Interesting game problem

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You are all commenting on how lovely the game looks, i can't quite say the same :P

my dxdiag, please help! lol

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System Information
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Time of this report: 9/5/2008, 19:05:51
  Machine name: GAMERDUD-31A44D
  Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
  Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: 939M2
  System Model: 939Dual-SATA2
  BIOS: Default System BIOS
  Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.0GHz
  Memory: 2048MB RAM
  Page File: 823MB used, 5164MB available
  Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
  DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
  DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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  DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
  Display Tab 1: No problems found.
  Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
  Music Tab: No problems found.
  Input Tab: No problems found.
  Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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  Card name: RADEON X800 PRO
  Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
  Chip type: ATI Radeon Graphics Processor AGP (0x4A49)
  DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
  Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4A49&SUBSYS_00021002&REV_00
  Display Memory: 256.0 MB
  Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
  Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
  Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
  Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
  Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6844 (English)
  DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
 Driver Date/Size: 8/1/2008 05:32:35, 311296 bytes
  WHQL Logo'd: Yes
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
  VDD: n/a
  Mini VDD: ati2mtag.sys
  Mini VDD Date: 8/1/2008 07:38:20, 3266560 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-0909-11CF-0E69-0820A1C2CB35}
  Vendor ID: 0x1002
  Device ID: 0x4A49
  SubSys ID: 0x00021002
  Revision ID: 0x0000
  Revision ID: 0x0000
  Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV8_B ModeWMV8_A ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A
 Deinterlace Caps: {6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
  {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
  {3C5323C1-6FB7-44F5-9081-056BF2EE449D}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
  {552C0DAD-CCBC-420B-83C8-74943CF9F1A6}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
  {6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
  {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
  Registry: OK
  DDraw Status: Enabled
  D3D Status: Enabled
  AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
 D3D7 Test Result: Not run
 D3D8 Test Result: Not run
 D3D9 Test Result: Not run

Edit, image didn't upload, so, the enemy structures are black blobs, my torchbearer is just a basic, block red model, with my allies being orange and blue (i think) The game also runs quite choppy, which may just be my processer.. The same basic problem is elsewhere in the forum, and annoying too :P Thanks.

 

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Reply #1 from Demigod Forums Top

I have an X800 XL and am also suffering terrible performance issues (1-2 fps in game). I documented my issues in this thread: http://forums.demigodthegame.com/323109

The OP in that thread was also suffering bad performance issues, but he/she was running an X700 series card.

Reply #2 from Demigod Forums Top

Running an X800 Pro as well, and having the same problem

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Reply #3 from Demigod Forums Top

I don't see the problem in the picture?

Reply #4 from Demigod Forums Top

R300, R420 cards don't have shader model 3, which is required in Demigod, but instead use shader model 2.0b.

Reply #5 from Demigod Forums Top

Quoting DeadMG, reply 3
I don't see the problem in the picture?
End of DeadMG's quote


Oh I didn't know that...thought they didn't change the SupCom engine that much. X800 cards use Pixel Shader 2.0 as well...so that solves the mystery.

Reply #7 from Demigod Forums Top

Right.. so it's a new graphics card needed then? *oh dear lol*

Reply #8 from Demigod Forums Top

I think they should add support for those cards if it isn't too hard, because those cards should run the game just fine if their shaders were supported.

Reply #9 from Demigod Forums Top

Don't rush and spend your money. Since Stardock probably wants to make this as accessible as possible, they might include a SM2 mode by final release.

Reply #10 from Demigod Forums Top

I very much hope so, it's on kryo's bug list now so i'm hoping it will seen to by the guys upstairs. It's just a shame to have such an early setback, but i wont rush into things, i have faith in SD/GPG :)

Reply #11 from Demigod Forums Top

Grr, no edit..

Just to say thanks guys for the diagnosis and help :)