[Tech discussion] CPU/GPU game performance

[Mooncube Games]

Hello! This is a discussion thread around the game's CPU and GPU performance.

We understand that most players will want to run this game along other softwares, and that our app needs to be as lightweight as possible. This is why it's our priority to make Spirit City: Lofi Sessions as efficient and optimized as possible.

If you're experiencing performance issues, the best way to alleviate the load on your machine is to lower the FPS count with the in-game settings.

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We're also planning on adding more settings to help fine-tune the game's performance.

We'd like to be able to implement additional graphic settings such has:

• Being able to set a FPS cap for when the game is minimized
  
• Adjusting the game's resolution scale (%)
  
• Adjusting the different graphics features quality like shadows or anti-aliasing

We think these would add tremendous value to the game.

Edit: We added many more graphic settings in-game including those:

• Being able to set a FPS cap for when the game is minimized
  
• Adjusting the game's resolution scale (%)
  
  Let us know in the comments your thoughts about performance!

[Lokhadatu]

Originally posted by nehalennia 🌌:

Originally posted by Lokhadatu:

I too have noticed this "Epicwebhelper thing showing up when I run this. And the program itself seems to be nested within the spirit city-related folders. Wanting to keep Epic-related bloatware off my computer is why I'm strictly Steam-only, so I'm not very happy to be seeing this. I'd say the developers have some explaining to do about this

I remember in another thread they said it is needed for the web music browser functionality, but that they're looking to tweak it so it will only start when you actually use that (if I understood correctly) instead of always.

Well, that's less bad than it could have been, I suppose. For what it's worth, the Spirit City program itself has behaved well on my computer at least, without any notable noise or heat. But I'll definitely be crossing my fingers for a removal of that Epic file in the future - having anything Epic-related on one's computer gives about the same connotations as getting a rat or roach infestation in one's house, so it's not a pleasant feeling to have it snuck in like this. I'm glad I'm not the only one reacting to it, though

[FrankieReads]

This is the exact issue I am having on the pc and steamdeck. I can't wait until the fan issue is fixed so I can log hours on this game🤩

[FrankieReads]

Originally posted by FrankieReads:

This is the exact issue I am having on the pc and steamdeck. I can't wait until the fan issue is fixed so I can log hours on this game🤩

I have done the same fixes as mentioned in other posts and the game plays fine on PC now. I absolutely love it. My new go to when I need a boost to get me through long work days or study sessions.

[Liquid]

Firstly I want to thank you guys for these setting that are currently letting me use this app 24/7 - I usually keep the game running in the background and replaced my previous ambient sounds app with this game:
1) Letting me drag and set the resolution to whatever size I want.
2) In the latest update letting me set the frame rate when not having the window selected. I truly truly appreciate this. I needed the performance juice for work. (running docker containers) but I also want to use this for the todo, habit tracker etc. when I need to (would love a calendar that I can place notes on! pleaseeee :) )

Now if I could adjust the graphics settings a bit that would be great for someone just running the app in the background 24/7. It do be eating some memory+cpu and would like to lessen it however I can.

Thank you again!

[loborex]

The only complaint i have about performance is it takes a long time to load up. And that is only this game. none of my others take any time at all to load.

[Relectro]

Originally posted by loborex:

The only complaint i have about performance is it takes a long time to load up. And that is only this game. none of my others take any time at all to load.

Load times should be better in the next update coming this week. Cheers!

[StoryMode]

Originally posted by Lokhadatu:

Originally posted by nehalennia 🌌:

I remember in another thread they said it is needed for the web music browser functionality, but that they're looking to tweak it so it will only start when you actually use that (if I understood correctly) instead of always.

Well, that's less bad than it could have been, I suppose. For what it's worth, the Spirit City program itself has behaved well on my computer at least, without any notable noise or heat. But I'll definitely be crossing my fingers for a removal of that Epic file in the future - having anything Epic-related on one's computer gives about the same connotations as getting a rat or roach infestation in one's house, so it's not a pleasant feeling to have it snuck in like this. I'm glad I'm not the only one reacting to it, though

Its part of the ENGINE the game runs on. There's not going to be a way to get rid of it. Epic owns/makes/maintains Unreal Engine, which this game runs on. So if you want to play games made on the Unreal Engine you're going to have "Epic software" running. I hope that helps explain. its nothing like you are thinking it is, lol

[Kitet]

it's a pity I have to make the character look all zigzaggy in order for my computer to not want to spin all the fans as if it was preparing to take off and fly out the window.

[dadaada]

I love this learning game, but my computer is "taking off" to run it!

[STNGTE]

Originally posted by WindyDay:

I wonder if it would be possible to have a way to disable the graphics to a static image and only listen to the music and timer when necessary, with the option to re-enable the graphics when desired without interrupting other features such as the music select.
Thank you.
By the way I love the music and the vibes of this program.

I think that's a great idea, it would be absolutely fantastic to switch to a static with one click that automatically shuts down all the elaborate graphics. Since our character is Spritograph, the image could then be optional photos of the Spirits, another way to integrate new collectables ;)

[Tapasvi]

Originally posted by STNGTE:

Originally posted by WindyDay:

I wonder if it would be possible to have a way to disable the graphics to a static image and only listen to the music and timer when necessary, with the option to re-enable the graphics when desired without interrupting other features such as the music select.
Thank you.
By the way I love the music and the vibes of this program.

I think that's a great idea, it would be absolutely fantastic to switch to a static with one click that automatically shuts down all the elaborate graphics. Since our character is Spritograph, the image could then be optional photos of the Spirits, another way to integrate new collectables ;)

Yeah +1.

An alternative is to switch to static image while in background. I mean, when I minimize the game, why render even 5 fps? Just stop all the 3D rendering completely, use 0% GPU, and only run timers, exp, sounds, etc.
Small usame might not affect work, but it still affects power bills :)

[CodeRed]

While I was looking at another process in Task Manager, I noticed I'm still having GPU issues with this game. I took the focused frame rate down to 30 fps and the unfocused rate down to 10 fps. When the game is focused, the GPU sits at about 16%. When I switch focus to another application, it initially drops to about 5-6%, but within 10 seconds it jumps up to 30% and stays there.

[STNGTE]

That's the biggest problem i have with the game, you have to turn everything down otherwise you can't really use it bc the computer takes off and it's annoying as hell.

[BloodAngel_B_A]

Hey ever since the update my app wont open it keeps giving me an error.

[Nyxi]

Originally posted by BloodAngel_B_A:

Hey ever since the update my app wont open it keeps giving me an error.

Please join the Discord server, post your issue on the bug report thread and we'll open a support ticket for you! : https://discord.com/invite/SpiritCityLofi

If you don't have Discord, you can send email here to reach the developers: [e-mail]