Broken World Horrible FPS

[Teo]

Hello, was just wondering if anybody knows how to fix the fps issues in Broken World. I've found several threads about people having the same problem but no solution in sight. Without Broken world the game runs perfectly, but as soon as I install and start the game with broken world I get really poor performance... While standing still the FPS stays at about 20 fps but when I move or a battle breaks out it goes down to around 15. Already tried changing resolutions and messing with graphical settings, don't believe they have anything to do with it.

Thanks in advance,
Teo

[EasyC]

I have the same problem, get 120+ fps without broken world. Get around 30fps with it, even with the custom params.

[Rhophius]

turn off the advanced shaders in the in-game options, they dont work with modern graphics cards

[EasyC]

On/Off doesn't make a difference, still really low fps.

[EasyC]

Originally posted by EasyC:

Get around 30fps with it, even with the custom params.

[Toasty]

I'm having the same issue. :/

[Teo]

Originally posted by Killah:

Use the custom launch options found on the guide on how to enable Dungeon Siege II Broken World.

Killah, I actually followed your guide to get broken world in the first place! Great guide but sadly this problem occured, and I've followed your writings exactly. So something else seem to be amiss.

Just thought I'd update since some people replied having the same problem, I didn't find a solution. For this reason I have not yet started playing, since I want to play with the expansion. If anyone comes up with a solution, I'm still very much interested.

[Sinnerman]

I have the same exact issue. The vanilla steam version runs flawlessly, but with the Broken World added (from Killah's guide) it drops to about 20 fps at all times. Also, the custom launch options didn't fix the problem.

[Drunk'n Braindead]

Okay I have the same problem. Costum launch options, shadows off, shaders off etc. nothing works.

[Toasty]

Originally posted by Killah:

Disable shadows on DSVideoconfig.exe

I have tried that to no avail :/, I do keep getting a message that says my hardware is not up to snuff for the game though, even though I'm well passed the requirements.

[laner2727]

I read another post where someone deleted the system_detail.gas file from their game folder. I gave that a shot and it boosted my FPS to 60 (where I capped it). However, the moment I get a level up symbol on screen the FPS goes right back to ~20. I've tried all the suggestions above to no avail.

[That Defensive Guy]

Yep, no solutions... Another nice refund. Sadly.

[kekkuli]

Has no one really found a solution for this yet? Nothing has helped for me. Guess i just have to get some very old pc to run this game properly.

[Rogerinho]

Originally posted by kekkuli:

Has no one really found a solution for this yet? Nothing has helped for me. Guess i just have to get some very old pc to run this game properly.

An option is to use DOSbox in case you want to run in older machine. Not really sure if work, because some people experienced FPS problems with good PCs at same date as the launch of expansion.

I would like to solve that problem too, tried many ways.

1) Change settings ingame;
2) Change settings in DSvideoconfig;
3) Tried to modify .ini file with LOA parameters (described in BW Killah guide), with Vanilla DS2 parameters;
4) Tried differente launch parameters;
5) Delete system_detail.gas;
6) Added my graphics card in system_detail.gas
7) Disable sound Max (was already disabled)
8) Run in compatibility mode (tried all modes);
9) Choose core affinity;
10) Reinstalled the game;
11) Set app priority ingame;

Still not tried:

1) Use DOSbox.

Tried with:
i7 3930K / GTX 1080
E5700 / GMA 4500
P.S.: In DSvideoconfig there was no option without "TnL".

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Originally posted by Jyris Clipton <Rogerinho>:

P.S.: In DSvideoconfig there was no option without "TnL".

I have the same fps problem, and no options without "tnl" as well. Capped at 120, maintains framerate in menus. Drops down to about 20-28 in game. Turning shadows off gave me about 5fps more than normal. Really no difference between integrated and card.

I dont believe it even really recognizes my card anyway though.

i7-5820k @ 3.3 / 16gb ram / gtx980 / w8.1?

It's playable.... I had the same problem with dungeon siege 1 and went through it, but yeah, would be nice to have it running smoothly!!!!

Installing on an older / less powerful computer definately seems like the route to go lol. Watched it all operate on a gaming rig from 2008 just fine. I am regretting getting rid of my old windows xp rigs lol.

[someguy216]

Having the same issue, anyone ever solve this?