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Possible Solution: Game running slow

We think we've found something

April 23, 2009 9:09:50 PM from Demigod ForumsDemigod Forums

We uncovered a bizarre but reproduceable scenario where Google Desktop running while Demigod was running caused Demigod's framerate, particularly in MP, to absolutely tank. It comes across as making the game extremely laggy (i.e. fine for 3 seconds, then a pause, etc.).

We don't know why this is, but I wanted to make sure you guys are aware of it.

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Reply #1 April 24, 2009 11:28:57 PM
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my 0.5 frame rate problem seems to be tied to the sound.  If i run demigod with the shortcut appended with /nosound the game runs as smooth as silk.  As soon as I turn on the sound it tanks.

 

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Reply #2 April 25, 2009 3:11:51 AM
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Quoting Stadius_,
reply 1
my 0.5 frame rate problem seems to be tied to the sound.  If i run demigod with the shortcut appended with /nosound the game runs as smooth as silk.  As soon as I turn on the sound it tanks.

 

 

Same here. I'm not running Google Desktop.

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Reply #3 April 26, 2009 12:23:12 AM
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Quoting Stadius_,
comment 1
my 0.5 frame rate problem seems to be tied to the sound.  If i run demigod with the shortcut appended with /nosound the game runs as smooth as silk.  As soon as I turn on the sound it tanks. 

Ditto.

 

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