Portal 1 edge issue

[Ruthal]

I've been noticing some graphical issue with my Portal game. Every time I see other screenshots or videos, the edges of each red/blue portal have a "fire" outline.

http://i.imgur.com/kBnwnJg.jpg

Mine just look like a gradiant. What is wrong?

http://i.imgur.com/vNWYS1f.jpg

[nuh1]

Looks like directx8 portals and lighting. Common issue since some random patch forced everyone's client to default back to directx8. Try adding "-dxlevel 90" or "+mat_level 92" to your launch options to force it back to directx9. Just remember to take it out after launching it once or else your in-game video options will keep resetting.

Hope it helps.

[Ruthal]

Just to be clear:

I use those commands in the Launch Options
Run the game
Reset my settings to the ones I had, because they were erased
Quit the game
And remove the Launch Options

Right?

[nuh1]

Pretty much yes. It'll force the game back into directx9 and hopefully when you remove the command from the launch options it'll stay in dx9.

[Ruthal]

Alright, I'll give it a go next time I'm on!

[Ruthal]

It worked perfectly! Thank you!

Does Half Life 2 need this as well?

[Karma]

HL2 xd