We need to present our information better

[ATAG_Dutch]

Originally Posted by Rattlehead

I agree it's not easy to present every last detail, but I'm sure we can iron out a basic format that we can all present.

I hope we can too.

As it happens, as each new patch comes out, I've kept all in-game video settings on max deliberately, even though my set-up doesn't really cope too well.
Also when new features such as V-synch and the shader one ( I forget the acronym) are added, I've switched them on, so I get an idea of how my set-up copes 'maxed out'.
I've done this in the hope that the results I've posted aren't too confused by personalised settings.
If we all did this, together with fraps benchmark analysis of 'The Black Death' track and a system spec plus card settings summary, things might get more meaningful. We could also standardise the card settings by using the 'basic' 3D in ccc set to 'balanced' or whatever the Nvidia version is.

If we use that approach together with Alpha's system analysis idea, would we be getting somewhere?

i7860@2.8ghz, 6 gig ddr3, ati 5770

[Rattlehead]

Originally Posted by Dutch_851

I hope we can too.

As it happens, as each new patch comes out, I've kept all in-game video settings on max deliberately, even though my set-up doesn't really cope too well.
Also when new features such as V-synch and the shader one ( I forget the acronym) are added, I've switched them on, so I get an idea of how my set-up copes 'maxed out'.
I've done this in the hope that the results I've posted aren't too confused by personalised settings.
If we all did this, together with fraps benchmark analysis of 'The Black Death' track and a system spec plus card settings summary, things might get more meaningful. We could also standardise the card settings by using the 'basic' 3D in ccc set to 'balanced' or whatever the Nvidia version is.

If we use that approach together with Alpha's system analysis idea, would we be getting somewhere?

i7860@2.8ghz, 6 gig ddr3, ati 5770

It's a good idea...if we can standardise settings a bit more, if only for the purposes of the patch reporting, I think it will make things easier for Luthier and team.

So what about something like this:

*Positive feedback
...

*Negative feedback
...


*Results of the black death track (all settings to high or if you prefer, very high***)
...

*System specs (and driver version of video card)

*Card settings set to to default in Nvidia control panel or Catalyst Control Centre.

***Our screen resolutions should be added as well.

Should we give it a try tomorrow?

[ATAG_Dutch]

Originally Posted by Rattlehead

Should we give it a try tomorrow?

OK, here goes,

Positive feedback
Much smoother overall, higher fps, less stuttering.
V-Synch now eliminates screen tearing.
Nice to see Hurri now has a mirror.

Negative feedback
External sounds disappear online and are sometimes, but not always, out of synch in Black Death track. Most obviously when the 110 collides with the Hurri.
Would prefer mirrors to be off by default until they actually work.

Black Death Benchmark

Frames, Time, Min, Max, Avg
3345, 218640, 3, 36, 15.299

ATI Driver version 8.821.0.0
CCC version 2011.0126.1749.31909
Basic 3d Settings set to 'Balanced', ATI overdrive off.

Aero off, in-game AA off, all other settings Very High, epi filter off, v-synch and SSAO on.

i7 860 @ 2.8ghz, 6 gig DDR3 RAM, ATI 5770 @ 850/1200 mhz, 1920 x 1080, 60hz scr. res.

I don't have any system analysis software as yet, but would welcome any suggestions.

Also any comments on the format above.


Incidentally, going to advanced CCC settings and changing all application controlled settings to 2x, tessalation off, everything else 2x, high performance or off, enabling overdrive and increasing clock speeds by 5mhz, resulted in an average fps increase in 'the black death' of only 3 fps, with no change to the min and max. Hmmmm................

[Rattlehead]

Originally Posted by Dutch_851

Also any comments on the format above.

Looks good to me. It's much easier, imo, to pick out the relevant parts when it's presented like that.

I'll do likewise with the patch later tonight. (Assuming it goes live)