/7.
Compatibility Mode - Right click on the SWTOR icon either on your desktop or in Start Menu program files, then select Properties.
In the window that appears, select the Compatibility tab. Under Compatibility Mode,
check "Run this program in compatibility mode for Windows XP (Service Pack 3)" and then click OK
2. Scaling – Display Override
Supposedly this setting can help tremendously if you are using an Nvidia card and are playing the game at a lower resolution than your monitors native resolution. I have not personally done this, as I currently use native rez and a ATI 6870HD card.
NVidia - In the NVdia Control Panel, select Adjust Desktop Size and Position, on the Right under the Scaling tab,
change Select scaling mode to No scaling. Then change Perform scaling on to Display.
Below this, check Override the scaling mode set by games and programs.
3. Force Antialiasing
For some hidden stability reason, Bioware turned off adjusting AA & Distance Rendering by default in SWTOR.
Because of this, turning it back on is done so at your own risk.
*Update* Zephir posted that AA patch is on the test server, soon to be released
Option 1: ATI (I currently use this)-
Open Catalyst Control Center > On the left menu, select Gaming > under 3D Applications, UNcheck "Use Application Settings" > adjust the slider to the desired level of AA (ie. 4X, 8X, etc.). Scroll down > adjust the AA mode slider between Performance and Quality, or leave it at balanced (mattering on what your card can handle).
Option 2: ATI & NVIDIA -
Edit .ini file at C:\Users \ (your user name) \ AppData > Local \ swtor \ swtor \ settings > Right click on client_settings.ini and select edit* > Locate [Renderer] and add the line AntiAliasingLevel = 4
> Save and Close
You may enter whatever level of AA you desire instead of 4 of course (ie. 2, 4, 8, 16)
* Make sure to make a backup copy first of client_settings.ini before making changes
BTW, I did not mention how to adjust Distance Rendering, nor a number of other .ini tweaks found that improve the game visually... yet.
Going to wait on the game to stabilize/mature a lil first.
Also, I personally use option 1 to force AA and havn't seen any instabilities issues at this time.
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Lucky enough I have a ATI card too so I can override the client with CCC, if you're an NV user I would recommend against the above though. Bioware are supposed to be enabling AA at some point anyway (they said launch or just after iirc) so I'd wait for that tbh. - By all means try it yourself if you want but I tried forcing it through the ini like this both in beta and release and whilst it DOES work it also triggers some graphical glitches like NPC's who are talking to you on the holocommunicator become invisible. Unless things have changed that is.Padishar wrote:Option 2: ATI & NVIDIA -
Edit .ini file at C:\Users \ (your user name) \ AppData > Local \ swtor \ swtor \ settings > Right click on client_settings.ini and select edit* > Locate [Renderer] and add the line AntiAliasingLevel = 4
> Save and Close
You may enter whatever level of AA you desire instead of 4 of course (ie. 2, 4, 8, 16)
* Make sure to make a backup copy first of client_settings.ini before making changes
Will give #1 a try and see if I see any noticeable differences. Cheers Pad
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Oooo, AA. I may give this a try when I get a chance and see how it looks.
If it's plagued by the bugs MS notes, then I might revert it again, but I suppose it does no harm to try!
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If it's plagued by the bugs MS notes, then I might revert it again, but I suppose it does no harm to try!
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Some good news from Bioware
Now on the public test server Game Update 1.1
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Now on the public test server Game Update 1.1
Plus much more goodnessNote: The Public Test Server patch notes will be provided in English. The final release notes will be provided in English, French, and German when the content is moved to live servers.
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Anti-aliasing is now available and can be enabled in the preferences menu.
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Haha. What bad timing! Guess there's no need for the AA tweak then if full integration is already being tested.
Still might play with it a little today though just to see what happens
Still might play with it a little today though just to see what happens
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Awesome news Zeph
I rem in the Beta the devs stating they would bring AA back, but didnt have an eta.
I rem in the Beta the devs stating they would bring AA back, but didnt have an eta.