First Strike Forums — Tatooine looks dull.

Re: Tatooine looks dull.

null@example.com (STUNNER9722) — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:17:20 +0000

That sucks. Well, it's only a minor problem. Thanks anyways!

Re: Tatooine looks dull.

null@example.com (j23k) — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:06:06 +0000

now we have a lot explained

first of all - you are using an integrated video chipset, which is officially not supported by the bf series, especially 2142

furthermore i assume that your bf2142 video settings are set to the almost lowest possible, because the intel video adapter just can't lift it.

as i checked all these settings with the manual on tweakguides.com - you have ALL of these settings set to at least medium,

the exceptions are: view distance must be at 100%, anti aliasing can be set to OFF, texture filtering can be set to low as well

a better solution would be: an gf9500gt(w/gddr3) or radeon4650(w/gddr3) - these aren't too expensive

EDIT:

now i realised that you have a laptop computer, so there isn't much to do with the problem i'm afraid

Re: Tatooine looks dull.

null@example.com (STUNNER9722) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:30:02 +0000

I tried your ideas, but still no luck. Any MORE sugestions? Sorry for being so needy, lol. And thanks for your help so far!

Re: Tatooine looks dull.

null@example.com (STUNNER9722) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:15:12 +0000

Here's the video card sreenshot.
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/9934/41098792.jpg

EDIT: I'll try what you and the other guy (I forgot his username, lol ) said. Thanks for the help!

Re: Tatooine looks dull.

null@example.com (Benu_Kenobi) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:04:09 +0000

Ok, let's see...

You should to raise your Lighting setting to at least Medium, try also increasing the Dynamic light and Dynamic shadows to at least Low.

Please also note that Space maps will display glitches with View distance set to anything else than 100%, so you should increase it if you want to enjoy that aspect of First Strike.

You could also try j23k's advice (there's nothing to lose there except some time spent waiting for the game to optimize the shaders again)

j23k wrote:

delete the optimized shader cache located in the 'Battlefield 2142\mods\FirstStrike\cache' folder which is in 'My Documents'
The game will create new one

What's your Video card? You can see it on the Display tab of Dxdiag.

Re: Tatooine looks dull.

null@example.com (STUNNER9722) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:44:20 +0000

Here's my BF2142 video settings.
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/8933/090904163647.jpg

Re: Tatooine looks dull.

null@example.com (STUNNER9722) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:42:11 +0000

Here's my video card settings.
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/8756 … 162842.jpg

Re: Tatooine looks dull.

null@example.com (STUNNER9722) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:26:05 +0000

Ok, Benu_Kenobi, i'll post the screenshots and system info in a few minutes

Re: Tatooine looks dull.

null@example.com (j23k) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:57:21 +0000

delete the optimized shader cache located in the 'Battlefield 2142\mods\FirstStrike\cache' folder which is in 'My Documents'

The game will create new one

Re: Tatooine looks dull.

null@example.com (Benu_Kenobi) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:48:47 +0000

STUNNER9722 wrote:

I've seen other threads that have had problems with vista. I have vista, maybe thats the problem?

FS should run fine with Vista, with minor hiccups in one map (Yavin) if you have an Nvidia video card.

Could you post a screenshot of your 2142 Video settings? It could help us to rule incorrect settings out.

Also, can you give us your system information, like your video card etc.?
If you're not sure what you are using just type "dxdiag" in the quick search/ "run" box and press enter.

Thanks!

Re: Tatooine looks dull.

null@example.com (STUNNER9722) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:01:23 +0000

I've seen other threads that have had problems with vista. I have vista, maybe thats the problem?

Re: Tatooine looks dull.

null@example.com (STUNNER9722) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:45:19 +0000

I tried what you guys said, but it's still the same. Any more suggestions, please?

Re: Tatooine looks dull.

null@example.com (FSDev| JayBiggS) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:23:54 +0000

yeah looks like your lighting settings

Re: Tatooine looks dull.

null@example.com (STUNNER9722) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 23:36:15 +0000

This is what it looks like when im EMPed. (this one is a screenshot that I actually took)
http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/8545/screen003slc.jpg
EDIT: I saw your post (that was fast, lol) and ok, ill try that, and i got it from the "Bug and Glithes" thread lol.

Re: Tatooine looks dull.

null@example.com (Gwynzer) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 23:34:49 +0000

hahaha. What was the thread?

I don't know whats wrong, but this is what I can suggest:
If you have Anti Aliasing on, turn it off (just to test)
Mess around with Shadows and Lighting Settings
Possibly reinstall, but that may not have much effect.

I actually like that colour for a map; we need a map like that, as well as one which is blue and green.