A question about these graphics.

Copper12 · 04-08-2008, 01:46 AM

Could someone tell me if this tree is supposed to look like this?

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...808_103713.jpg

groudon185p · 04-08-2008, 06:05 AM

nothings wrong, its just an odd tree

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 04-08-2008, 06:31 AM

umm what settings that on?

Copper12 · 04-08-2008, 07:18 AM

Thanks for the replies. The game runs at max settings by the way.

I wanted to know if it's normal because the edges don't look very smooth in my opinion, but I guess it's the way the game looks.

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 04-08-2008, 07:23 AM

its probably just a bad model

ebackhus · 04-08-2008, 11:17 AM

You can always try using transparency anti-aliasing.

Copper12 · 04-08-2008, 02:12 PM

I believe AA transparency helped, thanks. What is the difference between multisampling and supersampling though?

ebackhus · 04-08-2008, 05:03 PM

Multisampling is rendering the same image 2 or more times, then blending them to soften the edges. Super sampling is rendering the image at 2x the resolution and scaling it down.

Copper12 · 04-09-2008, 01:21 AM

Which option do you recommend?

Oh, and I have another question I wanted to ask you, if you don't mind. What are mipmaps?

ebackhus · 04-09-2008, 07:28 PM

I run the game at 1680x1050 on my PC and on my girlfriend's PC we run it at 1920x1080 on my HDTV. No need for Anti-Aliasing on either. If your system can handle it and you're restricted to resolutions lower than 1280x1024, then 2x super-sampling may help.

Mip mapping is the process of taking textures for far-off objects and scaling them so that when you get closer the detail is smoother as you get closer. otherwise it'd look really fuzzy and really sharp with definite beginnings and ends. I tend to leave mip-mapping on as it's virtually an invisible hit on performance.

Copper12 · 04-10-2008, 01:39 AM

I run the game at 1680x1050 and have seen a difference when supersampling is enabled. It reduced the vibration/aliasing effect that happens when the game is in motion, though it's still somewhat noticeable.

Thank you for your support and if there's anything you think that might make the game look better, please inform me. I have a similar issue when playing Crysis by the way, which is more bothering.

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 04-10-2008, 05:48 AM

we have a crysis tweak guide
http://www.techsupportforum.com/gami...ance-look.html

04-08-2008, 01:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Copper12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 11 OS: Vista 32 bit	A question about these graphics. Could someone tell me if this tree is supposed to look like this? http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...808_103713.jpg

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groudon185p Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 288 OS: Vista Ultimate Sp1 My System	Re: A question about these graphics. nothings wrong, its just an odd tree

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Copper12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 11 OS: Vista 32 bit	Re: A question about these graphics. Thanks for the replies. The game runs at max settings by the way. I wanted to know if it's normal because the edges don't look very smooth in my opinion, but I guess it's the way the game looks.

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Copper12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 11 OS: Vista 32 bit	Re: A question about these graphics. I believe AA transparency helped, thanks. What is the difference between multisampling and supersampling though?

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ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,275 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Re: A question about these graphics. Multisampling is rendering the same image 2 or more times, then blending them to soften the edges. Super sampling is rendering the image at 2x the resolution and scaling it down. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

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Copper12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 11 OS: Vista 32 bit	Re: A question about these graphics. Which option do you recommend? Oh, and I have another question I wanted to ask you, if you don't mind. What are mipmaps? Last edited by Copper12; 04-09-2008 at 01:27 AM.

04-09-2008, 07:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,275 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Re: A question about these graphics. I run the game at 1680x1050 on my PC and on my girlfriend's PC we run it at 1920x1080 on my HDTV. No need for Anti-Aliasing on either. If your system can handle it and you're restricted to resolutions lower than 1280x1024, then 2x super-sampling may help. Mip mapping is the process of taking textures for far-off objects and scaling them so that when you get closer the detail is smoother as you get closer. otherwise it'd look really fuzzy and really sharp with definite beginnings and ends. I tend to leave mip-mapping on as it's virtually an invisible hit on performance. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

04-10-2008, 01:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
Copper12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 11 OS: Vista 32 bit	Re: A question about these graphics. I run the game at 1680x1050 and have seen a difference when supersampling is enabled. It reduced the vibration/aliasing effect that happens when the game is in motion, though it's still somewhat noticeable. Thank you for your support and if there's anything you think that might make the game look better, please inform me. I have a similar issue when playing Crysis by the way, which is more bothering. Last edited by Copper12; 04-10-2008 at 01:40 AM.

04-10-2008, 05:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
1 g0t 0wn3d TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,528 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	Re: A question about these graphics. we have a crysis tweak guide http://www.techsupportforum.com/gami...ance-look.html __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan