14.11.2009, 15:25
Planning for the Best Results
Since I fly both offline and online, I have experienced something that I recommend. For anyone needing more performance for online combat, I advise DirectX for that if online OpenGL is out your reach.
If you also want another, perhaps offline, copy of IL-2 for perfect water and other visual enhancements, then I recommend a second copy of IL-2 with OpenGL. This could be easier for you than taking several minutes per switching of settings every time you want to transition between OpenGL and DirectX. As a bonus, a second copy of IL-2 for offline could use any mod pack and you'll feel the happiness of adding as much mods content as you want. An offline copy does not need to be a concern with compatibility like an online one.
Among the two most fundamental categories of IL-2 use-offline and online-we see four basic categories of graphics card users:
1) A) ATI owners who only make a some tweaks. This is easy where not much is needed.
B) ATI hobbyists who enjoy the results of tweaking with Catalyst. Pure fun for the guys who want to learn technical things and nice increase of image and performance.
2) A) NVIDIA guys who make some settings. It can be convenient for some and all they want.
B) NVIDIA enthusiasts who like nHancer and see improvements. The biggest improvements seem to generally be possible in this category. Some guys like the nHancer and others won't touch it.
For the sake of clarity in your mind in following posts, focus on the category which most describes what you will be.
I am repeating a few things in this topic for the sake of reminding IL-2 owners. It helps in understanding the connections among issues. As you progress through my technical topic of this Forum, you will notice an increase in the amount of useful information.
Some guys have a system which can handle anything and will only use OpenGL. :
) This the ideal to obtain. However, the release of Storm of War will change things. Make the most of what you have until that!
Since I fly both offline and online, I have experienced something that I recommend. For anyone needing more performance for online combat, I advise DirectX for that if online OpenGL is out your reach.
If you also want another, perhaps offline, copy of IL-2 for perfect water and other visual enhancements, then I recommend a second copy of IL-2 with OpenGL. This could be easier for you than taking several minutes per switching of settings every time you want to transition between OpenGL and DirectX. As a bonus, a second copy of IL-2 for offline could use any mod pack and you'll feel the happiness of adding as much mods content as you want. An offline copy does not need to be a concern with compatibility like an online one.
Among the two most fundamental categories of IL-2 use-offline and online-we see four basic categories of graphics card users:
1) A) ATI owners who only make a some tweaks. This is easy where not much is needed.
B) ATI hobbyists who enjoy the results of tweaking with Catalyst. Pure fun for the guys who want to learn technical things and nice increase of image and performance.
2) A) NVIDIA guys who make some settings. It can be convenient for some and all they want.
B) NVIDIA enthusiasts who like nHancer and see improvements. The biggest improvements seem to generally be possible in this category. Some guys like the nHancer and others won't touch it.
For the sake of clarity in your mind in following posts, focus on the category which most describes what you will be.
I am repeating a few things in this topic for the sake of reminding IL-2 owners. It helps in understanding the connections among issues. As you progress through my technical topic of this Forum, you will notice an increase in the amount of useful information.
Some guys have a system which can handle anything and will only use OpenGL. :
) This the ideal to obtain. However, the release of Storm of War will change things. Make the most of what you have until that!