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Posted by: NitricRose.1863

NitricRose.1863

For normal play, I can get a fairly decent frame rate with a particular set of graphics settings. When I got into WvW or get into a fight where there’s a lot going on, I need much lower settings.

Is there any possibility to have two sets of graphics settings: normal, and low-limit. When the game gets busy, the graphics settings would be dropped to the lower limit. When there is less going on, the graphics settings would return to normal.

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Posted by: Linguistically Inept.6583

Linguistically Inept.6583

id like to be able to lower my graphic settings automatically in wvw too; so +1

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Posted by: Gnat.9405

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As long as it was a setting that can be toggled (auto calibrate gfx on/off) I’m for it. Otherwise, players that can handle the load would have to readjust it back to high every time they went into WvW.

+1

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Posted by: LLunatic.5280

LLunatic.5280

I also agree with this. And slightly off topic but i also think it would be cool to have customizable dye color presets too. If you find a few color combinations you like that you want to be able to switch between quickly and easily. :P

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Posted by: NitricRose.1863

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As long as it was a setting that can be toggled (auto calibrate gfx on/off) I’m for it. Otherwise, players that can handle the load would have to readjust it back to high every time they went into WvW.

I would just have the low-limit settings default to the current graphics settings. Only if the user specifically requests a lower graphic settings would they be used.

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Posted by: Dean Calaway.9718

Dean Calaway.9718

You should play around with the WvW graphics (quality and limit) you find at the end on the page.

I’ve set the quality to low (or what ever the second worst is called) and I’ve notice the models of other players don’t get shading or things like that, also when theres a lot they turn to lowest (the preset one color toons).

It also does did to pre load them when you get close to them, so you see right away they are there, and then it changes up a bit.

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Posted by: UnseeN.4928

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You guys want a automatic toggle, whenever the game get’s “heavier” to turn itself down?

That does not work. Simply because everyone has different hardware.
Some run 5ghz CPUs with TriSLI titans.
Others play on a dual core Pentium 4 with a 8800gts.

You’re gonna have to stick with the manual settings change which isn’t a big deal as it’s literally like 5 clicks.

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Posted by: Linguistically Inept.6583

Linguistically Inept.6583

You guys want a automatic toggle, whenever the game get’s “heavier” to turn itself down?

That does not work. Simply because everyone has different hardware.
Some run 5ghz CPUs with TriSLI titans.
Others play on a dual core Pentium 4 with a 8800gts.

You’re gonna have to stick with the manual settings change which isn’t a big deal as it’s literally like 5 clicks.

an optional setting ‘template’ that the game automatically switches to when in wvw; i honestly do not see how that would be a problem

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Posted by: NitricRose.1863

NitricRose.1863

You guys want a automatic toggle, whenever the game get’s “heavier” to turn itself down?

That does not work. Simply because everyone has different hardware.
Some run 5ghz CPUs with TriSLI titans.
Others play on a dual core Pentium 4 with a 8800gts.

You’re gonna have to stick with the manual settings change which isn’t a big deal as it’s literally like 5 clicks.

I’m aware that some graphics settings can’t be changed on the fly, as they would take too long to reset. I’m just hoping that there are a few that can be changed.

Unfortunately, It’s a lot more than 5 clicks. I would have to write down all my graphics settings for PvE and WvW and refer to that for switching. Also when I get into a large fight in PvE, I don’t have time to switch settings.

an optional setting ‘template’ that the game automatically switches to when in wvw; i honestly do not see how that would be a problem

Or how about an optional graphics ‘template’ that I can switch to manually.
(Menu->graphics->select template->close). At least that will help with WvW.

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Posted by: Gotchaz.7865

Gotchaz.7865

There’s 2 settings which will help in WvW, turn off reflections and shadows. That will help out a ton.

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