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Tips for making FFX-2 Crash less?
I've been trying to finish through FFX-2 but it crashes every 5-10 minutes. I've tried the 4gb patch and I'm using project Untitled X. Does anyone have any advice at all? It's gotten really bad.

It *only* crashes to desktop whenever I am in combat. And almost always when paine attacks, or very rarely, when Rikku attacks.
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Sh1nRa358 Nov 3, 2024 @ 5:24am 
It's smaa and mxaa. put mxaa at x4 and put smaa to none
RikaFriedRice Nov 3, 2024 @ 10:09am 
Originally posted by Sh1nRa358:
It's smaa and mxaa. put mxaa at x4 and put smaa to none
Thanks! I'll see if this works
RikaFriedRice Nov 3, 2024 @ 10:35am 
Originally posted by Sh1nRa358:
It's smaa and mxaa. put mxaa at x4 and put smaa to none
Unfortunately the game still seems to just crash after 5-10 minutes :(
Hinnyuu Nov 3, 2024 @ 11:28am 
This has been a mystery for quite a while now.

It seems to only crash when YRP is involved - not when a team of fiends is fighting. It also doesn't happen for everybody. Some people don't experience this crash, some people experience it rarely, some people experience it all the time.

But why exactly and how to prevent this has been elusive.
Boshiken (Banned) Nov 3, 2024 @ 11:52am 
Here are some tips that may help reduce or eliminate crashes:

Update Graphics Drivers: Ensure that your graphics drivers are up to date. Outdated drivers can cause performance issues and crashes in games.

Compatibility Mode: Try running the game in compatibility mode. Right-click the game executable, go to Properties > Compatibility, and select an earlier version of Windows (like Windows 7 or 8).

Disable Overlays: If you're using any software that creates overlays (like Discord, Steam, or GeForce Experience), try disabling them. Overlays can sometimes interfere with game performance.

Lower Graphics Settings: Temporarily reduce the graphics settings in the game. Lowering the resolution, disabling anti-aliasing, or reducing other graphical features may help stabilize the game.

Check for Mods: If you’re using mods (like Project Untitled X), ensure they are updated to the latest version. Sometimes mods can introduce instability, especially if they conflict with each other.

Verify Game Files: If you're using a platform like Steam, verify the integrity of the game files. This can help replace any corrupted files that may be causing crashes.

Use the 4GB Patch Correctly: Make sure the 4GB patch is applied correctly to the game executable. If you haven't already, try reapplying it to ensure it's properly implemented.

Monitor System Resources: Use a tool like Task Manager to monitor CPU, RAM, and GPU usage while playing. If you see any spikes or resource hogging, it could indicate a problem with another application or background process.

Check Event Viewer: After a crash, check Windows Event Viewer for any error messages related to the game. This may provide clues about what is causing the crash.

Reinstall the Game: As a last resort, consider uninstalling and reinstalling the game. This can resolve any installation issues that might be causing crashes.

Adjust CPU Affinity: Sometimes, setting the game to run on a specific CPU core can help. You can do this through the Task Manager by right-clicking the game process and selecting "Set Affinity."

Use a Different Patch or Tool: If Project Untitled X is causing issues, you might want to try a different patch or modding tool, or even revert to the original version of the game without mods.
Sh1nRa358 Nov 4, 2024 @ 12:12pm 
Originally posted by RikaFriedRice:
Originally posted by Sh1nRa358:
It's smaa and mxaa. put mxaa at x4 and put smaa to none
Unfortunately the game still seems to just crash after 5-10 minutes :(
well, that's what i had to do on my rog ally. do you have unx installed? that makes it crash alot unless you have specific settings. Did you also use the 4gb patcher on all the exes?
Boshiken (Banned) Nov 4, 2024 @ 12:14pm 
besides when Rikkuv attacks
AMD 7900 xtx
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RikaFriedRice Nov 4, 2024 @ 11:02pm 
Originally posted by Sh1nRa358:
Originally posted by RikaFriedRice:
Unfortunately the game still seems to just crash after 5-10 minutes :(
well, that's what i had to do on my rog ally. do you have unx installed? that makes it crash alot unless you have specific settings. Did you also use the 4gb patcher on all the exes?
It might have been UNX. Next time I'll just play it natively haha.
Hinnyuu Nov 4, 2024 @ 11:10pm 
Originally posted by RikaFriedRice:
It might have been UNX. Next time I'll just play it natively haha.
Please post your results here once you've done so. UnX was always one of the first culprits to be suspected, however any testing I've seen has not demonstrated that it's actually at fault as at least some people have the same crashing problem both with and without UnX; but more data is always appreciated and it would be interesting to see what happens for you.
RikaFriedRice Nov 4, 2024 @ 11:18pm 
Originally posted by Hinnyuu:
Originally posted by RikaFriedRice:
It might have been UNX. Next time I'll just play it natively haha.
Please post your results here once you've done so. UnX was always one of the first culprits to be suspected, however any testing I've seen has not demonstrated that it's actually at fault as at least some people have the same crashing problem both with and without UnX; but more data is always appreciated and it would be interesting to see what happens for you.
Haven't crashed in 20 minutes, which is the world record for me. It was def UNX.
Hinnyuu Nov 4, 2024 @ 11:25pm 
Originally posted by RikaFriedRice:
Haven't crashed in 20 minutes, which is the world record for me. It was def UNX.
It's absolutely possible for UnX to make you crash MORE (depending on settings, the version you're using, your setup etc.) but the key factor would be whether removing UnX stops crashes ENTIRELY.
Last edited by Hinnyuu; Nov 4, 2024 @ 11:26pm
Sh1nRa358 Nov 10, 2024 @ 7:42am 
we really need an alternate method for the high rez texture patches
Moogal™ Nov 19, 2024 @ 10:40am 
Played for 300+ hours of all combined and afair one crash in a long road in X.
Hinnyuu Nov 19, 2024 @ 3:42pm 
Originally posted by Unjustly Banned™:
Played for 300+ hours of all combined and afair one crash in a long road in X.
This is specifically about X-2.

X almost never crashes. It's exceedingly rare, outside of mod interference or sub-spec hardware and things like that. And the few crashes that do sometimes occur mostly have specific mechanics behind them that can be replicated and avoided (e.g. killing blow crashes on the Extractor fight).

Whereas X-2 has an unresolved and mysterious crash problem that affects some people but not others and seems to be related to fighting with YRP (does not or only very rarely happen when fighting with fiends). It's as yet unclear what EXACTLY causes this and how to avoid and/or fix it.
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