Laaag

[Tomorrow]

Hello,

So, before I ask let me post my computer specs:
I5 2500k CPU @ 3.30 GHZ
16 gigs of ram
64 bit OS
AMD Radeon 6700 series
50 meg cable internet

I have also put all settings on each of the 6 accounts to the lowest presets in EQ2 options.

I still lag! I feel like this computer should be good enough to run 6 accounts but the lag can be quite bad. I have a friend that suggested turning off multi-core support in eq2 options so i did that and it didnt help much. I also try to hit F10 to hide the UI and that helps a just a tad. I do run drums ui on each account, I dont know if that makes a difference though.

Any help would be much appreciated!

[bjcasey]

Did you set each EQ2 instance to it's own core using either ISBoxer or Ogre Proc?

[Tomorrow]

No i didnt, I dont have enough cores for each box though, but i guess I could do 2 on each. I didnt even know that was a possibility

[Tomorrow]

It was set to round robin which was the recommended setting, If i have a 4 core which setting would you suggest? Also should I turn the multi-core option back on in eq2?

Thanks again for the help.

[bjcasey]

You don't want Multi-Core option in EQ2 on. The devs have said it isn't designed for multi-boxers.

A 4 core machine is going to lag when you put more than 1 eq2 instance on the same core. Ideally, you want 1 eq2 session per core.

[jgarza00]

Another issue that is common is what EQ2 refers to as Multi-Sampling, aka Anti-Aliasing. Make sure it's OFF! Also, while the developers have attempted to make EQ2 more multi-core compatible it is, like BJ said, best to leave this option OFF while multi-boxing. On my machine, I only see gains with this option ON while running one solitary character; it will screw you running two or more. Your system should be fine to 6 box ~20 fps, if not more, my quad-core has less power than yours, relatively speaking, and sees about 21 fps idle, 16 fps during combat (with 6 sessions running). What has ALWAYS, 100% of the time, without fail, first two things I check, never seen anything different, am I making myself clear?, caused my system(s) Laaag is either Multi-Core Support and/or Multi-Sampling defaulting back to the ON state.

Here's where it gets crazy (lol not really crazy but I can explain why this happens).

I use ISBoxer profiles to load up my toons with preset EQ2 Options (i.e., min res, max letterbox, min animation rates, basically load into 8-bit Super Mario looking displays except for the tank I'm 'playing'). This, combined with Load options within OgreManager guarantees my sessions are taking as little CPU/GPU power as possible. However, if I have to log in ONE character alone to perform various chores (broker, crafting, adornments, etc.) ISBoxer will associate the EQ2 Options of that character (loaded up on a 'single' session without the graphic inhibiters) and the next time the group is loaded ISBoxer will apply those 'enhanced' options to that character. To avoid this, I have to load up a single character as part of their group (with the graphic inhibiters) even though I'm only going to use them alone for a while. Otherwise the only fix is to go and reset the EQ2 Options again. This explanation will probably only make sense to users that take advantage of ISBoxer profiles. Cheers!

jgarza00

[Kannkor]

Another issue that is common is what EQ2 refers to as Multi-Sampling, aka Anti-Aliasing. Make sure it's OFF! Also, while the developers have attempted to make EQ2 more multi-core compatible it is, like BJ said, best to leave this option OFF while multi-boxing. On my machine, I only see gains with this option ON while running one solitary character; it will screw you running two or more. Your system should be fine to 6 box ~20 fps, if not more, my quad-core has less power than yours, relatively speaking, and sees about 21 fps idle, 16 fps during combat (with 6 sessions running). What has ALWAYS, 100% of the time, without fail, first two things I check, never seen anything different, am I making myself clear?, caused my system(s) Laaag is either Multi-Core Support and/or Multi-Sampling defaulting back to the ON state.

Here's where it gets crazy (lol not really crazy but I can explain why this happens).

I use ISBoxer profiles to load up my toons with preset EQ2 Options (i.e., min res, max letterbox, min animation rates, basically load into 8-bit Super Mario looking displays except for the tank I'm 'playing'). This, combined with Load options within OgreManager guarantees my sessions are taking as little CPU/GPU power as possible. However, if I have to log in ONE character alone to perform various chores (broker, crafting, adornments, etc.) ISBoxer will associate the EQ2 Options of that character (loaded up on a 'single' session without the graphic inhibiters) and the next time the group is loaded ISBoxer will apply those 'enhanced' options to that character. To avoid this, I have to load up a single character as part of their group (with the graphic inhibiters) even though I'm only going to use them alone for a while. Otherwise the only fix is to go and reset the EQ2 Options again. This explanation will probably only make sense to users that take advantage of ISBoxer profiles. Cheers!

jgarza00

Aren't you running an i7?

He is running an i5, it has half the virtual cores. There is no way he is going to get 15-20fps on an i5 @ 3.3ghz running 6 sessions. It means FOUR of his sessions are running at 1.65ghz, and that's just not going to work well, no matter what he does.

[Tomorrow]

I appreciate the help guys,


Is the Anti thing an EQ2 option in game? Ive checked every option under performance and for the life of me I cant find it?

[jgarza00]

Aren't you running an i7?

He is running an i5, it has half the virtual cores. There is no way he is going to get 15-20fps on an i5 @ 3.3ghz running 6 sessions. It means FOUR of his sessions are running at 1.65ghz, and that's just not going to work well, no matter what he does.

@Kannkor
My "main" box is an i7-3970X (6-core) @ 3.50GHz but my second box is an i7-950 (4-core) @ 3.07GHz. That's the box I was referring to however I did forget that even the second box is an i7, teehee!

@Tomorrow
The option you're looking for is only seen when viewing the "Advanced" options (click Advanced in top-right corner), under Display Settings. It's called Multi-Sampling iirc.

jgarza00

PS I have found that my available texture memory is the bulk of my system bottle necking but I limit all sessions except for my tank in terms of graphic output.

[Tomorrow]

Thanks for all of your help. It seems it may just be that i run an I5. I guess its time to convince the wife i need an upgrade