They do have a solution for the micro stuttering problem and it's worked for me in the past. I haven't tried it recently. You delete the entire "users>dcsworld" folder and run the repair tool. This rebuilds the users folder and apparently readjusts the optimization settings for your system. I don't know if it has any effect on VR setups at all. And I don't completely delete the folder. I make a backup of it first because I have customized LUA files, textures and other settings that I don't want to lose. So I do the repair and copy back the necessary files to get back my settings.

Will try this. Which folders do you copy back? Config, Missions, Screenshots and maybe Tracks are what I think is useful. Anything else?

Probably just need to remove the FXO and MetaShader folder contents.

Nate

I get the impression that DCS performance is one of those knife-edge things. That extra GB of RAM or VRAM or the preload radius by 1000m might be the complete difference. On the good side of the fence it's smooth but on the bad side it isn't a little annoying but a lot. Users also tend to have very old installs with many patches and history which complicates the picture.

Totally, TOTALLY missed the point there. It's not the teaser screenshot that's the issue, it's what the teaser screenshot means in the overall picture of ED and DCS.


Just because there's fewer sim devs doesn't mean they automatically get a pass for doing whatever, whenever, however.



I'm sorry, but it totally does have EVERYTHING to do with growing up and being able to discuss things like adults. Want to bring more people into the fold? Sure. I'd wager you'd get more people in when the community is mature, open, and honest. The rhetoric is only intense because it has to be, because the delusion of some people is so strong that when backed into a corner, they question the other side's posting motivations or petition mods to shut down the other side.... instead of, I dunno, doing the adult thing like arguing with facts or admitting you're wrong when you've been shown to be wrong. Again, remember that we're not talking about "what's your favorite color" or "are red cars faster than blue cars".... we're talking about FACTS.... not opinions. I don't think I'd establish much camaraderie with someone who is delusional, who insists on giving ED credit today for what they'll achieve in 2030. Is your employer paying you TODAY for that project you'll finish ahead of time next year? Will you pay Toyota full price for a car that they'll deliver 5 years from now?

We are a small community, yes. People spitting out their dummys or not backing up their statements or even opinions or whining against valid criticism does not do the community any favors. Neither will turning a blind eye and agreeing with everything everyone else says.

Liveries, Textures if you have custom skins in there.
Mods, if you have anything installed like Tacview or you can just reinstall it.

Confusing delusion with enthusiasm isn't fair. I think that we are all aware of the limitations of this particular simulation. I've been aware of the limitations of every sim I've owned and played. We're also aware of ED's past promises, broken promises and failures to launch. But overall, if you compare it to some others it's not as bad as some make it out to be. And constantly berating it isn't helpful either. That's not being honest, it's just being cynical.

You don't really, REALLY think I'm fuzzy about the difference between delusion and enthusiasm, do you?

Why do I have to compare ED to others? If EA is worse, does that mean ED gets a pass? Just because Ubisoft is crap, does that make ED any better? Are you happy that you paid $60 for a broken module because someone else paid $90 for a broken AAA title?

Well, you did say that some people that defend ED products or statements are delusional. That's not a fair assessment in my opinion. I'd like to get back onto the topic if possible. This back and forth exchange isn't helpful in my opinion.

So? What does that have to do with delusion vs. enthusiasm?



It really, really isn't. Especially when you make statements without backup. You've accused me of confusing delusion and enthusiasm. In your last reply, you're trying to twist my statement into something that you can call unfair.... without even explaining what you "think" I'm saying or how exactly it's unfair. And you end with an opinion... again without explanation. Is this what you call discussion? Is this your idea of fostering camaraderie?

I don't appreciate you trying to put words in my mouth.... and then trying to run off by asking to get back on topic. Grow up, answer the points put in front of you, or don't participate in a discussion at all.

OK, so what point is it that you're trying to make exactly?

Essentially that he's the guardian of ultimate truth and that you are a gullible chum if you're not constantly flaming ED.

Compared to Sobek, Ice is the paragon of truth. I couldn't think of a sharper contrast than between Ice's respectable interest in objectivity and Sobek's rampant cronyism. Sobek's credibility account is empty and overdrawn. My wellspring of forgiveness and forgetfulness of his past words is no match for the rate at which he applies anew examples of the absolute emptiness of his conversational integrity.

I almost spit up my water! LOL

Thanks Force for allowing us all the chance to dust off out warthogs and take in a breath of fresh air (taking off with the cockpit open)

That being said......Hopefully caucus will implement a bit better graphics where flying low and follow the leader over those new trees, the leaves may blow off and cloud our vision.

Funny enough, given your mention of VRAM, I decided to try medium textures in Normandy. A significant FPS jump for me 25 to 45-60), looks like VRAM is a chokepoint with the new Terrains for older GPUs

Nate

What do you call 'older' GPUs Nate? I have a GTX970 with 4gb vram (although I think in actuality it can only use 3.5 of that). The last time I tried Nevada,which was a while ago now,probably 4-5 months even,it seemed ok with max graphics.

WW2 is more in my interest than the jets so Normandy would be of interest to me as long as it ran smoothly at max (or near max) settings with my current hardware (i5 6600/GTX970/8gb ram).

I believe you'll want something with a minimum of 8GB VRAM, but 12GB would do much better.