Despite not having the best gaming computer in the world, I've been able to play the prior builds of this game just fine - until now. After several tests at various resolutions while playing alone against CPU with Fog of War off with max Demigods I've come to some conclusions. I've informed Yarlen and Cari_Elf of these issues via IRC. They suggested I used Forced Windows Mode, and I did, but it didn't resolve this issue.
Camera:
I've come to the conclusion that the Camera is one of the problems. Eveytime I move the Camera, my FPS plumets and my lag increases. When other areas of lag occure, the Camera only compounds the problem making it very frustrating to play.
Combat Animations:
When the game begins and all the units are moving freely across the screen, including all ten Demigods and their minions - everything seems to run nice and smooth, even on High Graphics. However, the very instant combat begins, my FPS is cut in half and suddenly the game begins lagging. Moving the camera compounds upon the issue, making it impossible to play.
Updated Findings FPS/Memory:
On High
Pre-Combat: 20fps/780,000k
Post-Combat: 2fps/801,000k
On Medium
Pre-Combat: 20fps/760,000k
Post-Combat: 3fps/771,000k
On Low
Pre-Combat: 25fps/705,500k
Post-Combat: 3fps/712,500k
Additional Notes:
Nothing I can do can resolve this issue. I've reinstalled the game, I've redownloaded and reinstalled all drivers. Everything is up-to-date. Not hardware is damaged. I've also tweaked my Graphic's Card settings in several different ways. I even turned down/off sound, nothing is getting this lag to stop.
During Death:
Additonally, I've found that when I'm dead the game works butter smooth (on low only). But when my Demigod is on the field, the game does to hell in a hand basket.
Computer Specs:
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp.080413-2111)
System Manufacturer: NVIDIA
BIOS: Phoenix - Award BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3000+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.0GHz
Memory: 2046MB RAM
Page File: 1550MB used, 22838MB available
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (70Hz)
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Sound Devices: SB Audigy 2 ZS Audio [AC00]
Other People Sharing Issue:
http://forums.demigodthegame.com/338245
